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    Leo Vince Slip ons

    I bought mine through a US based web-store: morepoweracing.com Their "free shipping" doesn't extend beyond the US, but didn't have any problems...
    Post by: QuietGuy, May 13, 2009 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Leo & Vince Baffels r not?

    Definitely baffles out! It's not crazy loud, but it sure is crazy grin inducing!
    Post by: QuietGuy, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Pics Of My '03 VFR800 Jokermobile.

    It's certainly an impressive looking VFR! And, it appears your mods have gone way beyond "just" the cosmetic... Can't help but notice, it looks...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    for sale, the worlds ugliest VFR

    Alright, I'll bite... Collectors Honda NR750 (Oval Piston) Very Rare.Relisted on eBay, also, Honda, Motorcycles Scooters, Cars, Parts Vehicles...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Good or Bad?

    I test rode a K1200s before ending up buying the VFR. When it came down to it, the money was the deciding factor for the VFR. Go ahead and...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Linked Brakes (No ABS) - Can't Lock Rear Wheel?

    I'm sure I saw marketing blurb for the 6th gen stating the set-up was changed for a "more sporting biased feel"
    Post by: QuietGuy, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Linked Brakes (No ABS) - Can't Lock Rear Wheel?

    For reasons I'm not able to explain with logic, I have tried to lock the rear brake on my 6th gen (non-ABS), when riding on a dry paved road....
    Post by: QuietGuy, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Soft Luggage Support Rack

    Well - I use a Ventura rack and bags to carry stuff and don't have soft-luggage for my VFR... IMHO the Ventura rack is butt ugly - so much so...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Oct 26, 2008 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    6th Gen. Rear Brake.

    I have noticed this on my 6th gen model. I had thought it was some anomoly with the linked brakes. To be clear: If I'm trail braking on the...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    2009 ABS and Linked Brakes - Recap

    Not true! (well, about the "no stoppies") I've seen pictures in a UK mag where the rider managed to lift the rear end of a CBR 600 with the...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    How wet is too wet?

    +1 on avoiding using the pressure washers around bearings. Swing arm / axle / headstem... You don't want to be blasting any of them with high...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Sep 18, 2008 in forum: New Riders
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    Carrying a Pillion How-To

    I do a heap of two-up riding as well. Whenever I take a "new" pillion, I tell them a couple of "rules". Not too many - I don't want to confuse...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Sep 16, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    New 09 V5 Story & Pic

    I was just thinking... Seeing as though Honda is celebrating its 60 years and seeing as though we've seen V5 patents and "2 part chassis"...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Sep 12, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Just purchased a VFR800, getting it checked out.. by you.

    1. Can't remember what the revs were on the '04 model, but do remember that VTEC cuts in a few hundred RPM higher than it cuts out. - End result...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Sep 9, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    the v5

    LOL! I guess that's what happens when you let your graphic artists do mock-ups for you! You could argue that the bike would have multiple...
    Post by: QuietGuy, Sep 4, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013