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Belfry

177 posts recovered 14 threads started First seen 30 Jul 2010 Last seen 21 May 2022

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14 in the archive
  1. Chinese air filter Belfry 7 1 Sep 2016 23 Feb 2017 Belfry · 1 Sep 2016 – 23 Feb 2017
  2. V4 music: Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory Belfry 2 15 May 2016 16 May 2016 Belfry · 15 May 2016 – 16 May 2016
  3. Who makes batteries for NAPA? Belfry 3 10 May 2016 10 May 2016 Belfry · 10 May 2016 – 10 May 2016
  4. What's A Good Price For Pr2S? Belfry 8 9 Sep 2015 10 Sep 2015 Belfry · 9 Sep 2015 – 10 Sep 2015
  5. Will This 'buff Out'? Belfry 9 6 Sep 2015 8 Sep 2015 Belfry · 6 Sep 2015 – 8 Sep 2015
  6. Preaching To The Choir ... Belfry 5 17 Jul 2015 17 Jul 2015 Belfry · 17 Jul 2015 – 17 Jul 2015
  7. Good Earplug Video Belfry 10 1 Feb 2015 2 Feb 2015 Belfry · 1 Feb 2015 – 2 Feb 2015
  8. Givi or kappa tanklock bag Belfry 31 3 May 2014 20 Aug 2014 Belfry · 3 May 2014 – 20 Aug 2014
  9. Minding his business ... then wham! Belfry 17 10 May 2012 13 May 2012 Belfry · 10 May 2012 – 13 May 2012
  10. Non K&N or OEM air filter options? Belfry 13 23 Jul 2011 23 Jul 2011 Belfry · 23 Jul 2011 – 23 Jul 2011
  11. Eek, a mouse... Belfry 26 23 Jul 2011 8 Apr 2012 Belfry · 23 Jul 2011 – 8 Apr 2012
  12. Tinted shield or sunglasses Belfry 26 23 Apr 2011 24 Apr 2011 Belfry · 23 Apr 2011 – 24 Apr 2011
  13. Bike-specific exercises? Belfry 30 26 Mar 2011 28 Mar 2011 Belfry · 26 Mar 2011 – 28 Mar 2011
  14. Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 Belfry 27 2 Mar 2011 3 Mar 2011 Belfry · 2 Mar 2011 – 3 Mar 2011

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  1. Age check in 21 May 2022 16:37 59 for a week. Street riding since my early 20s. Minibikes (including the venerable CT70) and dirt bikes as a teen. Found a photo of my 1982 Seca 650 from the mid-80s. [image: spacer.png] Always a stickler for proper…
  2. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 29 Jul 2018 18:07 12 hours ago, 34468Randy It really hits home in that one just how small our own things are in comparrison to Mother Earth. Fantastic. Looks like you really enjoy our nature. I started combining bike tours and hiking…
  3. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 27 Jul 2018 05:02 I got home Sunday afternoon after spending a couple of days in Denver, then riding to Park City, UT, spending four days hiking there and taking three to ride the 1,000 miles from Utah home. No issues with the bike,…
  4. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 27 Jun 2018 03:08 1 hour ago, Cogswell I always have pre trip anxiety - did I remember everything, what might happen . . . etc etc. It all melts away once the wheels are rolling. Time to enjoy! Ditto. And there is always the 34468Randy…
  5. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 15 Jun 2018 00:00 5 hours ago, Axel_7 New shoes have arrived and chain and gears are on route. Cool, Road 5's, you'll be able to give us a live review after the ride down. I'm still running PR 2's. I really like them so I skipped the 3's…
  6. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 2 Jun 2018 19:20 3 hours ago, didit Yes, that would be 2 weeks before the Tuesday. I may suggest ordering early, also to book your install day/ time well in advance. Rapid City is approx 50 N of Custer. On the "Finding Nemo" route. They…
  7. 2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 27 May 2018 19:08 I'm finally off the fence--just booked at the Chief and registered. It's usually not clear to me how the summer will unfold until it gets closer. But then again, I have managed to make the last two SumSums (didn't have…
  8. Canadian Ride to Beartooth Pass 24 Oct 2017 00:31 :lurk:
  9. Canadian Ride to Beartooth Pass 22 Oct 2017 18:15 Brilliant! Love the sound of the 5th gen on Pike's Peak with no music or narration--apart from the V4 'music.' I've been to Colorado on my 6th gen several times (two SumSums and a buddy in Denver), but never bothered…
  10. 2018 SumSum4 Location 3 Oct 2017 04:22 2 hours ago, MaxSwell Rats. I mean, Hooved Forest Rats! Oh Deer! I'll guess I'll just have to keep looking for cow deer catcher elsewhere. Hey! Let's get Mikey! (J/K MotorMike) You could try adapting something like this…
  11. Chain Mileage 21 Jul 2017 16:21 8 hours ago, fatshoutybloke My 2014 is just coming up to its 24,000 mile service, original chain still fine with plenty of adjustment left and no tight spots. Ditto at 21,700 miles (34,884 km).
  12. How old are VFR owners? 1 Apr 2017 03:26 9 hours ago, thereisnospoon quick dumb question, where can I find the results of the poll? Top of the page?
  13. How old are VFR owners? 24 Mar 2017 23:03 VFR ... when you're too old for a sport bike and too young for a Goldwing. :laugh:
  14. I Replaced My Stator Today...and.... 5 Sep 2016 04:10 MMMmmm, toasted stator ... Rogue, is your bike a 2007 RWB as per your avatar? Mine's an '06, but I've only got 22,000 miles on it (short riding season, unlike CA). With luck, my stator will last another couple of…
  15. Crazy Fins.... 2 Sep 2016 16:22 Cool--until the spark plug popped out. Seb is the master of all things transparent and VFR. A winter project? :laugh:
  16. Chinese air filter 1 Sep 2016 00:43 When I was doing my pre-season maintenance three months ago, I checked the air filter and decided that with some cleaning it would be okay. However, I made a mental note to get a replacement before next summer. While…
  17. a member here?? 31 Aug 2016 16:48 23 hours ago, Egg on Leggs Nice Kevlar flip flops. I see the pretty girl and think: Rock the Gear.
  18. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 16 Aug 2016 20:27 2 hours ago, digitallyhip I'm also wearing a condom. As usual. You even brought a dog ... didn't see him in Nelson. [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ue0fZfwHfzo?feature=oembed]
  19. Riding quotes 15 Aug 2016 16:56 There are old riders and there are bold riders, but there are no old, bold riders. (Probably not true based on some of the list members I've met at VFRD meets! :wink: )
  20. Riding quotes 15 Aug 2016 02:59 Lady in a gas station in the sprawling metropolis of Kooskia, ID a couple of weeks ago: "Don't ride faster than your angels can fly." (It's not the first time I've heard it, but it was nice of her to say.)
  21. The Ace Of Spades Baltics Tour 2016 10 Aug 2016 19:12 2 hours ago, Dutchy It looks like our sauna picture has scared off any followers we had to this thread.... :-( I was temporarily blinded, but my sight is returning now ... :laugh: I just started reading this thread last…
  22. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 3 Aug 2016 17:56 20 hours ago, Polarbear Thanks for this nice ride report. Glad to hear you had a good time riding south and getting lost. All part of living and enjoying riding. Who needs them steenkin' GPSs anyways!! That "M" up…
  23. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 2 Aug 2016 18:39 Got home Sunday afternoon, incident free, with 2,708 km/1,638 miles on the trip clock. Thanks to Mike for another great Kootenay meet! It was fun meeting up with Randy and Al for the ride up to Nelson (despite the…
  24. Is this normal for a spark plug? 10 Jul 2016 17:41 I had a car that had plugs that looked similar, but the colour didn't affect its operation. At the time, I put it down to fuel additives. (The ones oil companies use--I wasn't adding anything.) This Autolite chart…
  25. Alternative to riding boots 30 Jun 2016 23:27 48 minutes ago, casino21 A Google search for " motorcycle boot shifter pad " brings up several different options that might help. [image: armoredflipflops2.jpg] :huh: WTF? Do they sell kevlar reinforced "motor" speedos…
  26. Injector Cleaners - worth it? 26 Jun 2016 16:08 zRoYz, 22/06/2016 at 6:35 AM I'm not a chemical engineer which is about the only person who I would listen to but that person specialty would have to be petroleum products. I have never used an injector cleaning…
  27. ST1100 Paneuropean stator woes 15 May 2016 17:26 Hi Dutchy, I don't know anything about STs, but these guys do. There's a forum called ST1100 Tech and within it a subtopic called ST1100-Alternator--so I'm guessing you're not the first person to run into this issue!…
  28. V4 music: Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory 15 May 2016 00:08 RJ takes an Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory for a spin through the English countryside. [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/tGEJfLUsUT4?feature=oembed]
  29. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 13 May 2016 20:38 3 hours ago, superfunkomatic I love South Park! That nails it, albeit in the most politically incorrect way possible. SP also provides a possible solution to the Nelson hippie problem: [video:…
  30. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 13 May 2016 05:07 Global did a remote from Nelson tonight and the motorcycle noise issue came up again: http://globalnews.ca/video/2698949/motorcycle-controversy-rides-through-kootenays Of course, (in the immortal words of the South Park…
  31. Who makes batteries for NAPA? 10 May 2016 05:45 59 minutes ago, vfr350 http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1801641 kinda an old thread but may shed light... That's a good lead--never heard of Deka batteries either, but there are…
  32. Who makes batteries for NAPA? 10 May 2016 03:09 I'm a little sad tonight--an old, reliable friend has died. :sad: The battery that was in my DR650 is gone--after 13 years! I bought my DR650 in 2003 with 1,200 miles on it. The previous owner hadn't ridden it for a…
  33. Good long solo ride in Washington 8 May 2016 21:17 Sounds like a nice, if long, route. (I find about 500 miles a day is my max for an enjoyable ride these days.) Could you stitch together a Google map of your route along with your pictures? I've ridden parts of that…
  34. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 5 May 2016 04:47 11 hours ago, Sparrow75 Hey neighbour! Yes, roadworthy after with new tires and suspension tweaks. Are you B-lining for the Kootenays or taking scenic route? I was thinking to do an overnighter, heading through Fraser…
  35. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 4 May 2016 03:33 10 hours ago, Sparrow75 Registered! I'll buy anyone a beer that brings their good ol'VF to the party! ;) Cheers! Arman Does that mean you'll be riding yours? Is she roadworthy again? 30 minutes ago, Cageless-in-Seattle…
  36. Crossing Australia - Twice! 1 May 2016 03:58 Augo73, 26/04/2016 at 6:54 AM Looks like the bolt-head on the oil filter (not naming brands) has partially failed, resulting in a slow oil leak. No need to be coy, sounds like another K&N failure. Several have been…
  37. Could Someone Please Loan Me $184,000? 2 Dec 2015 04:19 There's a write-up in this month's Cycle World too ... but it's not any cheaper in that story. :sad:
  38. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 1 Dec 2015 00:58 MaxSwell You can remove the question mark after MaxSwell. I'm planning on attending. (Only ~ 1,450 miles away from Minneapolis.) That is remarkably close (within 10 miles) to the distance I rode to get to Montrose. It…
  39. 2016 Vfr. ? 28 Nov 2015 21:16 As for the CTX, methinks Honda should be prepared for having leftovers for some time to come. Looks like someone parked a cruiser beside an ST in Jeff Goldblum's matter transporter from The Fly --with similarly…
  40. 2016 Vfr. ? 28 Nov 2015 18:35 Cogswell is probably correct. The Canadian site is showing the 2014-15 VFR800F, no VFR1200F, and no VFR1200X, but the 2016 Africa Twin is there with "Coming Soon" where the MSRP should be. I haven't been on the big red…
  41. Vfr1200X Us Bound! 26 Nov 2015 06:31 I'm not sure it has many (any?) off-road abilities...it just looks the part. I'm sure one could put on 50/50 tires, an aluminum skidplate and engine guards and make it more off-road worthy, but a.) would you really want…
  42. Vfr1200X Us Bound! 25 Nov 2015 06:12 I have been looking for the 1200 V4 in Adventure or ST form. Maybe I will make the trip up to Long Beach next month for the show. Replace the Wing and 5th gen?????? Anyone stateside kicked the tires on one of these yet?…
  43. Road - The Film 15 Nov 2015 08:07 Just watched this after learning that it existed from this thread last week. Pretty emotional: The road giveth and the road taketh away. I was struck though by something one of the journalists who followed the Dunlops…
  44. What's Your Other (Non-Vfr) Ride? 10 Nov 2015 05:51 I know someone turned their VFR into an off-road bike, but I cringe at the thought of dropping it in gravel with all that shiny Tupperware (and the Scottish blood in me runs cold at the thought of replacing it!). So I…
  45. Leaf Watching On The Dragon 7 Nov 2015 18:24 Great video! My favourite kind: No music except that of the engine. A lot more exciting than what I first thought: [image: 2013-nissan-leaf-photos-and-info-news-ca] Watching a Nissan Leaf do the Dragon. :laugh:
  46. 2016 Pac Nw Oregon Meet Poll 18 Oct 2015 04:38 Bump. Checked in to see how the voting was going--and it was no longer New Content. :ohmy: (Off topic technical question: How come the View New Content tab brings up four pages some times and other times only one? Is it…
  47. Any Interest In A Kootenay Hootenanny 3 In Nelson, Bc - 2016? 15 Oct 2015 04:37 I'm leaning towards third week in July (July 22 - 24) or 2nd weekend in August (August 12-14). There used to be a poll function on the forum. Maybe one of the mods can help set up a poll? What d'ya think group? I vote…
  48. Any Interest In A Kootenay Hootenanny 3 In Nelson, Bc - 2016? 2 Oct 2015 06:17 I'd go again--though Cogswell was thinking about organizing something in Oregon next summer. Maybe try to time it so attending both would be possible. :491: I haven't seen Gary since the last Hootenanny. He introduced…
  49. My Vfr Story 24 Sep 2015 03:08 Win-win! Congratulations--and welcome to the fun house. The next time someone writes about saving two pounds with $500 worth of carbon fibre, you can set them straight: Push back from the table a bit sooner and spend…
  50. Time For All Dogs To Be Dead 16 Sep 2015 02:38 Cogswell Forgot - on the no self service gas thing. It's an archaic law passed in 1951 that still exists today. Attempts have been made to change it but failed. There are many exceptions. You can pump your own Diesel,…

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