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    VFR Touring Look

    I would agree with this.. looks like a Renntec carrier with a 5Kg limit..
    Post by: roryforde, Jun 15, 2015 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    The enjoyment has gone out of riding! Have I been riding too long?

    you need to consider a trip to this side of the pond..you are more likely to come across a sheep than any cops here. We recently had a few...
    Post by: roryforde, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Squared off front tyre, Michelin PR3's

    I have had the 2's and later the 3's - they have very different tread patterns; the 3's are superb in the wet without losing anything on dry...
    Post by: roryforde, Jul 28, 2014 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Wanted - Corbin seat for VFR 800 FI (pre VTEC)

    yes.. will consider all options. Not sure if there is anyone locally who can redo the stock seat, and will also see if there are any Sargent...
    Post by: roryforde, Jul 12, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Wanted - Corbin seat for VFR 800 FI (pre VTEC)

    there is a 5th gen seat on here for sale, but the seller is not comfortable shipping out of the country. Hence this post..have been looking for...
    Post by: roryforde, Jul 11, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Wanted - Corbin seat for VFR 800 FI (pre VTEC)

    Hi guys & gals.. This might be a bit of a long shot, but here goes.. I am looking for a (used) Corbin seat for my VFR 800 FI ('01 model)....
    Thread by: roryforde, Jul 11, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Sidecases and lane-splitting

    I have a pair of these on my 5th Gen - http://www.motorcycleplanet.co.uk/products/1630-GIVI-E22N-Side-Cases-Monokey/ Got them for a trip to Spain...
    Post by: roryforde, Jun 7, 2014 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    VFR800 Fi - souless and dull?

    hmm.. one of my fav bands from the '80s - Prefab Sprout - had a line in a song: "But two things you should be slow to criticize A man's choice...
    Post by: roryforde, May 1, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Vfr 800 Fi-1 Scorpion Can..

    getting it serviced at the same time..was just wondering if the engine needed some additional tuning; from your answer it appears not.. Ta..
    Post by: roryforde, May 1, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Vfr 800 Fi-1 Scorpion Can..

    I just got a (used) Scorpion end can for my VFR 800 Fi-1 (it came off an Fi also, but not sure what model). I am just wondering if I need anything...
    Thread by: roryforde, May 1, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    sports or sports touring tyres? (and which ones)

    yeah.. get the michelin Pilot Road 3.. the price difference can't be that great.. at your mileage will last for years..
    Post by: roryforde, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    5th Gen - Looking for a rear hugger..

    Thanks Alf.. I ended up getting one of these.. http://www.harris-performance.com/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Honda_Rear_Huggers_126.html well. I...
    Post by: roryforde, Mar 25, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    advice on buying an older (non VTEC) VFR please

    Well.. coming from a slightly wetter climate, I would check the exhaust downpipes..they tend to rot and can be expensive to replace (if they have...
    Post by: roryforde, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions