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45 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 21 Jan 2011 Last seen 24 Apr 2014
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All 45- Bay area norcal day ride tahoe sierras may 31 Ooh yah! I've been waiting to do Brian's Wentwiort Springs route. So I'm in unless the date conflicts with the little kayak ride and lunch from Sand Harbor to the Whittell Thunderbird Lodge which I have promised my…
- Tell U Where To Ride - A Short Video Journey From Phoenix To Telluride Outstanding footage! Left in the hands of a proffesional, even iphones can have the angles and perspectives.. :wheel: I agree with what Greg has said, above. Wow! Very nice. And, as someone else suggested, the Aspen are…
- Hi-Viz Helmets and clothing When a cager is driving "full retard" there's little hope of being seen. But we may stand a chance with the ones that are Half looking.The Hi-Viz may catch their attention. I do also believe in the black/white police…
- 11/3 - Bay Area/NorCal #7 - Mosquito Ridge & Wentworth Springs Grumble, grumble grumble. My bike is back in the shop. As you may remember I had the left hand switch assembly replaced just before our last group ride because the turn signals and horn had stopped working. Well, at the…
- 11/3 - Bay Area/NorCal #7 - Mosquito Ridge & Wentworth Springs I hope you can come, crazybrother. Miguel put up another of Brian's photos after the one with your two bikes.
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade Good luck. No matter how you decide to go with the upgrade, it will certainly be an improvement, as you know from the comparison with your son's bike. Enjoy!
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade My bike is a sixth gen but here's what I did. I weighed about 225lbs at the time (4/11.) Traxxion Ak-20 cartridge kit installed in the forks with compression and rebound adjustment built into the fork caps and Penske…
- Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. Best wishes to Bill and his family. "There but for the grace of God go I." (Any of us really) I thought of him today as I rode a loop from Reno through Virginia City then up to Tahoe along the East shore and back over…
- Then and Now Images sfarson, those are just fabulous. I've looked at them again and again. I owe you a "thank you"! The photos are reminiscent of Northern Nevada where I live and the nearby Sierras in California. :fing02:
- Confrontation with Harley guy. [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on 21 August 2011 - 10:16 AM, said: Bikes is bikes! Some just better than others! :biggrin: I appreciate them all, just not the attitudes and not just HD riders have them! :dry: There are…
- First Trip To the BRP and the Dragon Beautiful! The report, the photos and the idea to do this with your Dad. You are both blessed. My Dad died when I was 18. When I was 16 he bought me a new car (a Chevy Corvair- not my choice) with the proviso I was not…
- Shock effected by a rear end collision? I don't disagree with what's been said so far, but you might want to check if the shock preload got knocked off of the position it was in before the accident. Also, I think the tire pressure front & rear should be set…
- GoPro Very good, John. It appears you have quickly got a handle on the technology. Nice job editing; and adding comments.. What a dream of a road; lots of green, curvy and well maintained; and so few cars! I took a couple two…
- Six Week Epic Trip Planned! [image: View Post]Olive, on 19 May 2011 - 11:36 AM, said: [image: View Post]superfunkomatic, on 19 May 2011 - 11:13 AM, said: Are you going clockwise or counterclockwise? I'm heading east first. Last year I took the…
- 6th Gen Owner Demos a VFR1200F- Riding Impressions That was an excellent, informative review Snaefell. Thanks. I also ride a 2006 VFR800 and I'm not in the market to change soon. This did satisfy my curiosity about the 1200's. I appreciate that.
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock [quote name='wera803' timestamp='1301081402' post='768515'] Damn, forgot all about having a Penske on my '06 GSXR600 track bike too. :blush: I got it from Traxxion as well. Good people to deal with. [/quote] So you're…
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock Update. I've ordered the Penske shock from Traxxion. Penske will build it and ship it next week, directly to me. The forks are on the bench at Traxxion and will be shipped out to me Monday. Now, as Tom Petty sang, "the…
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock [quote name='Primo' timestamp='1301078645' post='768500'] What is the best site to purchase the Penske? [/quote] I am dealing with Traxxion Dynamics. They are installing their AK-20 cartridge kit in my forks. Here's a…
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock [quote name='hlf' timestamp='1301057935' post='768437'] I've used both Penske and Ohlins on various track and street bikes. Both shocks are very good quality. You won't go wrong with either. High speed…
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock [quote name='keny' timestamp='1301053909' post='768423'] [quote name='SEBSPEED' timestamp='1301050015' post='768414'] Wilbers also offers very nice shocks at a good price, they have rebound, hi/lo comp and also…
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock This is what Traxxion says about the Penske in their ad: "The 8987 Triple Remote Reservoir style damper gives you preload, ride height, rebound and High/Low Speed Compression. When comparing the 8983 and the 8987 the…
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock Thanks, guys; your knowledge and input are most appreciated. This is what is so great about VFRD: the people!
- Penske vs. Ohlins shock I've got the forks off my '06 off and sent to Traxxion Suspension for installation of their AK-20 fork kit and stiffer springs. I've got an Ohlins HO-605 46HRCLS shock on order (also with stiffer spring for my weight)…
- Do my levers look right? [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 18 March 2011 - 09:06 PM, said: lucky they didnt snap under the pressure of us all looking at them :computer-noworky: Now that's funny! What? :mellow: Are they not strong? :blink:
- Fall 2010 Cross Country Ride (LA>NY) Dan, Excellent narrative and great photos. I can imagine the cloud shadows rolling across the terrain in your Glen Canyon photos. Really brings it alive! Poor Joe. No good deed goes unpunished. Edited March 20, 2011 by…
- Newb, sayin' hi! Welcome, Marcus. You are a lucky man with a new VFR and a wife that likes to ride.
- Fall 2010 Cross Country Ride (LA>NY) This is going to be epic! I'm liking it, Dan. :cheerleader: Thanks.
- Fall 2010 Cross Country Ride (LA>NY) Dan, That had to be a fabulous experience. We'd love to hear and see more of your coast to coast trip. Since I couldn't be there I'd like the vicarious enjoyment! We are probably spoiled by Olive's multitude of photos…
- Suspension Obsession [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 04 March 2011 - 03:01 PM, said: [image: View Post]FHR, on 04 March 2011 - 02:44 PM, said: Jamie, I would love to hear your thoughts on the Hyperpro rising rate springs . It seems to…
- Suspension Obsession Awww Geeeeez. . . . I had almost made up my mind to take a conservative approach and just replace the stock fork and shock springs with some that are suitable for my 225 lb weight (maybe even Hyperpro rising rate…
- Suspension Obsession [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 16 February 2011 - 07:47 PM, said: I can just about guarantee that just slapping on those Road 2's will easily double your confidence with the bike in the turns over any OEM tire that…
- Suspension Obsession Can anyone give me a quick answer about how to adjust the preload on the forks? Thanks.
- Suspension Obsession That's sound advice, John. I have a good bicycle pump and will check the pressure regularly. I have not developed edges, if I understand what you are saying. I'm assuming you mean running on the flat land so much the…
- Suspension Obsession [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 16 February 2011 - 06:38 PM, said: Unless you're really pushing the bike that hard, you won't need the AK fork cartridges. Stiffer springs and the race tech valves should be a good start…
- Suspension Obsession [image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 16 February 2011 - 05:59 PM, said: My bike is a 2002 and I am at 215lbs. I read a lot of posts and spent a lot of time in the suspension section of the forum. I lucked and found a…
- Suspension Obsession [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 16 February 2011 - 05:38 PM, said: Hello, and welcome if I haven't mentioned that before! :biggrin: Yes 225 is over what the stock bikes springs were ideally designed for, but I have to…
- Suspension Obsession [image: View Post]Chaz06i, on 16 February 2011 - 04:20 PM, said: I would definalty talk the 3 Boys listed above. They know there stuff. I took there advice and many others, (same readings as you) and had my suspension…
- Suspension Obsession Thanks, John, for the links and the good advice. I appreciate the time it took for you to attach those links. I've watched a lot of Dave Moss videos and the concepts are beginning to sink in. Setting the sag and testing…
- Suspension Obsession I’ve only had my ’06 VFR 800A for a few months and have only ridden a couple thousand miles on it when the weather has permitted on my days off work. I got a couple rides in last week. Today it snowed. I really love the…
- Amazing Find! That is an amazing find. And a great story. I got the feeling it was meant to be. How about you?
- kerker slip on exhaust [image: View Post]vfrdoc, on 02 February 2011 - 01:52 AM, said: [image: View Post]PLCGuy, on 31 January 2011 - 06:51 PM, said: I'd like to see pics of the kerker install! OK here is the picture or at least the first…
- Michelin Package Deal [image: View Post]Cogswell, on 26 January 2011 - 01:12 AM, said: [image: View Post]FHR, on 25 January 2011 - 06:17 PM, said: Hey Cogswell, I emailed your link to a buddy and he shot me back this one.…
- Michelin Package Deal Hey Cogswell, I emailed your link to a buddy and he shot me back this one. http://www.jakewilson.com/home.do. it is great to have alot of people searching for the best deal and sharing info!
- Turning left VS's turning right John, By your test and Timmy's I am right eye dominant. I prefer left turns. BTW, in answer to your question in the welcome forum, I'm older by about a month.
- Painting/color question Ehhhrrr... British Racing Green with minimalistic gold or silver pin striping?? P.S. I attended Gonzaga 1972-1975.
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