mello dude
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I used to design airbags for cars. Dunno if I would want to be the foole that is handed the job for motorcycles. I could see it for the big ass tourers. but smaller bikes - yeow!
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1999 Honda Valkyrie
Likes:
The engine is a flat 6 and sounds amazing, Porsche like. Smooooth.
Its kinda like a frickn huge engine with bike attached.
Torque out the wazzzooo. I shift lots of times at 1800 rpm.
Not a V2.
Still a good looking for a bling bike.
6 carbs
Outstanding as the king cruiser, lay back and enjoy. Great for 2 up.
The other half, wack the throttle and it moves right now!
Shaft drive
Still get complements, not bad for a 10 year old bike.
Its kinda funky wierd and unusual, rarely see another one.
Dislikes
Gas milage sucks, about 30 mpg, at about 125 mile on a tank you better be think about a gas stop.
Chrome is a PIA to keep clean.
Replacing the rear tire is a major ordeal, you have to pull headers/pipes, mucho ass end parts just to get to the wheel.
For me, the bike is not really a good long haul ride. All the weight is on your ass and you sit upright. After 1100 - 1200 miles it gets my back aching.
Screwing with the windshield - stiil dont have the thing to point that I like it. The wind buffeting just drive me nuts for a trip. - For in town cruising I take it off.
Wierd that I bought the thing for long distance touring, but ended up not liking it for that. But its such an outstanding cruiser, I'll never sell.
One to go fast, one to go slow. What is it today - Dr. Jekyll or Mr Hyde?
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OK I'll bite
1998 Honda VFR800, the short mod list - RC51 brakes, stock brakes delinked, Traxxion Dynamics fork mods, Penske rear shock, carbon pipe, corbin seat.
Likes:
Great all around sporty bike, not bad for burning twistys, but can go a week in the mountains and not kill you.
Its a V4, not an inline 4, sounds like a small block V8 with the pipe.
Reliability, havent had to fool with anything.
Gear driven cams, dont have to worry about a cam chain.
Decent power - I like the midrange and runs solid to redine. No dips or snatchy bottom. Probly could knock out low 11s.
Single sided swingarm!
Rear wheel drops off in 5 minutes with a lug wrench.
Center stand.
Great fit and finish.
It kinda rare, you dont see too many.
Dislikes
Um, um.....
It tends to run a little warmer than I would like in stop n go traffic.
The rear rotor is centered in the middle of the rear wheel, so its impossible to keep clean. Clean it and 50 miles later, brake dust is everywhere again.
OK - the dislikes is really a BS list, Chances are I will have a VFR in my garage for a long time. Its the do it all, swiss army knife bike. You could run out to Colorado and be reasonably comfortable and then still hang with the gxsr crowd if you are a good enuff rider.
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that dude was going slow as shit.
you wanna see a motherfucker flying draggin knee on a goldwing check this vid from deals gap.
yellow dragon!!
Yeah - I kinda noticed that the chase bike on the track wasnt working all that hard.
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Totally cool guitar dude
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Well if that was blasphemy to you, it was a blast for me too!
MD
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So what do you think of this one ---
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I was on a buisiness trip in Connecticut and saw a station wagon that had a sign on it. It says - Connecticut Urinary Clinic. The licence plate?
I FIX DCK
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Let me clarify a bit as I think Sara's original post was misleading.
She would not be the one riding with our 4 year old on the bike, I would. I got my first motorcycle at 5 and have been riding ever since so I have 30 years of experience at this point (17 of which are on the street) and have owned over 60 bikes, plus I've worked in the motorcycle industry for the last 11 years so I (literally) ride daily.
She is a novice rider and isn't even completely comfortable on her own so she would never (never ever ever) put her child at risk. Yes I know she made it sound like she wants to hop on the bike with Kasey (our 4 yr old) but that's not the case.
She was not "seeking attention" by starting this thread, she was simply asking if anyone knew the law. Again, I know it did not come across that way, but she knows she's a novice and would never attempt to ride with any passenger, let alone her own flesh and blood child.
I am just as experienced as yourself. So just my 2 cents - I still think even for a experienced rider its not a good idea for a 4 year old to be a passenger on a motorcycle.
MD
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I have seen them advertised, but what are they?
http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/bleeder.cfm
They are one way check valves that replace the stockers. They make bleeding way easier.
MD
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Um, Speed Bleeders FTW
Ditto on Speed Bleeders.
MD
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Michael just brought home an 03 Honda Shadow Spirit. Eventually it will be solely MY bike. For now, it's ours. I am taking the class in April and I'm hoping to ride every chance I get. My problem is that we have a 4 year old so I can't ride everytime I want to. I eventually want to put him on my bike. Fully geared and safe, of course, but my problem is....we can't seem to find what the laws are for children on motorcycles. Does anyone have any websites or know the rule of thumb for putting your children on your bike?? I want to get out there and ride all the time, but I can't as a stay at home Mom. I'd like to learn what the rules are and where to find child sized gear etc. so I can get out there more often. Any help you have would be great!!
Thanks!
---Sara
I dont think putting a 4 year old on a motorcycle is a good idea. I would wait till he's 11 or 12. You are a begining rider and have much to learn on riding. Also I think legally you have to have a year of experience to ride a passenger.
MD
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Them 4th gen viffers are sweet. I had one awhile.
Congrats.
MD
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Gloves - deep discount too?
MD
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That whole area is pretty fun. Its kinda my default ride when I cant decide where I want to go.
MD
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I'd like to watch a dealer adjust V-Tech valves for $240. If they do it for that.. I'll eat my hat... and it's a big fucking hat.
I'd agree with that, -- sounds like a bait and switch. -- "Sure we can do it for $240.." Yeah -when you get the bill its $ 1240.00
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I have a 2000 Honda VFR800 (V4) with a little over 20k on it. I think it needs a valve adjustment. It's vibrating more than it used to.
Anyone got an idea of what this should cost? I called a couple local dealers, and the prices varied from $240 to $450. Honda Powersports of troy was the highest, (but seemed the most knowledgable) and Southside was the cheapest, but was the most vague.
Hey dude - dont take your stuff to Southside.. I wouldnt let them tighten an air valve cap on a wheel! A legit valve check adjust should start at about $450, there's lots of labor involved.
- You might jump over to VFRD for more questions. (It might be you need a starter valve sync)
Good luck
md
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Got 8000 miles out of my rear qualifier and 8700 out of my front qualifier. That's with the rear on the cord.
Jeez -did you lean it and twist the loud handle at the same time?
---Ok - I'm being an asshat. I got 3600 on the rear and 5100 on the front from the Q's I had. I like 'em and will get the Q2's next time too.
MD
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Harddrive is dying. Backup data ASAP. The sound is the heads hitting the platter. Bet it sounds like a nickel when dropped onto a table?
yeah - sounds something like that...... fooook!
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My Dell PC is about 3 years old with XP on it. Its starting to make a dull repetitive metalic sound once in a while - seems in sink while a hard drive spinning.
Is the HD going out and what do I do to clone what I have to a new HD settup? I can easily take out old and put in new, but I dont want to lose my programs/data/settup
- Yeah, I'm PC tech challenged.
Thanks in advance for any advice/help.
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Dont we wish! LOL!
md
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I heard these guys were decent --located in c'bus
Own a cruiser.. but got a serious crush..
in Daily Ride
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You might want to look at an older VFR750. They could be had for not a lot of serious cash. Then with a lowering kit and a corbin seat, you might be alright. 5' 2" ?