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lanesmatb
16 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 14 Aug 2015 Last seen 10 Nov 2016
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All 16- Thanks for the help and support, you guys rock! I thought a little more about why I like the handling much more on the Duc than the the VFR and I think GleninAus nails it. The stock suspension on the Duc is much better sorted than a stock VFR for aggressive riding. A…
- Thanks for the help and support, you guys rock! I'll preface my response to how the bikes relate to me. I'm 5' 5.5" (I'd prefer 5'6"), about 165. I ride 90% back roads and mountains and primarily a 3 season rider. Rarely commute to work (2-hour round trip on slab, no…
- Thanks for the help and support, you guys rock! Wanted to say thank you to all the members and mods on VFR Discussions for all the knowledge, help, and guidance. I have my 5th gen up for sale due to the fact that I recently picked up a 2006 ST3 Ducati. After weighing…
- Binding brakes mystery Symptoms of air in the brake hydraulic system. When a bubble of air in the brake fluid heats up sufficiently, it expands and engages the brakes. If I where you, bleed the system step by step as thoroughly and completely…
- Route and POI suggestions Maryville TN to Dahlonega GA Thanks guys, appreciate the tips.
- New to me VF1000FF - change of plan Nice! Love the old iron and tastefully done! IMO, it's easier to mod a non-stock bike with no worries about keeping it "original". Scott
- Route and POI suggestions Maryville TN to Dahlonega GA Planning an overnight trip with the wife starting in Maryville, TN to Dahlonega, GA. Most of my riding loops around TN129/NC28/Cherohala Pkwy, so I'm not familiar with the roads in southwest NC and north GA. I hear GA60…
- Strange sight indeed... [image: Vespa.JPG]
- Strange sight indeed... I was on my typical Saturday loop: The Dragon around 0900, perusing bikes at Deals Gap for a bit, and riding the Cherohala Skyway back into Maryville. While I was sitting watching bikes at the Deals Gap parking area, I…
- What To Do If the tires have not been changed within the last three years or is unknown when they were last replaced, definitely new tires IMO.
- Pirelli Angel Front Tire Issues? Rubber is the first thing you should immediately change when purchasing a used bike IMO. You just don't know the variables (age of rubber, time exposed to sunlight, overheated/track days, internal damage, wear due to…
- Between A Rock And A Hard Place...... My suggestion would be: Wash and wax , oil chain, wipe down unpainted/unprotected metal with light oil (wd40), protectant on plastic, vinyl and rubber (not tire contact patch :)) Top tank and use fuel conditioner Run…
- Time For All Dogs To Be Dead Thanks for sharing SCGuy. Very well done. Scott L.
- Time For All Dogs To Be Dead Thanks again for sharing. I lived in Idaho for 5 years, so your trip brings back memories of the NW. Scott L.
- Time For All Dogs To Be Dead Well done SCGuy, you have a talent for writing! Looking forward to your next installment. Subscribed. Scott L.
- What's The Hottest 5Th Generation Can? Post Your Pics.... How about a 5th gen Two Brothers CF shorty high mount can? [image: post-30878-0-43462900-1439583680.jpg]
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