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racer-wanna-be

22 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 17 Mar 2009 Last seen 18 Jun 2011

Threads started

7 in the archive
  1. Temp Switch gone bad. Engine knocks racer-wanna-be 4 18 Apr 2011 18 Apr 2011 racer-wanna-be · 18 Apr 2011 – 18 Apr 2011
  2. Two Day Trip Suggestions for New England racer-wanna-be 8 9 Mar 2011 16 Mar 2011 racer-wanna-be · 9 Mar 2011 – 16 Mar 2011
  3. Love and Hate of the VFR racer-wanna-be 27 22 Dec 2009 23 Dec 2009 racer-wanna-be · 22 Dec 2009 – 23 Dec 2009
  4. Amber Signal Lens For 07 racer-wanna-be 11 6 Oct 2009 8 Oct 2009 racer-wanna-be · 6 Oct 2009 – 8 Oct 2009
  5. Radiator Fan Did Not Come On...then It Did? racer-wanna-be 3 16 Aug 2009 16 Aug 2009 racer-wanna-be · 16 Aug 2009 – 16 Aug 2009
  6. What Size Dowco Cover To Buy racer-wanna-be 2 17 Jul 2009 19 Jul 2009 racer-wanna-be · 17 Jul 2009 – 19 Jul 2009
  7. 07 Vibration Revisted racer-wanna-be 4 17 Mar 2009 17 Mar 2009 racer-wanna-be · 17 Mar 2009 – 17 Mar 2009

Recent posts

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  1. PR3 Review 18 Jun 2011 14:02 I was on the fence about changing tires. I had a few millimeters of tread before the rear was at the wear bars and the front had just bit of cupping. But a dealer had a special on tires so I pulled the trigger a bit…
  2. Temp Switch gone bad. Engine knocks 18 Apr 2011 20:57 [image: View Post]gll429, on 18 April 2011 - 03:47 PM, said: i ALWAYS add a manual on off switch to my fan. as i live around major cities that get hit with mega traffic jams its a simple thing to do. find the power wire…
  3. Temp Switch gone bad. Engine knocks 18 Apr 2011 16:01 2007 VFR800: A couple of times last year the coolant temp shot up to about 225F without the fan coming on. I got stuck at the tolls once and the temp went to about 260 before I could safely get of the road (no boil…
  4. Two Day Trip Suggestions for New England 16 Mar 2011 13:12 [image: View Post]y2kvfr, on 09 March 2011 - 04:12 PM, said: I live at the base of Mt Greylock. After this winter I would stay away from the Berkshires side of Route 116, but rather take Route 2 west. Route 2 to 100 to…
  5. Two Day Trip Suggestions for New England 9 Mar 2011 13:55 For the fist time in years I have the time to get out for some overnighters. Boston's North Shore is the launching point. I have been pouring over Google maps for ride routes and I am looking for something different…
  6. At a crossroads 23 Jan 2011 13:54 I too say if you can't ride relaxed and enjoy it, hang it up for awhile . Something else to consider on the long term care issue. Make sure you have a signed health care proxy filled out and that your wishes are…
  7. 4th oil change, looking sketchy? (metal chunks) 7 Oct 2010 22:57 I am guessing if you had chucks like that in your oil the the motor would be making all kinds of bad noises...if it ran at all. You could cut open the old filter and look at that. I am with the road crap falling out of…
  8. Newbie sprocket question 20 Sep 2010 01:02 [image: View Post]46alpha, on 17 September 2010 - 09:01 PM, said: Stock chain will fit fine. The problem will be finding a +2 rear. Sprocket Center seems to be the only place that has them, but far too many here have…
  9. bought a new 1987 VFR700F, a few questions 17 Aug 2010 21:49 Owner's manual here: http://www.helminc.c...8610&itemtype=N I would flush the brake and clutch systems as well. Inspect the hoses for cracks and such Nice find!
  10. Sprocket Trouble 17 Jul 2010 23:09 [image: View Post]FJ12Ryder, on 17 July 2010 - 06:05 PM, said: I don't want to pay good money and then have jury rig something to make it work. Having to grind washers just won't cut it for me. If it takes a beveled…
  11. Sprocket Trouble 17 Jul 2010 22:53 I too just ran into this problem. I just ground a flat beveled edge on the washers. Only a few mm, just enough to clearance the bevel on the flange. I held the washer with pliers and ground the edge at an angle on the…
  12. Love and Hate of the VFR 23 Dec 2009 10:55 [image: View Post]EmeraldVFR, on 22 December 2009 - 11:36 PM, said: The sport-touring crowd doesn't like it because the VFR doesn't tour as well as their FJR1300, Connie, etc. (which, technically, is true.) "Real" sport…
  13. Love and Hate of the VFR 22 Dec 2009 22:19 [image: View Post]skuuter trash, on 22 December 2009 - 05:15 PM, said: ..not too many really bad Motorcycles left on the market, regardless of Brand..... :fing02: :beer: Great point!
  14. Love and Hate of the VFR 22 Dec 2009 21:38 I have noticed a polarized opinion of VFR's in general. There is lots of praise for the 6th gen and older in the motoring press and plenty here who think the bike is the greatest thing on two wheels. Yet, I see much…
  15. Gap Around The Seat 25 Oct 2009 10:18 Gap at the Seat?.....I thought this was a different kinda thread...... :cool:
  16. Factory Luggage.. 18 Oct 2009 23:21 I got mine here... $873 w/free shipping 07 red p/n: 08L52-MCW-1G0 http://www.masoncity...r=08L52-MCW-1G0
  17. Amber Signal Lens For 07 7 Oct 2009 19:44 Well now that I know what is involved, I have shelved the idea. I was expecting a quick swap of oem parts. You know, 2 screws, pop off one lens, replace with a new one. NOT! I got enough half finished projects already…
  18. Amber Signal Lens For 07 6 Oct 2009 05:37 [image: View Post]Goosechef, on Oct 6 2009, 01:22 AM, said: 04 came with them. Thnaks OUCH! $300 for the rear....I don't like the look that much!!!!!
  19. Amber Signal Lens For 07 6 Oct 2009 05:20 I like the look of the amber/yellow turn signal lenses better than the clear my 07 came with. I did a search but cant find the answer. I believe the older 6 gen came with the colored lens. Looking for what years (if…
  20. Radiator Fan Did Not Come On...then It Did? 16 Aug 2009 13:15 This happened once before last year while at the same place and under the same conditions?! Both times it was approaching tolls on RT 95, both time in 90's, with miles of slow and stop and go traffic. Radiator fan did…
  21. What Size Dowco Cover To Buy 17 Jul 2009 23:41 I have an old beat up cover that needs replacing. It was on my CBR1000f. The cover is a bit tight to get on and off. Is this normal for the "right fit"? The Dowco site calls for the same cover for most sport bikes,…
  22. 07 Vibration Revisted 17 Mar 2009 12:59 I posted last year on a vibration problem. Its noticeable with the engine is running and gets worse while the bike is in motion. Still no solution. This all began after changing the oil and filter, adjusting the idle…

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