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Regarding riding in hot weather, I always wear an Aerostich Transit Suit, full Goretex-lined, and describe it as "Wearing a sauna while sitting on an oven." Lately I'm finding I like living so close to the Artic Circle.
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A beautiful machine in a great setting. I love RA. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Yes. From behind it looks like the north end of a south-bound cow. -
That is one fine looking machine. So sleek and aerodynamic. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
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Mileage Let's Rock'em 'til the wheels fall off...
MaxSwell replied to RC79NC001's topic in Eighth Generation VFR's
Bought in 2014 with 10,700 miles on her. Empty trailered to Virgina, bought from a pole barn, hauled to T-Mac where we found a rodent nest in the air box. (A pic was taken but I cannot find it). Too many upgrades to list but simply love this machine.
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
I love the look of new shoes in the morning. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
What happened to your Real Helmet? The one that saves one's jaws when one hits the road after hitting a deer.
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Check out this guy for that rock solid in the turns experience: http://daughertymotorsports.com/ He upgraded my forks and installed a rebuilt high-quality rear shock for about $1,000. Transformed the experience! Steering now is nearly telepathic. He set it up for my weight and riding style. Set the sag, rebound, etc. Being retired with lots of time on my hands hauled my fifth gen to him Indianana, but I believe you can send him your parts or he'll send you the things to DIY. -
Aaaah, just the kind of sign we love to see. Great looking machine. -
Welcome to the asylum hoodoshnik. Great looking machine. You obviously have great taste in mc's.
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Petarm, welcome to the asylum. We'd love to see a picture of your machine to prove you are not a figment of our imagination. May I suggest you check your steering head bearings. Every one of my five fifth gens needed them, some with as little as 25,000 miles on the odo. Replace with tapered roller bearings. To check them, with the bike on the centerstand and the front end off the ground (I put a foundation brick on my pillion) slowly move the forks from lock to lock. If you detect a detent in the center, the bearing are shot. Good luck with your R&R and ride safe.
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I think there is a short metal backing piece under the chain guard, nearly impossible to see or reach into which the screw goes. I'll have to go out and have another look but I remember having a heck of a time getting that attached in the past. I'll update later.
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Beautiful. It's a whiteout. Or, rather, a black- and whiteout. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Oh my! Aching head! Also gives new meaning to headshop. -
What did you say? Speak up please. I CAN'T HEAR YOU. Wise move.
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MaxSwell commented on 8200rpm's gallery image in Member's Gallery
Ooooh! So Shiny! Beautiful. And with a high-mount! -
Thank you Billv45. I'm reaching for my wallet as I type. This would be a perfect self-gift with my COVID money. edit: I ordered my own yesterday. I can't wait to get my butt up off the garage floor. Thank you Billv45 for the inspiration.
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Thank you Billv45. I'm reaching for my wallet as I type. This would be a perfect self-gift with my COVID money.
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Oh man! Those pesky Carter Vents. and It's Always Somthing. -
Holy Socks! I need one of those. Could you elaborate on how the machine attaches to the lift? Working on my machines on the garage floor is a real pain in the rear, and everywhere else, for my 71 yr. old body. BTW: That is quite the fine looking machine and in the fastest color. You obviously have great taste in mc's.
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Congratulations Dutchy! She's looking quite fabulous for an elderly lady. Good work. -
Very Sharp! the red really shows off the spokes. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
MaxSwell replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
That is a fabulous looking quiver of mc's you've got there Dutchy. -
Fabulous picture. Oh! The colors!
