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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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  1. 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride 16 May 2024 15:16 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
  2. 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride 15 May 2024 03:21 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…
  3. 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride 14 May 2024 21:34 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.
  4. 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride 14 May 2024 17:07 Watching the weather.....
  5. 2024 TMAC aka Spring Ride 21 Apr 2024 15:28 Trailering this time. I’m coming solo with my Triumph, and maybe the 03 VFR. Photo is the crowd from T-Mac 2005….
  6. 2022 VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 5/19-5/22 22 Apr 2022 00:39 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…
  7. 2022 VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 5/19-5/22 18 Mar 2022 13:06 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…
  8. 2022 VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 5/19-5/22 18 Mar 2022 03:17 Its been few years since my last attendance. Im gonna try to make it this year!
  9. 2020 Spring Memorial Ride May 14-17 (ON HOLD!) 16 Jan 2020 00:42 I’ve missed these get togethers. I’ll be there this year.
  10. Official 13Th Annual Texasmac Event Thread 2016 1 Apr 2016 01:43 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!
  11. Official 13Th Annual Texasmac Event Thread 2016 1 Apr 2016 00:44 Signed up!
  12. Fall Meet - Bristol, VA - Sept 26-30 30 Jun 2012 14:39 The box kick. Still a group ride classic. I'm in, work permitting AL
  13. RIP Ponrod 22 Apr 2012 03:54 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
  14. Official texasmac 2012 event thread may 17th 20th 29 Mar 2012 01:36 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
  15. 2012 VFRD SumSum x2 - August 14 – 17th 26 Nov 2011 02:13 I'm in. I had a blast at Summer Summit 1....and I need another epic ride. AL
  16. What did you own before your 6th Gen? 6 Jun 2011 01:16 1980 BMW R65 I bought new in '80. Still have it--120k miles on the odometer.
  17. Letter from the Franklin motel TMAC 26 May 2011 17:58 Class act all the way 'round! :fing02:
  18. How many of you stopped at the cross site? 26 May 2011 02:57 Stopped on Wednesday to pay my respects and to reflect on what a great community this is.
  19. Controlled Slide? 7 May 2011 01:33 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.
  20. Difference between VFR v cross runner ? 20 Mar 2011 21:13 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…
  21. Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd 15 Mar 2011 22:32 Finally got off my butt to register and reserve a room---Chev is right, not many rooms left. See you there! AL
  22. Header install advice 30 Sep 2010 02:09 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…
  23. Best place to buy Staintunes 5 Mar 2010 02:07 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…
  24. Dunlop Roadsmarts:5000 Mile Wear Report 23 Jan 2010 23:56 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.…
  25. a vtec thread... 2 Jan 2010 13:52 I love my VTEC. :pissed: Thank you, I feel better now.
  26. Spare Key? 5 Mar 2009 03:44 The honda dealer sent me to a locksmith who had the key blanks.
  27. Thinking Of Getting Out Of Motorcycling 1 Mar 2009 01:49 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,…
  28. Rode A New 6th Gen Yesterday 19 Jan 2009 17:16 OK, Here it is Kevin------> I Love My Non-Surging, Smooth VTEC Transitioning, Non-Flammable, RR Eating....VTEC!!! Thanks, I needed that Erich
  29. Any 6th Genners With An Autocom/starcom? 9 Dec 2008 03:32 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…
  30. Emergency Info Tags - I.c.e. Tags 6 Dec 2008 20:38 [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…
  31. Vtec Valve Service Report 15 Aug 2008 21:12 [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…
  32. Vtec Valve Service Report 15 Aug 2008 20:58 [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…
  33. Honda Vfr Child Seat 30 Jul 2008 23:27 The kid will have this strange urge to want a sidecar when he grows up..... :ph34r:
  34. Safety Recall 1 Apr 2008 01:41 THANKS!!
  35. 6th Gen Monitor Wire Fix. 1 Apr 2008 01:40 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…
  36. 6th Gen Monitor Wire Fix. 31 Mar 2008 12:25 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…
  37. 6th Gen Monitor Wire Fix. 30 Mar 2008 19:17 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…
  38. Safety Recall 30 Mar 2008 01:47 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…
  39. Safety Recall 20 Dec 2007 05:06 Does anybody have the honda part numbers for the replacement harnesses?
  40. Vtec electrical problems info post 18 Apr 2006 03:05 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…
  41. Vtec electrical problems info post 17 Apr 2006 23:13 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…
  42. Vtec electrical problems info post 16 Feb 2006 01:08 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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