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slowbird
223 posts recovered 13 threads started First seen 10 Aug 2010 Last seen 11 Sep 2025
Threads started
13 in the archive- The 5th gen turn signal delay slowbird · 9 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2025
- Should I replace clutch parts slowbird · 16 Jul 2020 – 6 Aug 2020
- Wellnut install slowbird · 10 Apr 2020 – 30 Apr 2020
- Canadian Ride to Beartooth Pass slowbird · 22 Oct 2017 – 24 Oct 2017
- Tire change mid trip in CO. slowbird · 11 Aug 2017 – 12 Sep 2017
- Luggage to Exhaust clearance slowbird · 7 Aug 2017 – 7 Aug 2017
- 5th gen FZ257+PL161 slowbird · 6 May 2017 – 16 May 2017
- Crashed my 4th gen. Deciding what to get next slowbird · 10 May 2016 – 23 May 2017
- 4Th Gen Tires slowbird · 23 Jun 2015 – 27 Jun 2015
- 4th Gen VFRNess Install help slowbird · 12 Jan 2012 – 6 Apr 2012
- Problems with my 2nd Gen slowbird · 9 Sep 2010 – 18 Sep 2010
- Using CBR600F (Hurricane) Wheels slowbird · 18 Aug 2010 – 20 Aug 2010
- Fork Brace. 1986 VFR750 slowbird · 12 Aug 2010 – 23 Oct 2010
Recent posts
Last 50 of 223- The 5th gen turn signal delay 5 hours ago, Terry The right side of the turn signal will be the left side in the switch, which is the lower side due to the angle of the bars and sidestand use. Maybe they're more prone to trapping water in that area?…
- The 5th gen turn signal delay 8 hours ago, Gaz66 you may well have freed switch off with a few squirts of snake oil, 🙄 Buddy....read what I wrote. I said twice that I have meticulously cleaned the switch...I have had it apart more than once. Where…
- The 5th gen turn signal delay The problem I'm referring to, and the similar threads, don't have anything to do with the headlights. Just the signals. If you are having issues with your headlights thats a separate issue.
- The 5th gen turn signal delay No need to apologize Terry. I did find you comment regarding the Electrical Circuit helpful. Also I did look up Deoxit but it's not common or cheap around my neck of the woods. The other threads about this problem…
- The 5th gen turn signal delay It's funny because no matter how many times someones says: "I have already cleaned the switch contacts" someone always comes in with the reply " Try cleaning the switch contacts ." Yeah I've had the switch open many…
- The 5th gen turn signal delay The 4 times I have cleaned it I've probably used 4 different bottles of cleaner. Mostly whatever Electrical Contact cleaner spray the local Auto parts store has. I get in there with a tight, pointy cotton swab ( the…
- The 5th gen turn signal delay I've been chasing this issue for years. Pressing the turn signal switch to activate the signals and there will be a delay before the actual light starts flashing. Just like all of the many many other posts about it, the…
- New here - 5th gen Welcome! Lookin good 😎 What's up with the clutch?
- Money Shots: Your beautiful picture of your beautiful VFR in action. Me on my old 4th gen back when I rode it to the Dragon from up here in Canada
- now the proud owner of a VFR750 3 hours ago, Alann2 Hi all, I've just bought a vfr 750 FK, pretty much blind, its got MoT, the electrics work and runs fine, it is however as you'd expect a bit tatty round the edges, so this winter its going in the…
- 5th gen clean up thread I have that VFRness on my 5th gen, and I had installed one on my previous VFR's as well (6th and 4th gen) If installed correctly it's a great addition to the bike. (if not a slightly older and outdated fix to the VFR's…
- Spark plug query I would go with what the manual asks for in this case. Bike ran great from the factory with the copper plugs, so the factory called for copper plugs are fine. No need for pricey Iridiums. When I got my 5th gen VFR800 I…
- A Fuel Efficient Beast Gen 8 is. That's really good but by no means an 8th gen specific feat imo. My average for my 5th gen is 4.7L/100kms (50mpg) and my all time best is 4.3L/100kms (around 55mpg) and that's just normal riding. My 4th gen VFR750 did…
- Exhaust options for 5th gen Just now, adkfinn x2 on this - I had quite a bit of popping and the occasional small backfire with my TBR until I installed @mello dude 's PAIR delete. It def changed things for the better. When I did the pair delete on…
- Exhaust options for 5th gen My 2000 VFR800 has a Two Bro's slip on and the stock headers w/cat. Speaking to the earlier comment about it being quiet with the cat with subdued burbles and pops, my VFR exhaust burbles quite a bit with a nice…
- Can 5th gen exhaust manifold be painted? I did it a long time ago to my old VF500 stock exhaust and it held up well. I don't see why you can't do it with a 5th gen if you prep it properly.
- New to me 98 VFR 800 questions. Congratz on the bike! It looks great! How is the front tire writing painted on? About the ticking, I'm not sure what you mean. Does the ticking increase with the revs?
- Heat shield removal 11 hours ago, Himble No, the DSH95 is a dark metallic grey, which matches the colour of the heat shield. Ah! I see. Thanks man 👍
- Heat shield removal 12 hours ago, Himble With the help of a local Honda motorcycle restorer and long time friend, I have obtained a can of enamel paint which very closely matches the OEM paint colour on the shield. I've since removed the…
- Should I replace clutch parts Here is the finished product. [image: IMG_8246.thumb.JPG.d5b63738f0114556d168df00da5556a7.JPG] [image: IMG_8247.thumb.JPG.c29a13f3ef8cdae3f77905604b8a693c.JPG] EDIT: Just thought I'd post an update since I am getting…
- Should I replace clutch parts So I finally had a free day and got crackin on the clutch cover. [image: IMG_8240.thumb.JPG.cdf16cbc8f4bedc188052bc58755c757.JPG] [image: IMG_8241.thumb.JPG.9c16181766b513eca5043d88cceb72b3.JPG] Removing the clutch…
- Should I replace clutch parts SEBSPEED, 7/18/2020 at 6:04 PM Put the cover on, you're good to go. You can change the clutch springs through the window without pulling the whole cover, too. ooooooh yeeeeeah! I didn't even think about that, 😲 The…
- Should I replace clutch parts Sorry for the late reply. Been busy. Lots of great replies and helpful info. Thank you so much.😉 Good to hear that some of the clutch issues that were mentioned on here were much higher KM's than what I currently got.…
- Should I replace clutch parts 1 hour ago, iLikeThat Taking off the cover is not really "in there" for a clutch swap. No point in switching out the clutch when it isn't worn out. If you want you can take out the clutch and measure the wear according…
- Should I replace clutch parts So I have been sitting on one of Sebs clear clutch covers for awhile now (not literally sitting on it of course) Now, before I install it I have been really huming and hawing over whether I should replace some, if not…
- My first VFR! 17 hours ago, Grum Coolant maybe but Brake and Clutch fluid definelty replace it, never greater than every 2 years, the more frequent the better. There seems to be no end of brake system horror stories caused by not…
- My first VFR! 3 hours ago, rtho782 Basically all the things, but for example it's the first time the final drive oil is changed, and the coolant. [image: image.thumb.png.19d6572a8f252745a166d955038c58a3.png] Really? Oh. Hmmmm....just…
- My first VFR! 13 hours ago, rtho782 Just booked it in for it's 24,000 mile service.... I knew this was a big one but £650!! fml 😞 What exactly does the 24,000 mile service entail? I find most dealerships, both cars and bikes, like…
- combined brake system mello dude, 7/3/2020 at 2:48 PM If you do the delete, please do it properly with a fork swap and upgrade the rear caliper. I am not a fan of the kits that just replumb the hydraulics. I'm just curious, what is it…
- Fatty-Fatty-Fat-Fat Unless I was riding for a day or more I rarely rode with the bags on it. But after a pickup truck knocked over my bike in a parking lot, and the bags took the brunt of the fall, I always ride with them on. So they serve…
- Another Epic Ride Very nice write up! Thanks for sharing.
- Tankbag magnets I have been using the same Endurance tank bag for over 10 years. [image: 4th.thumb.jpg.6d97fa06dd936669b6f3837b1aa36e3b.jpg] [image: IMG_1590.thumb.JPG.c9b87f47a0e35ab2e5f9005e000d6385.JPG] The stitching that held the…
- Greetings from Ontario Welcome fellow Ontarionite. Post some pics of the VFR for us all to see
- Tankbag magnets I have never replaced magnets in my tankbag but the ones in my tankbag are crazy strong and I haven't felt the need. 🤔 I'm surprised yours are weak enough to concern you
- Wellnut install BuzznerSuntrusts, 4/13/2020 at 11:35 AM Do yourselves a favor and invest in Dzus fasteners for all the well nut screws on the front! You'll love it! Just get the clip on backings and the type of fastener your prefer.…
- Wellnut install ducnut, 4/10/2020 at 4:46 PM Yes. It goes into the aluminum bracket. Doh! 🤦♂️ Well I feel dumb. I didn't even think to try it in the metal bracket because every other well nut on that panel goes into the fairing. Next…
- Wellnut install 1 hour ago, MaxSwell This parts fiche shows what you may need to visualize the process: https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/5053e92af870021c54be367b/lower-cowl #14 in the uncrushed well nut. #13 in the pan…
- Wellnut install Thanks for the quick replies all. I have no point of reference because the wellnut fell out awhile ago. Wait wait....so the well nut doesn't go into the fairing like the one beside it? It goes into the metal bracket…
- Wellnut install I've tried googling and looking on the forums but I can't see what the problem is. One of my wellnuts fell out. I've got new wellnuts but I can't get them fitted into the fairings. I've tried both Factory OEM Wellnuts…
- Upper back pain 39 minutes ago, Walker1 exactly the spot! Ive spent a lot of money on physios/physical therapists but my latest conclusion is it is a rib that comes out of place! Only riding 20 minutes each way to work but boy is it…
- Upper back pain Having both a touring windscreen and Heli-bars, I still get my back pain. Though I don't know if it's the same as the OP's. I never ride with my weight on my wrists. I'm almost always using my legs or core. I think it's…
- Upper back pain Do you get the pain on the left side between your spine and shoulder blade? I get a pretty nasty pain in that spot after riding a couple hours. 😕
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Wow. It's crazy how difficult it is to get a straight answer on this K&N filter issue. They claim the larger one is the current production but anyone that orders a K&N Filter gets the smaller version. I remember posting…
- VTEC transition worse after installing Power Commander V 6 hours ago, Egg on Leggs A Dyno set up should solve your problem. Really huh? Quite unfortunate he has to go that far to make the bike smooth when it should already have been that way from the factory. :unsure:
- What to bring Most people have covered what needs to be brought, though I'll share my recent experiences. On my last road trip I packed the bike quite a bit, but it was for a 2 week trip. [image: nPCeR1ll.jpg] That is 2x 21L Side…
- What to bring VFR Capt.Bob, 2/13/2018 at 10:03 PM [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/037vEEPkVWg?feature=oembed] This guy has a video about touring mistakes and goes on this long rant about top boxes and some unrelated story about…
- Sebspeed Clutch Window Mod Group Buy 2017 Uggghhhhh I have wanted this mod for soooo long. Probably just as long as you've been making them seb. ( edit: checking the original link you posted, I'm the first to reply to it. Man. That was over 6 years ago ) US to…
- Canadian Ride to Beartooth Pass DAY 9: Whitewood, South Dakota to Chamberlain, South Dakota. I was given some tips about this area earlier on by a friend back home. I wasn't planning on even going through South Dakota but the change in plans due to…
- Canadian Ride to Beartooth Pass 3 hours ago, VFRpwr Hey Slowbird, great write up. Enjoyed it very much - as Cogswell mentions, thank you for taking the time to put this all together. Your videos of the area have sold me on making an effort to get out…
- Canadian Ride to Beartooth Pass DAY 8: Red Lodge, Montana to Whitewood, South Dakota It's a bummer about the fires but I was going to make the best of the change of plans. The AirBnB cabin I stayed at was very very nice. Easily the best place I had…
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