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tharkun
69 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 6 Feb 2006 Last seen 25 Feb 2016
Threads started
7 in the archive- Veteran's Day tharkun · 11 Nov 2010 – 12 Nov 2010
- Yet another addition to the fleet..... tharkun · 11 Nov 2010 – 12 Nov 2010
- Barber Motorsports Park trackday this weekend.... tharkun · 21 Oct 2010 – 21 Oct 2010
- The tale of the tail....(long post)... tharkun · 6 Oct 2010 – 14 Oct 2010
- Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... tharkun · 19 Jun 2010 – 1 Oct 2010
- Generations of V4 supremacy tharkun · 27 May 2010 – 1 Jun 2010
- New to me TZ250 tharkun · 10 Apr 2010 – 12 Apr 2010
Recent posts
Last 50 of 69- Recall Update Just had my propeller shaft recall done. We compared parts and there was a difference in the weight and seemed to be a slight design change. Should have taken photos but forgot... Nothing looked out of ordinary on old…
- 2013 Motogp Picture Show Laguna Seca Another great shoot Larry! Hopefully I can get out soon with balls 16! If I could just get the gov't to pay for shipping, LOL!
- First track day. [image: View Post]Jimguynj, on 11 April 2012 - 09:42 PM, said: I appreciate all the input and feedback. Thank you guys. I will also keep your tips in mind. I'm still new to track days and I'm the only VFR at them LOL!!!…
- RC30 Pics Here is mine: [image: RC30 11-12-06 007.jpg] RC30 11-12-06 007.jpg [image: RC30_11-06a.jpg] RC30_11-06a.jpg [image: RC30 _11-06c.jpg] RC30 _11-06c.jpg [image: Bikes3.jpg] Bikes3.jpg [image: RC30e.jpg] RC30e.jpg
- Track Day Tire Selection? I run Dunlops, Ridden on Qualifiers before and now run GP-A's. Hard to go wrong with any really of the good brands. Really person preference and costs at that point.
- Motorcycle Lift Recommendations other than Harbor Freight You know, the Harbor Freight lift is not bad. I got mine with a big discount during a sale. Have lifted a lot of different bikes over the last five years, including my VFR1200. Never had a problem. Only thing that I…
- I was hit in the neck by a bird. Been hit several times over the years. Got knocked off a dirt bike when a hawk hit me back in the 70s. Had a buddy catch a hawk with his wing couple years back. [image: hawk.jpg] hawk.jpg
- Heli Bars ???? Tank bag is a Bags Connection set up with a SW MOTECH mount. Available from twisted throttle.com. They are good people & have a lot of neat stuff for VFRs.
- Heli Bars ???? Love my Helibars! [image: Posted Image] New VFR Stock Bars stock [image: Posted Image] VFR1200_helibar [image: Posted Image] VFR1200_helibar
- GoPro Monk, In terms of paid software, for about $50 you can get Adobe Premier which will let you edit and export just about anything. Not sure what version of windows you are running but have no problems with Windows 7 and…
- How many miles did you get on your oem vfr12000 tire? Got 3200 miles on my OEMs. Changed out w/ Dunlap Q2s Happy with them so far
- GoPro Motorsports HD 1080 - 2011 Model My HD GoPro got stolen off the floorboards of my truck at the track a couple of weeks back, along with my Garmin GSP276Map with Satellite system. Have to keep doors locked at race track from now on......even at small…
- MotoGP coming to Texas! HispanicSlammer, on 13 April 2011 - 12:17 PM, said: I was watching an indy car race at Barbor Motorsports park, just seemed like the track narrows down too much after the straits makes it hard to pass, or difficult to…
- Doug Polen's 1 on 1 Rider School (SoCal) I was scheduled to ride with him at Barber last year during AHRMA. We got in one session in the rain before the downpore became unsafe to ride in (and neither of us wanted to risk the RC45 anymore than we already…
- It's almost sexual Seb, You want to hear sex on 2 wheels..., listen to an Aprilia RSV4 with Titanium race exhaust at full throttle down a straight going buy at about a buck fifty! That is aural sex....LOL!
- Jennings GP Dec 11 and 12 [image: View Post]wera803, on 13 December 2010 - 08:22 AM, said: [image: View Post]WERA910, on 13 December 2010 - 02:48 AM, said: Fantastic weekend at Jennings! Weather turned out just perfect. Great on Saturday, Sunday…
- I'm now the owner of a second motorcycle That is a great write up! :cheerleader: Thanks much for sharing the good times! Wish my dad was still around for something like this.....
- Jennings GP Dec 11 and 12 Plan on being there Sat, not sure yet about Sunday. :fing02:
- Gap Vids marid2apterbilt, on 22 November 2010 - 02:54 PM, said: tharkun, on 22 November 2010 - 01:52 PM, said: marid2apterbilt, on 21 November 2010 - 08:53 PM, said: This will make you pee your pants. This isn't me, The rider…
- Gap Vids [image: View Post]marid2apterbilt, on 21 November 2010 - 08:53 PM, said: This will make you pee your pants. This isn't me, The rider has since quit riding and racing but used to be very very fast. Try not to lean left…
- Pictures that bring a smile to your face Here is a couple: [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- Yet another addition to the fleet..... OK, you asked for it Seb.......fair warning for everyone else...... http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1289263065/gallery_6467_1043_18780.jpg [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 11 November 2010 - 06:53 PM, said: Now…
- Veteran's Day Thanks to all the current serving and former Active Duty and Reserve members and all Veterans! I'm a Veteran, proudly retired from the USCG. I am also the son of a 2-service veteran and an early military brat. Thanks…
- Yet another addition to the fleet..... Well, it was the bike of my dreams in ......1968..... I wound up getting a 1969 Honda SL90 for my first bike, but always had fondness for and great memories of riding my buddies...... Honda Minitrail Tuesday I ran…
- Barber Motorsports Park trackday this weekend.... Howdy gang, Anybody going to Barber's this weekend to run with STT? Old Fart Racing (me) will be there up on the second level parking area. Stop by if you are there! Cheers.
- Headlight Modulator? I had a Kisan on my 6th gen. Plug & go. Best system I have used and I have them on all my street bikes. I had a tutorial on how to put them on here on the board at one time, but I think it got lost in the bad crash a…
- Another VF1000R reborn Outstanding job....still lusting for one!
- The tale of the tail....(long post)... [image: View Post]wera803, on 06 October 2010 - 07:38 AM, said: [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 06 October 2010 - 05:46 AM, said: After 30,000+ miles, my Sargent is getting a bit soft. I'm hoping to send it down to…
- The tale of the tail....(long post)... [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 05 October 2010 - 11:18 PM, said: That was extremely cool. But I have to ask......was it 500 cool, or 1000 cool? $219.00 worth of cool, not including gas for the trip.....
- The tale of the tail....(long post)... [image: Posted Image] As noted in previous posts, I consider the VFR1200 stock seat to be the WORST seat I have ever sat on, on a motorcycle. The 1/4 foam glued to the tail section of my track bike was more comfortable.…
- Peg Lowering Blocks Larry, Anxiously awaiting 7th Gen blocks, ad RC30 sliders! L Will you be making peg lowering blocks for the VFR1200? Yes... first I'll test my Peg Blocks to see if they fit the 7th Gen... if they don't then I will…
- Racing death's spark this question... In all my years as an LEO/Medic, I have seen more kids killed in car accidents, on ball fields playing football, baseball, basketball and soccer, on skateboards and bicycles, and in the home (either deliberately or…
- California Suoerbike School [image: View Post]RED RUNNER, on 16 August 2010 - 07:15 PM, said: [image: View Post]Monk, on 16 August 2010 - 12:06 PM, said: Keith now has BMW S1000 RR MC's for training class, Looks like there's about 30 of them. He…
- California Suoerbike School Well, I must be loosing it. I thought I posted up on VFRD about the BWM at the CSS school at Barber Motorsports Park back in June. I did level 3 & 4 on the BMW and then rode another Level 4 on my CBR600RR. The bike is…
- MRA VarioTour screen Matt, I had one on my 6th Gen & loved it! I am not that tall however.....5' 8". It was well worth the money to me and I loved the adjustable wing for summer or winter riding. Here it is on my 6th gen. I did not have…
- 2nd Gear Flat Spot is Dangerous! Well, I went out to thrash the 1200 this morning on my loop & immediately found the 1st & 2nd gear flat spots. I had not noticed it before..... Today I purposely went looking for it & it really does sux! Most of the…
- Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... [image: View Post]paul thompson, on 21 June 2010 - 12:48 AM, said: [image: View Post]Vee-Ef-Ar, on 20 June 2010 - 05:38 PM, said: I'd be interested to know what was done with the cable opperated flapper thing inside the…
- Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... [image: View Post]Tamworth, on 19 June 2010 - 02:51 PM, said: [image: View Post]tharkun, on 19 June 2010 - 02:08 PM, said: Well, I was trying to post up my new Akrapovic Pipe image, but looks like the gallery posting…
- Akrapovic came in, Looks great, sounds great plus.... Well, I was trying to post up my new Akrapovic Pipe image, but looks like the gallery posting tool is on the fritz....... (gives me a nopermission) message.... So I'll try another way...... or go to my gallery and look…
- MADE A DEAL FOR A NEW VFR 1200 Oustanding Miguel! You deserve it!
- 7th Gen Accessories - Sticker shock ! If your dealer can't get your accessory prices down, ya need to find another dealer! The bags look like they were made by GIVI, as mother Honda is outsourcing so much now.....
- Local Hillbilly Ran Me OFF THE ROAD! Well HS, let's get ya a 7th gen 1200! Hope you are working out the kinks now.
- Generations of V4 supremacy [image: View Post]Tamworth, on 27 May 2010 - 02:05 PM, said: I think one would find the 1200 would take the RC45 in every category, power and speed obviously, almost certainly handling (the 45's downfall). The RC45 is…
- Generations of V4 supremacy I was unloading the race bikes from last weekend's racing this evening, and just for the heck of it....a couple of shots of the RC45 and the VFR1200 (which no longer carries a "RC" designation in the VIN). [image:…
- VFR1200 Upgrades Well, based on the 530 or so miles I have on mine in 2 days of riding.... See ride report post #1 SEAT! SEAT SEAT SEAT, get a seat that's worth a Sh*it....where are you Sargents??? #2 Helibars #3 would be the…
- Went flying at Jennings Gald you are OK Kevin. Heal up fast. Which bike did you go down on?
- Leaning on over. The VFR in action Does my Ruckus count?? [image: Posted Image] 7582.jpg
- New to me TZ250 Bike's paint is a little rough from rattle cans, but bike seems to be in great mechanical shape. We'll see in a couple of hours when we try to crank it! [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 09 April 2010 - 09:08 PM,…
- New 1200 My dealer was supposed to have on 1st week April....now he doesn't know when it will show..."delayed" according to mother Honda....
- New to me TZ250 Well, ran across a deal yesterday and brought it home for some TLC. 1993 TZ250E http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1270856349/gallery_6467_4972_31067.jpg SNC00214_800.jpg…
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