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gradus

78 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 25 Sep 2007 Last seen 11 Jun 2018

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  1. 226A Out Of Little Switzerland Might Be Getting Repaved! gradus 10 12 May 2014 13 May 2014 gradus · 12 May 2014 – 13 May 2014
  2. Almost Wrecked, But Why Did The Bike Shut Down? gradus 11 9 Sep 2009 10 Sep 2009 gradus · 9 Sep 2009 – 10 Sep 2009
  3. Will A Fuel Pressure Regulator Help? gradus 7 6 Nov 2007 7 Nov 2007 gradus · 6 Nov 2007 – 7 Nov 2007

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  1. Which tires for upcoming track day? 11 Jun 2018 13:39 Based on your criteria, why not a set of S21s or Q3s?
  2. Rear brake use 2 Apr 2018 20:45 1 hour ago, EagleSix To give absolute braking methods on bike types differing only in weight class without further explanation of the exceptions, such as road surface, linked/non-linked brakes, etc., is to mislead new…
  3. Lost the Love 5 Oct 2017 17:01 19 hours ago, billyjackjimbob But, to be clear, the VFR is not going anywhere. I just think I have new toys that have put Baby in the corner. And we all know... Nobody puts Baby in the corner. Right? Put baby in the…
  4. 2016 TexasMac official Picture & Home Safe Thread 20 Jun 2016 20:31 Baileyrock, ‎6‎/‎18‎/‎2016 at 2:14 PM Thanks guys, i guess I should really start a separate thread instead of hijacking the Tmac thread. :goofy: i think i will start a new thread and many dig up some pics to post up, no…
  5. 2016 TexasMac official Picture & Home Safe Thread 6 Jun 2016 14:57 SEBSPEED, ‎6‎/‎3‎/‎2016 at 7:38 PM So... did anyone stop at the cross site? It was raining when I drove past, but it looked like someone had been there. Think I remember seeing flowers, but know the cross was in good…
  6. What Chain Lube To Use? 20 Oct 2015 19:45 Keep it clean and keep it lubed. I clean with WD40 and use whatever lube is convenient - chain wax, motul chain lube, someting in a green can that I won at the last T-Mac.
  7. Nervous About Taking A Long Trip 21 Jan 2015 17:14 EMTintruder Thank you guys so much, good tips, I will definitely get AAA, and I have the blue connector fix and vfrness installed, and have plant of spare fuses,and will have to do the weekend trips before hand to get…
  8. Nervous About Taking A Long Trip 21 Jan 2015 16:11 If you take enough trips, then breakdowns, wrecks or other issues will happen. I've never had a breakdown, but I've sat comfortably for hours in a parking lot when others in my group have had issues. Same for wrecks.…
  9. Advanced Rider Training, Why Don't You Take It? 15 Oct 2014 18:51 I've taken the MSF ARC (never took the BRC), a Total Control Clinic and a Cornerspeed class at VIR. Next on my list is to try a Cornerspin class, which is only 30-45 minutes from my house. Anyone taken a dirt class…
  10. Should I Stop Riding After Noticing The Oil Level Is Over The Maximum? 13 Aug 2014 14:32 joshsvoss While the bike was running, the oil level was in between the marks. There's no benefit to checking the oil level when the bike is running.
  11. How To Return '98 Vfr To Service After 9 Months Of No Riding 17 Jun 2014 13:47 Crank her up, go for a local shake down ride and add some fresh fuel. Checking the air box for rodent nests isn't a bad idea since it's not uncommon.
  12. 226A Out Of Little Switzerland Might Be Getting Repaved! 12 May 2014 18:20 Little over a year ago, 226A was ruined with tar snakes. My Dad just called me from the intersection of 226 and 226A. Here are the signs that he saw: -One Lane Road -Uneven Lanes -Road Under Construction for 10 Miles
  13. Official 11Th Annual Texasmac Event Thread , 2014 14 Jan 2014 16:29 Kevin, thanks for the more detailed history and photos above. I'm not sure if you've posted these in the past, but many of use automatically skip the intro since we assume we've seen it before.
  14. When To Shift Weight In Corner 7 Jun 2013 15:44 You'll hear different advice, even from pros. Most consistent I've read and heard in riding schools is to position yourself before the turn, including to apply some pressure to the outside bar to maintain your line. Lee…
  15. Br's Texasmac Event Review 2013 3 Jun 2013 02:18 Had a great weekend. Thanks for everything Kevin! -Love the shirt this year. -Beer was great. -BBQ has worked out great each year. -Memorial Day traffic seemed pretty good. Like the extra recovery day. But it does…
  16. 10Th Annual Texasmac Official Thread 2013, May 22 - 27 7 May 2013 19:53 67 folks signed up BTW!!! BR, is this more than we've had signed up in other years with 2 weeks left to go?
  17. 2013 Tmac Ride Routes? 6 Mar 2013 18:09 I know I'll probably be doing my NC/SC backroads ride on Friday, since it'll be memorial day weekend and the police will be out in force on major roads. Might even take it all the way up to US226A, but we're talking…
  18. Lead/sweep team volunteers needed TMAC 14 May 2012 02:24 I strongly encourage people to do their gap/cherohola thing on thursday or friday to avoid traffic. (thurs for me) Friday or Sat head toward N.Ga/ Suches loop since it's more remote and less traffic
  19. Tmac Route suggestions 8 May 2012 16:13 [image: View Post]Headhunter, on 07 May 2012 - 10:03 AM, said: I know you've got the Richard Russell Parkway in on some of those loops eh? I prefer hwys 180 and 75/17 over the RbR Pkwy. Love those twisty 3 and 4 lane…
  20. Chain cleaning, what's your regimen? 8 May 2012 16:04 Keep it quick and simple. Spray with WD40, wipe with a rag, spray with your choice of chain lube.
  21. Before I drop ~$800 on side bags.... 30 Apr 2012 01:58 [image: View Post]BlackSamurai, on 29 April 2012 - 08:51 PM, said: I am hesitant to buy a set from the UK. They may be cheaper, but it seems like it may be a hassle. I am cheap, but I am more lazy than I am cheap. Based…
  22. Anyone knows about BMW K1200S 19 Apr 2012 14:24 We have a long time member Brian (dbs05 I think is his screen name) who sold his 2003 VFR for a K1200S. He loves it. The purpose is identical to the VFR, but with more power, shaft drive and a few pounds heavier, and a…
  23. No ABS - showstopper? (considering '02 VFR) 16 Apr 2012 17:57 I wouldn't even consider a non-ABS VFR for my wife. Since ABS is widely available and there are plenty of used bikes available in excellent condition, it makes too much sense. Disclaimer - My most recent purchase…
  24. Would you buy another 6th Gen VFR? 16 Apr 2012 17:04 I'm not sure if I'd get another one, but I won't rule it out. I'm planning to sell my VFR this year and there are so many great bikes out there. I'm really enjoying the Street Triple R at 400lbs and is pretty…
  25. Official texasmac 2012 event thread may 17th 20th 21 Mar 2012 15:56 Room reserved and registered. :tour:
  26. Track Day Tire Selection? 9 Mar 2012 16:45 I used PP and they were great for me. Not so sure that I'd be comfortable trying to quickly slow down from well over 100mph going into turn 1 on a harder center compount like Pilot Road 2ct. But I'm also not very…
  27. Purchase Advice ... VFR 1200 or ST1300 28 Feb 2012 14:57 Then your 1st step is to demo the Concours. Personally, I'd just take the ST1300 off the list. A big heavy touring bike without ABS and less exciting than the competition (C14, FJR).
  28. What map to buy, where to go on the map? 7 Feb 2012 22:55 [image: View Post]Dutchy, on 19 January 2012 - 10:05 AM, said: And while JD is not whisky, I might be tempted a visit.. We can do some bourbon tasting when you arrive on Saturday. I have a nice little collection that I…
  29. Do you smile just because you are riding? 1 Feb 2012 01:38 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 31 January 2012 - 08:05 PM, said: Every single ride. I caught myself, in fact, screaming for joy inside my helmet when I was on the Nurburgring. I believe you. My first trip to the…
  30. Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd 13 May 2011 19:30 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 13 May 2011 - 11:29 AM, said: That little breakfast joint across the street is gonna be SWAMPED Unfortunately, the breakfast place has closed down. The lady who ran the place passed away.…
  31. How to care for asphalt black paint 13 May 2011 14:40 Plexus or Honda polish work great on flat paint.
  32. 1st time tmac attendees please read 12 May 2011 14:42 I've ridden in the faster groups each year and find that fatigue during the 330-350 mile loops is the biggest issue. You may ride these distances on a regular basis, but you'll be surprised how much more difficult it is…
  33. Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd 22 Apr 2011 23:11 Bailey, I'm at the Franklin Motel talking to the owner, Ron Haven (he's also on the Macon County Board of Commissoners) - He has a 24 seat tourism bus to drive people to dinner. - He also has a bluegrass band that he…
  34. 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? 4 Feb 2011 21:12 [image: View Post]NielVFR, on 04 February 2011 - 03:06 PM, said: All right,all right! Hold your horses gents! Ready for the breaking news?! (uhg....) IT DIDN'T WORK! No difference! Nothing! Not even 2k's faster! Aint it…
  35. 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? 3 Feb 2011 22:44 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on 03 February 2011 - 04:47 PM, said: I'm not saying I have never taken the VFR above 112 while on the street (nor am I admitting that I have, for all the LEO's out there), but if it involved…
  36. Twists and Leans: Trusting your Tires... How did you do it? 23 Jan 2011 23:07 [image: View Post]Infidel, on 22 January 2011 - 04:31 PM, said: Couldn't do the body positioning all that well due to reduced speed but really had fun attempting the proper approaches to turns and head positioning. lol…
  37. Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd 4 Jan 2011 18:44 Time off is requested and approved! Plan to register and reserve a room soon.
  38. My Tour on a VFR 1200 12 Aug 2010 20:36 [image: View Post]roadpilot, on 12 August 2010 - 12:22 PM, said: [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 09 August 2010 - 11:43 PM, said: I am awful at remembering names - he says hes a member of vfrd I'm gonna go out on…
  39. Please Help me 30 Apr 2010 14:39 [image: View Post]midias, on 29 April 2010 - 07:54 PM, said: ....please take the 2 minutes to write them even if you don't have a VFR1200F maybe you can fib a little? I fibbed for you. :pinocchio: j/k I fibbed to you.…
  40. First mod to the VFR1200F 20 Apr 2010 14:29 It was worth a try and answers the question on what it would sound like. Just sounds like crap.
  41. Emergency Stop Drills Payoff 14 Apr 2010 19:36 Glad you didn't get hit X3.
  42. New 1200 6 Apr 2010 20:53 [image: View Post]Cynic, on 06 April 2010 - 01:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]JustinR, on 05 April 2010 - 09:58 PM, said: nice ! are you the first in the US on VFRD ? I reckon he is indeed!! Congratulations - it's a…
  43. Official TEXASMAC Memorial Ride thread 2010 19 Feb 2010 20:28 [image: View Post]Purvis, on 16 February 2010 - 07:32 AM, said: Ok, it's on, booked a room and twisted gradus' arm. we'll both be there! can't wait for may Registered, time off submitted and approved, wife has been…
  44. $15,999 Base MSRP Confirmed..... 4 Dec 2009 16:14 [image: View Post]skuuter trash, on 04 December 2009 - 11:04 AM, said: [image: View Post]gradus, on 04 December 2009 - 11:03 AM, said: [image: View Post]phobe, on 03 December 2009 - 04:57 PM, said: Let me just add to my…
  45. Vfr1200 Torque 17 Oct 2009 15:48 [image: View Post]spud786, on Oct 17 2009, 11:41 AM, said: I like working a motor , drop two and go warp , by the sound of it , vfr1200 has more than adaquate power though. I'm the same way and like wringing the bikes…
  46. Vfr1200 Torque 16 Oct 2009 21:08 [image: View Post]roadrunner, on Oct 16 2009, 01:40 PM, said: If people obsessed as much about there own wieght as they do this bike, so many people wouldn't be over wieght. 35 or so lbs over the 6th gen is not that…
  47. Almost Wrecked, But Why Did The Bike Shut Down? 9 Sep 2009 14:36 [image: View Post]Kanadian Ken, on Sep 9 2009, 10:18 AM, said: Was your sidestep steep enough for the bank angle sensor to trip? Glad you saved it! I believe the bank angle sensor is reset once you key off - then key on…
  48. Almost Wrecked, But Why Did The Bike Shut Down? 9 Sep 2009 14:08 Riding on a NC mountain road (Double Island for those in the area) I hit a trail of oil in the middle of a right hander. The back end kicked way out, but I saved it. Then the engine shut down and wouldn't start for…
  49. More Fuel For The Fire... 2 Jul 2009 14:46 I've spent a lot of time on shaft-driven bikes ('91 K75 and '96 R1100RT). I also tend to push pretty hard in the mountains (I typically ride in Bailey's groups, but a little slower than Bailey, Jeremy, Seb and a few…
  50. Corporate Quote On 2010 V4 30 Jun 2009 20:25 Anyone see this News Flash! Authentic images of the new V4 will be issued on this site very soon - come back Friday 3rd July to find out more! Something official on July 3rd

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