finally some pics of my interceptor

Sound Wave · August 14th, 2009, 08:15 PM

i had some time today to go for a ride. snapped some pics of the bike. it is a new 2008 honda vfr800 interceptor with abs brakes.

i got the optional saddlebags thrown in as part of the deal. they are very useful. each one has enough room to carry a full-face helmet. they come off of the bike in less than 10 seconds each. gotta say that they do drop the "cool factor" by a couple points though.

the first few times i rode the bike, i was on the freeway not realizing i was only in 3rd gear. on the highway, i can go like 45 mph with hardly touching the throttle. took a bit of adjusting but i am used to it now. i really like the sound when the vtec kicks on at 6500 rpms.

gotta say that it takes some of the fun out of the twisties. it handles it with little drama. "almost" making it boring. cranking the throtte on the ninja and taking the turns was a lot more fun.

haven't taken the wife on it yet. was supposed to be tomorrow, but my job screwed with my schedule.

anyways, sorry for the rambling. here are some pics:

Snake · August 14th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Very nice looking bike. I like how the bike's "personality" changes with the addition of the hard saddle bags.

kkim · August 14th, 2009, 08:20 PM

I would have kept the 250!

nah, nah, nah... beautiful bike.

hope the wife likes it as well. thanks for the pics.
ride safe.

CRXTrek · August 14th, 2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

the first few times i rode the bike, i was on the freeway not realizing i was only in 3rd gear. on the highway, i can go like 45 mph with hardly touching the throttle.

Nice bike,

Yeah, It's great not having to run thru the gears like its a diesel big rig.

girlracerphoto · August 14th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Nice Ride. Love the Silver!!

Racer x · August 14th, 2009, 09:09 PM

I had to pick between a black one and a silver one when I bought my 06 VFR . I went with black . I think the silver is better. It dose not show the road dirt as much .(Not that I let it stay dirty for more that an hour after getting home)And I just think it is very classy. The VFR is a wonderful bike It rules the highway.

I did the same thing the first time I rode it . I was just riding along about 75 80 mph when I realized I was in 3rd gear!

ninjabrewer · August 14th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Kewl, nice bike Gary. We will have to go riding if or when I ever get back down island.

nb

miks · August 14th, 2009, 10:19 PM

Beautiful bike! It has a vtec? Wow!

kkim · August 14th, 2009, 10:35 PM

mmmmm... vtec.

miks · August 14th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Lovely

I wonder how it looks like in the bike..

Verus Cidere · August 14th, 2009, 11:32 PM

I love the dual undertail exhaust! Also, I noticed you have a different type of swingarm than is usual. I've heard of them before, but I can't seem to remember what they're called. Regardless of that, what do you think of the swingarm? Any differences?

Sound Wave · August 15th, 2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

Kewl, nice bike Gary. We will have to go riding if or when I ever get back down island.

nb

thanks. yeah we definitely gotta go for a ride if you ever make it back here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

Beautiful bike! It has a vtec? Wow!

yeah, it goes from 2 to 4 valves at 6500 rpm. the change in the exhaust note sounds pretty cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Very nice looking bike. I like how the bike's "personality" changes with the addition of the hard saddle bags.

thanks. the bags really makes it look like the sport-tourer that it is. without it, it looks like a regular sport bike. i prefer the look without the bags, but i really love the added storage without having to wear a backpack. i haven't taken off the saddlebags since i installed them... except to snap the pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I would have kept the 250!

nah, nah, nah... beautiful bike.

hope the wife likes it as well. thanks for the pics.
ride safe.

thanks. yeah, i still miss the 250. too bad i don't have the parking space for it. i would have liked to have kept that as my fun bike. if the vfr is still painful for the wife to ride, i don't know what i will do. i guess ride solo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

Nice bike,

Yeah, It's great not having to run thru the gears like its a diesel big rig.

i am still breaking it in, so i am taking it easy. luckily it only has a 300 mile break-in period. curious to see what she will do. nothing crazy. on-ramp merging and stuff.

Sound Wave · August 15th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by girlracerphoto

Nice Ride. Love the Silver!!

thanks. also had a chance to buy a new 07. they came in metallic red or a red/white/blue combo. i really like silver/black so the silver was an easy decision.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

I had to pick between a black one and a silver one when I bought my 06 VFR . I went with black . I think the silver is better. It dose not show the road dirt as much .(Not that I let it stay dirty for more that an hour after getting home)And I just think it is very classy. The VFR is a wonderful bike It rules the highway.

I did the same thing the first time I rode it . I was just riding along about 75 80 mph when I realized I was in 3rd gear!

do you still have your vfr? for 09 they brought back the black, but none were available. that is ok, i like the dark silver better anyways.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verus Cidere

I love the dual undertail exhaust! Also, I noticed you have a different type of swingarm than is usual. I've heard of them before, but I can't seem to remember what they're called. Regardless of that, what do you think of the swingarm? Any differences?

thanks! i love the dual exhaust too. i thought the mufflers would be hot, but i can touch the heat shields with my hand without getting burnt.
as for the swingarm... i don't know if it has a special name. all i know is "single-sided swingarm." i really like the look of it. supposedly, it makes changing the tire really easy. also, adjusting the chain is easy. you don't have to worry about the left and right alignment being off. of course, it makes my rear stand useless. gotta sell it. good thing is that the bike comes with both a side stand and a center stand, so cleaning and lubing the chain will still be easy to do.

Sound Wave · August 15th, 2009, 12:53 AM

oh one more thing that i really like about this bike is that to change the pre-load, there is a knob above the right passenger foot peg. you just turn that left or right. no need for a wrench.

one bad thing is that the headers or the engine does get really warm. my right leg was getting uncomfortably hot with the riding jeans. my textile pants have built in heat shields so those work. i bought some oakley fire safety underpants. feels like spandex, but now i don't feel the heat when wearing my jeans anymore, so problem solved.

CRXTrek · August 15th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

one bad thing is that the headers or the engine does get really warm. my right leg was getting uncomfortably hot with the riding jeans. my textile pants have built in heat shields so those work. i bought some oakley fire safety underpants. feels like spandex, but now i don't feel the heat when wearing my jeans anymore, so problem solved.

Yeah, I think thats a given with any four cylinder stuffed into bodywork.
Mine runs up to 212 degrees in traffic and feels like a furnace blowing thru the vents in the sides when the fan kicks in.

komohana · August 15th, 2009, 09:44 AM

whoa gary!...nice dat buggah!

congrats! be safe!

sharky nrk · August 15th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

Yeah, I think thats a given with any four cylinder stuffed into bodywork.
Mine runs up to 212 degrees in traffic and feels like a furnace blowing thru the vents in the sides when the fan kicks in.

i really do not experience this, oddly enough..

back on topic - i love your VFR.......ALOT

i really am thinking hard about one of these as my next bike for its touring ability with enough sporty nature in reserve for fun. i like the connie14 and st1300 but don't think i really want or need one that big. the 800cc V4 on the vfr and size are right in the middle.

BTW, get a set of akras on that thing and listen up - AMAZING

noche_caliente · August 15th, 2009, 02:44 PM

looks great!

Sound Wave · August 15th, 2009, 07:21 PM

thanks guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

Yeah, I think thats a given with any four cylinder stuffed into bodywork.
Mine runs up to 212 degrees in traffic and feels like a furnace blowing thru the vents in the sides when the fan kicks in.

in stop and go traffic, mine got up to 222 degrees.

on the vfr forum, i found that it is completely normal though. i have heard that a richer tune will drop the operating temp by about 10 degrees or more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

i really am thinking hard about one of these as my next bike for its touring ability with enough sporty nature in reserve for fun. i like the connie14 and st1300 but don't think i really want or need one that big. the 800cc V4 on the vfr and size are right in the middle.

BTW, get a set of akras on that thing and listen up - AMAZING

i had it narrowed down to either this bike or the bmw f800st. basically something sporty that i can still take my wife around with. seeing and sitting on them side-by-side at the dealership, made the decision easy for us. while nice, the bmw looks boring by comparison. also, the honda's engine is supposed to run a lot smoother. while researching which to buy, i came across this video:

Link to original page on YouTube.

as far as the akrapovics, i don't think they make them for the vfr. i am thinking of going with the leo vince carbon fibers later on. i hear that the carbon fiber shell won't transmit too much heat to the saddlebags.

CRXTrek · August 15th, 2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

thanks guys

in stop and go traffic, mine got up to 222 degrees.

on the vfr forum, i found that it is completely normal though. i have heard that a richer tune will drop the operating temp by about 10 degrees or more.

On mine it won't trip the HIGH temp warning until 248* F so no worries.
Try some Engine Ice ,it lowered mine

engine ice

Sound Wave · August 15th, 2009, 08:39 PM

i have heard mentions of engine ice. thanks for reminding me. gonna do some research on it.

AnarchoMoltov · August 15th, 2009, 10:06 PM

CONGRATS!! on the new bike.....Looks sick!!!!

Are you gonna keep that rear fender?

tinng321 · August 18th, 2009, 06:31 AM

very nice looking bike. what's the max speed on one?

Sound Wave · August 18th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnarchoMoltov

CONGRATS!! on the new bike.....Looks sick!!!!

Are you gonna keep that rear fender?

thanks. yeah, i am planning on keeping it. it doesn't look as bad as the stock ninja one. also, i learned my lesson after riding in the rain on the 250 with the fender eliminator.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

very nice looking bike. what's the max speed on one?

thanks. i believe the specs said around 154 mph. way more than i will ever be able to use. i believe it was set-up more for mid-range power rather than top speed. still learning about the bike.

muffinman · August 18th, 2009, 11:27 PM

finally, some pics of the beast! congrats gary

JaeL · August 23rd, 2009, 08:09 PM

look at the ass on her!!

Sound Wave · August 24th, 2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

finally, some pics of the beast! congrats gary

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaeL

look at the ass on her!!

she does have a pretty fat ass with the bags on, but boy are they convenient!

oh. btw, here is one more pic that was taken today. went riding to the west side of the island with a couple friends.

Mista Bob · August 29th, 2009, 12:54 AM

Damn man, nice bike.
I've always wanted a VFR 800, they look awesome, sound amazing, go fast and all the while being comfy!
What more can one ask for?

zartan · August 29th, 2009, 01:05 AM

"go Gary go"!!!!

Sound Wave · November 2nd, 2009, 02:41 PM

just a small update. my bike was getting up to 245 degrees in stop and go traffic. i ended up getting a power commander and engine ice and now my bike has never gone above 220 degrees. i am used to the heat and it doesn't bug me anymore.

also put in a k&n air filter, grips, puig screen... i ordered a -1 front sprocket and a speedo healer to fix the speedometer.

anyways, here are some pics of me riding from a couple weeks ago.

i really love the way she looks... especially without the saddlebags.

btw, those are cortech riding denin/leather pants. also, i am wearing icon shorts and icon knee/shin guards... just in case you guys get on me for wearing jeans.

mike_sema · November 2nd, 2009, 04:49 PM

man she looks good as hell with or without the bags

Racer x · November 2nd, 2009, 04:49 PM

I miss my VFR

ninjabrewer · November 2nd, 2009, 05:19 PM

Gary, bike is looking good. Can't wait till I get, who knows when, and we can go riding again. Where were those pics taken?

nb

tjkamper · November 2nd, 2009, 06:26 PM

Beautiful Bike.

Sound Wave · November 2nd, 2009, 08:57 PM

thanks everyone. i appreciate the compliments... eric, why did you sell the vfr? these bikes don't seem to be too popular, but i don't really understand why. i guess possibly because it is a sport tourer and not a super sport?

my main beef with this bike is that it is pretty heavy... although, it is only a factor when i am trying to walk the bike back into a parking stall.

chris, that is at sandy beach. there is a photographer who hangs out there on the weekends. he takes pics of bikers going by. his website is www.808shots.com. dkstariob told me about it.

CZroe · November 2nd, 2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verus Cidere

I love the dual undertail exhaust! Also, I noticed you have a different type of swingarm than is usual. I've heard of them before, but I can't seem to remember what they're called. Regardless of that, what do you think of the swingarm? Any differences?

Actually, it's a "shaft drive" as opposed to being "belt" or "chain" driven. Most shaftdrive swingarms are single sided but there are many single-sided swingarms that still use chains (Ducati, for example).

Sound Wave · November 2nd, 2009, 10:38 PM

actually, my bike is chain driven. i wish it had a driveshaft. it would make maintenance simpler. the all-new vfr1200 is shaft driven.

i guess the upside of being chain driven is that i am able to change my gear ratio with a simple swap of a sprocket (i just got email confirmation that my -1 sprocket shipped today

)

CZroe · November 2nd, 2009, 11:03 PM

Oh yeah... I see it now.

Someone was parking one nearby several nights last week and I noticed the shaftdrive so I didn't look at yours too closely.

I don't know what kind of maintenance goes into a shaftdrive model but someone on these forums was complaining about theirs recently as if it was way too much trouble.

Edit: Ah! Here it is...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Hawaii

...

...
BTW... the BMW has been sold. (I hated shaft drive!)
...

Sound Wave · November 3rd, 2009, 12:24 AM

i think the maintenance of the driveshafts are minimal.

i think the main problem with many of them is that the response is not as quick as a chain driven bike. also supposedly there is some lash when you release and then open the throttle again. this is just what i have read. i have never ridden a bike with a shaft before, so i could be wrong.

i read that the newer bmw, the k1300 is supposed to have a dampener that reduces that effect. the new vfr 1200 has some sort of system that also reduces the backlash. i would imagine that would be the trend from now. idk.

CZroe · November 3rd, 2009, 12:44 AM

Never heard a Goldwinger complain.

I noticed that some shaft-drives have a true reverse gear. I'm sure it helps when engineering that.

August 14th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#1
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	finally some pics of my interceptor i had some time today to go for a ride. snapped some pics of the bike. it is a new 2008 honda vfr800 interceptor with abs brakes. i got the optional saddlebags thrown in as part of the deal. they are very useful. each one has enough room to carry a full-face helmet. they come off of the bike in less than 10 seconds each. gotta say that they do drop the "cool factor" by a couple points though. the first few times i rode the bike, i was on the freeway not realizing i was only in 3rd gear. on the highway, i can go like 45 mph with hardly touching the throttle. took a bit of adjusting but i am used to it now. i really like the sound when the vtec kicks on at 6500 rpms. gotta say that it takes some of the fun out of the twisties. it handles it with little drama. "almost" making it boring. cranking the throtte on the ninja and taking the turns was a lot more fun. haven't taken the wife on it yet. was supposed to be tomorrow, but my job screwed with my schedule. anyways, sorry for the rambling. here are some pics:

August 14th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#5
girlracerphoto girlracerphoto Name: Danielle Location: Central Florida Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 18	Nice Ride. Love the Silver!! __________________________________________________ Check me out! girlracerphoto.blogspot.com & www.twitter.com/girlracerphoto

August 14th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#7
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Kewl, nice bike Gary. We will have to go riding if or when I ever get back down island. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

August 14th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#8
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Beautiful bike! It has a vtec? Wow! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

August 14th, 2009, 11:05 PM	#10
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Lovely I wonder how it looks like in the bike.. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

August 14th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Very nice looking bike. I like how the bike's "personality" changes with the addition of the hard saddle bags.

August 14th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I would have kept the 250! nah, nah, nah... beautiful bike. hope the wife likes it as well. thanks for the pics. ride safe.

August 14th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#6
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I had to pick between a black one and a silver one when I bought my 06 VFR . I went with black . I think the silver is better. It dose not show the road dirt as much .(Not that I let it stay dirty for more that an hour after getting home)And I just think it is very classy. The VFR is a wonderful bike It rules the highway. I did the same thing the first time I rode it . I was just riding along about 75 80 mph when I realized I was in 3rd gear!

August 14th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	mmmmm... vtec.

August 14th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#11
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I love the dual undertail exhaust! Also, I noticed you have a different type of swingarm than is usual. I've heard of them before, but I can't seem to remember what they're called. Regardless of that, what do you think of the swingarm? Any differences? __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

August 15th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#14
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	oh one more thing that i really like about this bike is that to change the pre-load, there is a knob above the right passenger foot peg. you just turn that left or right. no need for a wrench. one bad thing is that the headers or the engine does get really warm. my right leg was getting uncomfortably hot with the riding jeans. my textile pants have built in heat shields so those work. i bought some oakley fire safety underpants. feels like spandex, but now i don't feel the heat when wearing my jeans anymore, so problem solved.

August 15th, 2009, 09:44 AM	#16
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	whoa gary!...nice dat buggah! congrats! be safe! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

August 15th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#18
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	looks great! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 15th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#21
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	i have heard mentions of engine ice. thanks for reminding me. gonna do some research on it.

August 15th, 2009, 10:06 PM	#22
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	CONGRATS!! on the new bike.....Looks sick!!!! Are you gonna keep that rear fender?

August 18th, 2009, 06:31 AM	#23
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	very nice looking bike. what's the max speed on one?

August 18th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#25
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	finally, some pics of the beast! congrats gary

August 23rd, 2009, 08:09 PM	#26
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	look at the ass on her!! __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

August 29th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#28
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Damn man, nice bike. I've always wanted a VFR 800, they look awesome, sound amazing, go fast and all the while being comfy! What more can one ask for?

August 29th, 2009, 01:05 AM	#29
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	"go Gary go"!!!! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

November 2nd, 2009, 02:41 PM	#30
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	just a small update. my bike was getting up to 245 degrees in stop and go traffic. i ended up getting a power commander and engine ice and now my bike has never gone above 220 degrees. i am used to the heat and it doesn't bug me anymore. also put in a k&n air filter, grips, puig screen... i ordered a -1 front sprocket and a speedo healer to fix the speedometer. anyways, here are some pics of me riding from a couple weeks ago. i really love the way she looks... especially without the saddlebags. btw, those are cortech riding denin/leather pants. also, i am wearing icon shorts and icon knee/shin guards... just in case you guys get on me for wearing jeans.

November 2nd, 2009, 04:49 PM	#31
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	man she looks good as hell with or without the bags __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

November 2nd, 2009, 04:49 PM	#32
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I miss my VFR Last futzed with by Racer x; November 2nd, 2009 at 04:52 PM. Reason: already posted

November 2nd, 2009, 05:19 PM	#33
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Gary, bike is looking good. Can't wait till I get, who knows when, and we can go riding again. Where were those pics taken? nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

November 2nd, 2009, 06:26 PM	#34
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Beautiful Bike. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

November 2nd, 2009, 08:57 PM	#35
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	thanks everyone. i appreciate the compliments... eric, why did you sell the vfr? these bikes don't seem to be too popular, but i don't really understand why. i guess possibly because it is a sport tourer and not a super sport? my main beef with this bike is that it is pretty heavy... although, it is only a factor when i am trying to walk the bike back into a parking stall. chris, that is at sandy beach. there is a photographer who hangs out there on the weekends. he takes pics of bikers going by. his website is www.808shots.com. dkstariob told me about it.

November 2nd, 2009, 10:38 PM	#37
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	actually, my bike is chain driven. i wish it had a driveshaft. it would make maintenance simpler. the all-new vfr1200 is shaft driven. i guess the upside of being chain driven is that i am able to change my gear ratio with a simple swap of a sprocket (i just got email confirmation that my -1 sprocket shipped today )

November 3rd, 2009, 12:24 AM	#39
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	i think the maintenance of the driveshafts are minimal. i think the main problem with many of them is that the response is not as quick as a chain driven bike. also supposedly there is some lash when you release and then open the throttle again. this is just what i have read. i have never ridden a bike with a shaft before, so i could be wrong. i read that the newer bmw, the k1300 is supposed to have a dampener that reduces that effect. the new vfr 1200 has some sort of system that also reduces the backlash. i would imagine that would be the trend from now. idk.

November 3rd, 2009, 12:44 AM	#40
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Never heard a Goldwinger complain. I noticed that some shaft-drives have a true reverse gear. I'm sure it helps when engineering that.

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