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Here's a collection of links I've found useful or entertaining. It's by no means exhaustive, but these are sites that I've visited in the past. I do my best to keep up with changes, but let me know if you find a dead link.

VFR Specific

The VFR Homepage
VF/VFR list
VFR750 list on Yahoo
Texas VFR Garage
VFRworld.com
Authoritative VFR FAQ
Troutman's VFR page: fill out the survey, get stickers, etc., also check out the GPS resources.
V Source

General Motorcycling

Safety and Training Sites

Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Virginia Rider Training Program
Motorcycle Tips and Techniques
Hurt Report Abstract: Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures (1981)
Reg Pridmore's CLASS Riding School
Jason Pridmore's STAR Riding School
Snell Memorial Foundation: "We don't make helmets, we make them safer."

Maintenance Topics

The Great Oil Debate
Motorcycle Oil v. Automotive Oil
Larry's FZR page: a kindred spirit on the subject of maintenance and high-priced moto-specific products.
Very good guide to DIY tire changing.
Another FAQ on DIY tire mounting and balancing

Accessory and Gear Links

GIVI: hard bags
Micron Exhaust
Motorcycle Gear Review: read the reviews; post a review.
FAQ on bike security

Links with lots of links

Ronnie Cramer's Motorcycle Web Index

Honda Motor Company

Honda's North American Page
Honda's UK Offerings

Organizations

American Motorcyclist Association
Honda Riders Club
Honda Sport Touring Association
Motorcycle Riders Foundation: protecting our rights in the nation's capital
Ride To Work: Motorcycles are transport too.
Iron Butt Association

Local groups

DC Cycles: email list and general interest site for the Washington area.
Potomac Area Road Riders: touring oriented group of riders in the Washington area.

On-line Vendors

Motorcycle Leather Exchange: source for used apparel, located in Takoma Park, Md.
Planet Honda Racing: OEM parts and Hondaline accessories.
Dennis Kirk: a good catalog to have on the shelf.
Chaparral: another good print catalog to have around.
Aerostich: I finally bought one of their used suits and love it. They sell lots of other gear, oddball stuff and trinkets too.
AGV Store: I purchased a two-piece leather suit direct from AGV as a close-out special. Great suit, great fit, great price.
Arizona Motorsports: ask about the VFR list discount.
Service Honda: OEM parts source.
Ron Ayers Motorsports: OEM parts source.
Motoport: riding apparel.
New Enough: another source for used apparel.
Dynamo Humm

Publications

Motorcycle Consumer News
Motorcycle Daily
The Thinking Rider
Motorcycle Online
MotorcycleWorld.com
Virginia Wind: Virginia touring publication.

Racetracks

Summit Point: our local track in WV.
Virginia International Raceway: near Danville, Va.
Rausch Creek: central PA.

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In "Our Nation's Neighborhood"

Capitol Hill, Washington DC, USA

Last modified 22APR2003.