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bryan217
230 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 13 Aug 2009 Last seen 3 Apr 2017
Threads started
10 in the archive- Time For A New Battery? bryan217 · 21 Apr 2014 – 27 Apr 2014
- Dreaded Honda Clips bryan217 · 8 Aug 2012 – 23 Aug 2012
- 6th Gen OEM Luggage Installation Guide bryan217 · 27 Mar 2010 – 25 Aug 2010
- Ram stem mount on 6trh Gen bryan217 · 6 Mar 2010 – 18 Jun 2010
- Bag liner for OEM bags bryan217 · 15 Dec 2009 – 15 Dec 2009
- Seat not latching on 07 bryan217 · 15 Nov 2009 – 17 Nov 2009
- Initial Ride Impressions Of My 07 Vfr bryan217 · 22 Oct 2009 – 28 Oct 2009
- Pdf Manual? bryan217 · 1 Oct 2009 – 1 Oct 2009
- Corbin Seat Material bryan217 · 27 Sep 2009 – 1 Oct 2009
- Looking At This 07 Anniversary Edition bryan217 · 16 Sep 2009 – 7 Oct 2009
Recent posts
Last 50 of 230- My New Bike Congrats. I love that color scheme. It's my second favorite, next to my RWB. Wish they sold it here in the states in that color.
- Sixth-Gen LED Taillight Bulb Retrofit I just bought these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2D3W0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 based on another thread here. Not really happy with them. I swapped out one of the tail light bulbs to see the…
- New 8th gen - $6,500!! That's what I paid for my leftover 07 with ABS in 2009. I like the 8th gen, it's definitely a refined 6th gen, unlike the 7th that was completely different. (That's not to say I don't like the 7th gen. A friend has one…
- Bikes of the future...too funny. I remember that! BSG had gotten sooo corny by that point. :goofy:
- Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise WalkThisWhey, 8/27/2016 at 10:39 PM I have a Bell RS-1 helmet and a double bubble windscreen. Sounds familiar! I have the same. :cool: For those who use the Mighty Plugs, how do they work with comms? I have a Sena…
- Need Ideal Waterproof Bags For Factory Side Cases I've got the Bestem, also. Never had a problem with them getting wet, but like has been said, the bags themselves don't really need to be waterproof as the hard cases are. I did have a problem with the zipper breaking…
- My Local Dealership Quit On Shoria/ballistic/all Lithium Batteries.... I just put a Shorai in mine earlier this year, so I can't speak to its long term reliability, yet. But so far it's been great. I'll see how it handles the winter, when I try to go out at least once a month, if even for…
- 6Th Gen Fill Up Questions/tips? I've pushed my luck (or at least thought I did) with the blinking light on for a while, 15-20 miles. But whenever I fill it up, it's like 4.9 gallons. I don't think I've ever seen it over 5. Guess I'm too nervous about…
- Ordered A Shorai Lfx18A1-Bs12 Battery For My Beast I just picked up a LFX19A4-BS12 for my 6th gen a couple of weeks ago. It wasn't all that much smaller than the OEM, though it was definitely shorter. I needed a couple of the pads that came with it to fit properly. As…
- Time For A New Battery? I heard that on the winter starts. I can use that time to get all my gear on anyway. I got the higher capacity one of the two that fit the VFR. It actually isn't all that much smaller than the Yuasa, just in height. A…
- Time For A New Battery? Well I ended up getting the Shorai, put it in last night. Rode to work this morning and had to stop for gas. Started right up with one push of the button. So far, so good.
- Time For A New Battery? Definitely new battery time. And get the one for an ST1300. Same exterior dimensions and more power! Shorai lists the LFX18A1 as the "standard" recommendation and the LFX19A4 as the "duration" recommendation. I was…
- Time For A New Battery? I just recently installed a shorai in my CBR, first impressions are great. It will shave 6 lbs off your VFR's weight if you care. I don't ride in <30 F. weather, if you do, cold starting can be an issue. I'm not too…
- Time For A New Battery? I've had the battery (new) since I got the bike (new) in 09. Lately it's been giving me a hard time starting sometimes, mostly after being off for a short time. It started fine this morning. Went to do a quick errand at…
- Installed shorai lithium iron phosphate battery I was just thinking that battery on my 07 probably won't last much longer. When it's time, I plan on replacing in with a Shorai as well. I saw them at the NYC show a few years ago and have followed them since.
- Gps Mount / Device Mount On The Viffr I've got a Ram mount in the steering stem for my Zumo. I use a short arm to keep it low to the tank so it doesn't obstruct the gauges. I don't need to see it (though I can with a quick glance down) as I have it synced…
- Pilot Power 3's I put PR3's on mine late last year. I've put about a thousand miles or so on them, and love them! I would definitely buy them again.
- Ordered Vfr1200 Hard Bags. Have You Had Issues briandor You might want to cancel that order with your dealer and order them here: http://www.accessories4bikes.com/vfr1200f-color-matched-saddlebags-p-11472.html Sounds like the dealer is charging you MSRP. Don't know…
- New to me 2001 Congrats Mike! It took you long enough, but I'm glad you finally found one, even it is a 5th Gen and not a 6th. :rolleyes:
- Calling on RWB owners.... paint scheme layout I just found a cowl for sale on another forum, if you're interested: http://www.sport-tou.../topicseen.html
- Calling on RWB owners.... paint scheme layout I'm a little late to the game, but been busy at work and haven't logged on in a bit. If you still need something specific, let me know and I should be able to help you out as far as pictures and/or measurements.
- Dreaded Honda Clips This is not the typical, 'how do I remove the stupid Honda clips on the fairing'. I actually had no problem at all removing them, didn't break or lose any. But now that I'm putting it back together, I can't figure out…
- VFR Mods You have done.....with links, if possible. Corbin seat w/backrest (didn't like, sold it, now back to stock) Honda OEM side cases (well worth the $$) Zumo 550 Grip Puppies Fazzo adjustable levers Pilot Road 3's (I agree with Mark, they're fantastic!) I've been…
- New Zumo 350LM out I have a Zumo 550 I bought a couple of years ago. I was hoping Garmin would really step it up on the next Zumo. But I guess not. Yeah, it's got lifetime map updates (worth about $60-70) and it's about time they got lane…
- Please weigh in on this '07 RWB...Calling all VFRD family.... Need your help!!! I believe there were a lot more than 1k of them built, also. The low mileage could very well be true, because likeblakem said, they were still selling brand new 07 RWB's even as recently as a couple of months ago. That…
- OEM Luggage waterproofness A couple years ago, I got stuck in an all day rain coming back from a trip. The bags were great, not a drop inside.
- Would you buy another 6th Gen VFR? If I had to replace mine for some reason, with only 10k on it, I would totally get another identical 07 RWB w/ABS. Down the road, when it's time to retire my 07, I'll prob look at a 7th gen as the 6's will be getting…
- OMG! - Earplugs - A state of Zen Since I've gotten back to riding a few years ago, I wear ear plugs all the time. I'm not sure where I found the instructions, but I have been doing it properly. When I used to ride in my younger days, I never thought of…
- Newbie VFR owner Let me be the first to welcome you. You came to the right place for all the info you could need/want. Somebody will be along shortly to give you some advice, BTW, you (and the bike especially) don't exist without pics.
- Hard bag paint scheme. Opinions please! I like the looks of the RWB. If I were to get mine painted, that's what I'd go with. Off topic, Red Runner, I rememeber that Evel. My brother had one when we were growing up. Too bad he doesn't have it anymore.
- Bestem liners for OEM hardbags 15% off They're supposed to be really good, but I had the zipper go on one of mine in less than a year. And I didn't use it a whole lot in that year.
- Sargent VS Corbin how is your butt doing after your purchase? I had the Corbin with the backrest for a season, then sold it. It was the carbon finish, which we found slippery for my textile pants and her denim. Leather may be different. That's why we sold it. My wife loved the…
- Really hard to put on centerstand. I don't have too much of a hard time getting mine up on the stand, unless I'm on soft ground in my gravel driveway. But that video makes it look very easy, almost too easy.
- Best textile jacket brand for durability The new Alpinestars textile look nice. I like the hi-viz mesh one. I don't need another jacket, though. Nor can I afford one. But if I was in the market, I'd look real close at the AStar.
- Lazy Traffic Lights If it goes a full cycle without changing, I just run it. We don't have red light cameras around here, so it's not an issue. I've heard of the sidestand trick, but forgot about it. I'll try to remember it for next time.…
- Best textile jacket brand for durability [image: View Post]Jon28, on 14 October 2011 - 08:57 AM, said: Teknic is hard to beat for the money. I have owned and used Teknic, Tourmaster/Cortech, and Firstgear. Of all the commerically produced gear, I believe these…
- Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete I've love my Zumo 550. It's rugged and waterproof and syncs with my Cardo headset and iPhone with no problem. Yeah, the Bluetooth is only mono, stereo would be better for the music, but music isn't my primary use for…
- Best textile jacket brand for durability I've got a Cortech by Tourmaster Sonora Air. It's a decent jacket, but I've had issues with the velcro sleeve tabs. The velcro appears to be glued on and I've had to re-glue it a couple of times. Like Ron said,…
- Good Comm Unit? The Cardo Q2 is a good unit, too. A little older technology, and cheaper, than the G4. I love mine.
- I-phone holder My buddy just bought a RAM mount for his iPhone for his CBR600RR. If anyone can find more info on the glove tips, I'd love to pass it on to him.
- I just upgraded vfrd to the latest version of invisionboard I like it! It seems to work much better on my iPad than the old version did, either mobile or regular. I always preferred the desktop version because of the iPad's big screen. But the new one looks great as is.
- Best distance/commuting tire [image: View Post]V-FORE, on 16 August 2011 - 11:04 AM, said: Lonerider, Good luck with the tires, I have had great service & pricing through where to buy I have purchased about 3 or 4 sets of tires through them, they…
- Which online map do you use for route planning? I use Google Maps to plan my own custom routes that I import to my Zumo. I've heard of TYRE before, it's supposed to be pretty good. One of these days when I have time, I should check it out, too.
- Do my levers look right? Anybody else with the 'red' adjusters notice fading? They weren't a dark red to begin with, but they're starting to look a little pink.
- Looking for advice I think it's a little pricey. Not crazy pricey, but a little. But then again, I practically stole my 07 RWB w/ABS in late 09 for $6999.
- My Shinko Experiment This is timely, as I'm about to start looking into replacing my tires, and price is definitely a factor. I was wary of the Shinkos a couple of years ago, when I had to replace the rubber on my R6. But now, I'll…
- 7th Gen Accessories - Sticker shock ! [image: View Post]briandor, on 27 May 2011 - 01:38 PM, said: Unfortunately the dollar is doing so hot against the pound either. And shipping is a small fortune to boot. I've found it's actually cheaper to get stuff in…
- GPS's I love my Zumo 550 for the usual motorcycle related details: waterproof, touch screen works with gloves, buttons in case you don't want to use the touchscreen, easy to do custom routes, syncs with my phone and Cardo…
- Looking to upgrade. [image: View Post]spaceman, on 17 May 2011 - 07:53 PM, said: IMO, definitely go with the ABS. This is my first bike with it, and I will never go back.....just my personal preference! I have an 08, and it is silver. The…
- Does anyone do long rides with stock seat? :beatdeadhorse: [image: View Post]Dutchy, on 08 May 2011 - 11:13 AM, said: Maybe time to re-surrect the "nut powder" discussions.......... :laughing6-hehe: Anti-monkey butt powder is indispensable once it starts to get…
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