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mrmatt
183 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 16 Sep 2008 Last seen 13 Mar 2015
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Last 50 of 183- Forums Hey Captain, Great work, I've only been on VFRD sporadically in the past few years so I've missed your project. I think on my tail section the bodywork was actually a little wider than the tank, I think I bought mine…
- Anyone Going To Indy For Motogp? I'm going up on Saturday night, I too have been every year but have failed to meet other VFRD guys. We like to wander around to various corners throughout the day, and then go to our seats for the GP race.
- Vnr? Wtf! Nr750 Replica Awesome build and attention to detail! I have a Triumph hub and axle in the VFR swingarm, and then a Ducati 5 spoke rim. It was not difficult, you just need to chase the threads down to the step in the shaft and shorten…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Wow, lots of work and looks great! I haven't been on here much lately but welcome from Lexington
- Help with fuel leak diagnosis Do you know if the drip is coming from around the bowl gasket or through the drain screw, or through the overflow hose? Through the overflow means that a float is stuck, but if its coming around the bowl or drain screw…
- 96 suddenly not running. One thing to try is to make sure the petcock isn't clogged. If there is a suction 'whoosh' when you open gas cap after trying to start it means that the fuel pump can't deliver the fuel because of vacuum in the tank. If…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer Awesome idea, looks great so far. Will be interested to see how the MV fairings, VFR tank, and R6 tail all look together, keep up the good work.
- So what's your MPG??? I think I'm averaging just under 37, but have gotten 45 once (100% highway). I was averaging close to 40 but now all my commuting is city so it's really dropped. Check out fuelly.com, there's a lot of VFR's on there…
- Faux 45 (RC 45 STREET Bike Replica) SEBSPEED [image: IMG563.jpg] One thing I'm concerned about is the area where the tail comes into the tank/frame and matching that angle, I haven't really gotten that far yet to see how close it is on the 4th gen Edited…
- Faux 45 (RC 45 STREET Bike Replica) The Phantom SEBSPEED Who's that other guy from New Zealand that signed on not too long ago? Didn't he buy a 4th gen done up as a Castrol RC45? That's Gav, will dig up his topic(s) and post links here. Found it…
- Faux 45 (RC 45 STREET Bike Replica) Hey Sandy I also share your ambition, love the RC45 but don't have the cash to buy one. Maybe when I become rich and famous... (not likely) I've been taking it in a couple of stages so bear with me So I started with a…
- My 3rd gen Frankenviffer Very nice, great job on the conversion!
- Who has two thumbs...bike is FIXED! : ) [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 13 August 2011 - 10:13 PM, said: Looks like they pinned the throttle to redline, then snapped the clutch lever right out instantly. :excl: I think this gets my vote, but that has…
- Who has two thumbs...bike is FIXED! : ) Yikes, that's not good, at least you found it sooner than later. I opened up my '86 just after I got it and found this: [image: Posted Image] Old clutch drum gear [image: Posted Image] 0120101722a.jpg I found all the…
- 2nd gen exhaust on a 3rd gen bike [image: View Post]Xtreme, on 01 August 2011 - 01:15 AM, said: Although this is not related to the thread, I thought I'll ask, if youre reading: Does the 4th gen "mask" (front fairing that comes around and above the…
- 2nd gen exhaust on a 3rd gen bike [image: View Post]Xtreme, on 29 July 2011 - 12:51 AM, said: [image: View Post]vfrrider, on 26 June 2011 - 05:14 PM, said: As well as they have a different crank, so I BELIEVE tit would be counterproductive, at best. Try…
- Border to Border - Insanity Sounds crazy, post up the results (and pics) when you do it I wonder if Helibars would help with the right shoulder, the taller grip might be enough to get you in a different riding position where you're comfortable…
- my vfr project frankenVIXXER :D Good work I've been really happy with my '98 CBR gauges, should be pretty easy to find. You'll need a speedohealer though, and a CBR temp gauge, but the rest just wires right in [image: gallery_12942_4385_82259.jpg]…
- My $150 1992 VFR750! Welcome I'll say that's a great deal, considering you can sell the rear wheel alone for 250 (given its straight). Now grab a good set of wrenches and go to town. The front fender looks a lot like a 90 CBR1000, but the…
- 97 vfr750 streetfighter project! Your best bet with the wiring is to start chopping, you're going to end up with a lot of feet of extra wire that will be hard to conceal. Just be careful with each cut and make sure you have a good connection when you…
- 97 vfr750 streetfighter project! Found it
- downgrading my '94 Looks great, I really like the white wheels Congrats on the new addition to your family!
- 97 vfr750 streetfighter project! Good work, I'm always partial to the round headlight for fighters (old Monsters, Hornets, Hawks), but you know what you like I remember someone put a 1098 tail on their 4th gen it looked really good, I'll see if I can…
- my vfr project frankenVIXXER :D Looks great, is the wheel from a 955 as well? Keep up the good work, if you go without the side panels I vote for no bellypan, or at least not the VFR one, looks much too big
- How to remove power limitations 1st and 2nd gear Just saw the latest Motorcyclist has a blurb on the 1200 and VFRD got an honorable mention on the power derestriction of 1st and 2nd :fing02:
- Controlled Slide? [image: View Post]Rice, on 06 May 2011 - 12:41 PM, said: Just came back from a deposition re my accident of 2 years ago and the lawyer asked me if I had initiated a controlled slide to stop sooner. I didn't. He is going…
- rc211v style exhaust Check out member hondarv4's gallery and threads [image: loading.gif] , I think he's fabricated one up for his project
- My 3rd gen Frankenviffer FinnRC36 Also I seem to recall seeing someone having used the Triumph parts but that might be with the whole eccentric and spindle from a another bike. That would of course give you the choice of single nut wheels so…
- Best VFR model I'm a big fan of the 4th gen, but for a touring focus I'd agree and say the 5th gen is what I'd look into. For me these are the + and - for each - all have known R/R issues 4th gen + carbs (I know, but I'd rather deal…
- removing rear axle Yeah, axle slides out first on the right side, then circlip and caliper bracket (also right), then the eccentric can slide out the left side. One thing that might help is to brace the swingarm against something, when…
- removing rear axle V4 Rosso The caliper is out of the way and the axle and bearings rotate fine. The bearings are still OK, there is no play in them and I want to keep it that way. I have used some heat to try and work it free but not…
- So if you were going to shaker can a bike Many, many hours sanding, painting, sanding, painting, sanding, painting... I put about 3 coats of primer, 7-8 coats of red, 5-6 coats of clear. To finish I wet sanded with more and more fine grit (up to 2000) and then…
- Valve check on a 4th gen -- what do I need? It might only need a good carb cleaning, the valves are known to be really solid and not move around much at all. The fuel filter is super easy since it's in line with the fuel pump and not in the tank, a good $11 at…
- 94 needs some love those1 Thanks for the info. This winters project is all about the rear. I was wondering to cut down on the cost is it possible to modify the original header to allow duel cans and put a bend to reroute it under the…
- '95 Vfr750 Conversion Well, I kind of started over with the project and got a different 4th gen so I could have one to ride and one to build, and working on a different bike project all together, and getting engaged, so I haven't been able…
- R6 forks I think you should be able to get it to work, I'm going with the R1 front end on my current build, member 'Phantom' already has the R1 on his. I think it would be easier and cheaper to get the triple from a 929/954 as…
- So if it's pouring fuel... Well, when it happened to me I just took the whole carb bank off the bike and opened up each one and made sure the floats were not stuck and moved them up and down a few times. Probably the long way to make sure they…
- So if it's pouring fuel... [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 31 December 2010 - 01:22 AM, said: sounds like a stuck float, Ja. +1, happened to me once on my 4th gen Good luck getting it sorted, it can be frustrating sometimes...
- Post a Pic of Your 4th Gen! [image: Posted Image] #1 [image: Posted Image] #2
- Bikes we love to hate! [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 19 November 2010 - 07:19 AM, said: Thanks for letting me know to never read that magazine. They obviously failed to mention that the VF750F is better than it's compatible 1983…
- Fork Swap - Steering stem? [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 17 November 2010 - 10:05 PM, said: [image: View Post]dpcincy, on 17 November 2010 - 09:18 PM, said: Thanks for checking SEB, appreciate it. Any idea how that compares to the 05 R1 forks…
- Fork Swap - Steering stem? [image: View Post]dpcincy, on 17 November 2010 - 11:23 AM, said: Anyone attempted the swap using CBR1000RR (06-07) forks or know of a reason they wouldn't work? The length looks to be right and they come stock with the…
- Fork Swap - Steering stem? Just about all of the CBR and VFR models use the same upper and lower stem bearings, so the 929/954 is a direct swap for the lower and you don't have to worry about matching bearing sizes or switching stems. I used the…
- 1981 cb900f supersport rebuildupgrade Nice, look forward to see the build pics... :fing02:
- '97 headlights All the US versions have both on, but I'm not sure if they had a Canadian version or not... Maybe you could look at the wiring diagram and see if it's on there
- Time To Rebuild The VF1000R...IT LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great work Kel, I agree that there might be something better for the front signals, they look a little small and delicate compared to the rest of the bike, anyplace to mount some flush ones? That paint looks amazing
- Did you or do you Name your bike? [image: View Post]EldoradoBill, on 21 October 2010 - 01:55 PM, said: I named my Katana 600 "Christine" after the Stephen King novel. It kept trying to kill me and others. Wow, glad you survived... I don't name my…
- RC30 differenses sigh... would love to add an NC30 next to my VFR... Never seen the square headlight before, not my favorite, I like the big bug eyes
- Found a new (to me) PRIVATE shop Great find, I'd love to see more of these local shops around and doing well (off topic and maybe off the scope of this forum) An idea, should we start a map of recommended bike shops, there may be some out there that…
- 10% off Michelin at Motorcycle Superstore Coupon for 10% off Michelin tires at motorcycle-superstore.com Enter code at checkout: M351-MICHTEN With their free shipping (over $89) and current sale I found a set of Pilot Power 2CT to be $220 , pretty good price…
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