Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2012 Last Saturday my brother took some pics and a little video. The more I look at the bike, the prettier I think she looks.... Maybe because there is such an ugly old bstrd standing next to her? Drive By.... http://s113.photobuc...nt=c5b8f631.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graves Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I think it is a nice looking bike. Better than the Ducati Multistrada anyhow. Is this one comeing to the States? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2012 Interesting. How's the ride? And the ride report? BTW, you really didn't have to dye your hair to match the bike's color... but it's a good thing the bike wasn't red!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 00Yeller Posted June 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'll admit the beak is questionable on the Multi... But the 150HP, Traction Control, Slipper Clutch, four riding modes and Electronic Ohlins' Suspension more than makes up for the beak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I like the wheels. I'd like to adapt them to a project bike. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestOfBen Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I like the wheels. I'd like to adapt them to a project bike. :-) I thought the same thing... are these wheels the first time the spokes have been mounted in that fashion? I'd like to know more. Never seen that spoke arrangement before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 BMW has done it before. And dont forget it is a shafty, so wheel conversions are most likely too intensive. Leon, a drive-by sort brings to mind SPEED. That was more like a "pedal-by fruiting" Now go get me a photo of that thing in front of De Spikke ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 8, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 8, 2012 Interesting. How's the ride? And the ride report? I may be grey, but your eyes and concentration are already gone amigo..... Ease up on the bevvie.... CLICK HERE........... http://www.vfrdiscus...pic/71597-v12x/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 BMW has done it before. And dont forget it is a shafty, so wheel conversions are most likely too intensive. Too intensive for you maybe... Custom spokes and hub should fix that, if one can't find an existing hub to lace up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Psssst...Dutchy, wipe up the white powder before you take the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fotodadi Posted July 3, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 3, 2012 Psssst...Dutchy, wipe up the white powder before you take the picture. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 That thing looks pretty damn nice to me, like that shot! BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorscheBob Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Cut the beak off and she will look fine ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted July 4, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2012 Test rode one last week....report here. I think it's detuned to ~127bhp, not 150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 5, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 5, 2012 Interesting. How's the ride? And the ride report? http://www.vfrdiscus...pic/71597-v12x/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted July 6, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have to say I've seen much uglier 1200cc Honda V4 motorcycles than that one... Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Did you buy that, or just playing with it ? Anyway, I like it, looks like a nice sitting position as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I like the wheels. I'd like to adapt them to a project bike. :-) I thought the same thing... are these wheels the first time the spokes have been mounted in that fashion? I'd like to know more. Never seen that spoke arrangement before. I know Beemer's done it (slightly different), On this bike the spokes where they enter the wheel/rim are a little diff'(from/bmw) as to allow for tubeless tyres (the edge of the tyre covers the spoke holes(I've seen this wheel in a close up somewhere, and had a better view). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted July 6, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 6, 2012 The Super 10 from Yamaha has a similar spoke technique....same result no tubes. If the V4 does not make it here I may have to consider the Super Tenere. Reports indicate the wheels are holding up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 8, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 8, 2012 Interesting. How's the ride? And the ride report? BTW, you really didn't have to dye your hair to match the bike's color... but it's a good thing the bike wasn't red!! GOOD ONE !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 The Super 10 from Yamaha has a similar spoke technique....same result no tubes. If the V4 does not make it here I may have to consider the Super Tenere. Reports indicate the wheels are holding up. Mine is awesome! I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parchedson Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Great looking bike, man. I've not seen that model in the states, but then again I've not seen another VFR1200F either. I'm a bit envious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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