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BonusVFR
695 posts recovered 16 threads started First seen 15 Aug 2006 Last seen 17 Aug 2020
Threads started
16 in the archive- But it is a dry heat....really! BonusVFR · 22 Jun 2016 – 29 Jun 2017
- Crossing The Redline.... Tales Of Radar Detectors BonusVFR · 2 May 2015 – 21 May 2015
- Routes And Custom Poi'sbonusvfrutah2014A New Route/poi For Download BonusVFR · 23 Sep 2014 – 23 Sep 2014
- New Zumo 350LM out BonusVFR · 2 Jun 2012 – 6 Jun 2012
- Hard Bags for a 5th Gen BonusVFR · 11 Aug 2011 – 27 May 2013
- VFRing in Nevada, Idaho, Montana and Washington BonusVFR · 22 Jun 2011 – 29 Jun 2011
- SW-Motech side racks for a 5th Gen BonusVFR · 1 May 2011 – 25 Jun 2011
- Shots from a Tankbag camera BonusVFR · 21 Jan 2011 – 8 Jun 2012
- So will The CrossRunner be VFRD worthy? BonusVFR · 18 Oct 2010 – 1 Dec 2010
- Tales of SPOT BonusVFR · 9 Jun 2010 – 1 Mar 2012
- Road Trip to Big Bend BonusVFR · 8 Mar 2010 – 16 Mar 2010
- Vfr1200 Countdown BonusVFR · 1 Oct 2009 – 2 Oct 2009
- On Tour With A Vfr And A Silverado BonusVFR · 12 Jul 2008 – 15 Jul 2008
- Shots From The Bars BonusVFR · 1 Nov 2007 – 4 Nov 2007
- Cortech Tribag Review - Plus New 18l Tank Bag BonusVFR · 24 Oct 2007 – 23 Jan 2011
- Tales Of Zumo BonusVFR · 27 Feb 2007 – 5 Feb 2011
Recent posts
Last 50 of 695- What a Ride - US hwy12 Oh yes one of America's great roads. Actually more than 100 miles as the road is great going west and climbing from Montana. As the road follows the river most corners are open which means you can see through most…
- ZUMO 550 - REVIVED FROM THE DEAD! I got my original Zumo 2006 factory refurbished (or replaced) in 2010 and after another seven years the buttons were failing out among other annoyances. I tried a variety of emergency fixes to included erasers and of…
- Tire change mid trip in CO. Yes the long tour tire dilemma! Change the tire before the tour or hope for a fast change somewhere mid tour? I just went through this on a long tour to Montana from San Diego. Whatever you do ........make sure you…
- SumSum 4 Scouting Trip didit, 7/10/2017 at 1:54 PM CVVFR and I are currently on the road, on the hunt for the next SumSum location. We just arrived in Custer, SD after 3 long days of travel. Other than a torrential downpour just outside…
- But it is a dry heat....really! Bent, 6/25/2017 at 7:09 AM Staying hydrated is paramount. When you're getting frustrated from having to stop and pee a lot, you're hydrated. Have a kidney stone that puts you into shock (been there) and you'll…
- Summer Tour August 2017 Looks like a great route. I am traveling to many of the same spots soon. Watch the heat!. In honor of your naval service I am taking my CV bike.
- But it is a dry heat....really! Well I am about to start off on another tour and this happens. [image: large.CaptureBlytheWeather62117.JPG.a6df] I may have to head to the Sierras again instead of hitting the slab and heading to Spearfish SD & Montana.…
- Opinion Request: 2nd bike to compliment the viffer Rectaltronics, 5/6/2017 at 10:15 AM If I had the space (and money) what I would really like in my stable is a VFR, a CBR-600 and a Gold Wing. There's also a side of me that wants a little 2-stroke Aprilia. The…
- Truck guys Another thing to consider is fuel economy and towing speed. With the VFR in the bed, I see little affect on fuel economy but suffer maybe a couple of mpg with an open trailer. When I park the VFR on the middle rail the…
- Truck guys The prime advantage of the Kendon is that most of the time it sits ....standing up in the garage and is NOT rusting in a field. Enduring another tough San Diego winter in Borrego Springs setting up a base camp with some…
- Truck guys Well I go both ways...hah! Here I have returned to soft bags for a quick trip and meetup with the SO and bonding for the trip home. Most times I just use the truck for the VFR. But I have used the trailer a few times…
- helmet speaker mounting... I have used Sierra Electronics IMC helmet speakers for many years. I use them with my integrated sound system on my Wing and with an Amp on my VFR for GPS and radar protection. Recently I used an upgraded set with my…
- I need some guidance from the collective... CC - Thought of you when I saw this in San Diego yesterday. Apparently riding in Alaska is not great in January! Tires biased for long distance seems to be his choice. So at least an Africa Twin is an option for heading…
- I need some guidance from the collective... CC are you taking an Africa Twin out in the snow this weekend?
- Arse friendly Sargent seat Probably the best thing I ever did to my bike and for me! I was good for maybe two hundred miles before (And then pain) and that was when I was considerably younger. So when I really started doing longer tours the…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? That is a sexy "bottom"! I was stunned about how much girth my hard bags added even with only relatively smaller bags. I think I put the actual numbers in a post on VFRD somewhere. I believe my Wing is actually narrower…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? 1 hour ago, jaydj Loaded down Givi Wingrack w my bike rack w enough gear for a 4-day mountain biking trip in the Shenandoah Nat'l Forest. Skyline Drive, VA. You are not the only one. I saw this rig a couple of years ago…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? 1 hour ago, Epyon007 Well I have discovered that these quick release SW-Motech brackets are actually still available. I guess Twisted Throttle had some kind of computer SNAFU and can still get them, though they are in…
- I need some guidance from the collective... 35 minutes ago, KevCarver Oh man, you're not helping... :rolleyes: :goofy: Most likely I would still want tubeless but ..............you never know? I guess the correct answer is ......IT Depends or the Perfect Bike for…
- I need some guidance from the collective... 44 minutes ago, KevCarver I can tell you the review. It's great but has tubed tires... I felt the same way until I started reading that some KTM 1190R folks are putting tubes in the fronts as a bent rim does not hold…
- I need some guidance from the collective... 1 hour ago, SEBSPEED I'm waiting for the AT review... Me too! But I would buy it for future rides/tours as well.
- I need some guidance from the collective... CornerCarver, 12/23/2016 at 8:29 PM The VFR1200X has extremely intrusive traction control and has lost some 50hp in the migration from the 1200F. If I go with a Honda it will be the Africa Twin. The Triumph…
- I need some guidance from the collective... CornerCarver, 12/10/2016 at 7:08 PM This little video has me thinking big red... Just watched this. That about sums it up. Captures the essence of the ride. Actually watching this could cost me a lot of money as I…
- I need some guidance from the collective... 12 hours ago, CornerCarver Bonus I have read about 30 accounts of various transAlaskan rides and how they prepared (body, bike and gear) and what they would have done differently. You have been there and I greatly value…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? 4 hours ago, gmtech94 Or as in the case above just wing it ! Sometimes my Wing is the only way to go. More storage is just one factor it seems. The perfect bike is .......it depends.
- I need some guidance from the collective... You have two problems: getting there and then what about Alaska and the roads way up north. When I went in Alaska in 2010 I only had 3 weeks but we still did 4,000 miles in Canada/Alaska on the bikes plus another 3,000…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? 2 hours ago, Epyon007 I've seen the Quick Lock stuff but no one in the states sells it that I can find. I sent Motech a message to see if they ship to the states. That would likely be the best choice. Now that bike…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? 4 hours ago, Epyon007 Am I the only one that thinks 5th gens generally look goofy with luggage on them? It's too bad that at least in the states it doesn't seem to be a very well supported bike by luggage manufactures…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Well should I get an African Twin or a Crosstourer? And then what bike to replace; VFR, KLR or Goldwing? Garage is getting full with 3 bikes, trailer and one actual cage.
- But it is a dry heat....really! I never have had a problem with the OEM VFR riding setup as it mimics my bicycle position. Bicycling has been my sport of choice for staying in shape. I really believe that being in modest condition has allowed me to…
- But it is a dry heat....really! As California burns again there is one other thing you can do. Get in shape! This could be as important as anything else....although the toy hauler above looks to hit the spot too.
- But it is a dry heat....really! FJ12Ryder, 7/24/2016 at 9:09 AM I started motorcycle touring in 1973 on a '71 Triumph. Not knowing any better I toured in the summer, which means you cross hundreds of hot. flat miles before you can get anywhere…
- But it is a dry heat....really! 10 hours ago, JZH All I can say is that a lot a Germans seem to do this in Europe: trailiering down to Italy, where they (presumably) then ride around. Or maybe they're off to Tunisia? No idea. I'm hoping to load my…
- But it is a dry heat....really! 23 hours ago, hotshoerob I found this link on a local forum...kinda cool idea, I like the money shot at the end Aerostich used to have a air pressurized rig something like this. Hit the button max and you get a blast of…
- But it is a dry heat....really! I bought my trailer over ten years ago to prevent melt downs for my beloved significant other. Little did I know that it was about me too. The goal was to avoid the heat and wear and tear across long miles of desert and…
- Aerostitch Elkskin Gloves I have been using Competition Elkskin Ropers for years. They are my go to gloves for almost every ride. The competition variant have some extra padding with modest gauntlets. I am on my second pair after I lost my first…
- But it is a dry heat....really! Yes there is a partial solution to the heat problem and I used to employ the technique years ago. But in more recent years I have had a foolish manly bent and just sucked it up unfortunately instead of sucking it down.…
- But it is a dry heat....really! The Phantom, 7/7/2016 at 6:08 PM Terrific information here, Bonus. I agree entirely, just as sometimes it's too cold to ride, sometimes it's simply too hot... but if you have to ride, you only do so with the…
- But it is a dry heat....really! 14 hours ago, Switchblade Sorry for your troubles BUT the tanker pic is awesome. Yea not a great photo but it really captured the moment...Hot! I think I was on RT99 in Central California starting the homeward south…
- But it is a dry heat....really! I always thought I was a strong man in the heat whether on a bicycle in Santa Ana conditions or on a VFR but sometimes the "heat" damage is not immediate or even apparent. I learned this the hard way a few years back…
- But it is a dry heat....really! Over the last few years, I have adopted another strategy to avoid the heat on tour. Essentially after the cross the desert leg, the plan is to camp at high altitude for at least a couple of days. This not only saves…
- But it is a dry heat....really! 10 hours ago, Bent Reality is, you can't, "beat the heat" any more than you can "slay the Dragon". I love to ride. It gets hot where I live with much much higher humidity to go along with it than where the OP lives.…
- But it is a dry heat....really! It goes without saying but for those in other parts, Blythe is a proxy for I don't know Yuma, Quartzsite, Barstow, Ridgecrest, Needles, Mojave or dare I say Phoenix or Las Vegas. Maybe I have it in for Blythe as that…
- But it is a dry heat....really! Here is the question you have to answer when on tour? Will you tolerate potential sustained 95 plus temperatures out west? Be prepared ....it is a "dry heat" don't have your ass kicked! And for the record after you get…
- But it is a dry heat....really! Blythe was still 107 at 8:30pm as noted in the weather report above from a couple of days ago! Well of course It is impossible to have a perfect tour plan with winning the lottery timing. Unless you are retired and can…
- But it is a dry heat....really! But it is a dry heat! Seems to be the right time to bring this up with the current heat wave in the Southwest going on. Who knows you may be planning a tour out West this summer. [image:…
- Sierra Nevada - Passes Open Tour - June 4th These roads make me wonder sometimes why I go anywhere else. Thanks for reminding me yet again about the Sierras!
- Rain Gear I guess the answer is like everything else ....IT Depends! If you get wet on an hour ride no big deal but it is another matter indeed if you are on a 3 week tour and it rains nearly every day like going to Alaska. One…
- 12V Power For Gps Of course! About 50% of the time on tour I carry a Surface Pro (with Mapsource for GPS routing changes) but in the back with even more crap :goofy: . It kind of depends on the availability of Wifi though?? All those…
- 12V Power For Gps I used the license plate light to trigger a relay to power an aux fuse box. Once you start adding GPS for tour gear there is so much else to add on! Have to have switched power....especially if you have CRS syndrome.
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