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| JH2SC3605WM000643: |
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| Purchased: | july 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 39,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | dunlop 208zr | ||
| Owner: | joel abraham
Email to joel abraham | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthEast) -- woodcliff lake,n.j. | ||
| Experience: | 20 years street | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: two brothers carbon fiber oval low mounts,corbin seat,taillocker,hot grips,scotts steering damper,passport radar detector,half tank bra,K&N air filter ,Genmar risers,Genmar mirror extenders(spacers),carbon fiber rear hugger(body color.)dark smoked windshield, Eclipse soft tail and side bags for touring | |||
| Modifications: painted wheels silver,painted cover over oilfilter body color(red)Galfer stainless front brake lines ebc pads.trimmed rear fender, fused wiring for heated vest and gloves, electric outlet for cell phone. | |||
| Problems: one broken ignition module wire due to vibration (bracket broke).Steering damper cured head shake at high speed Clunky 1-2 shift.Front end too soft. | |||
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I enjoy every minute on it.Road from Florida to N.J.overnite(about 15 hours)-too many gasoline stops.SS brake lines improved feel. TO upgrade suspension next.
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| For Sale: stock front brake lines complete set take off for stainless steel. Make offer | |||
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| Purchased: | 26Mar98 | ||
| Usage: | 38,900 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone BT021 | ||
| Owner: | Scott LaPree (the Swollen Raccoon racing team(r)) | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthCentral) -- Rochester, Mn, USA | ||
| Experience: | 28 years of spirited street riding, MSF Experienced Rider Course, 4 Track days | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 - first was a new 1979 Yamaha 750 Special, second was a 1982 Yamaha Seca Turbo (loved the boost), currently own the VTR and a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 | ||
| Accessories: Lockhart 1/2 Tank Bra, Eclipse Contour Magnetic Tank Bag, Lockhart Swingarm Stand, PitBull front stand, RKA 33-liter saddlebags, RKA 16 liter expandable tank bag | |||
| Modifications: Removed reflectors, shortened rear fender, removed poorly-designed seat hooks, mounted digital LCD clock below and to the right of the tach, using self-made bracket, Lockhart-Phillips flush-mount III front turn signals, NWS rear hugger, Galfer braided stainless steel front brake lines, Speed Bleeders, DOT 5 brake fluid, RaceTech Fork Springs, and RaceTech Compression and Rebound Gold Valves | |||
| Problems: *26 Apr 99* I see speeding citations in my future. Got pulled over last summer, and got lucky - I worked with the cop 25 years ago when we were in high school. I owe him one. | |||
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Update 23 June 1998---Just completed a 3-day apex search with the entire Swollen Raccoon racing team(r). The SuperHawk ate the corners up like a police officer at a continental breakfast doughnut bar. The RKA 33-liter saddlebags worked perfectly, and proved to be stable and secure well into triple-digit speeds. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get 3,000 miles out of the OEM Dunlops; at least they seem to be fairly stable. Update *14July98* Changed oil to Mobil1 15W-50. Shifting seems slightly improved. Mileage has been upper 20s to very low 30s. *26Oct98* Went for first ride with D207s, and really enjoyed it. The bike seems to be easier to tip in, and it seemed a little more planted when getting on the gas hard out of corners. **Update-26 Apr 99** FINALLY! Riding season has arrived in Minnesota. Went for first ride of the season, and the VTR is still more fun to spank than a redhead in a French maid's outfit. Still runs great, and ridden at 8/10s, handles beautifully. **12 July 99** Still squirts out of corners like poop through a baby that just ate mushed sauerkraut. My riding teammates are envious. **15Sep99** Scuffing in new rear D207ZR due to puncture in old one. Gas mileage is slowly improving; now average lower 30's. **8 Nov 99** Sad days ahead...the bike has been stored for the winter. It ran great all summer. For all you people in the southern hemisphere; Enjoy your summer! Keep your VTRs on the road, and twist that right grip hard! -10May2000- After hard 270-mile ride, I noticed the rear D207 has started to cup. I've had that happen to many front tires, but not rear. **10Aug2000** Awaiting arrival of new rear D207. Went for a ride recently with a friend (less experienced) who owns a Suzuki TL-S with full-race Yosh pipes; that thing definitely has motor over the SuperHawk, but appears to twitch an awful lot in the corners. The VTR takes a set on corner entry, and then rolls well off the apex. His TL is nervous in the corner, needing constant adjustment. I prefer mine, thank you. **16May2001** Just installed new front and rear D207s and NWS rear hugger...now I'm ready for the trip to RoadAmerica for the races in June. Last rear D207 lasted 2,400 miles; front lasted probably 3,500 miles. **28 Nov 01** Stored my baby for the winter. Signed up for Reg Pridmore's track school at RoadAmerica next June. Can't wait. **15 Apr 02** Put 300 miles on with the Galfer stainless brake lines......they're great. Stronger braking, along with less pull required at the lever. **3 Sep 2002** Just received D208ZRs today. I'll swap them tomorrow night, and give them a try sometime next weekend. By the way, the VTR worked great at CLASS school at RoadAmerica in June. **15 Aug 2003** Loved the RaceTech front end at RoadAmerica track school in June. Way better through bumpy corners, and considerably less brake dive. The best mod I've done so far. D208s don't last worth a crap...2,000 miles out of last rear. **8 Dec 2003** Replaced cam chain tensioners (a little noise and a lot of paranoia made me do it), checked valves (still OK) and synched carbs. This rear D208 has 1,400 miles on it, and is at the wear bars from side to side....what a bunch of hooey. **19 April 2004** Replaced D208s with BT010 front and BT020 rear. Rear D208 was completely done at 1,650 miles. I have a riding mate who likes his BT010/BT020 combo on his Bandit 1200S...gotta be more durable than those Dunlops. **31 May 2005** Put on Bridgestone BT014s last night in anticipation of RoadAmerica track school....I'll report back next week. **06 July 2005** BT014s worked great at the track...no funny stuff, just stuck great. Not sure about durability yet; at 1,600 or so miles, I'm almost at the wear bars. **07 Feb 2008** Switched to Bridgestone BT021s last summer, and have been very pleased with them. Durability is pretty decent, and haven't slipped while leaned over to the edge of the tire. **16 Oct 2008** Purchased a 2008 Yamaha FJR 1300 in August. Don't worry, I'm still keeping the Honda, but wow, the FJR is pretty impressive. At this point, I'd say the FJR can do about 90% of what the VTR is capable of, but with way more comfort, and room for a passenger and gear, too. It's not like I ride either like Valentino, but I'm no rookie, either....both bikes' tires are void of chicken strips, so they're being used like their designers intended. After putting 2,100 miles on the FJR, the VTR feels like a torture rack. Hmmmm.....
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| Purchased: | 10/10/99 | ||
| Usage: | 62,000 kilometers, Racetrack, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | D207 | ||
| Owner: | Freddie
Email to Freddie | ||
| Location: | Australia (Eastern) -- Sydney | ||
| Experience: | 13 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: Corbin Seat, Ventura rack and gearsack | |||
| Modifications: Baffles removed from standard pipes | |||
| Problems: Really weird intermittent 'clunk' from engine - like it has just missed and trhown the crank balance out. Mechanics can't seem to fix it and are certain it is not mechanical - so it must be electrical or fuel but won't go away. Any ideas welcome????? | |||
| MYSUPERHAWK11978: |
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| Purchased: | Nov 2005 | ||
| Usage: | 38,400 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Pilot Road 3 | ||
| Owner: | Erik Marquez
Email to Erik Marquez http://superhawkforum.com/ | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthWest) -- Kempner, TX | ||
| Experience: | 30 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 12 | ||
| Accessories: http://www.apexmfg.com/products APEX bars http://www.rideitmoto.com Ride Billet levers V4 SpeedOHealer Sargent Seat Vista Cruise Throttle lock | |||
| Modifications: DMr shifter Factory-Pro shift kit Hawk basic carb setup Bafflectomy DMr F4I rear shock upgrade w/RaceTech GV DMr Fork MOD, valving and set up F4I calipers loaded with Vesrah RJL Pads Swing arm MOD, added 900RR brace, and converted rear brake to underslung design. RC-51 MC CoreMoto custom SS brake lines Powerbronze Undertail and lower PAIR removed TPS modified Coil On Cap mod FH012 R/R with updated sealed plugs from Eastern Beaver Lightened flywheel from Marquez Racing | |||
| Problems: UPS man has not shown up yet | |||
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DMr = Daugherty Motor Sports http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/
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| Purchased: | Sept. 97 | ||
| Usage: | 38,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | 208zr rear,208zr front(again and again!) | ||
| Owner: | Tim Tewksbury
Email to Tim Tewksbury http://home.sprynet.com/~ttewksbury/ | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- Santa Rosa,Ca USA | ||
| Experience: | 40(10 racing dirt track-m/x) | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 30+(12 now)VTR,SOHC Turbo,XL600r,CB900F,C70!,650 Triumph TT Spec.,500 Velocette,Champion YZ250 Yamaha,Jawa Speedway bike,'68 Aermacchi H-D CRS rigid frame short-track bike.'05 Road Glide | ||
| Accessories: Factory manual,RKA custom tank bag(company here in S.R.,now moved to Healdsburg,20mi. north)Great fit,looks,service...highly recommend.Targa 1/2 bra,SOS throttle lock.Sigma BC700 computer.TBR c-2 oval carbon cans.Pit-Bull swingarm stand(a must-have),I have had a hydraulic lift(9 other bikes) for years,so this really adds easier serviceability for all.Also added front frame stand,great for wheel removal,cleaning,fork removal,etc.Added tail bag/sport bags from RKA soon(El Nino can't last forever!)4/7/98-Just installed RKA sport bags,and tail bag(carryall).Easy install and removal.Treated with fabric protector.Added Max Moto(Carbo-Tech) carbon hugger,long overdue! Installed Two-Bros billet pegs,look good,slightly higher angle,no slippage anymore.Installed EBC-HH pads @ 15K,big improvement(WOW!) 11/99- Purchased Z-G Double Bubble(smoke) Race-Tech Gold Valves,and Springs.5/02,added a Scotts steering damper.Feb '03,new battery-was 6 years old,thought it was time.5-03,added Ohlins rear shock.Very nice unit.First ride revealed what I was missing from having front forks done with stock rear shock.It is now on rails,along with new 208zr Dunlops...WOW!. | |||
| Modifications: Finally had a chance to off the cannister,reflectors,warning labels,fender trimmed.Added small white face analog clock just below panel lights,almost looks original...Shortened rear turn signals,modified fender and removed license light,drilled two 5/8"holes under lens and covered with clear plexiglass for light, installed 15t countershaft sprocket.Reinstalled 16t sprocket-best for long rides and mileage...Added Sigma Computer,Definetly more accurate speedo,bike's odo about the same.11/13/97-Just finished installing TBR high-mount c-2 oval carbons.Easy installation,total eye candy!!Sound is wild...stockers had to go.(See comments)Removed chin fairing(ugly,besides too many O&F changes),fabricated small oil filter guard,(made from Civic pre-A/C condensor cover) will test asap.(works great).Also head guard made from old aluminum number plate!(unobtrusive,functional,keeps rocks away from front head).Installed Lockhart 3-wire front markers to replace stock uglies. Removed Super Hawk decals,ordered VTR decals from Victoria Honda,Canada.Added VTR/ V2 decals-looks good.Installed Galfer front stainless lines and EBC HH pads.Do It!! You will be impressed how easily the brakes modulate with hard use.(Clutch/Rear lines ain't nec,unless you need poser points!Hmm,some of this stuff is,I guess!!).PAIR completely removed.Changed to GP shift pattern(1Up 5Down),I really like this pattern.Added Scotts steering damper.Very nice installation,very adjustable,especially on the fly.(looks nice,too).5-03,added Ohlins rear shock.See accessories. | |||
| Problems: Battery not staying fully charged after 200mi ride(Had less than 500mi.);faulty solid state rectifier(?),replaced,problem solved...At 2300 mi.started running on forward cyl.only.Checked obvious fuel/spark condition.Started again,now ok..(was overfilled-stopped,opened tank cap...problem solved,from VTR list!) Some clatter at idle when warm,not aware of any problem yet.8500 mi.(Aug 98).Still running excellent,13,000mi. 5/99.No problems as of 06/00,17.5K mi.I've been a M/C tech(H-D,British,Honda,etc),now Honda autos,since1967,and I can attest to Honda quality.Indestructible...!! | |||
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No surprises,everything as expected.First 200mi.ride today(9/30/97).I know now why all the hoopla!A little wristy,but not bad.Only breaking in,but wow,rock solid in every aspect thus far...Now 470mi.10/01/97.Still on honeymoon.Still too quiet!Co-Bike of year,should be Bike of Year alone...1800 mi.Changed to Golden Spectro 4 20/50 oil.Big shift improvement. 2100mi.,shifting improved,spins quicker,lovin'it...2450 mi.,needs noise!!(Pipes forthcomming)Pipes live!(see mods)BTW,have Cal.# 240...11/19/97-Definite rpm improvement throughout gear changes with TBR's.However will install Factory jet kit for full potential.For now,time to ride between raindrops.12/19/97...Quick 100 mi.today,still not convinced re-jetting needed,at best needle shim first.(Have set off many car alarms...Love 'em)Update:3900 mi.(200+ Feb 9th,first sunny day in 6 weeks!)Added Lockhart signal replacements,looks mucho better.4/1/98...5k now,still excellent.End of May-week vacation,pray for sun!!4/26/98...Needs tires now,will try 207 Dunlops...Feedback to follow.Installed 207ZR rear,scuffed in 75mi.May 18th Have changed to Mobil 1 15w-50...less $ and can buy anywhere.7/98...7200mi,still great! 7600 mi.- 8-98,just installed 207zr GP front...(was a mistake,was supposed to be std.but got it for std.price anyway!!) Will scuff in,and give feedback asap.207zr rear std.207zrGP front.Changing oil every 1K(Mobil 1 15/50)...Why? Why not!!? 207's great,front will wear quickly!! Sticks like glue(should for $260!)Have tried all 87/89/92 octanes,different brands(by necessity due to range),believe 87 octane still offers best running under all conditions(besides,it's cheaper on 2 wheels!)11/98, 9800mi.,Bike runs better than ever!! Thrashed with T595 from Calistoga over Oakville Grade,see ya!! The thing wheelies out of turns like never before...third rear tire thrashed(2nd 207zr now wasted),front 207zrGP still ok.(2200mi).Still stock jetting...rlod on 110mi after hard pounding.I'm 220lbs,run both f&r at 30-31lbs with no exceptions.207zrGP front ,207zr rear a great combo!(Would run GP's f&r,but too much$$) 5/99...13,000mi and purring...9/99-15,000,still great.Installed EBC-HH pads.Time for tires again!(Am staying with 207zr on front-Standard 207zr rear) 11/99-Race-Tech Gold Valves,Springs installed! Also new 207zr's F&R.(170 rear-handling great) Valves checked,all in spec.(16Kmi.) PAIR system is history. Also,.after removing PAIR,no more backfiring-popping on decel,running cooler...TBR's still look and sound awesome...oh,the sound!! (still stock jetting,just be sure to keep fresh stock air filter).Replaced cush drive rubber,peace of mind only.Chain/Sprockets still very good condition(WD-40 only).19,600 and the rear tire's lookin' worn...back to 180 size Well,was forced to replace 170 anyway,20K,(4th or 5th rear-lost count)'cause I flatted. Had the right stuff to fix(Don't leave home without it!)Plugs and CO/2 inflater.Got me home,no problemo.Spooned on new 180,very nice tire. Will be attending the dirttrack school,AmericanSupercamp,here in Santa Rosa,June '01.('ol dewd in for tune-up!) Sears Point was awesome...VMD and Superbike weekend(only 40 min.from home).Supercamp School was a total blast!Eric Bostrom and Johnny Murphree were our guest instructors.Bostrom's dad was also riding for fun.(That 60+ guy smoked everybody!!).Now we know Eric and Ben's secret...it's in the genes. 10-01,22k,time for another front tire.(This thing eats tires!) New front 207, and EBC-HH pads,23k.Did a second Supercamp Feb '02,Bostroms again along with Nat.#20 Johnny Murphree(Go Johnny!!).Still a total blast,was sore for a week!Sears Vintage/Superbike week comming April/May '02.Rode the Velocette on the Cycle World Rolling Concours ride,a lot harder on the bod than any ride on the VTR!(Friend rode a Triumph 3-cyl Dirttrack replica!!Won his class easily) A lot of riders ask me about longevity VTR motors,33k and zero problems,Steve Sands' has over 100K on his.(see #128 Cal Registry,another RLZ lister hit 100K!).You decide...Damn,due for another rear...Finally replaced original battery,just because!(almost 6 years of abuse)Replaced tires with new 208zr's,4-03,like'em,better than 207's. 7-27-04,just went 500mi.trip,other than my butt,all is still great! 36k,2-07...still great.8-08,38K...Just like new!!This bike rocks...If anyone thinks of buying a v-twin at a cheap price...the VTR is the ONE!!(still eatin' rear tires...38K) love seeing the miles racked up on this list!!
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| Usage: | 38,000 miles. | ||
| Owner: | Mika Anttonen
Email to Mika Anttonen | ||
| Location: | Europe (Northern) -- Finland |
| JH2SC36UOXM200432: |
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| Purchased: | February 2000 (new) | ||
| Usage: | 61,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestone 020 | ||
| Owner: | Larry McCormack | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- Wellington | ||
| Experience: | 25 years, street and touring | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 11 | ||
| Accessories: Ventura headlight cover, Scottoiler. Jan 02-Ventura sportrack and grabrail. Yellow Box Speedo Recalibrator by www.blackrobotics.com (Between 'normal' error and the bigger rear sprocket, the speedo/odometer exaggerates by approx 16%) | |||
| Modifications: Rear sprocket 2 teeth bigger, K&N standard replacement air filter, bellypan sprayed black, Two Bros cans. April 02- Brake lines with braided stainless cover. March 03- Chain&sprox kaput at 42k. Trying 43t rear. 3mm spacer on top of rear shock. November 03- Race Tech springs and Gold Valves. | |||
| Problems: Feb 04 (54000kms) - leaking coolant from the overflow on the water pump housing. Experts agree its the mechanical seal on the pump drive shaft. My dealer had 3 bikes with the same problem this year. Some were newer models so Honda may not have fixed this in the 2001 upgrade. I've replaced mechanical and oil seals, and the bearing as its very hard to get it out without killing it. Nov 03 - steering head bearings dead at 52k kms. Not really a problem. Feb 03 - Rear wheel bearing died at 42k kms. On removal, evidence of moisture + corrosion inside hub which got to the left (low side) bearing when bike on sidestand. Feb 03 Those horrible plastic fasteners on the inside of the fairing, they are a problem. I'm finally off to the fastener shop to get something better. Feb02 Killed my wrists for the first 1000km, then no problem. From new, occasional big misfire and cutting out at idle - sorted by the shop "..it was running a bit lean." Also increased idle speed. Later, coolant leak from near the resevoir. No, not the common fault in earlier models that you read about, this was a hose connection under the reserve tank that came loose. Very hard to locate and get at. | |||
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After a series of inline fours it was time for a change. I picked the right bike. Jan 02 - Pillions are slightly less terrified now they have something apart from me to cling onto (Ventura grabrail). After 2 years and 34k kms theres no sign of me getting tired of this bike. April 02: The new brake lines are a big improvement - less lever travel, quicker response. I went straight out to the local hill road favoured by hoons and kept slowing down too much for the bends. Same squeeze = a lot more stop. Recommended. Nov 03- Race Tech fork modifications very effective and subtle. A lot less fuss getting around bends at speed. Worth it. I'm glad I did this rather than get an 04 model which definitely rides better than mine did. Now I feel I've made up the difference for not much $$.
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| For Sale: 61,000kms on the clock and no redesigned VTR for 05, so i've just bought an R1. Bye bye V twin, bye bye registry people. The R1 registry isn't very interesting. | |||
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| Purchased: | Sept 02 | ||
| Usage: | 37,300 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Bridgestones 020s | ||
| Owner: | Ian
Email to Ian | ||
| Location: | UK -- West Highland, Scotland | ||
| Experience: | 14 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: scottoiler, datatag, c/f hugger, Goodridge braided hoses, Renegade cans, bottom fairing, sports grips | |||
| Problems: Was polishing swing arm and found the rear caliper slide had a broken weld, worth checking out. | |||
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Tank knowhere near big enough, bags of power, V-Twins the one for me. Thinking about putting smaller front sprocket on when needing replaced, anyone with comments please let me know.?
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| For Sale: reluctantly Yes !!!!! | |||
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| Purchased: | 05.02.2005 | ||
| Usage: | 60,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | MICHELIN PILOT POWER/SPORT | ||
| Owner: | KELLY
Phone: (+27) 076 076 7220
Email to KELLY | ||
| Location: | Africa (Southern) -- PORT ELIZABETH | ||
| Experience: | 11YRS, TOURING COMMUTING | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 7 | ||
| Accessories: AFTER MARKET PIPES | |||
| Modifications: NONE | |||
| Problems: CAM CHAIN TENSIONER SPRING BROKE CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. | |||
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THIS IS THE BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER OWNED, I COMMUTE TO WORK EVERY DAY & EVEN AFTER OWNING IT FOR 3 YEARS IT STILL PUTS A STUPID GRIN ON MY FACE EVRY TIME I RIDE. IF I HAD TO SELL IT I WOULD BUY ANOTHER FIRESTORM!
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| For Sale: never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
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| Purchased: | 03/97 | ||
| Usage: | 59,785 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Shinko front & rear | ||
| Owner: | GARY THYNE
Phone: +64 03 6157140
Email to GARY THYNE | ||
| Location: | New Zealand -- TEMUKA | ||
| Experience: | 30 YEARS | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 17 | ||
| Accessories: Ventura light guard, Giva Luggage (fitted myself), Radar Detector, Top Box. Scottoiler, braided brake lines, pyrimid plastics hugger. | |||
| Modifications: Cans by Custom Engineering Timaru, Braided Brake Lines Fibreglass Fairing Chopped Tomaselli Handlebars Digital Clock | |||
| Problems: Mysterious noise in motor at 12000ks, sent to dealer only to be told that it was alright, and it has not made any more noises since. Rear shock absorber failed at 38000ks. Front brakes disasembled at 44000ks, has improved brakes, but are still not as good as they used to be.Front brakes now have warped discs and front forks have improved slightly after heavier oil installed. | |||
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After owning singles and then a Honda CX650, I wanted up upgrade but did not want to go to an inline 4. Then Honda produced this marvellous 1000cc V twin, one look and I was hooked. I have found it a very comfortable motor cycle to ride, having done a few 1200 kilometer days. I AM GOING TO WEAR THIS MOTOR CYCLE RIGHT OUT. I love riding the bike and hope to be riding it for some years to come, as I cannot see anything on the market today that I would possible swap it for.
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| Purchased: | 03/99 | ||
| Usage: | 37,000 miles, Racetrack, Other. | ||
| Tires: | 207GP first choice, Michelline Pilots (soft F and regular R) second. (7 sets chewed on the sides last year) | ||
| Owner: | Lionel Xavier Figueroa AKA: Einstein, The Sandbagger
Phone: (650) 634-XXXX
Email to Lionel Xavier Figueroa AKA: Einstein, The Sandbagger http://www.photobitstream.com/sys-tmpl/lionelfigueroa/view.nhtml?profile=lionelfigueroa&UID=10003 | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- The Bay Area Skyline (Oh thank God) | ||
| Experience: | You actually need experience??? But I only use it for cooking. Its great for smoked squid and roast duck. | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 2 | ||
| Photo: | Photo-Link | ||
| Accessories: Unimportant stuff: Geza Cover, simple clock, EGT sensor (I kinda hoped this would turn the 'Storm into a 2-stroke). Important stuff: Me --the rider/passenger--, Ayrton Senna decal, Firestorm Decal, Puffy (TSAM) rides along once & a while, and -----AFTERSHOCKS Suspension Experts ad (650) 494-8849----- | |||
| Modifications: A fair amount ----I. Suspension **A)Dropped the fork by .5" to reduce rake/trail. **B)Increased rear ride height using a .25" spacer between the upper shock mount and the frame. (.25" is the difference in ride height between position 1 and position 3 preload at the shock). **C) AFTERSHOCKS (Palo Alto, CA. 650-494-8849)work: 1.Nitride coated fork sliders. 2.New .95KG/mm front spring rate and tuned high/low speed compression and rebound. (Note: the "rebound" only adjustable suspenion is a misnomer. Both compression and rebound feed off of the same low speed circuit and is the adjustment you can do with a screw-driver. The valve stack can be altered to suit whatever high speed bleed you want. Thank you Aftershocks!!!!) 3.Rear shock is 'salvageable'. Aftershocks rebuilt the rear and set the proper low/high speed com. & reb. damping. Stock has too much com. and negligable reb. I tried to find a lower rate spring so I can get the proper sag but can't find one. **D)'Reshaped' the left pipe for increased ground clearance. I wish I did it via high-mount slip-ons but ended up finding out the hard way that the stock bike is a bit high-lean angle corner clearance challenged. ----II. Engine Cardiovasculars **A)Opened up the airbox by removing some of the plastic in the frame spaces. -Removed all CA vent hoses. (Surprisingly, I lost 20mi of range despite loosing 100 deg. F in my EGT). **B)Again, recontured the left pipe for --uh-- better flow. (Its really time for me to get pipes to gain clearance and a jet kit along with it since a properly rejetted Firestorm makes the stock tractability look sorry.) ----III Tires (this is actually the second most drastic change that can be made) **A)Pilot Race (rear) and Pilot Race Soft (front). It improved flickability, but the increased grip obviates the 'tuned' flex. Handling balance is neutral. The only issue is tire temp. Takes forever to warm up and forced me to reshape my left pipe. **B)207GP. This makes the 'Storm even more flickable but is now bordering on ecxessive. The even compound also makes the VTR push up front. The aluminum frame now feels like it's made out of soft plastic. No tire temp. issues however. ----IV Tentative **A)OK, I would do good in pipes in more ways than one. But really, the 'Storm has soooo much torque that power dreams are just vain. **B)Braided front brake lines and maybe 320mm conversion. 'I swear, this thing doesn't want to stop, officer'. **C)One tooth increase in rear sprocket. Maybe this'll sloe me down. **D)Planning to strap on a Honda portable generator in the back seat since I won't carry passengers anyway (that'll take care of those cold tyres as I can bring tire warmers with me wherever I go, HEH!HEH!HEH!) -and probably the most effective and expensive- -LIGHTER WHEELS. | |||
| Problems: Same as others (weep-hole coolant seep, popping in decel, easy false-neutral between 1-2 which was solved by reversing the shift, low range w/ 133 mi best yet & engine died on me once @ approx 6000rpm shifting from 3-4 (never happend since)-Tiny tank -Limited cornering clearance. - Porky flickability -Frame flexes quite a bit during the hard drive out of a corner -Carbs choke under heavy decell............ Tankslappers??? Who needs steering dampers??? :0 | |||
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The easiest bike I've ever ridden (my EX500 is actually more demanding to ride). Not an all-out track bike, though. Just as I said, I only use the Firestom for cooking. After all, this IS Frank Purdue's superchicken. Occasionally I eat humble pie though, but not very often. But really, people like me better when I'm on my EX-500................I mean, who really needs more than 500ccs in the street, right Allan?...............------>RIDING TECHNIQUE UPDATE: You can work around the flexy frame by SLIGHTLY spinning the rear tire while leaned over on corner exits after the apex. The softness of the frame goes away with a little over-power (Just right, but not too much)and should give a nice drive out of the corner!!! Be prepared to 'help' the bike with your knee slider.... :)
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| For Sale: UPDATE FELLOW VTR OWNERS: Trying EBC's HH pads will cut your braking distances in HALF (especially from 3 digit speeds), but they are quite abrasive on the discs. Religiously observe the bed-in process, though.....My condolences extend to the family of the R-1 rider that passed away in an accident at Sears Point's 8A 10/02/00------>I FINALLY HAVE PICTURES!!!(above)<-----Check out my 04/13/01 encounter with Ducati Rider >Steve Rap<:....http://www.photobitstream.com/sys-tmpl/lionelfigueroa1/view.nhtml?profile=lionelfigueroa1&UID=10004 | |||
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| Purchased: | 11/97 | ||
| Usage: | 37,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop D207 (street compound) | ||
| Owner: | Tim Takeuchi
Email to Tim Takeuchi | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- San Francisco, CA | ||
| Experience: | 10 years | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Photo: | http://www.timtakeuchi.com/bikes/images/vtr01.jpg | ||
| Accessories: Zero Gravity Windscreen (smoke), GenMar mirror risers, TBR round CF high pipes, Galfer steel braided brake/clutch lines, TBR smog plugs, front and rear Frog Industries indicators custom passenger pegs (MFC racing) | |||
| Modifications: cut rear fender and remounted plate, removed reflectors and safety stickers, removed gray chin fairing, lost CA emmissions, removed spark plug resistors, eliminated PAIR valves, Dyno Stage I Jet Kit, LE front suspension LE rear suspension (penske shock) | |||
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| Purchased: | 11/00 | ||
| Usage: | 37,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop d207 | ||
| Owner: | Adam Schindler
Phone: 650-345-5118
Email to Adam Schindler | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- San Mateo | ||
| Experience: | 8 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 |
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| Purchased: | 11/29/97 | ||
| Usage: | 36,837 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | BT54 | ||
| Owner: | Steve Stewart
Email to Steve Stewart | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthCentral) -- Hilliard, OH, USA | ||
| Experience: | 31 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 38 | ||
| Accessories: Helibars (VFR800), gel grips, vista cruise Eclipse standard 3 pt. mount tankbag Lockhart tank bra, Corbin seat and backrest. Daytona steering stabilizer. Lockhart smoke windscreen. Russell SS front brake lines. Saeng Night cutter driving lights. Ventura rack system. J&M CB/intercom system with Uniden Handheld CB. J&M headset. Used with Sony cassette or CD player. Wilson CB antenna, 3'. BMW accessory plug LH side for use with electric vest. | |||
| Modifications: Removed front and rear side reflectors, shortened rear fender and moved lic. plate light and brkt. up. Cut fairing for clearance for VFR800 Helibars. | |||
| Problems: No problems, just really hard to act my age when riding this bike. | |||
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4,675 miles - Replaced rear tire with D204. 7,675 miles - Replaced front & rear with BT50's Rear D204 was still good, but had nail in it, front was badly scalloped. 13,600 miles - Replaced rear with BT50, front still wearing well, not scalloping like Dunlop did. 19,274 miles - Replaced front and rear with BT50's. Front could still have been used a little longer, maybe 1,000 or so miles more. New rear tire at 24,333 miles. 28,452 miles, replaced front and rear with BT54. 1,500 miles left in tires, but heading out on 3,000 miles trip. 28,452 replaced front and rear brake pads. Front, EBC green pads. Front pads were a little over 1/2 gone. Still noticed big improvement in braking after replacing.
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| Purchased: | 11/2007 | ||
| Usage: | 59,000 kilometers, Street/Sport. | ||
| Owner: | rodrick campbell
Email to rodrick campbell | ||
| Location: | Australia (Southern) -- Hobart | ||
| Experience: | 10 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Accessories: pack | |||
| Modifications: remus pipes sports suspension | |||
| Problems: none to date | |||
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sounds good feels good looks good pulls any time its my baby
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| Purchased: | 10/03 | ||
| Usage: | 59,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | dunlops | ||
| Owner: | brett
Phone: 0288071099
Email to brett | ||
| Location: | Australia (Eastern) -- sydney | ||
| Experience: | 17yrs riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Accessories: staintuned pipes | |||
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exo bike i love it should have brought one a long time ago
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| Purchased: | May 2000 | ||
| Usage: | 36,611 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop Qualifier/D220 combo | ||
| Owner: | B Feldt
Phone: in the book
Email to B Feldt | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthCentral) -- Farmington, Minnesota | ||
| Experience: | 20 years dirt, 15 street, 2 major get-offs | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Modifications: Race Tech fork springs w/Amsoil green fork oil Looking at: FactoryPro advancer, shift star, jet kit, SharkSkinz | |||
| Problems: The clutch has been a weak spot in the drivetrain. I bleed the hydraulics about twice a year, which helps a little. Now with higher mileage the clutch is just worn out. Thought my battery was shot after 35k mi. (I never remove it in the winter) and found out it was the volt regulator after the second battery died a month later. One misplaced grounding lug (always put on TOP of the reg. housing) cooked the new reg. and a third battery a month after that. The properly installed second reg. and fourth batt are just fine, thank you. | |||
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This info updated 6/2008. A textbook lowside on 9/11/2007 (worthy of a Speed Channel slow-mo) has kept me busy looking for new bodywork, gauge pod, bars, and switchgear. I am very sad that I hurt my Big Red, but I will only give her up when they pry the throttle from my cold, dead hand. Speaking of totalling, I signed on with Progressive in Feb 07. Premium was $158/yr with $500 deductibles. I had crash checks within 72 hours for my jacket and the residual value of the bike (helmet was undamaged, otherwise they would have covered that too). Then, a few days later, I received a friendly reminder call to cancel the on-road portion of my policy, so I could get a $54 refund. Now that the bike has effectively no monetary value, I am skipping the collision, so my rate is $79/yr.
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| Purchased: | 06/2015 | ||
| Usage: | 36,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Battlax bt023 front and rear | ||
| Owner: | Kevin H
Email to Kevin H www.Nadacop.com | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- | ||
| Experience: | Somewhere before the 80's... and yet, never raced... I'd prolly pop a nut and wreck because I'd like it too much... | ||
| Bikes Owned: | Lost count | ||
| Accessories: My own custom designed/printed tach face. Hornet Electronic Deer Alert. Yes. As far as I know, it works! Ran it on my Jeep before this bike (Only time I hit a couple of different deer, at different times in the Jeep was when I forgot to turn it on). I still have the Jeep, but I know I can survive most vs. animal hits in the Jeep. It, MINIMALLY, WILL hurt, getting bounced off the bike. Anyway, will be testing the "Hoppy Trailblazer" on the Jeep soon... | |||
| Modifications: Prev owners added... Tinted LED brake light/turn signals (single housing). Staintune cans. Maybe adjustable CCT's. LED dash lights. (((I'd love to see pics of common 'stock then modded', before/after style pics so I can figure out what's been done.))) I added... LED turn signal/mirrors. "Ballistic EVO2" battery (OMG it is SO LIGHT!!). New adjustable folding hand levers. About to add... a 35w 6k-H/L HID headlight (waiting for better weather in my garage... or heaters). And a pair of CREE cornering lights... just got to find the right ones. | |||
| Problems: The first 3 miles from my house to the next higher speed limited road... in either direction... IS 25MPH!!!!!!!!!! Then I get to go 35. 5 miles from home I can legally do 55. All track worthy corners... 29 in the first 3 miles alone. Otherwise, No, no... It's my own problem that I have to follow speed limits. I lead a tortured existence. | |||
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She's a used bike to me, so, I don't know. Trying to hunt down prev owners. Last guy to own it, wrecked it. I'm in process of repairs (looks great so far!) and she is more than road worthy. Most of the damage is cosmetic. A few road rash scars in different metal parts. I think that I will paint those brightly... like badges of honor for the bike. We'll see.
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| Purchased: | apr 2004 | ||
| Usage: | 36,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Owner: | jason jones
Email to jason jones | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- la mesa | ||
| Experience: | 10 years riding | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 4 | ||
| Modifications: Stripped black paint off of rims and polished and repainted them. | |||
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| Purchased: | 5/99 | ||
| Usage: | 57,896 kilometers, Street/Sport, Racetrack, Touring, Other. | ||
| Tires: | current Michelin M90 Macadam front and rear. Rear fitted with 170/60 | ||
| Owner: | Alan Pennykid
Email to Alan Pennykid http://www.users.bigpond.com/pennykid | ||
| Location: | Australia (Eastern) -- Lower Blue Mountains, NSW | ||
| Experience: | 25 | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 17 | ||
| Photo: | www.users.bigpond/pennykid/vtr.htm | ||
| Accessories: Heated grips, throttle lock, Racetech 0.95 fork springs, Bagster tank cover/bag, Staintune low pipes, Dynojet kit, Nonfango hard panniers(colour matched) and rear luggage rack (for spare fuel), CB radio under the seat(to talk to the missus. Topbox fitted for everyday work(lane splitting impossible with panniers). "Double Bubble" screen(handcraft fibreglass, Sydney) fitted for a trip to SA/NT/QLD in Oct, It kept the dog happy for 7500kms. | |||
| Modifications: see above, suspension, engine tuning, exhaust. Forks pushed through triple clamps 15mm. 10 litre jerry can | |||
| Problems: None really, battery died shortly after purchase of bike, but nothing since. Not enough fuel range. Another battery after leaving the key turned on, the battery wouldnt take charge. | |||
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Still not enough fuel range. Goes well, Handles well, sounds great, surprisingly comfortable. Looking for a taller windscreen to keep the dog happy. Also thinking of making it a naked VTR, but it looks a bit 'soft' for that.
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| For Sale: No, I'm not allowed to. | |||
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| Purchased: | 4/97 | ||
| Usage: | 35,882 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlap D207's | ||
| Owner: | Dave Brickner
Phone: 828-437-4360
Email to Dave Brickner | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Morganton, NC | ||
| Experience: | 31 years, some AMA club roadracing | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 14 | ||
| Accessories: I installed my Eclipse standard tankbag and it works just fine. I now have lots of miles on the Staintune pipes and REALLY LOVE them. Rode without the baffel...WOW really love them now. I stoped at the AMA Museum and three people came over and had to know about the pipes and what they were because the sounded sooooo good! Installed the Eclipse sport bag and it works fine. K&N airfilter @ 12,600 miles. Just love this bike more and more the more I ride it! | |||
| Modifications: Installed the Staintunes and love them!! They are not the cheapest but very nice with excellent quality workmanship. NEP throttle lock, K&N airfilter.Installed Galfer Green front pads. Installed Galfer steel brake lines, 2 replacing 3 with a double banjo bleeder bolt. Love them brakes now! Just had the valve lash checked at 18,612 miles and NO ADJUSTMENT needed! Gotta love that Honda quality! Also had the carb needles shimmed .060 does feel like there is some more power in mid-range but I'm no racer and so it's tough for me to tell the differences. | |||
| Problems: None! It's fantastic. Clutch fluid turned black. I changed it! I think the black comes from the black rubber lines. I did go with SS lines over last winter. Tires!! new rear @ 4,200 miles at 7,000 I need both tires!! As a friend once said, "Yea, I'll need new tires soon, if I'm lucky!" I got the anti-freeze weep! Never touched the anti-freeze weep and it cured itself!! ;-) Had the stumble when stock.. put on the Staintune pipes it went away... put in K&N airfilter stumble came back now I had the carb needles shimmed .060" and we'll see if that cures the stumbe!? Still some VERY minor stumble since the .06" shims so that helped. With 22,000 miles I'll need new chain and sprockets over winter. | |||
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Not enought time to ride it!! They seem to expet me to work!! ?? I love this bike!! Mileage has gone up slowly. Still pretty low but I didn't get this to get super mpg! Installed new chain DID, sprockets (stayed with stock size) and tires over winter. Now it's Spring 1999 and damn, it feels great to ride it again!
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| Purchased: | 05/97 | ||
| Usage: | 35,600 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. | ||
| Tires: | Dunlop D208ZR | ||
| Owner: | Michael de Estrada
Email to Michael de Estrada | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthCentral) -- Fort Worth, Texas | ||
| Experience: | 20 years road recreational, touring, commuting | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 9 | ||
| Accessories: Corbin leather seat, Cheetah touring windshield | |||
| Modifications: D&D mufflers, Dynojet Stage 1 carb kit, K&N air filter | |||
| Problems: Voltage regulator failed (battery went dead) at 27500 miles, thermostat failed (stuck open) at 31000 miles. | |||
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This bike has a great comfortable riding position and very stable handling. I had always hoped that Honda would refine it into a good sport-touring model with a bigger tank and removable hard bags. The best thing about it is a abundant low-end torque as well as wide and flat torque band. The 100+ hp at the rear wheel is plenty for me, and I've seen an honest 150+ mph (speedo is wildly optimistic, and I based it on gearing and RPM). The suspension and brakes are just adequate for casual street sport action. This is my 4th Honda street bike, and my 1st was the original Super Hawk (CB77)
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| Purchased: | NOV97 | ||
| Usage: | 34,500 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack. | ||
| Tires: | D207 STREET COMP | ||
| Owner: | MICHAEL FISHER
Email to MICHAEL FISHER | ||
| Location: | USA (NorthWest) -- Seattle, Wa | ||
| Experience: | XL 500, NIGHTHAWK 'S' | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 3 | ||
| Accessories: LOCKHART STAND,SHOP MANUAL, "Z" JACKET , Pro Grips, Oxford tank & tail bags.Vanson full leathers. | |||
| Modifications: BLACK PAINT,D&D SLIP-ONS,RUBBERIZED BLACK PAINT ON LOWER FAIRING. "DREMELIZED" REAR FENDER & SHORTENED TURN SIGNALS. CBR1100XX TANK DECALS,TANK PAD. 18MAY/ GOT RID OF THE REFLECTORS & FOOTBALL SIZED CARBON CAN. REPLACED ORIGINAL TIRES @6,900 MILES W/ D207 FRONT &REAR. 29JUL/ STAINLESS FRONT BREAKLINES. 10/3 RACE TECH .90KG FRONT SPRINGS(WHAT A DIFF.!!) 01NOV /FORODO PADS FRONT & REAR 16JAN/ 15 TOOTH COUNTER SPROCKET 20feb/ 7.5WT. FORK OIL. 24 AUG HUGE BRITISH TAG & TAX DISK (EYE SORES !!)SMOKED DOUBLE BUBBLE SCREEN(LOOKS GREAT WITH BLACK PAINT JOB!!) 6 MAY 520 chain and AFRAM sprockets standard # on front, 43 on rear(better power, lowered top-end speed alittle). 23 MAY Scott oiler 02AUG Avon tires, 180 quid (ouch) 30 Aug Powerbronze Hugger and lowers. Tapered roller bearing head set. DEC00 207s 15Nov02 full TwoBros system standard mound round cans....DynoJet stage 1. Polishing outer section of rear rim. | |||
| Problems: BACK FIRES THROUGH CARB WHEN COLD. FRONT TIRE LIKES TO BE AIR-BORN !!I WISH THEY CAME IN YELLOW IN THE STATES. GIRL FRIEND IS P/O'ED,"I SPEND TO MUCH TIME WITH MY BIKE". SHE DOESN'T EVEN RIDE ! 01 FEB SEE WET WEATHER COMMENTS. SPENT A COUPLE EVENINGS LAST WEEK TRACKING DOWN A HEADLIGHT PROBLEM CAUSED BY DIRTY&WORN STARTER SWITCH CONTACTS. 24 AUG 207'S ARE GETTING TORE UP. MAR00 weather in U.K. causing D&Ds to rust. 30 Oct Replaced 2 bulbs in inst. panel. DEC00 one of the leads from the ignition switch looked like it was pinched and broke. solder and heat shrink fixed it. | |||
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VIN NOT 99998 SOMEONE USED MY 00389 IF 99998 COMES UP I'LL CHANGE IT, SORRY. THANKS E. SEEBER FOR THE INFO ON THE TURN SIG. SHORTENING . THE REAR LOOKS MUCH BETTER. I HADN'T RIDEN IN 9 YEARS AND THIS IS A GREAT BIKE TO BE BACK RIDING ON ! 03/18/98 PHONED K&N YESTERDAY AND THEY ARE FILLING ORDERS FOR THE SUPERHAWK FILTER, PART# HA 0011.3200 MILES SO FAR AND NO PROBLEMS (KNOCK ON WOOD!!) D&D'S ATTRACT A LOT OF ATTENTION AND MAY SET OFF CAR ALARMS ! 31MAY / SUX NOT TO BE RIDING TODAY, WEATHER'S GREAT AND I'M WORKING !! I'VE BEEN CRUISING MT. PALOMAR AND IT'S GREAT. BE CAREFUL BREAKING IN 207'S, THEY'RE COATED W/ I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT, BUT TEND TO BE SLICK. 28JUL/ TOTAL TIME TO DO BREAKS(MY SELF) WAS APPROX. 2 HOURS, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FAIRING. THIS MADE ROUTING OF THE LINES MUCH EASIER & NO NASTY BRAKE FLUID ON THE PAINT. ALSO, YOU NEED NOT REMOVE THE GAS TANK TO REPLACE THE AIR FILTER. JUST REMOVE THE FRONT 2 TANK MOUNTING BOLTS & PROP UP THE TANK. DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR AND GET RID OF THE ORIGINAL BRAKE LINES. THEY'RE WORTH EVERY CENT(CAN BE HAD FOR UNDER $60). 9/20 GAS MILAGE IS GETTING MUCH BETTER ON LONG TRIPS. ORDERED RACE TECH .90 FRONT SPRINGS. SHOULD HELP THE DIVING FRONT. I'VE BEEN USING MOBIL 1, 15-50 & CHANGE IT EVERY 2500-3000 MILES. IT SMOOTHS OUT THE FIRST GEAR CLUNK FOR ABOUT 800 MILES, THEN IT RETURNS. 10/7 JUST WENT OVER 10K MILES & WAS ON THE TRACK @ WILLOW SPRINGS AT THAT TIME. HAD A GREAT TIME & LEARNED ALOT! 207S ARE NOW SHREADED ON THE SIDES, THEY WORKED EXCELLENT ON THE TRACK. 12/15 207's are shot!! Will replace w/the same after the holidays. 01/10/99 REPLACED REAR 207 W/THE SAME. MAY BE GOING TO NEWQUAY,U.K.IN MAY. CAN'T WAIT ! 01 FEB SUPERBOWL SUNDAY RIDE WAS WET ! STARTED OUT NICE BUT ENDED WITH A TOTAL DOWN POUR. THE BIKE STARTED SUCKING WATER INTO THE CARBS ON I-94 JUST AS THE GROUP BROKE UP. WHAT DOES "STRANDED" MEAN !?!? I KNOW. 2 HOURS LATER I WAS HOME, JUST IN TIME FOR THE GAME. 16FEB/ OH WELL, SAW ANOTHER BLACK 'HAWK TODAY, I GUESS YOU CAN ONLY BE UNIQUE FOR SO LONG. MAYBE I'LL REPAINT MINE, PURPLE.. NAAA !!! 20FEB/ WHILE CHANGING FORK OIL NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE SLIDER. PLOBLEM FIXED W/ FRIENDS ADVICE. REMOVE LOWER BUSHING, CUT ALUMINIUM FOIL TO EXACT LENGTH & WIDTH, LAYER IF NEEDED, CHECK FOR SNUG YET SLIDE-ABLE FEEL. IT WORKED!! THANXS RICH MUNN (TL-1000S RACER). 11mar yesterday new 207 on the front / dropped bike off in l.a. to be shipped to ENGLAND. be in St.Magwan in mid apr. THANKS TO ALL MY BUDS IN SAN DIEGO, SUNDAY SOCIAL CLUB, LEE'S CYCLE,FAST EDDIE, DON, TOM, DAN, RANDY, DAVE, ROGER(BETTER LUCK W/THE 996!!)TANYA,SUPER CHICKEN, JONH, MARK, RICH MUNN, ECT,ECT (SORRY IF I FORGOT ANYONE). WAS A BLAST !! HOPE TO SEE EVERY ONE IN A COUPLE YEARS!! (MYBE IN ENGLAND,ISLE...!) TAKE CARE, MIKE "FISH" FISHER. ihate2leave.............. 24aug BEEN RIDING CORNWALL ALL SUMMER ROADS NARROW AND ROUGH !! NOTHING LIKE SAN DIEGO (BEER IS MUCH BETTER OVER HERE)20mar00 WEATHER IS GETTING NICE !! 26MAR D205's installed due to wet weather and 207's are toooo expensive in U.K.!! mail order, saves 17.5% V.A.T. 17apr 2 weekends ago, went on a ride to Lands End, ended up chasing an R-1 from St. Michael's Mount to the End. Loads of fun! 18Apr/Removed the Cal.smog plumbing ('bout time). still have pair stuff, lacked proper plugs to do the job. Maybe later. Hope I removed the hose that was drawing rain into carb. A friend said the lack of power could be elect. in nature, I'm unsure on this one. 21May No more water problems!!!Made my own smog caps from aluminium stock. Replaced original chain set 22,500 miles off original, not to bad. 23May Installed Scottoiler using small diameter copper tubing form fitted to the swingarm instead of supplied clear and plastic stuff. Looks good!! 30Aug Fitted the hugger and lowers last night. Had to bend one of the rear mounting brackets to have the lower fit right. Hugger looks great, but again, the holes in the swingarm mounting bracket needed to be touched up. Did the headset bearings myself (with the help of a Dremell tool)and the only ride so far was the one to work today so no real input. P.S. Fast Eddie, Soooo sorry to hear about the RC-51 and the leg. Get well soon!!05DEC00 New 207's, liked the Avons, but rear didn't last to long. 07MAR01/ bike crated up and headed back to San Diego. 15Nov02 Seattle drivers are worst EVER !!
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| Purchased: | 1998 | ||
| Usage: | 34,367 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | mazzzler | ||
| Owner: | KennyH
Email to KennyH | ||
| Location: | USA (California) -- Union City | ||
| Experience: | 10plus | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 5 | ||
| Accessories: Staintune oval high mount pipes, piaa | |||
| Problems: None at all , just change oil and go. | |||
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Love this all around bike.......
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| Purchased: | August 1997 | ||
| Usage: | 34,000 miles, Street/Sport. | ||
| Tires: | Michelin Macadam | ||
| Owner: | Shannon Forbes-Robinson
Phone: 704-483-9478
Email to Shannon Forbes-Robinson | ||
| Location: | USA (SouthEast) -- Denver, North Carolina | ||
| Experience: | 15 years since riding on the street | ||
| Bikes Owned: | 9 | ||
| Accessories: D&D carbon pipes and an analog clock (timex)mounted on a home fabricated bracket | |||
| Modifications: Changed the wheel color to gold. Took off all the decals and that's about it. The next thing will be to cut the fender off. | |||
| Problems: I haven't really had any problems since I got the Dunlop tires off. I used to get a bad head shake upon letting go of the handle bars, and turn in's are much nicer on the Michelin's. | |||
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My last bike was a 900RR which in a straight line was a little faster, but the way this thing comes off corners is absolutly amazing. One of my riding buddies owns an R1, and he can't stop going on about the way mine squirts of the corners. Even with all the numbers the R1 throws out there when you're in a long 2nd gear corner coming out in the top of the R's the R1 has a tough time staying close, and not even close when it comes to the sound. This bike is the first bike I have been able to really slide around too, it's so controlable. As you can tell I absoutly love it. There is nothing out there that I would rather own. That Honda reliability always keeps me coming back. I sold my HAWK GT with 25,000 miles with no problems, and my RR with 32,000 and no problems there either, and this VTR already has 34,000 and still going strong!
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