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  4. vfrcapn
    Sorry to hear this. RIP Grum and thanks for all the knowledge you provided over the years.
  5. Captain 80s
    Shit. Fuck cancer. :-( He was an amazing source of knowledge and seemed to be a genuinely pleasant and helpful person. I will be lifting one to Grum this evening.
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  7. mello dude
    Very terrible news. Was wondering lately why we hadnt heard from him. He will be missed. RIP Grum..
  8. Captain 80s
    $3700 US While a bit expensive for that bike here, it's not in the ridiculous realm. And that one seems to be pretty nice with a well done paint scheme. So if bikes are expensive there, it's likely priced somewhat reasonably, hopefully with some haggle room. The RC24/26 is a good machine, I own four.
  9. JZH
    The VIN plate says that the bike is a 1998 model and was originally intended for sale into the England, France, European Direct or North Europe regions. Narrowing it down further would require some sleuthing, such as taking the fairing apart and checking the markings on the back of the instrument cluster and the headlight. (But if the clocks are KM-only, you can rule out the England region.) (Of course, if someone has changed any of the parts, all bets are off!) FYI, there were only three VFR800Fi colours in 1998: Italian Red (R-157), Sparkling Silver Metallic (NH-295M) and Mute Black Metallic (NH-359M). Ciao, JZH
  10. Bjorn
    Doesn't seem to be an import. First time registered in Norway: 25.04.1986 Plates have been taken off in September 2024. VIN:RC242004911 Number of Owners: 12 Last owner had it for 7 years, and owner before that had it for 5 years. Bikes are bit expensive in Norway, and this one is advertised for 2.800 GBP.
  11. Thumbs
    Another loss to the community
  12. Thumbs
    Looks tidy, import from Japan? How much is it?
  13. jim v
    Very sad news. Not only are the VFRs getting older, the riders are as well. Life for the living as the Greeks say
  14. Bjorn
    Hello everyone, I got my licence lately and bought a brand ny ADV bike, which has been fun and all. My I've always been a sucker for vintage cars and bikes. One day passed a newer VFR 1200 which got my attention, and ever since I've been looking into these bikes more and more. Now, this bike got advertised not far from my house and I'm considering the bike. '86 model with 89.000km on the clock. Thoughts? Anything specific I need to look for if I will head out for a testdrive?
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  17. FromMaine
    Duly noted! Also noted, was despite being a smaller niche manufacturer of Italian motorcycles, someone in the software dept. made sure that the ambient and coolant temperature could be displayed in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius, which pretty much the rest of the world uses. I worked in Italy and with Italians for many years. I have a lot of respect for what they bring to the table.
  18. VFR78
    So did I!
  19. St. Stephen
    Damn. Thank you for posting VFR78. Like you I only knew him through VFRD, but he was obviously a gentleman, full of knowledge, and always willing to help. I think he would smile to know that I purchased a multimeter because of him.
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  21. VFR78
    I have just learned, via the Australian Ulysses Club Riding On magazine, that we have lost Grum, after a battle with cancer. I only ever knew him through VFRDiscusion, but he seemed to be a real gentleman, ever ready help, wherever possible. A sad time.
  22. St. Stephen
    OK, I love this bike. Almost 400 miles on the odometer. I'm a lifetime B- track day rider. On VFRD rides blasting through the Sierra I have been maybe 40th percentile, trying to catch up to Duc2V4, BrianF, RC1237V et al. And I've never been one to talk about chicken strips. But when I just looked at the edge of the tires...wow, that didn't seem that fast. 😎 And! Amongst all the electronic bells and whistles, the Aprilia has a feature which will warm the heart of anyone who has ever owned a VFR. Revealed in the 2nd photo. Don't worry, when running it toggles between 14.4 and 14.5 volts:
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  24. JDizzle
    Some of these guys are definitely asking a lot for them... Thx for looking out though, we very much appreciate it!
  25. FromMaine
    Well Dr. It seems we have a few things in common...........👍 Although I live less than 1 km from the Atlantic Ocean, we do have mountains also. First photo is from my front yard, there are 2 mountains. The one in the foreground is 300 meters, the one in the backround is 400 meters. Second photo is from the top of the 300 meter mountain taken last week when we had company. To the right is our harbor here in town. Straight ahead between the islands is , well......Portugal. Third photo is my woodshed. It holds apprx. 4 sq meters (1 cord) of oak and maple. Enough to heat the house in the dead of winter for 2-3 weeks if we lose power.
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  31. FromMaine
    As mello dude noted, fan should kick in at 103-104C. At 16C mine will run around 85C. at 25C ish its right around 95C on the highway running 75-80 mph.
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  33. Gaz66
    Up to 2009, 5th & 6th Gen use exact same 2nd master cyl, part numbers are identical. 6th Gen front calipers are no use on a 5th Gen, piped up different & piston sizes & how it's linked is different too. Re: Green check valve in 2nd master cyl. Once master cyls off the bike, pull the piston assembly, remove the bolt off brake pipe union that holds the Green return valve in place, O'ring is all that keeps brake fluid in so don't loose it, ideally replace if you can size match it, note valves orientation (Take pics). To get valve out: Block off the bottom banjo bolt hole, stuff some rag in, blow into piston bore & green valve will just pop out, I wouldn't use an airline, a good blow with mouth is enough (trumpet style) it's not a tight fit, but it is a snug fit, keep a hand over it, if you lose of damage it, you're fucked, you can't buy em & master cyl can't be used without it, you'd never get a fluid seal on the bolt off pipe union, give the insides lots of love, to avoid scratching stuff I use Ice lolly sticks split in half as pokers with paper towel soaked in brake cleaner to get the gunk shifted from the bottom of the piston bore, when all the schmoo is out, I lightly hone the bore with 2000 wet , dry or a grey scotchbrite to ensure a good fluid seal. Green return valve has a filter screen on each side, carefully pry it apart, ball bearing & spring is all that's inside, surgically clean it all, along with the bore it came from, there's a micro hole all the way thru the valve, ensure you see daylight thru it, this is held closed by the ball & spring. If you source a Tourmax repair kit (best available) they come fully assembled, easier to fit to master cyl if you remove the clevis mount from the pushrod. Have fun😊
  34. PaulT68
    I have a SuperSprox fitted to my 95 750,it does fit but really needed some 'D' Washers as the Steel outer is stepped.The Sprocket was described as for the VFR800,i bought it as it was reduced ,but no issues with it since fitted.
  35. VTCAL
    I'm gonna need something for when the grandson starts wanting to ride.....
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  36. Captain 80s
    Well... they have gotten kinda stupid priced lately, haven't they? I will keep my eyes open. Rustoleum Cherry Red is almost a perfect match if you find a decent one that is not broken and not red.
  37. Somatyk
    Cool. Thank you. Coming from a CB125R, I thought my arse melting might be an issue😂
  38. JDizzle
    Well, I'm in Louisville, KY and I sure could use a red front fender in decent shape. Mine is in 2 pieces thx to the PO. We've been trying to look on ebay but if you have any info on where I might find one, I would very much appreciate it! TIA!
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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Close up

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

      My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers

       

    2. MartinkaP's Blog

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      I Am Back !

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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