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vtwindr
65 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 5 Jul 2014 Last seen 14 Feb 2020
Threads started
7 in the archive- Coming back maybe vtwindr · 14 Feb 2020 – 22 Feb 2020
- Fun And Games In The Dales Yesterday vtwindr · 21 Jun 2015 – 28 Jun 2015
- Torque Settings vtwindr · 18 Mar 2015 – 20 Mar 2015
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 vtwindr · 10 Mar 2015 – 23 Mar 2015
- Fiirst Service vtwindr · 24 Jul 2014 – 24 Jul 2014
- 105Bhp vtwindr · 22 Jul 2014 – 12 Aug 2014
- Mcn 9Th July 2014 vtwindr · 9 Jul 2014 – 9 Jul 2014
Recent posts
Last 50 of 65- Coming back maybe I had an 8th gen 2014-2017. Sold it as needed back surgery and kinda missed it since. Bought a BMW r9t scrambler which is a great bike but eats oil (5l of top ups in 10,000 miles) and it absolutely covers you in filth…
- Opinion Request: 2nd bike to compliment the viffer 3 minutes ago, SubjectArc Wow, great feedback, was not expecting such a response. These two replies probably come closest to my ponderings. To me, the VFR is a hair shy of sublimely comfortable for me, so I'm not yet…
- Opinion Request: 2nd bike to compliment the viffer W650 here. Enjoy the scenery once in a while [image: 778868_10151478788033974_879924293_o.jpg] [image: 12494923_10154229839828974_7729091325458666319_n.jpg]
- Ducati supersport 3 minutes ago, Rectaltronics Oh OK. We here tend to get higher rates if we say we're using the bike to commute, but that's mostly due to the legitimate extra likelihood of traffic incidents. yep, we get that as well it…
- Ducati supersport 5 minutes ago, Rectaltronics So waitaminnit... is that £250 mean business and pleasure? But £1031 for pleasure only? I wish nah the VFR is 250 The Supersport is 1031 I use the bike for work sometimes and visit patients…
- Ducati supersport 1 hour ago, GatorGreg Nice pics and review vtwindr. Sucks about the insurance - although I can't say I blame the insurance companies for wanting to charge a crap load of money to insure a bike named "Supersport" LOL…
- Ducati supersport Duc2V4, 07/04/2017 at 4:00 AM Well I got a call from the Ducati dealer (Newport Ducati) and I have a test ride scheduled for Saturday April 15! V2s lumpy low down? They all do that Sir Well I almost pulled the trigger.…
- Ducati supersport it's an older gentlemans sports bike IMHO
- Ducati supersport I took one out today. I was with a mate who took a Multistrada as well I'll copy my thoughts from another site It was fab HOWEVER the V-twin thing I don't get, lumpy as feck low down just like the V-strom. Sounds good,…
- Exhaust - Akrapovic or Arrow? Remus is lovely [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/YkOuiXtO848?feature=oembed]
- Picture Thread catching last few days of UK "summer" [image: 14724578_10154839541278974_7874300592681721654_n.jpg] [image: 14724474_10154839541473974_9126562339364793817_n.jpg]
- Tires! 1 hour ago, kebrider This Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT was on the rear of my ST1300 for exactly 8 days. One TMAC and 2038 miles later it looked like this... [image: ST1300 Rear PR4GT from 2015 TMAC.jpg] The very best…
- Tires! 15 hours ago, gloryracing Study was funded by Metzeler...jus sayin! don't care, still happy with 'em
- Tires! been using Meetzeler Z8s for a few yrs now, good for 8000miles, recommended by my fitter originally and I'm v happy with them. See no reason to change, nice to see them placed 2nd only surpassed by the new incarnation…
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 well in the end I went for the Remus again as I like it and the Ixil is in short supply in UK it seems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkOuiXtO848
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 Vtwindr. I STRONGLY dissagree with what your supplier is saying. You do NOT need the OEM gasket, other than for the OEM exhaust! All the exhausts I've fitted to both 8gen and 6gen never needed the OEM gasket, that goes…
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 well after some kind soul in a BMW drove into my bike in a car park and cleared off (CCTV caught it but not his plate) I now have a lovely dent in my Remus :( I am looking at a replacement but since buying the Remus…
- Picture Thread [image: 10487205_10152832231278974_2057476188742] [image: 10888765_10153071509663974_6454821404413] [image: 11143117_10153537222163974_1654581391205]
- Upper Radiator Guard I just blast the hose in there from the vent in the side to wash it all out
- Fun And Games In The Dales Yesterday Typical british midsummers weather [image: 10268543_10153566028478974_8862728882209]
- Dilemma... Which Model To Buy... I'm 6'3" with a 34" in-seam and with the seat on the high position it's not really cramped
- More Brake Issues..... there are 3 of us had new calipers under warranty for this. I ride in winter and ws told "neglect" but they replaced them anyway.Get to a dealer. If my replacement set go the same way I'm afraid the VFR will be moved on
- Newby I've only had my remus okami on 3 days but it's bloody brilliant. really enhances the bike. Calsport were great as well
- Front Braking Unevenness And Judder In the end the dealer sorted mine although was a bit grumpy. Interestingly I spitted the damage as one day the brake felt like it was binding briefly and had the hot/cold thing (though no warping). I took the calipers…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 I would have thought they could swap 'em in an hour or so but they want it all day. Who know why. Pads have done 3000miles but they insist I need new ones . They won't charge me labour for pad fitting though (probably…
- Bike Mag 5000 Mile Test Report ACF50 on the brakes ain't the best idea though is it? Other than this the bike is shaping up well. odd slight furring on teh brake lines which seems to be cleaning off reasonably well and some slight rusting on the…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 parts now in, complete new calipers. They still want me to pay for the pads and if I want a courtesy bike it'll be £20 + £1000 excess. Whilst I am pleased Honda are replacing the damaged parts I can't say the dealer is…
- Torque Settings :fing02: :fing02: :fing02:
- Torque Settings anyobnne got a list, specifically rear brake caliper bolts. Might as well take that off and check it after the issues with the fronts
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 nope. Bearing in mind no-one at my dealers has actually looked at them yet they just saw my pics. Service manager is adamant it's down to roadsalt and is surprised they have allowed it. I was planning on using my…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 Result: Honda are covering new pistons , seals and labour. Think they might be wanting me to pay for new pads but that will be negotiated
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 great stuff, thanks for that
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 Do you have a link that?
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 If they do not fix this it will be my first and last big honda. Which is a shame as I love the bike but I am not replacing 8 pistons every yr and nor do I see why I should do a monthly strip , clean and grease of the…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 cjb, are you on facebook? I posted to the page of https://www.facebook.com/HondaMotoUK which they ignored so I sent the pic as a personal message to them. They were non-commital but again might be worth you adding your…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 no reponse from the dealer yet. I sent my pics to them on Thurs as they were being a tad awkward about how we were gonna do this as noted in my post above. Not heard anything back yet. Might be worth approaching your…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 Rochdale Honda TBH if I end up paying I've been told about £30/piston + £50 seal kit + labour. So £350-400. I have found Brembo monoblocks on ebay for £450 with new pads. Seems a better option than a refurb
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 I'm hoping. This is my first big Honda. At £10,400 it was £1500 more (around $2200) than eg a Kawa z1000sx but I went with the Honda as after a string of Suzukis and Kawazakis I fancied something with a reputation for…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 3000 miles well I've spoken to my Honda dealer. Service manager looked at pic, didn't look at bike and immediately says "corrosion, salt damage, you've not been looking after it". I counter that whilst I have ridden…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 I was pretty shocked when I saw it. They are off the blade and also on some GSXRs I think. I have posted the pics on another forum and the conclusion was someone has damaged them at the factory. I have emailed the pics…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 8 months old, ridden through winter, rinsed daily, brakes were getting a bit sticky so took 'em off and cleaned them up tonight. 4 pots have chunks out of 'em. Worth a warranty claim? Seems a bit poor to me [image:…
- Post A Picture Of Your Vfr [image: 10881503_10153073073303974_2128030791146] slightly less moody [image: 10463892_10153118953558974_6226001130582] Edited January 19, 2015 by vtwindr
- Heated Grips What's the gear indicator fault?? the MCN test bike seems to have a dodgy gear indicator which displays a line and can only be cleared by switching the ignition off. I must say in 6months of ownership I have not had…
- Heated Grips nope. Been using them alot lately and no problems
- Anyone Else Disappointed With The Head Lamps? knee down on UK roads in the dark? Are you nuts?
- Anyone Else Disappointed With The Head Lamps? you get a good spread which easily covers the width of any road I have ridden on , dark spot just in front of bike but the distance is great. I get light back from ref;lective signs that are 1/4 mile away! If I am…
- Anyone Else Disappointed With The Head Lamps? really, they are not an issue. I ride all year, all weathers, day and night
- Anyone Else Disappointed With The Head Lamps? I'm not generallylooking 15ft in front of the bike. The lights are cracking compared with every other bike I have owned
- Anyone Else Disappointed With The Head Lamps? well I didn't take the pic whilst moving :wacko: I was at the end of a small lay-by though I had to be quick, didn't want to be mistaken for a dogger Edited December 4, 2014 by vtwindr
- Anyone Else Disappointed With The Head Lamps? 7pm riding home from work last night, dark minor roads. Air temp 1C , lights on main beam. No issues [image: 10349972_10152996770268974_2153120443768] Edited December 4, 2014 by vtwindr
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