Yup, I have a new-to-me '06 (2nd gen) in the dark red color. There is an FI issue on 06-08, but easily fixable and very highly recommended (Ivans...
Pretty sure its illegal in all USA states except CA. I'm from MA and there's a petition going around to see if legislature will legalize this....
On a sport/sport tour/standard bike, I can only balance for a second or 2 while stopped. At 0mph, I would think it has quite a bit to do w/ the...
Only solution is to own more than 1. :smile: If not, stick w/ a great all-around'er like VFR or Sprint. The Sprint is going to be better than...
I was in same position over the last month. Sold my 02 VFR and I had some of the same criteria as you for a replacement. I just picked up a '06...
Hadders - At what speed did you go down? Sorry you had to be a guinea pig for proving vulnerability mesh. But glad you're OK. Oh, and welcome!...
Never noticed that stock clutch lever was longer. But when going to aftermarket levers, folks often get a "shorty" for the brake and normal...
Or while you've got the bike on a dyno. I record speedometer values at Dyno speeds of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mph.
Definitely won't be keeping it forever. Bought my '02 in July 2007, sold it last week (though still sitting in my garage awaiting pickup)....
If you want to learn to weld -> sign up for a night course at the closest vocational school. They will hopefully get you hands-on with each...
I never thought about the turning scenario w/r/t a speedo healer...surprised I've never seen it come up in other SH discussions. I wouldn't have...
The only way I know how to wheelie is front tire in the air and the rear tire on the ground. . . . Haha. Joking aside, KC-10's post (and quotes)...
Thanks for the link; never seen that brand before. +1
I was expecting to hear some comparison comments between the two... :confused: Maybe just implied due to selling the VFR? :biggrin:
I can sell you some herbal medicine that will add 4" to your...nevermind Yeah, its bogus.
Get this and thank me later. Works on multiple oil filter sizes. You can get these at Autozone, etc... Only about $7-8 and worth every penny....
From fork spring's I've used on other bikes, 1.0kg sounds a bit light for 350lbs. But the one to best answer is a suspension shop or guru (which...
1. Front preload should be set to yield about 35mm rider sag on a sport bike (which has 110-120mm total fork travel...so about 30-33% sag). Take...
This is how mine is up here in the northeast. I thought that thermostat may be stuck open, but there seem to be a number of folks who report the...
I can't remember the last time I saw a VFR on the street...its been a while. They are a bit rarer to see.
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