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Podman

31 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 20 Aug 2008 Last seen 8 Aug 2012

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  1. Looking at a new 1200 DCT, Got ?'s 8 Aug 2012 01:47 Put over 12,000 miles in less then a year on mine. Outstanding bike no negatives. It will cover vast distances in a heartbeat. Wish they would bring the crosstourer here.
  2. Spiegler LSL vs Heli bars 6 Jul 2012 02:57 Ok - it's called an "update please"
  3. VFR1200 13 Aug 2011 14:46 Auspañol Any sign of a 1200 service manual file in pdf format to download and drool over?? Have one for sale if anyone is interested>
  4. Final Drive oil leak 15 Jun 2011 01:58 [image: View Post]rydfly, on 14 June 2011 - 11:39 AM, said: Hi folks, new member here. I thought some of you might be interested to hear of my recent experience. I purchased my VFR1200F new last weekend. After 2 days of…
  5. Before I make a decision about buying a 1200.... 1 Jun 2011 10:57 Skids Have owned a "93" 750 and two 800's. My vfr1200dct I have had for 11 months now. Mileage is a 10,400. Has centerstand, heated grips and side bags. Like it more then my previous vfr's cause it just feels better.…
  6. Greetings! new to the forum 28 May 2011 23:49 Hey Rimmy Just turned 10,300 on my DCT. I was talking to couple of riders today while gassing up and one goes"is that that automatic one". Guy was blown away on how it works. Anyway you will love the bike.
  7. New Owner VFR1200 DCT 12 Apr 2011 21:18 First you are not going to have the advantage of dropping the clutch like in a non DCT bike, Second the DCT clutch system is not as stout as the non DCT system so as a result there is a lag or holding back on power…
  8. Question on Auto Trans 30 Mar 2011 01:33 [image: View Post]PaleRider000, on 29 March 2011 - 03:16 PM, said: Question for 7th gen owners with Auto trans. I am really considering this bike with Full Auto next year. Can you share your impressions for the…
  9. Potential DCT owner 23 Mar 2011 01:01 [image: View Post]GSIG, on 21 March 2011 - 02:05 PM, said: I'm getting close to changing from a ZZR1400 to a VFR1200 and seriously thinking about the DCT option. I've had a couple of test rides and much to my surprise i…
  10. Bazzaz needs a VFR1200 for product development 3 Mar 2011 23:22 [image: View Post]zillamoto, on 15 February 2011 - 07:04 PM, said: [image: View Post]ZenMoto, on 15 February 2011 - 03:20 PM, said: I'm here at Bazzaz now. Nice, small operation. Very clean, very professional;…
  11. VFR Steering Quirk? 20 Oct 2010 11:14 [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 19 July 2010 - 02:06 AM, said: [image: View Post]mayner, on 18 July 2010 - 11:58 PM, said: While I haven't really noticed this exactly, my VFR does steer kind of different from most other…
  12. 8th gen might not be far off 17 Oct 2010 12:02 Actually I like the idea, V4, lower seat, good slow speed handling, more upright position just hope it come to the US. Now if it had shaft drive and DCT that would be a no brainer.
  13. How many miles did you get on your oem vfr12000 tire? 17 Oct 2010 11:55 [image: View Post]Dae, on 17 October 2010 - 02:25 AM, said: Front tire (Bridgestone BT21) down to the wear bar with uneven wear patterns, rear close to the wear bar at 4,000 miles. Any recommendation on tire replacement…
  14. New VFR vs ST1300 engine vibration 10 Oct 2010 21:32 [image: View Post]vee1cut, on 10 October 2010 - 01:44 PM, said: I put 27k on an st1300 before selling it to get my new vfr1200. I have a little over 5k on the vfr....it is smoother in every respect...I miss the…
  15. Just Bought My New VFR1200 DCT - Very Dissattified 11 Sep 2010 12:23 [image: View Post]anbark22, on 10 September 2010 - 10:55 PM, said: Hello Fellow VFR1200 Owners, Just traded in my 2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250 (loved it) for a 2010 VFR1200 DCT. On the ride home from St. Augustine to…
  16. Who hates their seat 11 Aug 2010 01:47 [image: View Post]fasterspider, on 31 July 2010 - 01:02 PM, said: I just got back from a couple hour ride and my ass is killing me, I can't wait for my new Corbin to get here this week. Rode from lacrosse, wi to…
  17. How many miles did you get on your oem vfr12000 tire? 11 Aug 2010 01:40 [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 09 August 2010 - 11:56 PM, said: I did not let it go all the way to the cords but I blasted past the wear bars and was almost out of groove before I spooned on a new set of PR2's…
  18. My bags arrived 4 days! wow 11 Aug 2010 01:38 [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 10 August 2010 - 02:57 PM, said: I ordered the top bag and the two panniers from Davids Spares in the UK and they showed up in my garage 4 days later! $1700 bucks or so later! not…
  19. Who hates their seat 31 Jul 2010 21:41 [image: View Post]fasterspider, on 31 July 2010 - 09:45 AM, said: I have a Corbin seat on order for my VFRF but, it is still not here yet and I am going riding in a little while with that damned plank Honda supplied.…
  20. Heli-Bars for 7TH Gen coming soon 19 Jul 2010 17:54 [image: View Post]mayner, on 19 July 2010 - 10:38 AM, said: [image: View Post]Podman, on 19 July 2010 - 04:11 AM, said: [image: View Post]Podman, on 12 July 2010 - 10:44 PM, said: Anybody get these yet and any feedback…
  21. Heli-Bars for 7TH Gen coming soon 19 Jul 2010 11:11 [image: View Post]Podman, on 12 July 2010 - 10:44 PM, said: Anybody get these yet and any feedback on them? Still no feedback on the helibars?
  22. vfr1200 vs bmwk1200s 13 Jul 2010 15:41 [image: View Post]dozerdogue, on 13 July 2010 - 10:35 AM, said: [image: View Post]SteveSvfr750, on 13 July 2010 - 08:48 AM, said: I would love to get some feedback from riders experienced with the VFR1200 competition. I…
  23. Heli-Bars for 7TH Gen coming soon 13 Jul 2010 02:44 Anybody get these yet and any feedback on them?
  24. DCT Ride Report 12 Jul 2010 02:25 [image: View Post]Jrod, on 11 July 2010 - 07:33 PM, said: I just got home from the Parts Canada Superbike race this weekend at Mosport Raceway outside of Toronto, and was lucky enough to get to ride the new VFR1200 DCT…
  25. How many miles on your 7th gen (or your "friends").. 12 Jul 2010 02:17 8 days old = 1114 miles
  26. Powercommander for VFR1200f 5 Jul 2010 11:01 I hope they come up with a solution for throttle mapping so we can get the damn butterflys to open in the first 2 gears. I don't know what this "first two gears" thing is all about. My 12 goes like stink in 1st and 2nd…
  27. 2nd Gear Flat Spot is Dangerous! 5 Jul 2010 10:59 [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 04 July 2010 - 11:20 PM, said: I've now had the DCT for a couple weeks now and managed to log close 1500 miles thus far. The DCT aspect is all that I expected and more, but I now have a…
  28. From A Honda Dealer's Lips To Your Ears! 7 Oct 2009 00:13 [image: View Post]DDO-VFR, on Oct 6 2009, 07:03 PM, said: FWIW, according to a Honda sales rep in St. Jerome Quebec... 3 VFR models coming one replaces the Blackbird - will be 1200cc, will be the most powerful version,…
  29. 2011 Vfr 1000cc - 1200cc V4 Engine 25 Jun 2009 02:00 [image: View Post]tyrroneous, on Jun 24 2009, 08:07 AM, said: [image: View Post]DDO-VFR, on Apr 17 2009, 06:44 AM, said: I love it! As long as they keep the maintenance cost low (no more zillion$ valve adj.), and have a…
  30. Holy Cow It's True, Maybe 9 Sep 2008 22:11 [image: View Post]Honley, on Sep 9 2008, 01:04 PM, said: [image: View Post]Wheatie, on Sep 7 2008, 06:35 PM, said: Why all the high-tech innovations? Why not just stick with a good, sound, proven motorcycle that sells…
  31. 2009 Honda Motorcycles ... 20 Aug 2008 22:29 [image: View Post]jeremy556, on Aug 20 2008, 04:04 PM, said: [image: View Post]eric29, on Aug 20 2008, 03:32 PM, said: I guess im lucky my local dealer the sales guy rides an vfr so they usually have atleast 1.though he…

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