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magicman

171 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 29 Mar 2008 Last seen 13 Feb 2012

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  1. Fork swap, maintaining ABS magicman 11 7 Jan 2010 27 Mar 2010 magicman · 7 Jan 2010 – 27 Mar 2010
  2. Transitions Lenses? magicman 18 2 Apr 2008 21 Apr 2008 magicman · 2 Apr 2008 – 21 Apr 2008

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  1. HID Light Scatter - Explination and Solution 13 Feb 2012 04:56 Was there not a long thread about kits with pics of the light output and whatnot on here a year ago? Wasn't it Tightwad and another member developing a kit that had the correct focus?
  2. Scala Rider lookalike 3 Aug 2010 22:52 [image: View Post]magicman, on 21 July 2010 - 04:59 PM, said: Bike to bike while moving? Anyone make use of their weekend?
  3. VTEC-SC... 25 Jul 2010 02:41 No dyno vids? :mellow:
  4. Scala Rider lookalike 21 Jul 2010 21:59 Bike to bike while moving?
  5. VTEC-SC... 16 Jul 2010 03:10 I don't think anyone will be able to sum up the emotions being felt better than Beaver did. It should be mine. It could be mine. It must be mine. It WILL be mine! (In a year or two...) I can't wait for the next update…
  6. Scala Rider lookalike 14 Jul 2010 00:52 I'm still just waiting for confirmation if they will sync with the real Q2. If so, I hope they brought lots in stock... :beatdeadhorse:
  7. Hossackviffer Mkii 9 Jul 2010 03:10 [image: View Post]chris2992, on 08 July 2010 - 12:56 PM, said: SEXY! Couldn't have said it better myself... But I can say it bigger... That is one sexy fork!
  8. BT23 rear tire review 4 Jul 2010 04:53 I've got just under 5,000km on my BT-023GT so far. It's doing much better than my previous BT-021. I'm about to do another 520km tomorrow . And I think that'll round off the 5,000km. Traction has never faltered, and I…
  9. Let's talk about the linked brakes, and fork swaps 1 Jul 2010 13:54 So, are we getting anywhere on this yet?
  10. Ceramic coatings for heat management 6 Jun 2010 03:46 Is a hotter motor really more efficient? You're not just going to have additional heat build up in the coolant, but also in the oil! More importantly, all your "soft parts" (Gaskets, bearings, o-rings, etc). The heat…
  11. 5th Gen Engine Modifications 6 Jun 2010 01:21 I'm kind of interested to hear your long term opinion on the lightened flywheel. Normally when you go lighter it makes the motor twitchier, as in it's easier to make quick rpm changes. On our bike, where it's already…
  12. Give Your 5th-gen A Boost... 28 May 2010 21:45 If only there were another 9hp to be found... Then you would have doubled the stock output! I wonder if those e3 diamond fire plugs work... :fing02:
  13. Give Your 5th-gen A Boost... 26 May 2010 21:30 WackenSS The numbers went from 156.6 -> 183.2... Yowzah!
  14. Bridgestone BT023's 20 May 2010 01:34 [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 19 May 2010 - 07:52 PM, said: Maybe the ticket for a loaded cross country tour?? There is also a GT spec front which will fit a VFR. True. It also comes with a different tread pattern. I'm…
  15. Bridgestone BT023's 20 May 2010 00:06 [image: View Post]BonusVFR, on 19 May 2010 - 06:59 PM, said: Keep us updated on your GT findings and compare the mileage to other tires you have had. How about the ride with a GT spec...harsh? Like others I had good…
  16. Bridgestone BT023's 19 May 2010 23:01 Working in a bike shop, I decided to special order one in just for me... I'm running the rear only, and I took the GT model, designed for "heavy weight" bikes. They list the BMW R1200 as an example. ~600lbs. The VFR…
  17. 5th Gen Engine Modifications 12 May 2010 02:49 Yep, the EBD is eyeing all possible details including those you mentioned. Right now he has some additonal HRC performance information to grind into his melon and spit out a balanced course. The trick he said is to…
  18. Let's talk about the linked brakes, and fork swaps 12 May 2010 02:19 So if I clamp onto the front brakes, and it starts to nose dive, the rear brake would let off? That kinda sounds counter intuitive... I thought the point was to GET rear braking to make it squat? I know the inverse…
  19. Let's talk about the linked brakes, and fork swaps 11 May 2010 00:22 I would love to play engineer here! But alas, there are other problems. I would personally like to keep the rear giving 1 piston up front some lovin, but if it meant getting USD forks, I guess I could give that up. Your…
  20. Zombie Skull pegs 8 May 2010 17:29 I'm guessing the spike is extendable?
  21. What's your favorite tank bag? 21 Apr 2010 13:38 I did a fair bit of research before buying, and I ended up with a Bags Connection "Sport" magnetic tank bag . [image: Posted Image] 15L, expandable to 22L. Removable external pouches, zip off magnetic base, rain cover,…
  22. Subframe failure on 6th gen 11 Apr 2010 18:58 V4 Rosso jasonsmith Honda also states a 20lb max capacity for each of the 3 factory bags. I don't think he'll get anywhere. True, but the luggage rack is fine and the manual doesn't mention a maximum weight of your…
  23. GET BENT!!! 28 Mar 2010 18:16 Veefer800Canuck All the King's Horses and all the King's men...... Oh dear! Now is not the time to lose motivation! Keep at it!
  24. Fork swap, maintaining ABS 27 Mar 2010 14:34 [image: View Post]Vee-Ef-Ar, on 26 March 2010 - 11:33 PM, said: USD + LBS + ABS = VFR1200F :idea3: Cheeky... But getting the front end off one of those $$$... :rolleyes:
  25. Fork swap, maintaining ABS 27 Mar 2010 04:01 So, I've been thinking about this some more... I'm trying to figure out exactly how that linked braking works on the Connie. Are those just normal single port calipers out front? When you use the rear, does it just put…
  26. Fork swap, maintaining ABS 24 Mar 2010 23:16 [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] To see how it works? :comp13: EDIT: Quote But what really sets the new linked-ABS apart is the rider-selectable level of linking. For starters, ABS cannot be disabled, but by…
  27. Fork swap, maintaining ABS 24 Mar 2010 23:00 What about swapping forks with something that came with USD forks and LBS/ABS? IE: [image: Posted Image] ^^^ Concours-14 Any thoughts? Anyone happen to be familiar with the specs? :warranty:
  28. Peg Lowering Blocks 24 Mar 2010 12:56 Are there any still available?
  29. VTEC-SC... 23 Mar 2010 03:24 I've come to the decision that if I'm going to drop any more money on a new bike, it'll just be an overhaul of the VTEC, and the installation of the SC. I can't wait to see some videos of it in operation. :fing02:
  30. GET BENT!!! 21 Mar 2010 20:25 Keep at it. You're almost there...
  31. VTEC-SC... 16 Mar 2010 15:15 [image: View Post]toro1, on 16 March 2010 - 07:28 AM, said: Magic & Kaldek -- I've yet to see any of the newer style injectors come back from testing without needing cleaning. Interestingly enough, my 98's were in…
  32. Experiences of a PCV with Autotune on a 2004 VFR800 16 Mar 2010 05:24 Great read! Didn't Codewriter use a vacuum solenoid to turn off the autotune on decel?
  33. VTEC-SC... 16 Mar 2010 03:30 Those are the posts I like to read! Keep em coming! Any thoughts as to whether this will be a smart upgrade to a high mileage(100,000+ KM) bike ?
  34. ABS in a 5th Gen? 15 Mar 2010 04:48 I don't think they would be. It wouldn't be logical. Honda would either need to make two different ECUs (which I have not heard of them doing for the 6th), or put overly advanced ECUs in 2/3rds of the VTECs they sent…
  35. Opinion, would this look cool? 15 Mar 2010 04:23 Love the Red Grills. But it's still a little too sparse. Try adding a red HONDA across the bottom. Just to balance out those big white sides.
  36. ABS in a 5th Gen? 15 Mar 2010 04:11 Anything can be done with enough time and/or money! I'm not sure how similar the front ends are on the bikes, IE if the 6th gen wheel w/ABS sensor would fit, or if you'd have to do a full fork swap. After that, the…
  37. Hossackviffer Mkii 11 Mar 2010 18:26 I've been following this for quite a while, and I'm glad to see you getting it together. Take your time and get it right. The suspense is worth it.
  38. VTEC-SC... 11 Mar 2010 06:25 [image: View Post]VifferDude, on 11 March 2010 - 12:42 AM, said: [image: View Post]kaldek, on 11 March 2010 - 12:07 AM, said: [image: View Post]spinrb8r, on 10 March 2010 - 11:19 PM, said: [image: View Post]kaldek, on…
  39. GET BENT!!! 11 Mar 2010 02:47 Glad to see it. Hopefully, you'll have this on the road for the two-three really nice weeks of weather you'll get this summer. :wheel:
  40. High RPMs on cold morning start-ups 11 Mar 2010 02:24 I've mentioned this before. If the ambient temp is below 10C when I start the bike, once it reaches about ~48C (coolant temp) the bike goes into a fast idle pretty much right on 4,000RPM. Once the bike reaches 78C it…
  41. VTEC-SC... 10 Mar 2010 18:04 Would it be possible to add a small, third Rad? Maybe front mount? Just to offset the rightside cooling loss? I'm assuming the VTR fan mod would be a smart choice while you're in there modding everything else...
  42. VFR1200 Upgrades 3 Mar 2010 04:51 If I owned one, the first thing I'd upgrade is the Tank. I say that because I'd make sure it came with heated grips, luggage, and pretty much all the other available options. That is of course if I had a spare $30K to…
  43. VTEC-SC... 2 Mar 2010 04:19 YEEHAW! Make sure you post every step of the way! You may just possibly, extend the life of these bikes. I just hope the economics work out and at least keep the price the same. Hopefully you'll find at least a few of…
  44. One VFR1200F now in my garage 28 Feb 2010 19:25 The key thing I've been missing is a headlight comparison. If you could get a set of four shots on some dark back road with the 6th and 7th that would be tremendous! The four shots being hi/low beam spread for each…
  45. GET BENT!!! 28 Feb 2010 08:09 SEBSPEED Ah yes, the very rare Harelquin Golf! Only 246 made worldwide! [image: 47184929-607e-02000180-.jpg] Hmmm... I've seen 2 different ones here (unless he got in it, and drove to the other end of town faster than I…
  46. Fork swap, maintaining ABS 8 Jan 2010 04:53 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 07 January 2010 - 06:11 PM, said: I wonder if you need the linked braking for the ABS to work properly? :unsure: If not, then you only need a ABS sensor mount! :cool: Well, the ABS just…
  47. Fork swap, maintaining ABS 7 Jan 2010 21:34 I'm contemplating a front end conversion, but want to keep the linked brakes and ABS. I'd go to SS lines though. My understanding is that I would have to keep my brakes and rotors, and thus, maybe wheel... I'm just…
  48. not getting hot enough 23 Nov 2009 17:02 [image: View Post]adam79, on 23 November 2009 - 12:51 AM, said: 4-5 t-stats in 40k miles....makes me nervous on what I have to look forward to. Well, at least I have one out of the way. I had mine swapped back in 07.…
  49. not getting hot enough 22 Nov 2009 19:20 MPG was down, power was down, and it would sometimes not even get hot enough for VTEC (air temp below 10C). Replacing my T-Stat was the best thing I've done for my bike. Once fixed it was like a whole new bike! :wheel:…
  50. 7th Gen. Vfr Group Buy! 23 Oct 2009 04:38 If it is all coming along, and I get that new job tomorrow (final interview went pretty well yesterday) then I'd certainly help. HS is certainly going to have fun come tax time!

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