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    This did not end well.

    in Clothing & Wearables

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    Yikes.  If you find out what brand those pads were can you please let us know so we can avoid them?

     

    I replaced the original elbow and shoulder pads in my textile jacket about four years ago.  They had hardened and started to crack and split apart.  I'm not sure how old they were, but it was probably 10+ years.  I replaced them with Icon D30 LP2 armor, which had great reviews online.  I like that the pads have a vented design, which should keep me a little cooler on hot days.  It took a little work to put them into my jacket's pockets, but they fit just fine.

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    BMW K1600 GT thoughts...

    in OTHER Motorcycle Talk (non vfr)

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    Nice write-up.  Thanks for posting it here!

     

    I've considered buying an older RT or K bike for touring use, but definitely not a 1600.  I only ride alone, and the extra power (and size, weight, and expense) of the 1600 would just be wasted on me.  Not to say it would be a bad choice; it's just overkill for my needs.

     

    FWIW, I'm on my first BMW - an R nineT Pure - after long-term ownership of a 6th gen. VFR.  It's different.  It's been mostly great.  Being a naked boxer twin, some of the maintenance is easier.  But some is harder, too.  Replacing the battery, for example, which I'll be doing soon is a pain.  Also, any BMW dealer service is very expensive.  Still, I don't miss pulling the left fairing off my VFR for a simple oil and filter change.

    G'day

    in Official Welcome Forum

    Posted

    Congrats on your 5th gen. and welcome to the forum from Ohio, USA! 🙂

     

    There is tons of terrific information, maintenance guides, and tips on this forum.  And yes, the search function is your friend!

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    It was too cheap!

    in Sixth Generation VFR's

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    9 hours ago, Lorne said:

    The tire in this embarrassing pic is an original Pilot Power. We'd just arrived at the Port Angeles ferry terminal in Washington State after a morning ride up from Seaside, Oregon. The night before we'd inspected the bikes and checked the chains, oil level, and tire wear. My rear's wear bars were getting pretty thin, but no worries as it was only about 350 km more to get back home. Was a bit of a shock when my pal Tony spied the rear's condition.

     

     

     

    That happened to me with my 6th gen. several years ago during a trip to the Skyline Drive in Virginia.  My rear tire looked fine when I was leaving home.  When got to my hotel in Front Royal, VA, I was alarmed at how thin it looked.  I think the tire wore much faster than usual due to a combination of abrasive road surfaces, a loaded bike, and hot weather.  I looked online for any local motorcycle shops where I might be able to get the rear tire changed the next day, but there was nothing close.

     

    I had planned to ride a little of the Blue Ridge Parkway that trip, but that tire was already getting thin, and when I got to the BRP a warning side said 'Loose stone' (chip seal) for the first 12 miles.  No way I was risking that, so I turned back toward home.  By the time I got home I was showing cords in a couple spots.

    Fuel Additives

    in Maintenance Questions

    Posted

    I used Sea Foam for years in my 6th gen, adding the prescribed amount to a full tank of fuel after most oil changes, which was usually a couple times per year.  I don't know how much good it really did, but I never had any fueling issues during my ownership with the bike.

    Hello VFR lovers!

    in Official Welcome Forum

    Posted

    Welcome to the forum!  I hope you'll share a couple photos of your VFR here. 🙂

     

    I'm actually a former owner, but stayed on the forum because of the great people here.  Plus, you never know, another VFR might appear in my garage someday.

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    New whip

    in OTHER Motorcycle Talk (non vfr)

    Posted

    That's an amazing car.  Congrats!  🙂

     

    In the last week or so, I test drove a couple used Cadillacs - a CT5 Sport and a CT4 Premium Luxury.  Both were with the base 4-cylinder engine.  I liked both, but love the looks of the CT5.

    That sense of exquisite oneness

    in Eighth Generation VFR's

    Posted

    19 hours ago, vfrcapn said:

    Definitely do, usually after a few continuous days of riding. Life intrudes so much now those days are few and far between.

     

    Same here.  By the 2nd or 3rd day of a trip, the bike feels like an extension of my own body.  Sadly, it doesn't usually last upon returning home, but it's very cool with when you feel you're one with the bike.

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