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    Triumph Speed Triple or Ducati Monster anyone?

    Had a Monster and loved it. I don't understand the fuss about maintenance. The Monster was one of the easiest bikes to service and the VFR the...
    Post by: Pete2, May 4, 2015 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    pics

    "Tin-Tin" had the silver parts painted black but he must have deleted the picture because I can't find it. It might be nice with the tail...
    Post by: Pete2, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    pics

    I am thinking of that also. Glossy as the tank or semimatt as the plastics? How about painting all red? So everything (fairings and mirrors) that...
    Post by: Pete2, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    PCV Ignition Module fixed mine.

    Gear is either 1 or 2 on those speeds.
    Post by: Pete2, May 23, 2013 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    PCV Ignition Module fixed mine.

    Maybe you are correct. The reason might be then too nervous throttle control on small openings when there is no load on the engine. If so there is...
    Post by: Pete2, May 23, 2013 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    PCV Ignition Module fixed mine.

    What is your opinion how much of the jerkiness comes from the final drive (not being chain) or the engine? There is jerkiness when there is no...
    Post by: Pete2, May 22, 2013 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    PCV Ignition Module fixed mine.

    Post by: Pete2, May 22, 2013 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    PCV Ignition Module fixed mine.

    Post by: Pete2, May 21, 2013 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    PCV Ignition Module fixed mine.

    This is interesting. I also have PCV but to be honest I didn't get much benefit with it. There might be something if you go to Dyno but when it...
    Post by: Pete2, Apr 9, 2013 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    longer brake line

    Just if you didn't know; the space is very limited. With helibars there is only 2-5 mm clearance between the bars and tank/screen when you turn...
    Post by: Pete2, Sep 3, 2012 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    What brand of stock tires did your VFR1220 arrive with?

    I replaced them with SPORTSmarts not RoadSmarts. They feel very good, but to be honest I'm not pushing them very hard :).
    Post by: Pete2, May 20, 2012 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    What brand of stock tires did your VFR1220 arrive with?

    In Finland we have Dunlop Roadsmart as OEM. Seems to be wearing out very quickly. I didn't have the same experience on my other bike with the same...
    Post by: Pete2, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Let the farkling begin!

    I know what you mean: Sargent, Ohlins, Throttlemeister, Helibars, Givi's, SWMotech, Pyramid, TireWatch, BikeAlarm, RamMount, etc etc. :crazy: (me)
    Post by: Pete2, Apr 1, 2012 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    vfr1200f saddlebags

    I have Kappa V35 sidebags mounted with SW-Motech's removable mountings.
    Post by: Pete2, Jan 22, 2012 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Are you happy with your 2010 vfr 1200

    Call me oldfashioned but I still get the feeling of a scooter. With VFR's twin clutch -system it is as quick as a thought (I was amazed when I...
    Post by: Pete2, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present