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motogpfan

49 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 20 Feb 2008 Last seen 19 Aug 2009

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  1. First Offical 1200 V4 motogpfan 54 18 Aug 2009 1 Oct 2009 motogpfan · 18 Aug 2009 – 1 Oct 2009
  2. Bridgestone Bt-016 motogpfan 15 11 Jul 2009 5 Jan 2011 motogpfan · 11 Jul 2009 – 5 Jan 2011
  3. Michelin Road 2 motogpfan 30 18 Jun 2009 19 Jun 2009 motogpfan · 18 Jun 2009 – 19 Jun 2009

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  1. First Offical 1200 V4 19 Aug 2009 14:33 [image: View Post]jeremy556, on Aug 19 2009, 08:54 AM, said: [image: View Post]kaldek, on Aug 19 2009, 06:14 AM, said: [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on Aug 19 2009, 02:44 PM, said: Nope... if I wanted a bike to run…
  2. First Offical 1200 V4 19 Aug 2009 01:24 I would agree that one does not know a 100% ,but I'll bet that this is darn close.The local Honda dealer seemed to think so,time will tell though I tend to believe this will happen.Each to there own. :blush:
  3. First Offical 1200 V4 18 Aug 2009 20:42 http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/hond...2009-unveiling/ http://www.dancewithshadows.com/motor/2010...hotos-revealed/
  4. Left Over 07 Abs $8883 A Good Deal? 12 Aug 2009 23:17 Sooner or later they all come back :rolleyes: Hope it works out,Conti is hiring. :goofy:
  5. New To The Vfr 24 Jul 2009 00:52 [image: View Post]TankSlapper, on Jul 23 2009, 08:40 PM, said: Thanks for the responses guys! I got the bike used, so I try and fine the hole covers for the grab handles. Just so I am official, here is my pic:…
  6. My Shinko Experiment 21 Jul 2009 01:59 I retired from conti-general tire I pay $45 for the above tires :fing02: ,and the wheel weights on the rear tire question is the red dot located at the valve stem?That is where it should be.I have seen several michelin…
  7. My Shinko Experiment 17 Jul 2009 18:05 Getting good data about tires is a crap shout at best.what really gets me is that a PR2 cost $180 rear and I can buy a full set of tires for my miata at the exact cost.The cost seems a bit out of whack. There should be…
  8. My Shinko Experiment 17 Jul 2009 15:07 [image: View Post]rodm850g, on Jul 17 2009, 10:21 AM, said: Guys, These tires may be just fine, the price is fine,and if you are on a down turn or want to impress your wife with a meal that is fine too.....One poster…
  9. My Shinko Experiment 17 Jul 2009 13:20 [image: View Post]francois_payen, on Jul 17 2009, 08:48 AM, said: [image: View Post]Luvmyvfr, on Jul 17 2009, 08:57 AM, said: When I change my tires, I can't ever remember the mileage I had on them, so I started writing…
  10. My Shinko Experiment 17 Jul 2009 02:15 I have thought about using the Raven's rear,not a bad tire keep us updated.
  11. How To Remedy Tire Mold/glazing On New Tires. 13 Jul 2009 00:15 Get on em and ride em like you stole em. New tires aren't made like they were 20 years ago, no slickness off the molds like the early years. If you warm em up the same way you always do before riding aggressively then…
  12. Bridgestone Bt-016 11 Jul 2009 13:59 [image: Posted Image] I put the new bridestone rear on yesterday morning and decided a test ride to Asheville NC would give me an idea on how this tire would match up to the Michelin PP2ct's.The grip level in the dry is…
  13. Vtec 6 Jul 2009 17:34 I know that the miata had a vtec at one time,I would think the line for the vtec is rather short. :biggrin:
  14. Is This One Of Us On Front Page Of Us129photos.com ? 3 Jul 2009 14:10 [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on Jul 3 2009, 10:02 AM, said: [image: View Post]motogpfan, on Jul 3 2009, 07:43 AM, said: [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on Jul 2 2009, 11:00 PM, said: [image: View Post]motogpfan, on Jul 2…
  15. Is This One Of Us On Front Page Of Us129photos.com ? 3 Jul 2009 12:43 [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on Jul 2 2009, 11:00 PM, said: [image: View Post]motogpfan, on Jul 2 2009, 09:50 PM, said: The bike is from Greenville SC maybe he works for Michelin :happy: Could be testing those Asian…
  16. Is This One Of Us On Front Page Of Us129photos.com ? 3 Jul 2009 02:50 The bike is from Greenville SC maybe he works for Michelin :happy:
  17. Michelin Road 2 18 Jun 2009 23:47 A big thanks to all,I'll be going with the road 2 since several of you hit the 6K mark.I have the PP2ct on the rear now and like I said it has 4K on it.Time to order the PPR2. Thanks, Mike
  18. Michelin Road 2 18 Jun 2009 20:29 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Jun 18 2009, 04:10 PM, said: You should be able to find PR2's online for less than the cost of Pilot Powers. The best price of the PP=$135 " " " " road2=$169 If anyone knows of a less…
  19. Michelin Road 2 18 Jun 2009 20:06 Since several members have logged large numbers on this tire,what can one expect on the life of the tire.I get about 4K out of the PP I would think that 6K from the road two what one should expect? As of today the…
  20. Shinkos, Anyone? 17 Jun 2009 13:56 [image: View Post]vanion2, on Jun 17 2009, 09:28 AM, said: [image: View Post]motogpfan, on Jun 16 2009, 06:18 PM, said: I have spent the last 20 years working for conti tire and one thing I can tell you is there is a…
  21. Shinkos, Anyone? 17 Jun 2009 00:18 I have spent the last 20 years working for conti tire and one thing I can tell you is there is a big difference in the tire manufactures.The tire machines that put the components i.e. tread,sidewall ect. really effect…
  22. FVR (frankenviffer) 4th Gen W/ 6th Gen & Cbr 10 Jun 2009 13:24 [image: View Post]dbs05, on Jun 10 2009, 09:05 AM, said: Wow this is moving right along.What about paint Travis? You keeping the red? Looks like we will back on the road soon. I'll have Brian get the trailer ready.…
  23. Trying Baileyrock Kool-aid 1 Jun 2009 12:40 But do they stick like glue? :idea3:
  24. Cheap Pilot Powers? 20 May 2009 00:43 [image: View Post]ASPHALT04, on May 19 2009, 08:22 PM, said: I don't know what the pricing is on the race takeoffs...but the best price I've found for new Michelin street tires is at derbycycles.com…
  25. 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) 28 Apr 2009 18:50 Thanks too all that posted on how to:especially veefee800 canuck finally got the 954 in and its a big difference over the OE one.Well worth the time and effort. Thanks, Mike
  26. Give Your 5th-gen A Boost... 3 Mar 2009 16:17 160hp sounds cool till you start to factor the other mods this will incur.When under boost you had better have a programmable ECU to manage fuel air mixture,a heavy duty clutch and do you want to be the test pilot as…
  27. 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) 24 Feb 2009 01:32 My wife got me an ebay 929 shock with triangles and dog bone for xmas. I finally have my workshop such that I can nearly walk into it without tripping on boxes and bins and what not. Seb suggested I use one end of the…
  28. 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) 19 Feb 2009 22:28 That would be awesome earache, the drawing there though is for a fourth gen bike, we or at least I need one for a fifth gen, I think the size is a little different, but really sure of the size. Does anybody else have…
  29. 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) 6 Feb 2009 19:13 I have seen several of these with round spacers. Anyone concerned about the shock rotating, since the oem square bracket is no longer "keyed" by the frame channel? I guess it's remote, but I don't know for sure. Zach -…
  30. Fork Oil Flush And Change 21 Jan 2009 20:55 I would like to do the same on my 99.
  31. Tire Balancer ? 13 Jan 2009 20:29 [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on Jan 13 2009, 02:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]Vecky5, on Jan 13 2009, 12:55 PM, said: To do it this way, I guess you would need to know the heavy spot on the new tire? If it's not…
  32. Who's Bike Is That? Great Looking 6g 12 Jan 2009 20:10 I for the life of me cannot remember the man's name,but I remember having to stop to repair the right can after the strap broke.He finally just removed it before we did the gap,it was off a Duc. and it sounded sweat.
  33. Tire Balancer ? 10 Jan 2009 14:35 [image: View Post]WERA910, on Jan 10 2009, 06:56 AM, said: I used to use saw horses and the axle.. and it worked ok. Then I bought a balance stand (progressive brand) and I think it's better now... my balance has been…
  34. Tire Balancer ? 9 Jan 2009 20:51 This would be a good candidate for a group buy,but I absolutely no idea if it could be pulled off.
  35. My Third Winter Mod: Complete 2 Jan 2009 01:22 I live in a townhouse without a garage,if I could get the darn thing in the house I would.i like what you're doing,keep up the good work.Wish I could work on my bike oh well.Winter suxs keep up the pics makes for…
  36. Who Is This? 17 Dec 2008 20:15 Camera angle with the hard bags create a optical illusion,but it dose look cool.
  37. Conti Road Attacks After 8,000mi 29 Nov 2008 16:51 [image: View Post]Bent, on Nov 29 2008, 11:35 AM, said: WOW.... :blink: I'd be on my third rear and second front at 8K miles. :+1: What Baileyrock said.... I have run several conti tires and have never got over 4K,not a…
  38. Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. 24 Nov 2008 03:20 Gap Trash what generations does this list cover Kevin? I'm sure this covers 6th Gen bikes, what I really need to know is whether or not the same filter fits a 4th gen? I bought a ST7317 the other day and need to know if…
  39. Finally Finished The Bike. 28 Oct 2008 20:38 If i'm ever going to have a bike that clean I'll have to buy a new one.It looks better in person,a job well done. Regards, Mike
  40. Where Should I Buy Tires? 3 Oct 2008 02:15 [image: View Post]i_needit, on Oct 2 2008, 09:54 PM, said: http://www.derbycycles.com/ :+1: :+1: Ordered PP2CT rear on monday arrived weds. best price for sure and best turn around bt far.
  41. Wire In Tires! 1 Sep 2008 16:29 [image: View Post]St�phane, on Sep 1 2008, 10:36 AM, said: Park your bike mate, I believe it is the steel from your tire coming out because the "belt" is breaking apart. You need a new tire. Haven't you picked up a…
  42. Shoot Me Now Please 24 Jun 2008 17:09 [image: View Post]FrankoQ, on Jun 24 2008, 12:54 PM, said: Oh no. no no no... I hope this isn't true. nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :+1: Glad I do not the money to a new bike now,if I wanted a…
  43. Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. 24 Jun 2008 15:52 hidesertmlb Baileyrock Lets Not get into politics here please! :musik20: It's an Oil Filter thread! :biggrin: True that. That being said, WallyWorld Supertech ST6607 works for me. The 6607 filter was rated the highest…
  44. Pilot Road 2's As A Sport Tire Review! 14 Jun 2008 02:48 [image: View Post]JJbigbird, on Jun 13 2008, 10:07 PM, said: Well I mounted a PR2 rear today with my PP2ct front...229.00 total (tax, mount & balance, tire disposal) Cycle Gear.....I got 100-120 miles on it so…
  45. Pilot Road 2's As A Sport Tire Review! 13 Jun 2008 12:07 [image: View Post]JJbigbird, on Jun 13 2008, 07:44 AM, said: [image: View Post]easyman05, on Jun 13 2008, 02:42 AM, said: [image: View Post]JJbigbird, on Jun 13 2008, 05:53 AM, said: "PR2CT( paid $600 mounted). She said…
  46. Pilot Road 2's As A Sport Tire Review! 12 Jun 2008 01:12 [image: View Post]JJbigbird, on Jun 11 2008, 08:32 PM, said: I'm getting a PR2 this weekend to tag along with my PP 2ct front, Cycle Gears seems to have a decent price, but Ive seen cheaper online prices..my only deal…
  47. Pilot Road 2's As A Sport Tire Review! 9 Jun 2008 22:03 [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on Jun 9 2008, 01:19 PM, said: I hope the price comes more in line with other sport touring tires soon, as these tires begin to sell in bulk. Tire prices will be going the same path as…
  48. Catalytic Converter Removal 24 May 2008 03:11 The miata forum went on forever in regards of ways to increase fuel mileage,the end of the matter was for the driver to lose weight,Not only will you get better mpg you will save money on food. Mike
  49. Gone Away 20 Feb 2008 11:33 [image: View Post]The Phantom, on Feb 20 2008, 03:24 AM, said: Ducati are apparently doing away with their S/T range; perhaps the next trend for all manufacturers is to produce only dedicated sport and tour models, with…

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