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leanit

138 posts recovered 8 threads started First seen 16 Aug 2008 Last seen 21 Jun 2010

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  1. High RPMs on cold morning start-ups leanit 25 9 Mar 2010 11 Mar 2010 leanit · 9 Mar 2010 – 11 Mar 2010
  2. Good Gear Or Crap? leanit 19 11 Apr 2009 16 Apr 2009 leanit · 11 Apr 2009 – 16 Apr 2009
  3. 6th Generation Magazine Reviews leanit 1 29 Mar 2009 29 Mar 2009 leanit · 29 Mar 2009 – 29 Mar 2009
  4. Camera Hound leanit 10 5 Oct 2008 5 Oct 2008 leanit · 5 Oct 2008 – 5 Oct 2008
  5. Oldest "new" Vfr leanit 12 30 Sep 2008 1 Oct 2008 leanit · 30 Sep 2008 – 1 Oct 2008
  6. V5 Update leanit 24 29 Sep 2008 1 Oct 2008 leanit · 29 Sep 2008 – 1 Oct 2008
  7. Winter Storage leanit 33 29 Sep 2008 6 Oct 2008 leanit · 29 Sep 2008 – 6 Oct 2008
  8. The Best Cruise Control? leanit 20 20 Aug 2008 24 Aug 2008 leanit · 20 Aug 2008 – 24 Aug 2008

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  1. Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... 21 Jun 2010 00:49 [image: View Post]Dutchy, on 20 June 2010 - 05:20 AM, said: there you go........... taste is a personal thing indeed I would lean more for a shorter can but I like seeing mods on bikes so I go with a :fing02: for…
  2. Clunking in Front end 31 May 2010 18:09 [image: View Post]gll429, on 26 May 2010 - 02:17 AM, said: i think your head bearings are a tad loose.. they will turn side to side with not problem.. then clunk when you hit the brakes. :+1: My '96 CBR 1KF was having…
  3. VF500F New Acquisition 27 May 2010 02:27 Welcome to the site! :fing02:
  4. Local Hillbilly Ran Me OFF THE ROAD! 20 May 2010 22:40 A close call. Glad you're okay! :fing02:
  5. %0 Miles On 'er! 25 Apr 2010 18:34 :beer: Nice ride. I'm glad to hear she is prettier in person than the photos in the magazines. The rear quarter view 3/4th is the best to me but the nose and vertical gills just don't look right (to me). I look forward…
  6. My New VFR1200F USA 24 Apr 2010 13:47 Great pictures. Ride safe and when possible give us update on her as the miles rack up. Ride safe, JD
  7. Triumphant (at least for me) Return!!! 2 Apr 2010 11:49 [image: View Post]TonySanchez, on 02 April 2010 - 12:27 AM, said: Thanks for the welcome back. Pictures will be posted soon once it is given a bath. What a wonderful ride home. I had almost forgotten how much fun the…
  8. GET BENT!!! 21 Mar 2010 23:04 Sorry for your bad break with no humor intended at all. Yeah you're right, it could be worse. Right now you are making plans to rebuild your bike and in my book you've won the biggest lottery of all - LIFE! Okay, pep…
  9. New Blue VFR 14 Mar 2010 01:18 Good job!!! :beer:
  10. The awesomeness of the BMW 1000RR 12 Mar 2010 01:58 [image: View Post]1976Mike, on 10 March 2010 - 09:55 PM, said: No words necessary 14,200RPM A game changer for sure. BIKE magazine dynoed one and had 183 hp at the back tire. That's 3 more than a 'Busa. BMW is…
  11. High RPMs on cold morning start-ups 10 Mar 2010 23:02 [image: View Post]landlover, on 10 March 2010 - 05:48 PM, said: [image: View Post]leanit, on 09 March 2010 - 04:46 PM, said: Gang, The last few mornings I have ridden the VFR (2007), the temps are in the 38-45 degrees…
  12. High RPMs on cold morning start-ups 9 Mar 2010 21:46 Gang, The last few mornings I have ridden the VFR (2007), the temps are in the 38-45 degrees range and once it ticks over, she revs to 2500-3000 rpms and stays there. Once the temp reaches 155-160 she falls off to…
  13. Vf1000r Rebuild 7 Mar 2010 12:32 Feel proud brother. That is one sweet deal and the bike looks great! JD :beer:
  14. One VFR1200F now in my garage 28 Feb 2010 23:58 [image: View Post]Jussi, on 28 February 2010 - 03:35 PM, said: [image: View Post]magicman, on 28 February 2010 - 02:25 PM, said: The key thing I've been missing is a headlight comparison. In the German magazines I have…
  15. Cycle World full test 28 Feb 2010 12:42 You are probably correct that Honda is not focused on past or present VFR owners to guide their future directions. I for one am glad they are not. Honda surely has done focus groups to provide an extra feedback point or…
  16. Cycle World full test 27 Feb 2010 21:55 [image: View Post]PaulW, on 25 February 2010 - 09:43 PM, said: Just picked up the new issue of Cycle World and they have a full test. Described as "Stunning". All Testers were very impressed. Faster than a ZX-14 in the…
  17. Introducing... 27 Dec 2009 14:26 Welcome and good luck with your project. I would love to attempt a rebuild but don't own the skil sets needed. Nice looking ZX-11 to the side. Daily driver? Ride safe, JD
  18. So I Need Thicker Handgrips, What Do I Do ? 9 Jul 2009 00:11 But seriously, you can get thicker foam padded grips just about anywhere. BMW dealerships tend to have them a lot, but any dealership should carry somethign that'll work for you. [/quote] :+1: Cycle Gear has 'em for…
  19. Nick Ienatsch 's The Pace 29 Jun 2009 00:29 Good information. Thanks!
  20. Picked Up My New Bike! 26 Jun 2009 00:42 Timmy phoned and said he had to change his drawers! Seriously though, a sweet ride. I really like the blacked out look on the exhaust. Ride safe, JD
  21. Vfr Climbed Mt. Washington 16 Jun 2009 08:35 Good write-up. Sitting here watching the news and seeing all the hail that New Jersey got yesterday, you were pretty lucky. Glad you made it okay and thanks for the report on the PR2s. :fing02:
  22. Baby's Home! 14 Jun 2009 10:58 [image: View Post]LEGEND, on Jun 14 2009, 04:48 AM, said: http://www.vfrdiscus..._4706_40504.jpg Glad she is out of the crate and into the light. That is a sharp color and really pops in the sun. Ride safe, JD :biggrin:
  23. Mine Mine Mine Mine ! 12 Jun 2009 00:46 Sharp! Keep us up to date on the mods, JD
  24. Riding Again After An Accident 12 Jun 2009 00:39 alwaysaware I have a coworker that laid his bike down in rush hour freeway traffic to avoid crashing into a car. He avoided hitting anything, picked up his bike and rode it home. The next day he was back on his bike…
  25. Hrc Swingarm Upgrade... 6 Jun 2009 13:19 [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [/quote] Oh I want one! I do want one! Damn!!! That is sweet with a cup of sugar to boot. If duplicated, what would one cost. I have tried not to become a "man of the streets"…
  26. Shinkos, Anyone? 6 Jun 2009 12:28 [image: View Post]gooch, on Jun 6 2009, 01:05 AM, said: I just rode the shinko 009's in the worst rain we've seen around here lately. Plus, they were still pretty new and the roads had been dry so it was the worst for…
  27. May Have To Sell My Vfr 30 May 2009 00:44 [image: View Post]GGray, on May 27 2009, 05:21 PM, said: [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,…
  28. Going, Going..... Gone 26 May 2009 23:41 [image: View Post]dbs05, on May 26 2009, 07:22 PM, said: [image: View Post]billyjackjimbob, on May 26 2009, 06:48 PM, said: No shame in trading one great bike for another. I could really see enjoying a GS. No need to…
  29. Tribute To The 25th Anniversary... 25 May 2009 12:41 [image: View Post]dogman, on May 25 2009, 01:37 AM, said: Heres mine on a Firestorm ride. (bit of a rose amongst the thorns, LOL) http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv121/bigfella_01/VTRRide090016Cropped.jpg Gold rims…
  30. Tribute To The 25th Anniversary... 24 May 2009 19:39 [image: View Post]Buttonhook, on May 24 2009, 02:53 PM, said: I just bought the three part white pearl paint!!! I'm going to do the wheels before I ever ride the darn thing!!! Remember to post pics ASAP!
  31. Tribute To The 25th Anniversary... 24 May 2009 11:40 [quote name='VFOr' date='May 24 2009, 12:28 AM' post='615415'] RWB in Oregon This series of pictures makes me want to create a RWB calender. Great back ground choices and awesome tribute pics to Honda's tri-color.…
  32. Tribute To The 25th Anniversary... 24 May 2009 11:35 RWB - is it just me or does this tri-color add class to the VFR's lines? I love it when other riders ask can they take a piture of it. To date, I've had an older couple on a Harley, one GSXR rider, one Ducati dealership…
  33. My New Vfr 21 May 2009 01:23 Great bike but I see speed is not important to you since you bought the slowest color. ;p Glad to see you brought the girl back home. Ride safe, JD
  34. Hey Guys, Look What I Did To Today! 14 May 2009 02:09 [quote name='Kanadian Ken' date='Apr 30 2009, 10:29 PM' post='608846'] MOST importantly - you are alive tonight to share this!!! Really sorry to see you had this happen. Again - glad you are here tonight to talk about…
  35. Got My 07 Vfr Painted What You Think? 14 May 2009 01:43 Nice! Real nice. Mick called and wants to take it for a spin. :biggrin:
  36. Pictures At Last 13 May 2009 01:02 Nice bike! Very clean and paint choice is sharp! Thanks, John
  37. Picking Up New Vfr Wednesday 30 Apr 2009 00:43 Good news! Don't forget to post pics! :biggrin:
  38. New Items On My Vfr; Helis, Throttlemeister, And Grip Heaters 24 Apr 2009 21:05 [image: View Post]klinquist, on Apr 22 2009, 04:25 PM, said: [image: View Post]zx5go, on Apr 22 2009, 09:41 AM, said: The throttlemeister I'm not sold on yet. They look great and the operation is smooth but you have to…
  39. New Rwb 17 Apr 2009 22:39 [image: View Post]spyder, on Apr 17 2009, 02:57 PM, said: A friend of mine is looking for a CBR600 so I looked at what Charlotte Honda has for sale. They always have good deals on Hondas. They just lowered the price on…
  40. Want Chrome? 15 Apr 2009 20:59 [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on Apr 15 2009, 01:42 PM, said: Again, im not generally a fan of chrome, but this actually does work. The paint and the chrome work well together. Would probably look better if you removed…
  41. Want Chrome? 15 Apr 2009 20:54 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on Apr 15 2009, 01:24 PM, said: make that 2(two) NOs Come on Timmy. Step from the dark side into the chrome side! You'll just need some shades! :cool:
  42. Shinkos, Anyone? 12 Apr 2009 02:10 [image: View Post]1LuckyDude, on Apr 11 2009, 07:13 PM, said: I am spooning on a set of 003 Stealths for my next set. They are NOT as bad as most would have you believe. :rolleyes: I love how peeps will say they suck…
  43. Shinkos, Anyone? 11 Apr 2009 22:45 [image: View Post]Paladin, on Apr 11 2009, 05:38 PM, said: My local roads are largely chip/seal, very tough on tire wear. I am lucky to see 3500 kms on a sport tire or 5,000 kms on a sport-touring tire. I have the HF…
  44. Good Gear Or Crap? 11 Apr 2009 02:48 Gang, I was doing a little surfing between storms and found this site, Jackets4bikes. Here are a few of the suits they are offering. The red/whit/black suit is on sale for $189.00 and the blue/black suit is $239.00 and…
  45. Scorpion Exhaust 8 Apr 2009 09:12 [image: View Post]chonsey, on Apr 7 2009, 12:38 PM, said: [image: View Post]2wheels4me, on Apr 7 2009, 09:07 AM, said: Can anyone with a Scorpion round or oval stainless steel exhaust, tell me if the can/muffler is…
  46. A Little Disapointed With My New Vfr 7 Apr 2009 00:05 [image: View Post]Carlos, on Apr 5 2009, 07:19 PM, said: Bought a 2008 (special import) Interceptor. These bikes are not available from Honda dealers here. It cost me app. $30,000 for the special import. :mad: This is…
  47. 6th Gen Custom Exhaust 5 Apr 2009 12:42 [image: View Post]JTG, on Apr 5 2009, 04:00 AM, said: I also made a cart for my new (to me) welder. It still needs to get painted and a plywood shelf under the water cooler but I like how it turned out. [image: Posted…
  48. 6th Generation Magazine Reviews 29 Mar 2009 12:25 All, I have been looking for older magazines with articles on the VFR. I was on-line the other day and found a site that had a link to GreaseRag.com. They have different bike magazines and the one I was after Road Bike…
  49. My Aching Back -- Are There Risers That Go Back Further And Higher Than Helibars? 28 Mar 2009 23:26 One thing that would help you is to buy one of those inflatable balls to sit on at work.....FYI.......John [/quote] My wife said that an IT person in her building uses one of those. :+1: With that being said, Friday, I…
  50. My Aching Back -- Are There Risers That Go Back Further And Higher Than Helibars? 25 Mar 2009 13:47 [image: View Post]cbennett5199, on Mar 24 2009, 07:01 PM, said: Unfortunately, most of the riding I do now involves longer slab runs, and my back has been getting worse for a while. I have ridden with heli-bars a while,…

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