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mikeodial
39 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 27 Jul 2010 Last seen 4 Apr 2012
Threads started
5 in the archive- Stupid Luggage Question mikeodial · 15 Nov 2010 – 21 Jun 2011
- Avon Storm II Ultra Radial mikeodial · 13 Oct 2010 – 23 Oct 2010
- Pre-load shifting on a 6th Gen mikeodial · 30 Sep 2010 – 1 Oct 2010
- Improve handling for $70 mikeodial · 21 Aug 2010 – 22 Aug 2010
- Military Backpack mikeodial · 27 Jul 2010 – 29 Aug 2010
Recent posts
All 39- Maybe a vfr, need some direction [image: View Post]CElias, on 24 March 2012 - 09:35 AM, said: My 2 cents. Like you I owned a C10. I also have a 07 VFR and a C14. I am sure you have heard many times :"it runs like a Honda" or something similar. It is…
- What did you own before your 6th Gen? 2002 BMW K1200RS ABS 1989 Honda 250 NX (Wife's bike still have it) 1985 BMW K100RT 1972 Triton 650 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triton_motorcycle 1960 BSA 40 350CC http://bsawdb40.com/Mitchell-Collection-Bike-1 1966…
- New (to me) '07 thoughts Bought my 05 with 4k miles on it. Wasn't lumpy, but wasn't that smooth either. Now with 11K on it, the bike is running much more smoothly. If you are used to the big fours (I was from BMW), the riding style has to…
- Hi-Viz Gear (Helmet and Jacket) [image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 22 July 2011 - 08:03 AM, said: I have the Icon Military Spec Vest ( Yellow ) from New Enough. You can spot me a mile away. Vest is mesh, adjustable on the sides ( no velcro ) and the…
- Looking for advice [image: View Post]gobux, on 06 July 2011 - 07:23 PM, said: I'm looking to purchase a VFR800. I found this on Craigslist. What do you think? Here's the info 2007 Honda VFR800A Interceptor ABS Red. Double bubble…
- Stupid Luggage Question [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 23 November 2010 - 07:09 PM, said: I like the looks of them. What is size of OEM rig? Givi35s I assume are 35 liters so the Alu bags pack a bit more it appears plus it is a lot easier to…
- Stupid Luggage Question OK, I think these will be the bags for me. These are TraX Alu-Box 37L, with SW Motech mounts. Now I have to see how I can fund them. ;-) I think they will look even better on my 05 Silver. What do you guys think? These…
- Stupid Luggage Question [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 15 November 2010 - 01:38 PM, said: [image: View Post]mikeodial, on 15 November 2010 - 01:02 PM, said: [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 15 November 2010 - 12:28 PM,…
- Stupid Luggage Question [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 15 November 2010 - 12:28 PM, said: [image: View Post]Knife, on 15 November 2010 - 12:14 PM, said: [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 15 November 2010 - 12:12 PM, said: I…
- Stupid Luggage Question [image: View Post]Knife, on 15 November 2010 - 12:13 PM, said: mikeodial - Those look really good! Surprisingly good! Yes, the black ones are powercoated and look pretty sharp.
- Stupid Luggage Question I think the Trax may look better on the VFR. With the SW Motech mount could be the ones? Photochoped so not sure if the size is right ..... Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: vfr silver trax.jpg] [image:…
- Stupid Luggage Question [image: View Post]hondalover, on 15 November 2010 - 09:15 AM, said: Someone with some photoshopping skills may be able to put them on your bike from a photo. Maybe a silly question, but why the Hepco Becker and not Givi…
- Motorcycling Retirement Threads Here are a few other options to consider, I have been riding for 41 of my 55 years. A few options are: Teach others to ride safely. I became an MSF coach this summer, and now get paid to ride Take up some off road…
- Stupid Luggage Question I have a 2005 Honda Silver VFR ABS. It's a great machine that needs some luggage. I have looked at all the Givi and other stuff and am intested in putting Hepco Becker 38L Alumnimum bags on it. Even the vendor suggests…
- So long little one, 8 years, it has been fun... [image: View Post]dallasb, on 26 October 2010 - 07:14 PM, said: ... to my ORIGINAL battery in my '02 :biggrin: Pretty good run, 8+ years, 60,000+ miles. Surprisingly, if I charge it, it doesn't load test bad! I must own…
- So long little one, 8 years, it has been fun... [image: View Post]mikeodial, on 22 October 2010 - 04:56 PM, said: [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 20 October 2010 - 01:13 PM, said: The X-11 is the best Helmet I have used for the money. You can still can them…
- Avon Storm II Ultra Radial Took a few more miles this week in New England, on a colder wet day with lots of crap on the country roads. Boy I like how this tire behaves, very nice over the slippery stuff and even seems to crush acorns without…
- Did you or do you Name your bike? [image: View Post]MuddDawg, on 21 October 2010 - 09:19 AM, said: I saw the thread entitled " Charlotte "where to ride" and thought Charlotte would be a great name for a bike. Charlotte my harlot. How and why do you give…
- R.I.P. CraigLook........... [image: View Post]Cogswell, on 17 October 2010 - 06:37 PM, said: [image: View Post]LookingHard, on 17 October 2010 - 06:21 PM, said: Now that 'CraigLook' has been taken down, or at least neutered, does anybody have…
- Givi E21's Anyone? [image: View Post]googus, on 06 September 2010 - 12:32 PM, said: [image: View Post]Noreaster, on 06 September 2010 - 12:22 PM, said: Thanks guys, very helpful. I like the smaller profile of the 21's. Is it necessary to…
- Avon Storm II Ultra Radial [image: View Post]emon07, on 13 October 2010 - 08:24 AM, said: [image: View Post]mikeodial, on 13 October 2010 - 07:51 AM, said: Just replaced the Bridgestone that was on the bike with Avon Storm II on the front.…
- Avon Storm II Ultra Radial Just replaced the Bridgestone that was on the bike with Avon Storm II on the front. (Already had a Storm AV55 on the rear). Have about 250 miles on the tire now and impressions are: Immediate improvement on turn in.…
- Now this is what the 7th gen. VFR should have been!!! http://www.motorcycl...iled-90012.html Motorcycle.com first review. They seems pretty impressed. .... oops different bike but still looks nice....
- Pre-load shifting on a 6th Gen [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 30 September 2010 - 10:36 AM, said: Are you talking about clutchless upshifting? Or are you still pulling the clutch in part way? I was not specifially talking about clutchless shifts,…
- Pre-load shifting on a 6th Gen My new to me VFR is a delight. And the gearbox compared to the "box of rocks" from my K1200RS (sold) is great. The bike now has 7.5K on it, about 3K in the last 2 months. Yesterday I "had to run some errands" on a…
- Questions about VFR's [image: View Post]TheSlowDude, on 28 September 2010 - 08:30 AM, said: I don't currently have a VFR, but am considering getting one later this year - or at least by Spring of '11. Anyway, I ride a 2006 Ninja 650R, and it…
- Slow Right U-turns? [image: View Post]V4 Rosso, on 27 September 2010 - 06:59 AM, said: Here it is almost the same, only you have to finish on the same side (right) of the road you started the excercise. [image: Posted Image] Which may…
- Slow Right U-turns? [image: View Post]MadMax, on 26 September 2010 - 09:36 AM, said: Monk thanks for feedback but Q1 was really about the pattern not the technique. After the RH U turn, you come back to the entry point. Do you then do the…
- Slow Right U-turns? Ditto on everything said earlier. I have been riding for almost 40 years, but still found this hard on a VFR. As a recent MSF instructor, the comments from others are right on. Key points are: Use as much the length…
- Military Backpack [image: View Post]2thdr, on 26 August 2010 - 09:21 AM, said: +1 on the Rok straps man. I've heard of more than one nasty story about bungies failing and getting wrapped up in chain, wheel, etc. I had a bungie fail (just…
- Military Backpack [image: View Post]TimC, on 25 August 2010 - 09:31 AM, said: Nicely done IMO. I have a large expandable FirstGear tailbag I use a few times per year, and it gets fastened down with green bungees. Doesn't look the best,…
- Military Backpack [image: View Post]The mailman, on 25 August 2010 - 08:05 AM, said: I guess my only suggestion with this set up would be to remove the seat cowl as mentioned above. Even "soft" cloth can rub very nasty marks on paint…
- Military Backpack [image: View Post]Beck, on 24 August 2010 - 06:55 PM, said: [image: View Post]mikeodial, on 26 July 2010 - 09:05 PM, said: Just ordered this unit as a backpack and potential camping/overnight bag for my new to me VFR.…
- Military Backpack [image: View Post]Goosechef, on 24 August 2010 - 05:02 PM, said: I would consider a few more bungie cords. Looks like it could work loose. Perhaps a roll or two of Duct Tape. Thank you, I love sarcasm. I guess if I make…
- Military Backpack See the updated post with pictures at last! http://www.vfrdiscus...itary-backpack/
- Improve handling for $70 [image: View Post]soichiro, on 21 August 2010 - 05:55 PM, said: [image: View Post]mikeodial, on 21 August 2010 - 04:00 PM, said: [image: View Post]soichiro, on 21 August 2010 - 10:45 AM, said: I hate those things. They…
- Improve handling for $70 [image: View Post]soichiro, on 21 August 2010 - 10:45 AM, said: I hate those things. They make the bike ugly IMHO. However it's almost like airbags or abs. You might not like them or need them until that day when, BAM.…
- Improve handling for $70 Just installed the Gripster Snake Skin pads on my new to me 6th Generation. I had used the Stomp Pad on my previous ride, but went for the Gripster on my VFR. They really work nicely, easier to grap with the knees when…
- Military Backpack Just ordered this unit as a backpack and potential camping/overnight bag for my new to me VFR. Not sure if it will fit on the back seat/cowl with tie downs, but will let you know soon. Edited 8.23.2010 Finally got to do…
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