Northern Va Ride II

[DNA]

That's easy, just talk to anyone in my service department.  

Would he need to get the HOV service agreement?  Is that still available?

[Sport-Touring]

[DNA]

Paging Mr and Mrs Duc - please go to this thread:
https://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,8755.0/topicseen.html
I believe this program was made for your needs!  

[Riceman]

Sticking head above radar...oops, slipping again...(plop)....

Need for riding has been in great demand....time on the other hand....limited.

"Hello"....there you have it

[Maximus]

Thats interesting.  I'm having this problem with the VFR.  It seems to have lost some of that old spark.  In discussing it with the wife, I noted the VFR's qualities, and she said that if it were a husband, that's  the type she'd choose.  I pointed out that bikes should be like mistresses, practicality is often not the #1 thing.

I keep coming back to the multi-strada, tuono, V-strom as possible replacements.


I wish I had funds to just buy something, but I'd have to kick the VFR out to get something new, and test rides are kinds tough around these parts.

Any other suggestions?

Or perhaps, just keep on truckin' with the VFR. Marry it, sort of.


--jeff

Interested in a 2005 yellow Ducati 800 ss?  Just about 5600 miles (6000 mile service done) new tires, pipes, air filter, lots of extras.

Let me know if you are interested.  I am afraid it won't be getting to much love now that the 1098 is here.

[cb400]

Thanks, but not what I had in mind.  

The 1098 is sweet.


--jeff

[hovmaven]

[ Don't give me grief here, any of you mods:  I'll post this in classifieds if none of these guys want it. ]

I have a Harbour Freight MC tire changing rig in my garage.  I bought it two years ago, then a lot of things went sour.  The thing is still in the two boxes.  If any of you local riders want it, you can have it.  You pick it up here in Reston.

I'll take it!  I can pick it up next Saturday.  

I have a 4x8 open trailer at the house.  Let me know if you need it to move things.

I wish I was in Sweden.    

[TWI]

I'll take it!  I can pick it up next Saturday.  

I have a 4x8 open trailer at the house.  Let me know if you need it to move things.

I wish I was in Sweden.    

You got it!  

Thanks for the offer of the trailer.  I think we can handle the stuff.  Except for the desk.  It would be easier if it could be disassembled, but that ain't happening without a hammer.  And my proficiency with hammers and desks is low (ask Dot   ).

[DNA]

ESTN road trip Sunday?
Anyone interested in breaking in a new set of tires by riding down to Sparta NC (313 miles from the temple) having lunch with the stragglers and riding home?
650 mile day - I bet they have pie.  Just a thought.

[hovmaven]

I'd be up for that ride, but alas, I'm on the wrong side of the Atlantic right now.  

VFR update -- service said the mechanic went through the vtec system and it was ok -- a cam chain tensioner is on order.  If the part gets in, the ride should be ready by next week.  

[cb400]

The big yellow VFR is for sale (See the classifieds), not that it'll find a loving home among this group (some persons excepted).


Who wants to tell me all about V-Stroms?  

Someone here has one I believe.


--jeff

[MarcS]

The big yellow VFR is for sale (See the classifieds), not that it'll find a loving home among this group (some persons excepted).


Who wants to tell me all about V-Stroms?  

Someone here has one I believe.


--jeff

Duck has a V-Strom. It's really, really slow.

[Duck]

Duck has a V-Strom. It's really, really slow.

 

Honestly, one of my favorite bikes of all time.  They are comfortable, cheap and handle fairly well.  I have 5500 miles on mine without a hicup.  

[hovmaven]

Off to the classifieds. . ..  

[cb400]

Duck, you have a V or a Wee?

I'm leaning toward a 650, supposed to handle a bit better/smoother.


--jeff

[DNA]

 

Honestly, one of my favorite bikes of all time.  They are comfortable, cheap and handle fairly well.  I have 5500 miles on mine without a hicup.  

And that my good friends, is a record!  And the strongest testimony possible.
The Strom is so fun, Duc even rides in the rain and cold now!
One stall in my garage sits empty, waiting for the next flashy bit of plastic to catch his attentions, but nothing so far.

BTW - its Rally season!!!!!

[MarcS]

He has a V. It takes work to keep up with him, and he's always smiling, and (at least, at an idle) it didn't look like it was vibrating, so I guess it's a pretty good bike.

I picked up a ZX14 a couple of weeks ago...sold the GS, ended up "making money" on the transaction. I guess I just have to get the hyperbike disease out of my system. And I couldn't bond with the GS, despite how great it was. It was just too much bike for me...

A bit over 1100 miles now and the rear tire is starting to square off. Downside of living in the boonies is that it's a 50+ mile ride to get anywhere. It's really tame under 6k RPMs -- torque is pretty on-par with the BMW up until 4-5k, but the BMW would be gasping at 7k, and the ZX14 is just starting to grin...

[DNA]

 
ZX14?  I didn't see that one coming.
Squared off back tire?  Umm, yea, right....commuting .  
When can I ride it?  

[Windblown]

...I couldn't bond with the GS, despite how great it was. It was just too much bike for me...

Let me get this straight... You gotta ZX14 cause the GS was too much bike???    

I've never met ya but I like you already!  

[Riceman]

He has a V. It takes work to keep up with him, and he's always smiling, and (at least, at an idle) it didn't look like it was vibrating, so I guess it's a pretty good bike.

I picked up a ZX14 a couple of weeks ago...sold the GS, ended up "making money" on the transaction. I guess I just have to get the hyperbike disease out of my system. And I couldn't bond with the GS, despite how great it was. It was just too much bike for me...

A bit over 1100 miles now and the rear tire is starting to square off. Downside of living in the boonies is that it's a 50+ mile ride to get anywhere. It's really tame under 6k RPMs -- torque is pretty on-par with the BMW up until 4-5k, but the BMW would be gasping at 7k, and the ZX14 is just starting to grin...

HELLO OUT THERE....I dont think I'm alone any more.  MarkS...What part of King Goerge?  Familiar with Prez Lakes, Lake Jefferson?

[Riceman]

He has a V. It takes work to keep up with him, and he's always smiling, and (at least, at an idle) it didn't look like it was vibrating, so I guess it's a pretty good bike.

I picked up a ZX14 a couple of weeks ago...sold the GS, ended up "making money" on the transaction. I guess I just have to get the hyperbike disease out of my system. And I couldn't bond with the GS, despite how great it was. It was just too much bike for me...

A bit over 1100 miles now and the rear tire is starting to square off. Downside of living in the boonies is that it's a 50+ mile ride to get anywhere. It's really tame under 6k RPMs -- torque is pretty on-par with the BMW up until 4-5k, but the BMW would be gasping at 7k, and the ZX14 is just starting to grin...

Forgot...congrats on the ZX...BTW, they sell fuel at the Temple....dont ask me...try one of the long standing members why and how this is.  I just know that it is