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GP Paul
90 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 22 Mar 2007 Last seen 17 Oct 2020
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5 in the archive- New donation from GP Paul GP Paul · 17 Oct 2020 – 17 Oct 2020
- Rear brake use GP Paul · 21 Jun 2017 – 4 Apr 2018
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? GP Paul · 27 Apr 2016 – 4 May 2016
- Motorcycle Gear (NewEnough) 10% coupon GP Paul · 18 Dec 2011 – 18 Dec 2011
- Unusual Road Names GP Paul · 2 Aug 2011 – 4 Aug 2011
Recent posts
Last 50 of 90- New donation from GP Paul Hi GP Paul, Thank you for your donation of 10.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- Rear brake use Thanks very much for input and responses, gang. I knew I could count on the Vifferati to give sane info. It all confirms what I thought I knew about braking. I'm not losin' my mind! Situation in this town is that the…
- Rear brake use I'm no newbie, mate. 30 years riding (so far); no course in my future. The thing is, what's the latest INSTRUCTIONAL advice these days. I know what I like, but what she said seems counterintuitive. I was willing to give…
- Rear brake use She said sumptin' about stopping too fast(???) and lack of control. I disagree, just wondering if there's any instructors out there with edjumicated opinions.
- Rear brake use Howdy, all! Quite a while since I've checked in. I took my CBR for fork seal replacement today. In conversation, tech said that she teaches motorcycle safety and they recommend using rear brake almost exclusively.…
- How old are VFR owners? Old enough to know better... Young enough to do it again!
- Riding quotes From the guy trying to sell me a $12 car stereo out of a shopping bag ("a really good one!"): "Do you drive a Harley? (No) Well, shut up then!" From everybody: "You don't look like a crotch-rocket rider." From a…
- Copper or Iridium sparkplugs in 5th gen? Go Iridium. And yes you can gap them, just be careful.
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? Got 'er back today. Mechanic did a whole checklist of routine things, gave me a copy. Also did a few extra tweeks including adjusting clutch and brakes, which I didn't think needed it, but do actually feel better. And,…
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? Dropped off bike this afternoon. VERY harley-centric shop. But that's northern Alberta for ya. The mechanic has 15 years' experience, and seemed to know what he's talking about, except for the "I did 300 km/h" story...…
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? Booked in to independent. They took the time to go through the owner's manual and service manual I provided and called me back to double-check a couple of items - "Was the brake fluid changed last service?", etc. Sounds…
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? No reply from Honda. I'll try the independent.
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? I don't really expect anything, but I sent a polite inquiry to Honda Canada. I bet I'll get the standard "Well, we don't dictate how independent dealers conduct their business..." No reply as yet from 10 hours ago. I'll…
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? What about getting in line by phone and getting a call a day before it'll get in? Would that be too tough for a "service provider"?
- No Maintenance Appointments Allowed? My local dealer WILL NOT schedule service. They expect that all customers drop off their bike (or boat, quad, car, lawnmower, etc.) and WAIT HOWEVER LONG until they're done. At present, that means a 4-day or more wait…
- From Silver To Black Very nice touches! Now ya gotta get rid of the red! J/K. I like silver. I see you've changed the signals, too. Orange bulbs or did you stay (illegally) white?
- Glare On Instrument Panel Advice is the same - go to people who do this kind of thing for a living and see what they think. IP asked for advice, not nay-saying.
- Glare On Instrument Panel You could probably get a lightly-textured (but still near-clear) plastic film from a sticker place or a window-coating place to put on the dash window. Something sorta microscopic "frosty". It would be cheap to try,…
- Anybody in Manitoba? Manitscolditoldya! Awesome. Maybe a ride to the Mint next summer. I lived in St. Boniface as a little kid. Loved it.
- Any Interest In A Kootenay Hootenanny 3 In Nelson, Bc - 2016? I would try, as long as CBRs are welcome too! I promise to park at the end of the line... (I went to the 2008 on QuickSilver.)
- Plug Replacement -- Irridiums Worth It? +1 on that ^. Ebay for cheap.
- Time For All Dogs To Be Dead Reverse of "donning" is "doffing". As in "doff one's cap". Cheers on your ridin' and writin'.
- Cruise Control I got a "Photon 2" cruise control clamp. $20, very simple plastic clamp and rubber band for grip. Not good enough grip, though (vibration eases it off in seconds). I boosted its stiffness with a simple zip-tie through…
- Carbon Tank Cover I wish I could find the info on the maker of this. He makes a few models. I got it in 2010. I'll keep looking. Found it! carbonpartz.net Attached Images [image: CF Tank 2 (2) (800x600).jpg]
- Wobble On Bumps Over 70 Mph You ride over 70 mph? What kinda hooligans have we got on this website anyhow?
- Loading Into Truck Note in Rice's post, #5: The ramp is ratchet-strapped to the truck. A great precaution! Those hitch-insert carriers look like the way to go. Princess Auto sells them for under $200 and have capacity of 500 lbs.
- How Many 5Th Genners Bought Theirs Brand New? '01 bought in '04 from dealer with 5.4 km on it! Loved it 'til she died with 38k on it in an argument with a lane-crossing pickup.
- Nervous About Taking A Long Trip "Old enough to know better..." Young enough to do it again! Also, you're right. Headlamp is right on. I carry both, even daily in my tank bag.
- Nervous About Taking A Long Trip I always plan so I can ride during the day with plenty of time if there is a delay. Slime didn't work for me the only time I needed it, but sticky ropes have held up 3 times (though not on a trip, just around home).…
- The "egg On Your Face" Thread 3 of 'em. Paid $75 extra to have plugs changed unnecessarily, dropped biked off the side of a tilted driveway (no damage, just egg on face, and I can laugh now), wink at gal with fly open, lookin' cool beside bike. Oh,…
- Vancouver Area Riders Ex-Vancouver, myself. STRONGLY recommend the Destination Highways book. It'll give you ideas and goals!
- Nude Or Clear Tank Protector Bra? Thanks, Maniac. If "colour-matched" means "to factory paint code" or something, you could always go with black, but I bet the red would be close over the years. Mine is shown as delivered; no additional painting.
- Nude Or Clear Tank Protector Bra? I had a Mag-Knight. Looks great, but a bit pricey and takes some time with hair dryer to heat-adjust to fit. It's also the ONLY thing nobody wanted when I parted out the crashed bike. Ended up just throwing it away...…
- 2014 Vfr Poll Only if it comes in Silver!
- Are Vfr's Chick Magnets? Are VFRs chick magnets? I thought so one day when a sweetie gave me a big smile as I stood by my bike finishing a coffee. When I got home though, turns out my fly was open!
- How is 5th-gen stock suspension? I did the Racetech full mod on the front and an Elka 3-way on the back. Absolutely LOVED IT. Very confidence-inspiring. I didn't think the stock set-up was bad until I experienced the change. It was by far the best…
- Solo riding on Freeway, joining or following ettiquette I always try to stay to the left of the lane - better visibility for cage driver in front and oncoming traffic. It shows I "own" the lane. Being in the right invites riders (even cars) to pass, and who hasn't had a…
- Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. Best wishes, Bill. Heal up and get back on the Viff!
- gear indicators Nice mod! And only 11,000 miles? wow.
- British Columbia new bike laws today No-brainer. Pun intended.
- Ever diagnose something wrong that cost more than it should have? Great thread! Bike related - paying extra for spark plug replacement when they weren't due/needed (hour's labour for tank removal - $120)? Or my latest (not bike related) - Call out Hot Water Heater guy, to find that a…
- Motorcycle Gear (NewEnough) 10% coupon Anybody need a coupon? First email to me gets the link.
- good price for 2001 VFR? Don't forget to ask if they're willing to do service! (Other thread about 10-year-old bikes.) If not... I got $5500 for a 2001 with $6000 in upgrades, 3 years ago. Even $4000 might be high, though it's a great bike..
- Best tires for the VFR??? Updated 2011 ^What he said. Best/fastest/twistiest riding I ever did on 2001 VFR was on Road 2s - DH #1 and more. *And best mileage, too. I now use them on CBR. (Disclaimer: I am not now nor ever have been an extraordinary rider. I…
- Awesome deal on LEATHER riding jacket Sleeve length? Not exactly sure, but if I wear it just as a regular jacket, not leaned out like on the CBR, I can turn up the cuff about 4 inches, and it they still reach to the wrist.
- Awesome deal on LEATHER riding jacket I got one. Didn't need it, but couldn't pass up the deal. Soft leather, but yeah, long sleeves.
- Confrontation with Harley guy. Wow. I SO wanted to rant, but deleted 3 drafts. Suffice to say: To each his own. If you don't dis my ride, I won't dis yours.
- Unusual Road Names I was sure there's a thread on this, but I couldn't find it. Anywho, here's a road I found near Murphy Lake, Saskatchewan on this weekend's trip to a buddy's cabin: Attached Thumbnails [image: Attached Image: Sweet…
- How do you lock up your helmets if you have side bags? Another option is barender.com I use them on my CBR and they work fine, with no false-lock "drop the helmet" disasters. About $100/pr.
- Tire Repair Equip Sticky ropes kit and small compressor that hooks to battery. I tried Slime once - it did not work on a finishing nail hole, so never again. The sticky ropes have worked for me 3 times, including front. I had no troubles…
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