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    Honda Hoot 2003

    Hey Jeremy, I went this year, really enjoyed it. I even won something at the closing ceremonies! Spencer
    Post by: spencerl, Jun 23, 2003 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Polishing Wheels

    A member named Tourmeister has a web site and gives detailed instructions. Try his website below: http://backroadmotorcycletours.com/about.htm...
    Post by: spencerl, Jun 14, 2003 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Tire Pressure

    Link, Thanks for the feedback-I'll keep it in mind and watch carefully. I was hoping to get least 5,000 out of the back, but I may not be able...
    Post by: spencerl, May 31, 2003 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Tire Pressure

    Thanks for the input folks. I ran 42/36 on a trip earlier this month but after 1200 mi in 4 days the center on my new 220 rear looked as if it was...
    Post by: spencerl, May 31, 2003 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    loose mirror head

    Hey Tiffany, I'm a little foggy on it as I was tired and focusing on the windscreen I was installing. I know for sure the windshield does not...
    Post by: spencerl, May 31, 2003 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    cruise control

    I agree with Vifferchick, it is amazing how much right hand relief you get from a few seconds of use of throttle lock. I had one on my previous...
    Post by: spencerl, May 30, 2003 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Tire Pressure

    This may have been mentioned already, but I did not see it. What tire pressure do you guys run on? I have a '98 VFR 800 with new Dunlop 220...
    Thread by: spencerl, May 30, 2003, 11 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    loose mirror head

    I do not know if this will help you, but on my '98 the mirrors would "slip" back at higher speeds (freeway) so when I had them off to...
    Post by: spencerl, May 30, 2003 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Headlight Cover

    I have not seen any colored headlight covers for this bike. If you are concerned about cracked lenses, etc, you can get the clear vinyl sheets and...
    Post by: spencerl, May 17, 2003 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Saddlebags

    I will be mounting my soft bags to my '98 800 for my first trip. I tested them and it seems difficult to get the seat back on if I place the...
    Post by: spencerl, Apr 26, 2003 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    help: chain and sprocket online? or in the DC area

    Re: help: chain and sprocket online? or in the DC There are several on line sites, such as Dennis Kirk, Chaparral Motorsports, MAWonline,...
    Post by: spencerl, Apr 26, 2003 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Helmets

    Greg, I had a Shoei RF-900 and it really pressed against my forehead and gave me a headache. I hated it. I actually "downgraded" to a...
    Post by: spencerl, Mar 15, 2003 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    North Carolina, c'mon and raise up!

    Hey Gary, Riding together sounds good, and no last name is not Canup-sorry. We sometimes ride a big circle up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and back...
    Post by: spencerl, Mar 14, 2003 in forum: USA - South
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    North Carolina, c'mon and raise up!

    Hey Gary, I'm here in Greensboro ('98 VFR 800) Spencer
    Post by: spencerl, Mar 13, 2003 in forum: USA - South