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  2. bmart
    Shapes is a hard one, as manufacturers and users don't always agree. Try them on. Any brand name will be adequate. What's important to you? For me, fit, venting, lack of fogging. Cheaper shields isn't bad either, as I don't adhere to the made up 5 year rule.
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  4. mello dude
    The more info I get, the more confused I get... bleah... 😛
  5. Hampy
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  6. Captain 80s
    Arai actually has three shapes in their line up, depending on model. Round-oval (Quantum, and it's derivatives), intermediate-oval (Renegade family?), long-oval (Signet).
  7. VrJoL
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  8. timmoer
    My Arai was a bit tight and noticeably more relaxed now that it broke in. It's also one of the most comfy helmets there is after trying AGV and Shoei IMO. I'd highly recommend it for people with a rounder head
  9. rc24dk
    Fit from new also depends on how well your head matches the helmet shape. The best fitting helmet I have had was a Schuberth S1. The never Schuberth models are for more "spheric" heads. A Shoei I had needed some manipulation to fit.
  10. Fuzzman
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  11. Captain 80s
    Out of Winterization, installed a battery, primed the fuel system and checked the tire pressures... and rode the 95 for it's Spring opener. Nice rip in the Snohomish Valley after work and stopped for a beverage and some sweet potato fries at one of my favorites places, Duvall Grill and Tap Room. EDIT: WRONG FORUM!!! Sorry. I'm still leaving this here.
  12. Captain 80s
    If you like carb V4s, you picked one of the best. The styling can be polarizing (not to me), but as far as how it runs, feels and sounds... hard to beat. Just rode mine (95) last night for a rip in the valley before a week+ of rain comes and I just absolutely love this bike. It does deserve a second chance. Keep your eyes open for pieces that are not toast and reasonably priced and start practicing repairs. You can perhaps start to build a replacement set for paint and then swap over. Start another thread so we can follow your progress if you want. Maybe some pics to see what you are dealing with. Almost anything can be repaired. Good luck and Cheers!
  13. vfrcapn
    I think there's some pandemic pricing still lingering. I bought a RC51 pre-pandemic for $5K and sold it for $9K during the pandemic. RC's are still going strong but I'm seeing many starting to pop up in that $5K range again, the market is softening. Same with VFR's. Hope you get you're ask, glwts.
  14. laminarflow
    I just bought the AGV K6S this spring in L. I have a bit of a round head shape, and despite really wanting the Shoei RF-1400 to work, I tried one on in the store and it just wasn't going to be possible - the top was too narrow and pressed in the sides of my head. The AGV was a little bit rounder and fit like a glove! My cheek pads were comfortable but snug when new and are loosening up over time as I wear the helmet more. It's now been about a month of nearly daily wear, and I don't notice them anymore. Is it possible to put different size cheek pads in? On the AGV website it has sizes but doesn't indicate whether changing the pad size is possible.
  15. bmart
    I was Shoei for decades, but with the huge price increases, I moved to HJC a few years ago. HJC was at the time <1/2 the price. Quality is good/adequate. They are much lighter than my Shoeis were. Venting is good. The only negative I've seen is with the shield, which is not as crystal clear and which does not like to stay open a tiny amount for air flow. I liked my HJC enough to buy another for track duty and a third for dual sport use.
  16. TimC
    I agree with everyone above - your new helmet will break in over some time and miles as the pads compress to your exact head size and shape. It will a little uncomfortable at first, but the new lid and you will get used to each other. I've found this to be true with my last couple new helmets. Worst case, you can buy and swap in a thinner pad set. That being said, every time I try on an AGV it seems a little smaller than the same size helmet from other brands. So your new helmet might be just a bit smaller than your most recent one you've been wearing for a while.
  17. VFRXX
    That's a $4500 US or less VFR. No question. Once again Im convinced that I'm in the ballpark with my price. I wasn't going to share this story, but what the hell . When I purchased this bike the seller wanted $5000. And based on his description of it, I was prepared to pay him exactly that. "Mint condition. Ready to ride" he said. I drove 3 hours with 5k cash in my pocket only to find a motorcycle that wasn't exactly how the seller described. I wasn't happy. Original tires, original fluids, leaking fork seals, rusted chain, ten years of grime and corrosion, almost dead battery. I could go on. Although it had its shortcomings, it had potential. It was all there. Every OEM piece still intact. I was still interested, but no way 5k. I made him an offer and tried to explain that it's going to cost me well over $1000 closer to $2000 just to get it in road worthy condition. He balked. I thanked him for his time left my phone number in case anything changed and split I drove for 1 hour exactly and he called me back. You guys know the rest. I guess the point I'm trying to make is that "mint" is a very relative term. Sure, I could have put new tires on it, cleaned it up, and nothing else. That would be a $4000 VFR. That's definitely not what I did.
  18. RC79AGB
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  19. Duc2V4
    Typically I'm a Shoei wearer (Currently a GT-Air2) but over the past few years I ventured out to other makes. Schuberth was my first step into both another make but also into a modular helmet. I bought the C3, then the C3 Pro, I skipped the C4 and C5 and went with the AGV Tour Modular. In between that, I also bought the Schuberth SR1, and found a screaming deal on the SR2, so I bought that model too. These two were my track day helmets and the SR1 proved to be a great helmet but ultimately sacrificed itself for me in a high speed crash at the track. I actually came out pretty unscathed, other than a dislocated pinky and torn up gear, I came away walking upright and no limping. Along this time frame, I saw and fell in love with an AGV K5S and bought it on the spot. I know, I know, get to the point D! Other than the first C3, which had a little "hot spot" in the forehead area, which broke in after a few weeks of riding in it almost daily, all of the helmets had a very snug fit. They still do, but they're slowly getting more "wiggle" room but not enough to feel unsafe. My daily helmet is the AGV Tour Modular and the street/sport helmet is the K5S, and off and on I'll go back to the Shoei. But if I'm being honest, I really prefer the AGV helmets over the Shoei now. For some of the same reasons mentioned above, light weight and great field of view. If/when a helmet feels a but too tight, I'll wear it around the house for a while and see if I start to feel fatigued or if I stop noticing the feeling. One of my Shoei helmets, which I bought online, was like that. I was at that time, was in between sizes, so I went with the smaller size but immediately new I went in the wrong direction. I wore the helmet in the house for about 15 minutes and new by that time, it was the incorrect size. Returned it and got the next size up. Still snug but not overly tight. Anyway, I hope this was helpful.
  20. St. Stephen
    Here's my review from last year, hope it is helpful:
  21. bmart
    You're shooting blanks...
  22. mello dude
    While in the Cycle Gear store, I tried on several of the major brands and then when I tried on the AGV, I was blown away at its obvious lightness campared to the others and wide field of view on it. That was the push for me to say, yeah, that's the one I gotta get.
  23. St. Stephen
    Yes. I always expect a new helmet to be tight. It will adjust to your head and cheekbones, and you will adjust to how it feels. Far better than a lid that starts too loose. In the worst case you can change pads. And...I bought an AGV K6 S last year, and posted a review here on VFRD. I'll try to find it for you but the short answer is I love it so far. Light weight, field of vision and build quality.
  24. mello dude
    Helmet questions.... I had been hot on the new AGV K6 S, because it is very light at 2.8 pounds and has a very wide vison envelop to see anywhere I want. Also, the material are on the premium side as a plus. I only get a helmet every 6 years or so, so I didnt mind the price tag roughly at $550..... I had tryed an XL in the store, liked it, but found it almost snug but not a solid fit. So I normally wear a large and looked and looked and looked to find one to try on before putting $ down on one. That ended up to be a no go, and the only possible way to get one was online through Dianese (how do you say that?) out in California. Bit the bullet, when against my better judgement and ordered. Got thing today...... The pads are definately on the tight side, I wondering if this is gonna work? My questions is..... When you get a new helmet, do you expect it to be a bit tight and will get better with a break in? And mbe in time... expected hours to a good break-in period? -- I dont want to return the thing, but I will if needed..... --- I do like it... Thank all
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  27. styran
    Check both 30A main fuses one connected to starter solenoid and the other near battery. Then check grounds. Check battery-to-frame ground (under gas tank hinge) and frame-to-harness ground as well
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  29. CrackGarage
    Yeah eventually I am going to buy all of the plastic for mine or try to repair the ones that are still savable. I was just wondering if there are cheaper alternatives. I like the stock look but at this very moment to put it back on the road I'll probably just throw on the damaged fairings so I can ride it until I can afford to put new plastic on. My brother knows how to paint and offered to help me once I have all of the parts.. I have owned my Honda Magna for 7-8 months and really like the V4 in that bike so I went out and bought this one. It might take some time and money but I think this bike deserves a second chance. Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate it.
  30. Sweeper
    Very few bikes look cool without some cash and talent. More cash requires less talent while more talent requires less cash. Seb's naked bikes look like MONEY but we know how they got there.
  31. Sweeper

    until

    I'll be on my Tiger660 as will several others. There are no planned rides as usual. The Dragon is getting paved so I doubt anybody goes up there. I know most of the folks who attend and can most likely point you towards any whatever kind of ride you want. The plans mostly come together in the parking lot the night before the ride. There will be a couple of 400's in attendance but they will be Kawasaki's.
  32. bmart

    until

    Any special plans to see any sights or ride specific roads? Just the usual 28, Wayah, 129, 143/165, 68, 30/315? What are folks bringing for non-VFRs? I'm trying to decide if I want the little 400 or just both VFRs.
  33. sombreroboat
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  34. Rippin209
    Thanks for the info, I just placed my order 😁
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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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