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The mailman

402 posts recovered 11 threads started First seen 24 Feb 2006 Last seen 15 Sep 2016

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  1. Toying With The Name, Interceptor The mailman 33 4 Jun 2015 6 Jun 2015 The mailman · 4 Jun 2015 – 6 Jun 2015
  2. Sixth Gen Tour Package The mailman 17 28 Aug 2014 29 Aug 2014 The mailman · 28 Aug 2014 – 29 Aug 2014
  3. Feeling Sorry For California Riders The mailman 10 3 Mar 2013 4 Mar 2013 The mailman · 3 Mar 2013 – 4 Mar 2013
  4. Clocked @ 170 MPH The mailman 16 4 May 2012 5 May 2012 The mailman · 4 May 2012 – 5 May 2012
  5. Automotive equivilants for head light bulbs? The mailman 13 13 Apr 2012 3 May 2012 The mailman · 13 Apr 2012 – 3 May 2012
  6. Chain construction The mailman 11 4 Mar 2011 7 Mar 2011 The mailman · 4 Mar 2011 – 7 Mar 2011
  7. Reshape Tire Profile? The mailman 1 2 Nov 2010 2 Nov 2010 The mailman · 2 Nov 2010 – 2 Nov 2010
  8. Found a new (to me) PRIVATE shop The mailman 11 15 Oct 2010 20 Oct 2010 The mailman · 15 Oct 2010 – 20 Oct 2010
  9. New Tires The mailman 12 13 Aug 2010 14 Aug 2010 The mailman · 13 Aug 2010 – 14 Aug 2010
  10. Separated At Birth? The mailman 2 9 Oct 2009 9 Oct 2009 The mailman · 9 Oct 2009 – 9 Oct 2009
  11. Riding W/ Leaking Fork Seal The mailman 9 26 Jul 2007 27 Jul 2007 The mailman · 26 Jul 2007 – 27 Jul 2007

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  1. Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise 15 Sep 2016 03:57 francois_payen, 9/13/2016 at 7:34 PM Just curious: With this screen and at your height, where does the airflow hit you? Nice bike BTW. The Zero Gravity Sport Touring shield put the wind directly (but evenly) on my…
  2. Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise 13 Sep 2016 14:27 The Givi Sport Touring screen pictured worked wonders for me and was incredibly helpful on extended rides. Rain, bugs, and wind all seemed much better and installation is a snap. I'm right at 6'-0" tall. [image: Long…
  3. Rain Gear 16 May 2016 01:06 I'm with joneill ....Buy yourself a something made with GoreTex and forget about everything else. I bought a separate rain set and I got mine in a XL so it goes over my regular gear. I just don't understand the recent…
  4. No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? 3 May 2016 04:07 Our last local Honda shop here in the south Denver area (Britt Honda) went belly up because their customer service just plain sucked and that's the nicest way I can put it. No appointments for service, no calls to keep…
  5. Strange sight indeed... 2 May 2016 23:39 I've seen a few bike racks on motorcycles but never one mounted laterally across the motorcycle. I guess being mounted on this cruiser, side-leaning clearance probably is not as much of an issue as it would be on a…
  6. New Tires Needed. Looking For Advice. 17 Apr 2016 23:52 VFRs have just about the easiest rear tires of any motorcycle to remove. Just loosen the lug nuts prior to putting it up on the center stand. Remove/Replace and be on your way. I've actually R/R'ed both wheels after…
  7. Heyo. Looking At Vfrs 11 Apr 2016 22:53 I have had some soft luggage that performed about as well as a burlap sack in the rain. However, I grown to love my "soft" saddle bags from Nelson-Rigg. I have always kept a hard style trunk for lockable dry storage but…
  8. Is A Canadian Vfr Ca-Legal? 22 Mar 2016 00:40 On the - no registration - side of the question, I have had questions about a vehicle I was considering purchasing that came with a similar story. The LAST thing I want is to lose my money to a thief when I go to…
  9. Past Bikes 17 Mar 2016 04:19 I'll just keep my pics short with my 3 VF models.... I "learned" to ride on a friend's brand new '83 VF750F and bought my '84 very shortly afterward. I kept that for several years, then jumped to a Kaw EX500, a Kaw…
  10. New Guy....1984 Vf750F 17 Mar 2016 00:06 My first bike 30 years ago and now I'm on my 3rd VFxxxx. I hope you know that once Honda sets the hook, you're not getting off of the line! Post up when you get it! [image: A]
  11. Black Or White? 12 Mar 2016 07:28 >>> WHITE/WHITE <<<
  12. The Beginning Of The End (In The Uk) 4 Mar 2016 14:39 I see it a problem that is bigger than Honda. Bigger indeed. We are a society of disposable products. I can't tell you how many things (not just on motorcycles) I've had break and either the part isn't available or the…
  13. Just Wondering...... 26 Feb 2016 14:59 As someone who rode my '97 for ten years and then swapped to my current '07, Keep the '97 as long as everything is in good condition. I love my '07 but, MAN do I miss that sound of the gear driven cams. The braided…
  14. V-Tec Advantage - Or Not 22 Feb 2016 15:05 V-tec sounds impressive when you explain it to non-moto related people but I'm pretty sure it comes from emission related attempts at advancements and would prefer to have a more linear dyno result.
  15. When Will Electric Motorcycles Dominate? 18 Jan 2016 06:53 Ooops, not out yet. We actually DID have a solar panel company come out to give us an estimate on supplementing our home energy with solar power. The guy wasn't here five minutes before he said "Well, you're going to…
  16. When Will Electric Motorcycles Dominate? 18 Jan 2016 06:42 Until someone can drastically increase range and drastically decrease charge times, they will remain a novelty - cars and bikes alike! I live in an area where cars like Teslas and Nissan Leafs are almost as common as…
  17. Best Way To Dry Gear? 10 Jan 2016 01:15 When I wash my pants/jacket (about once every other riding season) I just hang it on a heavy duty hanger and put an oscillating fan in front of it and it dries pretty quickly. Newspaper in the sleeves and legs helps…
  18. Mis-Manufactured Galfer Brake Pads 17 Dec 2015 06:03 If they don't exchange it after your explanation, I guess I would try drilling it out larger....
  19. Mirror Replacement Needed After Dumb Drop 17 Dec 2015 06:01 I broke the right side stalk on mine about two years ago. Mother Honda wanted $100 and being OCD as I am, I forked it over just to have a same day replacement. However, I did try a tube of Liquid Weld just to see if it…
  20. Introduction - New To The Vfr 25 Nov 2015 03:42 WELCOME from Colorado! I've got a good riding buddy that lives off of Panther Creek and 423. We always ride up to Celina for breakfast on the town square. Lucy's I believe.
  21. If You Can't Beat 'em, Join 'em.... 15 Nov 2015 22:26 Don't let my wife know I said this but, crap, another bike to work on :sad2: .[/quote] Too late to complain. ...;-) It's like a new challenge for you. You love me. :-) [quote name="The mailman" post="1019914"…
  22. If You Can't Beat 'em, Join 'em.... 15 Nov 2015 20:37 You could just change your name to Snow White or go blue.... https://www.google.c...Q-pCWZ2udMXp2M:
  23. Loose Rear End 7 Nov 2015 16:26 Thank God for cell phone pics and VFRD!
  24. Know How To Reset This Alternate Honda Plastic Rivet Clip? 6 Nov 2015 23:01 pics of the clip?
  25. Between A Rock And A Hard Place...... 4 Nov 2015 04:12 100 E for 6 months is a steal. My low budget idea was a cheap dome tent with a sheet of plywood in the floor....
  26. Rear Suspension & Broken Chains 4 Nov 2015 04:04 chilleary I remember now that I also replaced the rear brake pads when I changed the first chain. I had to remove the rear axle to get everything off. Is it possible I reassembled the rear axle incorrectly? What? Why…
  27. Quit A Different 3Rd Gen 2 Nov 2015 13:46 World's Largest Pipes on the World's Smallest Tail Section.
  28. 1985 Vf1000R Restoration...and...here...we...go! 27 Oct 2015 02:48 That looks like more of a "lake find" than a "barn find". I'm quite certain that this is the most ambitious project I've ever seen kick off.
  29. V-Tech Adjustement 23 Oct 2015 02:13 ^^^ WHAT HE SAID ^^^ It would be similar to shifting from third gear into 6th gear trying to hit top speed sooner. Loosing all of your torque at the appropriate time would kill your performance. I do miss the gear…
  30. 05 Or 08? 22 Oct 2015 23:28 Lots of chit-chat about ABS above this post.... Am I missing something? I don't see that either one of his choices has ABS. I would pick that as well but I don't think it is even in the picture here. Aside from that, I…
  31. V-Tech Adjustement 22 Oct 2015 23:19 I'm not sure people have understood why the VTEC kicks in roughly where it does. It's set up to maximise torque so it kicks in just after the engine produces maximum torque in 8 valve mode. If it kicked in at 4500 rpm…
  32. Color Scheme For A Vfr 750 Rc36 22 Oct 2015 01:59 Polished rims are my favorite on any bike and white comes in second. Once I stumble across the money, my pewter colored rims will be professionally polished. I did my own on my 4th gen and they looked much better than…
  33. Stolen & Wrecked / Repair Or Replace? 19 Oct 2015 05:25 "Since it was a 0 mph wreck, it appears all the damage is cosmetic" How do you figure that was zero mph? ...... Just plain sucks either way. I'm with Switchblade and would find a way to start over.
  34. Newbie With Questions 11 Oct 2015 22:59 The motors in >>>ALL<<< VFRs are just fine unless just completely abused by an owner. The only "problem" with some of the earlier VTECHs is that some riders felt like the VTECH transition came on too soon and too…
  35. Merits Of Abs And/or Linked Brakes In The Corners 29 Sep 2015 00:24 I've had two non-ABS VFRs and now own and '07 ABS. I'll take the ABS from now on. As you stated, you can't find the limits without exceeding them a time or two and that is territory I don't care to experience. I…
  36. Nj Supreme Court Approves Police Can Search Vehicles Without A Warrant 28 Sep 2015 13:10 Probable Cause is all they need ANYWHERE! I will also step out in favor of Law Enforcement Officers and say that for the most part, if they have you off on the side of the road, you've already done something to draw…
  37. Has Any Member In North America Ever Bought A Staintune System Direct From The Factory? 23 Sep 2015 23:29 It is funny how some companies make it so difficult to buy their products. I was purchasing a pipe for my '97 VFR and had settled on a D&D product. I was going to be within 5 miles of their facility in Ft. Worth, TX and…
  38. Worst Week Ever? You Decide! 23 Sep 2015 00:15 I just arrived back here in Colorado after 10 days in northern Wisconsin and the deer were extra thick this year. I don't think we went anywhere w/o seeing them. Fortunately, we were in a rental and didn't worry too…
  39. 1996 Vs 2007 12 Sep 2015 21:49 I had a '97 for 10 years that was as smooth as butter in every way and then sold that one and bought an '07. I had the exact same impressions of the '07 and at super low speeds, the throttle was extremely unpredictable…
  40. Is My Front Axle Missing Something? 9 Sep 2015 20:43 When you remove that big nut from the right, you can stick a screwdriver or similar through those little holes on the left side and pull the axle out easier. - and don't let your calipers hang by the hoses when you pull…
  41. Clean 6Th Gen At Ft Rucker Alabama 9 Sep 2015 03:39 I think I'm seeing balls 32 on the VIN sticker. I've got balls 39 (00039) so they're close! I have what I call a mathematical condition brought on by being a mailman. I'm always looking at number relationships. My wife…
  42. Clean 6Th Gen At Ft Rucker Alabama 9 Sep 2015 01:45 The name of the dealership is "The Lemon Lot" . . . ? :huh: That's a common term for the used car lots for military members on military installations. You just have to fill out the little card so your vehicle doesn't…
  43. Girl Touring On Trike Bf On Bike Pics From A Few Years Back? 5 Sep 2015 05:26 Riot Grrrl, That's so awesome. I've been on VFRD for 12 years or so at this point which is mind boggling in itself but following your story (and Stewy) has been THE BEST of all threads. The crash drama, rehabbing,…
  44. Girl Touring On Trike Bf On Bike Pics From A Few Years Back? 2 Sep 2015 23:46 This is a bit different idea than hers but a quick search on youtube brings up a bunch of ideas. This is the first one I ever remember seeing years ago now. Good luck in your efforts. [video:…
  45. Bumpy Surface Wear On Front Tire 31 Aug 2015 03:33 I'm finding just the opposite with my Roadsmart II. I have run Pilot Road 3, Bridgestone T30 and BT-023 and some Avons and they all have cupped quite a lot more than I'm seeing with the current Dunlops after 9000 km. My…
  46. Bumpy Surface Wear On Front Tire 30 Aug 2015 21:31 I've run about 5 or 6 different sets of Dunlops and they ALL did that to some degree, some much worse than others. I finally switched to Bridgestone Battlax BT-023s and they were 100% better and NEVER cupped. My newest…
  47. Had A Flat, And A "well, Duh!" Moment. 28 Aug 2015 03:47 I bought one of the Grunge Brushes about a year ago but for some reason, haven't used it yet. Still using an old rag to do the job however pulling the wheel to do a 100% cleaning is a great idea. I just put about 300…
  48. How Did You Ship It? 6Th Gen Oem Stock Exhaust 24 Aug 2015 23:23 Sold mine on here to someone an hour away in Greeley, CO. Easiest shipping ever is when they come pick it up in your driveway! I hope it's still cruising the back roads.
  49. Picture Thread 19 Aug 2015 18:47 DriverDave Ok, I decided to go for the fancy calendar shot... [image: IMG_20150704_104623757.jpg] Taking a wild stab in the dark.... Squaw Pass?
  50. Stock Vs None Vs Leo Vince Sbk Evo Ii 19 Aug 2015 01:03 I have the same pipes in the aluminum version. That was the first thing I did when I bought my '07. I thought they sounded almost identical to stock with the baffles in so I immediately pulled them. Absolutely love 'em.…

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