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cat0020
37 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 23 Oct 2016 Last seen 25 Sep 2020
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All 37- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Picked up another SV for $600. 01 model, nearly stock, under 8k miles, less than 30 miles ridden in the last 7 years, have been sitting in the last 2 years. No rust inside the fuel tank. Will need chain/sprockets, fork…
- Some serious VFR action: Japanese Motorcycle Police Competition Some serious VFR action.
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Since 2013, I've been commuting back and forth between Phila, PA and Brooklyn, NY. Motorcycles are better suited for long distance on the highway, but lack the luggage carrying capacity. Additionally, once I get to…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) 77 degree F in rural Philly this afternoon. I got all the bikes out of garage for a ride. [image: q1S3VTk.jpg]
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) With weather turning cold, used bikes are cheap.. Picked up a nearly stock 2001 SV650S, minor body work scratches, needs carb sync, oil/filter/coolant/brake fluid change, 17k miles. $1250 cash. [image: WNlu2S6.jpg]…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Today's pick: 2003 BMW F650GS, 17k miles. Needs Chain/sprockets, rear brake master cylinder replacement or rebuild. But it does come with a set of BMW side cases. $1500 cash. [image: IhLG0Id.jpg]
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Sold my BMW last year, replacing it with another next month: [image: sbhAP3t.jpg] [image: URhA6tj.jpg] Yes, those are carbon wheels & Ohlins shocks.
- 00 vfr800 1st and 2nd gear gone Any background info on mileage? Last clutch plates replacement?
- Oh so shiny 2000 Years of riding dirt bikes with 38"+ standover height gives me plenty of practice being stable resting on one foot. [image: cat0020_Motorcycling_660.jpg]
- Oh so shiny 2000 Personally, I find that having just one foot firmly on the ground is far more stable than trying to tip-toe between two feet during a stop. Just rest your body on one thigh on the seat before you come to a stop, you…
- Oh so shiny 2000 Nice find. Y2K VFR should have black OEM wheels, but silver wheels looks just fine. I picked up my 00 VFR w/13k miles on odo back in 2016 under $3K, now it has over 19k miles, in need of new tires, chain/sprockets.…
- my yellow VFR This was taken back in 2005.. my previous VFR: [image: aAy2gsX.jpg]
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Put on some cheapo, lightweight mirrors, universal windshield from a previous bike.. 599 is sitting nicely among my other Hondas: [image: KkSMDkG.jpg]
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Yeah, wouldn't feel too bad if it gets damaged or stolen in the Big Apple, which is likely going to be the place I keep it. 599 will replace my 04 Ninja 250 that I sold earlier this year.
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) It's been nearly one year since my last moto purchase. Today, I bought a 04 Honda 599 for $1600, 15k mi. needs chain/sprockets/tires/front brake pads/lines: [image: gZPyM9F.jpg] [image: M7SfwKc.jpg]
- Why Do You Ride I was born in Taiwan, I grew up where 2-wheel vehicles outnumber cars. Since the age of 4 or 5, my older sister have been carrying me on her 50cc scooter, with my other older sister. At the age of 15, I came to the US.…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) I'm a BMW owner again: [image: CsAgC6v.jpg] [image: HUx287O.jpg]
- New to me 5th gen and maintenance Wow, that's a real bummer with the accident... mucho sad. This time of the year is always the most dangerous when the weather start to get nice, more new drivers/motorcyclist get out on the roads; I usually ride less…
- For all you northeners Cold, snowy... still ride.. [image: picture.php?albumid=572&pictureid=5249]
- I need some guidance from the collective... I guess I'm a minimalist: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/ninja-250-2-up-tx-to-argentina.675841/ My fav of all time: Across the Country on a Honda C70 [url= http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/831076 ] 250cc…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) 8 hours ago, Epyon007 Your insurance company must love you! I would have 3 bikes again but I can't really afford to insure 2 bikes on top of all the other crap I need to pay for every month. Maybe one day I'll have…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) I enjoy customizing small Hondas: [image: Rjy8YZx.jpg] [/img] I keep one original C90 just because: [image: fpcjM3J.jpg] and I like my mid-displacement V-twins: [image: 8b4Uant.jpg] Large displacement Hondas also:…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? After two decades riding 2-wheels.. I've moved away from hard cases for luggage.. just for less (non-removable) weight on the bike. [image: IMG_8973.jpg]
- Let's talk tyres! Too many variables between different riders, riding style, road surfaces, air temperature, traffic pattern.. and many more that affect the performance of tires.. Regardless of what bike/tires, I treat the first 5 miles…
- Mint 2000 Model Headhunter, 10/31/2016 at 9:17 PM An XX will be in my garage by Spring. Cogswell, 10/31/2016 at 9:21 PM Are looking for carb'd or FI? I keep a steady watch and have not seen many for sale. For those who are looking to…
- Power socket locations??? Depends on the purpose.. for GPS/smartphone, I put it close to the handlebars. For heated jacket/liner/gear, I put it next to the tank, next to my left inner thigh for easy access of temperature adjustment on-the-fly.
- Mint 2000 Model Nice form.
- Mint 2000 Model Brakes, who needs them; they only slow you down.
- Mint 2000 Model Pretty sure they use the same pads.. front and rear... I guess the calipers are the same as XX.
- Mint 2000 Model number9, 11/11/2016 at 3:54 PM For those that have ridden an XX, how do they compare to (say) a ZX12? A bit old but.. ZX-12 vs XX ZX-12 vs CBR XX [url= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYx84N7t8lGuw3airJz9KuA ]Five part…
- Mint 2000 Model Not sure if you're looking for a drag-strip ready XX.. but THIS CBR1100XX might be the ticket for it.. strap the front end and go. [image: 00K0K_44h2Uuu785A_1200x900.jpg] [image: 00u0u_i8U0K95NuP3_1200x900.jpg]
- Mint 2000 Model Headhunter, 10/31/2016 at 9:17 PM An XX will be in my garage by Spring. If you are looking to make it a dragster and get the most out of the engine.. get a carb model... more options in mods that can increase…
- Mint 2000 Model 18 hours ago, Headhunter An XX will be in my garage by Spring. HERE is a easy search for ya.
- Mint 2000 Model 18 hours ago, Cogswell Fifth gens are getting to be the best bargains in motorcycling. Mint condition with just 11k on the clock and a slipon for $2,500 . . . I'm curious how you like your 'Bird compared to the Viffer.…
- Mint 2000 Model Just picked up a 2000 model, 11k mi. new tires, needs chain/sprockets replacement and brake/clutch fluid flush and maybe new brake pads. $2.5 cash. [image: 2016-10-23%2014.00.44_zpsa8dqm0rg.jpg] [image:…
- Lancaster Pa. Area Any Members I'm near Pottstown, PA.. It's been nearly 9 years since my last VFR.. Picked up today: 2000 VFR800 118xx mi. on odo. new tires, needs chain/sprocket, brake/clutch fluid changed. [image:…
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