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  1. MaxSwell

    IMG 1759

    Is that salt flats? Are you working on a land speed record, personal or otherwise? If so, we'd like to hear about it. So, post up to the How High Have You Gone thread. Hope you put your gear on before the run.
  2. I've used Radar's sliders to rest my calves on to extend my leg forward. Another option for leg extension is to lay your chest on the tank and extend one leg backwards, then the other. Works for me.
  3. I bought a Sargent (lightly used) from a VFRD member and I like it. It has a faux carbon look. I do not know what material it is but it is slippery under my Aerostich. Works great with leather.
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    Road Trip Reno 2010

    Outstanding! Picture. Mountain. Machine. Color. Home Run!
  5. I never had a problem with the stock seat. Repeated 500+ days and no sigh of sore-butt. I bought a Sargent from a VFRDer just because everyone liked them. No real difference to my butt.
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    IMG 5797

    Fabulous pic of a fabulous machine. I really like the back wheel. May I ask where it came from and any details you'd like to give to help me decide if I can afford it?
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    VFRdesktop.jpg

    Very nice; I love those pipes.
  8. Hey, HS The road north out of Vernal is one of my favorite places to visit. Never done it on a motorcycle though. A special road in the area is Sheeps Creek Canyon Geological Loop. Ever been on it? Hope to do this area on a VFR before I die. Beautiful blog entry; enjoyed reading.
  9. I am not famous for my memory, but I have a strong recollection of discussing this with my local dealers service tech because my wrists are bent when addressing the levers. I was told that my 5th gen levers are not adjustable in that direction. There is a notch which locates them and is not adjustable. If I am wrong I'd love to hear that! My wrists would love to lower the levers.
  10. MaxSwell

    Road Trip Reno 2010

    Very nice pic. Pearl White's my favorite color. Did you add the blue stripe? Paint or other?
  11. The same thing just happened to me. It really sucks bog water. I'm currently looking for old pics of members bikes I'd downloaded for desktops. There was this one of a RWB 6th gen in front of a mountain cabin in front of Longs Peak in Rocky Mt. N. P. On the bright side my machine was nearly 10 yrs old. So now I'v got a i5, not quite as hopped up as yours; still it's like going from a Sopwith Camel to a F-18. Mine's from Puget Systems. I also will have to do a lot of re-rides. Tough work! (Not)
  12. Hole ey buckets! That's what I call "Get Down!". There is a lot of Believe going on there.
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    DSC 0632

    I that tape on your glass? And are you required to remove mirrors?
  14. I've been down several times, once woke up in the hospital, no recollection of anything from about .25 seconds before the ground apparently attacked me. I was not able to ride the rest of that year (needed to save up to repair her). When I got it rebuilt the next spring, I got back on with no loss of nerve. I cannot say why it seemed to have no effect (other than a large pain in my wallet) on my desire to ride. I suspect a lack of memory helped. A famous formula 1 driver once said "It takes a certain lack of imagination to do this sort of thing". All the advice given in this thread is valid. Take the advice, get your head straight, then try to forget fearful part of the experience. You lived through the experience; focus on that positive! A MSC basic rider course presented the philosophy: "One starts out with an empty bucket of skill and a full bucket of luck. Your goal is to fill up the experience bucket before the luck bucket is empty.' The only way to get the experience bucket full is to get back on the machine. Sending all a wish for a huge bucket of luck.
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    IMG 0289

    That is a beautiful example of the best of our machines. IMHO. Fabulous!
  16. Thanks pal, I'm enjoying the heck out of it. Sweet indeed. May go for a ride this afternoon to lower my wind-chill-list entry. Hope you're well.
  17. Here is another pov. My college prof for power mechanics (1974) felt that engine warmup was faster if gently driven off after a short (30 sec.) idle rather than if allowed to idle up to operating temps. Any comments on this?
  18. That's bloody awful! My hat's off. And btw GOOD LUCK - safe riding!
  19. 2thdr, baileyrock: Thanks for the enlightenment. I was naive about Honda quality. And I could always find a use for the money saved. If our paths cross (Tmac, SumSum) I'd be happy to buy you both a beer (coffee/whiskey/milk whatever) with the $ I'll save next year. I'm not famous for my memory so if I forget (not likely) feel free to remind me.
  20. One) At the risk of repetition, I was taught that viscosity is the resistance to flow. Higher numbers: more resistance to flow. That made it easier for me to understand the basics. Two) What is the logic against using OEM oil filters and Honda motorcycle oil? Seems like a no-brainer. Three) I have a new consideration afterpurchasing Lobsters Y2K. Full sync has been used; he suggested that that means I should continue to use same. Any opinions on that?
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    vfr800-27.jpg

    Nice looking machine. I like the blue! Custom job? I do not recall a stock blue offering.
  22. MaxSwell

    09 VTEC Oreo Edition

    Great looking machine. My favorite color. Is that a taller than stock windscreen? If so, who makes/sells it? Appears to be a perfect long-distance machine. The tall windscreen is better for riding in cold weather IMHO.
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    isoview

    Wow! What an interesting pic. I love the lighting. One question: Is the orange to red color transition a custom paint job or is this a stock red bike with the effect the result of the lighting?
  24. After buying a second 5th gen (Lobsters '00) with PP2CT's I've come to the conclusion that thePP2CTs on the '00 handle significantly better than the RoadSmarts. The PP2CTs practically turn themselves. Much less effort. I am voting for the PP2CTs now instead of the Roadies. I do have some insight into my high mileage numbers. First, I am 5'8" and 145 pounds. I present a lower frontal area being a small person. Weight also is a factor. Second, I have an aftermarket Givi windscreen that is 2" taller than stock. At first I thought it would decrease mileage, but I found the opposite. And, this is a big one, I spend a good portion the time at speed tucked behind the windscreen. When I go from upright sitting position to a tucked position, speed increases by at least 5 mph. I figure this represents a significant reduction in drag. I can cut back the throttle and maintain the same speed; this must result in increased mileage. And my neck muscles are now a big as a TV wrestler's. Seriously, to does require some conditioning in the spring (read: sore neck). Just my 2 cents worth.
  25. That is just beautiful! Wish I had one like that of me and mine. Guess I'll have to arrange some track time.
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