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paul thompson

55 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 20 Sep 2009 Last seen 24 Feb 2011

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  1. Cracked panel. paul thompson 23 19 Feb 2011 16 Oct 2011 paul thompson · 19 Feb 2011 – 16 Oct 2011
  2. Flapper valve mod. paul thompson 11 21 Jun 2010 7 Jul 2010 paul thompson · 21 Jun 2010 – 7 Jul 2010
  3. FD Oil change. paul thompson 31 18 May 2010 10 Jul 2010 paul thompson · 18 May 2010 – 10 Jul 2010
  4. Looks vs Practicality. Givi E52. paul thompson 9 27 Apr 2010 9 May 2010 paul thompson · 27 Apr 2010 – 9 May 2010
  5. Vfr 1200. 1st Road Shots.. paul thompson 51 20 Sep 2009 12 Oct 2009 paul thompson · 20 Sep 2009 – 12 Oct 2009

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  1. The Lazy Windscreen Removal method 24 Feb 2011 09:54 Excellent guide. Thanks for that. I like the look of the Puig screen too.
  2. Cracked panel. 23 Feb 2011 08:43 It seems to be a limited batch. I'm guessing some panels are thinner than others. Had a new one fitted yesterday under warranty. Looking forward to spring now.
  3. Cracked panel. 19 Feb 2011 14:48 A few of us on the UK forum have had warranty claims processed for a crack in the right rear underseat panel. The crack appears where the rear brake master cylinder resevoir hose runs under the edge of the panel to the…
  4. 8th gen might not be far off 27 Oct 2010 16:21 Another snap has surfaced. Next Tuesday should see the bike in the metal.. Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: vfr800x.jpg]
  5. Goldwing 1800 is faster than my VFR 1200 26 Oct 2010 14:38 I would love to spend some time on a Goldie - just to see what they are like. Owners seem to be a real loyal bunch.
  6. New Veefalo saddle spotted at Fall Meet! 26 Oct 2010 14:36 Hope it comes with a Winchester...
  7. Goldwing 1800 is faster than my VFR 1200 26 Oct 2010 13:35 ..and an airbag...
  8. Goldwing 1800 is faster than my VFR 1200 26 Oct 2010 12:52 90mph lane splitting...on a Goldie!! Live to ride another day indeed...
  9. Switchable Power Modes 19 Oct 2010 06:14 Thanks mate.
  10. Switchable Power Modes 18 Oct 2010 18:02 Any chance of those details? There are no contact details in the UK / EU manuals.
  11. Switchable Power Modes 18 Oct 2010 16:44 Some great stuff on your site. Did you buy a workshop manual? Honda UK don't allow their dealers to sell them to the public (at the moment), which is a PITA for us guys who like to fiddle about.
  12. 8th gen might not be far off 18 Oct 2010 14:17 I reckon in the next 2 years you will see a raft of new V4's in a variety of platforms. Great times for the best engine configuration there is.
  13. How to remove power limitations 1st and 2nd gear 15 Oct 2010 14:41 Respect guys. I'm just not brave enough to start a project as complex as this. I'll stick to looking at exhausts... :biggrin:
  14. Rumours of a new Honda RVF 10 Oct 2010 11:13 Much as i love my 12 - i would seriously consider a road going RVF. I missed out on the RC30, i came close to a RC45. I won't miss out again.
  15. FIRST YEAR BIKE FEARS 1 Sep 2010 14:13 Covered 3000 miles on my '10. 0 issues. Top bike.
  16. Hell for Leather review of the VFR1200F (spoiler: it's harsh) 14 Jul 2010 08:42 Dozer - man, you have one hell of a stable!
  17. GIVI Topbox Bracket anyone installed one yet? 11 Jul 2010 17:10 Looks good. Practical and fast...best of all worlds.
  18. Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... 29 Jun 2010 13:53 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 29 June 2010 - 06:34 AM, said: I'm still hoping that Taylormade comes up with something. I'm not in the market, but it would be cool to see!! Sadly not. I emailed them and they have no…
  19. Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... 22 Jun 2010 08:20 [image: View Post]tharkun, on 21 June 2010 - 10:39 PM, said: [image: View Post]paul thompson, on 21 June 2010 - 12:48 AM, said: [image: View Post]Vee-Ef-Ar, on 20 June 2010 - 05:38 PM, said: I'd be interested to know…
  20. Flapper valve mod. 22 Jun 2010 08:09 The bike feels smoother at low rpm. The hesitancy is still there - but only slight.
  21. Flapper valve mod. 21 Jun 2010 21:01 There's a sticker on the tank that has a small 95 ron indicator and a large 98 ron indicator. Will run on either, but 98 is recommended.
  22. Flapper valve mod. 21 Jun 2010 19:13 Carried out this mod that a few guys have done on the UK forum. The noise control flap in the can is spring loaded. Under 3800rpm it stays shut, above a servo operated cable opens the valve. Some people have complained…
  23. Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... 21 Jun 2010 05:48 [image: View Post]Vee-Ef-Ar, on 20 June 2010 - 05:38 PM, said: I'd be interested to know what was done with the cable opperated flapper thing inside the stock zorst. The flapper valve is disconnected. The cable is…
  24. Accessories 21 Jun 2010 05:44 Hi. Had mine for a couple of months now. Got 1300 miles on it and it still impresses. Love the balance, the handling and the way the V4 does it's thing. From stock i had the heated grips (which need the quartet harness…
  25. Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... 20 Jun 2010 17:44 [image: View Post]pres589, on 20 June 2010 - 10:23 AM, said: Is there enough room between the can and the back wheel so that you can take the wheel off without having to muck with the exhaust? If you mean the stock…
  26. Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... 20 Jun 2010 14:15 That's the beauty of the Bos system. It comes with a link pipe that allows high or low mount. Very handy.
  27. Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... 20 Jun 2010 10:28 There is now a high level can from Akra. Looks good too. http://www.akrapovic...-on-021200582f/
  28. Generations of V4 supremacy 27 May 2010 14:30 That 45 looks just wonderful.
  29. Two Brothers Exhaust 25 May 2010 13:38 Great vid and a wonderful sound from the xorst. Nice and bass heavy.
  30. Another Exhaust Option 23 May 2010 22:50 Looks sweet. All the best.
  31. VFR1200 Upgrades 19 May 2010 20:51 Nice one. Interested to see what they come up with. I bet an aftermarket system will unleash a lot of ponies..
  32. FD Oil change. 18 May 2010 20:51 Chains. Peh.. I fancied changing the oil as a few of the shaft drive bikes i have had have had the same treatment, and none have suffered any failure. 20 mins of work and 200ml of oil is not a great deal of hassle.
  33. FD Oil change. 18 May 2010 15:58 The VFR owners manual says every 2 years. Wouldn't risk any gear oil that long..
  34. FD Oil change. 18 May 2010 14:27 Refit cap and shroud. Torque settings are in the owners manual. That's it. Dead easy.
  35. FD Oil change. 18 May 2010 14:26 Oil was refilled using a syringe. Very handy. Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: SDC10073.jpg]
  36. FD Oil change. 18 May 2010 14:24 Remove upper cap, find suitable receptacle, remove lower drain and allow to drain. My oil came out a graphite grey colour with no visible contamination. I flushed the old oil out with GL5 80 - 90 gear oil. Guess which…
  37. FD Oil change. 18 May 2010 14:18 I don't want to turn this into a BMW forum - however i decided to change the FD oil out. Bike has done about 800 miles. It's a breeze to do. Remove the FD shroud by removing the 3 5mm allen heads at the front, side and…
  38. Another Exhaust Option 12 May 2010 15:29 The dealer i bought the bike from will be getting a Bos Carbon in next week and i will be having a look at it. By all accounts it fit in low and high positions. Oh, and a claimed 13 bhp boost..
  39. Another Exhaust Option 11 May 2010 12:52 Not mine - but this is what the Remus Hexacone looks like on the bike. Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: CIMG0082.jpg]
  40. Looks vs Practicality. Givi E52. 9 May 2010 08:37 To be honest - there's not much more to fitting than the above description. It's a bit suck it and see type fitting. The key is the universal plate. If you can get it to line up with the holes, it fits, after a fashion.…
  41. Another Exhaust Option 27 Apr 2010 23:01 The Akri sounds sweet..
  42. Looks vs Practicality. Givi E52. 27 Apr 2010 15:03 Good idea!
  43. Looks vs Practicality. Givi E52. 27 Apr 2010 13:32 Had the OE Honda rack installed this morning as part of the 600 mile service. Decided to see if i could fit my old weatherworn Givi E52 top box to the mount. The new mount is all alloy with plastic inserts under the…
  44. First mod to the VFR1200F 20 Apr 2010 07:37 Some snaps. Not very good - but you get the idea. Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: 4682-100954.jpg.png] [image: Attached Image: 4482-100954.jpg.png] [image: Attached Image: S-H12SO1-HRT.jpg.png]
  45. First mod to the VFR1200F 20 Apr 2010 07:32 [image: View Post]dendron, on 19 April 2010 - 10:57 PM, said: Is ANYBODY making an aftermarket can for this thing yet? I'm guessing it's still too early. Akrapovic and Remus so far.
  46. But is it fun? 19 Apr 2010 07:27 For me it's near perfect. Im 5ft 10 with a 30 inch inside leg and apart from a slight nagging tightness in my right hip, which, i should add, has always appeared when i ride anything sporty, the bike is spot on. I sold…
  47. But is it fun? 18 Apr 2010 21:48 On the new 12 - click into 3rd and pin it on your favorite twisties. You'll still be laughing as you sign for the deposit..
  48. First Ride Impressions 18 Apr 2010 15:56 Great review. Got about 250 miles on mine now and i agree with all your points. The tank is too small - but that's more of an inconvenience than a deal breaker (IMHO). The plus points, for me, are the effortless manner…
  49. It's here 15 Apr 2010 19:37 Nice one. Enjoy!
  50. My New VFR1200F USA 15 Apr 2010 14:59 [image: View Post]paul thompson, on 13 April 2010 - 08:47 AM, said: Nice one mate. Quick tip - get a tank protector / tank pad. Stops the black bit picking up scratches. Hope you have lots of fun miles! Can you suggest…

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