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Old Dec 13, 2021 | 10:54 AM
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**** Covid - Let's See Those VTRs

Its been a while since I've been on here.

But lets see everyone's VTR and what have you done to it lately and or what trips have you been on recently with the best moto!

For moi: Sadly not much riding in 2021 - New job is back in NYC since 7/21 - thus not home during week, but I did ride to Lake Erie in June/July & then to Columbus, Oh to see my nephew. I wanted to take a swim in Lake Erie - not sure why, but mission accomplished. Rode mostly secondary roads. Pa has very rural areas, particularity north of I-80. Realized that there's no reason to be in Erie, Pa - but glad I did it. After a rain storm in WVa. knew that new tires were needed. (Got some Pirelli Angel GTs mounted in Columbus.) Slabbed from Wheeling to Columbus, but caught the backroads that I wanted to ride on way home after 4th of July. Rt. 555 in Ohio is a great road.
I rode 13 hrs from Columbus home - 617 miles - my *** was killin me. Don't think I want to do that many miles in a single day again.

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Kettle Creek State Park

Kinzua Viaduct

Kinzua Viaduct

Watch that wind

Waiting out passing storm - west of Pittsburgh airport

Rt. 555 in Ohio
Old Dec 13, 2021 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by nnjhawk02
Its been a while since I've been on here.

But lets see everyone's VTR and what have you done to it lately and or what trips have you been on recently with the best moto!

For moi: Sadly not much riding in 2021 - New job is back in NYC since 7/21 - thus not home during week, but I did ride to Lake Erie in June/July & then to Columbus, Oh to see my nephew. I wanted to take a swim in Lake Erie - not sure why, but mission accomplished. Rode mostly secondary roads. Pa has very rural areas, particularity north of I-80. Realized that there's no reason to be in Erie, Pa - but glad I did it. After a rain storm in WVa. knew that new tires were needed. (Got some Pirelli Angel GTs mounted in Columbus.) Slabbed from Wheeling to Columbus, but caught the backroads that I wanted to ride on way home after 4th of July. Rt. 555 in Ohio is a great road.
I rode 13 hrs from Columbus home - 617 miles - my *** was killin me. Don't think I want to do that many miles in a single day again.

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Rt. 555 in Ohio
Look at that road!
Old Dec 14, 2021 | 11:57 AM
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dori out for a few spins before winter in and around not so warm Belfast.

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Old Dec 14, 2021 | 04:13 PM
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How is anyone supposed to follow that ^^^??
Old Dec 14, 2021 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolverine
How is anyone supposed to follow that ^^^??
🤣 Agreed.
Here's mine in all it's glory.


Yeah it's the one in front. 😳😇 Hey I'm trying to finish this project. 🤷😉

Even the new Ninja is apart and being modified. 🤦🧐😍
Been a while since I posted with any progress. 🤙
Old Dec 14, 2021 | 06:05 PM
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I haven't got mine out for a proper photo shoot yet.
Old Dec 15, 2021 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolverine

I haven't got mine out for a proper photo shoot yet.
that is proper clean..
Old Dec 15, 2021 | 05:36 PM
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New Yeller

Now I can post since I don't have to follow and am far enough removed from dori.

Here's the most recent acquisition from Jerry out in Colorado a year ago, my "B" bike. The other girl is in the basement in pieces. It was 70-something here in my part of Illinois today and I DID NOT go for a ride being two weeks post-op for a total knee replacement. Obviously picked a stupid time to have that done.

Pictures are a bit dated as she's currently sporting a double bubble and high-rise Staintunes, but most importantly, she's still yellow.


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Not a recent photo. Top of Mule pass, looking north west.
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Originally Posted by xeris

Not a recent photo. Top of Mule pass, looking north west.
are those standard downpipes?. that picture makes them look like a larger bore?
Old Dec 16, 2021 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fabiostar
are those standard downpipes?. that picture makes them look like a larger bore?
The exhaust is a full Akrapovic system. Reflection might be the cause.
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Originally Posted by xeris
The exhaust is a full Akrapovic system. Reflection might be the cause.

they are a real nice system. i sold a storm about 18 months ago that had a full Akra on it and wish id kept it and hoarded it away.
Old Dec 19, 2021 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by fabiostar
they are a real nice system. i sold a storm about 18 months ago that had a full Akra on it and wish id kept it and hoarded it away.
Hind sight is a wonderful thing. One of many parts that have become unobtainium as the decades roll by.
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Originally Posted by xeris
Hind sight is a wonderful thing. One of many parts that have become unobtainium as the decades roll by.

Thats Why - ya never sell a great moto! And the VTR is one those!!

VTR at Camelback
Old Dec 26, 2021 | 03:21 PM
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love the fairing, did you buy it like that or convert a race item with the two holes?
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Originally Posted by fabiostar
love the fairing, did you buy it like that or convert a race item with the two holes?
ordered it through MotoForza fairings that way. It’s a work in progress as the stock fairing stay does not work with it…
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Originally Posted by YoshSuperHawk
ordered it through MotoForza fairings that way. It’s a work in progress as the stock fairing stay does not work with it…
looks the very ticket.
Old Jan 16, 2022 | 08:24 PM
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Getting there slow and steady. Making sure everything looks good and lines up right!
Second pic shows the SP2 swingarm nicely
Old Jan 17, 2022 | 12:46 PM
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that is proper nice looking, was it hard to fit the SP swinger?
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I lucked out and purchased the whole setup from my buddy who got it from hawkster on here.
Everything was fabricated to fit right up and all I had to do was figure it out.
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iv kinda toned mine down a little, removed is the red front dymag, its just getting to old for road use so im back to a honda wheel, the dymags can hang on the wall and look pretty.

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Old Jan 22, 2022 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fabiostar
iv kinda toned mine down a little, removed is the red front dymag, its just getting to old for road use so im back to a honda wheel, the dymags can hang on the wall and look pretty.

We’re they showing signs of corrosion?
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As I sit behind this lapper - cold in this Winter of the new year - 2022 - I'm wondering about riding. My mind usually isn't too far from these thoughts.

My VTR - will 20 yrs old in May (bought it on my BDay at the late moto dealer in Dumont NJ - Amols - great place that was...)

So I need to think of a road trip - Memorial weekend - Thinking about 5 days - maybe get back to WVa. But explore more in the Central south part - maybe get into Kentucky a bit.

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Originally Posted by Wolverine
We’re they showing signs of corrosion?
well the rear one broke the sprk carrier about 3 years ago and tried to kill me so i dont wana take the risk with the front one, i did xray it twice a year but for the sake of a few pounds in weight i will just use the Honda front..
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Bought new in 99

Orthopedic issues have limited my saddle time the last few years, got a leftover 15 FJ09 in 16 as a result and have 55k miles on it but will never sell my fastest red VTR. Have a 76 RD400 to I want to get back on the road.



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Not a SH or a decent photo. New to me and more fun than (insert your favorite saying).
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Originally Posted by xeris

Not a SH or a decent photo. New to me and more fun than (insert your favorite saying).
Nice. Looks light.
Old Mar 6, 2022 | 10:43 PM
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Yes **** covid I 2nd that.
Havent taken any pics this year heres last summer riding around WA






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