Monthly Archives: January 2006
January 29, 2006
Throttle rocker
A helpful accessory on long rides.
Manic Salamandar bar ends
The stock bar end on the left side came off somehow. I chose the Manic Salamandar replacement bar ends. At 16oz each, they help dampen the vibrations around 4000 rpm, and look good doing so.
Shure e2c earphones
I love my Shure e2c in-ear, sound isolating earphones. I use the large size silicon sleeves, and have worn them for 17 hours on SS1K rides.
MSRP is $108, and you can find them anywhere for $99. I got them for $68 from GadgetFreeks, with no tax and $6 shipping.
Valentine V-1 radar detector
One of the first accessories I purchased for my FJR was the Valentine 1 radar detector. The base unit does not come with a headphone jack, so I added the Remote Audio Adaptor.
Cortech Mini-magnetic tank bag
Based on a recommendation from H Marc Lewis, noted long-distance rider and FJR guru, I use a Tourmaster Cortech Mini-Magnetic tank bag.
Amplirider mixing amplifier
For ride requiring both XM and radar detector audio, I used to use an Amplirider mixing amplifier mounted in my tank bag. Due to a weird, unsolvable ground loop, I usually power the unit with a single 9V battery, which lasts for about 30 hours of riding.
I now use a home-built audio mixer, which fits nicely under the seat and does not need a tank bag, like the Amplirider.
January 21, 2006
FJReady helmet holder
FJReady on the FJR Forum developed and sells an under-seat helmet holder that I installed on my bike. Since the helmet sits neck down on the seat, it's perfect for wet weather.