New Toy in the Garage
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, Mar 28 2012 02:03 PM
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 02:03 PM
What a ride, this thing has POWER and a smooooth V-4 engine.
There is no better therapy, than a ride.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 02:15 PM
OH PETEY a new VFR. very nice but kinda expensive?What a ride, this thing has POWER and a smooooth V-4 engine.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 02:25 PM
Nice looking ride there!! I would be all over something like that if I rode alone.... grats 
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 02:59 PM
What a ride, this thing has POWER and a smooooth V-4 engine.
My brother just bought one of those a couple of weeks ago.
Last weekend he insisted I ride it. Well, what was I supposed to do, he is my brother.
He rode my FJR. He had ridden it before but had forgotten what it was like. He had many great things to say about the FJR. 'Course we already knew all that.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 03:11 PM
Oh my, I'll never be able to keep up with you now. 
Beautiful bike petey!!
Beautiful bike petey!!
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 03:59 PM
What a ride, this thing has POWER and a smooooth V-4 engine.
Nice! Most of the dealers have them discounted pretty good too. I test rode one at a Honda Demo day last fall. I was impressed!
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 04:34 PM
I love your 2010 VFR. Great power, terrific handling and an absolute blast to ride. Yes, in case you have not guessed already, I also have a 2010 VFR1200F along with my 2006 FJR. I must admit, the riding position was a bit tiresome at first, but now that my body has had time to adjust it almost feels wierd when I get on the FJR after riding the VFR. I bought mine
in October, 2011 and got $5000 off suggested retail. I just hope I don't end up underneath the jail because the power is so
addicting I just want to twist the neck off the throttle everytime I ride. ENJOY!!
in October, 2011 and got $5000 off suggested retail. I just hope I don't end up underneath the jail because the power is so
addicting I just want to twist the neck off the throttle everytime I ride. ENJOY!!
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 04:55 PM
Congrats... nice looking and well designed bike.
Here are some intesting Specs:
"Rated at 170 hp at 10,000 rpm, with a hefty 95 lb-ft of torque at 8750 rpm, the VFR’s 1237-cc V4 engine has an unusual cylinder layout. To keep the area where tank and seat meet as narrow as possible, Honda put the two cylinders from the center of the crankshaft at the rear of the vee, with the two outer cylinders located at the front.
...Honda’s Unicam valvetrain, which employs one camshaft per bank, acting directly via bucket tappets on the inlet valves while controlling roller rockers that actuate the exhaust valves. Unicam thus requires valve-lash adjustment by shims at the inlet side and by screw adjusters at the exhaust side."
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Here are some intesting Specs:
"Rated at 170 hp at 10,000 rpm, with a hefty 95 lb-ft of torque at 8750 rpm, the VFR’s 1237-cc V4 engine has an unusual cylinder layout. To keep the area where tank and seat meet as narrow as possible, Honda put the two cylinders from the center of the crankshaft at the rear of the vee, with the two outer cylinders located at the front.
...Honda’s Unicam valvetrain, which employs one camshaft per bank, acting directly via bucket tappets on the inlet valves while controlling roller rockers that actuate the exhaust valves. Unicam thus requires valve-lash adjustment by shims at the inlet side and by screw adjusters at the exhaust side."
http://www.popularme...utch-test-drive
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 04:57 PM
Outstanding Motorcycle Herr Petey, it will suit your performance riding style perfectly!
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 05:42 PM
Sweet bike petey, congrats on the purchase!
You keeping an attorney on retainer now...
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You keeping an attorney on retainer now...
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 06:07 PM
Wow. Must be performance over beauty, eh Petey? 
(As phast as Phetey is on an PhFjr,this ride should lead to many phantastic memories and tickets!)
(As phast as Phetey is on an PhFjr,this ride should lead to many phantastic memories and tickets!)
Walked away 
Is it really crashing if you don't fall down?--
I wouldn't change a fucking thing; I've lived hard, played hard, and I ain't done yet. I've paid some severe penalties along the way, but the rewards have been so much greater; even if for just have participating in the game of life with utmost abandon. It's not who rides the furthest in a day, but rather in a lifetime. CBA member #1, IBA #31845 and very proud of both.
Is it really crashing if you don't fall down?--I wouldn't change a fucking thing; I've lived hard, played hard, and I ain't done yet. I've paid some severe penalties along the way, but the rewards have been so much greater; even if for just have participating in the game of life with utmost abandon. It's not who rides the furthest in a day, but rather in a lifetime. CBA member #1, IBA #31845 and very proud of both.
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Posted 28 March 2012 - 07:01 PM
Thanks guys, I'll try to stay out of trouble. My SO reminds me every time I leave for a ride. 
I can get in just as much trouble (ticket wise) with my little 650cc Versys, really ... I can prove it.
I can get in just as much trouble (ticket wise) with my little 650cc Versys, really ... I can prove it.
There is no better therapy, than a ride.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 04:33 AM
Petey,Petey, you're gonnna give us oid guys a bad rep.
That's ticket me red for sure.
Renton Cycle had one on the floor couple of years ago, all tricked out with hard bags and larger touring screen,if I didn't already have an FJR.............
That's ticket me red for sure.
Renton Cycle had one on the floor couple of years ago, all tricked out with hard bags and larger touring screen,if I didn't already have an FJR.............
Don't Know Where I'm Going........But this is Where I've Been
Normal People.....................Scare me
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Normal People.....................Scare me
Anyone who doesn't know what soap taste like never washed a dog.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 04:38 AM
Dang...just...DANG.
Pretty envious here in Wheaton.
You been over to Arky yet? How does it perform on AR roads?
Congrats petey.
Pretty envious here in Wheaton.
You been over to Arky yet? How does it perform on AR roads?
Congrats petey.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 04:49 AM
Petey,Petey, you're gonnna give us oid guys a bad rep.
That's ticket me red for sure.
Karl, you did know that Petey was the only Kamikaze Pilot in the German Luftwaffe didn't you?
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 05:32 AM
Nice ride, congrats.
Sat on one in the dealership 2 weeks ago, didn't note the price, but it did
have a discount sticker on it.
I guess it's an In-betweener or hybrid....touring-crotch rocket.
Enjoy and always be safe.
Sat on one in the dealership 2 weeks ago, didn't note the price, but it did
have a discount sticker on it.
I guess it's an In-betweener or hybrid....touring-crotch rocket.
Enjoy and always be safe.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 06:34 AM
Nice looking scoot, Petey! I was over at a local Honda dealer a couple of weeks ago and they had one in the showroom. "Interesting" looking.
So, what're ya bringing to NERDS? The VFR or the Versys???
And when's the VFR going to Alaska? I haven't seen any pictures or anything so I think you've never been there.
So, what're ya bringing to NERDS? The VFR or the Versys???
And when's the VFR going to Alaska? I haven't seen any pictures or anything so I think you've never been there.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 06:40 AM
And when's the VFR going to Alaska? I haven't seen any pictures or anything so I think you've never been there.
You know Andy, petey's eventually going to kick your ass for real: And Bust and Chuy will be unable to stop him! Chuck Norris would much rather fight a bear than petey!
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 07:10 AM
Very nice Petey.
I rode one when they first hit the dealership. I remember two things about the ride, the seat was lower [could flat foot the bike] and that the motor was a beast [very quick and very smooth].
Congrats!
I rode one when they first hit the dealership. I remember two things about the ride, the seat was lower [could flat foot the bike] and that the motor was a beast [very quick and very smooth].
Congrats!
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 07:18 AM
Nice bike, Petey. Hope to see that one at NERDS in August!
PS - now I see why you asked about V4 engine smoothness in that other thread.
PS - now I see why you asked about V4 engine smoothness in that other thread.
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