Things I'm grateful to vfrworld for

ewryly · 11-04-2009, 02:45 PM

I changed my front brake pads the other day. I did my rear ones about a month ago. The rear were pretty worn, but the front were not too bad, though I changed them just the same in part for the practice. But this reminded me that the encouragement and information I needed to do this came from vfrworld. So here are a few things I am grateful for that are a direct result of vfrworld:

1.I ride atgatt. I use to ride a cruiser, and I dressed the part, except I wore a full-face helmet. Now I wear all the gear all the time.

2.I ride better. I use my body in my turns, hang off the bike when I should, keep my elbows bent (most of the time), keep my head up, and am much smoother on the throttle, yet I still ride within myself and get way more miles out of my tires than I care to say. I have plenty of room for improvement, but I have also made great progress by following some excellent advice I've found here.

3.I changed my brakes pads and installed my helibars from information I found on vfrworld.. My next goal is to do the chain and cogs, then the coolant and all the hydraulic fluids, and when the time comes do the clutch. I have always taken care of my bicycles, built them from scratch, built the wheels, etc., but working on the vfr is a whole new game and very satisfying. I really appreciate the generous sharing of information on this site.

4.I appreiate the entertaining stories. I'm a night owl, so it is great living on the east coast and getting all the west coast stories late into the night. There is nothing better than a funny rendition of a botched adventure with a happy ending to make you want to undertake one of your own. And the sun never sets on vfrworld.

5.I feel like the Dali Lama whenever I read some of the rants on vfrworld. I'm not the calmest guy on the face of the planet, but when I read some of these rants, I have visions of sainthood.

Anyone else?

Scubalong · 11-04-2009, 02:47 PM

Glad we can help, Need more info. you know where to go :)
Ride safe.

drewl · 11-04-2009, 02:50 PM

I am here to help.
I am a helper.
It is what I do.

02 VFR Rider · 11-04-2009, 02:50 PM

dont mean to highjack but we are riding sunday 11/8 and meeting at the basket ball hall of fame at 9am if you want in.

ewryly · 11-04-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02 VFR Rider

dont mean to highjack but we are riding sunday 11/8 and meeting at the basket ball hall of fame at 9am if you want in.

Sounds good. Where are you planning on riding?

02 VFR Rider · 11-04-2009, 02:57 PM

not really sure yet probley towards adams mass
9am - 3-4pm range
If you want to join us just be at the hall of fame at 9am

Cundalini · 11-04-2009, 04:13 PM

Im just a jackass that makes everyone else feel better about themselves :)

<-- dhali lamer.

Very nice post my friend.

( adding to friends list )

MrDen · 11-04-2009, 05:42 PM

Excellent post brother, and exactly the way I feel about this site.

crustyrider · 11-04-2009, 05:51 PM

lets see ....what do I like about VFRW? I think its the goal that everyone has here..... the goal of world peace... peace and tranquility through motorcycles...one in particular the VFR..... the VFR is an amazing tool for therapy.. the V4 grumble that puts you into a hypotic state while riding says " fuck the rest of the world your with me and I'm one with the road". Now don't get me wrong...there are twits, dicks, assholes, butt munchers, and a few know it alls out here... but then again....who cares we are all bound together by one thing this bike....... "One Bike one World..."

or there is the other thought....This is a crazy house and I like eeveryone thats on here cause we all all just as nuts as the other guy.

oh yeah all the technical mumbo jumbo stuff is pretty cool too.

steven113 · 11-04-2009, 06:11 PM

I am in the final strech of finishing an over year long project on my first honda. It has been a ground up build from a badly wrecked bike with a blown motor... Although I am no stranger to mechanics I gained an incredible amount of information from this site, especially as far as the best mods and parts to apply. Countless bits of mechanical knoledge from you guys have also been very usefull and even some excelent deals on parts have been presented to me. I would like to say thank you to VFRW and its members as being a top notch group and forum!

ewryly · 11-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crustyrider

lets see ....what do I like about VFRW? I think its the goal that everyone has here..... the goal of world peace... peace and tranquility through motorcycles...one in particular the VFR..... the VFR is an amazing tool for therapy.. the V4 grumble that puts you into a hypotic state while riding says " fuck the rest of the world your with me and I'm one with the road". Now don't get me wrong...there are twits, dicks, assholes, butt munchers, and a few know it alls out here... but then again....who cares we are all bound together by one thing this bike....... "One Bike one World..."

or there is the other thought....This is a crazy house and I like eeveryone thats on here cause we all all just as nuts as the other guy.

oh yeah all the technical mumbo jumbo stuff is pretty cool too.

See, this is what I mean. You would have to hunt through reams and reams of speeches advocating for world peace and unity before you could find one that uses the phrase "butt munchers," nevermind one that would satisfy even a narrow proximity search.

vfourbear · 11-04-2009, 07:26 PM

+1 on what you said Ewryly

also just about everything here is good for a laugh at some point.

crustyrider · 11-04-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vfourbear

+1 on what you said Ewryly

also just about everything here is good for a laugh at some point.

especially some peoples Avatars

crustyrider · 11-04-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewryly

See, this is what I mean. You would have to hunt through reams and reams of speeches advocating for world peace and unity before you could find one that uses the phrase "butt munchers," nevermind one that would satisfy even a narrow proximity search.

Thanks......I think...

spid6813 · 11-05-2009, 12:15 AM

I'm thankful for the cork soakers here that make me laugh...

TimRav · 11-05-2009, 08:11 AM

I'm thankful to VFRW for daily laughs and mods info. The people here are informed and funny as hell!

02 VFR Rider · 11-05-2009, 09:46 AM

I found this site when searching for a downloadable manual.
I must say I have found a great site with tons great info and people, a few of whom I have been riding with this season and a few more I talk to in chat that I am looking forward to meeting soon.

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11-04-2009, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
ewryly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: 11-08-2009 07:15 AM Location: Springfield, MA - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 420 Thanks: 42 Thanked 33 Times in 29 Posts	Things I'm grateful to vfrworld for I changed my front brake pads the other day. I did my rear ones about a month ago. The rear were pretty worn, but the front were not too bad, though I changed them just the same in part for the practice. But this reminded me that the encouragement and information I needed to do this came from vfrworld. So here are a few things I am grateful for that are a direct result of vfrworld: 1.I ride atgatt. I use to ride a cruiser, and I dressed the part, except I wore a full-face helmet. Now I wear all the gear all the time. 2.I ride better. I use my body in my turns, hang off the bike when I should, keep my elbows bent (most of the time), keep my head up, and am much smoother on the throttle, yet I still ride within myself and get way more miles out of my tires than I care to say. I have plenty of room for improvement, but I have also made great progress by following some excellent advice I've found here. 3.I changed my brakes pads and installed my helibars from information I found on vfrworld.. My next goal is to do the chain and cogs, then the coolant and all the hydraulic fluids, and when the time comes do the clutch. I have always taken care of my bicycles, built them from scratch, built the wheels, etc., but working on the vfr is a whole new game and very satisfying. I really appreciate the generous sharing of information on this site. 4.I appreiate the entertaining stories. I'm a night owl, so it is great living on the east coast and getting all the west coast stories late into the night. There is nothing better than a funny rendition of a botched adventure with a happy ending to make you want to undertake one of your own. And the sun never sets on vfrworld. 5.I feel like the Dali Lama whenever I read some of the rants on vfrworld. I'm not the calmest guy on the face of the planet, but when I read some of these rants, I have visions of sainthood. Anyone else? __________________ Ed 2007 VFR: Helibars, Sargent Seat, Zero Gravity ST Screen, Pilot Road 2s

11-04-2009, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:51 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,162 Thanks: 132 Thanked 255 Times in 192 Posts	I am here to help. I am a helper. It is what I do. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 Ministry of Activity and Participation

11-04-2009, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
02 VFR Rider Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Online: Today 03:03 PM Location: MA My Ride: 02 RC 46 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 141 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	dont mean to highjack but we are riding sunday 11/8 and meeting at the basket ball hall of fame at 9am if you want in. __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion ZG dbl bbl, semi gutted stock exhust " The Chip " power mod, 19mm tail riser and cool red grips

11-04-2009, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
02 VFR Rider Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Online: Today 03:03 PM Location: MA My Ride: 02 RC 46 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 141 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	not really sure yet probley towards adams mass 9am - 3-4pm range If you want to join us just be at the hall of fame at 9am __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion ZG dbl bbl, semi gutted stock exhust " The Chip " power mod, 19mm tail riser and cool red grips

11-04-2009, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scubalong Gracious Host Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 01:35 PM Location: Oceanside, San Diego My Ride: 2005 VFR800 (RIP) But not forgotten 2006/09 Black (Japmaican) girl Ducati 900 SS conversation piece :) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 248 Thanked 75 Times in 70 Posts	Glad we can help, Need more info. you know where to go :) Ride safe.

11-04-2009, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cundalini A.K.A. neckutter1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 02:34 PM Location: California My Ride: 1990 VFR750F rc36 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 627 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 34 Posts	Im just a jackass that makes everyone else feel better about themselves :) <-- dhali lamer. Very nice post my friend. ( adding to friends list ) __________________ *"I miss the good old days when the guy on the Harley was a crank dealing ,gun slinging badass mother fucker"* ~TOE CUTTER

11-04-2009, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrDen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: Today 08:55 AM Location: Maricopa, AZ My Ride: 2007 VFR800A Posts: 414 Thanks: 117 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Excellent post brother, and exactly the way I feel about this site. __________________ Know the rules, so you can break them properly. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. *Proud Member 6th Gen Militia, First VTEC Battalion* www.southwestrides.com

11-04-2009, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
crustyrider almost banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 05:49 PM Location: Santa Barbara CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1986 honda Interceptor 700 1985 Suzuki GS700E(RIP) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,577 Thanks: 105 Thanked 120 Times in 99 Posts	lets see ....what do I like about VFRW? I think its the goal that everyone has here..... the goal of world peace... peace and tranquility through motorcycles...one in particular the VFR..... the VFR is an amazing tool for therapy.. the V4 grumble that puts you into a hypotic state while riding says " fuck the rest of the world your with me and I'm one with the road". Now don't get me wrong...there are twits, dicks, assholes, butt munchers, and a few know it alls out here... but then again....who cares we are all bound together by one thing this bike....... "One Bike one World..." or there is the other thought....This is a crazy house and I like eeveryone thats on here cause we all all just as nuts as the other guy. oh yeah all the technical mumbo jumbo stuff is pretty cool too. __________________ charter member: Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 http://www.tricountymotorcycles.com/ " the return of the mullet will be the rebirth of our nation" TOECUTTER "stick like shit to a blanket" K1c "I'm the guy that keeps Mr.Dead in his back pocket" Max

11-04-2009, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
steven113 Local shrink Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: Today 06:59 PM Location: Pensacola FL - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR800fi Posts: 401 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	I am in the final strech of finishing an over year long project on my first honda. It has been a ground up build from a badly wrecked bike with a blown motor... Although I am no stranger to mechanics I gained an incredible amount of information from this site, especially as far as the best mods and parts to apply. Countless bits of mechanical knoledge from you guys have also been very usefull and even some excelent deals on parts have been presented to me. I would like to say thank you to VFRW and its members as being a top notch group and forum! __________________ PC3(custom tune) Motad Headers(Thermal wraped) Jardine RT1 slipon K&N 19mm tail rise plates Sargent 2 peice seat Last edited by steven113; 11-04-2009 at 07:29 PM.

11-04-2009, 07:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
vfourbear monkeyass wackjob Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 07:24 PM Location: louisville,ky My Ride: 98 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 74 Thanked 147 Times in 95 Posts	+1 on what you said Ewryly also just about everything here is good for a laugh at some point. __________________ _____________________________________________ 5th Gen: Staintune, Power Commander, Corbin, Givi, Alarm system, Racetech Charter Member: Chat Hooers Union Local 151 "I refuse to be impressed until I see a bass boat with glitter behind your bike"......Toecutter

11-05-2009, 12:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
spid6813 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 10:38 PM Location: S.E._WI My Ride: 2006_VFR800Fi, 1986_NIGHTHAWK-S, 2003_BUELL-P3. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 172 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	I'm thankful for the cork soakers here that make me laugh...

11-05-2009, 08:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
TimRav Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 09:38 AM Location: NE Ohio My Ride: 2004 Honda VFR Posts: 231 Thanks: 26 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	I'm thankful to VFRW for daily laughs and mods info. The people here are informed and funny as hell!

11-05-2009, 09:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
02 VFR Rider Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Online: Today 03:03 PM Location: MA My Ride: 02 RC 46 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 141 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	I found this site when searching for a downloadable manual. I must say I have found a great site with tons great info and people, a few of whom I have been riding with this season and a few more I talk to in chat that I am looking forward to meeting soon. __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion ZG dbl bbl, semi gutted stock exhust " The Chip " power mod, 19mm tail riser and cool red grips

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