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SpiralGray

80 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 10 Jun 2008 Last seen 27 Jun 2013

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  1. Traveling in Oregon? Here's a place to avoid! SpiralGray 12 20 Aug 2012 21 Aug 2012 SpiralGray · 20 Aug 2012 – 21 Aug 2012
  2. My Shinko Experiment SpiralGray 81 17 Jul 2009 20 Jun 2011 SpiralGray · 17 Jul 2009 – 20 Jun 2011
  3. Zumo 550 Security Screw SpiralGray 19 15 Jun 2009 9 Jul 2009 SpiralGray · 15 Jun 2009 – 9 Jul 2009
  4. Ram Tank Mount Question SpiralGray 18 28 May 2009 29 May 2009 SpiralGray · 28 May 2009 – 29 May 2009
  5. Arrr... It's Vtec Folks! SpiralGray 37 19 Jan 2009 5 Feb 2009 SpiralGray · 19 Jan 2009 – 5 Feb 2009

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  1. Vfr800 Vs. Tiger 1050 27 Jun 2013 05:09 Bike shopping is fun so enjoy your quest 2thdr Thanks. I sincerely appreciate the time you've taken to respond. It's definitely given me things to think about. The 800 has been available for a few years now so there are…
  2. Vfr800 Vs. Tiger 1050 26 Jun 2013 21:31 Just thought I recognized a flaw of mine in you that I get focused on a bike that I think is best and unconsciously close my mind to other opinions. But you do seem a little defensive... Anyway, I've said too much…
  3. Vfr800 Vs. Tiger 1050 24 Jun 2013 17:11 If you run with high performance bikes then don't sell the VFR... You probably skipped over the part in my post where I said I'm not a knee-on-the-ground drag-the-pegs type rider. When I go out with high performance…
  4. Vfr800 Vs. Tiger 1050 24 Jun 2013 13:37 I own a Multistrada 1200 and a VFR800, and the Multi is easier to do long distances on but the VFR is more fun in the twisties. What really prompted my post was just returning from a ~900 mile trip over 2.5 days and…
  5. Vfr800 Vs. Tiger 1050 24 Jun 2013 02:48 That subject line probably got your attention, eh? You're probably thinking, "What is this idiot talking about, those two bikes are totally different?" And you'd be right. I've had my '07 VFR for five years now, but…
  6. Short & Simple Shinko 009 Raven Review 29 Dec 2012 15:23 For those interested in how they hold up you can check out a thread I started ages ago when I put my first set of 009s on my bike. http://www.vfrdiscus...nko-experiment/ As for the safety factor that some like to tout:…
  7. New Continental Contimotions review 24 Aug 2012 23:32 Chaparral has these in VFR sizes for $165 for a set. Does anyone else have experience with mileage on these? I need a new set of tires. I've been getting ~9000 miles out of the Shinko 009s. These are the same price, if…
  8. Traveling in Oregon? Here's a place to avoid! 21 Aug 2012 23:26 [image: View Post]Africord, on 21 August 2012 - 09:13 AM, said: I suggest we forward this info to: http://traveloregon.com/ and http://www.tripadvisor.com/ Review already written on TripAdvisor (as well as Google…
  9. Traveling in Oregon? Here's a place to avoid! 20 Aug 2012 21:59 Four of us just returned from a trip. On the last night we stayed at the Woodsman Country Lodge in Crescent, OR (on hwy 97 south of Bend). My buddy and I have been staying there since 1999, and in fact stayed there just…
  10. Dropped my VFR 27 Jul 2011 17:15 About a month ago I was on a trip down to Santa Monica. I'd pulled off at a rest stop just north of Santa Barbara to remove my jacket liner and sweater. Backed the bike into a parking spot, started to lean it over,…
  11. My Shinko Experiment 19 Jun 2011 15:06 This is the final update on this thread as the Shinko 009s that I put on in July 2009 came off today. The rear was down to the wear bars in the center. The front probably had a bit of life left in it, but it was getting…
  12. My Shinko Experiment 2 Sep 2010 04:11 btl68 If you compare a Shinko 009 or an 003 profile with a contemporary tire, say an Avon Storm or Dunlop or any other popular tire, you will find that the Shinko's have a much flatter curve Absolutely. The Shinkos (at…
  13. My Shinko Experiment 17 Aug 2010 13:53 Metallican525 I know you have stated multiple times that crashing hurts and so you are a slightly conservative rider. Your original set of tires tells a different story. I have yet to scrub my rear out to the edges and…
  14. My Shinko Experiment 16 Aug 2010 00:28 It's been a while, but in case anyone is still following this thread, here's an update. My buddy and I just got back from a 3930 mile trip through Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada…
  15. My Shinko Experiment 27 Mar 2010 23:38 I've been bad about updating this thread, but truth be told there wasn't much to update. I did a few days rides after our trip last year and the bike has been parked during the rainy months. The tires now have 2479…
  16. ABS : worth it ? 19 Dec 2009 00:39 [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on 18 December 2009 - 08:57 AM, said: Could future buyers also avoided this whole mess by... a) noticing the tar... b) getting trained in the threshold braking technique where you learn…
  17. ABS : worth it ? 25 Nov 2009 14:53 I don't get a discount for having ABS on mine. Whether it's worth it or not is sort of a matter of person opinion. My opinion is that if you're riding the bike on the street one more safety feature isn't a bad thing. If…
  18. 6th Gen Insurance Rates 3 Nov 2009 14:57 I know this is just adding another voice to the choir, but coverages are only a part of what makes up the rate you pay, so comparing rates on a forum isn't a good way to get a sense of what you should or will be paying.…
  19. Price Of A 7th Gen ? 21 Oct 2009 13:52 [image: View Post]soichiro, on Oct 20 2009, 02:03 PM, said: the worst deal was on a 2010 toyota prius. ... Dealers were marking them up to 10k over sticker. This just pi**es me off. The auto industry is in the doldrums,…
  20. Factory Luggage.. 16 Oct 2009 21:08 [image: View Post]Maddog Hoek, on Oct 16 2009, 01:24 PM, said: Does anyone know if v35s will fit to the oem brackets? When I was looking for luggage last year I spent hours looking at pictures of both the Givi V35 and…
  21. Something I Just Noticed... 14 Oct 2009 00:30 [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on Oct 11 2009, 08:17 PM, said: And....what's a C6 Corvette and are they still making Miatas? (Are they still making vettes?) This is a C6 (i.e. sixth generation) Corvette. [image: Posted…
  22. 7th Gen Poll: Alien V Predator 9 Oct 2009 21:14 [image: View Post]kostritzer, on Oct 9 2009, 02:03 PM, said: I'd vote Cylon, as in Battle Star Galactica. Huge compliment in my book! I'll have to go with Cylon as well, although the Clone Trooper is definitely in the…
  23. Vfr1200f Poll, Who Likes It, Who Hates It, And Who's Going To Buy It? 9 Oct 2009 21:11 I can't vote because neither option expresses my feelings very well. - The styling might grow on me, but right now not so much. - I bought an 800 because I didn't want anything bigger. If down the road I want something…
  24. Something I Just Noticed... 9 Oct 2009 14:01 I do find it amusing that when a new/updated model of anything is introduced there is a hue-and-cry from the faithful about how it means the end of the brand. I saw the same thing happen when Chevy introduced the C6…
  25. The First Offical Pic 8 Oct 2009 13:52 [image: View Post]TripleH, on Oct 8 2009, 06:40 AM, said: Holy cow, I had no idea they were killing off the ST1300 too. Doesn't anybody actually read the words anymore? Quote "It is not expected to replace either the…
  26. Stupid Question Of The Day. 6 Oct 2009 01:53 [image: View Post]Monk, on Oct 5 2009, 11:04 AM, said: [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Oct 5 2009, 01:59 PM, said: The thinner handgrip goes on the throttle side, correct? I'd rather re-word this for the sake of…
  27. Getting Stiffed For Insurance 31 Aug 2009 02:54 Comparing rates is fruitless, as there are too many variables to consider. Having said that, when I was shopping for insurance for the VFR I got rates from $1500 a year to $300 a year for the exact same coverage. I also…
  28. My Shinko Experiment 15 Aug 2009 14:54 Just a quick update... A couple of weeks ago some buddies and I did a trip through Washington and B.C. Over four-and-a-bit days we covered 1600 miles that included freeway, hairpins, sweepers, and everything in between.…
  29. Left Over 07 Abs $8883 A Good Deal? 13 Aug 2009 04:54 [image: View Post]VeeferParadise, on Aug 12 2009, 05:01 PM, said: I just bought my 2007 RWB VFR a week ago, with factory hard bags, for 9200 OTD. You did pretty well if it's a non-ABS, but if it's an ABS model that's a…
  30. Left Over 07 Abs $8883 A Good Deal? 12 Aug 2009 23:11 I just did a search on eBay. There are nine (9) 2007 VFRs in the entire country listed. There were two new non-ABS bikes for just a hair under $7k. ABS is a $1k option, so those are really $8k bikes if you think about…
  31. Givi V35 Vs. Oem Side Cases 10 Aug 2009 00:58 My personal opinion is that if you've already got the V35 cases you might as well hang onto them and just get the mounting hardware for the VFR. They look very similar to the OEM cases. If you do a search on V35 you'll…
  32. 6gen Pic Request, Please 8 Aug 2009 18:27 Under the rider the space is pretty restricted. Under the pillion area there's room on either side of the center support for some small stuff.…
  33. My Shinko Experiment 27 Jul 2009 00:49 Went for a 225 mile ride today that covered sweepers, 20 mph corners, and some straight stuff. Just to summarize: old guy (47) crashed once, it hurt, don't want to do it again never touched down a peg feeler, let alone…
  34. My Shinko Experiment 26 Jul 2009 22:51 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Jul 26 2009, 09:21 AM, said: And with that many weights on the rear, it's obvious he didn't line the heavy spot on the tire up with the heavy spot on the rim correctly I double-checked and…
  35. My Shinko Experiment 26 Jul 2009 15:27 I've received a couple of inquiries about tread depth of the tires. I don't have a tread depth measuring do-hickey, and as you may recall from the first post on this thread, I'm a cheap S.O.B., so buying one just to use…
  36. Has Anyone Used The Motorcycle-superstore.com's Preferred Installer Program? 24 Jul 2009 20:19 If you click on the More Info link for each installer you get more detailed information about rates, including the "bring in the wheels off the bike" mount and balance rate. I recently got tires mounted, and the shop is…
  37. Vfr Insurace (new Member/owner) 22 Jul 2009 17:41 I got quotes all over the map as well, ranging from ~$300 to over $1500. I actually laughed out loud when the person who quoted $1500 followed up with, "Shall I write this up for you now?" I ended up going with…
  38. My Shinko Experiment 21 Jul 2009 14:09 [image: View Post]DougFromIndy, on Jul 20 2009, 10:17 PM, said: Wow, thats a lot of weights on those wheels....are you sure the changer is good? The shop is a well-respected race tuning shop in the area that comes…
  39. My Shinko Experiment 21 Jul 2009 01:34 I got the tires mounted and balanced on Saturday. [image: Posted Image] Weights for front... [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] Weights for rear... [image: Posted Image] Seemed like a lot of weight to balance…
  40. My Shinko Experiment 17 Jul 2009 13:53 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Jul 16 2009, 10:15 PM, said: Part of the reason people say to avoid Shinko is that they used to be awful and had nothing good. Perhaps they still are awful, or perhaps they have improved.…
  41. My Shinko Experiment 17 Jul 2009 02:08 After 6477 miles the Metzler MEZ4s that came on the bike needed to be replaced. The rear was down to the wear bar in the middle, and while I probably could have gotten some more miles out of the front, I have a 1300+…
  42. Is This One Of Us On Front Page Of Us129photos.com ? 9 Jul 2009 17:53 http://www.vfrdiscus...p...c=52812&hl=
  43. Zumo 550 Security Screw 9 Jul 2009 02:00 Yeah, but then I'd have to go buy a dremel, which would kind of defeat the purpose of going with a low-cost solution. No Dremel :cool: Yeah, I know, I should hand in my "Guy Card." It's a combination of being a cheap…
  44. Zumo 550 Security Screw 8 Jul 2009 22:17 Ridden thousands of miles without the security screw. Haven't lost the zumo "yet". I figure $7.50 to protect my $575 investment is cheap insurance.
  45. Zumo 550 Security Screw 8 Jul 2009 20:14 Thought I'd do a quick follow up. I ordered the thumb screw from http://www.st-owners...ead.php?t=49002 . When it arrived the Post Office screwed up and tried to charge me postage due on it (and it was the Post Office's…
  46. Vtec 7 Jul 2009 13:58 [image: View Post]Beck, on Jul 6 2009, 11:20 AM, said: My Toyota's 2.4 litre engine has a aystem called VVTi... Mazda's Miata (and perhaps other cars) has had a form of variable valve timing since 2001.
  47. Is This One Of Us On Front Page Of Us129photos.com ? 3 Jul 2009 02:18 [image: View Post]PolarBear, on Jul 2 2009, 07:06 PM, said: A bit light on gear to my taste to be leaning that much My initial thought was similar, "I hope those are Draggin' Jeans."
  48. I Bought My First Vfr! A Red 07 And Have A Few Questions 2 Jul 2009 15:09 [image: View Post]StuntManDan, on Jul 2 2009, 06:29 AM, said: Hi, I'm Dan Hi Dan! I've also got a red '07. Quote in the lower rpm's I'm getting some instability, I'll hold the throttle in the same position and the…
  49. More Fuel For The Fire... 2 Jul 2009 13:48 [image: View Post]Beaver, on Jul 1 2009, 10:42 PM, said: I have never had the opportunity to ride a shaft-driven bike before...What are the cons? I don't understand all the hatred of shaft-driven bikes. I've owned…
  50. Help With A Ram Mount 25 Jun 2009 20:09 FWIW, mine didn't need any adjusting. I used the RAM mount that came with the Zumo 550, which I think is the RAM-B-231Z-2.

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