Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 13, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2015 And it must be contagious....... Thank you Keny!!! Went to look at 2 today, 1st one was grotty beyond belief so I didnot even make an offer The other one was the other side of NL so all in all a 300 mile day today. 44k km's/27.5K miles From the year I started working, 1986 Came with a set of new Bridgestone's, purrs like a small lion.... The OEM indicators are gone unfortunately.... 😞 Early rise tomorow for a 7AM start of a mc tour with some friends; they will be surprised no doubt! Early start to avoid the mass of HD and HD clones clogging up the dikes so no iron butt off the cuff but a good spin nevertheless. 7 Quote
Member Contributer V-FORE Posted June 13, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2015 Congrats, looks like fun!! Quote
Roebling3 Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Great looks. Best of luck with the Honda. Don't you have an '87 LM 1000? Now there's a contrast in riding experiences! I, until recently had a 5 Gen. and still have the LM 1000, + 4 other Guzzi's. Good fortune, R3~ Quote
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted June 13, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 13, 2015 Welcome to the MBD group! It can sometimes be a burden but for the most part you can live a happy life! Congrats Dutchy! Quote
SEBSPEED Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Congrats. Mine took less than half that time, in the very advanced stages now, but in rehab... Quote
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 14, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2015 Oh yes you did! Nice find Dutchy, enjoy. Quote
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted June 14, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2015 Very Nice! Congrats Dutchy... I've always had a soft spot for the 500's Quote
keny Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Congratulations! hopefully as sweet as mine. Edited June 14, 2015 by keny Quote
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted June 14, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2015 Congrats Dutchy, you will love that bike. I put on more miles on my little 500 than any other bike I have owned. That was years ago but I wish Honda would bring out that bike again. They would sell millions. Quote
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 14, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 14, 2015 Congratulations Dutchy. One comment: No NACAs! What's become of you? Quote
keny Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 And it must be contagious....... Thank you Keny!!! Your welcome May 1st Deja vu June 14th Quote
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 15, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 15, 2015 Congrats. Ride report tomorrow?? With pics and all? Quote
Member Contributer Kel Posted June 15, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 15, 2015 Looks beautiful. Lucky you. Quote
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted June 16, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 16, 2015 Odd... mine kicked in around 46 yrs... I am jealous... that looks like a real nice 500! I'm keeping my eye out for one also... Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 17, 2015 Author Member Contributer Posted June 17, 2015 Redlining to 11,500RPM...................... luvverly!!! clickerdiclick http://vid113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/Dutchy_748/vf500_zpsfdfzgead.mp4 Quote
superfunkomatic Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 That's a great bike. Looks really well taken care of. One day I'll get mine out from the cover and get'er going. Quote
Member Contributer RollinAgain Posted June 17, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 17, 2015 Not one damn Windmill in the video....what a waste of time. 3 1 Quote
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 17, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 17, 2015 Nice video Dutchy. Does she really purr that low? Must be an effect of the mike, the sound amplified the low frequencies. Se must purr a but higher in the frequencies. So, how does it feel compared to our 4th gen? Does it make you appreciate the 4gen more or not?? Nice scenery too. C Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 18, 2015 Author Member Contributer Posted June 18, 2015 SCORE!!!!! (the OEM one has a crack..) Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 18, 2015 Author Member Contributer Posted June 18, 2015 Nice video Dutchy. Does she really purr that low? Must be an effect of the mike, the sound amplified the low frequencies. Se must purr a but higher in the frequencies. So, how does it feel compared to our 4th gen? Does it make you appreciate the 4gen more or not?? Nice scenery too. C The purring is the V2 engine in the Honda Transalp that is doing the filming It boldly goes where no VF500 will ever go.. http://vid113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/Dutchy_748/alpie_zpsd3z5ueyk.mp4 This mind you NOT on dirt trackt nobly tires.... The VF500 is far more nimble, as expected. It weighs less and with a 120 rear (110 is even standard)..... The fun is that you can really revs the thing without reached sily speeds as fast as you do on the VFR750.... Boy was the underside clarty... After some elbow grease..... 2 Quote
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 18, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 18, 2015 Nice video Dutchy. Does she really purr that low? Must be an effect of the mike, the sound amplified the low frequencies. Se must purr a but higher in the frequencies. So, how does it feel compared to our 4th gen? Does it make you appreciate the 4gen more or not?? Nice scenery too. C The purring is the V2 engine in the Honda Transalp that is doing the filming It boldly goes where no VF500 will ever go.. http://vid113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/Dutchy_748/alpie_zpsd3z5ueyk.mp4 This mind you NOT on dirt trackt nobly tires.... The VF500 is far more nimble, as expected. It weighs less and with a 120 ear (110 is even standard)..... The fun is that you can really revs the thing without reached sily speeds as fast as you do on the VFR750.... Boy was the underside clatty... before.jpg After some elbow grease..... IMAG1861.jpg Cleans up well, just like you (although not necessarily your mouth!) Quote
timmythecop Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Gefeli, Leon! I know what a hassle owning multiple vehicles is over there, so you must really like it. You made a great choice. Echt, echt mooi. Quote
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 19, 2015 Member Contributer Posted June 19, 2015 Now you've got his and hers... Quote
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