First trip of 2018 after adding some touring tweaks over the winter

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  1. Viffer J

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    Not too bad, 83 in a 65, clean record so paid the deferment fee and stays off my record if I'm clean for the next year
     
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    Agreed, not cheap, but worth it to me at least. Complex but straight forward install, the install directions can be overwhelming at first glance just because it's a book thick, but the level of detail in the steps with pics is absolutely superb. The setup works fantastic, just like the cruise control on our Wing and 1290SA. :)
     
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    Hats off to you for ONLY 83. I find that overtaking another vehicle gets me to 90 in an instant. I got an award several years ago for that same range of speed on my old 250r here in Kalifornia. CHP officer had a funny look on his face when he asked what size bike I was riding (I maintain that I was REALLY only in the 70s, but he claimed otherwise). I was REALLY close to the speed of traffic too, moving only slightly faster than the traffic in the lane to my right, but I'm not going to argue with cop if I know I'm technically in the wrong. He was nice and respectful, so I don't fault him for doing his job, although I felt he was a little picky considering the circumstances (this is not considered that fast at all here). There are also the times I get away with what I shouldn't, so sometimes we just need to buck up and pay the tax.

    The Interceptor is the first bike I've owned that I've had to learn how to ride it slow, and after about 2 months of ownership have ALMOST made the adjustment.... although I don't always choose to.
     
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    Thanks again Viffer J. Exactly what the bike needed.

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    No worries, happy to help.

    I see you're running the PR5's? How you liking them so far, any comments on em?
     
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    Does the MCcruise control on speed or rpm's ? Either works fine just curious how this unit works.. How is it to disengage (sensitive ?) Agree a bit pricey but I'm thinking about spoiling myself
     
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    It is a true cruise control, holds speed, increases/decreases rpms as you go up or down hills. Front or rear brake or clutch will disengage it. I was really impressed by their customer service and communication, they were really great to deal with. Agreed its pricey, but 100% worth it to me, a true cruise control is really nice on long trips, I got spoiled having cruise on my 1290SA and Wing.

    https://www.mccruise.com/collection...-product-featuring-our-compact-electric-servo
     
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    I have limited milage (150ish) on the set so can’t provide any solid feedback. That said, even 20 miles post install I felt much more confident than I ever did on the Dunlop D222’s... at any point on that tire. When cold they aren’t plastic-esque like the Dunlop’s, and warm up much faster. In the rain I ride well within the limits, but was caught in some serious downpours and handled as I hoped they would.

    Fairly expensive but the PR4’s weren’t that much less locally after install. I hope I get 5-6k out of the set.
     
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    I was getting over 12k+ with my PR4's on my CBR500... are the PR5's expected to get less, or does the VFR just eat tires that much faster?
     
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    Part of the problem is where I live; straight roads for miles just to get to anything fun. Between that, long road trips, extreme heat, and riding in the upper bounds of the bike, I’m hoping for 6k miles.
     
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    Florida?
     
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    Money goes to the county accept for a small amount that goes to the state crime labs.
     
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    I agree. I use the Airhawk R large due to some medical issues "down there" we wont go into, but the area cut out for certain regions is wonderful. A sheep skin on top of the whole seat and Airhawk R works too.
     
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    Very intellegently said. I retired from the WSP after 14 years as the district communications specialist (radio fixer). If you are hangdog and honest you may only get a warning or a reduced speed on the "award" and if you keep your nose clean, you can now do the deferred thing. It used to be that the troops let people write their own tickets. If they were nasty and beliggerant, they got written up. If they were hangdog and polite, maybe not. Now the feds are involved.
    WARNING: If you run into a federally funded "emphasis Patrol", say a special emphasis on seat belts or speed paid for by the feds, THEY want to see numbers for their bucks. Getting written up for 5 over is a possibility. Normally, 10 and over is the norm. Just sayin'
    Extra points: If you are in your car at night and are pulled over, turn on every interior light you have, lower the window and keep your hands on the steering wheel as the LEO approaches. He/she knows that YOU know they have a concern for their safety at night. Every brownie point helps.
     
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    I really enjoyed your post! I like the way you have your bike set up as well. Can you tell me what kind of trunk that is on your bike? I just purchased a 2015 with all factory luggage and my trunk looks quite a bit smaller than yours. Is that a Honda trunk? If so, do you know the part number?
     
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    Thx, congrats on your new gen8! Yes it's the Honda trunk, it comes in 2 sizes, I have the larger one. Sorry I don't have the part # handy, I ordered it from the UK, very happy with it. :thumbs:
     
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    I had NO IDEA is came in two sizes, I've only seen the little one in the states, and that's what came on mine (bought used)! Is that just a UK or world market thing? Not in a hurry, but also interested in the PN if you get around to it.
     
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    I'm looking at that MCCruise you got there....
    Man, that thing is impressive.
    Based on the pictures from their website I'm wondering if it effectively turns the bike into a drive-by-wire system, or does the Elec Throttle Servo only function when cruise is engaged?
     
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    It's great, just like a factory cruise, yes only works when engaged.
     
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    Found it, see attached.

    45L Top Box
    08L74-MJN-D01ZF
     

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