toddvfr

Anybody know a link, and/or where to find directions for mounting the OEM Trunk? 8th gen.

Hi, I'm Todd and in Atlanta. I want to put some saddle bags on my 8th gen...I also need the top case hardware. My bike is a 2014 VFR 800 Deluxe. It is pearl white. Any help is appreciated. Thank you, ToddVFR

PM me; post here; (I live by Abernathy & 400). Let's get this party started & RIDE!

NICE! How's everything healed up man? pm me if you like. Hope all is well Sounds like it is that and then some We never met, but you offered to help me out way back when on VFRD Later K Oh, and do I need to comment on those roads? (I did WPG & RBR this past Sun-led my club the whole way-ok, I cheated, er, a bit, 'cause I had 4 wheels-still quite a blast tho-those Harley guys do get pts for trying to keep up.) Keep 'em shiny side up and best to ya BaileyRock ToddVFR

I LOVE the breath vent's defogging ability on my Shoei X Eleven. Anybody know how that feature compares on the X Twelve?

49K on '02 VTec 31K on '98 5th Gen 40K on '99 VTR SH Longest ride, 8,150 mis from GA thru Eastern Canada & back/54 days Next big trip I have my sights set on AK, might take the 5th Gen tho Hopefully I don't need my RR replaced on the Vtec for the 4th time We'll see tom

I get 10K mis, (+/- 500mis,) out of a rear Road Nothing compares to that so far. I've tried Pirelli Strada's & they feel good but only 6500 mis or so... I tried some Battleaxes, but I did not trust or use them long...my '02 came w/ Dunlop 204s I think, & I liked 'em, (there is also a 220)...I have Pilot Roads on my '02 & no compaints so far, bot not noticably better or worse than original Roads. I am curious to try the Avon 55/56, their latest sport touring tire...also in another thread, Bailyrock & others praised a Michelin, Power I think, far less miles I am sure, but I would like to see how they feel...maybe that's not a good idea, I might like them too much!

I got an X-11 when they 1st came out in '02, I believe...I have worn Shoei helmets since about 1988...this is the best one yet...the best thing to me is the bottom vent which keeps the helmet more fog free than any other helmet...mine is a large and is now a bit loose compared to the excellent fitting medium Arai Profile. The Profile is the best fitting Arai for me & the only Arai that I have owned...it does not vent as well though & changing sheilds is more awkward & sounds like something is breaking when switching sheilds. Hey, anyone try on a Liat neck brace, I would like to try on on & see how comfortable it is..."Liat" I think.

I have put 9500 mis & 10,500 mis on 2 rear pilot roads on my '02 VTec...the Stradas are about done after 6-7k mis, although this 5k mi trp has been many hwy mis...the center is gone but tread is ok on the sides. I would like to try Avon AM 55/56 tires, but will replace my rear w/ the pilot roads tom. I will soon be in Muncton, New Brunswick, Canada to buy the rear tom morn for $250-$300 Canadian, (almost = to US $s) Anyone got a better idea to purchase tires fast over here in Canada? American Tire sells them for $145 or so...they don't take calls effectively as I recall & shipping may cost too much from AZ to where I am if expidited. Anyway, I have the Stradas on all 3 bikes, but they were a good buy & handle well...The Pilot roads have outlasted Dunlop, Bridgestone and now Pirelli.

I wear powerstretch fleece liners under my Helds to 45 or 50 deg, then Icon Patrols w/ some warmer liners for warmer hands. I can't say enough about my Merino wool bits of outdoor clothes...warmer than fleece, less bulky, warm when wet, & not itchy. I find that if I cover all exposed skin w/ scarf or neckgator or some hi neck shirt/sweater I am in good shape. I also will put a hood from a hoody merino or sweat shirt: Or a face mask on & in my helmet to keep warm, works great if room. The most difficult piece of gear to find while crossing USA from ATL to STL, 5k mis, last summer, was waterproof gloves big enough to go over armored gloves...REI or some good outdoor store will have some Gortes or other H2O proof shell w/ a pull out fleece liner. I also have a pair of over boots from Whitehorse catalogue, which go over my Sidis, zip up, velcro & have 1/2 decently strong soles. My jacket & pants are Marmot Precip & are light & compressable as hell. That covers cold & wet gear for me. I can ride in most anything now. Happy year round, sport touring fun y'all!

Just sayin', I wore my casual Giali jean gear w/ CE armor inserts, Helds, Sidis, & Spine protector to go dirt bikin' @ Durham Town, near Athens, GA, w/ my girlfriend as my B'day present from her...needless to say, I got my road gear rather muddy, but it worked!

Helds rock, I have 2 pair of Akiras w/ kangaroo palms. They are durable, safe, softish in places yet armored too, they fit great. I have owned a $400 pair of Dainese & the thumb wore thru one glove afte 2 years, they fit awesome but the Helds are great & 1/2 $. I once bought a mail ordered pair of teknic Violators or some such glove model, in the usual large..they were strech kevlar w/ leather bits where it counted. They were pretty tough & all, but so taught that they hurt so bad I would take 'em off after 20 min or less, boght the Helds & gave 'em away. Never buy a glove you have not tried on first unless you can get a refund...mail order sux. Dainese has a new X-metal glove for $250 or so, they are cool like the Icon titaniums but less metal to scrach stuff up, a little hard on the back of the hand though, I found. I am curious about the Spidi gloves w/ the metal as I recall...$200+ish model...they look cool. Good luck, & loo for barely used stuff for sale if you can try a pair on @ a store 1st or return them if they don't fit, 1/2 the $ & do fine.

I use those thin strech fleece liners alone & w/ ice climbing gloves when nec. I love my merino sox, long underwear, hoodie & Kuhl/Alf full zip as needed. Fleece stuff like a headband, neck gaiter, scarf & a cap, ear muffs over earphones or fleece lined hat w/ ear flaps. I got some awesome new Cloud something pants & new Volkl 5 Stars & tried the Superstars when mine missed the flight for a day. Front entry boots & shaped skis sure beat my 20 year old Rossi 4S & rear entry Salomons hands down. I also like using gaiters. Been skiing for 31 years & I am geared up warmer & better than ever. I am rarely uncomfortably cold any more. Try merino stuff, it rocks.