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brainwashed

11 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 22 May 2020 Last seen 16 Jul 2024

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  1. Rider or bike? VFR1000FD cornering brainwashed 10 7 Jul 2024 16 Jul 2024 brainwashed · 7 Jul 2024 – 16 Jul 2024
  2. New (to me) 1200 brainwashed 22 22 May 2020 30 May 2020 brainwashed · 22 May 2020 – 30 May 2020

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  1. Rider or bike? VFR1000FD cornering 16 Jul 2024 08:41 Thank you everyone for the replies. I was expecting I would get an email notification but never did which is why I'm responding so late. I'm used to burning the rubber on edge on most bikes, but don't feel safe with…
  2. Rider or bike? VFR1000FD cornering 7 Jul 2024 17:53 I have a fairly low-mileage (~28000 km) 2015 VFR with fairly new tires (<5000 km) but haven't actually been on a long winding trip for years. Went with a few friends with 800-900cc adventure motorcycles and they kicked…
  3. Of Elephants and Chicken Strips and matters VFR 5 Jun 2020 01:42 At the motorcycle safety course they told us that on the street it's better to be on top of the bike as you are more likely to be able to shift the bike fast than your body. Obviously, if you race, it doesn't apply, but…
  4. Saw another 7th gen in the wild 29 May 2020 22:30 Funny, after I bought my 7th gen just saw noticed another one that was always parked, less than one km away from where I live. I always thought it was strange bike looking at it from far away. This is Germany however,…
  5. New (to me) 1200 29 May 2020 17:04 I think now the bike has Road Attack 2 on it and they are certainly not bad tires! During the training course it was raining heavily and I was able to brake from 50-60kph (35-40mph?) within 2 bike lengths without taking…
  6. New (to me) 1200 26 May 2020 19:23 Thank you all again for the replies. I managed to find a tire shop that can deliver the rubber and mount it within a week. I took your recommandations into account but could not find matching pairs of the recommended…
  7. New (to me) 1200 25 May 2020 16:31 Thanks for the advice! I bought the bike off a friend, I have all the invoices for everything he did, most of the stuff was done at the dealership. The tires are not more than 2 years old, I think. But a hot straight…
  8. New (to me) 1200 24 May 2020 20:24 Here are some photos of the tires after a ride today: https://imgur.com/a/UUk5TU8
  9. New (to me) 1200 24 May 2020 15:31 I checked the pressure, it was ok on both tires, but the front tire is worn out almost to the markers. I adjusted the angle of the brake lever, seems like the wrist is more relaxed now. I still have a feeling it steers…
  10. New (to me) 1200 22 May 2020 23:01 I think I already found the answer to the first question: 🙂
  11. New (to me) 1200 22 May 2020 21:51 Hi all, my first post here. I just bought a VFR1200FD from a friend, 2015 model, low mileage. 10 years ago I had a VFR750 from 89 or 90, it was a joy to ride, but not too long. I find the 1200 much more comfortable on…

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