Member record · ID 3265
St. Stephen
419 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 10 Apr 2010 Last seen 2 Mar 2026
Threads started
10 in the archive- What other motorcycle sites do you check regularly? St. Stephen · 28 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026
- Gotta Ride! St. Stephen · 3 Jan 2024 – 6 Dec 2025
- New AGV Helmet St. Stephen · 5 Dec 2023 – 7 Dec 2023
- Ducati's expanding V4 lineup St. Stephen · 15 Oct 2020 – 17 Oct 2020
- Rider Magazine? St. Stephen · 21 May 2020 – 28 Aug 2020
- Great RC45 Story St. Stephen · 21 Mar 2020 – 26 Mar 2020
- I had to post this St. Stephen · 1 Feb 2020 – 4 Feb 2020
- No WSBK in 2020 St. Stephen · 22 Nov 2019 – 22 Nov 2019
- Laguna Seca Track Day St. Stephen · 30 Apr 2017 – 2 May 2017
- MBD finally got me St. Stephen · 6 Jul 2016 – 21 Oct 2016
Recent posts
Last 50 of 419- Hello! Here's my new to me 2007 VFR Welcome to the forum. Bike looks far younger than 19!
- Yellow 5th Gen painting tough crowd
- A short "hello" and introduction 17 minutes ago, Captain 80s Red rims are polarizing. I think there is literally one Honda that came with red rims that I like. All (most) other attempts just feel forced. [image:…
- What other motorcycle sites do you check regularly? 12 minutes ago, FromMaine I forgot to mention, I don't belong to any forums that are not member supported. Personal choice. I did join some years ago that turned out to be obviously for profit, and quickly realized that…
- What other motorcycle sites do you check regularly? 3 hours ago, BusyLittleShop RC30 RC45 Force V4 site https://force-v4.co.uk Local Bay Area site https://www.bayarearidersforum.com Oil site https://bobistheoilguy.com Thx BLS, long live BARF!
- What other motorcycle sites do you check regularly? 3 hours ago, vfrcapn @St. Stephen Are you on https://www.ducati.ms/forums/multistrada.44/ I still cruise https://www.rc51forums.com/ Eventually, when I'm younger, I'll pick up another RC51. Aerostich has some…
- What other motorcycle sites do you check regularly? Love those mags FM. I'll have to dig up a few classic covers.
- What other motorcycle sites do you check regularly? (not counting VFRworld) I'm curious to find out who reads what around here, and hey, I might find a great site that I've missed. For me, my motorcycle interests are motogp racing, the m/c industry, new models, etc. I…
- Helibars for VFR1200F - Non DCT/Manual I rode with Helibars on my 2010 VFR1200F for six years and they were perfect for me--as they were on my 6th gen. In addition to the great advice from others here, I would add what you may know if you've installed higher…
- Gotta Ride! Probably should have mentioned this earlier but, to be clear, I ride with my feet on the top of the pegs.
- Gotta Ride! 22 minutes ago, Captain 80s For me its not aluminum vs rubber. I have both between my many bikes. Those pronounced raised nubs on the end of the stock aluminum pegs would bug the shit out of me. I can see them catching…
- Gotta Ride! My first mod. 400lb, 100hp, great quick shifter, but...the footpegs. I ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs, so lots of moving feet/boots around. The stock pegs do keep your feet in place, but I can't slide the…
- And so for my next trick... Terry, 10/9/2025 at 5:56 PM What was your experience with the cooling fans? Mine seemed to be coming on at every traffic light, but I was mired in slow traffic for most of the trip so not a lot of airflow. The fans are…
- And so for my next trick... "Sneaky fast," and "super steady." Yes, exactly. What is your impression of the brakes--on your limited riding experience so far? My 2010 had the best brakes I've owned, the Nissins better than my two current bikes with…
- And so for my next trick... 1 hour ago, Terry [image: IMG_7731.thumb.JPG.6d7b94d029af3346cd15126a7b34905d.JPG][image: IMG_7725.thumb.JPG.ef27e081eeaaf5e76092b5668d7342d2.JPG] Already looks better than 90% of the 1200's on the road--not that I see…
- How many motorcycles have you owned? OK, my list, which will be much easier than those above since there are only, I'm pretty sure, 11. -Mini bike--manufacturer long forgotten. Pull start, centrifugal clutch, curved steel plate that rubbed the rear tire,…
- How many motorcycles have you owned? 5 hours ago, Captain 80s Mini Bikes count.... especially a Hodaka. OK, kinda off topic, but...even if you're familiar with terms like PABATCO or Super Rat you might not recognize the bike below. Believe it or not I…
- How many motorcycles have you owned? 31 minutes ago, vfrcapn '24 Multistrada V4 - because it's a V4 (under warranty) Very cool. Since you acknowledge this is a V4 forum you have to post photos.
- How many motorcycles have you owned? Kinda tough when this thread leads off with Keny and the Captain! I can get to a dozen, but only if the rules allow my two mini-bikes. One powered by a Tecumseh lawn mower engine, the next a Hodaka 100! :happy:
- power commander for fifth gen: worth it? 2 hours ago, Burger i know, i was just explaining to homeboy what "50 state version" meant, since he thought they didn't exist homeboy?
- power commander for fifth gen: worth it? 5 hours ago, bmart Yes for the 50 state version. I bought a CA one and it is much less excellent as it does nothing at lower RPM. There is no 50 state version. I so rarely get to show some expertise on VFRD that I had…
- - Dr. Ergal's VTR - from old wreck to Infinity (and beyond) 😁 Haha of course you're right, lazy of me, although I still should dig up that lira... I remember visiting Invercargill 10 years ago and noting how incredibly far south I was, the furthest south I've ever been on the…
- - Dr. Ergal's VTR - from old wreck to Infinity (and beyond) 😁 4 hours ago, Terry I have lucky coins on my bikes. This started when I bought my 97 VTR1000F which was sold to me as a Japanese domestic model; this proved to be correct with a 180km/hr speedo and speed limiter built in…
- it's been 1015 days since I last rode my VFR I hope you get many more rides in before the rains come. Enjoy that beautiful bike.
- Gotta Ride! 40 minutes ago, Lorne I may be mistaken but I seem to recall there being a lot of great roads in that vicinity. I don't recall you ever being mistaken re norcal roads, but yes, Rt. 128 in this case. 😎
- Gotta Ride! 7 hours ago, Skids You mention same (ish) power output as the VFR, but lighter, but how is the torque? The lighter weight will definitely help pulling out of bends but I've always loved the linear nature of the VFR…
- Gotta Ride! A quick update on this Aprilia. The bike is pretty much everything I hoped for/expected. (extremely) light and handles beautifully. But instead of going on (and on) about how great it is (and it is), here's what could…
- 2008 daily driver getting hard to start... sometimes Damn. Thank you for posting VFR78. Like you I only knew him through VFRD, but he was obviously a gentleman, full of knowledge, and always willing to help. I think he would smile to know that I purchased a multimeter…
- Gotta Ride! OK, I love this bike. Almost 400 miles on the odometer. I'm a lifetime B- track day rider. On VFRD rides blasting through the Sierra I have been maybe 40th percentile, trying to catch up to Duc2V4, BrianF, RC1237V et…
- I think it's the right section for a farewell No shame Doctor, looks like you've got a great bike that you like best. If ownership of a VFR was a requirement to enjoy and contribute to VFRD I'd have been ousted eight years ago! Hey, it's a Honda with a V engine,…
- rusty crusty 1999 revival 6 minutes ago, bmart Nice kitchen. The first thing that came to my mind was a VFR rolling through while saying "weeeeeee!" Haha...the first thing that came to my mind is that he will be spending time at the drive-up…
- Gotta Ride! Comparison Part 2 My 2002 6th gen: $11,000 520 lbs 100 hp My 2026 Tuono 660: $11,500 400 lbs 100 hp I rounded the numbers since some are claimed, some are measured etc. An inflation calculator I found says multiply $11K…
- Gotta Ride! Cycle World (Don Canet I think) tested the 6th gen when it came out in 2002. I dug up the test in the two photos below. 23 years later it makes an interesting comparison. Note the stats. [image:…
- Gotta Ride! It turns out that you can have a whole lot of fun on a new bike while still staying within the parameters of "Running In" the motorcycle, as Aprilia calls it in the manual. It's all about corner speed. Every time I…
- Gotta Ride! Well, I guess I have chugged the Italian Koolaid. Based on a 40 mile ride home today, starting in Dogpatch, all the way through urban SF to the GG bridge, and then home, I really like this bike. More to follow...of…
- Gotta Ride! 27 minutes ago, Lorne Good choice, and a much prettier bike than the KTM 890. More serious than the Trident 660 - was a Street Triple R ever in the cards? Or perhaps a Brutale RR? Street Triple? Yes. If you asked me a…
- Gotta Ride! Ride the new bike home Saturday! [image: image.thumb.jpeg.1683822457989b24f2707ed0895608db.jpeg]
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" I'm enjoying this thread, looking forward to all the other things you will figure out, and the final result. Are the elevated motorcycle "shelves" really just for display, or do you intend to walk downstairs one…
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" Now that's a worthy project! Captain 80's has lots of Hondas up on a high shelf, although my memory of his shop pics is that they are lighter, smaller displacement. Just because it might be crazy doesn't mean it won't…
- Gotta Ride! 15 hours ago, RC1237V I think you're looking for the KTM 890-SMT version - too bad they are bankrupt, and the cam issue that has plagued those engines, otherwise that thing is like a box of frogs! I rode the old 990…
- Gotta Ride! Well, new tires, a sunny day, time to head out. After some back roads I was heading south on 1 and right after a quick pass of a slower vehicle a guy in a red Honda S2000 (that's a car) passed me. I kept my distance but…
- Gotta Ride! 4 hours ago, Dutchy [image: assen2.jpg.97b063fee48f5e9d2da8088f069af96b.thumb.jpg.7d3ec5da452e8c75c99415aa2cde5357.jpg] Nuttin' wrong with a SP2 if you're a hard MF'r..... :laugh: Amen Dutchy! That was me. I did 1000…
- Gotta Ride! 16 hours ago, Lorne Hmm, the Triumph holds an extra half-gallon of fuel but the Tuono is a bit lighter and shorter wheelbase. But aren't they both pretty similar to your Multi ? Both of 'em are good looking bikes. The…
- Gotta Ride! So. New tires on the Multistrada. Sold the RC-51. $5800 USD sitting in the bank to be used for, well, you know. Making progress. Sweeper has suggested a version of the Triumph 660: [image:…
- Gotta Ride! 1 hour ago, Lorne Oh my, yes, Cal 96 is a terrific road. The whole ride is scenic and, as I recall, the twistiest part is between Weitchpec and Hoopa. Which you can view right here - also on a red v-twin back in 2003.…
- Gotta Ride! Well, top trunks... I recently posted on another thread that it took me many years to come around to top trunks. Well, I still think they take away from the garage appeal of any bike, but they sure are useful! My…
- KTM 1290 GT 2020 Thanks for the quick review Miguel, it answered some questions for me. After seven years on my (red) 7th gen I decided to replace it despite that incredible motor, and equally incredible brakes. But 600lbs and primitive…
- Up for auction at IconicMotorbikes 12 hours ago, Duc2V4 As most might know, I and fellow member sfdownhill were great friends and were a couple of key members in bringing the high performance headers the VFR community. After his untimely passing, I…
- Here's my mutant 5th Gen Whenever someone mentions Elf I always think of the front swingarm! I took the photo below quite a while ago. Speaking of stickers, bonus points for the Cycle sticker.
- I always change my oil before I store my VFR for the winter except.... 14 hours ago, Terry I always replace my ducks when they become excessively sarcastic. I'm conflicted. I ride a Duck. But my RC, as Honda's answer to Ducati in World Superbike, has always been call a duckhunter. Better…
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