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bear22099

19 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 17 Jan 2007 Last seen 17 Mar 2020

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  1. Upper back pain 17 Mar 2020 15:37 After 2 surgeries over a 20 year span, and due for a 3rd later this year, I have found that using a TENS device while riding helps tremendously. I apply the 2 patches over the muscles in the area that has the pain. My…
  2. Toying With The Name, Interceptor 5 Jun 2015 01:06 I think for some reason the american marketing department at Honda decided that potential customers needed to have a model name for their future purchase. It was the same way in Canada in the beginning(83-85), but…
  3. '83 VF750F Interceptor....Flight of the Phoenix 15 Mar 2010 23:18 http://www.cbdecals.afegraphics.com/index.php?adminshopping=&cat_id=37&catname='vf750f' should have the reproduction decals. I have a solo seat cover and seat off of my 1000F that will fit the 750 directly for sale. It…
  4. So, I Was Replacing My Thermostat... 1 Feb 2010 22:11 [image: View Post]coderighter, on 11 October 2009 - 12:23 PM, said: [image: View Post]Nelso90, on Oct 11 2009, 11:16 AM, said: I just picked up a 2002 VFR (Hence, I am new!), and it runs great and everything, except it…
  5. Vf1000r Motor In Vf1000f Frame? 29 Oct 2009 12:21 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 28 October 2009 - 09:25 PM, said: [image: View Post]bear22099, on 28 October 2009 - 04:06 PM, said: The R came out in 84 in Europe and was narrower than the 85. They don't generally use…
  6. Vf1000r Motor In Vf1000f Frame? 28 Oct 2009 21:06 [image: View Post]cornercarver, on 28 October 2009 - 03:42 PM, said: [image: View Post]motorhead1977, on 31 December 2008 - 07:53 AM, said: [image: View Post]Chev, on Dec 31 2008, 06:59 AM, said: Very nice work. I…
  7. Vf1000r Motor In Vf1000f Frame? 25 Oct 2009 15:25 I think some are missing a small detail here, he is not putting an R engine into a F frame, he wants to put a FF engine into a FE frame. We did not get the FF or FG here. This is a chain driven cam engine, but with line…
  8. Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project 7 Oct 2009 23:28 [image: View Post]veefer800canuck, on Oct 7 2009, 03:19 PM, said: Quote Quote I love :wub: those euro-only wheels. IIRC, didn\\\'t some Canadian VF models come with gold wheels? Or am I confusing this with the CX…
  9. Turn Signal, Brakes Lights And Horn. Oh My 8 Sep 2009 22:03 It won't be the actual switch, it will be one of the two wires is shorting out against the metal object right at the switch, pull the two wires off of the front brake switch and see if the fuse blows now. Chances are…
  10. Flywheel Puller Anyone? 5 May 2009 17:15 [image: View Post]ChrisR, on May 5 2009, 09:22 AM, said: Does anybody in the Toronto area have a flywheel puller tool that I can use for couple of hrs???? Any other alternatives if I can't find one ??? THX. Princess…
  11. Magnetic Tank Bag Bad For The Metallic Paint? 30 Apr 2009 12:54 I just put a layer of Saran wrap on the tank where the bag will sit. No scratches. And eveyone already has some Saran wrap.
  12. Brakes Dragging, Not The Usual Suspects...help! 17 Aug 2008 22:41 [image: View Post]Earthshake, on Aug 17 2008, 09:42 AM, said: I remember reading in one of the motorcycle rags several years ago about this same problem when the brake fluid was warm. It turned out to be an aftermarket…
  13. Vf1000r Rebuild 12 Jul 2008 15:36 [image: View Post]VF1000RS, on Jul 12 2008, 11:11 AM, said: [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Jul 12 2008, 07:18 AM, said: & I'm trying to get my lawn mower and associated crap out and into a new shed I'm finishing…
  14. Tired Of Having A Hot Vfr? 21 Apr 2008 12:33 spud786 Yeh I dont know why some have more heating issues, I know the last guy was running watter wetter without antifreeze , and it says very clearly on the bottle does not significantly increase waters boiling point…
  15. What Bike Covers Do You Use 15 Apr 2008 18:17 I use the Nelson Rigg MC-902 on all mine.
  16. Fuel Pump Questions ('86 Model) 15 Oct 2007 20:31 [image: View Post]AndrewNS, on Oct 15 2007, 12:57 PM, said: No, it's not plugged pickups...I cleaned the tank (and the pickups) thoroughly after the first time I had the problem. I'm thinking the first two times it was…
  17. Tightwad's Vfrness Install On 5th Gen (2000) 1 Oct 2007 23:08 An easy way to get the nuts to stay up on the battery connections is to slip a short piece of vacuum line under the nut and leave it there. It will hold the nut up, and as a nice side effect, it will also keep the nut…
  18. Vf1000r Recommended Tyre Brands 17 Jan 2007 15:46 I have some Bridgestones on it right now. If I was keeping it, I would upgrade to at least Dunlops. It runs great, but the ergos are all wrong for me. Long reach to the bars, short reach to the pegs. But thats OK, I…
  19. Vf1000r Recommended Tyre Brands 17 Jan 2007 15:43 I have the Avon radials on mine. Very happy with them.

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