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Solomoto

171 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 27 Oct 2009 Last seen 31 Mar 2013

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  1. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete Solomoto 106 10 Oct 2011 30 Mar 2013 Solomoto · 10 Oct 2011 – 30 Mar 2013
  2. Long Term Owner's Report - DCT at 15000 miles Solomoto 27 19 Sep 2011 26 Sep 2011 Solomoto · 19 Sep 2011 – 26 Sep 2011
  3. New VFR1200 DCT (for those on a tight budget) Solomoto 6 12 Sep 2011 13 Sep 2011 Solomoto · 12 Sep 2011 – 13 Sep 2011
  4. New Shoes: Pilot Road 3 Impressions Solomoto 17 12 Sep 2011 1 Oct 2011 Solomoto · 12 Sep 2011 – 1 Oct 2011
  5. ECU Update from Honda...reported on UK site Solomoto 14 7 Sep 2011 3 Oct 2011 Solomoto · 7 Sep 2011 – 3 Oct 2011
  6. Arai XD-3 Crossover Helmet Solomoto 3 5 Dec 2010 5 Dec 2010 Solomoto · 5 Dec 2010 – 5 Dec 2010
  7. My Suspension Makeover is Now Complete Solomoto 27 26 Sep 2010 11 Oct 2010 Solomoto · 26 Sep 2010 – 11 Oct 2010
  8. Vibranator Bar Dampers Solomoto 10 29 Aug 2010 17 Jul 2011 Solomoto · 29 Aug 2010 – 17 Jul 2011
  9. VFR Steering Quirk? Solomoto 12 19 Jul 2010 20 Oct 2010 Solomoto · 19 Jul 2010 – 20 Oct 2010
  10. 2nd Gear Flat Spot is Dangerous! Solomoto 65 5 Jul 2010 16 Jul 2010 Solomoto · 5 Jul 2010 – 16 Jul 2010

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  1. 23K+ Km And A Possible Dct Failure? 31 Mar 2013 22:16 Hi fotodaddy, While it is encouraging to hear from Honda about your dilemma, it is not good practice to post all of your direct communication on this or any forum. It can potentially sour any goodwill between you and…
  2. Ohlins Spring Rates 15 Jan 2013 05:19 UPDATE I finally got my shock back from Ohlins with the 1200 lb spring. It took me about 5 hours to install start to finish. I would be much quicker a 2nd time. I struggled to get the old shock out the bottom until I…
  3. Ohlins Spring Rates 14 Jan 2013 07:36 UPDATE I finally got my shock back from Ohlins with the 1200 lb spring. It took me about 5 hours to install start to finish. I would be much quicker a 2nd time. I struggled to get the old shock out the bottom until I…
  4. 8th Gen? RC213V slated for production in 2014 22 Sep 2012 07:38 [image: View Post]motormike, on 22 September 2012 - 01:52 AM, said: Oh great... a rich person's bike. Would you rather it be a poor man's bike? This bike will be a halo bike much like the NR750 was. Sent from my DROID…
  5. I'm back, Proud New Owner... 2010 VFR 1200F 13 Aug 2012 03:04 Looks like Huntington Beach Honda is a Powerhouse dealer, same as Hollister Honda where I bought mine, which means they get volume pricing and access to inventory not available to ordinary dealers. People in the bay…
  6. I'm back, Proud New Owner... 2010 VFR 1200F 13 Aug 2012 02:22 Congrats on the new bike. Just curious, what dealer did you buy from?
  7. Looking at a new 1200 DCT, Got ?'s 9 Aug 2012 20:35 I guess I should add my own experiences, I've more than 27K miles in the two years since new. The DCT for '12 has a slightly different behavior when in auto shift mode compared to the '10, when doing a manual trigger…
  8. Looking at a new 1200 DCT, Got ?'s 9 Aug 2012 05:45 [image: View Post]dadofseven, on 08 August 2012 - 11:22 PM, said: ...... The DCT in manual is still an automatic with a paddle shifter. No difference. So if the DCT in manual mode is still an "automatic", why then does…
  9. Looking at a new 1200 DCT, Got ?'s 9 Aug 2012 01:43 [image: View Post]dadofseven, on 08 August 2012 - 07:22 PM, said: I have a 2012 manual clutch....it has the EFI map updated from the 2010, but other than that they are about the same. The DCT just makes me think of it…
  10. Hail Mary Plea - Need a new Left Radiator and Upper Hose ASAP 9 Jul 2012 01:51 Try a local radiator repair shop, there should be plenty in your local area.
  11. Fuel Range 6 Jun 2012 21:18 I've mentioned elsewhere that I typically get about 44mpg avg and 47mpg hwy. I don't ride like 23yo. so that might have something to do with it. I can expect the tank to go dry at about 210-215 miles which has actually…
  12. New to VFRD, soon to be getting VFR1200fd 2 Jun 2012 23:59 I've got 26K miles on my DCT. Clutch engagement is still as linear as ever. There is typically a bit of grabbiness when the engine is cold before the hydraulics circuits have had a chance to equalize. To get around this…
  13. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 20 May 2012 05:02 Here is my smartphone cradle on the VFR. It's simply the auto windshield suction mounted cradle for my phone which happens to be a Motorola Droid Bionic. This worked very well and never came loose at all after nearly 4K…
  14. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 20 May 2012 03:49 [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on 19 May 2012 - 09:20 PM, said: [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 19 May 2012 - 07:07 PM, said: The future is now and it will only get better! Thanks for the review. Did you use the CoPilot Live…
  15. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 20 May 2012 00:07 As the thread starter, I guess I should chime in once more. I just returned from a 3600 mile two week trip thru UT, CO, NM, AZ from CA. I used CoPilot Live exclusively on my phone and didn't even bother bringing my Zumo…
  16. Ordered my Bazzaz Z-Bomb today! 20 Jan 2012 02:59 interceptorrider I fail to understand why Honda would do this instead of just installing traction control (I know, the new blue VFR's having traction control). I love this bike, but as their technological flagship, it…
  17. DCT Failure? 3 Dec 2011 20:04 When numerous faults happen simultaneously with no other obvious cause, this usually is symptomatic of a fault which affects things globally (i.e. all the systems) such as a power supply failure, poor or improper…
  18. The Ideal Honda VFR DCT 28 Nov 2011 10:23 [image: View Post]ignoreance, on 27 November 2011 - 10:52 PM, said: So explain the difference Solo how or why our engine should or shouldn't be able to make about 45mpg and still have the horsepower it does. Best I have…
  19. The Ideal Honda VFR DCT 26 Nov 2011 20:04 [image: View Post]ignoreance, on 25 November 2011 - 02:51 AM, said: Should be no reason Honda Can't do the HP and the MPG. Kind of sad when a mini cooper can do about same HP and as good MPG and move an extra 1800LBS…
  20. thinking of buying a DCT 26 Nov 2011 05:16 Ultimately it's your money, your decision. If you buy a VFR1200 DCT as a learner bike, you'll certainly be helping the local economy more so than buying a used 250. But learning on a 1200 DCT is like learning to fly in…
  21. 7th Gen at the Junction in Livermore Sunday 11/14 25 Nov 2011 21:16 That had to be me. I left the junction around 3:30 or so. I saw a red 800 coming shortly before l left.
  22. The Ideal Honda VFR DCT 23 Nov 2011 04:44 [image: View Post]Awareness, on 22 November 2011 - 09:16 PM, said: Honda, if your listening...here it is... -900cc unrestricted motor for better mileage, lighter weight, better range -USB Port to customize HP/Torque map…
  23. How to remove power limitations 1st and 2nd gear 20 Nov 2011 23:40 phobe doubleU I guess maybe I'm too simplistic here but wouldn't an aftermarket pipe and power commander fuel remapping solve most all of this? No. The restriction is presumably a timing retardation. A power commander…
  24. VFR1200 2012 14 Nov 2011 19:10 [image: View Post]Dutchy, on 14 November 2011 - 04:58 AM, said: [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 13 November 2011 - 10:06 PM, said: Withholding it simply because they want trade-ins and more sales is short sighted.…
  25. VFR1200 2012 14 Nov 2011 03:06 [image: View Post]ilprofessore, on 13 November 2011 - 02:55 PM, said: Concerning the possibility to use the 2012 maps with 2010-2011 version, I think that Honda will not give this option to the owners. They prefer we…
  26. VFR1200 2012 13 Nov 2011 19:32 [image: View Post]freddie, on 13 November 2011 - 06:12 AM, said: Reading the european forums, I came upon the impression that they had reprogrammed the ECU, a offer that was extended to the end user if you brought your…
  27. Honda unveils updated veefalo at EICMA 13 Nov 2011 04:32 [image: View Post]2FAST4U, on 12 November 2011 - 08:44 PM, said: For those wanting a sportier look, Honda should also consider a rear seat cover as an option. BMW finally started doing it with the K1300S (see below.) My…
  28. VFR1200 2012 12 Nov 2011 23:00 [image: View Post]vfrflanders, on 12 November 2011 - 03:06 PM, said: To the Honda people (We know you're reading this forum) Upgrading kits (at very resonable prices) should be available for all first year buyers. After…
  29. Honda unveils updated veefalo at EICMA 9 Nov 2011 08:17 [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 08 November 2011 - 09:54 PM, said: Any of you guys with the 10 model ever needed traction control? The extra gas would be handy out west. No, traction control is in my wrist.
  30. Anybody else like the linked brakes? Poll added. 4 Nov 2011 18:51 Heck even some MotoGP bikes have a type of linked brakes.
  31. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 18:40 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 11 October 2011 - 01:04 PM, said: I am just a person that likes to have a dedicated device that does one or two jobs well because that's what it's designed for, instead of a device that tries…
  32. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 18:27 [image: View Post]skyHALud, on 11 October 2011 - 01:04 PM, said: Copilot has awesome routing in comparison and you have choices because of competition between the navigation app vendors. Sky, you're quite in sync with…
  33. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 07:05 I spent a bit of time researching CoPilot Live and Navigon. I settled on CoPilot Live and bought the North America version for $20 thru the Android Market. This includes both Mexico and Canada maps. The user interface,…
  34. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 03:53 [image: View Post]skyHALud, on 10 October 2011 - 08:41 PM, said: Using a smartphone for GPS is more feasible than you might think as long as you don't rely exclusively on Google Maps&Navigation. As long as you stick to…
  35. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 03:08 [image: View Post]gll429, on 10 October 2011 - 09:06 PM, said: if you have the garmin/tom tom/whatever... use it... why not? Well when you're traveling, you don't want to carry multiple gadgets if you can avoid it. The…
  36. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 01:18 I can't see smartphones replacing full time GPS units anytime soon. Ask Garmin about that. The market for personal navigation devices is tanking due to the rapid acceptance of smartphones.
  37. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 22:02 or get one of these and your passenger can do the map reading.................... :tour: [image: Posted Image] With that map, Columbus did indeed fall off the edge of the earth... :tongue:
  38. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:59 Will the smartphone give you verbal commands and have seamless satellite reception? i live in NH and AT&T/Verizon have they're moments of nothingness. Although 4.3 sounds pretty good. The Zumo is 3.625" diagonal. But, i…
  39. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:49 How big is the screen of the Bionic? It's 4.3" on the diagonal.
  40. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:46 Plus, I'm not sure if the phone will have the actual maps on internal memory. It will probably use location information from the nearest cellphone mast to identify where you are and start downloading map data. It will…
  41. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:40 Phones have smaller screens and less ruggedness. Smartphones have larger displays than the Zumo 550. The newer 660 has a comparable display size to smartphones, probably the same display element.
  42. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:35 [image: View Post]k13sman, on 10 October 2011 - 04:21 PM, said: My Zumo 550 continues to be an asset. I've had an iphone for several years but it doesn't even come close to replacing the convenience of the Zumo when…
  43. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:24 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 10 October 2011 - 04:06 PM, said: I would be interested to replace my zumo 450...no bluetooth. However, my droid X isn't waterproof...don't know about yours...also hard to operate with gloves…
  44. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:21 [image: View Post]spud786, on 10 October 2011 - 04:13 PM, said: Only problem is the coverage, especially in remote area, you cant trust a phone for that. City life, I guess it will work. I had wide band area rural…
  45. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 10 Oct 2011 21:04 Yes I think it's true. I've had a Garmin Zumo 550 for a few years now and it has been a great tool. Unfortunately, the latest in smartphone designs have trumped the single purpose GPS units by offering technology and so…
  46. Sales Success of 7th Gen 9 Oct 2011 19:35 [image: View Post]hareynolds, on 09 October 2011 - 12:23 PM, said: If I lived amongst the Real Twisties (say, New England, NoCal, the twisty bits of Appalachia (roughly say Northern Georgia up through West Virginia) I…
  47. Ready to pull the trigger on a DCT somewhere in New England 3 Oct 2011 07:22 Wow, that is quite a change. Not sure if that is a downgrade or upgrade for you, maybe it's both. Downgrade on long haul comfort and convenience, upgrade on performance and handling. Make sure to test ride extensively…
  48. Long Term Owner's Report - DCT at 15000 miles 26 Sep 2011 15:48 [image: View Post]ZillaMoto, on 25 September 2011 - 11:20 PM, said: [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 25 September 2011 - 07:54 PM, said: Fellas. I am a habitual line crosser, but you all are killing me... see here…
  49. Long Term Owner's Report - DCT at 15000 miles 25 Sep 2011 17:45 Zillaman, great report! It truly is "all about the DCT". I'm glad there are others and I would imagine most DCT owners who share my experiences with the DCT. Honda truly is showing the way forward for everyone else.…
  50. New MAP for the VFR1200??? 25 Sep 2011 01:31 [image: View Post]hareynolds, on 24 September 2011 - 05:20 PM, said: I am a simple, old man. Well, a simple old man who likes to do The Ton on the way to work every damned day. All I really need is something that…

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