Tiutis

Is that Waheed doing a test ride?

Is anyone interested in my VFR, posted locally and no serious interest so far. Are people more into watching YT these days vs getting out there into riding or did the stimulus checks run out? Weird. Sold!! Bitter-sweet indeed! I might be back one day:)

Yea My memories of that road from 2016 are extremely positive. I don’t remember seeing lots tar snakes or traffic maybe cause I was busy doing triple digits 🙂 My picture is from Chief Joseph

We're in the middle of the electric vehicle revolution. It's a little painful, especially for those who don't like change, which is most of us. Charging infrastructure is evolving, battery tech is getting better every year. Currently we're nowhere near for the e-bikes to compete with the gas bikes in terms of range and touring capabilities, but it will get there. I am going to say not to worry about the motorcycling future-everything is going to be ok. Your precious V4s are going to be obsolete with any other gas-powered engine. Some are going to cry big tears about it, and I get it. Know that the future kids are going to look at our "modern" bikes some day and think the same way we currently thinking of the horse and a buggy (I'm sure people back then appreciated the smell of the horse shit). All I can say is embrace the future. I don't think electric vehicles are going to solve our environmental issues but I am very positive they will become better tools than gas-powered ones.

I too have Shinzo Verge. They were less than $200 for a pair before installation. Lasted nearly 5k, still has some life left. Gripped well on the dry pavement. I do not ride much in the rain. I can’t say anything bad about these tires.

A good old KLR. The mule of motorcycling world. Enjoy!

Since you plan to ride a lot, and you do two-up riding, you have to figure out what type of riding you will do and which bike is the most comfortable doing it. The beemer is the versatile machine of the bunch and it makes sense why you're leaning towards it. The VFR and the Valkyrie are definitely two special machines; you will regret selling them.

ha ha, good one! Don't wait till you're old because it will not be easy to find or you may not want to handle a big heavy bike. I was seriously considering a nice low mileage 5th gen vfr before picking up this bike. I know that I would have loved another vfr but it made more sense to try something new. And man, I'm glad I did. It's a special bike with another cult-like following fan group. Cheers!

Here is what this sounds like with aftermarket pipes:

Even though I’m not into cruisers, the Valkyrie has a special presence to it. And when you ride it, the sound and pretty light handling really is what makes me love it. The only other bike that sounds better IMO, is the CBX1100 but that’s an ultra rare bike.

Good job!

Nope.

I got myself another bike. To an unexperienced eye, it looks like a Harley. To a Porche fan, it’s sounds kinda familiar, and to a VFR fan it may look like an old man’s bike. What do you think I got?

I wonder if the study compared to miles travelled per year on average for US vs other countries? Nonetheless, other contributing factor is that intersections are highly prone to accidents, and in Europe, they have mastered roundabouts. In addition, our vehicles are on probably twice the size and weight which probably contributes to increase in deaths especially for motorist vs bikers. Then, you have lane splitting pretty much legal in most European countries..

I think 8th gen sounds good until you compare to 6th gen, followed by 5/4th gens. For now, Akrapovic with a silencer is the best sounding for me. It produces a little more pronounced low rpm rumble without being too noisy. I miss the sound of 6th gen, not going to lie though.

A flashlight can help pointing it at the Rez from a side.

Thanks, Grum.

My deluxe friends, can you check if my heated grips are operating ok. So when, you turn on the bike and press the heated grips button (regardless of the heat setting) how many times does the grip indicator flash? For me, it flashes 3 times and then it stays on. Is it normal? I am changing my heated grips (warning, major PITA), and I changed my left handle so I now want to make sure my grips are flashing like everyone else's. Thanks!

I have my akrapovic exhaust for sale if anyone is interested: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264930349743

I think people take youtubers too seriously. Their opinion is as good as mine. It’s just somebody’s opinion so that we can shoot some shit. I did not watch it but I see that Honda 700nx or whatever is on it. Is dorky? Maybe but who cares if your goal is to have a practical road based bike? Most people who buy it have no desire or interest n the “bike nights” crowds who gather up trying to impress somebody or take picture of girls in the bikinis on it. By clicking on the video you support more stupid videos and bloggers who need click and bait you into their stupid YouTube channel.

An Akrapovic exhaust for sale for your 8th gen! 3.5lbs with removable silencer. Fits with OEM saddle bags. $350 with shipping in lower US. Honda even recommends it for 8th gen. It’s probably one of the best performing exhausts for our bikes. Wicked sound!! https://www.akrapovic.com/en/moto/product/15112/Honda/VFR-800F/2014/Slip-On-Line-Titanium?brandId=30&modelId=137&yearId=3445

+1 for white on white. Better yet, white on RWB!

For this route, I’d suggest wine bottle opener as a must 🙂

Congrats! 100K is definitely celebration worthy! Way to go; it must have been hard to keep maintaining and sticking with your “old” machine throughout the years while seeing other new bikes on the market. Congrats for sticking to one bike and keeping up the love for the bike and motorcycling.

I think it’s fine to go if you follow the same preventative measures. Eating out may be not the same experience as pre-Covid but if you camp and bring your own food or do some take outs you might not miss on anything. Everyone’s risk tolerance is different, but I am glad I went.