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ron_al

66 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 7 Sep 2008 Last seen 25 Jul 2020

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  1. Where do I post this? (Can I post this?) ron_al 3 25 Jul 2020 25 Jul 2020 ron_al · 25 Jul 2020 – 25 Jul 2020
  2. Compatible Left-Hand Switches (4Th Gen)? ron_al 6 27 Aug 2014 28 Aug 2014 ron_al · 27 Aug 2014 – 28 Aug 2014

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  1. Where do I post this? (Can I post this?) 25 Jul 2020 15:39 Cogswell, Thanks for the confirmation! I will post it over in the Classifieds, with the Ebay links for the various items. Ron
  2. Where do I post this? (Can I post this?) 25 Jul 2020 01:40 Hi folks! It's been a while since I have checked in. I could use some advice, because I don't want to post something improperly. About 5 years ago, I moved on from my 94 VFR. Before the bike went to her new home, I…
  3. Compatible Left-Hand Switches (4Th Gen)? 27 Aug 2014 23:19 Hi folks, First, if I'm overlooking an obvious thread or online source, please point me to it. I need to replace the left-hand switchgear unit for my US-model 1994 VFR750F - a 4th gen. (The local mechanic confirmed my…
  4. Emgo Mirrors 1 Jul 2014 18:25 Will EMGO mirrors for late model vfr's fit a 1995? thanks, Marty Marty, I assume that you are looking for the "condom"-less style of mirror. Like MK2DAVIS replied, be sure to go with the ones for the 5th gen;…
  5. 6Th Gen Getting ~30Mpg...? 27 Apr 2014 02:54 These suggestions are out in left field, so feel free to ignore them. First, you're still reporting low mileage for the amount of gas that the bike is consuming. We assume that the # of gallons that you are pumping is…
  6. Rwb. What Would You Pay? 6 Apr 2014 14:52 ... Looking at the pics closer, I would like to see more close ups of the front brakes. It looks like he swapped out the stock calipers for 6 piston calipers, maybe from a Hayabusa or something. ... ??? The first pic…
  7. 200K 10 Sep 2013 03:25 Woot! Congrats! That is a nice feather in the cap. The bike still looks good, too. Nice work! Ron
  8. Vfr750-St "pan Dutchopean" 10 Aug 2013 20:14 Dutchy, Nice job integrating the prettiest luggage with the most attractive vfr. (There, that should stir up some discussion.) As far as covering or preventing access to the seat lock, it looks to me as if you could…
  9. Sidi Factory Boot Resole 25 Jan 2013 04:32 2thdr Has anyone used this place in Encinitas, CA called Sole Performance to resole their Sidi street boots? It says MX boots, but I called and they do street boots too. About $115 inlcuding return shipping. He says…
  10. Sidi Boot Feedback 31 Oct 2012 22:58 Couple of things I'll add. I like Sidis - I'm on my 3rd or 4th pair now. But in my experience they are generally a little narrow - so try them on if possible (or order them from some place that will allow you to…
  11. For my wife? 20 Oct 2012 03:34 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 19 October 2012 - 01:28 PM, said: What do you guys think about this as a possible bike for my wife? Her first bike was a Kawi 650R that was never really low enough for her, but she really…
  12. For my wife? 20 Oct 2012 03:22 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 19 October 2012 - 04:26 PM, said: Hornet 599? http://www.totalmoto...9-Hornet600.htm Can it be set up for light touring? It is a stinky I-4 however... There appear to be light-touring options…
  13. Help with selecting a suspension upgrade 14 Oct 2012 17:55 [image: View Post]joneill, on 14 October 2012 - 08:46 AM, said: I keep going back and forth between the 929 and reworking the OEM. The OEM is attractive because I know it will fit and install easily without modifying…
  14. 25 bikes 2 riders 9 wheels 10 Oct 2012 22:57 Looks like you're doing both the Natchez Trace and the Blue Ridge Parkway? Should be outstanding. I agreed that both of those make for good riding. However, it looks like you will get LOTS of good riding in. IMHO,…
  15. The High Mileage Thread... What Do You Have On Your Vfr? 6 Oct 2012 14:26 Currently at 97k miles with my 94. (I bought it 3rd-hand ten years ago, already with 32k on it. So the last 65k are mine.) In that time, I've put on: -7 sets of tires -1 new battery -3 sets of chains + sprockets (always…
  16. Emancipation! 1 Oct 2012 23:39 Fantastic post! I am so happy to hear this! -Ron
  17. Found some ball seat lug nuts that may work, lighter weight 21 Sep 2012 01:37 I don't mind replacing the studs either. I could be wrong about this, but I don't think the studs have anything to do with it. I think the conical-vs-ball seat discrepancy has to do with the shape of the rear rim, where…
  18. 8 spoke rear wheel options 6 Sep 2012 11:15 [image: View Post]Auspañol, on 06 September 2012 - 05:18 AM, said: the 4th genner has some machined notches... If you want to place any other gen's rim on the 4th gen, you'll have to have them machined... 3rd to 5th and…
  19. Front tire on backward oh no 30 Apr 2012 11:01 You did not say what brand or model of tire you are using. I seem to recall that a few years back, one of the Contintental models had arrows molded in that pointed one way on the tread, and arrows pointing in the…
  20. Lost a frankenbolt on my ride yesterday 24 Apr 2012 11:04 On my 4th gen, I know that the "frankenbolt" has two parts: a long bolt with a large head, and sleeve that fits over that with a shouldered end. I rather suspect that the bolt helps the to hold the tail section in…
  21. Favorite iPhone Apps 9 Apr 2012 04:48 There's a "pure gas" app to help identify stations that carry ethanol-free fuel. (IF there are any in your area that carry it.) (If that matters to you.) Ron
  22. First time riding two up... 30 Mar 2012 12:51 [image: View Post]dcassidy1214, on 29 March 2012 - 11:11 PM, said: Well, I finally took the hit and bought my wife all the proper gear to go for a ride with me this weekend. I've never had a passenger on my bike before…
  23. Aerostich - One piece RoadcrafTer - or Two piece? 23 Mar 2012 12:03 I have both: an 88 one-piece, and a mid-00s two piece. I have the optional back armor & hip armor in both, too. I used to wear the one-piece year round. I still wear the one-piece occasionally, but it has mysteriously…
  24. So what's your MPG??? 22 Mar 2012 12:42 I'm averaging 43 mpg on my VFR (over at Fuelly here ). -Ron
  25. 4000 miles this summer and need gear. help me make decisions! 21 Mar 2012 11:43 [image: View Post]tc339, on 21 March 2012 - 01:41 AM, said: Things i need/think i need/want: - Camping tent - Sleeping bag - Small camping stove/burner - Dehydrated food (for when Im not near any towns and im camping in…
  26. Twist of the Wrist 2 12 Mar 2012 23:23 [image: View Post]5thGenJim, on 12 March 2012 - 05:31 PM, said: Thanks, but the law license is worth more to me than a $20 dvd. =) Make that a $30 dvd - whitehorse press claims to have it in stock here but they're…
  27. Newbie VFR owner 20 Feb 2012 01:00 [image: View Post]nuideas, on 19 February 2012 - 10:49 AM, said: I would also apprecaite suggestions on best locks to use for securing the bike as I plan to use it for commuting. I am looking at a few models of disc…
  28. Purchase Advice ... VFR 1200 or ST1300 20 Feb 2012 00:52 You say that you're looking for a sport-touring bike. That means a lot of things to a lot of people. Does "sport-touring" mean that having ABS would be a priority? If the local ST1300 bike lacks ABS, then that's a…
  29. Where can i get a Joe rocket hrc replica leather jacket?! 17 Feb 2012 04:52 Looks like they've been discontinued for a while. Ebay may be your friend - like this size 48 . Also, if you are set on that style of jacket, you may want to also consider the textile jackets that JR made in the same…
  30. Tire Installation Question - Pilot Power 2 CT 22 Nov 2011 18:39 A friend of mine told me that Michelin does not mark a "balance dot" on their tires. (He pointed this out to me again, while he mounted & balanced another set of Michelins for me.) HTH, Ron
  31. What are your favorite heated grips?? 19 Nov 2011 05:06 I've had 3 types of heated grips on my Hawk GT. I've used one of the varieties of install-them-under-any-handgrips-you-want (like the symtec ones). However, the wires to the grip heaters broke off after only a little…
  32. Yoshimura blow out sale 17 Nov 2011 23:00 Did your wife get a 6th gen (with dual underseat exhausts)? Or an earlier gen (with a single exhaust on the side)? I know that the R1 had dual underseat exhausts at one point, or a single side-mounted exhaust at other…
  33. VF1000R wheel weight 9 Nov 2011 04:33 VF1000RS I took a front wheel from a 1986 VF1000R and a front wheel from a 1993 VFR750 in for scrap today. Both were damaged but were not missing any material. No bearings, rotors, spacers, valve stems or wheel weights.…
  34. Riding Skills 29 Oct 2011 15:08 [image: View Post]staintube, on 28 October 2011 - 03:56 PM, said: [image: View Post]festertruck, on 18 October 2011 - 07:40 PM, said: On this topic... Headed to California superbike school 2 day program in just over a…
  35. Best textile jacket brand for durability 4 Oct 2011 13:03 [image: View Post]kaldek, on 04 October 2011 - 01:08 AM, said: Folks, I need your advice on getting a decent textile (waterproof) jacket, with durability. I have been riding since 2001, and am now on my sixth jacket.…
  36. Unusual Road Names 4 Aug 2011 03:03 A few years ago, we found the the "Duck Nest Motorway" on a map, where it looks like a somewhat twisty road going into Cheaha State Park, in Alabama. So we thought we'd take our Honda Civic (with bicycle rack on the…
  37. Unable to set sag on CBR 929 shock 15 Jun 2011 03:25 I used to have a CBR900 shock on my Hawk GT. This may or may not help, but I found it easier to adjust the preload when it was on the centerstand (so that there was minimal load on the shock while I was trying to adjust…
  38. Fuel Mileage on an oldie 4 May 2011 12:17 [image: View Post]smackdoogle, on 04 May 2011 - 06:28 AM, said: Just want to see what other VF1000/VFKR owners are getting for gas mileage. I'm upper 20's to low 30's depending on throttle control. I'm assuming that…
  39. *** tippy toe rider**** 17 Apr 2011 04:05 RRH, Welcome aboard, and enjoy the bike! One thing to keep in mind if you decide to try the taller/thicker boot recommendations: getting your left toe under the gearshift lever can be tricky, depending upon the…
  40. Even Better Pazzo lookalike levers now available 1 Feb 2011 01:38 2thdr On a similar but totally unrelated note, I replaced a 5 year old Whirlpool dishwasher today with a new Maytag model. I would swear that the two machines were produced in the same Chinese factory of basically all…
  41. Where to retire? 30 Nov 2010 03:01 Are you going to have a military/government retirement package? There seem to be a fair number of military retirees here in Huntsville, Alabama. Decent riding weather most of the year, too, and good roads are not too…
  42. Sidi Vertebra II Replacement Soles 30 Nov 2010 02:56 [image: View Post]vfracer750, on 29 November 2010 - 04:39 PM, said: Hi all, I did a quick search on the net and found a few places that sold replacement soles for newer model Sidi's but nothing for my Sidi Vertebra…
  43. looking for small top case/back rest 26 Nov 2010 19:19 Swimmer, I may misunderstand this, but the way I read the posts thus far, I see two potentially-conflicting requirements: that any top case be tall enough to allow for the use of a backrest pad for your gf, but that it…
  44. Braking and suspension upgrades for my '99 10 Nov 2010 13:59 First, let me say that I'm impressed & jealous! :cheerleader: But I am curious about something, so I'll ask. These DO look like F4/F4i forks: [image: View Post]KPerham, on 08 November 2010 - 10:06 AM, said: [image:…
  45. Can't believe I rode my bike! 10 Nov 2010 01:50 [image: View Post]DarkKnight, on 09 November 2010 - 08:42 PM, said: Kel whats the addy on youtube so I can watch it on my phone (here at work)? Kel can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the riding video is at…
  46. Replacement brake rotors for 2002 5 Oct 2010 02:06 I'm running EBC rotors on my 4th gen - the "XC" series that look a whole lot like Kawasaki "petal" rotors ( URL ). I'm happy with them, but I don't ride my 4th gen as aggressively as some, so someone else might be in a…
  47. 94-97 VFR 850RR 27 Sep 2010 15:41 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 27 September 2010 - 10:09 AM, said: [image: View Post]B4D80Y, on 27 September 2010 - 09:53 AM, said: Manx GP 2010. Probably the worlds fastest bike, genuinely riding on public roads today!…
  48. Motorcycle Consumer News - Dont Count! 10 Jul 2010 01:41 Miguel, I'll bet the MCN editor is just jealous that their readership didn't ante up to buy a VFR for him. :biggrin: That comment was offered partly in jest - I am a longtime MCN subscriber. However, only partly in…
  49. another undertail exhaust done 4 Jul 2010 02:28 kevwar AUT_4770.JPG Kev, That is just super sharp! Nice job integrating the gen6 bags on the gen4 tail! Ron
  50. Givi 35 Cases On Your Vfr 12 Jun 2010 23:29 Hi guys, I'm about to take possession of an A6 Vtec (2007 model) which has the honda side racks on. does anyone know if the V35 cases will fit straight on or do I need to take the racks off and fit the Givi PLX ones ?…

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