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vtecal
42 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 16 Feb 2006 Last seen 16 May 2024
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All 42- 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride Even after “shopping” for a better forecast (former Army Aviator- i looked for any half way good forecast to fly VFR vs IFR…) the weather looks like a washout. At least for me it does. Hopefully next year…. AL
- 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride 21 years this group has called me Al. 😂 When I first signed onto VFRD I took VTEC and AL ( I lived in Alabama at the time), hence VTECAL as a screen name. Erich (AL) If you'll be my bodyguard I can be your long lost…
- 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride 4 hours ago, Dutchy You didnot invest in good raingear? Hhhmmmm... Yup, got a well-worn ‘stitch. But, I just don’t enjoy traveling to a destination anymore only to ride in the rain.
- 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride Watching the weather.....
- 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride Trailering this time. I’m coming solo with my Triumph, and maybe the 03 VFR. Photo is the crowd from T-Mac 2005….
- 2022 VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 5/19-5/22 12 hours ago, Sweeper It's a month out! Shaping up to be a good year. I've seen a few new people, and a few more we haven't seen in a while, who have replied that they are attending. I think we have been about 25 for…
- 2022 VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 5/19-5/22 19 minutes ago, Sweeper Glad to hear you might make it. I noticed you also have the new Tiger 660. I picked mine up about a month ago. Loving it and can't wait to get it to the mountains. I also noticed that you no…
- 2022 VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 5/19-5/22 Its been few years since my last attendance. Im gonna try to make it this year!
- 2020 Spring Memorial Ride May 14-17 (ON HOLD!) I’ve missed these get togethers. I’ll be there this year.
- Official 13Th Annual Texasmac Event Thread 2016 Signed up! Woo Hoo, been a while my friend. Look forward to seeing you there. Fist beer is on me. :beer: Yea, its been a while! Life seems to keep getting in he way of my planned get-aways.... Still lovin my VTEC!
- Official 13Th Annual Texasmac Event Thread 2016 Signed up!
- Fall Meet - Bristol, VA - Sept 26-30 The box kick. Still a group ride classic. I'm in, work permitting AL
- RIP Ponrod Truly sad. A great guy to be around, a great rider, skilled craftsman--he was one of the folks that made our yearly get together special. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. AL
- Official texasmac 2012 event thread may 17th 20th Not gonna make it this year--it's my youngest daughter high school graduation week. She is riding the family hand me down Seca 2 now--we plan on heading to Franklin later in the summer.... AL
- 2012 VFRD SumSum x2 - August 14 – 17th I'm in. I had a blast at Summer Summit 1....and I need another epic ride. AL
- What did you own before your 6th Gen? 1980 BMW R65 I bought new in '80. Still have it--120k miles on the odometer.
- Letter from the Franklin motel TMAC Class act all the way 'round! :fing02:
- How many of you stopped at the cross site? Stopped on Wednesday to pay my respects and to reflect on what a great community this is.
- Controlled Slide? I love my VTEC. I Hate Lawyers! [image: View Post]spud786, on 06 May 2011 - 07:12 PM, said: I wish you could of said, it has ABS Dip Shit , it doesnt lock up in a controlled brake slid.
- Difference between VFR v cross runner ? I love my VTEC! :cheerleader: [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 03 February 2011 - 05:36 PM, said: [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 03 February 2011 - 01:47 PM, said: I was thinking about the "refined fueling" more…
- Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd Finally got off my butt to register and reserve a room---Chev is right, not many rooms left. See you there! AL
- Header install advice I used the rubber stop removed from the cat when i installed my catless headers and JB welded it to the centerstand to give me enough clearance from the chain. file or dremel the rubber to conform to the centerstand. I…
- Best place to buy Staintunes I've had Staintunes on my BMW airhead since 1985--still look brand new. So, in 2005 I installed "tunes on the VTEC. During the process of going catless a few weeks ago I found the Y pipe was cracked around the hanger…
- Dunlop Roadsmarts:5000 Mile Wear Report I have to agree about the Storms. Been riding on them for the last few years--much more confidence inspiring than the Z6's I ran before. I spooned on a new set of Storms prior to my Colorado trip last summer.…
- a vtec thread... I love my VTEC. :pissed: Thank you, I feel better now.
- Spare Key? The honda dealer sent me to a locksmith who had the key blanks.
- Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling You have to do whats right for you. Easy to say but hard to do with macho male ego and the smiling motorcycle rider sitting on one shoulder with a voice whispering "ride, ride, ride" in one ear, and family commitments,…
- Rode A New 6th Gen Yesterday OK, Here it is Kevin------> I Love My Non-Surging, Smooth VTEC Transitioning, Non-Flammable, RR Eating....VTEC!!! Thanks, I needed that Erich
- Any 6th Genners With An Autocom/starcom? I have an Autocom unit installed under the seat. There is room under the seat for the hard-wired autocom, power commander and a fuse block. The toolkit is divided between my two saddlebags now. I ran the headset cord to…
- Emergency Info Tags - I.c.e. Tags [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on Dec 6 2008, 11:04 AM, said: An excellent idea to always have emergency on you when you ride for many reasons, as riders we can go down in a single bike accident and be found by someone…
- Vtec Valve Service Report [image: View Post]rad, on Aug 15 2008, 04:02 PM, said: [image: View Post]spud786, on Aug 15 2008, 03:28 PM, said: Wow, 3 lifters but normal valves were good? thats odd. I still havent done mine at 43,000 plus but It's…
- Vtec Valve Service Report [image: View Post]rad, on Aug 15 2008, 03:24 PM, said: [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on Aug 15 2008, 01:25 PM, said: Sorry, I don't mean to be skeptical, but my faith in Dealers instantly makes me think they didn't even…
- Honda Vfr Child Seat The kid will have this strange urge to want a sidecar when he grows up..... :ph34r:
- Safety Recall THANKS!!
- 6th Gen Monitor Wire Fix. turtlecreek vtecal Bump. Question for anyone who has done the RR monitor wire fix and has the front harness replaced under the recall----Someone may have already answered this already, but will the the monitor wire fix…
- 6th Gen Monitor Wire Fix. Bump. Question for anyone who has done the RR monitor wire fix and has the front harness replaced under the recall----Someone may have already answered this already, but will the the monitor wire fix still work after…
- 6th Gen Monitor Wire Fix. Question for anyone who has done the RR monitor wire fix and has the front harness replaced under the recall----Someone may have already answered this already, but will the the monitor wire fix still work after the…
- Safety Recall Question for anyone who has done the RR monitor wire fix and has the front harness replaced under the recall----Someone may have already answered this already, but will the the "monitor wire fix" still work after the…
- Safety Recall Does anybody have the honda part numbers for the replacement harnesses?
- Vtec electrical problems info post I guess I should have been more specific==I tried to maintain my load under 25 amps thru my own switchology (never high beams, aux, heated grips and vest on at the same time), etc... However, I probably was at 25 AMPS…
- Vtec electrical problems info post OK, here's my reader's digest version....last November I noticed that the 30 AMP fuse holder was a little discolored, but no melted insulation. My accessories include heated grips, 2 jastek plugs (for garmin-very little…
- Vtec electrical problems info post I have the dreaded melted 30 amp fuse holder in the battery harness syndrome. An 03 that has under 20k and live a pampered life... I didn't want to screw around -- and because I wil not trust the bike to some unreliable…
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