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Rambler358

94 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 21 Jul 2016 Last seen 23 Jun 2017

Threads started

4 in the archive
  1. A Thanksgiving Day Cruise up ACH Rambler358 3 24 Nov 2016 24 Nov 2016 Rambler358 · 24 Nov 2016 – 24 Nov 2016
  2. Exhaust - Akrapovic or Arrow? Rambler358 25 12 Nov 2016 23 Nov 2016 Rambler358 · 12 Nov 2016 – 23 Nov 2016
  3. What Bike-to-Bike Comms Do You Use? Rambler358 35 28 Aug 2016 14 Oct 2016 Rambler358 · 28 Aug 2016 – 14 Oct 2016
  4. Poll: VFR Rider Ages Rambler358 57 26 Jul 2016 29 Jan 2017 Rambler358 · 26 Jul 2016 – 29 Jan 2017

Recent posts

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  1. Where Are The SoCal Rides? 23 Jun 2017 02:04 If I was only retired... :sad:
  2. Let's Ride Sat or Sun 6/10 or 6/11 13 Jun 2017 17:27 I was out of town this past weekend, but would have liked to attend. Looked like a great ride!
  3. Where Are The SoCal Rides? 31 May 2017 15:38 If you build it, they will come...
  4. Heli Bars for 8th Gen - need R&D bike 11 Apr 2017 23:36 Might as well get the Motopump's risers for less.
  5. Missing parts for raising the seat 9 Apr 2017 04:18 You need a trip back to the dealer, unfortunately.
  6. Ducati supersport 7 Apr 2017 03:56 Duc2V4 Well I got a call from the Ducati dealer (Newport Ducati) and I have a test ride scheduled for Saturday April 15! That's a great dealership. I test rode a '17 Multistrada 1200S there a couple weeks ago - a nice…
  7. Ducati supersport 11 Mar 2017 21:41 Bent There's a YouTube of the SS. Watch it and you may decide you don't want one at all. That was my conclusion. There's many videos of the SS on YouTube, which one are you referring to?
  8. 8th Gen Luggage pics 10 Mar 2017 03:18 [image: 3b34fcdf579d352fd9cb20690a284938.jpg] [image: 90d8087767f99b701b30b6f0494bcc33.jpg] [image: 828672441b12dcd006050e6ee772ae17.jpg]
  9. Ducati supersport 4 Mar 2017 22:53 MaxSwell The VFR is much better looking. Beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder.
  10. Ducati supersport 3 Mar 2017 03:46 If the SuperSport had the same luggage capacity as Honda's OEM panniers and top-box I'd consider it. But IMHO it's not a sport-tourer with semi-rigid panniers and no top-box option.
  11. Tracked the 8th Gen over the weekend 28 Feb 2017 23:55 6 minutes ago, BrianF The 8th look really good in white too. Growing on me. Like a fungus? :beer:
  12. Stolen VFR 23 Feb 2017 06:03 Sorry man, that really sucks! Good luck with getting it back, and I'd post this to Facebook and every forum you know of - you just never know when you might get a lead.
  13. Ducati supersport 20 Feb 2017 21:38 17 minutes ago, Quibble 8th gen looks better. In your opinion anyway.
  14. Ducati supersport 19 Feb 2017 03:23 If I didn't already have my '15 Interceptor, I think this Ducati S model with the Touring package would be my first pick between it and the VFR. Would I trade in my VFR for this new SuperSport? No. But if I didn't…
  15. Ducati supersport 18 Feb 2017 07:11 GatorGreg They do come with the Touring Package along with heated grips and taller windscreen. You can see them at the 12:00 mark of this vid below. The Ducati only has a 4.2 gallon tank so it won't have anywhere near…
  16. Ducati supersport 18 Feb 2017 05:07 And no option for hard bags? A real sport-tourer needs hard bags.
  17. New And Improved Alternative Ram Mount 14 Feb 2017 15:37 10 hours ago, artpongs Hi can you give me more detail on how you mounted your accessories on the 5th gen? Maybe pictures as well? How does your USB port mount in front of the tank in the picture there too? I have the…
  18. Lake Hughes loop Superbowl Sun. 930am 13 Feb 2017 05:45 It was a good ride and I'd like to do that one again with road conditions a bit better. Maybe I'll be able to keep you guys in sight next time, or maybe not. LOL
  19. Lake Hughes loop Superbowl Sun. 930am 3 Feb 2017 04:19 Do you have an address for that Carl's Jr? EDIT: Is this the one you're referring to? Carl's Jr. Green Burrito 31412 Ridge Route, Castaic, CA 91384 (661) 257-3747 https://goo.gl/maps/6GtiNbogCh12
  20. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 1 Jan 2017 02:40 14thumper Yep, I saw that. Looking at online parts house websites I see two part #'s listed, one (as on Honda's website) ends in 10 the other 11 so I didn't know if there was a revision to the part or not. I'd go with…
  21. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 1 Jan 2017 00:57 windyrun it also looks like the leak is coming from the gasket connection between the two metal parts Yep!
  22. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 1 Jan 2017 00:56 14thumper Anyone know about the quick shifter? Which part # should I order between the two? Use the part number that's on the Honda website as accessories for the Interceptor, there should be only one.
  23. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 27 Dec 2016 22:32 5 minutes ago, deltaboxii Heli bar posted something out to their customers looking for a test mule to mock up the bars. This was several months ago now. But as far as I know, they haven't yet gotten an 8th gen VFR to…
  24. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 27 Dec 2016 22:23 6 minutes ago, deltaboxii Heli Bar is currently working on them. Hopefully in 2017? Well that's good news. How did you find this out?
  25. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 27 Dec 2016 15:24 4 hours ago, 14thumper I went down to Southern California and picked up a new leftover '14 Interceptor Deluxe on Monday. Congrats! What dealer in SoCal did you get it from?
  26. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 24 Dec 2016 19:42 There is no Helibars option for the 8th gen currently. Best option right now is one of the bar riser options Motopumps has. I've got the 1.25" risers, and they're great for me.
  27. Need help deciding if I should switch to a VFR 23 Dec 2016 04:33 14thumper Thank you for the tip! I did check on that one but it's a standard. Sorry about that, I thought it was a DLX.
  28. Picture Thread 12 Dec 2016 02:17 TechRider Do you have the quickshifter and are you happy with it (would you buy it again)? I've got the Honda quickshifter, and yes I'd buy it again.
  29. New 8th gen - $6,500!! 30 Nov 2016 19:59 thtanner There's a DLX for $10,800 out the door here that I may consider... ABS/TC/Heated Grips/More Suspension Adjustment.. I guess it's worth a few g's more. The DLX is definitely worth the extra money. [image:…
  30. Going on a really long trip first time any tips 29 Nov 2016 02:50 Amoreira88 Main reason for posting I wanted to know how the 2015 vfr would fair on a long trip The VFR will fair just fine, you know your body and how it handles the VFR.
  31. Going on a really long trip first time any tips 28 Nov 2016 12:44 Maybe bar risers from Motopumps, unless you're still at that young age where you feel no wrist or back pain. Have fun and ride safe!
  32. A Thanksgiving Day Cruise up ACH 24 Nov 2016 21:54 Today's the only day I could ride this week, so I thought I'd take a morning cruise up Angeles Crest Hwy to Newcomb's Ranch. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/wKzBahg5OQc?feature=oembed]
  33. Front Preload Tool 17 Nov 2016 03:56 Terry I bought some of these nifty and cheap permanent adjusters. A little bling, and they cover up any marks made by previous ham-fisted adjustments I don't believe these will fit the 8th gen?
  34. 8th gen minor updates for 2017 14 Nov 2016 02:14 Other than somewhat reshaping the exhaust, it's the same 8th gen with a new color scheme.
  35. Exhaust - Akrapovic or Arrow? 12 Nov 2016 23:16 Quibble Carbon fiber baby! I have the one from Scorpion. https://flic.kr/p/LaAKyz Would love to hear a sound clip of your Scorpion!
  36. 8th gen minor updates for 2017 12 Nov 2016 23:13 Guess the VFR is selling well in Europe, Honda hasn't even brought the 2016 model to the US.
  37. Exhaust - Akrapovic or Arrow? 12 Nov 2016 06:27 thtanner Call me biased but... http://staintune.com.au/products/honda-vfr-800-high-sports-muffler Not really a fan of the looks, and I have the OEM panniers.
  38. Exhaust - Akrapovic or Arrow? 12 Nov 2016 04:19 Looking at a titanium exhaust for my 8th gen, and Akrapovic and Arrow are at the top of my list. From some YouTube videos the Arrow seems to have a deeper sound to it which is what I'm looking for, but I'm not sure if I…
  39. Thanks for the help and support, you guys rock! 10 Nov 2016 00:21 7 minutes ago, lanesmatb 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…
  40. Thanks for the help and support, you guys rock! 9 Nov 2016 20:11 My 8th gen is definitely more capable as a long distance sport-tourer than the ST3 was when I rode it. The ergos with the 1.25" bar risers is more back and wrist friendly to me, and this is the first bike I didn't need…
  41. Thanks for the help and support, you guys rock! 8 Nov 2016 22:32 Congrats, beautiful bike and looks really clean! I lusted for one of those about 10 years back. Though if I may ask, what do you like about the ST3, say over a 8th gen VFR?
  42. New 8th gen - $6,500!! 3 Nov 2016 04:17 thtanner Really think I'll just try to strait trade for one with my Street Triple R. Would be nice to find DLX but I'd live without it. The Deluxe is well worth the extra money IMHO. You get adjustable front/rear…
  43. New 8th gen - $6,500!! 3 Nov 2016 02:52 Standard model?
  44. Stolen VFR RECOVERED in NORCAL!!! 27 Oct 2016 14:32 Hoping not too much will need repair on your part. Let us know the condition once you get it back.
  45. Heli Bars for 8th Gen - need R&D bike 22 Oct 2016 13:51 I saw on Heli's website that they're still looking for an 8th gen to build Helibars for.
  46. Heli Bars for 8th Gen - need R&D bike 22 Oct 2016 13:50 F6bguy I totaled my goldwing so I never ended up going to heli,I was down most of the summer with surgeries.....just sold my vfr Sorry to hear. Hope you're recovering well.
  47. Southern California Ride to Big Bear, Sat, 10/15 17 Oct 2016 01:59 Looked like a great ride. Next time for me.
  48. Picture Thread 15 Oct 2016 14:24 thtanner First time I've seen it without a swarm of cruisers! Got there at 10am. I was the only one there, but it was open!
  49. Picture Thread 14 Oct 2016 17:50 Early coffee stop at SoCal's famous Cook's Corner. [image: 86323adfb9b280cc22132cec1bf750e9.jpg]
  50. Heli Bars for 8th Gen - need R&D bike 12 Oct 2016 17:53 Quibble Any news about this? @f6bguy hasn't posted in 3 months, so I'll assume he didn't get contacted. Maybe give a call directly to Heli themselves and see if they've made any progress.

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