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    Honda Line Accessory - Fuel Tank pad

    The tank pad is a Honda accessory, the knee pads are OEM parts The tank pad is a Honda ST1300 factory accessory. I got mine from Honda Direct...
    Post by: Florida, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    VFR vs Bandit 1250S

    Nice review by Nitronorth! Each time I demo bikes at Bike Week or Biketoberfest, I come away with a better appreciation of how good my VFR really...
    Post by: Florida, Jun 10, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Any tips on R & G Slider installation?

    It has been a while, but here is what I recall... Mark the target spot inside the fairing by putting paint on the end of the R&G bolt shaft and...
    Post by: Florida, Jun 1, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    6th Gen Recall (Problem with Accessories)

    The dealer said the hard bags and brackets had to come off because the harness they are replacing goes all the way to the tail. They apparently...
    Post by: Florida, Jan 20, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    6th Gen Recall (Problem with Accessories)

    Took my '05 to the dealer for the wiring harness recall. It seems that Honda will not pay the dealer to remove/reinstall any accessories (not...
    Thread by: Florida, Jan 20, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Honda Line Accessory - Fuel Tank pad

    Whatever you do, don't buy the Hondaline tank pad recommended for the VFR. I tried two of them; both came unglued because they are really...
    Post by: Florida, Jan 11, 2008 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    attn: Anyone who has ridden a vfr and an SV

    I traded my '03 SV1000 for my '05 VFR. I agree with most of the comments above, especially from Lgn001. The SV was great for ripping around town...
    Post by: Florida, Nov 26, 2007 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Buying 05 VFR800 ABS - Tips please

    Poor throttle control? When I first got my '05, the throttle was very abrupt under 4k rpms. It turned out to be slop in the throttle cable. I...
    Post by: Florida, Nov 13, 2007 in forum: New Riders
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    How to build a 2002 for comfort & speed?

    I know what concerns you. I had a lot of ST1300 miles before getting my '05 VFR. Here's what I did to nudge the VFR more to the touring side of...
    Post by: Florida, Aug 19, 2007 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Zero Gravity "Sport Touring" Windscreen..Anyone using

    The ZG Sport Touring screen works great for me (5' 7"). I have Convertibars. The ZG ST gives excellent wind protection even with the bars in the...
    Post by: Florida, Aug 17, 2007 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Honda Hardcase Luggage Liners

    My Hondaline side cases have never leaked a drop. And we get plenty of rain here in south Florida! I have the factory liners; very useful even...
    Post by: Florida, Aug 12, 2007 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Heli Bars vs GenMar Risers....Help!

    How far do you ride? I'm a long-distance rider; 600-800 miles per day not uncommon. The stock bars were fine for a day, but my neck and...
    Post by: Florida, Aug 7, 2007 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    CycleWorld - VFR vs BMW F800ST - Guess who won?

    I took an F800ST demo ride at Bike Week. Light, easy-handling bike. Parallel twin had a high frequency vibration. Not irritating, but...
    Post by: Florida, Aug 5, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Thurn Motorsport, Germany

    I purchased Thurn's adjustable footpegs on eBay. I immediately received a confirming email from Gerhard. The pegs arrived about five days later...
    Post by: Florida, Jun 27, 2007 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997