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tincan1200
48 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 25 Feb 2008 Last seen 8 Nov 2013
Threads started
4 in the archive- 7th Gen at the Junction in Livermore Sunday 11/14 tincan1200 · 14 Nov 2011 – 25 Nov 2011
- rotate the triangle tincan1200 · 27 May 2010 – 17 Jan 2011
- Owners Manuals and other Hard Bag Bracket installationNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads tincan1200 · 25 Jun 2009 – 25 Jun 2009
- Chain Replacement tincan1200 · 8 Mar 2009 – 9 Mar 2009
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All 48- Forums Definitely an 8. Can't wait to get one!
- VFR800 vs other lightweight ST's Ninja 1000! Or a Sprint or the VFR. Ninja 1000 with the hard bags looks pretty good and the Motor is awesome. The Sprint had some issues with the Hard bag mounting system I believe. All are good bikes. Just my .2 Jim
- Lets get another Bay Area ride going! I'm down for a group ride after the Labor day weekend. I'm going Camping next weekend and Labor Day weekend is already booked for me. Let me know! Jim
- May 26th - Bay Area Roll Call Ride XXX It would be nice to meet all you Norcalers ! Come on down! Lets have a Norcal VFR meetup!
- May 26th - Bay Area Roll Call Ride XXX The Junction is out past Mt Hamilton. http://www.thejunctionbarandgrill.com/
- VTEC Wheelie All I can do here is smile! Ride ON! Wheelies make me happy!
- OMG! - Earplugs - A state of Zen I pretty much ride with earplugs all the time. It makes it easier to concentrate on the roads. I tend to ride faster than without the plugs. I typically use the disposable barrel plugs. I did try those Howard Leight…
- How High Have You Gone 101 South near King City...125 indicated...fast enough for me!
- OFF TOPIC CONTENT - communication devices while driving - Closed I like having the Bluetooth headset to talk to my wife while riding. That would be a bummer if they outlaw it...But, flip side I will not hear her say SLOWDOWN! all the time. Doh! It's a nice tool. Overall. but not a…
- Sargent VS Corbin how is your butt doing after your purchase? Love the Corbin! Had one on my Katana, Great seat, very comfy on a long Ride. I had the stock seat and its crap compared to Corbin. I'm not a big guy and its nice. My wife likes the backrest for rides as well. I…
- Really hard to put on centerstand. Umm that guy in the video is a giant! Well I am a munchkin though. I generally push hard down and get the centerstand steady then just push down and pull up. It generally comes right up. ( Did try the flip flop…
- Really hard to put on centerstand. Well I'm 5-4 about 144lbs...The trick to get the center stand down is when you stand on the lever of the centerstand push hard and pull up at the same time, Your a big guy, maybe you could even rock it down. Any one…
- Ninja 1000 vs. VFR??? I sat on the 1000 at the motorcycle show. Very nice! That motor has all the power you need. It's a detuned ZX-10. Better ergo's than the Zx-10 the seat well that's another story. A piece of cardboard ...not too comfy.…
- thinking of buying a DCT My Cooworker is 6-4. He bought a Versys. Its a Parallel 650. Nice and tall. He rails it pretty good. for a beginner. Its tall. Plenty of power and decent MPG. IT isn't pretty but to learn on it's a good choice I…
- 7th Gen at the Junction in Livermore Sunday 11/14 Saw a 7th Gen at the Junction in Livermore. I was riding the 6th Gen with the Hard bags...Great day for a ride! Also saw a black 6th gen coming up Mt Hamilton...you guys on VFRD? Jim C
- Good Comm Unit? I have the Cardo Q2 as well. I wish it was a bit louder. Overall I like it. I also use it with my I pod as well
- so who's RWB on redwood road, oakland Sorry not this weekend... shoot me an email at tincan1@gmail.com I'll let him know when we're going to do the ride. Or the next ride in general Jimbo [image: View Post]puig510, on 31 August 2011 - 07:53 PM, said:…
- so who's RWB on redwood road, oakland Hi there...I do that run on Redwood road every couple of weeks with a buddy of mine. We usually go from Milpitas, starting on Calaveras to Sunol down Niles canyon down Palomeres road to Redwood road , then Yngacio…
- so who's RWB on redwood road, oakland I was on the road Sunday afternoon, didn't see a viffer...I have a Red one...(fastest color) DOH! Jimbo
- Tire Repair Equip I recently got a nail in my tire and I was torn between getting a new tire. I decided to plug it...no problems. I carry Slime pump. I comes with all the connections I'll ever need and the worms. Tire's holding air just…
- Thinking about buying a VFR, need opinions. I like the 6th Gen, for what I do it's some twisties on the weekend and I ride to the point that I have zero chicken strips, so it's a spirited ride. I have the hard luggage which is nice for the wifey so she can put…
- What did you own before your 6th Gen? Mine was a 2000 Katana 750.. nice bike but the VFR's motor was soo much better!
- Does anyone do long rides with stock seat? Get a pair of those spandex bicycle shorts...I wear mine under the leathers...with the corbin and the shorts I'm good all day!
- OEM mirror replacement I just paid 77.87 from Bike Bandit... That was shipping included. Not the cheapest but the shipping is the deal killer for me. Jimbo [image: View Post]MisterBill, on 21 February 2011 - 12:36 PM, said: [image: View…
- Newbie sprocket question Its quite a change. I didn't know that was stock. Its going to take some time to recalibrate myself. I'm used to higher RPM. Imy viffer goes quite fast now. I actually hit 125 on RT 101....I slowed down to 115 and got…
- Newbie sprocket question Hi all, have a bit of a problem. I Just installed a new Chain and sprockets. I got a RX 530 chain ( Gold). My questions are what is the stock amount of teeth? I got a 16/43 combo now. Apparently my bike cruises in 6th…
- 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? You could heat it up and desolder it. IF it works and you can go faster it's solved. If not just resolder... Weird? quote name='NielVFR' timestamp='1296686530' post='758283'] It sucks big time. Here is a link to the…
- Metzlers now come with a lean indicator When My M3's are toast...Front next month and Next year on the rear's I'm getting them. I really like the traction of the M3's. M5's most likely are even better.
- Looking for a FREE download-able Service Manual for 06 VFR800 [image: View Post]ANIMALCHEN, on 13 August 2010 - 01:44 PM, said: [image: View Post]Ruan, on 13 August 2010 - 10:02 AM, said: [image: View Post]ANIMALCHEN, on 12 August 2010 - 01:52 PM, said: Anyone? Bueller... Bueller?…
- rotate the triangle Hi all I'm a bit short and I've been on my VFR for 4 years. I've gotten the Corbin seat and I was thinking about lowering it. Is it as simple as rotating the triangle and dropping the forks 10mm? Are there any photo's…
- Need a demo ride. Sunnyvale CA dealer just got their first 1200...I sat on it and it's just a bit too tall for me. They're getting the double clutch model soon. I don't think they offer any test rides on any of their bikes. Jim [image:…
- Air filter opinions I haven't noticed anything...But supposedly you get 5 more hp...I like them because you just clean and go. I have one in my pickup truck too. Why buy a disposable when you can buy 1 for the life of the vehicle. [image:…
- Metzlers now come with a lean indicator looks like I'm a 4-5 kinda guy...I just got a new M3 rear tire..just about the top of the Elephant's head!
- Keeping the Battery Charged I have my 02 on a tender Jr...I ride all day and plug it in the after. No worries. Best 20 spent! [image: View Post]DougFromIndy, on 06 February 2010 - 03:17 PM, said: Not to disagree with all of the above....but my 03…
- Dunlop Roadsmarts:5000 Mile Wear Report Nice write up on this thread! I'm running the Metzeler Sportec M-3's ...they're really sticky. They only lasted 2k. I just put my second set on. Great grip for riding to Alice's and the whole Rt 9 area ( Bay Area).…
- $15,999 Base MSRP Confirmed..... [image: View Post]ericlw, on 02 December 2009 - 11:12 AM, said: 16,000?hah i would buy a bmw k1200s instead. I'm sorry but for the price, the performance and tech it looks like a great bike. It's not for everyone, but I…
- $15,999 Base MSRP Confirmed..... [image: View Post]Stumpthumper, on 01 December 2009 - 10:43 PM, said: [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on 01 December 2009 - 10:33 PM, said: That's 1/3 higher $$ than the 800. Is it really 1/3 better? With $16K rattling in my…
- Metzeler Z6 Vs. Michelin Pilot Road 2 hmm...I like the Metzler M-3's...really sticky. But they last a couple of thousand miles. Really happy compared to the Z-6's I used to have. Just my .2 Jimbo
- Do Some Of You Guys Ride Cruisers? I rented a HD Street Glide back in April...it was a blast. Tons of torque and compared to the VFR a completely different ride. But it was fun. I plan on getting one next year. For a long haul I don't think you could get…
- Vfr Insurace (new Member/owner) [image: View Post]trickster, on Jul 29 2009, 11:14 PM, said: I have to add a little to this thread beyond what I pay. I am with safeco, and have full coverage, on a '06 strom, '06 breva 1100, 98vfr, 650 triumph tiger…
- Owners Manuals and other Hard Bag Bracket installationNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads http://www.vfrdiscus...creenshot&id=81 File Name : Hard Bag Bracket installation File Submitter : tincan1200 File Submitted : 25 Jun 2009 File Updated : 01 May 2012 File Category : Owners Manuals and other Hard Bag…
- Power Outlet [image: View Post]adam79, on Mar 12 2009, 05:02 PM, said: Can some tell me the best place to install a power outlet on the 6th gen. Car type outlet. I would like to use the triple tree but the outlet I bought is to big…
- Chain Replacement Thanks everybody. Looks like I'll be getting in on the group buy. Most likely with the DID chain. Pretty much the main thing is to lube your chain. I do and I haven't had any issues, yet.... Jim
- Chain Replacement [image: View Post]johnmark101, on Mar 8 2009, 11:21 AM, said: [image: View Post]tincan1200, on Mar 8 2009, 06:56 PM, said: Hi all I have a 2002 and at 29k I'm thinking about changing the Chain out. I've looked at some…
- Chain Replacement Hi all I have a 2002 and at 29k I'm thinking about changing the Chain out. I've looked at some of the posts, and I'm thinking that a lighter chain would be nice but some folks have had replacement issues that chains are…
- Pics Of Your Gps Setup [image: View Post]Leeworthy, on Mar 2 2009, 09:05 AM, said: Yeah, you could put your GPS in your map bag. I use the suction cup mount on mine and put it on the inside of the windscreen. Protected from wind, water, and…
- No Longer A Virgin [image: View Post]bayarearider, on Feb 23 2009, 07:49 AM, said: [image: View Post]VFRVirgin, on Feb 23 2009, 07:00 AM, said: I am no longer a virgin to the VFR. I got out and rode Saturday and absolutely loved it!!!!!!…
- Double Bubble Boil And Trouble 6th Gen with a dark smoke DB[image: Posted Image] Another angle with the Corbin and bags
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