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61 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 6 Jan 2003 Last seen 20 May 2019

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  1. Will You Buy Without A Test Ride? UFO 60 16 Oct 2009 14 Dec 2009 UFO · 16 Oct 2009 – 14 Dec 2009
  2. "news & Rumor" UFO 2 9 Oct 2009 9 Oct 2009 UFO · 9 Oct 2009 – 9 Oct 2009
  3. Oil Filter Question UFO 30 6 Jun 2007 16 Dec 2007 UFO · 6 Jun 2007 – 16 Dec 2007

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  1. VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? 20 May 2019 18:27 1 hour ago, Skids I truly don't understand what you expected out of the VFR1200 My intent in the reply above was not to bash the VFR1200, but offer an answer to the original question asked. I made no real comments about…
  2. VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? 20 May 2019 04:45 It's been ages since I posted here (yet I lurk from time to time), and I haven't owned a VFR is almost 10 years (though I've owned 3 of them), but saw this post and decided to chime in. I was super hyped when the…
  3. Now this is what the 7th gen. VFR should have been!!! 8 Oct 2010 16:19 And the US isn't getting green, but Canada is. :blink: I prefer the red/black myself. Here's a mockup someone did on my site of the bike (green one at least) with all the bags installed:…
  4. Now this is what the 7th gen. VFR should have been!!! 7 Oct 2010 17:35 Well, base price is $5000-$6000 less than the VFR with a full line of bags and heated grips that are probably a tad cheaper than Honda. So the VFR costs 45% more than this (base). Performance/features are similar, but…
  5. VFR1200T 2 Aug 2010 05:39 jaimev34 It looks like the new Multistrada from the front. Yep, totally. :cheerleader:
  6. Final Drive hot to the touch? 13 Jul 2010 06:07 [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on 09 July 2010 - 02:15 PM, said: Besides normal operating friction a shaft drive heats up because the engine heats up... any metal that is connected to the engine act like a heat sink…
  7. ducati touring 1200 3 Mar 2010 16:19 FYI, for those looking at this bike (me). Summary of first review (MCN). Mirrors Kevin Ash's thoughts (ashonbikes.com) ----------------------------- MCN Verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. Key points they make� � Very rarely…
  8. Cycle World full test 26 Feb 2010 04:03 [image: View Post]PaulW, on 25 February 2010 - 09:43 PM, said: Faster than a ZX-14 in the quarter :goofy: :goofy: 167 miles including reserve is...wow, just wow. :comp13:
  9. Too expensive retail prices 25 Feb 2010 17:18 [image: View Post]JHKolb, on 25 February 2010 - 08:32 AM, said: You are correct on Honda's new pricing, just plain stupid high. Granted, the bike may actually be worth that price given the R&D and tech that it has Still…
  10. VFR1200 with Leo Vince 13 Feb 2010 19:53 It definitely sounds better than stock, but sounds pretty mousey for a 1200 V4. :comp13: Still, doesn't sound bad.
  11. ducati touring 1200 13 Feb 2010 05:20 I'll let you know how I like mine. Chose it over the new VFR and the K13S at the end of the day. Price for features crushes the new VFR, and it's just quirky enough (not unlike the new VFR) for my tastes. 420 lbs and…
  12. My 2 cents 1 Feb 2010 21:20 [image: View Post]PaulW, on 31 January 2010 - 02:58 PM, said: IT COSTS TOO MUCH It's not purely about cost, it's about cost vs. features. The VFR1200F is overpriced by about $2000 USD. A 1200cc with basic ABS and no…
  13. Just ordered a VFR 31 Jan 2010 20:24 Congrats to all! Looking forward to reading your impressions. Hope everyone enjoys the new VFR. :fing02:
  14. Saw it today 24 Jan 2010 19:42 [image: View Post]SilverVee, on 23 January 2010 - 03:48 AM, said: Maybe its tech features will win some of you over What tech features? It has a V4...and....? Like I've said time and again, it's way overpriced. Their…
  15. saw it in the metal 14 Dec 2009 19:14 [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 14 December 2009 - 01:05 PM, said: The solution is simple and I'm sure you have come to the same conclusion based on your extensive evaluation: Time to move on. You are 100% correct, I am…
  16. saw it in the metal 14 Dec 2009 17:17 I sat on the bike and kicked the tires this week in Seattle. I wasn't impressed. I was hoping seeing it in person would put my fears back in perspective. I won't go in to the sordid details but suffice to say I've been…
  17. Man, I like the White VFR1200. 13 Dec 2009 19:56 [image: View Post]Phormanluge, on 12 December 2009 - 11:31 AM, said: Bike looks great in white, The model needs a sammich. Yeah, that dude seriously needs a cheeseburger. :goofy:
  18. VFR1200F at Long Beach Show 8 Dec 2009 23:15 [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 08 December 2009 - 03:19 PM, said: I'll take a silver with the larger tank option. No, you're getting RED...and you're gonna LIKE it mister! :goofy:
  19. If not a 7th Gen, why not a CBR1000 then? 6 Dec 2009 23:40 Weight isn't a huge issue for me, it's the price vs. features you get. It's not competitive and I'm not going to buy the bike just because it's a Honda and/or a V4. But, to the question...I don't fit on a CBR1000.…
  20. Holy Crap! 3 Dec 2009 05:09 [image: View Post]Aurelius, on 02 December 2009 - 11:45 PM, said: Some great news... if it finds it way to the states.... "The company have also announced the bike will come with a three year warranty and increased…
  21. $15,999 Base MSRP Confirmed..... 2 Dec 2009 17:14 At least $1000 overpriced IMO. If you are a shopper that compares features for price this bike should have been priced at $14999 or less to compete with the K13S. Now, for people who buy based on brand only...it won't…
  22. Less Than 200 Vfr1200s For Canada 26 Oct 2009 03:05 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Oct 25 2009, 07:53 PM, said: [image: View Post]UFO, on Oct 25 2009, 06:48 PM, said: [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Oct 25 2009, 01:22 PM, said: No, many US-spec BMW's have this. Though no…
  23. Less Than 200 Vfr1200s For Canada 25 Oct 2009 22:48 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Oct 25 2009, 01:22 PM, said: [image: View Post]elizilla, on Oct 25 2009, 02:35 PM, said: Do US DOT regs prohibit the flash-to-pass?) No, many US-spec BMW's have this. Though no one…
  24. Spec Compare 24 Oct 2009 23:38 [image: View Post]soichiro, on Oct 24 2009, 12:02 PM, said: I just want to know if I can get a knee down on the 7th gen. You can get a knee down on just about anything except trikes. So avoid VFR trikes. :laugh:
  25. Spec Compare 23 Oct 2009 15:09 Here's a more detailed comparison directly to the K1300S I threw together, including options, etc. Comparing it to the K12GT, FJR, ST13 doesn't make sense IMO. Yellow = perceived wash, YMMV Green = perceived advantage,…
  26. Honda Canada Press Release 21 Oct 2009 02:57 [image: View Post]phobe, on Oct 20 2009, 07:50 PM, said: So does this mean we get white and grey in Canada? So Canada, a smaller market, get's 3 color choices? WTF? :pissed:
  27. Price Of A 7th Gen ? 21 Oct 2009 02:55 [image: View Post]MiniCarver, on Oct 20 2009, 07:19 PM, said: I think the base model in the US will be $15,995 and fully loaded will approach $19,000 USD....and the new Aprilia V-4 will be $15,000 base model and $21,000…
  28. First Ride Report Vfr 1200 17 Oct 2009 22:31 [image: View Post]phobe, on Oct 17 2009, 12:45 PM, said: another report here: http://cmgonline.com.../view/1831/254/ Not a real glowing review on the engine. The new engine is the biggest selling point of this bike and…
  29. Will You Buy Without A Test Ride? 16 Oct 2009 20:57 Securing a ride is a problem for me. I'm down to two bikes to replace the FJR...VFR12 and K13S. One I can easily take for an afternoon ride, the other I probably wouldn't even be allowed to sit on in a Honda dealer.…
  30. Will You Buy Without A Test Ride? 16 Oct 2009 04:56 For those who are seriously interested in the new VFR, will you buy one without securing a test ride? I'm not holding my breath that many Honda dealers are going to be allowing test rides on the new VFR. That doesn't…
  31. I Guess I'll Have To Ask.....? 14 Oct 2009 20:16 [image: View Post]elizilla, on Oct 14 2009, 01:13 PM, said: I'm definitely in the market and the new viffer looks like a serious contender. But the Cycle World Show doesn't arrive in Michigan until January, and I'm not…
  32. Assuming Everyone Has Seen This? 14 Oct 2009 16:47 [image: View Post]Monk, on Oct 13 2009, 05:53 PM, said: Great find .... Thx I LOL'd....heartily. :laugh:
  33. What You Didn't Want Is Missing! 12 Oct 2009 00:11 I've not seen any info to indicate it did make it in the new VFR1200F. But if it IS in there (and Honda isn't saying anything about it at this point) that will be a huge strike against the bike for me...bigger than some…
  34. Vfr1200f Poll, Who Likes It, Who Hates It, And Who's Going To Buy It? 9 Oct 2009 22:25 I'm middle of the road right now. Like much of it, dislike a few things...mostly aesthetic based. Considering buying one.
  35. The First Offical Pic 9 Oct 2009 15:30 [image: View Post]JHKolb, on Oct 9 2009, 05:22 AM, said: I would have been at the dealer yesterday putting a deposit down if the new model had added maybe 5-10 Hp, heated grips/seat, electronic cruise control, ABS (from…
  36. Something I Just Noticed... 9 Oct 2009 05:41 Honda US hasn't said anything about the bike. All the info that's been release is Euro based, even the official brochure that was released. All the recent websites are Euro based. It's still possible they might brand it…
  37. "news & Rumor" 9 Oct 2009 01:23 Can't we remove those from the forum title now? Just sayin'. :laugh:
  38. From A Honda Dealer's Lips To Your Ears! 7 Oct 2009 04:44 :laugh: Man, this is getting good. Let's start our own MCN.
  39. Vfr1200 Countdown 2 Oct 2009 21:06 [image: View Post]Badazzteacher, on Oct 1 2009, 11:06 AM, said: Holy smokes, this forum is going to blow up in six days! Who's got one on preorder already? Who's buying one? It's on my short list, but I'm not deciding…
  40. Honda Confirms It's A 1200 V4 25 Sep 2009 03:23 Sort over been everywhere on the web for a couple months, including Honda's own site: http://www.feelv4.com
  41. Vfr Will Have Dual Clutch / 3 Types Of Shifting 13 Sep 2009 18:08 [image: View Post]kirbster, on Sep 10 2009, 02:27 AM, said: One thing nobody's commented on yet is what it sounds like in that youtube clip. To me it sounds, um, a bit uninspiring... more like a twin than a V4. But then…
  42. New Vfr In Motor Cyclist 13 Sep 2009 03:57 Obviously whoever wrote the 6th gen piece has never owned a 1st gen FJR. :laugh: I don't recall ANY heat issues on my 6th gen.
  43. Some Tech Specs On New V4; Cylinder Spacing, Deactivation, Etc 12 Sep 2009 06:13 Welcome to two months ago kneeslider.com. :goofy:
  44. Semi Auto Gearbox 15 Aug 2009 17:16 From what I've read only the "ST1200" version will off this full semi-auto gearbox. But who knows...
  45. Is There Anyone Besides Me Who Doesn't Want A V5? 30 Sep 2008 16:12 I would take a V5, but it depends on the configuration. Not really interested in full-on race configurations anymore. I can ride an upright naked on the street just as fast as a supersport. That being said I was looking…
  46. Anyone Read French? 18 Sep 2008 21:08 LMAO! Sorry, but this is the most ridiculous rumor, and photochop, I've heard yet. Just rebadge the ST1300 and call it a VFR1300 and be done with this foolishness. [image: View Post]ZAKKXX, on Sep 18 2008, 12:17 PM,…
  47. 2009 Vfr 1200cc ? 18 Sep 2008 16:18 Wut?
  48. Cycle World, June 2008 Issue Came In Today 11 Aug 2008 16:22 That last picture is false advertising. No way a cool urban biker wannabe is going to be caught on a lowly VFR. :goofy: :rolleyes:
  49. Electric Shift 10 Aug 2008 18:46 [image: View Post]ECX585, on Aug 9 2008, 07:20 PM, said: I covet the rumored VFR1000 like nothing else..............but electronic shift would be a deal-breaker for me. Agreed. I can live with a lot of things, but an…
  50. Is This True? 15 Jun 2008 17:26 That article was posted last year according to the date. Old rumors, terrible photochops. The more things change, the more they stay the same. :D

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