St. Stephen
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From the album: Bikes
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Haha, that's great! Or, maybe three RVT's? Who needs an F4 anyway? -
From the album: Bikes
Siberia, before race 1. What a beautiful track. -
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I'ver read that water buffalos mate for life. -
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I see one or two F4's a year, but never three together. -
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Nicky had a rough weekend. -
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CB400 Super Four! Who knew? -
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I was a lucky Phillip Island WSBK fan this weekend, so I'm posting a few pics of bikes I don't usually see in the U.S. Here's a familiar one with the local flag. -
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
St. Stephen replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
The original final gearing is, I believe, 16 tooth front/40 tooth rear which as Timmy noted allows supersonic speeds in 6th. I switched to a 15/41 sprocket combo, ~10% difference, and although it's still high the improvement is dramatic and will probably double your clutch plate life. In addition to what has been posted here, below is advice from luvtoleanit when I got my RC51 last summer. And I have included a photo just because I can't help it. When you can, the minimal list: 15/41 gearing Kyle Racing Clip Ons (raises them up an inch and out an inch) New Seat Ohlins Rear Kyle Racing dogbone Kyle racing modified front forks Slip-ons and a tune Remove soft limiter and flapper -
From the album: norcal
The shortest day of the year, at least in my hemisphere, and it did go by quickly. -
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
St. Stephen replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
+1 on the 190/55. Timmy I'm curious what you prefer for the RC, for twisty dry public roads and the occasional track day. Mine currently has a mis-matched set of Pirelli's from the previous owner and I'll have to decide soon. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
St. Stephen replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Great choice Dutchy, a 2003 SP-2! Perhaps you should start a new thread detailing all your improvements (so I may copy them). Glad you didn't wait too long to give the VF500 a companion. When I was about to purchase my first Honda V4, I was moments away from laying money down on a sweet leftover 1985 VF500. But I just couldn't love the bright red seat. So I ended up with the VF700, had it 16 years before trading it in for the first 6th gen. But I always wonder what if... -
From the album: norcal
When I parked there was a Versys, a Thruxton and a Tuono next to me. Nick's Cove. -
Six days later, I had to check! I may be addicted to that stretch of road... -
Thanks Miguel! Tourist traffic on the PCH is way down this time of year, lots of open road.
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From the album: norcal
Goat Rock, just south of Jenner and the Russian River.- 7 comments
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96 and the Klamath River. One of my favorite norcal roads. And it goes on forever. -
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My tariff-busting 1985 VF700 bought new in 1986. Thanks HD. -
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I may not be really fast, but I feel really cool because the case says HRC. And it's magnesium. -
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It turns out that removing the plastic on the RC is about 10 times easier than the 7th gen. -
Next time! -
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Actually SoCal, ACH. Was hoping to meet up with Duc2V4, but his spouse was home and mine wasn't. 10 miles of fog out of Glendale, and then just great riding.
