VFR Thread, How many of us have 'em? - Page 129

DFH · 09-07-2012, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm Shadow

i looked at that, but i do like the option of taking a pillion.

you just cant get quality equipment anymore.

You have quality equipment. Givi have supplied, in exchange for your cash, a top box mount with all the fittings necessary to carry safely its load of a top box with a reasonable payload for the life of your bike, assuming you choose to use all the mounts supplied in the kit. As it is not desirable or wise to carry heavy loads cantilevered up high & well behind the axle line so it absurd to expect a manufacturer to build a top box & mount stressed for a 30kg payload.

stoops · 09-07-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm Shadow

i looked at that, but i do like the option of taking a pillion.

you just cant get quality equipment anymore.

Is having a top box a requirement? There are other options if you can do without.

Storm Shadow · 09-07-2012, 05:15 PM

Yes n no. Daily its convenient but not nessary ive got it off atm using panners. But going touring ill need it for the space.

I personally think the extra brackets are ugly crude didnt fit or line up poorly made i had to file the holes bigger to fit the supplied screws. Do not match the rest of the brackets and are a poor add on not designed for the rack.

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stoops · 09-07-2012, 07:15 PM

I hear ya, 90% of the time I need sidecases only, so I went with sw-motech racks, they're good, quick on and off, but block the seat keyhole, so seat removal is annoying, if I need more space I'm strapping a bag to the passenger seat, oh well

Storm Shadow · 09-07-2012, 10:35 PM

Dont get me wrong ive got a shed full of soft luggage i use with my other bikes. Its just u only have your luggage stolen once on tour. So i only want to tour with hard lockable luggage or just dont leave things out of sight which isnt practicle when touring if u actually wana see things oncthe way

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NVTS · 09-08-2012, 11:35 AM

I'm in. 2003 with Heli's, Givi's and Hot Hands.

dino1 · 09-11-2012, 08:06 AM

As to the SW Motech racks blocking the seat release, I went to a locksmith and they cut a shorter key that I then ground off the top till it would fit between the lock and the rack. The ignition key is so long to reach the bottom of the switch, they cut the same key on a shorter blank that matched the profile of the ignition key.

stoops · 09-11-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino1

As to the SW Motech racks blocking the seat release, I went to a locksmith and they cut a shorter key that I then ground off the top till it would fit between the lock and the rack. The ignition key is so long to reach the bottom of the switch, they cut the same key on a shorter blank that matched the profile of the ignition key.

not a bad idea at all, thanks

Mazaev · 09-14-2012, 07:25 AM

Finally got some 2-up touring done on the 5th gen. Worked flawlessly on a 9 day trip around New England. Loving this bike more and more. With a large tank bag on top of whats pictured, we we able to fit enough gear for camping, tools, clothes and souvenirs. Only problem with the VFR compared to the 'Strom in this regard was that the top case wouldn't let me fit the two dry-bags on top of the pelicans so it was replaced with a 3rd drybag (cheap Walmart ones that work great).

Another thing that I'm finding rather funny about the VFR are the random conversations I keep having with people in cars at stoplights lately. Most of them start with "Hey.. I had a '96!!!" and usually end with how much they regret selling theirs.

ElsieMan · 09-15-2012, 12:46 PM

I have some VFR750R's. I am pretty excited about the new one. I built it myself. It is registered as 2012!

http://rc30.yolasite.com/project.php

Lil' Steve · 09-16-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElsieMan

I have some VFR750R's. I am pretty excited about the new one. I built it myself. It is registered as 2012!

http://rc30.yolasite.com/project.php

Niiiice.

Storm Shadow · 09-16-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElsieMan

I have some VFR750R's. I am pretty excited about the new one. I built it myself. It is registered as 2012!

http://rc30.yolasite.com/project.php

Omg man ur a legend

send on a small touch screen by a guy with fat fingers

Ray of Sunshine · 09-17-2012, 04:06 AM

Oh. My. God.

Gfacter · 09-17-2012, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElsieMan

I have some VFR750R's. I am pretty excited about the new one. I built it myself. It is registered as 2012!

http://rc30.yolasite.com/project.php

Wow nice job, that is a ton of dedication. I rode a NC35 (RVF400) once that a friend bought overseas.

DELTATANGO · 09-17-2012, 07:55 AM

Guru.

09-07-2012, 07:15 PM	#1924
stoops let's ride Joined: May 2012 Location: SE WI Oddometer: 19	I hear ya, 90% of the time I need sidecases only, so I went with sw-motech racks, they're good, quick on and off, but block the seat keyhole, so seat removal is annoying, if I need more space I'm strapping a bag to the passenger seat, oh well __________________ 1998 Honda VFR

09-11-2012, 08:06 AM	#1927
dino1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: cen tex Oddometer: 133	As to the SW Motech racks blocking the seat release, I went to a locksmith and they cut a shorter key that I then ground off the top till it would fit between the lock and the rack. The ignition key is so long to reach the bottom of the switch, they cut the same key on a shorter blank that matched the profile of the ignition key. __________________ 1987 BMW R80 (SOLD) : ( 1996 Honda elite 80 2000 honda vfr no flames, skulls or cupholders : [ 1995 orange speed triple (SOLD) : {

09-17-2012, 04:06 AM	#1933
Ray of Sunshine Queer but Accepting Joined: Feb 2004 Location: 42deg 32' N 73deg 46' W Oddometer: 16,702	RC 30 Guy Oh. My. God. __________________ For the love of Baldy, would someone please buy my bikes? For the next several days I will be telling a true abdenture from my own life. It seems harrowing, and will involve a sighting of Richard Gere, but I want to share this for many reasons.

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09-07-2012, 05:15 PM	#1923
Storm Shadow Thread Ninja Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Arashikage Clan Oddometer: 1,155	Yes n no. Daily its convenient but not nessary ive got it off atm using panners. But going touring ill need it for the space. I personally think the extra brackets are ugly crude didnt fit or line up poorly made i had to file the holes bigger to fit the supplied screws. Do not match the rest of the brackets and are a poor add on not designed for the rack. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

09-07-2012, 10:35 PM	#1925
Storm Shadow Thread Ninja Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Arashikage Clan Oddometer: 1,155	Dont get me wrong ive got a shed full of soft luggage i use with my other bikes. Its just u only have your luggage stolen once on tour. So i only want to tour with hard lockable luggage or just dont leave things out of sight which isnt practicle when touring if u actually wana see things oncthe way Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

09-08-2012, 11:35 AM	#1926
NVTS stupid hipster dufus Joined: May 2006 Location: Big Lick Virginia Oddometer: 477	I'm in. 2003 with Heli's, Givi's and Hot Hands.

09-14-2012, 07:25 AM	#1929
Mazaev Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: The rotten apple. Oddometer: 133	Finally got some 2-up touring done on the 5th gen. Worked flawlessly on a 9 day trip around New England. Loving this bike more and more. With a large tank bag on top of whats pictured, we we able to fit enough gear for camping, tools, clothes and souvenirs. Only problem with the VFR compared to the 'Strom in this regard was that the top case wouldn't let me fit the two dry-bags on top of the pelicans so it was replaced with a 3rd drybag (cheap Walmart ones that work great). Another thing that I'm finding rather funny about the VFR are the random conversations I keep having with people in cars at stoplights lately. Most of them start with "Hey.. I had a '96!!!" and usually end with how much they regret selling theirs.

09-15-2012, 12:46 PM	#1930
ElsieMan Elsie Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Oddometer: 3	I have some VFR750R's. I am pretty excited about the new one. I built it myself. It is registered as 2012! http://rc30.yolasite.com/project.php

09-17-2012, 07:55 AM	#1935
DELTATANGO Motorcyclist and Dog Walk Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Oddometer: 12,665	Guru.