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tpierce(MP)
57 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 17 Sep 2007 Last seen 25 Feb 2011
Threads started
4 in the archive- Would anyone be interested in a mod that would remove the VTEC system? tpierce(MP) · 3 May 2010 – 5 May 2010
- Shinko Raven 009 Tires tpierce(MP) · 10 Dec 2009 – 20 Sep 2010
- Oem Bags With Givi Trunk And Rack. Doable? tpierce(MP) · 22 Oct 2008 – 23 Oct 2008
- Initial Review Of Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Tires tpierce(MP) · 16 Mar 2008 – 28 May 2008
Recent posts
Last 50 of 57- Looking forward to riding season! Ahhh, can't wait Tim!! I've been riding the ugly GS as much as possible but am waiting impatiently for the warm weather. Pick a day and i'll do my best to make it up there, hopefully along with some of the cinci crew.
- BMW call back [image: View Post]jaimev34, on 22 January 2011 - 10:43 PM, said: They should recall all the beemers to fix the weird turn signal convention. I test rode an F800GS today, and did not like that about the bike. I'm…
- Some pics I really, REALLY want to like it. I do. I just wish they would have left off the VTEC...
- VFR1200 tire comparision [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 08 December 2010 - 06:46 PM, said: [image: View Post]DarkKnight, on 08 December 2010 - 06:42 PM, said: [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 08 December 2010 - 04:00 PM, said: HS did a…
- Weird wear on Conti Road Attack front If the cracks are just at the base of the tread and are small, don't worry about it. That part of the tire flexes quite a bit. The Metzler Tourance on the rear of my bike did that. After wearing it out and getting a new…
- Valve Stem replacement Thing is about valve stems is they can dry rot and get cracks around the bottom that are hard to see if you aren't looking. Also, you can plug a tire if you get a nail in it while out on a ride, but you can't replace a…
- Dunlop Roadsmart? The Roadsmarts are a sport touring tire, good for if you plan on lots of highway. they wear pretty good. That being said, i prefered the Bridgestone 021s more and the Michelin Pilot Road 2 s best of all. 021s can be…
- New Bike (to me , anyway)! [image: View Post]2thdr, on 21 July 2010 - 11:39 AM, said: [image: View Post]tpierce(MP), on 21 July 2010 - 11:34 AM, said: [image: View Post]spaceman, on 21 July 2010 - 09:42 AM, said: I just purchased an 08 with 2050…
- New Bike (to me , anyway)! [image: View Post]spaceman, on 21 July 2010 - 09:42 AM, said: I just purchased an 08 with 2050 miles on it. This came from a dealer and they have no idea if it has synthetic or reg. oil. What would be the prudent course…
- Linked Brake Burnouts ?? [image: View Post]5thave, on 14 July 2010 - 12:23 PM, said: [image: View Post]dutchinterceptor, on 14 July 2010 - 10:01 AM, said: Rear brake is only activated by front wheel movement. Errr---uh I think the rear brake is…
- Linked Brake Burnouts ?? It can be done. As mentioned above, as long as you can keep the front wheel from moving while you have the brakes on, you are good. I just ended up putting the tire against the curb, held the brakes and went for it.…
- Final Drive hot to the touch? [image: View Post]Monk, on 09 July 2010 - 05:11 PM, said: [image: View Post]UltraMagnus, on 08 July 2010 - 08:08 PM, said: [image: View Post]Monk, on 03 July 2010 - 05:59 PM, said: This is for anyone that hasn't had a…
- 2nd Gear Flat Spot is Dangerous! If you haven't already, start talking to Honda about this issue. Seriously. Don't expect them to be reading these boards. Start with your dealer, take the bike in, explain the problem thoroughly. If they can't find a…
- Received my hard bags They look great. I thought the ones i had on my 6th gens looked nice and high quality, those look even better. So you are able to key them to the ignition key? That's real handy. My BMWs have been that way, too bad the…
- Heating / Cooling Just one of the inherently bad things about the side mounted radiators with only one fan. The Fan doesn't even kick on until 221F or so. Under 230 you are ok, above that (mine only did it once in stop and go traffic), i…
- Would anyone be interested in a mod that would remove the VTEC system? [image: View Post]marid2apterbilt, on 02 May 2010 - 08:26 PM, said: Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image I would suspect that if you do engage Vtech all the time you will lose alot of the Low end grunt the VFR in…
- Would anyone be interested in a mod that would remove the VTEC system? [image: View Post]dweese, on 02 May 2010 - 07:07 PM, said: Nope I love my V-Tec and wouldn't trade it for anything :cheerleader: As far as eliminating the transition? Those who don't like it are always seem to be…
- Would anyone be interested in a mod that would remove the VTEC system? Crazy question here, but i'm trying to figure out something to do for a senior design project and this seems like something. The VTEC system on 6th gens is activated using oil pressure to lock the lifters going from 2…
- Staintune service Very cool. Glad to know they stand behind their product. I loved the staintunes i had on my VFR, seemed to be great quality. Don't think we'd get quite the same service here in the states though...
- First Ride Impressions :mad: PICTURES!!! you know we want them. Congrats on the new ride.
- First Time Wheel Removal -Loosen rear lug nuts while bike is on sidestand -put bike on centerstand -use bunjies or rope to secure centerstand to keep it from folding (optional, but extra insurance) -put something heavy on the back of the bike…
- A lot new tyres for season Wow, really interested to see the new Bridgestone. I liked the 021s i had on the VFR and i have now the OEM 020s on the FZ6 which i was planning on replacing with PR2. The 023's front tread pattern does seem simliar to…
- Lifting feet off the pegs at RR Xings I know for a fact that TimC just downshifts, floors it and ramps railroad tracks... :rolleyes:
- Shinko Raven 009 Tires [image: View Post]Hobie1dog, on 10 December 2009 - 08:39 AM, said: I read all these tires threads with enthusiam, as the thin strip of rubber that is making contact with the road is of such great importance to your…
- Handguard Options? "Hippo Hands" were my solution. I used genaric ones intended for ATVs from a local moto shop. They worked good. With the grip heaters, i was able to wear my thin gloves in even the coldest days comfortably. Many times…
- Seat Cowl Removal? lol, set the hammer down... Take off the seat, stand at the back of the bike, seat facing forwards. Look under the seat. at the front of the cowl are 2 round tabs in the seat that the cowl is locked into. Pull the cowl…
- Help Me Reach Top Speed You are pretty much there... On a really long flat stretch i got my '04 up to an indicated 154 or so. It just kept going up to 154, then down to 150, then back up. Held it for a bit then slowed. It was drag limited (it…
- Vfr Woes Part 3 Good luck with your surging issues. That is one of the primary issues i got rid of my VFR. I couldn't stand the surging. Sometimes the bike was great, no problems. Other times it'd get so bad the thing wouldn't maintain…
- Oem Side Case Vs Givi V36 Side Case I thought they were pretty much the same dimensions, i think the Honda racks just allow them to sit closer to the bike. I kinda liked the bubble butt: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/tpierce0000/PICT0012.jpg
- It's Another One Of Those Bloody Vtec Threads Weeeelll... My first VFR, with 0-4750 miles (when i stuffed it) pretty much ALWAYS had a harsh VTEC engagement. I could always feel it, no matter how soft or how hard i was on the trottle when i it hit. At WOT in first…
- Givi's Touring Windscreen Had a Givi screen, it did a good job of deflecting the air up, but i got a good bit of buffeting right under my helmet (i am about 6'1"). I ended up buying a Windjammer II, which quieted the ride down a lot. Then i…
- 5th And 6th Gen Headlights On 6th gen, the bottom 2 are on for low, and the top 2 AND bottom 2 are lit on high. On 5th gens, both lights are lit for low and high, i don't know if the low filiments are still powered oh high though. HTH
- Dunlop Roadsmarts Impression Also, DDO, remember that the BT-021s and Roadsmarts are only dual compound on the rear tire. The front is a single compound.
- Dunlop Roadsmarts Impression Can you explain to me what is going on with the pictures there? It almost looks like an exagerated case of what happened to my front tire. I have Roadsmarts, too, and I noticed it was getting a flat spot in the center…
- Tallest And Widest Screen For Best Protection? I have a givi, not the nicest looking, but it works. http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/tpierce0000/DSC02642.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/tpierce0000/DSC02638.jpg It's stronger than the zero gravity…
- Finally Finished The Bike. Very nice looking. I've been considering getting my staintune cans and pipe powdercoated black over the winter. Your heatshields look really nice in black. I wonder if they will have a problem doing the mufflers and SS…
- Let The Mods Begin :) [image: View Post]Peto, on Oct 23 2008, 11:36 AM, said: saftey wire? What are you guys talking about? Attaching a wire to the drain plug and to the bike so if it vibrates out you don't lose it? hmmm..... More so that it…
- Let The Mods Begin :) Very nice, gotta agree with Tim, i'm jealous of the Ohlins... Is that a stock fan? Why the replacement?
- Gas Mileage In The Cold A few things i have figured out over time about these bikes and the cold. - The things run rich on cold starts (really rich with my PC on it, too) and on really cold days, they can take quite a while to warm up, that…
- Oem Bags With Givi Trunk And Rack. Doable? I've been searing and haven't found a definite answer yet. I have OEM hardbags already. Can i mount a Givi trunk using the Givi rack or do i have to buy Givi racks for my sidebags as well, as i think the honda ones are…
- Tyres, Temperatures And Pressures The recommended tire inflation is what is on the sticker on the swingarm, 36F, 42R. That is what is recommended for all tires under all loading conditions. The 42psi on the tire is just there so that someone doesn't put…
- Tyres, Temperatures And Pressures Tim, i just set my tire pressure cold in a cold garage and run with that. I rode in today (30F out), got here, hop of the bike and check the temp of my tires with my hand (very scientific...). Even after 25 miles of…
- Dunlop Roadsmarts:5000 Mile Wear Report Gotta agree with everyone thus far. I've hit the 5500 mile mark on my Roadsmarts. They are great tires. I've ridden in dry, wet, straight slab, twisty backroads, cold and hot, they are great tires. They replaced BT-021s…
- Fork Oil Fish Oil Huh? is there a procedure for changing the fork oil without taking the forks out? I have 18.5k miles on the original fork oil, no issues for me.
- New To Vfr, Clutch Adjustment Question Other than that, all you can do is bleed it. That will only help if their is air in the line, which will give you a mushy feeling. Other than that, there is really nothing you can do but get used to it.
- Simply Can't Do A Burn Out. yeah, VFRs can't do burnouts!! :warranty: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/tpierce0000/VFR/DSC03437.jpg
- How Many Have Had Stuck Tstats? [image: View Post]Joe Rider, on Aug 29 2008, 09:45 AM, said: Now this has got me focusing on my bike's temperature. This morning it was 46 degrees. I have a 12 mile ride on side streets, boulevards and expressways.…
- The High Mileage Thread... What Do You Have On Your Vfr? Just coming up on 15k on my '04..
- Initial Review Of Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Tires I got these tires mounted up at the beginning of the month as replacements for my worn out BT-021s. I was totally happy with my 021s and reading everywhere that these tires are supposed to be a good bit better than the…
- Gas Mileage In The Cold yup, check your temps, you should be able to maintain a minimum of 166F all the time once warmed up. i just went through all of this... Buy the thermostat online and you'll get it much cheaper than from the dealer.…
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