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checksix
206 posts recovered 6 threads started First seen 6 Jun 2007 Last seen 7 Dec 2017
Threads started
6 in the archive- high crash area checksix · 13 Feb 2017 – 14 Feb 2017
- Tire Changing For Cheapskates checksix · 9 Oct 2014 – 19 Sep 2016
- Is This One Of Us On Front Page Of Us129photos.com ? checksix · 3 Jul 2009 – 9 Jul 2009
- How Much Fork Fluid Do I Need checksix · 13 Feb 2009 – 14 Feb 2009
- Toight Viffer checksix · 27 Nov 2008 – 7 Dec 2008
- Rear Passenger Footpeg Brackets checksix · 24 Aug 2008 – 29 Mar 2010
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Last 50 of 206- Master Lock Disc Brake Lock Review - DO NOT BUY So the "break" lock "broke" ?
- Lost the Love Funny you should mention the Miata. My wife has one and we sometimes pick a scenic destination and "meet for lunch". I take the viffer and she takes the Miata. But like you said, it's really more enjoyable when we both…
- Coolant one, the next no more The level in the reservoir may have dropped as air worked its way out of the system after your coolant change, due to insufficiently "burping". You might want to just refill the reservoir to the half way mark and then…
- Recommended 600 mile break in Change the oil and filter yourself. Save receipts for warranty purposes. The only things that need a "check up" are the chain slack and tire pressures, which you should be doing periodically anyway.
- high crash area Untreated = no salt. Good for bikes on warm days, bad for cars on icy days.
- high crash area The entrance to my favorite road now has a new sign. Short and to the point, it's located at Tabcat bridge, on the north end of "the dragon" by the river. Apologies if this is a repost.
- Rear cam tensioner plunger Before you panic, maybe it's something simple. Is the kill switch turned on? Is the battery fully charged? Did you perhaps flood the engine while trying to start it? Maybe hook up the bike to a car battery (car turned…
- Rough running after storage For sure check the air filter for critter nests. Some of the posts around here have amazing pictures of what mice can do.
- Rough running after storage Maybe just run some more fresh gas through it, mixed with a strong dose of seafoam. See if things improve after a few tanks.
- Left-hand turns are more difficult I have the reverse problem. Riding here in the mountains means entering right handers blind but left handers you can look across the lanes to get a bit more visibility. Ergo I'm better at lefties than righties. And have…
- Tire recommendation, please Another thumbs up for jakewilson both for both price and delivery time. On two occasions now I've had orders delivered in one day (they apparently have a tire warehouse in KY, I live in TN).
- New Motorcycle LSR Attempt this Month = Guy Martin Glad to see Guy Martin still going strong and wish him plenty of good luck. So what ever happened to Jason Disalvo ? He seemed to be doing some testing work, but then disappeared. Anybody know why?
- Bikes, Billfolds, Brotherhood First it was "Time for all dogs". Now another great piece of writing. You've got a gift for seeing things that I pass every day and don't take the time to stop and appreciate. Great stuff!
- Fork rebuilding with new valves and springs & Shock replacement The best trick I've heard (and used) is to leave the fork tube completely assembled, clamp it to a workbench so you can apply good pressure on the bolt, and use a cheapo $50 Harbor Freight electric impact wrench. The…
- 99 VFR800 Power Commander Maps I'm not sure if these are what you're looking for. I downloaded them from the powercommander website a few years back. maps.zip
- Just bought a track bike Wow. A turn key track bike with all the accessories for $2K ? Sounds like a great deal. Install new tires and enjoy.
- New 5th Gen, remarkable steering feedback Since it's your first time out for the season, did you check your tire pressures?
- Time For All Dogs To Be Dead Fantastic writing. Loved every word.
- Rothmans Resurrection - Bringing The Ultimate Barn Find Back To Life Looking forward to following this. Hope you plan to keep posting. Great find!
- Problems Finding And Downloading Power Commander 3 Usb Maps For 5Th Gen (1998) I think the power commander 3 software uses map files that have a ".djm" (= "dynojet map" ?) suffix. Attached below is the one I have on my '98. I somehow found this map on either the powercommander or dynojet website…
- Buying First Vfr That chain certainly was neglected. Makes you wonder if the bike received any maintenance at all.
- Unused Electrical Lead? There aren't any spare leads. You have to wire up your own at the battery. Search the forums for terms like: switched auxiliary power box. And welcome!
- Vfr800 Around Sydney Motorsport Park If you came home with a smile on your face, then your lap times were perfect. Edited March 16, 2016 by checksix
- Negative Reading That manual page doesn't seem right. You want to measure current, not voltage. To measure current you put the meter in series with the wire you want to measure and set it to "amps".
- Mirror Snapped Off By Passing Car Buy a new mirror and be happy you're not the guy laying in the road.
- Hi From Oz Welcome. Sharp looking bike. Haven't seen that color before, very nice.
- Tar Snakes Maybe because the tar snakes had a year to cure and harden?
- Where To Find Technical Papers On... If you want nitty gritty motorcycle dynamics and physics, the Cossalter book has it. Tons of force diagrams and equations and all that stuff. I bought it because I am (was) a physicist and found it interesting. But not…
- 12Oclocklabs Speedodrd I don't understand. How can the speedo accuracy change but not the odometer? They're both driven by counting revolutions of the output sprocket. They may be counting the same revolutions, but the output is different due…
- 12Oclocklabs Speedodrd I don't understand. How can the speedo accuracy change but not the odometer? They're both driven by counting revolutions of the output sprocket.
- 1986 Vfr 750R Rebuild This was a great thread to read. Thanks for sharing a piece of history with us. Good review here: http://raresportbikesforsale.com/featured-listing-1986-honda-vfr750r-rc30/
- 12Oclocklabs Speedodrd I've got one of these on my CBR. It's tiny and sits tucked away out of sight. The programming is a bit odd (just one button and one led) but not too hard to figure out. Set it once and forget about it.
- Steering Stem Tool 07916- 3710101 Replacement Don't use a hammer and screw driver. Buy the right tool when you need it. I'm pretty sure the referenced ebay item is the correct size, I bought a similar one a few years ago and it fit fine. I used it exactly once, but…
- New Bike, New Problems - Bike Cutting Out, Need Help! It could have been something simple like a loose battery connection. You tightened up the bolts when you reinstalled the battery and the problem went away. Maybe. Time will tell.
- Could Someone Please Loan Me $184,000? Couldn't find the NR on ebay, but came across this... http://raresportbike....com/tag/nr750/ containing lots more ways to empty your wallet, bank account, home mortgage, and retirement fund all in one shot.
- Know How To Reset This Alternate Honda Plastic Rivet Clip? This may help. [image: gallery_10606_3386_92346.jpg]
- Rear Suspension & Broken Chains My vote is a problem with the clamping bolt and/or eccentric rear axle bearing installation, causing the axle bearing to gradually rotate and tighten the chain as you ride. I think I recall reading that the bearing can…
- Refurbishing A Stolen, River-Found, Vfr 750... Wow, that all looks pretty sad and hopeless. Such a shame.
- Help With Vfr-Based Build? Google "torocharger".
- 5Th Gen Shopping; What To Look For? Ask the seller how well it does wheelies. If he says 'great', walk away.
- Plug Replacement -- Irridiums Worth It? If you've gone 50-75K on the original non-iridium plugs, then you might as well stick with non-iridium and go another 50-75K !
- Time For All Dogs To Be Dead Great writing. Hope you keep posting and have a great trip.
- Sag Setup Procedure On Stock 97 Suspension Some worthwhile reading on suspension set up is in this pinned post: http://www.vfrdiscus...ransformed-wow/ Though not specific to 4th gens, it addresses both free sag as well as total sag. Interesting reading. After…
- All Vfrs... Check Your Water Pump "weeping Hole" - Now! Just use a flashlight and one of those little round inspection mirrors on a telescoping wand and hold it under the water pump to see the weep hole.
- 1999 Vfr800 Centerstand Perhaps the previous owner shimmed up the rear shock? You'll need to lift up the tank and look under the rear, where the shock bolt comes through the frame. See if there are any washers that he might have stuffed in…
- Wobble On Bumps Over 70 Mph Front tire worn and/or out of balance (missing wheel weight) ?
- Rc30 Past And Present Owner's Discussion Jc, we need pictures! (Good story).
- Strange Tyre Wear Are you talking about the turned up lips around the edges? All my tires do that (Pilot Powers, 3-4 sets per year per bike, 3k miles per set).
- Gyro Camera (mount)?? I'm not sure if this one has been mentioned: http://www.pegdownra...om/gyrocam.html
- Is This For Real I prefer the manually operated version... [image: Rain_Star-4.jpg]
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