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VFR Capt.Bob

457 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 20 Oct 2007 Last seen 24 Nov 2024

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10 in the archive
  1. 5th Gen Parts VFR Capt.Bob 1 30 Sep 2019 30 Sep 2019 VFR Capt.Bob · 30 Sep 2019 – 30 Sep 2019
  2. 09 FZ1 VFR Capt.Bob 1 10 Aug 2019 10 Aug 2019 VFR Capt.Bob · 10 Aug 2019 – 10 Aug 2019
  3. New badge for VFRCAPT Bob VFR Capt.Bob 9 7 Dec 2017 8 Dec 2017 VFR Capt.Bob · 7 Dec 2017 – 8 Dec 2017
  4. Let's Ride Sat or Sun 6/10 or 6/11 VFR Capt.Bob 24 10 Jun 2017 7 Jul 2017 VFR Capt.Bob · 10 Jun 2017 – 7 Jul 2017
  5. I am back! With UFO 99 VFR800 VFR Capt.Bob 59 31 May 2017 7 Jun 2017 VFR Capt.Bob · 31 May 2017 – 7 Jun 2017
  6. Lake Hughes loop Superbowl Sun. 930am VFR Capt.Bob 6 3 Feb 2017 13 Feb 2017 VFR Capt.Bob · 3 Feb 2017 – 13 Feb 2017
  7. New donation from VFR Capt.Bob VFR Capt.Bob 1 20 Jan 2017 20 Jan 2017 VFR Capt.Bob · 20 Jan 2017 – 20 Jan 2017
  8. Track Day at Willow Springs Sun. Oct. 23 VFR Capt.Bob 7 2 Oct 2016 7 Dec 2016 VFR Capt.Bob · 2 Oct 2016 – 7 Dec 2016
  9. What would you do? VFR Capt.Bob 41 15 Mar 2010 25 Mar 2010 VFR Capt.Bob · 15 Mar 2010 – 25 Mar 2010
  10. Can I Run A 190 Rear For The Track? VFR Capt.Bob 9 4 Mar 2009 4 Mar 2009 VFR Capt.Bob · 4 Mar 2009 – 4 Mar 2009

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  1. Upper cowl damage 24 Nov 2024 04:35 My 99 has a similar side and upper fairing issue caused by prius darting out of the carpool lane last second directly into me. Managed to stay upright but dumbo turn signal got completely punched in and a small piece of…
  2. He was a valued member, a great friend and I will miss him! 11 Dec 2023 04:04 Ah man Darryl, so sorry to hear this. Lance was such good guy. Haven't been on here at all lately. I just knew him as your friend Lance and the most surprisingly helpful, friendly and sincere person I'd come across from…
  3. What did you do to your VFR Today? 27 Jun 2021 14:56 Sounds like what I just finished doing to my 99 VFR. Stater checks out good with static and running test. R/R checks out good. Its a newer SH689DA. Cut, soldered stater wires w heat shrink tube and added some electical…
  4. Highway 1 FUBAR'd again! 25 Jun 2021 14:16 Well you guys have done it now. I was planning on missing the Laguna Seca trip. Been working nonstop in a refinery the last month or so. Those pictures and my own memories of the many pilgrimages to Laguna Seca and one…
  5. Highway 1 FUBAR'd again! 20 Jun 2021 17:03 What no updates? Road ia open for now with some 1 way traffic stops. Laguna Seca road trip coming up for some friends going to AMA races in July. There you go again Moriarity. Hitting me with those negative vibes. It's…
  6. Tankbag magnets 30 May 2020 23:14 When I retire a tank bag I remove the magnets before I toss it. Use them to keep loose nuts and bolts while I work on machines or to organize my 1/4 sockets so they don't roll away. They are great for organizing and…
  7. Question on VFR800, anno 2000 front wheel spacers questions - rotors touching fork 30 May 2020 23:03 Hate it when that happens. Especially when I change my own tires. Haha. I now highlight the direction arrow on the tire and rim with paint markers so I don't screw it up. Happy riding. 13 minutes ago, JPmoller Thanks…
  8. Another Epic Ride 30 May 2020 22:43 Great write up. Beautiful country.
  9. Question on VFR800, anno 2000 front wheel spacers questions - rotors touching fork 30 May 2020 22:35 I can't imagine the rotor bolt heads rubbing the fork leg unless the spacers are wrong or you or he installed the front axle wrong. You have to tighten the axle nut completely before you tighten your pinch bolts. In…
  10. Bike vs. car in the twisties 13 May 2020 17:56 I took my wife's Prius fully occupied seats up The Snake in Malibu. The family loved it and when we got to the Ranch up top we were headed to I had used up all the battery power driving out of the turns as hard as I…
  11. Heated Grips for a '98 17 Mar 2020 03:33 I used the cheapo Trackside ones on my 98 vfr. No real complaints. But today would go with the symtech ones. Age 56 and I am now eyeing a heated under jacket or vest. Arthritis is a muther.
  12. Say it isn't so! 2 Mar 2020 07:39 With regards to Aprilia Tuono V4, I just got a 2015 Tuono Factory ABS. The thick V4 power band is familiar to the VFR800 but wicks up very fast and goes forever faster than the VFR. Ergonomics are not very far off with…
  13. Say it isn't so! 18 Feb 2020 05:00 Honda just doesn't make the bikes I want to buy anymore. I'll always love the 5th gen VFRs but the other manufacturers are making more inspiring motorcycles these days. Honda could out do Aprilia Factory V4 Tuono if…
  14. Need New Tires 10 Feb 2020 03:44 Trying out a mixed set of Perelli Angel GT rear and Diablo Rosso 3 up front. So far just commuting they feel amazing and cornering and feedback is super light side to side and confidence inspiring. I may do a trackday…
  15. Power Commander V fix for 2000-2001 VFRs 9 Feb 2020 23:27 I will definitely go the major tune and service route first. Then maybe try some different maps. May even throw down for a dyno tune custom map. This just caught my attention.
  16. Power Commander V fix for 2000-2001 VFRs 9 Feb 2020 14:18 Running PCV on my 99 VFR with only 25,000 miles on it. It only starts with the choke (idle enrichner) significantly dialed up until it warms up then I have to adjust it back down. The idle does not sound very clean…
  17. 2020 Spring Memorial Ride May 14-17 (ON HOLD!) 6 Feb 2020 17:59 I have a couple good friends who just moved to NC. Going to twist this around in my head a bit and see if I can come up with a plan that works. Fly out and back and rent, borrow or ship a bike is my best case scenario.
  18. My $2000 Craigslist 5th Gen [pic]... 23 Dec 2019 06:48 Good friend of mine bought an Africa Twin DCT and full electronics package to replace his old V Strom 650. A few months later he put it up for sale to buy the newer V Strom 650. Most of his miles are commuting with…
  19. White love... 21 Nov 2019 19:30 22 hours ago, TheDutchy The first part of rebuilding.. Take the bika apart into pieces.. So far so good.. [image: In pieces.JPG] I love the plywood tool box.
  20. This could be my final year with the RWB 10 Oct 2019 00:17 Better to just keep the VFR and buy a stablemate for it that serves your other wants and needs. I ended up adding a 16 Tuono Factory V4. I imagine that 1100cc V4 will grow on me. Haven't had time to ride it properly but…
  21. An unintentional off-road ride with a VFR 9 Oct 2019 21:11 Thanks for sharing that video. Been contemplating a smaller adventure bike for such roads. I rode my 98 vfr down to SanFelipe in Baja California. Had to leave late due to work and ended up riding at night on a back…
  22. Does anyone know where my old Viffer is? (yellow 2000) 3 Oct 2019 02:02 There are plenty of nice 5th and 6th gens on the market. Why bother tracking down your actual bike? I tracked down my 98 VFR800 because the buyer/junkie never registered it. Keeps violating Toll Roads and I get the…
  23. 5th Gen Parts 30 Sep 2019 18:48 Some parts left over from my previous 5th gen. Price does not include shipping. I give first priority to local pick up. Rear wheel. Regular nicks in paint. Straight and true. $85 Factory Shop Manual Sold Brake Master…
  24. Anybody finding the bronze wheels a little tame? 17 Aug 2019 05:02 Black is awesome. Do it! I have black Marchesini wheels on my 5th gen. Had white on my 86 vfr 700. What a pain to clean but they do look sporty. I really loved the electric blue rims on my 07 Tuono. Think it may rock…
  25. 09 FZ1 10 Aug 2019 06:03 This bike is a dream to ride. Bought from original owner. Every real performance mod done by professional mechanics. Stock FZ1 makes 128HP this one is just under 150 HP currently. R1 front end with Ohlins internals…
  26. WSBK Laguna Seca 2019 1 Aug 2019 20:59 Well my chapped lips have healed and stopped bleeding and I've given the VFR the love and attention she needed after Laguna Seca. Mounting up to ride in the morning I began to flash back to the weekend so decide to pick…
  27. 13 days, 7 states 31 Jul 2019 13:47 Mohawk, 7/22/2019 at 11:48 PM Sorry for the blank content. I answered a question that was answered and tried to delete it. Sounds like a fantastic motorcycle adventure. Hope to read more about it.
  28. BIKES THAT ARE NOT VFR's RIDE REPORT 29 Jul 2019 05:24 2009 FZ1. I bought it highly modded with R1 forks Ohlins internals, Penski shock, Hyperpro steering damper, Rizoma bars, Driven rear sets, power commander 5 with quick shifter, Ivans fuel cut eliminator, airbox modded…
  29. WSBK Laguna Seca 2019 18 Jul 2019 20:27 Had a great time. Took the coast the whole way up friday. Got a little wind storm near Big Sur. Very light traffic. Looks like the track has some improvements. Lot of new pavement for parking lots. Believe the general…
  30. WSBK Laguna Seca 2019 11 Jul 2019 04:46 Riding VFR up friday morning with some friends and coming home Monday. Staying in Seaside. Sent you a PM if you want to meet up. Who else is going?
  31. Do you change tires at home? 18 Jun 2019 00:58 Duc2V4, 6/12/2019 at 6:12 PM I do my own and pretty much all my friends who live close by too. I ended up buying a No-Mar Cycle Hill model changer kit. It came with a balancer and a couple of tire irons plus a couple…
  32. VFR800 Custom/Aftermarket Rear Wheel Modification 25 Sep 2018 13:58 9 hours ago, BusyLittleShop Mercy... I'd shave my legs if I thought it would lower my bikes weight and here someone adds 3 lbs for just looks... Mr.Honda would not approve... I don't know about that. Honda lately at…
  33. "Fall is here!" Palomar Sunday - Sept 30, 2018 21 Sep 2018 17:07 Sounds good. Barring veto from my wife I'll be there.
  34. "Fall is here!" Palomar Sunday - Sept 30, 2018 21 Sep 2018 15:28 Been a long while since I rode that route. What time do you suppose we would be back to 79/15 junction in Temecula?
  35. My 399 lb VFR848 21 Apr 2018 17:57 Very very nice. I have a very similarly modded VFR. I was thinking where is the big bore kit then realized the 848 designates the rear hub mod. Love this bike.
  36. Do I need a new screen name? 15 Apr 2018 20:54 SmokeyMt.Tim. Hope to visit sometime. I'll ride that Harley.
  37. What to bring 8 Mar 2018 00:33 slowbird, 2/16/2018 at 2:17 PM This guy has a video about touring mistakes and goes on this long rant about top boxes and some unrelated story about a friend buying a bike just because of a top box. After watching that…
  38. What to bring 14 Feb 2018 03:03 This guy is pretty enlightening about motorcycle travel. He travels the world on his XT660. He does a whole series on the subject. And his pronunciation is entertaining as well. [video:…
  39. 1986 Vfr Track Bike Out Of Parts 18 Dec 2017 03:01 Thing of beauty. Did the F2 mod to my 86 VFR700 back in the day. I never corrected the geometry completely like you did. I lusted after a RWB CBR900r another riding buddy had so really appreciate the body work mod you…
  40. New badge for VFRCAPT Bob 8 Dec 2017 04:29 Just now, Rogue_Biker OCmoto.com is toast. The Facebook page is fading quickly as well. We're back to texting rides again. Damn. Some good people over there. Seems to be the way of social media.
  41. New badge for VFRCAPT Bob 8 Dec 2017 04:17 14 hours ago, Rogue_Biker Nice one Capt. I like! BTW we’re riding this Sunday. PM me your cell so we can text you info. PM being sent. My tires are a squared off mess from all work and very little play. Need to ride.…
  42. New badge for VFRCAPT Bob 7 Dec 2017 05:11 My wife is sort of responsible. We were looking at "what ifs" in personal plates on the DMV web sight for her new to come electric vehicle Chevy e Bolt. When we saw it was available she said i had to get it. [image:…
  43. Master Lock Disc Brake Lock Review - DO NOT BUY 7 Dec 2017 05:02 Who steals a VFR? I think just riding a 99 Honda VFR800 is a good enough theft deterrent for me. I think all the disc locks do is increase my chances of a tip over. Twice to date. May be a personal problem true but the…
  44. 98-2001 5th gen Rearset adapters - Sebspeed Customs 28 Nov 2017 05:06 I am really impressed with the Driven rear sets on my FZ1. They also make a set for CBR954. I will think on it and get back.
  45. Lost the Love 4 Oct 2017 15:47 Hey BJJB, I have been down that same road of thought. Specially when we started having kids and I was working as much as possible concentrating on my career. Bike just sat in the garage for the most part. All my old…
  46. Golden / Silver State 2017 - Oct 6, 7, 8 - Kernville, CA 3 Oct 2017 05:04 Pretty bummed. I'm out. Got my work assignment early. I'll be working some serious overtime working nights starting this wed. Wish I didn't need the money but have some home improvement projects to fund. Have a great…
  47. Why Do You Ride 28 Sep 2017 04:08 Since I have started riding everyday I have to admit riding seems as normal as driving a car did at times. I start to question my motivation to ride on the weekends. I think new riding situations are called for.…
  48. Golden / Silver State 2017 - Oct 6, 7, 8 - Kernville, CA 17 Sep 2017 16:12 Since my status on making this trip is still iffy I will plan on checking out the campsites near the lake. So far Edison looks good with electricity, and showers. I have all the gear to enjoy it.
  49. Golden / Silver State 2017 - Oct 6, 7, 8 - Kernville, CA 17 Sep 2017 05:12 Well I can bring a sleeping bag and reserve the sofa if you can fit one more. I will look for my own place as well. I can't totally commit to this trip just yet.
  50. Golden / Silver State 2017 - Oct 6, 7, 8 - Kernville, CA 14 Sep 2017 20:34 I have a pending heavy work comittment starting in October sometime. Timing may be just right for me to go before it starts. Still have all my gear ready from my last solo moto ride to Mammoth and Yosemite handy. I…

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