 Took Ownership Today
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Finally got the call that my new '08 America EFI was ready to pick up today. Blue on blue. Added TOR Longs, engine dresser bar, footboards, tall sissybar w/rack, lightbar and 18-litre bags. It's a real change from the FJR (still in the garage - may keep it or may let it go if I'm on the TBA all the time). Love the TBA so far (60 kms) - really comfortable, corners well, a nice visceral throb - lot's of soul. Love it. I'm getting some exhaust popping on decel - normal or should I check on re-mapping the efi? Having been a lurker for many months, I'm looking forward to joining in now. Sorry I didn't have the bike in time for the Nelson Rat get-together - where is it next year? Happy to be here, Pedro 
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Welcome to the club sounds like a nice bike, we want pictures. Enjoy your new ride.
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nelson rat ride same time next year..3rd weekend in july..may be grass roots thing again..An improvement from last year with the show/shine and the poker run..dont miss out next year!!!Oh yea..Nelson,B.C..local girls are waitng for us..I am saving my dimes for my date!!
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life is good..I am retired..sold my America in 2008,bought a Rocket and sold that in 3/2013 and now own a new Triumph Bonneville T-100
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Did you pick it up from the new dealership in Kelowna? You could've come to the Raid anyway on your FJR and introduced yourself! 
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KELOWNA???!!! Did somebody say "Kelowna"???
I'll bet he did buy it there, John. Vernon is not too far from Kelowna, ya know. In fact, I'll be up in Kelowna visting "Ma", and finally getting to meet my other half-bro Grant there in the middle of August. The last time I was there, I stopped by that new Triumph shop which is very close to the Kelowna Airport. Nice place.
(sorry I hijacked your thread here Pedro...congrats on your purchase...I know you won't be disappointed)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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According to my service manager, TORS on the carberated Americas do not require rejet,and some decel popping is normal. As for EFI I would imagine that if a remap was needed the dealer would have told since they did the install for you.
Thats assuming the dealer knows what he is selling anyway.
Last edited by oneijack; 07/26/2008 2:36 AM.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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goodluck with the bike, and i am sure there is another tune you can get loaded, but it may not be necessary
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Check Pants
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KELOWNA???!!! Did somebody say "Kelowna"???
"Home of the cold cut pizza", very strange & almost, kinda' digestible  . We took it upon ourselves to stop by & say hello to the family.
Congratulations Pedro, you won't be disappointed. A little backfire is normal on most of these bikes. That valley along the lake had more people than I expected. Like Bob said the 2009 Nelson ralleye is around 7/19 I believe. 
jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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KELOWNA???!!! Did somebody say "Kelowna"???
I'll bet he did buy it there, John. Vernon is not too far from Kelowna, ya know.
Yes, mouthpiece, we know. Freedom, Zmilin and I were just there. But thanks for verifying it for us. We thought about dropping in on your mommy.
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Yeah???!!! Well, she ain't a bad cook ya know!  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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We coulda saved ourselves $60 each for lodging!
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Uh HUH! That TOO!!! I mean, all you guys had to do was let me know ahead o' time, and I'm sure just one word from me and Ma would'a even tucked ya in at night!!! (you see, she thinks the sun rises and sets over me little head just like my other Mom did!!!...I'm such a lucky S.O.B, ain't I???)  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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3/4 Throttle
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(you see, she thinks the sun rises and sets over me little head just like my other Mom did!!!...I'm such a lucky S.O.B, ain't I???)
Mothers can be soooo delusional. 
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
2002, Cardinal Red & Silver
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Learned Hand
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Finally got the call that my new '08 America EFI was ready to pick up today.
Welcome! I've only been riding mine about three weeks myself. Great bike!
Say, I'm surprised that yours is EFI. I thought all '08 models were carb'ed.
Jack
'08 America Blue/White; Custom Headlamps, Custom Lowers, Clearview 20", Bafflectomy
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Carb'd in the US, EFI in Europe and Canada for '08. Must be because Quebec speaks French! 
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Checked out the fuel range today - exactly 300 kms / 185 miles to the fuel light staying on. Took 15.3 litres so I reckon another 50 kms / 30 miles easily. This is just getting better and better!  May have an '05 FJR for sale real soon. Photos of the Bonnie coming as soon as I figure out how to !
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