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    How many older guys ride VFR?

    No worrys- plenty of older riders on VFRs... I am 53 and ride an 2007, RWB, VFR. See plot of number of owners versus age, from limited data set.
    Post by: SWS, Dec 23, 2009 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    speedo?

    Thanks for the idea- A good experiment to try this weekend. Take my GPS and compare to speedo at regularly spaced intervals. I Will report the...
    Post by: SWS, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    VFRworld.com Demographics

    And the answer is... After some mental masturbation, the age results are displayed as a histogram in the attached file. Congratulations to our...
    Post by: SWS, Jan 9, 2009 in forum: Anything Goes
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    VFRworld.com Demographics

    52 years young. Married to same bride for +25 years. Two teenagers. Program manager for large R&D company. Started riding in my twenties. First...
    Post by: SWS, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Bought A 93 Vfr750, It Wont Start Anymore

    The bike turns over- Battery and charging system are OK. The bike backfires- Spark coil is probably OK The bike starts on warm days, but not on...
    Post by: SWS, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    ASV vs Pazzo

    Just got the Pazzo short levers in today for my RWB 07 VFR. Ordered them from pashnit.com. Will post pictures of bike with new levers after the swap.
    Post by: SWS, Dec 30, 2008 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Introduction and input needed

    I have the same bike, but with the hard-bags and a Zero Gravity touring windshield (6K miles to date). No problem with my clutch. Although it took...
    Post by: SWS, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Let this be a lesson...

    This is what happens when you let your kids pick out a vanity plate for your VFR.
    Thread by: SWS, Aug 2, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Anything Goes
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    List of bulbs any where?

    Based on BikeBandit's web site (http://www.bikebandit.com): Headlights- (12V45/45W) (STANLEY) Front turn- (12V21/5W) (ECE),AC 2AC Rear brake...
    Post by: SWS, Jun 7, 2008 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    torque

    Based on the 2002-2007 VFR800 service manual: Clutch Center Lock Nut = 127 N m (94 lb ft) Clutch Springs = 12 N m (9 lb ft) I did not see...
    Post by: SWS, May 30, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    2007 OEM side carriers

    I did a quick search of our local honda dealer's online catalog (it's 9:45 PM here and everyone is closed) and they only list the bracket WITH the...
    Post by: SWS, May 19, 2008 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    2007 OEM side carriers

    Parts in bracket kit include: - Left and right bag carriers - Heavy duty replacement bracket for behind the rear fender - Assortment of heavy...
    Post by: SWS, May 19, 2008 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    post your favorite dog here

    I understand your response KC- it comes from deep seated feelings of "wiener envy".
    Post by: SWS, May 11, 2008 in forum: Anything Goes
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    post your favorite dog here

    You asked for it... Ziggy is the mixed Blue Heeler-Shepard and Wiener is the pure pain-in-the ass Dachshund.
    Post by: SWS, May 10, 2008 in forum: Anything Goes