Member record · ID 13939
FrankoQ
151 posts recovered 6 threads started First seen 21 Apr 2008 Last seen 10 Aug 2012
Threads started
6 in the archive- K&N Air filter replacement for a 6th gen FrankoQ · 24 Jul 2012 – 25 Aug 2012
- Oil change 6th gen FrankoQ · 24 Jul 2012 – 4 Nov 2012
- Skidmarx Hugger FrankoQ · 5 Jul 2012 – 30 Jul 2012
- My Leo Vince install FrankoQ · 16 Jun 2011 – 17 Nov 2011
- How to care for asphalt black paint FrankoQ · 13 May 2011 – 13 May 2011
- Radar Detector Mount Options FrankoQ · 24 Jun 2008 – 25 Jun 2008
Recent posts
Last 50 of 151- Went from 6th gen to 4th gen... pics and a few questions. wow. that is the opposite I did. :) I love my 6th gen. I do miss my old 4th.
- For those contemplating FMF on the 800... Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
- My bike's new look looks nice. How about clear turn signals?
- Indy Epic Adventure I'm undecided. but will let you know.
- Solo riding on Freeway, joining or following ettiquette I used to wave at most. but lately: If sports/touring bike, I wave always and 95% will wave back. if cruiser/Harley, I wait for them to wave and then I wave. when in doubt, I wave. if scooter, I kick them... kidding.…
- New Leo SBK and PC III Install I got my girl's tail all naked too to install the Leos. it's very easy to do and gives you more room to play. Nice floor you have. soooo clean.
- Cortech Gx Air 2 Jacket Vs Cortech Gx Sport 2 Jacket Thanks for the comments. Looks like there is a new model out now. http://www.motorcycl...r_3_jacket.html
- Cortech Gx Air 2 Jacket Vs Cortech Gx Sport 2 Jacket thinking about the Air 2 jacket. anyone else with a review?
- 8 spoke rim ready for my 6th gen and the Summit 2012 meet very very nice
- Skidmarx Hugger [image: View Post]FrankoQ, on 25 July 2012 - 10:01 PM, said: [image: View Post]KanadianKen, on 21 July 2012 - 03:51 PM, said: I took off my old Power Bronze POS hugger today after my ride. Also took off the OEM chain…
- Helmet or Bike? Best video cam mount option handlebar RAM mount or passenger peg [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- Mr. Steffes does the continent. what? no report yet? I want my $$$ back. LOL. Hope he is not in jail already with no wifi. haha.
- Skidmarx Hugger [image: View Post]KPerham, on 26 July 2012 - 07:08 AM, said: Mine and Ken's have rough cut edges, but yours look nice. Just a good pic, or is yours better finished? Finish is fine. not awesome but fine.
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** I removed the hugger today to inspect if there was damage from the short ride. None visible. I still proceeded to add heat tape to the hugger. Going for a ride this weekend to test. Hugger finish was fine btw. no rough…
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** Sorry to hear about low quality/finish on yours. My hugger looks pretty good on the edges. As I recall, once installed and looking at it from the back of the bike, it follows the circumference of the tire. overall…
- Skidmarx Hugger [image: View Post]KanadianKen, on 21 July 2012 - 03:51 PM, said: I took off my old Power Bronze POS hugger today after my ride. Also took off the OEM chain guard. Then I decided to clean 10 years of chain spooge off the…
- Mr. Steffes does the continent. [image: View Post]5thGenJim, on 25 July 2012 - 05:40 AM, said: http://m.youtube.com...h?v=B5NuuJQT8ZM I watch that movie over and over.
- Mr. Steffes does the continent. carrying too much $$$. Have a fun trip and send lots of pics!
- Oil change 6th gen RollinAgain Nice overall writeup. I would only add a couple of things. It's always good to warm the bike up a little to warm the oil so it drains easier. I also like to take a sheet of aluminum foil and slid it over the…
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** [image: View Post]Rush2112, on 20 July 2012 - 05:04 PM, said: [image: View Post]KPerham, on 20 July 2012 - 04:11 PM, said: Is it carbon fiber? They make mufflers out of the stuff... Carbon fiber can handle the heat. It…
- K&N Air filter replacement for a 6th gen pretty easy but here are some pics new K&N filter and the manual on the ipad. [image: Posted Image] remove these 2 bolts to lift the tank. get the tool ready to hold the tank up. [image: Posted Image] the tank is up.…
- Oil change 6th gen Yet another thread on how to change the oil on your 6th gen. remove left side fairing. get her ready to bleed. [image: DSC01597.jpg] remove oil filler cap. get ready to remove plug 17mm socket. [image: DSC01598.jpg] let…
- R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide Finished the install today. Pics later. All good.
- Skidmarx Hugger [image: View Post]NorthernVFRDave, on 18 July 2012 - 04:03 PM, said: Still doesn't look like you have cleaned your chain yet :) Looks good wish I had gotten one. LOL. I'll clean it on the weekend. hehe.
- Skidmarx Hugger [image: View Post]KanadianKen, on 18 July 2012 - 01:54 PM, said: Great write up! In this photo - is the up pipe touching the hugger? (Optical illusion maybe?) It is tight but it is not touching. In fact, I'm going back…
- Skidmarx Hugger All done: [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- Skidmarx Hugger Finally found time to install the hugger. Some pics: Had to remove this to get to that screw [image: Posted Image] removed wheel to easily get to those other screws: [image: Posted Image] Yes, that chain needs lube.…
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** Pics of mine here: http://www.vfrdiscus...kidmarx-hugger/
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** [image: View Post]Skimball, on 08 July 2012 - 12:15 AM, said: Received mine yesterday. The chain guard piece has quite a few scratches, imperfections and dull spots in the finish. In the long run I guess it will not…
- Skidmarx Hugger This came today!!! :goofy: [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** [image: View Post]KPerham, on 29 June 2012 - 03:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]FrankoQ, on 29 June 2012 - 02:45 PM, said: Looks like I'll get mine by next thursday. whoohoo! Has your card been charged? Yes and I have a…
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** Looks like I'll get mine by next thursday. whoohoo!
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 28 June 2012 - 10:39 PM, said: You rich boys must have gone for the C/F.. Not rich but I did ordered CF. I'm calling David today.
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 28 June 2012 - 06:02 PM, said: No one else got their's on yet?? Speak up.. Show it.. Nada
- Toggle switch install with no drilling through fairing what are the switches for? Left to right Toggle switch to shift betweem steble horn and normal bosch Hazard light Fork mounted LED lights I have changed this a little added a dimmer for the LED. Will post later Nice!
- R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide [image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 26 June 2012 - 08:11 PM, said: [image: View Post]Metallican525, on 26 June 2012 - 06:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 23 June 2012 - 12:42 PM, said: I have my RG sliders…
- Toggle switch install with no drilling through fairing what are the switches for?
- R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide [image: View Post]MaxSwell, on 25 June 2012 - 11:26 PM, said: [image: View Post]FrankoQ, on 25 June 2012 - 06:52 PM, said: my order came today finally. :laugh: Do we get to see pics? here are the parts... pics of the…
- Wiring up power source for GPS/cell phone charger Fuse box under the seat with a relay to switch power. It feeds GPS, radar detector, 12v plug with long extension. I keep the 12v plug under the seat. when on long trips, it can extend to the tail bag and charge 2…
- R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide my order came today finally. :laugh:
- Suggestions on mods never mind. I found the link and ordered. :smile:
- Suggestions on mods Skur carbon fiber triple tree/ yoke & ignition cover installed :) BEFORE: [image: Posted Image] AFTER: [image: Posted Image] Looking good. where did you get these?
- Radiator flush & oil change nice writeup!
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** [image: View Post]BigGreenValley, on 22 June 2012 - 05:46 AM, said: [image: View Post]KPerham, on 21 June 2012 - 12:38 PM, said: What da y'all think of them so far? Good quality bits? Pretty easy to get the wheel in and…
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** any pics of one already installed?
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** have to remove wheel to install?
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** Spoke with David and I should have mine late next week or first week in July. the wait continues.
- Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** I'm jealous, concerned, and I'll call the guy now to find our where mine is.
- Sena SMH10 Intercom system...anybody have one? Having the same issue. I need to hear the radar via bt transmitter. But the sena won't pair both Iphone and transmitter.
- Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. Prayers to Bill. Hope for a full recovery.
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