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kb2wji

56 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 25 Sep 2007 Last seen 11 Mar 2011

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  1. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open kb2wji 36 7 May 2009 22 Jun 2009 kb2wji · 7 May 2009 – 22 Jun 2009
  2. Magnetic Tank Bag Bad For The Metallic Paint? kb2wji 18 29 Apr 2009 30 Apr 2009 kb2wji · 29 Apr 2009 – 30 Apr 2009
  3. Insurance Costs?!? Who Do I Use? kb2wji 23 23 Mar 2009 24 Mar 2009 kb2wji · 23 Mar 2009 – 24 Mar 2009
  4. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling kb2wji 67 28 Feb 2009 5 Mar 2009 kb2wji · 28 Feb 2009 – 5 Mar 2009
  5. Southern Powersports Custom Vfr's kb2wji 15 2 Jan 2009 19 Jan 2009 kb2wji · 2 Jan 2009 – 19 Jan 2009

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  1. '06 worth the wait for a new buyer? 11 Mar 2011 03:22 I had an '06. The VTEC transition drove me insane. It was very obvious, and I couldnt ignore it no matter how hard I tried. Otherwise, absolutely awesome bike. I think the VTEC transition is all relative. It bothers…
  2. Sixth Generation Vfr's 20 May 2009 03:33 When people ask me my HP figures, I tell em, "not nearly as much as it looks like it has" :laugh:
  3. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 22:32 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on May 7 2009, 05:49 PM, said: [image: View Post]kb2wji, on May 7 2009, 05:45 PM, said: My next thought was to use some of that K-Y Warming Sensations stuff.... :biggrin: A Yankee buying KY…
  4. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 21:45 [image: View Post]PolarBear, on May 7 2009, 05:13 PM, said: Since we're on the topic, how about teflon lube? Or just plain petroleum jelly? Just asking... ppm ..> Good question. I'm going with what the lock guy said.…
  5. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 19:01 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on May 7 2009, 02:56 PM, said: Wow. Glad you got it fixed! Thanks. I just want to know where that little piece of metal came from. He said it doesnt look like part of the lock, so who knows.
  6. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 18:50 Problem solved. Brought it to a locksmith. There was a tiny piece of metal jammed up in the bottom of the lock. Not sure where it came from but at least now its gone, and the lock functions fine. The locksmith did tell…
  7. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 17:07 [image: View Post]CrazyInNYC, on May 7 2009, 01:03 PM, said: [image: View Post]kb2wji, on May 7 2009, 11:57 AM, said: [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on May 7 2009, 12:53 PM, said: WTF?!? Did you try pushing down? The lock…
  8. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 16:57 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on May 7 2009, 12:53 PM, said: WTF?!? Did you try pushing down? The lock is probably just stuck against the rubber seal from lack of use? Tried that. It seems that the entire assembly moves…
  9. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 16:51 I guess its off to the shop. Took all those bolts out, moved it around a bunch and it wont open. The key MAY not be going in all the way. It's tough to tell from memory but it doesnt feel as if its going in there all…
  10. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 16:40 Tried that, no go. I thought taking all those allen bolts out I could yank out the whole assembly and clean/lube it....guess not? It just feels like its the wrong key or something. Tried both keys also.
  11. Cant Get My Gas Cap Open 7 May 2009 16:23 First nice day in 2 weeks. Go out for a ride, notice im down to my last drop of fuel. Get to a gas station and I cant open my gas cap! Drove home, dumped a bunch of graphite lube in there....no go. I know this is a…
  12. Tire Mileage (3100 ?!) 5 May 2009 23:57 I got about 5000 out of my D220's. I didnt like them at all. Poor road feel, not sticky enough and surely not enough life for the riding I was doing (not too aggressive) I just put a brand Pilot Road II on the rear, and…
  13. Magnetic Tank Bag Bad For The Metallic Paint? 30 Apr 2009 14:20 [image: View Post]Hypertension, on Apr 30 2009, 07:05 AM, said: [image: View Post]kb2wji, on Apr 29 2009, 06:41 PM, said: Good advice about keeping the bag clean....the magnets are pretty strong and i'd hate to grind…
  14. Magnetic Tank Bag Bad For The Metallic Paint? 29 Apr 2009 22:41 Good advice about keeping the bag clean....the magnets are pretty strong and i'd hate to grind junk into the paint that way. I guess what they are talking about is the metallic flake in some paints may contain some…
  15. Magnetic Tank Bag Bad For The Metallic Paint? 29 Apr 2009 21:59 Just picked up a magnetic tank bag, and the sticker on the bag states that prolonged mounting of the bag on the tank can damage metallic paint because the magnets react to the metallic flaky stuff in the paint. I've got…
  16. Givi 35 Cases On Your Vfr 29 Apr 2009 21:56 Hi guys, I'm about to take possession of an A6 Vtec (2007 model) which has the honda side racks on. does anyone know if the V35 cases will fit straight on or do I need to take the racks off and fit the Givi PLX ones ?…
  17. Who's Looking For A 06 Pearl White ? 24 Apr 2009 10:26 I was in there yesterday looking at it :) My own white '06 was out in the parking lot. It's hard to believe that it will soon be 4 model years old, still sitting there :blink:
  18. Pics Of Your Gps Setup 23 Apr 2009 00:54 [image: View Post]VFRbeliever, on Jan 20 2009, 11:30 AM, said: [image: View Post]vfr_steve, on Jan 20 2009, 08:06 AM, said: I presume all these units displayed here are waterproof? As I'm looking for a GPS having got…
  19. My Aching Back -- Are There Risers That Go Back Further And Higher Than Helibars? 27 Mar 2009 23:25 [image: View Post]vfrobb, on Mar 25 2009, 07:07 PM, said: Guys looks like im in land of the giants im only 5'8" and found the VFRs riding position a little uncomfortable so installed a set of vario bars found them to be…
  20. Insurance Costs?!? Who Do I Use? 23 Mar 2009 20:53 Thanks for all the input. I checked out all of the above mentioned companies, and found the lowest rate through E-Surance (go figure, since thats who I have my auto policies written through) At any rate im still…
  21. Insurance Costs?!? Who Do I Use? 23 Mar 2009 15:11 I moved from NY to TN, and my VFR insurance is skyrocketing! More than double! Who do you TN guys use down here? I'm getting quotes over $1000/year. I was paying $538/year in NY. I'm sure this has been beat to death,…
  22. Givi 35 Cases On Your Vfr 13 Mar 2009 22:06 I have the V35's also. They are pretty nice. I cannot fit my full face helmet in there however. The mounting is easy and allows a little more room than the factory bags between the bike and bag, so mounting just about…
  23. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling 5 Mar 2009 16:19 [image: View Post]WERA910, on Mar 5 2009, 09:49 AM, said: Consider taking the Experienced Rider Course at Chatt State. The first one this year is April 11. I had a good scare about 12 years ago, and this course allowed…
  24. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling 1 Mar 2009 18:36 [image: View Post]TimC, on Mar 1 2009, 01:01 PM, said: [image: View Post]SAFE-T, on Mar 1 2009, 02:36 AM, said: * Most people who crash have no training * Most people who crash were overriding their abilities * Most…
  25. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling 1 Mar 2009 15:21 I really appreciate all of the responses. I know that everything I do, especially my career choice, has inherent risk. Being a LEO is dangerous, but I feel I have far more control over the level of risk than I do when…
  26. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling 28 Feb 2009 17:57 [image: View Post]CrazyT, on Feb 28 2009, 12:40 PM, said: [image: View Post]kb2wji, on Feb 28 2009, 11:42 AM, said: Thanks everyone...maybe im just having a moment of weakness? :blink: Yes. It's raining outside, that's…
  27. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling 28 Feb 2009 16:42 I've been doing alot of thinking lately, mainly about safety. I've seen one too many motorcycle wrecks, and its got me thinking. As much as I love riding, I have to weigh the potential risk. Can I live with the worst…
  28. Vfr Side Bag Option V35 7 Feb 2009 14:53 I have the V35's on my white '06. They look great and the quality is typical Givi. They do stick out a little more from the side of the bike than the OEM bags do, but they still look good. I like the fact that they have…
  29. Shipping Motorcycle 2 Feb 2009 01:33 I had my 2 motorcycles shipped from NY to TN without a hitch for under $550. I started a listing on U-ship.com, and tons of shippers email you with quotes. Some companies, some are private guys with a truck and trailer.…
  30. Givi Luggage Pics 05 Vfr 21 Jan 2009 01:00 Great write-up, thanks!! I have the V35 sidebags on my '06. I love em, but they have a few quirks you should be aware of. If you ride with the key in the lock (i know, im a moron) the bags WILL pop open on you if you…
  31. Southern Powersports Custom Vfr's 4 Jan 2009 04:27 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Jan 3 2009, 06:33 PM, said: Sounds like they're ordering up some ebay fairing kits and powdercoating the wheels, charging you more, and selling the stock bodywork to someone else or on…
  32. Southern Powersports Custom Vfr's 3 Jan 2009 14:23 [image: View Post]Hypertension, on Jan 3 2009, 09:20 AM, said: [image: View Post]kb2wji, on Jan 3 2009, 08:56 AM, said: [image: View Post]Hypertension, on Jan 3 2009, 07:09 AM, said: They had almost a dozen VFRs from…
  33. Southern Powersports Custom Vfr's 3 Jan 2009 13:56 [image: View Post]Hypertension, on Jan 3 2009, 07:09 AM, said: They had almost a dozen VFRs from 07-09 when I was there a couple weeks ago. I'm guessing they really need to move them. Southern Powersports has sold some…
  34. Southern Powersports Custom Vfr's 2 Jan 2009 22:48 I just went down to Southern Powersports (Chattanooga, TN) to pick up another bike cover, and got to talking to the marketing guy. He's a VFR buff and said that the dealership is putting aside one of the red '07's to…
  35. 7th Gen Rumor Mill 18 Sep 2008 19:53 [image: View Post]MacVFR, on Sep 18 2008, 01:32 PM, said: Maybe the can pilfer some parts from the Acura line and add SH AWD to it. I would love to have a 2 wheel drive VFR! Oooooo yea, it would be great in the snow!!…
  36. Sucks To Live Close To Work 6 Sep 2008 17:22 God has blessed me with a 22 mile commute, all twisties, no traffic :biggrin:
  37. Do I Need A Steering Dampner? 28 Aug 2008 20:33 If ya run Dunlop tires, you might want one :biggrin:
  38. Paint Codes For Anniversary Rwb/ Hugger Color 14 Aug 2008 20:30 [image: View Post]ROUSE, on Aug 12 2008, 09:05 PM, said: Pearl Spencer Blue --- PB-308P Candy Glory Red ---- Base Coat - R-101CU -- Top Coat - R-101 Pearl Fadeless White ---- Base Coat - NH-341P -- Top Coat - NH-341H…
  39. Installed My Nuvi 350 On The Bike 21 Jul 2008 22:28 Any downsides of using a non-zumo GPS? I have a Nuvi i'd like to hook up, but im afraid not so much of rain, but the vibrations....any experience of anyone having a nuvi or similar unit for a certain amount of time?
  40. Givi Plx V35 Side Bags And After Market Pipes 2 Jul 2008 00:10 I have the V35, and i'm installing the Laser deeptones tomorrow. I'll send pictures. The V35's dont hug the bike as closely as the factory hardbags, and from the looks of my v35's...you could probably fit any exhaust…
  41. Extended Swingarms 30 Jun 2008 16:00 If you have an extended swingarm, what kind of oil should you use?? :fing02: KIDDING!
  42. Extended Swingarms 30 Jun 2008 03:37 Ya typically see extended swingarms on hyper bikes...the Busa's and zx14's of the world. Usually the bikes that have more power than they know what to do with (our bikes defenitely dont have that problem :fing02: ) I…
  43. Want To Clarify 26 Jun 2008 02:15 Thank goodness! Thanks for the clarification. I'm glad your son is OK, and im sorry to hear about the bike! It's always gonna fall before you sell it. Ever notice you total your car or get it stolen 2 weeks after you do…
  44. Is This True? 29 May 2008 14:25 [image: View Post]TimC, on May 22 2008, 10:36 AM, said: You guys are such a bunch of jaded non-believer conspiracy theorist cynics. I happen to know for a fact that this is the new VFR. I know 'cuz last night a…
  45. Sucks To Live Close To Work 26 May 2008 02:27 I have a 1/2 hour ride each way to work, but its ALL twisties thank goodness :biggrin: The time it takes to get out of the gear when you get to work, and then back into it before you leave really sucks. I have alter ego…
  46. Riot Grrrl, The Crash, The Story, The Pictures 9 May 2008 18:07 I dont even know where to begin. We never really had the opportunity to chit chat, but I must say you're a huge inspiration. I cant tell you how much I appreciate your story, and the strength and faith it must have…
  47. Transitions Lenses? 2 Apr 2008 03:06 I had transitions...they suck. Not dark enough in the bright light, and I never really got the feeling they were all the way clear indoors. I always carried 2 pair with me. NOT ANYMORE!! Got LASIK eye surgery yesterday…
  48. Mileage On A Tank Of Gas 30 Mar 2008 02:57 In the summer, about 190 miles when the light starts flashing. In the winter, maybe 160-170 and the light flashes. I probably ride like a pansy compared to most of you guys though... WINTER GAS SUCKS!!!
  49. Gas Mileage In The Cold 14 Mar 2008 18:58 I notice on the bike and in the car. Fuel mileage in the cold seems to be about 10% less than in the summer. I think it has alot to do with the crap they put in the gas more than anything else. Thoughts? :joystick:
  50. "spy" Picture Of New Super Blackbird 29 Feb 2008 18:38 Yuck :unsure:

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