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Tag Archives: VFR1200F
Episode 53: Daylight Target Acquired
Episode 53 – November 14, 2010
What happens when you’ve got 6 people in a mini van, a rider behind them and 10 miles of road on which to drive and ponder? Well, obviously, you discuss how best to take the rider out using a paintball gun. Poor James.
If you’re reading our show ‘blog, you’ve no doubt seen some of Denise Dickenson’s ride reports. This week we invite Denise on the show to discuss her impressions after riding the VFR1200, and Denise’s history in riding in general. 180,000 miles on her FZ1. Let that sink in.
After our discussions, we run through a few news items, including a big tire comparison article in Motorcycle USA, a Ninja 1000 review including pricing and some technical information, and the Tiger 800 gets priced (in Europe). If the pricing goes as expected, this will be a VERY competitively-priced product.
Aerostich say Thank You to the vets with a 10% discount for active service members, and our “Genius or Madness†pick of the week falls a little on the “huh…?†side of things; The StreetRyder passenger grab handle. Just click and see.
Inforoonies and linkydinks.
- The custom white VFR 1200 mentioned by Denise
- Street tire comparison discussion
- Ninja 1000 review
- I only mention this because the bike is getting a lot of press.
- Aerostich offering 10% discount to active service riders.
- As an expression of thanks to riders who serve our country, Aerostich/RiderWearHouse is pleased to announce a 10% Active Military Service Discount now available on all Aerostich branded RiderWearHouse catalog items, including Roadcrafter and Darien riding apparel.
- The Tiger 800s get prices in Europe
- Tiger €8,990
- Tiger XC €9,990
- BMW G800GS €10,200/$11,455
- 2010 Street Triple R €8,990/$9,599
- 2010 Thruxton SE €9,990/$9,349
- Do we wanna talk about WTF products?
Episode 44: Swarf
That’s right, swarf. You say you don’t know what swarf is? That’s OK, neither did we until we read about the recall on Honda’s VFR1200F. We’re also talking about PBR which apparently has nothing to do with bad American beer. It has everything to do with Kawasaki’s brand new ZX-10R. Speaking of Kawasaki, they’re looking for consumer input on the tiniest Ninja. We also talk about a good deal on an Italian bike (how often does that happen?), good brakes on a silly bike and some new-fangled, hi-tec armor.
- Linkaroni and Cheese
- PBR The first team to select the 2011 ZX10R
- VFR1200 Recall in the UK
- Kawasaki Ninja 250R Web Survey (This link may not work, let me know)
- MG Offers an Incentive on the Stelvio
- Honda Fury now offered with ABS
- D3O
- Opening music by KunK
Episode 35: Zing!
This week Chris and I talk about the VFR1200F’s new (over priced) high-tech (over priced) dual clutch (over priced) transmission (it costs a lot). We also cover Ducati’s rumored run at Mr. Max’s power cruiser crown, the Sprint ST’s continued existence and Kawasaki’s newest Ninja.
We’ll give you a peak at a gizmo that will keep your iPhone out of harm’s way as long as you have one of those ancient 3G or 3GS models and we’ll talk about a CEO that actually rides what he builds. Then there’s a very large gathering of R1 and R6 riders at The Tail of the Dragon including one very well equipped Mr. Chuck Graves. Yep, that Chuck Graves. Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and many other get their festival Mojo working in Sturgis. We wrap it all up with the shocking revelation that California does not feel the love for loud aftermarket pipes.
Links
- Bikes
- Gear
- Other Really Interesting Stuff
- Music
Episode 24: Shift Leather
Episode 24
- News and Opinion
- Gov. Schwarzenegger endorses Zero Motorcycles
- Norton delivers first bike from Donington Park
- New MV Agusta F4 for 2010
- MCN reviews Suzuki’s GSX1250F
- Rider Magazine reviews Honda’s VFR1200F
- Arizona may legalize lane splitting
- Rider covers modular helmets in the May 2010 issue
- Review
- Music provided by Music Alley
- Opening music: ‘No Way’ by KunK
- Additional music: ‘Countach’, ‘Crampbone’, ‘We Goin Now’ and ‘Monkeyshine Pantsuit’ by The Cassettes
Episode 7: Happy Holidays!
Episode 7 for December 6, 2009
- News
- The new VFR gets a price
- Holiday Gift Guide
- Under $25
- $25 to $100
- Music provided by Music Alley
- Opening music: ‘No Way’ by KunK
- Additional music because nothing says “Christmas” like hair metal
- ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town‘ by Dokken (Caution: Music plays automatically when the page loads)
- ‘Jingle Bell Rock‘ by Nelson
- ‘Jingle Bells‘ by Skid Row
Episode 2
Episode 2 for the week of November 1, 2009
- News and Opinions
- What is “sport-touring”?
- Is Sport-touring a mindset?
- Is it just going fast while touring?
- Is it sticking to back roads and just avoiding interstates?
- Is there really such a thing as a “sport-touring” bike?
- gear selection for the cold/wet
- Is waterproof mutli-season gear just a myth?
- Opinions on zip-in liners…
- Current gear selections?
- Follow up to last week’s discussion
- Removed ride review of the VFR1200R http://cmgonline.com/content/view/1831/254/
- More interest in Buell http://www.motorcycledaily.com/23october09_buellrises.htm
- Mods and Rides
- Turning a motorcycle
- Countersteering – why is this such a hotly debated topic?
- General Winter riding tips
- Links
- Contact
- feedback@thepacepodcast.com
- thepacepodcast.com
- thepacepodcast.com/forums (a work in progress)
- Music provided by Music Alley
- Opening music: “No Way” by KunK
- http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=fd8d99d1215e164f0120bd7a04f92282
- Remaining music: “Love Is War”, “Yours is a Small Still Voice” and “Seven Hungry Miles” by No Go Know (My Space page)
- http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=b3cd61185d57573cedb5f4f596a06e3f
Episode 1
Episode 1 Recorded Thursday, October 22
- News and Opinion
- BUELL
- Gone for good or will HD release a rebranded line of bikes?
- Will Erik stay with HD and then retire?
- Will he become involved in privateers?
- Will he start something new?
- Will HD release the Buell name and licenses/patents?
- http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/20/buell-will-be-back-county-officials-throwing-axed-hd-brand-a-li/
- VFR1200F
- Next big thing?
- Is it too little too late?
- Will the expected price point be too high?
- Opinions on sales and marketplace reception once it’s “real” in dealerships?
- Review temporarily removed – http://cmgonline.com/content/view/1836/254/
- http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/honda-vfr1200f-launch-first-riding-impressions/8565.html
- Honda’s approach to the US market
- Is the future of Honda’s offerings just RR bikes and DN-01 style cross-segment machines?
- Is dropping half the lineup and focusing on a few models alone good enough?
- Is their heyday over? Are they destined to always leapfrog the other SS/RR bike makers?
- $27K for a goldwing…? $12k for the RR, $15K for the DN-01, $16k (est) for the VFR… is Honda becoming the next BMW in terms of pricing and perceived value?
- BUELL
- Mods and Rides
- Powerlet install
- trouble spots
- physical placement of the connectors
- FUSE!!!
- Powerlet install
Music provided by Music Alley: “No Way” by KunK