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dogman

208 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 26 Feb 2009 Last seen 13 May 2017

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  1. VFR 750 rear hugger dogman 2 26 May 2016 26 May 2016 dogman · 26 May 2016 – 26 May 2016
  2. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 dogman 267 17 Jun 2014 25 Jun 2016 dogman · 17 Jun 2014 – 25 Jun 2016
  3. PC5 accelerator pump utility dogman 1 16 Feb 2011 16 Feb 2011 dogman · 16 Feb 2011 – 16 Feb 2011
  4. Power Commander Maps 2007 Australian/Euro vtec gutted cat.djm dogman 3 3 Dec 2009 27 Feb 2011 dogman · 3 Dec 2009 – 27 Feb 2011
  5. PC3 map for gutted cat dogman 6 2 Nov 2009 3 Dec 2009 dogman · 2 Nov 2009 – 3 Dec 2009

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  1. Tyre/Tire Choice for 1200F 13 May 2017 06:18 I have a Bridgestone T30 evo on the front at the moment and a PR4 on the rear because the PR4 was on the bike when I got it and it needed a new front. I am not a fan of the feedback from PR4 fronts but the T30 evo is…
  2. VFR1200F Crash Protection - recommendations 12 May 2017 08:21 I have the Trex engine covers on my 1200, they dont interfere with anythingand look good. I bought them off ebay. The RHS engine case looks very vulnerable on the 1200 IMO.
  3. Clutch - Vibration 29 Dec 2016 09:59 4 hours ago, Auspanglish No idle adjust screw? It seems the idle speed is controlled by the ECU being FBW throttle.
  4. Clutch - Vibration 29 Dec 2016 03:58 What you are hearing is clutch basket /geartrain backlash. This is because the engine does not idle at a constant rotational rate due to minimal flywheel effect of the crankshaft because of its relatively light mass. If…
  5. Fuel economy. 180 miles per tank is a joke 6 Dec 2016 10:42 Errr what is a mile? Oh I seem to remember something about them back in the 60s. There were also rods and perches as well.........IIRC. And gallons, that depends where you are. Anyway I get 5.2-5.7 litres per 100Km…
  6. Slip On ? 1 Dec 2016 06:57 19 hours ago, Skids Ah....confusion. I see in your sig you have an RC79 (VFR800F). I figured you had a 1200 because this thread is in the 1200 section. Forget all previous regarding fuel consumptions! I get what you…
  7. Slip On ? 30 Nov 2016 10:17 22 hours ago, Skids 5.2 litres/100km??? That's 55mpg (UK) or 12 miles/litre. On a 1200? Are you doing 50mph everywhere? I get around 10 miles (16km) per litre on the highway, less on the back roads. I'd be very happy…
  8. Slip On ? 29 Nov 2016 11:13 Hi Guys, I have just bought a slightly used 2015 model with a scorpion can on it. I dont particularly like the sound of the scorpion without the baffle, and I think it makes the bike run too lean as I am seeing 5.2…
  9. Upgrade or rebuild suspension 17 Oct 2016 07:31 Any VFR will benefit from a decent rear shock upgrade. For the front how far do you want to go? respring and revalve or front end transplant? Your budget is the limiting factor usually, along with your mechanical…
  10. 4th Gen Fork Flex 24 Jun 2016 06:09 I agree that the 4th gen forks flex. I now have RC51 forks on mine and it is totally rigid by comparison. Regarding the locking nut system using the 4 tab washer, all it does is lock the 2 locking nuts together, and not…
  11. High mid pipe 23 Jun 2016 11:28 There is a threaded lug welded to the rear sub frame. you have to make a strap using some flat (I used aluminium) of the appropriate length and a hole in each end. one hole bolts into the lug, the other into your…
  12. VFR 750 rear hugger 26 May 2016 04:04 Does anyone know if the 3rd and 4th gen huggers are the same?
  13. New Vfr800's Not Selling Very Well 21 May 2016 22:34 12 hours ago, fink Yup £9,999 compared to Vfr £10,600 mfr rep prices. But you could have checked that yourself. I did, but it didnt seem right. They are talking prices of around 20K in Oz althought the actual price is…
  14. New Vfr800's Not Selling Very Well 21 May 2016 10:06 15 hours ago, Nelix FFS! Christ on a bike, etc. Mine was $15,200 over here. You guys have no idea how lucky you are, we pay more for everything, fuel, food etc. All we have going for us is the NHS, free healthcare. Oh,…
  15. Intermittent Starting 14 Apr 2016 04:16 What grade of fuel are you guys using? Mine has never done this and I have had it almost 2 years now, I think this engine has more ignition advance or compession than the previous use in 6th gens, and I am wondering if…
  16. Aprilia Tuono 18 Mar 2016 00:22 I had a good test ride on the Tuono V4 1100RR, and it is an awesome bike. I am seriously considering getting one but I want to wait and see how the Yamaha MT10 stacks up. The engine is to die for with so much…
  17. Anyone Experienced This Seat Lock Problem? 17 Mar 2016 00:16 Try pushing down on the seat or cowl whichever is fitted while turning the key. The lock may need slight adjustment, mine was the opposite, a bit loose.
  18. 8Th Gen Front Forks 17 Mar 2016 00:14 The damping rates are on the "sporty" side but thats OK with me.
  19. How To Set The *&% Clock! 13 Mar 2016 02:55 Yeah its tricky. I think what happens as said is that you accidently scroll through to the other functions. I have to read the book every time at the start and end of DST. I wish they had put those buttons on the…
  20. Remove Passenger Footpegs 6 Mar 2016 10:59 From what I could see on mine the mounting bolts are very difficult to access without stripping the rear end.
  21. Another Article On Yamaha's New Mt-10 2 Mar 2016 07:29 Yes I cant wait to see and test ride one, but as said in the comments, why did they make it so UGLY.
  22. Where Do I Check The Coolant Level On 2014 1 Mar 2016 00:25 Sorry I meant member thecat with the red and black gen 8
  23. Forums 29 Feb 2016 11:50 RC36 looks beautiful Dogman. Very nice touch with the white HONDA on the RC79. Cheers. Grum Thanks. The 750 is very nice to ride as well with RC51 front end and Wilbers 641 on the rear.
  24. Out 2014 Vfr800F, In 2015 Crossrunner 800 29 Feb 2016 08:53 I assume the riding position is more user friendly. How does the handling compare, and do you know if a pipe from the 800F will fit the 800X? Did you ride a Yamaha Tracer?
  25. Just Wondering...... 29 Feb 2016 03:20 There are these 4th gen fairings available http://www.airtech-s...R7501994-97.htm
  26. Where Do I Check The Coolant Level On 2014 28 Feb 2016 11:57 Directly below the riders seat on the right. There's a little cutout in the bodywork trim. use a torch to check the level.[image: attachicon.gif]image.jpeg Hey mate how about posting a photo of your bike, the color…
  27. Handlebar Risers 22 Feb 2016 00:23 Something else to consider as I have just done this myself, I am 6ft tall and was riding with the seat in the raised position, and was starting to suffer from the weight on the wrists complaint, then it occurred to me…
  28. V-Tec Advantage - Or Not 22 Feb 2016 00:15 Often is the case that design engineers get a bee in their bonnet about some engineering concept that they see as "their baby" whether it is a good idea or not. Having owned 4th gen 5th gen, 2x 6th gens, and now an 8th…
  29. V-Tec Advantage - Or Not 21 Feb 2016 07:48 Not to mention the pain in the ass job of checking the vtec clearances.
  30. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 18 Feb 2016 08:23 I don't think they are being dicks, they just aren't being very verbose. There are quite a few exhaust options available for the 8th gen and if that isn't enough, you can use any 5th gen can as well. And if that still…
  31. Vfr Gen 6 To Gen 8 10 Feb 2016 07:01 Honda had better do something soon or it will be losing market share big time to the likes of Yamaha and Aprillia. Honda has always built great reliable beautifully finished bikes and I have always had Hondas over the…
  32. Visited The Honda Dealer Today 28 Jan 2016 23:30 As Said, the seat is very good. I have done 800Km days without any bum aches at all. I was surprised how good it is.
  33. 8Th Gen Exhaust Can On A 5Th Gen? 23 Jan 2016 05:12 When I first got my gen 8 there were not many aftermarket cans around. I suspected that a 5th gen can might fit so I borrowed an OEM 5th gen can and it fitted exactly right down to the passenger footpeg hanger. Honda…
  34. 8Th Gen Exhaust Can On A 5Th Gen? 18 Jan 2016 02:52 To the OP the geometry of the 8th gen and 5th gen exhaust connections and supports are identical.
  35. Stock Shock 31 Dec 2015 01:22 There is a wilbers 641 shock replacent for gen 8 listed on their website, with high and low speed compression adjustment (22 clicks) Rebound 22 clicks remote hydraulic preload if you want it and spring customised to…
  36. Glare On Instrument Panel 30 Dec 2015 11:52 It's because we're riding in the Southern Hemisphere, and the bike is built in the Northern Hemisphere - the sun would be in front of you in that part of the world... unless you're in the UK in which case it's…
  37. Stock Shock 29 Dec 2015 20:59 I did some research a while ago regarding the interchangeability of different VFR generation shocks, basically to see if the good aftermarket shock I have could be used on different models, and the outcome was this…
  38. Glare On Instrument Panel 29 Dec 2015 10:33 I have experienced it but only briefly and not often, I only ever ride with a tinted iridium visor, I dont know if that would make any difference or not. @ Fatshouty Its too hot here to ride at all :) :biggrin: :biggrin:
  39. Stock Shock 28 Dec 2015 23:51 I agree the compression damping is a little harsh but it is about the same as the Wilbers 641 that I have on my 4th gen, so I wouldn't bother to change it just yet, I dont mind it but others find it harsh. I run 34…
  40. Stock Shock 28 Dec 2015 23:41 They are just 2 lugs with a 10mm hole through top and bottom same as every other 4th -8th gen VFR
  41. Stock Shock 28 Dec 2015 10:30 I did some research a while ago regarding the interchangeability of different VFR generation shocks, basically to see if the good aftermarket shock I have could be used on different models, and the outcome was this…
  42. 4Th Gen Fork Options 19 Dec 2015 05:35 Trev, just for your info, here are some pics of the RC51 front end from Kirby on the 4th gen. Distance from centre of axle to bottom of headstock =510mm There is 10mm approx of fork showing above top of helibar bracket.…
  43. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 18 Dec 2015 23:39 Yeah I have gotten used to it now, I think it may have quietened down a bit with some use. Nice pipe!
  44. 4Th Gen Fork Options 18 Dec 2015 08:10 kirbster dogman As mentioned above most sportbike triples have less offset than the VFR (30mm as opposed to 40mm) which increases the trail and slows down turn in so you need to drop the front and raise the back to…
  45. Ram-Mount Stem Ball 18 Dec 2015 08:04 I have one of those ram steering stem mounts and did not even try to use the rubber plug they supplied but used a short piece of automotive power steering hose which is just the right size and available most auto parts…
  46. 4Th Gen Fork Options 18 Dec 2015 00:17 Hi Trevor, as You know I think, I have done the RC51 front end swap on the 4th gen, and the biggest upfront difference is straight away noticeable is that the front end is rigid as in stiff, gone is the subtle flexing…
  47. Oil Plug Access, Rc79 6 Dec 2015 05:06 No need to remove the bellypan to access the drain plug, but you need to remove the rhs of the bellypan to access the filter, (unless you have the evap canister) and you reach across from the right to the filter on the…
  48. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 4 Dec 2015 10:23 I love the sound without the baffle to be honest. I wear earplugs always, and don't find it loud or 'barky' myself - can't speak for others around me, though but am yet to hear any complaints. Yes, it's a harsh bark…
  49. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 3 Dec 2015 00:58 What do you think of the sound of the SC project exhaust without the baffle while riding? I have one as well now, I think it is fairly loud compared to my Akrapovic, and doesn't have the nice mellow sound of the…
  50. New Vfr800's Not Selling Very Well 28 Nov 2015 08:09 These days there is a lot of competition from naked style bikes eg Yamaha MT09 and soon to be MT10 which have gained in popularity over the fully faired mid size sportstourers like the VFR which despite its update is…

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