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RC79NC001

101 posts recovered 17 threads started First seen 16 Jul 2018 Last seen 30 Oct 2023

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  1. THE FIRST 100K RC79NC001 7 5 Sep 2022 12 Sep 2022 RC79NC001 · 5 Sep 2022 – 12 Sep 2022
  2. New donation from RC79NC001 RC79NC001 1 27 Dec 2021 27 Dec 2021 RC79NC001 · 27 Dec 2021 – 27 Dec 2021
  3. Return of the Michelin Man RC79NC001 9 21 Dec 2021 22 Dec 2021 RC79NC001 · 21 Dec 2021 – 22 Dec 2021
  4. A Fuel Efficient Beast Gen 8 is. RC79NC001 32 31 Mar 2021 21 Sep 2021 RC79NC001 · 31 Mar 2021 – 21 Sep 2021
  5. 2020 Tire(s) Review RC79NC001 52 9 Dec 2020 11 Apr 2021 RC79NC001 · 9 Dec 2020 – 11 Apr 2021
  6. VFR 60,000 Mi Maintenance Report RC79NC001 6 14 Sep 2020 21 Sep 2020 RC79NC001 · 14 Sep 2020 – 21 Sep 2020
  7. When Your Ride is a Flying Saucer Everyone Notices...Including POPO RC79NC001 4 6 Aug 2020 7 Aug 2020 RC79NC001 · 6 Aug 2020 – 7 Aug 2020
  8. VFR To California from North Carolina June- July 2018. Part 1 ( Route and Pics ) RC79NC001 9 3 Aug 2020 12 Aug 2020 RC79NC001 · 3 Aug 2020 – 12 Aug 2020
  9. Margarita-ville RC79NC001 1 15 Jul 2020 15 Jul 2020 RC79NC001 · 15 Jul 2020 – 15 Jul 2020
  10. Less than Zero RC79NC001 23 14 Jul 2020 24 Aug 2020 RC79NC001 · 14 Jul 2020 – 24 Aug 2020
  11. VFR On the Dragon RC79NC001 17 9 Jul 2020 17 Jul 2020 RC79NC001 · 9 Jul 2020 – 17 Jul 2020
  12. VFR Power to Weight RC79NC001 3 7 Jul 2020 7 Jul 2020 RC79NC001 · 7 Jul 2020 – 7 Jul 2020
  13. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... RC79NC001 83 7 Jun 2020 2 May 2021 RC79NC001 · 7 Jun 2020 – 2 May 2021
  14. Best Tank Knee Pads for 8th Gen... RC79NC001 6 5 Jun 2020 7 Jun 2020 RC79NC001 · 5 Jun 2020 – 7 Jun 2020
  15. Pirelli ST 6000 MI Report RC79NC001 6 31 May 2020 1 Jun 2020 RC79NC001 · 31 May 2020 – 1 Jun 2020
  16. Of Elephants and Chicken Strips and matters VFR RC79NC001 29 7 Apr 2020 6 Jun 2020 RC79NC001 · 7 Apr 2020 – 6 Jun 2020
  17. Bridgestone T30 Report RC79NC001 14 16 Jul 2018 18 Jul 2018 RC79NC001 · 16 Jul 2018 – 18 Jul 2018

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  1. 2024 XSR 900 GP 30 Oct 2023 00:47 I too like the look of the R7 anniversary edition....actually I'd have the R3, R7, and R1 with the anniversary treatment. Naaah. I can only ride one and my 8th gen is still the one !
  2. I am going to shut down vfrd soon 27 May 2023 12:40 This news comes as a shock. Many Heartfelt Thanks for this forum. All the support and camaraderie. The VFR concept is a great one and deserves a great community.
  3. 2014 VFR 800 CYCLE WORLD Test 21 May 2023 18:48 I agree with Grum. Now for a more negative take on our wonderful bike. https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/2014-honda-vfr800-interceptor-first-ride/
  4. THE FIRST 100K 5 Sep 2022 18:17 The Beginning [image: IMG_4687.thumb.jpg.20bea4323a84687ac975006f3f9350f0.jpg] May 15,2017 It was a relatively uneventful drive, aside from rain and wind gusts. The rental van worked fine, a bit“loosey goosey” from a…
  5. What did you do to your VFR Today? 17 Jan 2022 15:46 Rolled my VFR out into fresh snow for an obligatory photo op !
  6. New donation from RC79NC001 27 Dec 2021 14:35 Hi RC79NC001, Thank you for your donation of 100.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
  7. Return of the Michelin Man 22 Dec 2021 03:35 3rdbike I appreciate your compliment. Glad You enjoyed it.😃
  8. Return of the Michelin Man 21 Dec 2021 17:16 Return of the Michelin Man In 2021 I enjoyed 3 consecutive sets of Michelin Pilot Road 2 Tires.. Set 1; Installed April 7 replaced after 6552 miles; Set 2; Installed July 30 replaced after 6711 miles; Set 3; Installed…
  9. A Fuel Efficient Beast Gen 8 is. 12 Jul 2021 00:14 Trying what ? I ride "aggressively" most every ride in or out of vtec. We also have lots of law enforcement where I ride. Too much VTEC sounds like tickets and even a trip to jail. YMMV of course.
  10. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... 2 May 2021 00:57 [image: IMG_a3799.thumb.jpg.11e7a2a74faba5ced1665f48b82ec0fc.jpg]
  11. 2020 Tire(s) Review 11 Apr 2021 10:58 Hi Grum, My shop fitted the high flow when they did an oil change. I'm not sure of the model number but, it did have the hex nut and that was where it leaked. I can only speculate that the nut was used to (incorrectly)…
  12. 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) 6 Apr 2021 13:36 Great story. Proof again that there is nothing like a VFR. Welcome back.
  13. I know I'll regret it, but always wanted to do white wheels on a 5th gen. 4 Apr 2021 11:50 How about one of the new Ceramic waxes ? https://drivedetailed.com/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-wax-review/
  14. A Fuel Efficient Beast Gen 8 is. 4 Apr 2021 11:46 It shows what a fantastic design the VFR is ( all generations ). Fun and efficient if you need it to be.
  15. I like my 8 th gen VFR , but.................. 3 Apr 2021 11:35 I have a Delkevic on mine. I like the sound . It's not loud but, definitely different then stock.
  16. A Fuel Efficient Beast Gen 8 is. 31 Mar 2021 19:58 A Fuel Efficient Beast Gen 8 is. Thanks to Grum for a previous post touting the efficiency of the 8th Gen. It’s true. Yesterday I went for a ride. I rode until the low fuel warning light came on . I kept riding. When I…
  17. Picking new cylinder wall material need help 20 Feb 2021 12:39 944 Porsches are my weakness.....argh. Lucky for me I love riding my VFR so much that it keeps me from other distractions.
  18. The King is dead, Long live the King. 8 Feb 2021 17:14 Kudos and a big ditto to the OP. I've posted the same....less extensively and eloquently. The VFR is the only motorcycle I need. ADVs well, another man's poison.
  19. How many mi/km did the OEM tires last you? 18 Jan 2021 14:36 600 miles. Replaced them with Bridgestone T30s at the initial 600 mile service.
  20. 2020 Tire(s) Review 11 Jan 2021 15:14 week 10 of 2020 for the front tire week 43 of 2019 for the rear
  21. 2020 Tire(s) Review 10 Jan 2021 16:19 PR2s arrived this morning. They were made in Spain. See attached photos of manuf. codes. [image: PR2_FRONT.thumb.jpg.bab5b8afde4edd3437c953ed0f7bee78.jpg] [image: PR2_REAR.thumb.jpg.1d384327dd7b7b737e611989b3826f05.jpg]
  22. Just curious, so when does you riding season typically end 8 Jan 2021 22:26 Tomorrow it's supposed to reach 50 so I'll be taking a short ride hopefully in the sunshine. 50F is the lower threshold for riding imho. 40-50; Ride only for an emergency ( car has a burned out clutch ) or I need to…
  23. What did you do to your VFR Today? 8 Jan 2021 22:16 Forum members please ignore my last posted references to MotoGP anything... That sounds ridiculous... I just don't use my back brake....much. and prefer CL pads when the fronts wear out. TGIF !!!
  24. What did you do to your VFR Today? 7 Jan 2021 12:45 Here's my front pad only history. Original Pads replaced at 33801 Mi with Ferodos ,did not care for the way the Ferodos felt. They were replaced after 18290 Mi with CL set 1. Ferodos replaced at 52091 Mi with CL Pads.…
  25. What did you do to your VFR Today? 6 Jan 2021 19:12 After 72000 mi on my VFR the rear pads are still original and mostly unused....
  26. What did you do to your VFR Today? 6 Jan 2021 14:32 Replaced old carbone lorraine front brake pads with new carbone lorraine front brake pads. I think I got my money's worth out of the old pads ! [image: IMG_a3709.thumb.jpg.1a29b477457163ac132bc0259815b927.jpg]
  27. Routine Valve Inspection 5 Jan 2021 19:55 Uh....I am on a 60k mile interval. Had 6 valves out of spec at the time . I posted about my experience in 2020.
  28. 2020 Tire(s) Review 3 Jan 2021 12:10 I will photo the date codes upon their arrival....
  29. 2020 Tire(s) Review 3 Jan 2021 01:46 If only all the magazine testers ( or any potential owner ) would ride a VFR shod with something other then the stock rubber, the world would be a better place. Ditto with how any rider would enjoy this motorcycle after…
  30. 2020 Tire(s) Review 2 Jan 2021 21:27 My first VFR related purchase for 2021....a set of Michelin PR2s from Amazon. $240. Yeehaw !
  31. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... 29 Dec 2020 22:17 [image: 2020_FINAL_MILEAGE.thumb.jpg.7f2705ca1335416f3017168b0ded921f.jpg]Today is the last day I am riding in 2020. Starting Mileage Jan 1 was 43131. Looks like the total for the year is 29028 Miles.
  32. 2020 Tire(s) Review 24 Dec 2020 14:46 Ok, here's an addition to the original story. Set5 Installed Oct 22; Pirelli STs (Tires cost $215) mounted at 66147 Mi. Notes: Pirellis impress with excellent feel and ride for a great price. Replaced at 71598 Mi. They…
  33. Just curious, so when does you riding season typically end 22 Dec 2020 22:04 60F and above Means I'm riding. The days are shorter the sun is lower and I figure 4 hours is about all you get. I'll take it. Dec Jan Feb and then it gets better.
  34. 2020 Tire(s) Review 21 Dec 2020 11:12 PR2s were my go to 10 yrs ago on my SV650S. I loved them. However I am happily in a Pirelli rut for now. I've been thinking about trying Dunlop RS3 tires . They are about $250 a set on Amazon but, I've read enough bad (…
  35. 2020 Tire(s) Review 20 Dec 2020 12:44 I see that many people like the idea of changing their own tires. I'm cool with that but I also like the idea of supporting my local independent ( and competent ) motorcycle shop. They are really good guys and I enjoy…
  36. 2020 Tire(s) Review 19 Dec 2020 03:00 Made in China....
  37. 2020 Tire(s) Review 19 Dec 2020 01:12 [image: IMG_a3694.thumb.jpg.6f3385635483ecb66d3505035f904f77.jpg] Today looked at the back of my Pirelli ST with bright winter sunlight shining on it. The belts are starting to show just a bit in one part of the tire.…
  38. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... 19 Dec 2020 00:02 No not a statistician but sometimes it's good to present your info a different way. I have a diary for my VFR....everything gets logged. Fuel economy not so much but, I'd wager it's almost always over 45 mpg. The 8th…
  39. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... 18 Dec 2020 22:25 Here are my stats month by month . Purchased my 2014 VFR800D off the show room with less than 10 mi on the odometer. Here are my stats for each year. 2017,2018,2019,2020. The left column is miles. Enjoy.[image:…
  40. Just curious, so when does you riding season typically end 14 Dec 2020 22:00 Y'all don't hate me....but I log miles in all 12 months. Granted Dec Jan Feb you have to take what you can get but, there's usually enough days over 50F to warrant a ride. Yesterday the high was 68F and I got 300 miles…
  41. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... 13 Dec 2020 11:28 Grum the honest answer is I don't know. Six valves were out of spec and while my mechanic was in there the reasoning was to do the CCTs also.
  42. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... 13 Dec 2020 00:26 Had both CCTs replaced during the 60k valve adjust....trying to get rid of the ticking noise. Post 60k service my VFR feels stronger than new....
  43. Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off... 12 Dec 2020 23:23 [image: IMG_a3692.thumb.jpg.a82d160cec1725e36b014de2d9cc6243.jpg]
  44. Top 7 dorkiest motorcycles..... 12 Dec 2020 23:15 How dare he talk about one of the best looking motorcycles. His opinion is just that and he's dead wrong. My opinion. May he take a long walk off of a short pier.
  45. 2020 Tire(s) Review 12 Dec 2020 23:08 Z6 Metzelers and Pirelli Sts are off Amazon Prime. Roadtec Metzelers are from Rocky Mtn ATV. I used to love Michelins on my SV650S but, the Road 5s are too expensive...imho.
  46. 2020 Tire(s) Review 10 Dec 2020 12:48 You're right about the ST Angels. They are the older design compared to the GT and GT2. They are made in china ( Pirelli is owned by the Chinese ) and the manufacturing dates are recent. I go through a lot of tires in a…
  47. 2020 Tire(s) Review 9 Dec 2020 19:13 I liked the Z6s but, I liked the Pirellis even more . Today I see on Amazon Bridgestone T30s for $185 (set). I am tempted ...the west coast calls in 2021 !
  48. 2020 Tire(s) Review 9 Dec 2020 17:30 Here’s my tire usage for the year. My year to date mileage is approaching 28000 . Set1 Installed Feb 14; Metzeler Roadtecs (Tires cost $324.73) mounted at 44200 Mi Notes: High Flow Oil Filter installed during service…
  49. Money Shots: Your beautiful picture of your beautiful VFR in action. 1 Nov 2020 21:53 [image: IMG_rBA3624.thumb.jpg.e94a94ce97dabcdef04b6648fc386875.jpg]Perfect Fall Day on Ohio 555 Oct 2020
  50. Money Shots: Your beautiful picture of your beautiful VFR in action. 31 Oct 2020 01:21 [image: 2956305A.thumb.jpg.bd5df054e23195680430af1ac31d4f2a.jpg]

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