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francois_payen
32 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 5 Apr 2008 Last seen 11 Feb 2017
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All 32- Touring Iceland Hello all, This summer I'm going to Iceland for 11 days (first two weeks of July), and one idea I'm toying with is to rent a bike and tour around. I know this a definitely a long shot, but if any of you have any…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise Finally had the chance to get on the bike today and try my newly-adjusted MRA X-creen, along with my windjammer and a fresh set of earplugs (NRR 33). The windjammer does make a noticeable difference at slower speeds…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise 28 minutes ago, Hosspower I don't know about the technical specs on the Bose. I do know they are amazing. I got them because our dog snores really loud and now I can sleep. If I were you I would pickup a set from best…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise 23 hours ago, Hosspower Have you tried the Bose Active Noise Cancelling earbuds? You want quiet, they do quiet. In fact I took them out after short test ride because it was scary quiet. I have a Sena Bluetooth with…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise So...I put about 600 km on the bike yesterday with the X-Creen fitted on in "dual pivot" mode, and the verdict is a resounding "Meh": big disappointment. I tried several heights / angles and it doesn't seem to make much…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise Thanks for the info, digitallyhip. Anyway, I just went ahead and ordered an X-creen touring clamp-on extension and a Windjammer helmet skirt. From what I read these two items seem to give results for most people, so I'm…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise I was looking at different windscreen reviews (GIVI, ZG, MRA Vario) and it really seems to be a crapshoot. Has anyone tried fitting an "universal" clamp-on extension to their stock screen ? Something like this: Vario…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise Thanks for the replies. I just got back from a 4-day trip and I think for me, there will be three aspects to the solution: Discard earplugs earlier . These things are super cheap and available everywhere. They seem to…
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise Hello all, I experience pretty loud wind noise when riding my '02. At first I thought it was due to my previous, low-budget helmet, but I've recently upgraded to a better one (HJC RPHA ST, which is supposed to be on the…
- A trying weekend to say the least Thanks for all the replies, guys. The battery is indeed an easy fix, and I must admit I had it coming. I've been putting off replacing it for too long (it looks like the original battery, and it's a 10-year old bike).…
- A trying weekend to say the least So...for one of the first times this season, the weather was actually nice here yesterday and I decided to go for a ride to cheer myself up (because I just joined the club of the legally separated Saturday). Somehow,…
- Dutchy's Last Ride in 2011 As usual, great pics Dutchy. And I vote "No" on the spandex... :blink:
- Nova Scotia to Smoky Mountains [image: View Post]VFR-SPORT, on 10 June 2011 - 09:21 AM, said: I believe about 2 1/2 days to the beginning of the BRP from Saint John. slabbing it mostly, I95, I84 across Mass to Wilkes-Barre, Penn. area, down I81 to…
- Nova Scotia to Smoky Mountains [image: View Post]DDO-VFR, on 09 June 2011 - 07:18 PM, said: If you don't go do the 'tail of the dragon', well...you'll never be able to say you did it.... Last year I slabbed it on the 81 until Harrisonburg. Jumped on…
- Nova Scotia to Smoky Mountains Hey! I was able to convince my buddy Ben, with whom I had previously taken this 12,000 km epic trip to Texas , to take some time off in August and join me for another ride. Ben can take about 10 days off, I can take…
- What's the best Riding Music? I've tried it a few times, but my helmet isn't quiet enough and I gave up on listening to music while riding. To be able to hear the music properly over the noise, I find I'd have to crank it way too loud (even with my…
- 86 vfr 700 sidecar wheelchair motorcycle vid Wow! That's an awesome toy! I'm sure you just caught the attention of a lot of the serious wrench benders we have on here! :fing02: Edited August 1, 2010 by francois_payen
- Poll: Does the VFR (5th+) have enough power to keep you happy? The only times I wish the VFR had more ooommph is when touring two-up with the side cases and tank bag full, otherwise there's plenty of power for my skill level. I'd rather push my limits on a smaller displacement bike…
- Catalynya Moto2 race (spoilerz) It was the first time watched a Moto2 race...I must say it was quite the introduction to the series! Pretty good show...I definitely will be paying more attention to Moto2 now! That crash was absolutely horrible, I…
- Staintune Exhaust makes noise! [image: View Post]Donnie1967, on 03 June 2010 - 01:29 PM, said: So... is the '02 gonna suffer any negative side effects from missing 50% of its exhaust inserts? I'm running mine without those inserts, and have…
- The big '02 refresh project [image: View Post]kaldek, on 14 March 2010 - 04:12 AM, said: Sargent seat Basically, what's the consensus on these? I ride to work every day and also pillion my wife, but I would really like to keep the pillion seat…
- Honda Canada Press Release [image: View Post]FotoMoto, on Oct 21 2009, 12:11 PM, said: What is the current price in Loonies for an 09 VFR? Last time I visited my stealership the '09 had a price tag of about 13,000$.
- Honda Canada Press Release [image: View Post]Bruckner, on Oct 21 2009, 12:07 PM, said: [image: View Post]bryan217, on Oct 21 2009, 07:14 AM, said: But they'd probably end up taking sales away from the 7th Gen. I don't think so, two different…
- Honda Canada Press Release [image: View Post]Bad Boy, on Oct 21 2009, 03:32 AM, said: So they are bringing over the CBF600, I wonder if the States will see that too. It looks as dull as the 599 that was here a few years ago. I would like to see…
- Buying A Used 6th Gen [image: View Post]FotoMoto, on Oct 7 2009, 03:26 PM, said: No real curse on 02's. I'd assume that year sold the most (no big changes even to the present model) and is now the oldest; hence most available used. A stator…
- My Season Is Officially Over. Pictures Added. Man...that SUCKS!! Real sorry to hear that...but glad you're okay.
- Do Some Of You Guys Ride Cruisers? I used to have a '99 Shadow Aero (the 1100 with the single-pin crankshaft). It was my first bike...I liked it, but I was not entirely in love with it. I did the cruiser thing for 2 years, only to find out that it wasn't…
- More Fuel For The Fire... [image: View Post]elizilla, on Aug 7 2009, 12:53 PM, said: Now to go really far off topic: The other thing that really struck me about Nova Scotia, was the lack of road rage, or indeed any driver aggression. I swear…
- Tell Us Your Favorite Modifications. My three favorite mods, in order: Sargent seat, Staintune pipes, handlebar risers...
- My Shinko Experiment [image: View Post]Monk, on Jul 17 2009, 10:36 AM, said: [image: View Post]Luvmyvfr, on Jul 17 2009, 07:57 AM, said: When I change my tires, I can't ever remember the mileage I had on them, so I started writing the…
- My Shinko Experiment [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 the mileage on the inside of the tire(usually the rear) with a…
- Safety Recall magicman Well, I made my appointment today. The dealer said it should take about a week for the harness to come in. Here's to hoping it's not on backorder from Honda Canada. It shouldn't be...I took mine to Pro Cycle in…
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