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grandall1972

40 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 8 Mar 2012 Last seen 5 Apr 2012

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  1. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. grandall1972 14 18 Mar 2012 21 Mar 2012 grandall1972 · 18 Mar 2012 – 21 Mar 2012
  2. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. grandall1972 36 8 Mar 2012 21 Mar 2012 grandall1972 · 8 Mar 2012 – 21 Mar 2012

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  1. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 5 Apr 2012 13:26 Looks like I am going to be waiting another week for the ride side middle cowl. Yesterday they said it would be shipped out today, and today it says it will be shipped out the 10th. Gives me more time to decide what I…
  2. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 5 Apr 2012 13:25 [image: View Post]Cam2, on 05 April 2012 - 07:44 AM, said: [image: View Post]Gears, on 04 April 2012 - 06:28 PM, said: Agggh!!! Maybe I"ve just had a bad day but I just can't stand it any more !!! THE ROAD IS CALLED THE…
  3. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 5 Apr 2012 01:16 [image: View Post]Gears, on 04 April 2012 - 06:28 PM, said: Agggh!!! Maybe I"ve just had a bad day but I just can't stand it any more !!! THE ROAD IS CALLED THE DRAGON... The Tail of the Dragon is a souvenir shop set up…
  4. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 4 Apr 2012 23:03 [image: View Post]CharlesW, on 04 April 2012 - 03:44 PM, said: Does your insurance cover any of the damage repair? I think I have read where sometimes your collision insurance will apply. Less your deductible of course.…
  5. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 4 Apr 2012 16:59 [image: View Post]tin, on 04 April 2012 - 08:50 AM, said: [image: View Post]grandall1972, on 04 April 2012 - 08:30 AM, said: [image: View Post]tin, on 03 April 2012 - 11:54 PM, said: I would think that if I had to have…
  6. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 4 Apr 2012 13:30 [image: View Post]tin, on 03 April 2012 - 11:54 PM, said: I would think that if I had to have damage on the bag the front would be the best to do a undercoat spray to. Nobody who doesn't own a vfr will ever think that…
  7. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 4 Apr 2012 00:58 [image: View Post]tin, on 03 April 2012 - 10:15 AM, said: If you're gonna keep it the same color, JMHO but I would just order the middle faring so the paint matches up right. I had to replace my middle right. The paint…
  8. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 3 Apr 2012 14:11 [image: View Post]quikbrew, on 03 April 2012 - 03:42 AM, said: Grandall, Be very careful where you get the bike repainted, whatever colour you decide on. The repair shop have made a mess of mine :angry: : The colour…
  9. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 2 Apr 2012 16:40 One more question. How do you remove all the fairings off the VFR1200?
  10. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 2 Apr 2012 16:39 [image: View Post]Monk, on 02 April 2012 - 10:38 AM, said: Hard to paint without peeling??????? Find someone that knows how to prep a surface, if you go that route....... That's what I thought. They were the first body…
  11. My first Trip to the Tail of the Dragon on the VFR1200 (Damage report and questions) 2 Apr 2012 15:28 I'm putting together a cost comparison on whether or not to get the bike painted or to just buy all new parts. Here are a few questions. 1. Does anyone know where to locate just the outer part of the cases? - I can find…
  12. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 21 Mar 2012 02:08 Thanks Smithy Yeah I hope I don't have any problems, because I really like the heli bars so far. I'll have a lot more answers when I get back from my trip this weekend.
  13. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 20 Mar 2012 14:15 Another Question, - How should I adjust the shift lever on the VFR? - I need a little more room to more easily get my foot under the lever. - Should I adjust the linkage to between the lever and trans, or take the…
  14. Talk me into a VFR.... 20 Mar 2012 14:08 I would say get the 2010 and if you want the better mapping get a bazzaz z-bomb, which fixes the mapping in first and second gear. You'lll just have to get used to 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6 on the gear indicator. Then you will…
  15. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. 20 Mar 2012 03:05 I though hard about the DCT, but I already have enough problems with my Jetta DSG trying to make all the decisions for me. I know it's different than the honda DCT, but I just prefer to have the control. I would say go…
  16. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. 19 Mar 2012 18:57 Hey Peter, No problem, I've had a lot of bikes, and I have just gotten to know what I want and don't want out of them. I hate to sacrifice performance for comfort, but if my goal is to ride longer distances and a few…
  17. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. 19 Mar 2012 17:30 I'm not trying to ruin the bike and make it like a car, but when your a big guy (6'2" and 275lbs), it takes me a little more to make a bike fit me the way I like. Also I don't want to really lift the seat up, I just…
  18. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. 19 Mar 2012 04:50 I do think the new locations of the clutch and brake lever, make for a more relaxing ride. Over all though the bars have met most of my expectations. I will be able to tell if they completely fit the bill in a week,…
  19. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 19 Mar 2012 04:42 My reservoir does the same thing. Don't know if its normal, but mine is the same. On a different note, what are your thoughts on that Laminar Lip? My 6th Gen has wind protection that is perfect for me, but this 7th has…
  20. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 19 Mar 2012 00:08 Here is a picture of the reservoir while the bike is sitting upright. [image: IMG_0094.JPG]
  21. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 19 Mar 2012 00:02 I've been riding today a little with the Heli Bars and after riding I can definitely tell a difference. They are more comfortable the longer I ride. The stock bars had my wrist bothered after about 15 minutes and the…
  22. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 18 Mar 2012 17:08 I like the look of the sargent seats but for $80 more I can just order a complete Corbin seat. Then I would still have my factory seat to go with the bike. Also I don't think I want to be any closer to the pegs. I am…
  23. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. 18 Mar 2012 01:21 I will say this I need to see another vfr1200 without the Heli bars, because I do not notice much difference in my ridding position. I still feel like I could come up another inch or 2, and even out a little further.…
  24. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. 18 Mar 2012 01:17 Never mind on all three. I went back out and after so adjustments, I realized that the ignition switch box was not all the way out and not sitting on its little pin whole. Also the left side I had pushed the inner…
  25. Problems installing Heli Bars Please help. 18 Mar 2012 01:01 I almost completed the Heli bar install with out any problems. Then I looked again and I have three problems right now. - 1st problem, the bottom of the ignition switch case has a gap left open on the bottom side.…
  26. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 16 Mar 2012 19:06 If I can use my stock pegs with those, they might be what I am looking for. Thanks,
  27. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 16 Mar 2012 02:21 grandall1972 - Searching threads I came across this post. Congrats on the new bike but I gotta tell you that now I'm really confused. Was literally just about to plunk down $15k for a concours and saw the VFR1200. It…
  28. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 16 Mar 2012 00:37 Another question I have that hopefully someone can answer. - How much can I adjust the shift lever? - I have a hard time getting my foot under it, and it has cause a few shifting errors going mostly into second. First…
  29. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 16 Mar 2012 00:34 I didn't get a chance to get pictures of the bike in the daylight but here are some of it in the garage. Installed so far are, laminar lip, bazzaz z-bomb, cramp buster, and dress kit to cover open nuts. Heli Bars are…
  30. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 15 Mar 2012 04:57 Also, it might take me a little while to 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th, but if what I read is true, I will get used to it and prefer it. I could just put a piece of tape of the gear indicator and go to what I used to…
  31. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 15 Mar 2012 04:43 I got the bazzaz Z-bomb in to day and the laminar lip, and wasted no time installing both of them. I can't wait to test both of them tomorrow. I will post picks tomorrow when I can get them in the day light. The Heli…
  32. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 12 Mar 2012 15:18 The MRA X-Creen is very effective, has more adjustment, is very high quality (German) and imo looks better than the Honda spoiler. It also adjusts and locks without any tools. Might be worth a look.…
  33. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 12 Mar 2012 14:20 After finding a few reviews, I went ahead and ordered the Laminar lip. Decided if I want to go fast I can always take it off. Also for a $100 dollars, it's worth the try. Thanks. Now I just need to figure out what to…
  34. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 12 Mar 2012 13:51 Hi Greg, I got my VFR1200F in April of 2010. (yes one of those that paid alot..lol). I quickly put the Heli-Bars on and for me at least, are a "must-have". The instructions were straightforward and the install wasn't…
  35. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 11 Mar 2012 21:14 How adjustable is the honda wind screen extension. When I read about it it says something like 3 position and other adjustments. What does that really mean, and how far can it extend over the stock windscreen? Thanks
  36. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 11 Mar 2012 20:45 At 6'1, the Heli-bars and OEM windscreen extension are perfect for me. I prefer the look of the stock windscreen on its own but the extension works a charm and I am now quite used to the look. As for the Heli-bars, the…
  37. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 11 Mar 2012 15:55 One more question, Does the K&N filter do much for the bike?
  38. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 11 Mar 2012 15:54 I am only 6 foot and the Heli Bars was my first purchase for the 1200F. If you go that route dont get the new wind screen untill you ride it with the new bars. I like getting a little lift at hwy speeds from the stock…
  39. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 8 Mar 2012 21:33 I will post some pics tonight. Went to get one off my phone and all I have are pics of my old bikes. I have about 300 miles on it so far, and I know I want to get these areas worked on. I just want to make sure what I…
  40. Just got my 2010 VFR1200 and I have a few questions. 8 Mar 2012 19:46 Hey Everyone, Just got my vfr1200f with side bags and so far I really enjoy the bike. I have a few questions on what all should I do to improve the ride and bike to better fit me. - 1. Should I go with Heli Bars or is…

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