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MattB

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  1. Dealers STILL clueless on 7G VFR MattB 30 28 Feb 2011 3 Mar 2011 MattB · 28 Feb 2011 – 3 Mar 2011

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  1. Virginia: Charlottesville & Points South (Sunday, June 22Nd) 18 Jun 2014 14:00 Gary, Wish I could join you, but unfortunately I had already made other plans on the day of your ride. I recommend being conservative speed-wise as you cross the Blue Ridge on Hwy 56, for over the years I've had three…
  2. Virginia: Charlottesville & Points South (Sunday, June 22Nd) 16 Jun 2014 18:22 Looks like a fun ride... sadly I'm no longer in Richmond or I'd have tried teaming up with ya on this one. OK, I've mapped out this route from Charlottesville, VA, for next Sunday, June 22nd (weather permitting)..>…
  3. Vfr Can't Keep Up With V-Rod? 12 Apr 2013 17:41 Ashok Does it really matter if a V-Rod or any bike if faster than yours? If you enjoy riding your motorcycle that's all that matters. There will always be something and someone faster Ditto. That said, to you question…
  4. Hey Honda 19 Dec 2011 16:34 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 18 December 2011 - 07:50 PM, said: I wouldn't wish carpal tunnel syndrome upon you, but if it were to happen, perhaps you would change your mind. Amen to that... short of a…
  5. thinking of buying a DCT 18 Nov 2011 18:44 [image: View Post]bryanfor311, on 16 November 2011 - 08:51 PM, said: Alot of people are trying to talk me out of it saying the 1200 would be too much bike for beginner and that I would ruin it. I would like some input…
  6. Potential DCT owner 14 Apr 2011 21:17 [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 22 March 2011 - 04:30 PM, said: Yeah. Not sure about a shift direction on each bar. Some BMWs do turn signals like that, and I couldn't get the hang of it. Funny you use this example b/c I…
  7. New Owner VFR1200 DCT 14 Apr 2011 19:23 [image: View Post]cruzn1961, on 14 April 2011 - 05:50 AM, said: No, I wasn't expecting a "Drag Bike" If I wanted to drag race, which I "do" I would be riding my ZX14. What I "was" expecting was that a bike sold as a…
  8. Maniac Salamander? 14 Apr 2011 15:53 We don't use these anymore? http://www.ofb.net/~.../throttle-lock/ Thanks for this! As others have mentioned this is a new one on me. While i have a throttlemeister already on my VFR, I was wanting something for on my…
  9. 1200 transplant 18 Mar 2011 14:07 phobe, on 17 March 2011 - 10:44 AM, said: The 7th generation VFR should have come with a 180hp V5, a curb weight of 375 lbs, fully adjustable ohlins suspension, HIDs, full factory hard luggage, motogp level electronics…
  10. What Hard Bags fig gen5 18 Mar 2011 13:41 Hmmph. I thought it was because they were the absolute ugliest VFR-related thing in the world...until 2010. :cool: Ciao, I'm glad everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I've actually been quite happy with mine and…
  11. 2CTs + Front and Rear Tire Change 7 Mar 2011 19:36 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 05 March 2011 - 07:14 PM, said: I plan to run this set-up until I can't find them anymore especially because the prices seem to be dropping maybe because of the PR3 release! At $228 a…
  12. Dealers STILL clueless on 7G VFR 2 Mar 2011 18:08 [image: View Post]Rice, on 02 March 2011 - 10:49 AM, said: I don't know why you people are surprised by the lack of knowledge. Of course it's nice to speak with a salesman who knows his stuff. But who cares really? If I…
  13. Dealers STILL clueless on 7G VFR 1 Mar 2011 14:10 Wow did this stir up some dirt. I was out picking up a CRF150F last night and was surprised at the response garnered here. I'd say I agree with most folks. ZenMoto said: It's not surprising that an internet savvy…
  14. Dealers STILL clueless on 7G VFR 28 Feb 2011 21:49 I'm going to :beatdeadhorse: and ask what is up with all the clueless dealers out there. The VFR1200 has been in the states for a full year now and still sales folks are spewing misinformation (or else I'm just full of…
  15. 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? 4 Feb 2011 14:06 [image: View Post]Dutchy, on 04 February 2011 - 07:45 AM, said: Fingers crossed............... hope it will work out as planned... :fing02: I'm rooting for you in my corner too... let us know how it went.
  16. 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? 4 Feb 2011 14:05 [image: View Post]gradus, on 03 February 2011 - 05:44 PM, said: [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…
  17. 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? 2 Feb 2011 23:10 [image: View Post]NielVFR, on 02 February 2011 - 05:42 PM, said: It sucks big time. Here is a link to the pic's where the limiter is supposedly removed by removing a jumper. http://zensan.jp/sub00_1.html Based on the…
  18. Even Better Pazzo lookalike levers now available 21 Jan 2011 16:08 muffer Can't wait to hear a "live" report. I just threw $60 at them a few minutes ago. When they come I can report on how they compare to the Pazzo's that are on my GSXR.
  19. New speeding laws in B.C.Canada 9 Dec 2010 21:44 [image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 10 October 2010 - 10:35 PM, said: Radar Detectors are legal in British Columbia (BC) legal in Alberta legal in Saskatchewan illegal in Manitoba illegal in Ontario illegal in Quebec…
  20. Remove speed limitation 4 Nov 2010 00:41 [image: View Post]chonsey, on 03 November 2010 - 07:36 PM, said: Not to beat a dead horse, but why does one need to ride faster than 156mph on a public road? Who says that it HAS to be a public road? I know that I ride…
  21. Remove speed limitation 1 Nov 2010 19:47 [image: View Post]soichiro, on 27 October 2010 - 05:21 PM, said: I think they agrred upon 189mph. It was 300 kph which equates to 186 mph.
  22. Goldwing 1800 is faster than my VFR 1200 1 Nov 2010 19:44 [image: View Post]paul thompson, on 26 October 2010 - 09:38 AM, said: 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. My father has one and I've ridden…
  23. 2011 VFR Colours 22 Oct 2010 04:06 [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 21 October 2010 - 06:12 PM, said: [image: View Post]elizilla, on 21 October 2010 - 06:07 PM, said: I'm still waiting for the hot pink I saw in one of the photochop threads last year.…
  24. How to remove power limitations 1st and 2nd gear 15 Oct 2010 01:28 phobe I went to Radio Shack and bought the switch I linked to in post 19. Here is a crude illustration of how I plan to wire it. I'll mount the switch under the seat... That will ensure that the bike has to be shut off…
  25. D'oh! I dropped her! 12 Oct 2010 20:56 [image: View Post]soichiro, on 10 October 2010 - 01:22 PM, said: At least the parts are cheap. One fairing for the 6th gen runs 4-500 USD. I was thinking the same...
  26. Dealers in NC/SC/TN/VA/MD for VFR1200 test ride 12 Oct 2010 18:16 [image: View Post]KROWBAR26, on 12 October 2010 - 09:15 AM, said: New to the site. New to Hondas. Looking to buy a VFR1200, but want to take a test ride. Does anyone know of a dealer that has a VFR1200 demo bike?…
  27. 2011 VFR Colours 6 Oct 2010 23:31 [image: View Post]V4 Rosso, on 06 October 2010 - 04:57 PM, said: http://www.visordown.com/uploads/images/Huge/15411.jpg While I'm still a bit so/so on the two tone, let me go on record saying it again "THIS BLACK BIKE…
  28. 2011 VFR Colours 6 Oct 2010 18:42 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 05 October 2010 - 11:34 PM, said: Visor Down is reporting that at least europe is getting some black goodness http://www.visordown.com/uploads/images/Medium/15425.jpg…
  29. Hell for Leather review of the VFR1200F (spoiler: it's harsh) 5 Oct 2010 15:08 Compare the statements of the "reputable" Wes Siler who states that the VFR1200F is terrifying on a race track." with that of ex Pro racer Reg Pridmore who recently ran a DCT version on Willow Springs raceway. �It�s got…
  30. Rumours of a new Honda RVF 5 Oct 2010 13:42 [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? If that's the only thing between me and a race V4? ... HELL YEAH! :bliss:
  31. Rumours of a new Honda RVF 4 Oct 2010 21:02 [image: View Post]kostritzer, on 04 October 2010 - 01:30 PM, said: If Honda builds an RVF1000 for less than 20K that is comparable in performance to the RSV4 factory or S1000RR, I will do whatever I can to get my hands…
  32. Your Favorite VFR pic 30 Sep 2010 19:59 [image: View Post]Axel_7, on 30 September 2010 - 02:25 PM, said: Well if 97VFR750 is allowed to post eye candy then we should all be allowed :)…
  33. 2011 VFR Colours 29 Sep 2010 19:39 [image: View Post]xxxSTRIDERxxx, on 27 September 2010 - 11:32 AM, said: Hi, does any one know if the VFR is going to get a new coat of paint for next year. A coluor change would be nice Color change? :laughing6-hehe:…
  34. 7th gen on the track 13 Sep 2010 18:48 [image: View Post]Terminex, on 13 September 2010 - 01:21 PM, said: nah, it was an older guy (late 40's / early 50's maybe) I think he was just trying to improve his skills on it. I think everyone should do track school…
  35. 7th gen on the track 13 Sep 2010 15:59 [image: View Post]Terminex, on 11 September 2010 - 06:43 PM, said: There was a 7th gen going through track school today at Mid-America raceway. I never got any video of it, as I was running my normal track bike in the…
  36. Your Favorite VFR pic 10 Sep 2010 20:45 My favorite I'd have to say is this one... taken the day I was "Bringin' er Home" back in 2007. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1284150097/gallery_10959_2786_195622.jpg Bringin' er Home Bringin' er Home
  37. vfr1200 vs bmwk1200s 14 Jul 2010 13:07 [image: View Post]deklund, on 14 July 2010 - 01:25 AM, said: BMW K1200RS 98’ (91k miles) (just sold) It’s probably my favorite bike of all time and at the same time, the most expensive... So lots of good miles, lots of…
  38. vfr1200 vs bmwk1200s 13 Jul 2010 15:41 [image: View Post]elevation, on 13 July 2010 - 10:55 AM, said: I am also very interested in this comparison. I know a k1200s or k1300s will be my next bike but since I have had a VFR for so long I am somewhat interested…
  39. Received my hard bags 28 Jun 2010 13:12 [image: View Post]Tamworth, on 27 June 2010 - 09:22 AM, said: [image: View Post]iPepper, on 27 June 2010 - 01:39 AM, said: Alright, here are some pictures of the new bags. The key thing is how they mount on a very…
  40. Received my hard bags 25 Jun 2010 16:44 [image: View Post]iPepper, on 24 June 2010 - 11:19 PM, said: It definitely rides like my 800, but it really reminds me a lot of my 1985 V65 Magna (really miss that bike)...perhaps more of a V65 Sabre since it is a bit…
  41. Another Exhaust Option 16 Jun 2010 13:38 [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 16 June 2010 - 04:51 AM, said: [image: View Post]MattB, on 28 April 2010 - 09:04 AM, said: I'd suggest the VFR1200 to go with a 6G rear and a bag mount system copied from the BMW…
  42. Generations of V4 supremacy 1 Jun 2010 18:00 Tharkun, While I have never met you, I thank you for the reality check :fing02: I couldn't tell you anything about an RC45 beyond that I'd love to ride one sometime. :goofy: [image: View Post]tharkun, on 27 May 2010 -…
  43. Another Exhaust Option 10 May 2010 13:58 [image: View Post]tmausti, on 09 May 2010 - 03:58 PM, said: Here's one by Devil....I kinda like this one.... Devil can (as well as the Akra) look really good in the HIGH position. :fing02: Issue is that I doubt the hard…
  44. Another Exhaust Option 29 Apr 2010 03:12 [image: View Post]tmausti, on 28 April 2010 - 07:35 PM, said: Another Option....Laser The Akro and Laser both look good, the bigger issue for me is the compatibility with the bags. Personal preference, I don't like the…
  45. Another Exhaust Option 28 Apr 2010 14:04 [image: View Post]Beck, on 27 April 2010 - 06:15 PM, said: Looks much better than the OEM, IMO. Funny how the sport bike muffler evolved all the way to being mostly underseat designs just a few years ago, only to fall…
  46. Actual consumption figures and tank range 28 Apr 2010 13:45 [image: View Post]turtlecreek, on 27 April 2010 - 06:43 PM, said: at 38mpg, 185miles/18.5liters. that is about what i get now on my 6th gen/tank. Yes, 185 miles to empty is about all I see on my 5G as well while having…
  47. Why is the luggage so much smaller?? 19 Apr 2010 14:04 [image: View Post]Knife, on 18 April 2010 - 08:21 AM, said: I like those cases. Anyone know if the black strap thingies can be temporarily removed so the gray panel parts can be painted the body color? The black pieces…
  48. Why is the luggage so much smaller?? 17 Apr 2010 03:40 [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 16 April 2010 - 04:38 PM, said: So where is the pic of a 5th gen with the 1200/1300S bags? :offtopic: Somewhere on this site I thought that I'd saw pictures of a fella that has done it.…
  49. Why is the luggage so much smaller?? 16 Apr 2010 21:01 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 16 April 2010 - 03:11 PM, said: Woops, caught someone out in a touchy mood! I already explained that I like being able to stow my helmet in the cavernous Honda side bag - whether I'm…
  50. Why is the luggage so much smaller?? 16 Apr 2010 19:24 [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 13 April 2010 - 02:03 PM, said: [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 13 April 2010 - 01:17 PM, said: [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 13 April 2010 - 12:26 PM, said: Odd about the capacity on the…

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