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mick

21 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 25 Nov 2007 Last seen 11 Apr 2010

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  1. $19-20K OTD 11 Apr 2010 02:53 [image: View Post]jaimev34, on 10 April 2010 - 08:55 PM, said: Stopped by my local dealer today to sit on the new VFR, since they finally got one in. I love this bike. If I had $20k lying around, I'd buy it, but DAMN,…
  2. Cycle World full test 26 Feb 2010 03:03 [image: View Post]carlitos92, on 25 February 2010 - 09:48 PM, said: an average range of 167 miles. That's including reserve. Ouch. Just hard to believe Honda would put such a peanut sized gas tank on a sports-"tourer".
  3. Actual consumption figures and tank range 20 Feb 2010 21:05 [quote name='Cynic' date='20 February 2010 - Trevor achieved a figure of 46.85mpg on his run-in machine and I got 46.67mpg.[/quote] Let's see, 1 imperial gallon = 1.2 'merican gallons. So 46.67 miles per imperial gallon…
  4. VFR1200 with Leo Vince 12 Feb 2010 16:10 That particular after market can just doesn't hack it. The OEM muffler actually sounded better.
  5. My 2 cents 31 Jan 2010 23:33 [image: View Post]vfr_steve, on 31 January 2010 - 06:14 PM, said: Yes the tank size is a shame, but for me after 100 miles or so I'm happy to take a quick fuel stop break anyway. You guys have towns every few miles so…
  6. My 2 cents 31 Jan 2010 23:03 [image: View Post]PaulW, on 31 January 2010 - 02:58 PM, said: If the VFR was so much better and popular why are they discounting them to get rid of them? In addition to the fact that the VFR has always been a niche…
  7. my @$$ hurts 4 Jan 2010 00:15 Another vote for Sargent here! :cool:
  8. Touring Version Of 1200 V4 To Get Airbag And Crumple Zone? 7 Sep 2009 16:03 [image: View Post]superfunkomatic, on Sep 7 2009, 10:55 AM, said: I just filled out a Honda survey on their site asking about ABS breaks and whether they should be on every model of their bike. Is this survey something…
  9. Touring Version Of 1200 V4 To Get Airbag And Crumple Zone? 7 Sep 2009 12:36 My immediate impression after reading this is that it's going to be one expensive as* bike!
  10. New V4 Vfr Web Site Is Up! 24 Jul 2009 10:57 [image: View Post]motorhead1977, on Jul 24 2009, 05:28 AM, said: Also, it is UK and elsewhere oriented. Nothing there aimed at the good old US of A. Yeah, I noticed this too. I am gonna be SO dissapointed if this bike…
  11. Why A Torque Wrench Is Worth The Money.... 22 Feb 2009 01:55 [image: View Post]vanion2, on Feb 21 2009, 06:56 PM, said: I picked up a nice Craftsman torque wrench this afternoon Here's the one I picked up to replace my aging Craftsman. It's made by a subsidiary of Snap-On:…
  12. What To Buy 3 Jan 2009 14:17 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on Jan 3 2009, 07:59 AM, said: [image: View Post]adam79, on Jan 2 2009, 11:34 PM, said: There's one in texas not to far from me, but its RWB and I just cant stand the color Scheme. Nothing…
  13. What To Buy 3 Jan 2009 13:46 [image: View Post]RollinAgain, on Jan 3 2009, 06:25 AM, said: New bikes do give you more piece of mind but I still think a "gently" used bike is the best way to go. I've seen plenty of VFR's for sale by responsible…
  14. What To Buy 3 Jan 2009 13:15 [image: View Post]ECX585, on Jan 2 2009, 10:41 PM, said: I don't know where you're located, but both of those prices are high compared to where I live. I'd see if you can talk the dealer down some more on the new one.…
  15. More Abs Troubles.. Code 10 26 Aug 2008 18:01 Just a thought, but did you bleed the system in the proper sequence as called for in the manual? Having to bleed in a certain sequence is a characteristic of LBS brakes.
  16. Held Gloves 21 Aug 2008 02:54 [image: View Post]elizilla, on Aug 20 2008, 08:33 PM, said: I have a pair of Held Steve gloves <snip> I've probably got 100,000 miles in them. <SNIP> Just this year, I started getting a tiny hole in the fingertip on one…
  17. Vtec Valve Service Report 16 Aug 2008 11:42 [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on Aug 15 2008, 01:25 PM, said: I don't mean to be skeptical, but my faith in Dealers instantly makes me think they didn't even check them I got the exact same impression when I read that…
  18. Anniversary Trip To Vermont 10 Jul 2008 17:04 [image: View Post]Bent, on Jul 6 2008, 11:37 AM, said: Beautiful country and cool pics. Indeed it is! I rode that area last September and really enjoyed it. Beautiful scenery and quaint little towns. I told my wife that…
  19. Motorcycle Daily - New Vfr Announced... Again ! 27 Jun 2008 17:11 [image: View Post]adamf18, on Jun 27 2008, 11:47 AM, said: Honda is not the butt of rat vfr heritage and traditions Does this mean we shouldn't give a rat's ass?
  20. The Official Oil Thread 13 Dec 2007 03:23 HispanicSlammer I know the list of brands is far from complete but I added the major brands that seem to be talked about most here, and those you can find most anywhere - at least in the US. Other seems will be a large…
  21. How To Install Kimpex Grip Heaters 25 Nov 2007 17:01 HispanicSlammer Electrical tape on the bar to keep the bar from drawing off heats sounds good on paper but the tape will not be able to withstand the heat and soon will be sliding all over the place when in use, the…

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