Recent content by RossKean

I have heated gloves but don't use them often - not in the past couple of years. They are MUCH better than the heated grips when it is really cold as they are warm to the fingertips and on the backs of the hands. On the other hand, I find them bulky and awkward. For a short run, I'll use the...

AGM or flooded lead-acid battery? AGM will last longer and is less subject to vibration damage. Still, some bikes are harder on batteries than others. Might not be a bad idea to monitor voltage on your 640 to verify the health of the charging system. Chronic undercharging or overcharging...

RDF = Rain, Drizzle, Fog?? Heated grips really take the edge off as does a heated jacket liner. I think I have used the jacket liner more this spring than I have in a while. In New Brunswick, it adds at least two to three weeks to the season in the spring and similar in the fall. Salt on...

I'd like to complain about motorcycle batteries! Yesterday, I had to order a replacement for the OEM battery on my bike. After just 13 years and barely 160,000 km on the 2011 FJR, it got to the point where it didn't maintain enough charge after a couple weeks of sitting (no tender) to reliably...

Looks like a beautiful day. Where was that photo taken? Appears that winter is returning to the east coast Thursday and Friday. Looking better after that - hopefully the last of it!

Mactaquac Dam. Still lots of water in the headpond but seems that the spring flood danger has passed for this season.

Part of the reason I do PaB. I expect the trailer plus accommodation and two people are part of the cost equation.

Didn't know there was such a thing as "vulcanizing fluid". I use the cement that came with my sticky string kit. Reminds me that it probably needs to be replaced this year. Also looking at getting a set with pistol grips instead of the screwdriver handles. Someone recommended sharpening the...

Got it this time. I'll digest it a bit and get back to you

Didn't get an email or text...

Who is "you both"?

From ADVRider Book Review Motorcycle Camp Cookbook $21 CDN for PDF version. Looked interesting...

Anytime you are feeling smug about your great core fitness condition... Core Strength

Practically new!

I always liked the FJ1200. (My FJR shares a lot of its DNA) It was a great machine in its day. What year is it? Looks to be in fantastic shape.