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VF1000R

105 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 16 Jan 2007 Last seen 18 Jun 2012

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  1. New Addition to the Stable VF1000R 15 4 Mar 2011 10 Mar 2011 VF1000R · 4 Mar 2011 – 10 Mar 2011

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  1. Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. 18 Jun 2012 14:55 Let me join the chorus of good wishes for Bill. Good advice from my fellow Coloradoan about not jumping up after a crash, and getting checked out. Adrenalin can mask some deadly injuries.
  2. What is the distance of '07-11 CBR600RR front rotors 14 Apr 2011 22:12 [image: View Post]FinnRC36, on 13 April 2011 - 05:20 AM, said: Does anyone know this or can someone measure this? Need this info as I'd like to know if this wheel would be an option for the 3rd gen in search for an…
  3. What is the distance of '07-11 CBR600RR front rotors 13 Apr 2011 15:37 I've got an '09 in the garage. I'll try to remember to measure it when I get home.
  4. Right or left foot down? 26 Mar 2011 18:05 It depends on the situation (e.g. whether you stop on a hill or not). When I pull up to a light, I put the right foot down and stay in gear, watching what's going on behind me (and I've had to make emergency moves on…
  5. I have a problem 11 Mar 2011 18:30 Problem? What problem? :goofy: You don't see many of them with 4-into-1 exhausts.
  6. Dropped my VFR1200F off at Zero Gravity today 10 Mar 2011 14:42 When I saw "Dropped my VFR1200F" I thought the worst. Glad to see that I had the context all wrong! :smile:
  7. New Addition to the Stable 10 Mar 2011 14:35 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 10 March 2011 - 07:15 AM, said: Are you sure you don't want to put an RC45 motor in it? Got a spare one taking up space in the garage? :goofy: I got the cracks in the tail section repaired…
  8. 15 Best Motorcycle roads in the USA. 9 Mar 2011 15:09 [image: View Post]slo1, on 09 March 2011 - 08:53 AM, said: I'm thinkin the hwy12 in Colorado was actually in Utah Actually, no. Hwy 12, aka Highway of Legends, runs from Trinidad, CO to La Veta, CO. I'm planning a day…
  9. New Addition to the Stable 5 Mar 2011 00:32 And a family portrait. The 500 is still torn apart and couldn't participate... [image: Posted Image]
  10. New Addition to the Stable 5 Mar 2011 00:03 Here's a better pic from the other side: [image: Posted Image]
  11. New Addition to the Stable 4 Mar 2011 23:29 [image: View Post]XS650RR, on 04 March 2011 - 05:29 PM, said: Sweet !!! :cheerleader: I love the look of that seat on yours! :fing02:
  12. New Addition to the Stable 4 Mar 2011 23:28 [image: View Post]BillyZ, on 04 March 2011 - 05:44 PM, said: How much did you spend on it? I want one. Of course I want one of everything. Picked it up for $1800.
  13. New Addition to the Stable 4 Mar 2011 15:05 [image: View Post]vanion2, on 04 March 2011 - 09:59 AM, said: That's it? One measly garage darkened photo? More! More! It was after dark when I got her home and she was quite dirty so I had to do a little work with some…
  14. New Addition to the Stable 4 Mar 2011 14:52 Picked up an '86 750 yesterday. She needs some cosmetic TLC, plastics cracked here and there, but she's in great shape mechanically. With that Yosh 4-into-1, she instantly claimed the title of best sounding bike in the…
  15. 1985 VF1000R....Projects begin somewhere. 10 Feb 2011 14:32 I see you're down in the Springs. You, Tom(VF1000RS) and I need to have a VF1000R get-together sometime. I need to rebuild my forks too.
  16. Denver, CO? 8 Feb 2011 21:39 I live in Boulder county a few miles east of the Boulder city limit. Cities on the north side aren't too bad, like Louisville, Lafayette, Broomfield, Westminster, Thornton. Close enough to Denver so that going there…
  17. Twists and Leans: Trusting your Tires... How did you do it? 22 Jan 2011 15:08 Lots of good tips here. Rather than focusing on how fast you're going through a turn, focus on how well you go through the turn, hitting the proper line, having good, comfortable body position, and being smooth in…
  18. Painting/color question 21 Jan 2011 20:54 Just to burn Timmy's eyes: [image: Posted Image] :biggrin: I think the 1000F is the best looking of the 1st gens by a slim margin over the 500F.
  19. Turning left VS's turning right 21 Jan 2011 14:41 I'm left eye dominant but I don't favor one side over the other for turns. I suspect one's comfort with the throttle hand and using or not using the arms for support in turns is a key to understanding why one side is…
  20. Painting/color question 19 Jan 2011 14:41 Make him earn it. :biggrin: [image: Posted Image]
  21. Why Race? 17 Jan 2011 20:49 Here's a nice video of HPR at speed: Dirk
  22. Why Race? 17 Jan 2011 20:35 [image: View Post]Monk, on 17 January 2011 - 03:07 PM, said: Have you run on the new track out east past the old 2nd Creek track? If so, how do you like it? Yes, High Plains Raceway . It's an awesome track. Whereas…
  23. Why Race? 17 Jan 2011 16:41 I race in the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) out here in Colorado, although I had to take last year off to rehab a foot injury. I too am of larger stature (6'1" 225). Even though I am not competitive enough for…
  24. Got a picture of your first road bike? 4 Jan 2011 17:25 My first bike, 1984 VF500F: [image: Posted Image] That's a more recent picture. I still have her and I'm in the process of restoring her to her original glory. Next time I'm visiting my parents, I'll see if I can dig up…
  25. 2011 VFRD Calendars 9 Dec 2010 18:17 [image: View Post]elevation, on 09 December 2010 - 12:13 PM, said: beautiful job Dutch. I'm honored to be a part of it. Likewise, Dutch. Great selection of pics. Dirk
  26. Can't believe I rode my bike! 2 Nov 2010 19:56 Your little boy's reaction at the end was awesome. :fing02: The bike wasn't too shabby either. :biggrin: Dirk
  27. Found a new (to me) PRIVATE shop 19 Oct 2010 04:44 [image: View Post]Colt, on 18 October 2010 - 09:15 PM, said: Thanks for the information. I have a 2000 that is aproaching 16,000 miles and is due for a major service with valve adjustment. Would you consider Supertune…
  28. Another VF1000R reborn 19 Oct 2010 04:40 Very nice, Dylan. Always good to see the old girls restored to such good condition. Dirk
  29. Found a new (to me) PRIVATE shop 18 Oct 2010 15:41 Yep, I've heard lots of good things about them from people I trust. Dirk
  30. As it turns out, yella just ain't my thang 14 Oct 2010 15:16 Is yours a kit or a custom paint job?? It's a picture I stumbled across some time ago. I'm pretty sure it's a custom paint job. Some real possibility here, but I wonder if the 5th Gen isn't a little too stout for the…
  31. Rumours of a new Honda RVF 5 Oct 2010 14:27 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 05 October 2010 - 01:10 AM, said: Lets say they make it. Will you sell your VFR to buy one? I will keep the VFR and add the RVF. Dirk
  32. Your Favorite VFR pic 30 Sep 2010 19:15 This one of The Beast isn't too bad: http://www.boulder.swri.edu/~terrell/bikes/VF1000R/DSC04480b.jpg Dirk
  33. Your Favorite VFR pic 30 Sep 2010 19:10 My two favorites (also calendar shots): http://www.boulder.swri.edu/~terrell/bikes/28sep2008/thumbnails/mDSC05017.JPG http://www.boulder.swri.edu/~terrell/bikes/2009aug29/DSC01752d.jpg Dirk
  34. The VFR is quite the machine 23 Sep 2010 15:42 Great pic. The Pridmore school is the best money I have ever spent on improving my riding. For those of you that haven't done it, save up your nickels and go do it when they are near you. You will not regret it. Don't…
  35. As it turns out, yella just ain't my thang 31 Aug 2010 05:10 [image: Posted Image] Is that a custom paint job, or is that a Chinese body kit? I want that SO BADLY. Custom paint job, I believe. When I get a 5th gen, that's how I'm going to paint it.
  36. VF500F Frame 13 Aug 2010 14:25 [image: View Post]GazVF500, on 13 August 2010 - 09:01 AM, said: Hi guys, Just a quick question. I've noticed that there is a dimple in the top left frame rail of my VF500's frame. It doesn't look like damage, as such, I…
  37. Hell for Leather review of the VFR1200F (spoiler: it's harsh) 17 Jul 2010 02:05 [image: View Post]motoflash, on 16 July 2010 - 06:53 PM, said: If you want the best all-rounder in the world, buy a current Honda CBR600RR. Seriously. It's comfortable enough that you could hop on and ride it across…
  38. BaileyRock at Misano WSB! 6 Jul 2010 14:24 Still no comment from Kevin??? :dry: He's busy convincing them that they don't need to do a valve check on Max's RSV4. Dirk
  39. An interesting survey... 22 Apr 2010 19:26 [image: View Post]Cogs69, on 22 April 2010 - 10:12 AM, said: I think the ABS comments are misleading, the types of bikes ABS is available on are not the types of bikes most Squids target. Read the original study here:…
  40. Tribute To The 25th Anniversary... 15 Mar 2010 20:28 http://www.boulder.swri.edu/~terrell/bikes/2009aug29/DSC01761b.jpg Dirk
  41. For the v-tec owners....and some. 5 Mar 2010 00:05 About the only time I think about VTEC these days is in these threads when non-VTEC riders gripe about it. :goofy: And yes, I see VTEC engagement on just about every ride. Dirk
  42. Thinking about getting a 07 vfr 18 Feb 2010 18:52 [image: View Post]bandit98, on 18 February 2010 - 12:41 PM, said: So here goes some questions Is the vfr comfy on long rides? Is it smooth or will it put my hands to sleep like my Bandit does? How much is maintenance…
  43. Thanks again to SEBSPEED 4 Feb 2010 15:27 The '84's had the best paint scheme of the 3 years of the VF750F's. :fing02: I prefer them without a lower fairing though. Show off that beautiful V4. :) Dirk
  44. testride: VFR 1200 F - SC63 22 Jan 2010 23:33 [image: View Post]Monk, on 22 January 2010 - 05:57 PM, said: Can anyone figure out how many miles to the gallon/or tank? Lost me! Well if it's 200km they went and burned 7 liters, that would be about 67 mpg. Very…
  45. As it turns out, yella just ain't my thang 12 Jan 2010 05:13 [image: Posted Image]
  46. Less Than 200 Vfr1200s For Canada 25 Oct 2009 20:26 [image: View Post]elizilla, on Oct 25 2009, 12:35 PM, said: I wonder if the pre-production models have an EU switchgear? Perhaps when the North American production models arrive, they'll be different. I mean, I notice…
  47. This One's 4 U 15 Oct 2009 16:16 [image: View Post]Kestrel, on Oct 13 2009, 02:30 PM, said: A request for the photoshoppers... Can somebody do a tri-color? A la RC30? Not the greatest rendering but I think it gives you a decent idea of how you might do…
  48. The First Offical Pic 9 Oct 2009 15:57 [image: View Post]JHKolb, on Oct 9 2009, 06:22 AM, said: Well, I like the new VFR12K, but am still disappointed in its lack of true touring specs. Many seem to be/have been hoping for a more supersport type of…
  49. Knee Down - Pffffffffffffft! 4 Sep 2009 16:18 This is one of our local racers, Brad Hendry, in a race at Miller. Remember the name. You'll be seeing him at the AMA level soon. [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] Dirk
  50. Keep Going Baileyrock! 4 Sep 2009 15:00 I had mine checked at 16K a few weeks ago and all were within spec. They tweaked a couple that were a little loose but within spec. Now I'll ride it til it falls apart. Chances are that I'll fall apart before that…

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