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10 hours ago, coachluciano said:

Yes  you bought mine off eBay. Lol.  Funny how the FJ stars align. The red on the Sargent matches your bike to a T. 

I was thinking the same! Small world for sure! 

28 minutes ago, Ahmed said:

I took the first picture while changing oil last time so the skid plate is not on the bike but the bike was clean-ER. The second one has both. Enjoy 🙂

Looks good! 

3 hours ago, Ahmed said:

My bike looks very close to yours. A tip, I drilled a hole in the skid plate to allow me change oil without removing the plate next time. I think they should have done it by design.

 

I am not sure if you will like that but I painted the beak red to match the rest of the bike.

 I’ve thought about the hole, but haven’t gotten there yet.  I have also  thought about painting the beak, but also liked it black. Maybe someday. Any pics??

34 minutes ago, roadrash83 said:

 I wonder how some of that spray on sound deadener would work on the inside of the skid plate, to keep it from bouncing engine noise back to the rider.

Read on here somewhere that someone tried Dynamat???? Sounded like it was successful. 

Had oil, filter, coolant, brake fluid all changed. Had my SW Motech skid plate powder coated (wrinkle black) and installed. Didn’t really like the look of the aluminum. Looked out of place IMO!

 Oh, and I ordered a Sargeant seat......

Installed new tank bag. SW Motech Daypack. Just about the perfect size, for me anyway!

1 hour ago, tktplz said:

It's $196.95 now and special order. I'm guessing they sold the ones they had.

twistedthrottle.ca has the sale. 

twistedthrottle.com has their regular price. 

Not sure why the difference....

twistedthrottle.ca has SW Motech skid plates on sale......

Hmmmm, might have to give these a whirl!

 As I mentioned early on, I’m unavailable this weekend. Have a lot of fun, ride safe and I’ll try to catch the next one!

Thanks again for keeping me in mind

Sounds like a great plan! Unfortunately the only weekend that doesn’t work for me right now is the July 27 weekend. Go figure!!! Lol.  I’ll keep following however in case the final decision is a different one. @Husqy, thanks for taking the lead!

Put these fun little valve caps on! 

Had this happen today. First time ever. 2015 model ........

24 minutes ago, chesterburnet said:

I got a Puig touring windscreen for $139 on Ebay and installed it tonight after work. I took a ride down the highway and I like it. A lot less noise and wind blast. On local roads it was really quiet and I could ride with my face shield up. I'm 6'1" and was worried I'd be too tall but it's good. I also installed TST blinkers front and rear with blinker genies on the front so they work as running lights. I got rid of the handguards and reflectors and I think this bike looks a lot better. It looks cluttered to me in stock trim. now it looks lean.

I like that screen. Keeping my eyes peeled....

8 hours ago, fj09newbie said:

so I am late to this topic.  I have the 70ST and love it.  I thought it was very loud when I first got it(at same time as FJ), but after this forum, and doing some test figured out quickly it is the buffeting coming from the stock wind screen.  looking for a new screen now...

Depending on your stats and what you're looking for, I find the Puig sport works well for me.  Nice clean wind and no buffeting for this guy anymore.  Still think I will pick up a Puig touring for any looooong tours, but I'm happy with the fresh air. The 70ST seems to be an awesome lid. So glad I picked one up. 

On 4/17/2019 at 7:41 PM, piotrek said:

Wish I had good things to say about my pinlock visor... been fighting with it for two weeks and can't get it to seal... so it fogs up. I will continue to experiment. Love the RPHA 70 otherwise.

I had the same thing with mine. It seemed to me that the "Skipfog" insert included seemed to hit the shields release mechanism. There would be some distortion where the insert contacts the shield. However, after sitting for a couple of weeks, due to our lovely spring weather, it seems to be fine now. I was even out on a cold night and experienced no issues..... Still, I wish it was a better fit, or an actual Pinlock insert right out of the box....

Love the hugger extension idea! 

On 3/28/2019 at 5:24 PM, piotrek said:

Coming off my trusty old Bell Vortex, the new RPHA 70 is a big improvement. I find it very comfortable and light. RF1200 was in the running, but there were slight pressure points that I knew would become trouble down the road. That center-mounted visor latch on the RPHA isn't the most brilliant idea, but... overall very happy with the helmet.

I kinda like the center latch. Mind you, my last helmet had it there too.....

So, to update, I did choose to buy the RPHA70. Been two weeks and I really like it. Holy smokes is it light! Fits my head wonderfully and certainly seems much more quiet than my old IS-17. 

I’ve read all all of the reviews about the visor fogging and cracking.  I can’t report on this right now as I’ve experienced none.  Matte scheme is seeet

Will update in the future, one  happyy buyer!

Evotech rad guard installed. Aaaaaaand first ride of 2019. Opportunity to try out the new Puig Sport screen I had previously installed. So much better!!!

On 1/17/2019 at 5:11 PM, staceyq said:

Oakville, ON for me. Who is brave enough to offer to schedule a meet-up date for all of us?

Not a good organizer, but I’d be interested!!

9 hours ago, micah2074 said:

Goat or human?

Touché! Lol 

Anyone have one? Thoughts?

In the market for a new kid. Rpha 70, Shoei RF1200, Arai Defiant-X are all up there. 

On ‎1‎/‎5‎/‎2019 at 6:00 PM, betoney said:

Photo of rear hugger mounted on the bike.

Looks like it offers substantially more coverage, depending on the aerodynamic penetration of course...….