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TomP
69 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 7 Oct 2008 Last seen 4 May 2017
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Last 50 of 69- Help needed - VFR dying after 75 minutes on interstate Another satisfied VFRness owner here. That, along with an onboard voltmeter and due diligence with connectors, is cheap insurance. Good luck!
- Lost rear sprocket whle riding. Congrats, man. I've been following this thread from afar, and although it's beyond my skill level, it's very inspiring to see someone tackle a problem beyond their skill level and see it through. Enjoy the ride! Tom
- Opinions On Held, Klim, Olympia, Rukka Riding Gear Another vote for Aerostich here. My Gore-tex Darien has held up for many years, and still does not leak. I've crash-tested it, as well as Aerostich's repair service, and both came through with flying colors. Great…
- Cell phone mount Contact member Huntinggunns. Fred makes the slickest ram mount around. You can read all about it here: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/topic/81271-new-and-improved-alternative-ram-mount/#comment-1000775
- Owners Manuals and other 98-01 Honda VFR Service Manual | Optimized & BookmarkedNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads Thanks, MarriedMan. Seems like every time I used the 2-file version, I opened the wrong one first. It never occurred to me to combine them. Much appreciated!
- Crossing Australia - Twice! Nice trip -- and your write-up both feeds and increases my own wanderlust. Any gear you brought that you'd leave behind next time? (And anything you wish you'd had with you that you didn't bring?)
- Crossing Australia - Twice! Very cool trip, and for a good cause to boot. Thank for the great write-up!
- A Long Ride - April 2016 It looks absolutely awesome. I'd consider installig a voltmeter if you haven't already. Lookign forward to hearing more!
- Kill-Switch Causing Fi Light Warnings And Random Engine Cut-Outs (5Th Gen 2000) Well that's certinly where I'd start, given those symptoms.
- Heated Gloves Or Grips? I went with gloves -- Warm & Safe, controlled with their heat-troller -- because I cover the brake lever with two fingers when I ride. (I ride until they salt the roads; typically it's below freezing by the time I put…
- 919 Front End? Always liked the 919 and the 599 -- understated looks, and under-appreciated bikes. But if you're going to all the trouble, why not opt for USD forks?
- Gsxr Mirror Mounts For 6Th Gen Bikes Taking Orders Now As the owner of a pair of the originals on my fifth gen, I cannot recommend these highly enough. The improved light profile from the front is astounding. A no-brainer if you believe in the importance of being seen.
- East To West... One-Way 19 Day Adventure... What a great write-up of an awesome trip! I glanced at it, thinking it was a long read I'd come back to, but I just couldn't stop. It made my morning -- thanks!
- Auxillary Light Reccommendation I put a set of Denali D2s on my fifth gen this spring. They are awesome.
- Sw-Motech Alu-Rack Topcase Adapter Plate Failed! I've had nothing but great experiences with Twisted Throttle. Upstanding people who understand riders because they are riders.
- Gsxr Mirrors On 6th Gen It's hard to be sure, since I've got my face right next to the mirrors as I reach for the turn signal switch. Nevertheless, it appears that my running lights are brighter than the turn signals -- they actually seem to…
- Gsxr Mirrors On 6th Gen Just went out and checked, and they seem to be the same brightness either way. I'm not sure why,, given that the running light wire is providing the current for the running light functin, and the blinker wire does the…
- Gsxr Mirrors On 6th Gen 4 in total; 2 per side -- one for the running light wire, one for the blinker wire. No need for one on the ground wire.
- Gsxr Mirrors On 6th Gen Wgregt, search back through this thread for information on wiring them up. To have the miorrors act as both running lights and signals, you need to put a diode on each of the VFR's 2 "hot" wires -- turn signal and…
- Auxiliary Lights I just put a set of Denali D2 LED lights from Twisted Throttle on my fifth gen. The difference, if you'll pardon the expression, is night and day. http://www.twistedth...ss-and-m8-mount There's not a lot of places to…
- Waterproof Overgloves? Triple-digit gloves from Aerostich. $47, and like everything they make, they're top quality. And they pack small.
- Thoughts On Buying Used... Not to turn this into a valve adjustment thread, but since they're a Honda dealer, asking them to do it if they don't have the reocrds for it could be a potential bargaining chip as well. Good luck!
- A Farewel A beautiful bike, with some beutiful photos. I hope the new owner enjoys it.
- Scary First Ride! The shop may recommend this anyway, but I'd consider replacing both front and rear tires given the shape the front was in.
- 1999 Vfr800 Resurrection Awesome work!
- Sport Touring Boots That You Can Walk A Mile In You might also consider Aerostich's combat touring boots (or the Lite version). I don't have them, but a couple of my buddies have worn them for years, and absolutely love them. Not Gore-tex, and not cheap.
- Owners Manuals And Other 5Th Gen Super High Resolution Wiring Diagramsnew Maintenece File In Vfrd Downloads This may be a duplicate post, but I just opened the layered psd file -- very cool! Thanks for all the hard work!
- Bls Lowering Blocks Ditto.
- Causes For Excessive 5Th Gen Mileage Yes, that's way too low. First thing I'd look for is a stuck thermostat.
- Laminar Lip Feed Back/replacement Mirrors? Haven't used a Laminar Lip, but I recently put on an MRA X-creen variable spolier from Twisted Throttle that makes a huge difference for me -- much quieter. I'm 6' and on a 5gen, and it helps on a both a stock and…
- Low Cost Mod Set up your suspension correctly for your weight and riding style. Simply adjusing the sag (which costs nothing but a little time) can make a world of difference.
- Compact camping gear I use an Alps Mountaineering Mystique 1.5 tent -- it's more roomy than a solo tent, but not as big as a two-person. ANother thing that's incredibly useful is a lightweigh silicon-nylon tarp and some cord. That way you…
- 5Th Gen Stock Muffler/silencer Question I bolted a stock '98 on to my '00 wtih no problem. Tom
- Cheapest and most effective mod youve made LOUD horns. One timely blast and they paid for themselves many times over.
- Is This Chain Dead? :) Keep in mind that a lot of riders prefer the OEM front sprocket because it's got rubber(like) dampening built in, where aftermarket ones are solid metal and seem to transmit more vibration.
- Well I Done D@mn Did It! Nice score. I got the same one a few years ago, and nothing but good things to say about it -- especially since it's paid for itself several times over.
- Left Side Mirror Became Really Loose I can't tell from the photos, but those may be Darth Bling's GSXR mirror mounts, in which case the pivot bolt is a giant phillips-head bolt. If so, use a slotted screwdriver on it to avoid crushing the wires -- you'll…
- Lake Superior Tour - July 2013 - Suggestions? While in Minnesota... If you're a 'stich fan, their world headquarters (and only location) is in Duluth. Palisade Head outside of Silver Bay is pretty cool. Baptism River and Temperance River are both good places to…
- The Rebirth Of An Rvf400 Wire Harness.... Wow! Persistence, ingenuity, and beautiful work. Thanks for sharing!
- Accident Questions??? If you have any physical injuries, or even twinges of pain, get them checked out now. Sometimes adrenaline, etc. mask symptoms that manifest themselves later. Like expvet, I am not suggesting that you fake anything --…
- Hi-Viz Helmets and clothing When I switched from a gray textile jacket to a hi-viz Aerostich Darien, I could (and still can) literally watch people's heads turn as I rode through intersections. It seems like the most common comment after a…
- What Suspension for the non-racer? One other option to consider is finding a used Penske, Ohlins or other premium aftermarket shock. Not needing it NOW, of course, increases the chances of finding one that fits your budget.
- VFR800 vs other lightweight ST's Best of both worlds: Torocharger. http://www.aaperf.com/vfrkit-gen6.html
- Member down - roadpilot What a story. I salute Bob for saving his own life -- it couldn't have been easy, and I'm not sure many would have the presence of mind to do what seems unthinkable sitting here at my desk. Al lthe best for a speedy…
- Build or buy? Too bad nobody builds a custom frame for the V4 like Rickman, etc. used to for various powerplants back in the 60s & 70s. It would be way cool to have a state-of-the art chassis with the 5th gen motor.
- JUST PUSHED MY BIKE 3 MILES!!! DAG!!! Geico also covers towing for bikes, although you might have to actively add to your policy. I think it's an extra $2 or $3 a year.
- A Very Slow Relaxing VFR Ride Video N i c e .
- Don't ride like this! (I made a squid vid) Squideo?
- Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. Thoughts and prayers to you both, especially Bill and his family...
- Headlight replacement If you buy a standard H4 bulb, you'll also have to clip or bend one of the tabs to make it fit. You'll see when you compare the old and new bulbs.
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