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GGray

127 posts recovered 12 threads started First seen 3 Aug 2008 Last seen 2 Mar 2010

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  1. Going Yellow! GGray 14 17 Oct 2009 3 Dec 2009 GGray · 17 Oct 2009 – 3 Dec 2009
  2. Round Tires Rock GGray 9 9 Aug 2009 10 Aug 2009 GGray · 9 Aug 2009 – 10 Aug 2009
  3. May Have To Sell My Vfr GGray 27 27 May 2009 4 Jun 2009 GGray · 27 May 2009 – 4 Jun 2009
  4. Under Fairing Cover GGray 9 9 May 2009 10 May 2009 GGray · 9 May 2009 – 10 May 2009
  5. Acumen Volt/gear Indicator. GGray 1 4 Apr 2009 4 Apr 2009 GGray · 4 Apr 2009 – 4 Apr 2009
  6. Lower Clip On's GGray 18 18 Feb 2009 22 Feb 2009 GGray · 18 Feb 2009 – 22 Feb 2009
  7. Vtec In The Cold Weather? GGray 16 20 Nov 2008 3 Dec 2008 GGray · 20 Nov 2008 – 3 Dec 2008
  8. 8th Generation Vfr GGray 12 3 Nov 2008 4 Nov 2008 GGray · 3 Nov 2008 – 4 Nov 2008
  9. +2 In Back Or -1 In Front? GGray 11 9 Oct 2008 10 Oct 2008 GGray · 9 Oct 2008 – 10 Oct 2008
  10. Hurricane Ride GGray 8 4 Sep 2008 5 Sep 2008 GGray · 4 Sep 2008 – 5 Sep 2008
  11. Oil Cooler Size? GGray 18 29 Aug 2008 30 Aug 2008 GGray · 29 Aug 2008 – 30 Aug 2008
  12. Lemon Glow The New Vfr GGray 22 21 Aug 2008 22 Aug 2008 GGray · 21 Aug 2008 – 22 Aug 2008

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  1. VTEC-SC... 2 Mar 2010 19:58 hmmm.. Bummer I just sold my 6th gen to buy a 600rr... Might have to pick up another 6th gen to SC.. Lower compression more boost=even more power... scary. I thought mine was pretty fast without a blower.
  2. Honda's 2010 VFR1200F vs. The Pump 22 Feb 2010 22:44 [image: View Post]Brown81, on 16 February 2010 - 03:53 PM, said: Disapointing to learn that 145HP and 80+lbft is not considered powerful anymore. If we are going to bring up the K1300S, and how fast it is, then let us…
  3. ABS : worth it ? 26 Jan 2010 03:40 [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on 25 January 2010 - 09:28 PM, said: [image: View Post]dirtbag, on 22 January 2010 - 04:08 PM, said: super interesting column in Feb Motorcyclist by Keith Code. Guess they are going to…
  4. Linked Brakes 18 Jan 2010 19:43 I won't own a bike without ABS.. Or Linked brakes if available.. Or traction control if available... i think these article say all thats needed on the subject... http://www.motorcycl...s_us/index.html Or go pick up the…
  5. As it turns out, yella just ain't my thang 12 Jan 2010 17:30 How about Subaru Rally Blue with the wheels gold with matching Gold logo's, or silver logo's.
  6. Benefits of Power Commander on stock 6th gen? 29 Dec 2009 05:25 Mine has a PC2 I think Not sure whose map its pretty smooth and the transition is not bad at all if you modulate the throttle and don't slam it wide open the transition is almost not noticable. Or slam the thing open…
  7. Man, I like the White VFR1200. 10 Dec 2009 03:15 Yeup someone do her up in yellow.. The white one sure pops in the pictures though... Id take a white one..even though silver would probably be faster :goofy: If that was the case then Id have to have a matchign silver…
  8. Going Yellow! 19 Oct 2009 20:05 I was.. My foot has healed and I just ride with the pain its bearable... So i figured i would paint it, the lower fairing is starting to get rock chipped enough I think it needs paint. I will post pictures when I get…
  9. Going Yellow! 17 Oct 2009 14:42 Ive decided to paint my VFR Lemon Glow its a mettalic pearl yellow. I'll post pictures when I start on it next month... Also plan to paint some stuff black, fork legs, frame, swing arm,
  10. Factorypro Shift Kit 17 Oct 2009 14:38 What does the shift kit do? Just curious.. Shorter throw on the lever or no clutch shifting?
  11. Safety And Color Coordination... 12 Oct 2009 01:22 This is one reason i kwwp wanting to paint my vfr the blinging yellow... More visable thanthe silver which blends in and is not real high viz at all... If I painit yellow I plan to have some pretty bright gear to ride in
  12. Well She Almost Made It Through A Season ! 15 Sep 2009 18:02 Dam hope you feel better. I fear the day I go down... I imagine its alot like riding a bicyel you either have wrecked or will... If I go down the wife will pull the plug on the bike :( Put some frame sliders on they…
  13. Thinking About A Sprocket Change..... 6 Sep 2009 18:11 Isn't it cheaper and easier to do -1 on front? I guess adding two out back is less stress ont he chain and -1 in front. I don't really do much highway riding. I would like to try -1 up front out :cool:
  14. Father Son Moments 4 Sep 2009 15:18 Thats a good post! My son just turned 2 a few weeks ago. He likes watching Moto GP but not F1... And anything with wheels is good for him. He has the lightning tool box and in the morning we find him in the bed with his…
  15. Overheating With Cozey Map 19 Aug 2009 15:00 Mine heats up really fast down here (MS) in any kind of stop/start traffic. Even on hot days with all the humidity getting into VTEC much will make the temps go up. I rode Monday night and at the one light I hit temps…
  16. Round Tires Rock 10 Aug 2009 01:52 it made my foot feel better too :goofy: Phhhh it still hurts just not as much... I rode 105 miles Friday night... With two friends. I called home at 8:30 to check in with my wife and let her know I was okay. She asked…
  17. Round Tires Rock 9 Aug 2009 19:53 [image: View Post]trickster, on Aug 8 2009, 11:33 PM, said: I just got new skins too, better than sex, I can't afford PPs right now being broke and out of work they would break me at 2 sets a month, but I am a lardass…
  18. Round Tires Rock 9 Aug 2009 02:29 So after almost a year of riding the same tires I bought the VFR with I finaly put some new Pilot Powers on it... They guy at the shop who mounted them told me the back was normal but the front looked really bad since…
  19. Thinking Of Trading The Vfr Dont 1 Aug 2009 12:43 I see guys out on sport bikes doing th eone handed hip Im cool...reality... Dam my hands hurt I need to sit up position LOL... While I go by thinking...Man that looks like its not comfy... :cool: Sure wish my tires…
  20. May Have To Sell My Vfr 4 Jun 2009 18:22 Yup. :cool:
  21. May Have To Sell My Vfr 4 Jun 2009 03:30 Update: After working from 9:45am until 7:45pm, non stop, and missing two bank appointments on Friday. I managed to go to the banks on Monday. And sat down with the wife to discuss my business and finances. She told me…
  22. May Have To Sell My Vfr 30 May 2009 12:43 [image: View Post]Peto, on May 30 2009, 01:08 AM, said: [image: View Post]GGray, on May 28 2009, 03:18 PM, said: Yeah, the wife is hard on my arss about the shop. The problem I have is the building and land. Family…
  23. May Have To Sell My Vfr 28 May 2009 19:18 KBmoto.com Nice! Good luck! I think a Web Based business is the way to go these days. Or a business with a mix 70% web/30% shop. Yeah, the wife is hard on my arss about the shop. The problem I have is the building and…
  24. May Have To Sell My Vfr 27 May 2009 22:32 [image: View Post]ECX585, on May 27 2009, 04:46 PM, said: What type of business are you in? I own a bicycle shop and specialize in mid to high end road, and tri bikes, and custom fitting services. I sell a few cruisers…
  25. May Have To Sell My Vfr 27 May 2009 21:45 Well.. The dollar/value ratio of a 88-91 M3 is getting crazy. 95-99 is about at the bottom...Except a 95M3 Lightweight.. HOLY CRAP are they High dollar!!! A RUFF 88-91 E30M3 runs 8-10k.. DECENT one 10-15k with 150k on…
  26. May Have To Sell My Vfr 27 May 2009 21:21 [image: View Post]chonsey, on May 27 2009, 04:09 PM, said: [image: View Post]ECX585, on May 27 2009, 01:24 PM, said: [image: View Post]GGray, on May 27 2009, 04:02 PM, said: Well. I may have to sell my much loved VFR..…
  27. May Have To Sell My Vfr 27 May 2009 20:02 Well. I may have to sell my much loved VFR.. My business is sucking wind like a hoover on 11... I'm depressed... I love my VFR... Sucks... :mellow: Only light.... I could use it as an excuse to buy a new one if they…
  28. Going, Going..... Gone 27 May 2009 02:53 Errrr was that an actual beer can inthe exhaust... I have been looking at BMW's but the horrror of not having a dealer anywhere close, and the horrid final drive stories I have read... Makes me like my trusty VFR even…
  29. Having Trouble Maintaining Proper Chain Tension 27 May 2009 02:43 So I guess flipping it up on the bars and seat is not recomended for changing the chain :goofy: Gary..now exiting comic mode :beer:
  30. For The Love Of All Things Holy Cant Anyone Keep Their Bikes Upright ! 25 May 2009 00:57 The PO of my VFR low sided at low speed. Never bothered me in my purchase if its repaired properly its fine. especially if its a low speed event. I've dropped mine twice.... 1. short legs at a gas station after about a…
  31. Hey Guys, Look What I Did To Today! 20 May 2009 03:39 Sorry to hear about the accident. It is scary in traffic. Sounds like the FD guys basically caused it. i woudl miss my VFR if I lost it :( Mainly because If I lay the VFR down my family will KIA all future motorcycling…
  32. Sixth Generation Vfr's 20 May 2009 03:22 I think when I bought mine from Das Bones the dyno sheet had 102WHP. I can go check.. All I know is its fast enogh for me. I would hate to see how a "fast bike" feels.... :cool:
  33. My New Vfr 20 May 2009 03:12 I love my 03, it has Heli Bars on it .I keep waffling about wanting stock or not. I go ride sometimes and think stock would be better....Then I go out and think MAN this thing is comfy with the Heli bars!! My buddy has…
  34. Under Fairing Cover 9 May 2009 23:03 They scrape the bottom of the bike..... Yeah, no that won't effect me I don't plan to lean mine over that far.. Maybe on track but no way on the street. I've had one to many cases of 30mph bicycle road rash, with lycra…
  35. Under Fairing Cover 9 May 2009 19:21 I don't see how it could scrape. All the sport bikes have everything covered up. I may try the fiber out first then try carbon, I have both.
  36. Under Fairing Cover 9 May 2009 02:52 Just curious if its just me but the VFR lines are so nice except when you see a picture of one leaning over with all the exhaust and crap visible underneath.. I have never seen an under bike cover. Anyone seen one or…
  37. How To Make A Rwb Anniversary Look Better. 30 Apr 2009 16:11 [image: View Post]dogman, on Apr 30 2009, 12:51 AM, said: Here's mine with gold wheels http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o209/dogman_010/Img_1899_r.jpg That looks hot with gold wheels. I want to do my silver bike in a…
  38. Acumen Volt/gear Indicator. 4 Apr 2009 19:15 I am thinking about getting the acumen volt and gear indicator since I would like to have a gear indicator and a voltmeter. Combining hte two in one unit looks like a good solution. And it has the plug in play harness…
  39. First Real Ride After New Modifications. 26 Mar 2009 16:42 Just curious what rate you used up front. I keep thinking about firmign mine up but where I live the roads are not exactly smooth and the bike seems to really do well now on the non smooth sections I ride. Does it…
  40. Chain Longevity? 26 Mar 2009 16:39 I clean and lube mine basically every month regardless of how many miles I ride. Its the anal retentive bicycle guy thing. I clean and lube my road bike chain every few weeks. I hate gritty drivetrains... Also comes…
  41. Newbie 26 Mar 2009 16:32 I like the goldish wheels on the red and silver.. You should enjoy the VFR I love mine ! Man I think I am paintign my wheels bronze or gold!! Looks hot!
  42. 2011 Vfr 1000cc - 1200cc V4 Engine 21 Mar 2009 13:15 [image: View Post]mica, on Mar 21 2009, 12:12 AM, said: Where the heck does Honda do their market research? I do no get where they think people want an automatic. Kudos for pushing the technology envelope but...... If…
  43. 2011 Vfr 1000cc - 1200cc V4 Engine 19 Mar 2009 19:51 While you guys bitch and complain I'll go get on the list to buy one :fing02: No joke If it looks half as good as my 6th gen bike I am buying one...I like all the techno toys :beer: If it shifts as fast as a dam VW DSG…
  44. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 18 Mar 2009 18:30 [image: View Post]Dutchy, on Mar 18 2009, 12:53 PM, said: I use MOTOREX :fing02: on sprockets................ [image: Posted Image] :biggrin: I'd call that "like new" condition :biggrin: I run through a front ring set…
  45. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 18 Mar 2009 16:43 I've been using Dupont Teflon Multi use dry lube. Goes on wet dries nicely and does not fling all over. Got it at Lowe's. Its in the blue can they have another one in a yellow can but its more like Lithium grease. I…
  46. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 18 Mar 2009 14:54 [image: View Post]spotthedogg, on Mar 18 2009, 09:33 AM, said: I am doing pearl and I was planning to do true black gloss in the stripes but the thought of the '06 black pearl never occurred to me. Also wondering if…
  47. It Is So Nice To Own A Vfr 17 Mar 2009 19:24 [image: View Post]vanion2, on Mar 17 2009, 02:05 PM, said: [image: View Post]GGray, on Mar 17 2009, 12:56 PM, said: Wow glad I live where I can ride all year long :cool: I rode twice last week! Only twice? I rode mine 4…
  48. It Is So Nice To Own A Vfr 17 Mar 2009 18:56 Wow glad I live where I can ride all year long :cool: I rode twice last week!
  49. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling 28 Feb 2009 20:54 I've been an avid cyclist for over 20 years. Ridding a pedaler is probably more nerve racking than a Moto. Every time I ride at least a few times ont he rides we get buzzed by cars, trucks you name it... wearing spandex…
  50. Does Anyone Know The Fuel Injector Size / Flow Rate? 27 Feb 2009 17:24 [image: View Post]coderighter, on Feb 27 2009, 12:17 PM, said: [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Feb 27 2009, 11:21 AM, said: I'm thinking it should be in the service manual, but I'm not sure. Toro1 would probably know! I…

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