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    Pirelli Angel GT's work great on the big viffer

    Exactly my experience with the Michelin PR3s that came on the bike. Good tires until they got hot then a little greasy. Anger GTs and the big...
    Post by: Hailwood, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Pirelli Angel GT's work great on the big viffer

    Exactly my experience with the Michelin PR3s that cam on the bike. Good tires until they got hot then a little greasy. Anger GTs and the big VFR...
    Post by: Hailwood, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Wanted-rear rack for 1200f

    Noted. Thanks.
    Post by: Hailwood, Jan 4, 2017 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Wanted-rear rack for 1200f

    G'day, mate. It just so happens I have an OEM Honda rear carrier rack for my 2010 VFR12 that I replaced with the standard grab handles. No...
    Post by: Hailwood, Jan 3, 2017 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Sneeze Screen

    After you have the ECU flashed, you will understand why Honda dumbed down the power in 1st and 2nd. Injudicious throttle application in theses...
    Post by: Hailwood, Jan 1, 2017 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Sneeze Screen

    Ozzybob, Happy New Year !! No change in intake noise and can't tell whether it improved performance as it was installed simultaneously with a Guhl...
    Post by: Hailwood, Jan 1, 2017 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Top 3 "must knows" for new vfr owner

    Too true, but I can get there WAY faster on the 1200 than you can flogging your 800cc lump. AND at a buck thirty, the 1200 isn't even breathing...
    Post by: Hailwood, Dec 28, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Top 3 "must knows" for new vfr owner

    Ugly is related to function and as such the VFR12 is absolutely stunning in its beauty. All generations of VFRs are terrific bikes (read somewhere...
    Post by: Hailwood, Dec 27, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Top 3 "must knows" for new vfr owner

    Too right, mate. I notice that when I look at the info on a member who is bad mouthing the VFR12, it usually lists them as owning a prior...
    Post by: Hailwood, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Top 3 "must knows" for new vfr owner

    1) Guhl ECU reflash. 2) Maximize preload on ass end for better turn in. 3) Decent tires (Pirelli Angel GTs are my faves). Oh, and disregard...
    Post by: Hailwood, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Airbox mod

    Removed the backfire plate from my 2010 F model's new OEM air filter at the same time I installed a Guhl reflashed ECU earlier this year and the...
    Post by: Hailwood, Dec 26, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    Why is it someone with an obvious problem with the 1200 like NormK and DOESNT OWN ONE, is always on the 1200 section badmouthing a really...
    Post by: Hailwood, Oct 4, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR was backed into by minivan parked on side stand.

    The VFR12 routes the majority of the hot air from the motor and radiator UNDER the machine and thus, the swing arm/final drive gets HOT....
    Post by: Hailwood, Sep 25, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    1st Ride After Guhl Reflash.

    Yes, it came back with a small Guhl Motors sticker on it it but I don't think it would take much to peel it off. I would contact Don Guhl as he...
    Post by: Hailwood, Jun 13, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Sneeze Screen

    Yeah, my hearing is nothing to write home to mom about either after riding for the past 50+ years, despite ear plugs. Hard to tell how much it...
    Post by: Hailwood, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present