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812 posts recovered 31 threads started First seen 23 Feb 2010 Last seen 17 Aug 2019

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31 in the archive
  1. Moving To Redmond, Or 2thdr 25 18 Dec 2014 28 Feb 2015 2thdr · 18 Dec 2014 – 28 Feb 2015
  2. Motogp On Roku? 2thdr 6 25 Oct 2014 26 Oct 2014 2thdr · 25 Oct 2014 – 26 Oct 2014
  3. Change A Rear Tire Without Center Stand 2thdr 10 9 Sep 2014 11 Sep 2014 2thdr · 9 Sep 2014 – 11 Sep 2014
  4. Bruce Williams Aka Texasmac 10 Years Today 2thdr 10 29 Dec 2013 1 Jan 2014 2thdr · 29 Dec 2013 – 1 Jan 2014
  5. Helmets For Naked Riders...err Riders Of Nakeds 2thdr 35 13 Aug 2013 17 Apr 2017 2thdr · 13 Aug 2013 – 17 Apr 2017
  6. Led Tail/brake/signals Fast Flash 2thdr 9 19 Jun 2013 24 Jun 2013 2thdr · 19 Jun 2013 – 24 Jun 2013
  7. Another Oil Thread...ooooooh Noooooo 2thdr 66 11 Jun 2013 29 Mar 2016 2thdr · 11 Jun 2013 – 29 Mar 2016
  8. Lots Of Weight Added To My Rear 2thdr 37 15 May 2013 5 Jan 2014 2thdr · 15 May 2013 – 5 Jan 2014
  9. Another f4i shock 6th gen conversion 2thdr 28 17 Mar 2013 7 Aug 2013 2thdr · 17 Mar 2013 – 7 Aug 2013
  10. Plastic Conduit / Tubing...where To Source? 2thdr 10 15 Mar 2013 18 Mar 2013 2thdr · 15 Mar 2013 – 18 Mar 2013
  11. Air Filter Change 2thdr 7 7 Feb 2013 8 Feb 2013 2thdr · 7 Feb 2013 – 8 Feb 2013
  12. Sidi Factory Boot Resole 2thdr 13 24 Jan 2013 20 Feb 2013 2thdr · 24 Jan 2013 – 20 Feb 2013
  13. Garmin 2495Lmt - Anyone Have One? 2thdr 7 30 Dec 2012 2 Jan 2013 2thdr · 30 Dec 2012 – 2 Jan 2013
  14. R/R forks for upgrade - How to? 2thdr 20 25 Oct 2012 11 Nov 2012 2thdr · 25 Oct 2012 – 11 Nov 2012
  15. For my wife? 2thdr 36 19 Oct 2012 30 Oct 2012 2thdr · 19 Oct 2012 – 30 Oct 2012
  16. How to export Google Maps routes to Zumo GPX format 2thdr 9 26 Sep 2012 26 Sep 2012 2thdr · 26 Sep 2012 – 26 Sep 2012
  17. Blasting and Powder Coating wheels in Oklahoma...where? 2thdr 8 19 Sep 2012 20 Sep 2012 2thdr · 19 Sep 2012 – 20 Sep 2012
  18. OOOooo...I need one of these! 2thdr 5 8 May 2012 8 May 2012 2thdr · 8 May 2012 – 8 May 2012
  19. Stator? R/R? Ugh! 2thdr 12 8 Jun 2011 8 Jun 2011 2thdr · 8 Jun 2011 – 8 Jun 2011
  20. OEM or Aftermarket chains and sprockets 2thdr 27 21 May 2011 23 May 2011 2thdr · 21 May 2011 – 23 May 2011
  21. Back from the painter 2thdr 10 29 Mar 2011 29 Mar 2011 2thdr · 29 Mar 2011 – 29 Mar 2011
  22. Throttlemeister repair... 2thdr 4 27 Mar 2011 27 Mar 2011 2thdr · 27 Mar 2011 – 27 Mar 2011
  23. Decal source for new paint job 2thdr 4 23 Jan 2011 23 Jan 2011 2thdr · 23 Jan 2011 – 23 Jan 2011
  24. Painting/color question 2thdr 32 18 Jan 2011 21 Jan 2011 2thdr · 18 Jan 2011 – 21 Jan 2011
  25. Kid helmet for street - MX or FF? 2thdr 6 31 Dec 2010 26 Jan 2011 2thdr · 31 Dec 2010 – 26 Jan 2011
  26. Plugged one... 2thdr 26 12 Oct 2010 3 Nov 2010 2thdr · 12 Oct 2010 – 3 Nov 2010
  27. New topcase added... 2thdr 4 1 Oct 2010 1 Oct 2010 2thdr · 1 Oct 2010 – 1 Oct 2010
  28. Please help identify this top case... 2thdr 6 14 Sep 2010 14 Sep 2010 2thdr · 14 Sep 2010 – 14 Sep 2010
  29. Sena SMH10 Intercom system...anybody have one? 2thdr 56 15 May 2010 23 Feb 2013 2thdr · 15 May 2010 – 23 Feb 2013
  30. Anyone going to Sport Touring NW Rally in the Gorge? 2thdr 6 14 Apr 2010 28 Jul 2010 2thdr · 14 Apr 2010 – 28 Jul 2010
  31. Speedo / FI light prolem fixed! 2thdr 13 4 Mar 2010 6 Mar 2010 2thdr · 4 Mar 2010 – 6 Mar 2010

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  1. The Crash 17 Aug 2019 22:42 Hi Lee! This is Steve's wife, Christina. I just want to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your account of this day. I don't think you should waste any time lamenting how you inconvenienced anyone. I can only speak for…
  2. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 6 Jul 2018 05:26 Glad I get to ride one day with you guys...sad it's only one day... packed and ready to go 7am tomorrow. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
  3. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 26 Jun 2018 20:00 I guess if I had this version of the FZ-09 we could have kept up with Axel_7...?[image: 21854.jpeg] Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  4. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 26 Jun 2018 19:55 Oh my gosh...finally got all my motels booked and return trip mapped out. Feeling anxious about this big trip with my kid. When it's just me or my wife and I, I still get pre-trip anxiety, but this is different. I need…
  5. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 21 Jun 2018 04:07 Axel_7 Steve what bike is coming along for the ride Looking more and more like the big dirt bike unfortunately... think I'm bringing the kid with me... Shame too, because I wanted to give you a go on the Fizzer and see…
  6. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 21 Jun 2018 00:03 MaxSwell Tony, I received my information packet yesterday and it is quite impressive. Good Job! Thanks for all your great effort. I second that! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  7. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 25 May 2018 19:24 007 No, but I did sign up for the season pass and the day I scheduled my flight out is the one day we run VIR Full Course. It's proved difficult coordinating a bike there with my work schedule. I'd pay a reasonably…
  8. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 23 May 2018 23:55 007 Probably not gonna make this after all. Because track days. Track days over an epic once every two years trip? I dunno... Are you an instructor? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  9. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 22 May 2018 21:01 I'm having mixed feelings...what started out as my yearly Moto getaway could be turning into something else entirely. I may have my sixteen year old daughter as pillion. That means I would have to bring the "big dirt…
  10. So I might have done a thing...... 9 Apr 2018 21:02 Rob how difficult do you find it to install all new lines and get the system filled and bled completely of all air? Do you use a motorized vacuum? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  11. Gopro Hero 2 External Power Setup 27 Jan 2018 17:21 Reviving an old thread...I havent' been using myGoPro Hero 3 black for years due to the battery issue. Just ordered this case to enable charging.…
  12. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 22 Jan 2018 21:58 So what approximate day and time in Orofino? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  13. Left-hand turns are more difficult 16 Jan 2018 23:06 Good read guys...this sort of discussion sure is interesting coming from different perspectives. I learned to corner at Spokane County Raceway from Mike Sullivan Racing coaching and track days back in 2008-10 and seemed…
  14. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 11 Jan 2018 21:44 Would that be La Grande, Oregon? Isn't that only about 250 miles from you? I would be interested in trailering part way as well. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  15. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 11 Jan 2018 16:38 Booked at the Chief Motel...no more rooms at the Rocket except for a family suite. Tentative for me, but really want to make this happen if you guys can tolerate a stinky Yammie triple...Or if I ride out I might take…
  16. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 11 Jan 2018 16:25 grizfan, 1/4/2018 at 2:59 PM Booked! I've been a member since 05' but this will be my 1st VFRD ride. I met some great VFRD folks as their ride took them thru Portland last year. Looking forward to it! Think we maybe met…
  17. Nicky Hayden in serious accident in Italy 23 May 2017 16:56 2FAST4U God bless you, brother. You will GREATLY be missed. MotoGP World Champion Nicky "The Kentucky Kid" Hayden. RIP. [image: nicky-hayden.jpg.15395ad06a36f1b09cdb1542df2219ab.jpg] What is the source of this photo?…
  18. Laguna Seca Track Day 30 Apr 2017 16:37 NICE!
  19. Moving to Montana 27 Apr 2017 22:19 Buy a snow blower!
  20. Stator Confusion 27 Apr 2017 22:01 Kedge, ‎4‎/‎18‎/‎2017 at 6:47 PM Thanks for the advice. New stator is definitely the same size as the old one. Got that Installed along with a Rick's regulator/rectifier today. Just waiting on a VFRness and then a new…
  21. Seriously thinking of selling my VFR :( 25 Apr 2017 20:28 Totally agree with the fitness and posture stuff. That being said, my 2015 V-Strom ADV is one comfortable ride... Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  22. How old are VFR owners? 24 Apr 2017 20:23 MaxSwell Say Dr. Tooth, how did exploring naked work out with the tourists? (I've heard that it does pay to advertise.) As long as I kept the front wheel "up" it wasn't a problem [image: emoji48.png] Sent from my XT1254…
  23. How old are VFR owners? 24 Apr 2017 04:35 I am 55 and 5/6ths as Terry put it, and just returned to the VFR fold last month after about a four year hiatus exploring my naked and ADV sides. My first one was a 6th gen 2004 model. Now I have a 2007. Sent from my…
  24. Tank stripe , yay or nay? 24 Apr 2017 04:09 Another vote for it...Looks good to me... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
  25. Helmets For Naked Riders...err Riders Of Nakeds 17 Apr 2017 02:59 Reviving an old thread...I ended up getting a GT-Air, and have to agree, a really great helmet. Have worn it on several different types of bikes over the last few years and it has been remarkably versatile. A few weeks…
  26. Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. 6 Apr 2017 19:06 Retired my old 2004 VFR in 2011 (crash), but just picked up a new to me 2007 and was pleased to see I still had a Mobil1 M1-108 and a Bosch 3300 in my oil change box!
  27. Throttle tamer installation for VFR1200F 6 Apr 2017 16:03 It depends on how the heated grips are installed, and I am no expert here as my heated grips are aftermarket Oxfords. If you have an air compressor, what I do is put on a tapered nozzle and after removing bar ends, I…
  28. 2016 Pac Nw Oregon Meet Poll 28 Mar 2017 03:50 If you guys will let me ride my V-Strom 1000 I would be in! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  29. K&n Oil Filter 8 Oct 2015 02:09 Mobil 1, Purolator Pure One, Bosch, and the old Walmart Supertech that aren't available anymore, all used without incident and hand tight with a quarter turn with a strap wrench only because my hand strength ain't what…
  30. Moving To Redmond, Or 28 Feb 2015 17:48 Well, we made it. Weather and road conditions were perfect the whole way. Grand Canyon stop was short but awe inspiring. Setup in a nice rental house in Redmond, Oregon. Ass deep in boxes so no riding yet. Bikes fared…
  31. Moving To Redmond, Or 29 Jan 2015 18:23 Not yet...I'm curious to see what the Mayflower guy has to say. I can't get imagine they will know how to properly transport a motorcycle. Now another question for you out westerners... Wifey and I got a new Subaru…
  32. Moving To Redmond, Or 27 Jan 2015 15:10 Thinking about riding some Oregon twisties... [image: 5e97885f9a40dc3385945c6bcd8f48f9.jpg] Big thank you to GSwanson who came over and helped me dispense with my "hazardous chemicals" that the moving company won't let…
  33. Moving To Redmond, Or 31 Dec 2014 00:47 Thanks guys...will do.
  34. Moving To Redmond, Or 24 Dec 2014 03:31 Just got back to my own thread as things have been busy before Christmas. All I can say is "Wow" and "I should have known..." VFRD riders are hands down the most friendly, good-natured floks, and full of great…
  35. Moving To Redmond, Or 18 Dec 2014 19:14 Thanks for the well wishes. Another huge plus will be getting back to awesome roads right out my back door practically. Heck I may be able to join some of you grape-picking Californians for some rides...
  36. Moving To Redmond, Or 18 Dec 2014 16:21 Hello all...well life just keeps happening , and wife and I are headed to Redmond, Oregon this time ( near Bend). I have to report Feb 8th, and hopefully our house will be sold by then. Are there any VFR brothers or…
  37. Motogp On Roku? 25 Oct 2014 15:26 Does anyone know if there is a Roku device channel I can subscribe to and get to see MotoGP? Obviously for next year. This year you can get the last two races from MotoGP.com for about $19...
  38. Change A Rear Tire Without Center Stand 11 Sep 2014 16:49 To all that have responded...thanks. I have a CB1000R not a CBR, so it's a SS swingarm on the same side as the side stand. In looking at it last night, no way to get the jack anywhere near the lower shock pivot...my…
  39. Change A Rear Tire Without Center Stand 9 Sep 2014 20:43 Maybe going to have to change a rear tire on the road without my SSA rear stand and without a center stand. Has anyone used a scissors jack under the engine to tripod against the front tire and side stand?
  40. Hog Tie Attendance List 12 Aug 2014 03:15 OK looking at this on my stupid mobile device and not seeing the list...sign me up with my wife Christina in the slower group.
  41. Is It Worth 500 Bucks? 15 Jun 2014 14:58 Wow Rice...this is a cool read for those of us that marvel at you mechanical types ability to resurrect an old, neglected bike. Must be a great feeling when she fires up and purrs...
  42. 3Rd Annual Hog Tie 2014 Event Thread - September 12 - 14, 2014 17 Apr 2014 02:02 Kawasaki Extreme Sports... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
  43. 3Rd Annual Hog Tie 2014 Event Thread - September 12 - 14, 2014 10 Apr 2014 03:02 Well I don't know about that...but I am an "old guy". However I think back to the time I finally learned how to go down the ski hill fast but with little effort... learned from my sponsor who is ten years my senior. He…
  44. 3Rd Annual Hog Tie 2014 Event Thread - September 12 - 14, 2014 6 Apr 2014 23:43 We will be there...probably on the ST again, so riding in slower group. I am going to work on my pre-load adjuster and see if I can get some more ride height out of the old girl when we are loaded up...scraping parts is…
  45. As Seen On The Utrecht Mc Show 24 Feb 2014 11:32 Chain guard looks like it's for a different bike... Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
  46. Tentative: Hog Tie 2014 14 Feb 2014 15:26 Can we put this on the calendar yet?
  47. Tentative: Hog Tie 2014 20 Jan 2014 15:25 If you let the Hog Tie go we will ressurect it Jon...too good to not. Get your ass back here and ride with us! We will help with all the details...it will still be your baby. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
  48. 12/30 - Azusa (Ca-39) To The Crystal Lake Cafe 31 Dec 2013 00:46 It was 13 degrees F this morning here...don't talk to me about a little chilly in the shade...
  49. Bruce Williams Aka Texasmac 10 Years Today 29 Dec 2013 03:29 Thanks for that BR...helps to put faces with the names. God bless you guys for honoring your friend with such an event...very cool in any man's book. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
  50. Led Headlight Install - 5Th Gen 27 Dec 2013 15:18 Good write up. I would really like to do something with my CB1000R headlight. I got spoiled by my 6th gen VFR, which I believe to have excellent lighting. The ST1300 is great too...

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