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    Regular vs. Premium

    My '99 runs great on Regular...love it! Preignition/pinging/detonation is the damaging issue octane mitigates. If your bike runs poorly on...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    helmets...

    I have a Scorpion EXO1000; took a long time to "break-in"...seems it may be a bit rounder profile than some others. I've used many helmets...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Tire wear issue

    36psi F/42psi R and consider stiffening the suspension a bit to help with the tread cupping.
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Another FIRST BIKE POST! To VFR or NOT to VFR, that is the ???

    Tink's dual sport idea is a good one plus they are tons of fun as a compliment to your eventual VFR purchase. You'll learn so much more about...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: New Riders
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    Funny stuff!!!

    Hopefully he'll have the good sense to store those clean parts under the bed until reassembly time!
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Oct 18, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Converting the 6th Gen from a SPORT-Tourer to a Sport-TOURER

    Whatever you decide to do just make sure it makes you smile. Hey, when I ran out of garage I got a cargo trailer. Now five dirtbikes are warm...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Oct 4, 2011 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    5Gen: Too Much Clutch Disengagement ?

    Great suggestion!
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Oct 4, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Converting the 6th Gen from a SPORT-Tourer to a Sport-TOURER

    I should better-explain my prior response by admitting the VFR is my all time favorite bike; hands down. I just can't make any 800cc bike a two...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Converting the 6th Gen from a SPORT-Tourer to a Sport-TOURER

    OE bags are nicest and any scratches can always be "recovered" one way or another. I'm intrigued by your ST1300 reference. Both of these bikes...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Has anyone purchased one of these?

    Got OEM for my 98 at RonAyers.com
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Sep 27, 2011 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Laid it down during Final Exam

    Too bad testing is on a rigid schedule. Believe me, I've been riding over 40 years and still have those ocassional days where things just don't...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Sep 26, 2011 in forum: New Riders
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    Heated Grips: bad idea?

    I've tried the "Hot Grips" before and really prefer the grid style under some nice silicone grips. Hot Grips were real hard and did not warm up...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Sep 24, 2011 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Headlights blowing out on my 99 vfr

    +1: RR culprit.
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Ordinary 'heroes' pull biker from beneath burning BMW

    Saw this on National news too. I've often wondered why those apparently opposed to wearing gear are always so quick to "lay 'er down". Neither...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Toy Hauler success! Progress on my D.I.Y. bike trailer.

    I'm in Port Ludlow on the Olympic Peninsula, my business is on the Kitsap Peninsula in Hansville (Point No Point). Check out the plastic garage...
    Post by: OTTOMAN, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions