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rodm850g

25 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 14 May 2009 Last seen 20 Feb 2012

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  1. VFR discontinued{per Cycle World} rodm850g 14 26 Nov 2009 30 Nov 2009 rodm850g · 26 Nov 2009 – 30 Nov 2009

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  1. Purchase Advice ... VFR 1200 or ST1300 20 Feb 2012 02:13 jjarama, Being the owner of a 5th gen VFR and an 04 ST 1300 its a good set of bikes for me. Price shop some more on the ST or even check the ST1300.us.com sites classifieds... I didn't notice your age listed but the…
  2. VFR 800 VS 1200 27 Aug 2011 15:38 Guys, The best of both worlds is easy....The 1200 is a fine machine no doubt....It took me a long time to get a 5th gen VFR and I couldn't be happier....In another thread a fellow called a bike a 'gentlemans VFR" I put…
  3. What to pay for a new 2010 VFR from dealer? 27 Jun 2011 19:39 Nick, Must be a promo from Honda...Southern Honda in chattanooga is at 12,997.....good luck in your purchase.... Rod [image: View Post]buicknick72, on 23 June 2011 - 02:35 PM, said: Looking to buy a VFR1200F. A dealer…
  4. What to pay for a new 2010 VFR from dealer? 27 Jun 2011 19:32 [image: View Post]buicknick72, on 23 June 2011 - 02:35 PM, said: Looking to buy a VFR1200F. A dealer in NY has one listed for $12,999, all fees included, new, 2010, Manual transmission. What is a good negotiating price…
  5. What to pay for a new 2010 VFR from dealer? 27 Jun 2011 19:31 [image: View Post]Zyvek, on 27 June 2011 - 01:14 PM, said: [image: View Post]CADMAN97, on 24 June 2011 - 08:13 AM, said: I just bought a 1200 from a dealer just outside Milwalkee, WI for $11488. That's Harley country up…
  6. Broken Exhaust Stud 22 Jul 2010 17:02 [Guys, I went through this one on a different bike last year. I have an oldSuzi GS850G...I lost 5 of the original8 bolts....I useda Time-Sert kit from Wholesale tools...they are listed in the Fastenal cataloge or site…
  7. Too expensive retail prices 25 Feb 2010 17:09 Guyus, Just a thought but the new ST1300A model is the same money...at any rate to have the best of both worlds a good clean used VFR 5th or 6th gen and a clean used ST1300 could be had for less than the new 1200.You…
  8. A lot new tyres for season 25 Jan 2010 15:26 Keny, There is a new Michelin coming out to replace the power and the power 2ct.....I hope B/Stone did a re-mix of the 021 front compound....a tire I like but not its longevity.....and by these new improvements and…
  9. Time For Another Oil Change/.. 30 Dec 2009 05:33 Guys, as I recall when I signed on I promised not to post up which oil/tire types of questions....didn't promise not to make comments about other posts though......Like one fellow who has run his machine for 10 years on…
  10. external tire plugging 12 Dec 2009 06:52 Guys, I have the stopN Go in my bike tool bag and the gun at home. The times I have used the bike kit with the plugs it was as a way to get home. Tire was low on air but luckily I was on my ST1300 and one bag is for…
  11. A non VTEC 6th gen? 6 Dec 2009 16:53 Guys, I know I'm crazy ut I want a 6th gen bike with a new 5th gen motor.... Rod
  12. VFR discontinued{per Cycle World} 26 Nov 2009 06:18 Guys, Don't know if this one is true or not but if not Sport Rider told it....and it is on page 40 of the January 2010 issue...long live the VFR Rodm850g my bad on the rag it was Sport Rider
  13. ABS : worth it ? 26 Nov 2009 06:11 Guys, The ABS on my 04 ST are worth their weight in gold....as it is written anti lock brakes....very effective in the wet, had ridden to a class I was giving and pulled up in my front yard that evening after…
  14. Vfr1200f Riding Position Comparison 20 Oct 2009 13:00 Guys, I dont remember the w/b on my ST1300 but if they are similar to the 1200 and I hope its shorter.....the difference would be you won't toss it around with abandon like you can toss the VFR.....I didn't take time to…
  15. The First Offical Pic 9 Oct 2009 15:57 Guys, I like the looks of it....but I have a VFR and aST1300 and they are both paid for.... So why do I wat to get rid of my perfectly good bikes just because a new model has come out....nah not me...I'm gonna get me…
  16. Corbin Seat Material 1 Oct 2009 02:04 Bryan, I got a leather for my ST1300....it now resides on a shelf.....Sargent no longer offers the grip tex material....but that is the bomb... Rodmy 5th gen seat is stock...fine for blazin.. Rod
  17. How Not To Group Ride 19 Sep 2009 20:04 Guys, Far be it from me to be judgmental....but any takers on them not riding in a staggard formation.... Rod p.s. many clubs ride next to one another..2x2 as it were....I prefer to be to the opposite side of t he man…
  18. My Shinko Experiment 17 Jul 2009 14:21 Guys, These tires may be just fine, the price is fine,and if you are on a down turn or want to impress your wife with a meal that is fine too.....One poster remarked the technology was about 10 years out of date...nah…
  19. How To Keep From Scratching The Top Triple? 14 Jul 2009 10:39 Guys, I have to agree with the poster who simply stated use one key.....unless you are the school janitor and are in need of them all the time.....I love to see someone with pagers phones and three keyrings ...are you…
  20. Shinkos, Anyone? 12 Jun 2009 09:56 Guys , This is an interesting thread to me...I was around when Yokahoma was the mfg for the most of what is being sold as a shinko. The Yokas were fine tires and I kept our racer {at the time} for the Dealership I…
  21. New Pirelli's 5 Jun 2009 20:32 Good bye Strada,hello angel
  22. Pictures Of 09 Vfr? 3 Jun 2009 20:34 somebody likes to beat themselves up...LOL just left the mother ship site, the color for 09 is like a model"T" any color you want as long as its black, for 08 its silver or silver....subtle changes between the bikes but…
  23. Recommend A Tank Bag 2 Jun 2009 18:51 take a look at Giviusa.com nice soft luggage too Rod
  24. Bar Options For Stock 5thgen Forks 26 May 2009 03:19 a2db, Theres always the Heli bar....and at the IMS down in Greenville I saw these folks www.swattmotorcycle.com they got risers of differing heights from 1 1/2 tp 3 1/2 inches... check the addy and for the Heli search…
  25. Public Service Announcement 14 May 2009 21:59 Hi Guys, New here ,but not new to paint and body work, take a good panel with you and the can scan it and make it to the hue you have...you can get the honda color code but thats not of much use....sides the PPG is less…

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