VFRDiscussion ARCHIVE / READ-ONLYREAD-ONLY

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
  1. K&N Air filter replacement for a 6th gen FrankoQ 10 24 Jul 2012 25 Aug 2012 FrankoQ · 24 Jul 2012 – 25 Aug 2012
  2. Oil change 6th gen FrankoQ 32 24 Jul 2012 4 Nov 2012 FrankoQ · 24 Jul 2012 – 4 Nov 2012
  3. Skidmarx Hugger FrankoQ 15 5 Jul 2012 30 Jul 2012 FrankoQ · 5 Jul 2012 – 30 Jul 2012
  4. My Leo Vince install FrankoQ 10 16 Jun 2011 17 Nov 2011 FrankoQ · 16 Jun 2011 – 17 Nov 2011
  5. How to care for asphalt black paint FrankoQ 10 13 May 2011 13 May 2011 FrankoQ · 13 May 2011 – 13 May 2011
  6. Radar Detector Mount Options FrankoQ 8 24 Jun 2008 25 Jun 2008 FrankoQ · 24 Jun 2008 – 25 Jun 2008

Recent posts

Last 50 of 151
  1. Went from 6th gen to 4th gen... pics and a few questions. 10 Aug 2012 22:36 wow. that is the opposite I did. :) I love my 6th gen. I do miss my old 4th.
  2. For those contemplating FMF on the 800... 8 Aug 2012 17:27 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
  3. My bike's new look 4 Aug 2012 04:02 looks nice. How about clear turn signals?
  4. Indy Epic Adventure 1 Aug 2012 18:45 I'm undecided. but will let you know.
  5. Solo riding on Freeway, joining or following ettiquette 1 Aug 2012 18:43 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.…
  6. New Leo SBK and PC III Install 31 Jul 2012 22:20 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.
  7. Cortech Gx Air 2 Jacket Vs Cortech Gx Sport 2 Jacket 31 Jul 2012 21:59 Thanks for the comments. Looks like there is a new model out now. http://www.motorcycl...r_3_jacket.html
  8. Cortech Gx Air 2 Jacket Vs Cortech Gx Sport 2 Jacket 31 Jul 2012 21:29 thinking about the Air 2 jacket. anyone else with a review?
  9. 8 spoke rim ready for my 6th gen and the Summit 2012 meet 31 Jul 2012 21:17 very very nice
  10. Skidmarx Hugger 30 Jul 2012 02:09 [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…
  11. Helmet or Bike? Best video cam mount option 29 Jul 2012 14:39 handlebar RAM mount or passenger peg [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  12. Mr. Steffes does the continent. 28 Jul 2012 17:13 what? no report yet? I want my $$$ back. LOL. Hope he is not in jail already with no wifi. haha.
  13. Skidmarx Hugger 27 Jul 2012 21:49 [image: View Post]KPerham, on 26 July 2012 - 07:08 AM, said: Mine and Ken's have rough cut edges, but yours look nice. Just a good pic, or is yours better finished? Finish is fine. not awesome but fine.
  14. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 27 Jul 2012 21:46 I removed the hugger today to inspect if there was damage from the short ride. None visible. I still proceeded to add heat tape to the hugger. Going for a ride this weekend to test. Hugger finish was fine btw. no rough…
  15. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 27 Jul 2012 01:02 Sorry to hear about low quality/finish on yours. My hugger looks pretty good on the edges. As I recall, once installed and looking at it from the back of the bike, it follows the circumference of the tire. overall…
  16. Skidmarx Hugger 26 Jul 2012 03:01 [image: View Post]KanadianKen, on 21 July 2012 - 03:51 PM, said: I took off my old Power Bronze POS hugger today after my ride. Also took off the OEM chain guard. Then I decided to clean 10 years of chain spooge off the…
  17. Mr. Steffes does the continent. 26 Jul 2012 01:53 [image: View Post]5thGenJim, on 25 July 2012 - 05:40 AM, said: http://m.youtube.com...h?v=B5NuuJQT8ZM I watch that movie over and over.
  18. Mr. Steffes does the continent. 25 Jul 2012 01:26 carrying too much $$$. Have a fun trip and send lots of pics!
  19. Oil change 6th gen 24 Jul 2012 03:17 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…
  20. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 24 Jul 2012 01:21 [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…
  21. K&N Air filter replacement for a 6th gen 24 Jul 2012 00:37 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.…
  22. Oil change 6th gen 24 Jul 2012 00:27 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…
  23. R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide 23 Jul 2012 04:12 Finished the install today. Pics later. All good.
  24. Skidmarx Hugger 19 Jul 2012 01:31 [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.
  25. Skidmarx Hugger 18 Jul 2012 19:08 [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…
  26. Skidmarx Hugger 18 Jul 2012 10:48 All done: [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  27. Skidmarx Hugger 18 Jul 2012 10:44 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.…
  28. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 8 Jul 2012 11:16 Pics of mine here: http://www.vfrdiscus...kidmarx-hugger/
  29. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 8 Jul 2012 11:13 [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…
  30. Skidmarx Hugger 5 Jul 2012 20:31 This came today!!! :goofy: [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  31. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 30 Jun 2012 00:08 [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…
  32. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 29 Jun 2012 19:45 Looks like I'll get mine by next thursday. whoohoo!
  33. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 29 Jun 2012 12:32 [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.
  34. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 29 Jun 2012 01:12 [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
  35. Toggle switch install with no drilling through fairing 28 Jun 2012 02:58 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!
  36. R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide 27 Jun 2012 01:15 [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…
  37. Toggle switch install with no drilling through fairing 26 Jun 2012 19:13 what are the switches for?
  38. R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide 26 Jun 2012 16:52 [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…
  39. Wiring up power source for GPS/cell phone charger 26 Jun 2012 00:12 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…
  40. R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide 25 Jun 2012 23:52 my order came today finally. :laugh:
  41. Suggestions on mods 23 Jun 2012 17:03 never mind. I found the link and ordered. :smile:
  42. Suggestions on mods 23 Jun 2012 10:44 Skur carbon fiber triple tree/ yoke & ignition cover installed :) BEFORE: [image: Posted Image] AFTER: [image: Posted Image] Looking good. where did you get these?
  43. Radiator flush & oil change 22 Jun 2012 20:23 nice writeup!
  44. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 22 Jun 2012 11:55 [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…
  45. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 22 Jun 2012 03:33 any pics of one already installed?
  46. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 22 Jun 2012 03:32 have to remove wheel to install?
  47. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 20 Jun 2012 19:47 Spoke with David and I should have mine late next week or first week in July. the wait continues.
  48. Official Skidmarx Hugger Group Buy ***CLOSED*** 20 Jun 2012 19:39 I'm jealous, concerned, and I'll call the guy now to find our where mine is.
  49. Sena SMH10 Intercom system...anybody have one? 20 Jun 2012 02:33 Having the same issue. I need to hear the radar via bt transmitter. But the sena won't pair both Iphone and transmitter.
  50. Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. 19 Jun 2012 13:04 Prayers to Bill. Hope for a full recovery.

Member profiles were not captured; this page is assembled from the posts that were. Post counts reflect what the archive recovered, not the forum's own totals.