Sparkie

Looks like this is it for here.  I wish nothing but the best for y'all.  See ya on the other site.

With vfrd closing, where are we supposed to turn to when we need cheap airfare to Malaysia or quatar?

Thanks for keeping it up so long.  Take care!

Is the fall ride still happening?  If so, I'd like to suggest that everyone who can make it, please go.  It would be awesome to have a big group for the last vfrd meetup.

New Garmin

3 hours ago, VFR4Me said:

I tipped it over in the garage today while driving onto the dolly... rear tire must have not been lined up good enuf and I caught the edge and over we went.   Threw a leg out,  but that pig had other ideas...

 

In related news,  looking for 8th gen left side body work in red

Don't feel too bad.  It happens to everyone sooner or later.  I did it in August while backing out of the garage.

This pic is from yesterday.  Today I took the givi windscreen off, and put the stock one back on.

edit:  I put the givi back on after a few rides.

ironbutt_1002_62-66_Hot.pdf

22 minutes ago, VFR4Me said:

I rode it to/ from work in 100° weather... wish I would have worn my mesh pants today instead of my non vented pants over my jeans...ugh

If it's over 95°f, the airflow thru the mesh will make you hotter than if you are sealed up.  You'll dehydrate faster also.  It's better to seal up, or use vents to give a little airflow.

12 hours ago, Voided76 said:

Ohio?

1 hour ago, BusyLittleShop said:

Thanks Sparkie... I saved your photos for my next BITOG oil viscosity debate...

Bought new in April 2017.

1 hour ago, BusyLittleShop said:

Anyone one else meeting their mileage expectations running a 30 grade???

 

I'm using 10-30.  I get 45+ mpg regularly. 

What did I do to my VFR today?

I paid it off!!! 🙂

I hit 20,000 miles.  Bought brand new in April 2017.

15 hours ago, Grum said:

Hi Sparkie.

I have the same exhaust and love it, however the main colour of mine is matt black. From your photos yours looks more like a gray or is that a polished metal effect?

I've run the bike for a long time with both noise restrictors removed, however I've gone to having only the upper one installed, find the sound level is just right for me, both restrictors in seems too quite for my liking. Experiment with them and see what sound level suits you.

Enjoy the IXIL, it's a nice addition to the 8gen.

Cheers.

I bought the stainless version.  It was $300.  I think the black version looks better, but it's an extra $50.  I just wanted to mention that ixil has discontinued production and is out of stock of both for our 8th gen vfrs. So if you want one, you will have to find one someone else has in their inventory.  It looks like several companies have them in stock, but they are asking close to $500.  I hope nobody buys one close to that price.

My ixil exhaust came in the mail today.