Member record · ID 7800
TimC
1,055 posts recovered 24 threads started First seen 17 Aug 2006 Last seen 18 Aug 2025
Threads started
24 in the archive- New donation from TimC TimC · 29 Mar 2024 – 29 Mar 2024
- 2016 & 2017 Honda ST1300 Police bikes TimC · 5 Nov 2020 – 7 Nov 2020
- 2020 BMW R nineT Pure - purchase and review TimC · 31 Aug 2020 – 31 Aug 2020
- Another 100,000-mile 6th gen! TimC · 26 Aug 2020 – 26 Aug 2020
- Non-motorcycle options TimC · 22 Jul 2020 – 26 Aug 2020
- Skyline Drive, US 250, and motorcycle touring during a pandemic TimC · 21 Jul 2020 – 22 Jul 2020
- Tankbag magnets TimC · 29 May 2020 – 22 Jul 2020
- 6th gen rear luggage rack options? TimC · 19 May 2020 – 28 May 2020
- Bike vs. car in the twisties TimC · 12 May 2020 – 21 May 2020
- Victory Motorcycles to close TimC · 10 Jan 2017 – 13 Jan 2017
- Ohio Veterans Day Ride TimC · 10 Nov 2014 – 12 Nov 2014
- Lake Superior Tour Report (2013) TimC · 9 Oct 2014 – 10 Oct 2014
- Blue Ridge Parkway, Etc. Ride Report TimC · 3 Oct 2014 – 15 Oct 2014
- Lake Superior Tour - July 2013 - Suggestions? TimC · 17 Jul 2013 – 31 Jul 2013
- Lake Michigan Tour 2013 TimC · 17 Jul 2013 – 17 Jul 2013
- 2004 Running A Little Hot TimC · 12 Jun 2013 – 8 Oct 2013
- Question About Riding Through Chicago TimC · 9 Jun 2013 – 11 Jun 2013
- Ama Hall Of Fame And Museum Visit TimC · 22 May 2013 – 17 Jul 2013
- Looking forward to riding season! TimC · 22 Feb 2011 – 21 Mar 2011
- Almost crashed tonight TimC · 13 Oct 2010 – 22 Oct 2010
- Two Bros M2 VALE System w/OEM hardbags TimC · 9 Aug 2010 – 10 Aug 2010
- My VFR turns 40! TimC · 9 Nov 2009 – 10 Nov 2009
- Dash Plastic Warped TimC · 19 Oct 2009 – 19 Oct 2009
- Exl Bags TimC · 17 Aug 2006 – 5 Jan 2007
Recent posts
Last 50 of 1,055- Returning after absence Welcome back and thanks for posting that pic of your gloriously restored '89!!
- Hello from London Welcome from Ohio, USA, and thanks for sharing those photos of your sweet Hondas! 🙂
- I'm getting so many awards and stuff, I don't know what to do I saw this thread's name and at first I thought it was about those unfortunate "driving awards" some of us get from members of local and state law enforcement. 😆 The forum went through changes a couple times, and some…
- Hi from West Sussex, UK Welcome from Ohio, USA! 🙂 I would buy that bike in a heartbeat. Maybe less. Please let us know how it turns out for you!
- New VF500 owner in Ontario Congrats on your VF500! I wish you the best in fixing it up! 🙂
- Gear indicator I never felt like I needed a gear indicator on my 6th gen. Using my speed, rpms, and just the general sound of the engine, I could usually tell what gear I was in, especially at highway speeds. But when I bought my…
- Gotta Ride! 18 hours ago, St. Stephen This isn't exactly an apples to apples comparison, but it made me feel better after dropping that much money on a new bike! I hate to say it, but $11,500 for a new bike really isn't bad at all.…
- Gotta Ride! Congrats, @St. Stephen!! 🙂
- Baltimore to San Francisco (and back!) on a 1998 VFR800 (May-June 2024) What a terrific journey! Thanks for sharing the story, photos, and links here! 🙂
- Hello from the humid MidWest! Congrats on your 5th gen. and welcome from steamy northern Ohio! 😆 I hope you'll post a couple photos of your VFR here. Seeing pix of these fantastic machines never gets old!
- 5th Gen Saddlebag bag supports and a six pack rack Looks great! 👍 The thing I miss most about my VFR is the factory hard bags. I don't do a lot of trips, but those bags were a godsend for sport touring. I have struggled with what luggage to buy for my current bike, as…
- Howdy from Houston Congrats on your 6th gen, welcome from Ohio, and good luck getting the bike sorted!
- Riding an old friend again Great photos. Thanks for sharing! 🙂 I've been fortunate to ride amazing roads in that region several times, including during the VFRD spring ride a few times. I was hoping to get there again this summer, but it…
- New Member… Welcome from Ohio! 🙂
- Bumblebee from Croatia :) Welcome from Ohio, USA! Thanks for posting that great introduction! 👍 I keep thinking someday I'll buy a 5th generation VFR, even if it's something that needs some work. It wouldn't be my only motorcycle, so I could…
- New bike... Congratulations on that beautiful 5th gen. and welcome to the forum! 🙂
- Gotta Ride! 10 minutes ago, Sweeper The ergos on the Tiger660 or 800 are way more old man friendly than the Ape. Less cool for sure but more all day comfort. There are a lot of Tiger660 leftovers for closer to $7k floating around.…
- New MRA Double Bubble Screen I know looks are subjective, but to me the new screen looks better. It looks sleeker and more befitting a sporty bike. 🙂
- First ride of the season and the side of the road. Sorry to hear about the failure. Heckuva way to start your riding season. 😞 The battery in my BMW is dying. (I've already bought the replacement, just need time to install it, as it's a real pain to get to on my bike.)…
- Always room for one more 5th Gen If anyone asks, "Why aren't there any nice 5th gen. VFRs left for sale in Canada?" I think we know the answer: @maxredline is hoarding them! 😆 Just kidding. Congrats on your latest VFR!
- VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 25 Glad to hear the event went well and everyone had safe rides! Thanks for posting the great video! 👍 I wish I'd been able to attend in the last couple years. A busy life has kept me from riding much over the last year,…
- What is your prefered air filter? I no longer own a VFR, but when I did I used a K&N filter for the last 8-10 years of my ownership of it.
- Hello VFRworld Welcome to the forum! @Dutchy is kidding around a bit, because there is another forum for the VFR similar to the language in your thread title. But he's right, too -- this one rocks. 😉
- What to look for before purchase - 2007 RWB model The bike looks good and those are some very nice (and usually desirable) modifications. I agree with @afinepoint on the maintenance items. If the seller has records, great, but if not -- and maybe even if they do --…
- VFR1200FD Welcome to the forum from Ohio, USA! I can't help, but want to wish you luck in sorting out the issues. 🙂
- Gotta Ride! I have a Hepco & Becker rear luggage rack on my BMW, and have considered adding one of their top boxes for trips. They're spendy but I would love to have waterproof and lockable storage available for long days and trips.
- KTM 1290 GT 2020 Nice write-up, HS! 👍 I've always wanted one of the original Super Duke 990's from the mid-2000s. Never could afford one back in the day, but older ones are cheap now. But I already have a naked bike somewhat similar to…
- I always change my oil before I store my VFR for the winter except.... The last several years, I usually did an oil and filter change as part of winterizing my bike (VFR for a few years and now my BMW). The Beemer got an oil change in late 2023, just before its annual hibernation. Come…
- Another VFR in the garage Congratulations on the new-to-you bike!! 🙂
- This did not end well. Yikes. If you find out what brand those pads were can you please let us know so we can avoid them? I replaced the original elbow and shoulder pads in my textile jacket about four years ago. They had hardened and started…
- BMW K1600 GT thoughts... Nice write-up. Thanks for posting it here! I've considered buying an older RT or K bike for touring use, but definitely not a 1600. I only ride alone, and the extra power (and size, weight, and expense) of the 1600…
- It was too cheap! 9 hours ago, Lorne The tire in this embarrassing pic is an original Pilot Power. We'd just arrived at the Port Angeles ferry terminal in Washington State after a morning ride up from Seaside, Oregon. The night before…
- Fuel Additives I used Sea Foam for years in my 6th gen, adding the prescribed amount to a full tank of fuel after most oil changes, which was usually a couple times per year. I don't know how much good it really did, but I never had…
- The state of OEM 6th Gen saddlebags in 2024 I sometimes think about buying another 6th gen. But when I browse sale listings online I mostly look for bikes with the OEM saddlebags. I don't think I'd want to go through the exercise of having to find a set now,…
- It was too cheap! Nice score on that great looking 6th gen. Congrats!! 🙂
- 95 VFR750 Congrats on your VFR and welcome to the forum! 🙂
- Greetings from Melbourne, Down Under Congratulations on your 8th gen. VFR and welcome to the forum from Ohio, USA! 🙂
- New whip That's an amazing car. Congrats! 🙂 In the last week or so, I test drove a couple used Cadillacs - a CT5 Sport and a CT4 Premium Luxury. Both were with the base 4-cylinder engine. I liked both, but love the looks of the…
- Just saying Hi Congrats on that sweet 5th gen!! 🙂
- Should have known better..... And non VFR bike's updates 19 hours ago, keny Had a ride today on twisty bits, really like the ZR7S! I can't believe so many bad reviews I have been reading of it, mostly it's performance. For my ride style it's perfect. I like torque in low rpm,…
- Should have known better..... And non VFR bike's updates 2 hours ago, keny Well end of a era, again perhaps, bye to the bandit 600 Hello to a Kawasaki ZR7S Congratulations on the Kawasaki! A red ZR-7S was my first grown-up motorcycle. It was really too big a bike to start on,…
- 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride I wish I could attend, but my wife and I are leaving for a vacation that week. Our vacation will be fun, but I'm still going to be highly envious of you all! Safe travels, everyone! 🙂
- I'm VFRless! Congrats on the sale, but I'm sure it was bittersweet. I felt the same when I sold my 6th gen. a few years ago, but I have many treasured memories of the years with my VFR!
- NC mountain ride Sunday 4/14 Sorry, you lost me at non-mountain ride. 😆 Just kidding. Looks like it was a gorgeous day to ride, and what a great sound! I got out for a little while on my Beemer. Better weather has finally arrived in NE Ohio, and…
- Considering a VFR... help 17 hours ago, johnnie903 The reason I looked at it was, I had been told by a few people that it was on the sporty side of sport touring. I was thinking it would be similar to the Ducati Supersport. I guess that is what…
- Another viewer for me Welcome back and congrats on your 5th gen! But remember the rule...photos or it didn't happen. 😉
- VFRD is broke I don't even have a VFR anymore, but I still visit VFRD most days, just to see what's going on. Plus it's entirely possible I'll own another VFR someday, and this forum is absolutely a treasure for everything…
- New donation from TimC Hi TimC, Thank you for your donation of 100.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- Considering a VFR... help I'm glad you got a chance to test ride the bike, even if you found it wasn't the bike for you. For me, my 6th gen. VFR was the perfect all-arounder for many years, right up until I was about 50, and my knees and neck…
- 3rd bike - 1st VFR Congratulations on that beautiful 6th gen. and welcome to the forum! 🙂 My VFR was my 2nd motorcycle, and I'm just on my 3rd now. I started riding in March 2006, and spotted my first VFR (a silver 6th gen.) in a shop a…
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