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dendron

234 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 22 Jul 2008 Last seen 29 Jan 2012

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5 in the archive
  1. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter dendron 51 21 Feb 2011 31 Jul 2012 dendron · 21 Feb 2011 – 31 Jul 2012
  2. Brand New Honda NR750 and RC30 Stashed in Sweden dendron 4 5 Jun 2010 15 Jun 2010 dendron · 5 Jun 2010 – 15 Jun 2010
  3. 6th gen Stuck Oil Filter dendron 30 19 Nov 2009 20 Nov 2009 dendron · 19 Nov 2009 – 20 Nov 2009
  4. Update From The New V4 Video dendron 2 6 Sep 2009 11 Sep 2009 dendron · 6 Sep 2009 – 11 Sep 2009
  5. 30 Second Tire Repair? dendron 1 6 Jun 2009 6 Jun 2009 dendron · 6 Jun 2009 – 6 Jun 2009

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  1. Sport riding while staying seated 29 Jan 2012 07:55 [image: View Post]Monk, on 29 January 2012 - 02:04 AM, said: [image: View Post]dendron, on 29 January 2012 - 12:49 AM, said: I like and use conedodger's "kiss the mirror" technique which involves some seat movement…
  2. Then and Now Images 29 Jan 2012 06:40 Work is hard. Distractions are plentiful. And, time is short. Very nice juxtapositioning of one era to another, Mr. Farson. Bravo! :wheel:
  3. Sport riding while staying seated 29 Jan 2012 05:49 I like and use conedodger's "kiss the mirror" technique which involves some seat movement without necessarily knee dragging. I remember attending a CSB school some years back where Mr. Code made a statement that you…
  4. What Do I See In The March Issue of Motorcyclist? 29 Jan 2012 05:13 Good eye, YF. There's also a cherry looking vintage CBX in classic root beer livery on the right side of the next page. Excellent.
  5. redslut Ride to hell 1 Aug 2011 03:13 Absolutely fascinating, Dutchy. It's hard to imagine the massive loss of life that occurred in WW's I and II, but particularly WW I with the huge losses of humanity required just to advance the front line 100 yards in…
  6. Six weeks a tent and a vfr updated november 12th traffic with a capitol t hollywood and the score wind 1 olive 0 day 4148 11 Jun 2011 16:34 :lurk: Sigh...absolutely fascinating! :lurk:
  7. My new 1200 vs. my 800's 11 Jun 2011 06:02 [image: View Post]SeeMeDo, on 09 June 2011 - 04:50 PM, said: I don't have anything to compare it to it's just the best bike I've owned. I was thinking of keeping my Harley but sold it because I just didn't care to ride…
  8. 1st time tmac attendees please read 16 May 2011 04:56 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 10 May 2011 - 11:49 AM, said: Size of chicken strips is helpful, but not necessarily spot on depending on riding style. :biggrin: Especially, if you live in StraightandFlatistan…
  9. Leo Vince Exhaust (Pics) 16 May 2011 04:05 I have a dilemma, I can't decide between the aluminum or carbon fiber ones. The aluminum ones are 570 while the CF ones are 770. I have the 08 so i am thinking the al cans would match the bike pretty well, but the cf…
  10. not a zombie..yet... 15 May 2011 03:29 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 14 May 2011 - 10:24 PM, said: [image: View Post]dendron, on 14 May 2011 - 10:18 PM, said: Just...WOW, gll429, hope your recovery goes well, but...STEP AWAY FROM THE KEYBOARD, MOUSE…
  11. not a zombie..yet... 15 May 2011 03:18 Just...WOW, gll429, hope your recovery goes well, but...STEP AWAY FROM THE KEYBOARD, MOUSE AND/OR TOUCHPAD at least until you heal. Just my cheap advice. Posted Image Sure, we'll miss you for a while, but you'll be…
  12. Does anyone do long rides with stock seat? 9 May 2011 03:40 [image: View Post]AZTraveler, on 08 May 2011 - 08:28 PM, said: I bought a set of BeadRiders for my Spyder, but my wife didn't like hers and I transferred it to my VFR. For me, it has completely changed the stock into an…
  13. Tire Repair Equip 5 May 2011 05:11 "Stop n Go" tire plugger w/ C02. Just in case of no cell service. Reminds me to pull up a Youtube tutorial before my next long ride. Beats walkin'. Ditto on the Stop 'n Go kit + carry the Slime Powersport compressor…
  14. Tinted shield or sunglasses 24 Apr 2011 04:07 I use the Bell silver mirror shield on my Bell Apex. It probably looks optically the same for the Star. It's all you'll need on a bright sunny day and provides great sun block with an excellent view, but it's a PITA to…
  15. Going VFR1200F to VFR1200 DCT??? 6 Apr 2011 01:37 Somebody has to do it. Posted Image We'd love to hear your feedback.
  16. wheels 23 Mar 2011 02:11 I remember the white wheels on my RWB 2nd gen were a bear to clean. I finally settled on S-100 which worked pretty well, but required a little elbow grease, and, of course, it ain't cheap! Nonetheless white wheels DO…
  17. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 5 Mar 2011 06:35 Thanks everybody for your input. This was a good learning experience for me. Hopefully, the LISLE tool will be something you add to your garage repertoire, 'cause it damn sure works. I appreciate all of the input, and…
  18. Lost My &*%$^#@ Key 5 Mar 2011 05:41 [image: View Post]Rice, on 04 March 2011 - 11:57 PM, said: Oh, my son? I still have him :happy: You, sir, are a lucky man, indeed.
  19. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 5 Mar 2011 04:43 Belfry Congratulations on winning the battle! Perseverance pays off again. I've had a few tough car and bike filters, but nothing like this epic battle. Thanks for posting your solution--could you post a pic of the…
  20. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 5 Mar 2011 00:51 And the new champion oil filter removal tool is...(envelope please)... The LISLE 63600 Import Car Filter Wrench!! Yea, IT WORKED, IT WORKED! :cheerleader: :cheerleader: At last, this bad boy is off and on the…
  21. VFR special 1 Mar 2011 03:34 Hey, I recognize that switchgear!
  22. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 26 Feb 2011 19:14 Good advice, all. I'm going to wait on the arrival of the Lisle tool from Amazon while there is still something left for it to grab onto. Failing that, the gloves are off, baby, it's the studs-on-baseplate method, then…
  23. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 26 Feb 2011 01:55 joneill dendron This filter (Wally World Super Tech ST7317 made by Champion) was installed and torqued to spec (20 ft.lbs -- this just HAS to be wrong Honda!) per the VFR service manual on the last oil change. Just…
  24. Does anybody know what color this is? 24 Feb 2011 00:26 Pretty sure that is R157 Italian Red. The "Interceptor" lettering on the side of the cowl was black on the '05 Winning Red and red on the '02 Italian Red, like the fleabay photos in your link. Unless some owner along…
  25. Does anybody know what color this is? 23 Feb 2011 05:41 That does appear to be an incomplete part no. It's either '02 R-157 Italian Red or '05 R-258 Winning Red like you say. They are very close in the red spectrum, but different, obviously. I'd e-mail the fleabay poster for…
  26. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 22 Feb 2011 04:31 Monk I'll back off as well, I have been using the manual torque value, but have been using a tight fitting(Honda) oil filter socket, so I've had no problems, but I could tell it's tighter than my hand tightening methods…
  27. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 22 Feb 2011 03:19 soichiro It could be a mistake. We find errors in honda manuals, parts books all the time. I tighten the filter by hand and then snug it up with socket. I put mine on pretty tight but my socket fits perfect, so I have…
  28. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 22 Feb 2011 01:53 soichiro You need to purchse an oil folter socket that fits perfectly on to the oil filter you are using. That and a long extension are ideal. At work when I get an oil filter that jiffy lube put on at 4000ft,lb's I use…
  29. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 22 Feb 2011 01:15 mello dude dendron This filter (Wally World Super Tech ST7317 made by Champion) was installed and torqued to spec (20 ft.lbs -- this just HAS to be wrong Honda!) per the VFR service manual on the last oil change. Just…
  30. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 22 Feb 2011 00:38 Synaptic Misfire dendron Jack for that confirmation. Yeah, I'm thinking this is the way to try. I did apply a thin coating to the filter gasket on installation, but maybe it was too thin, or, maybe...Honda's torque spec…
  31. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 21 Feb 2011 22:47 KPerham Well, screwdriver was my best idea! Must be a misprint in a manual somewhere, I swear that's the second time I heard that number. No good way to do it now, just keep working at it. Big channel locks or…
  32. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 21 Feb 2011 20:41 This filter (Wally World Super Tech ST7317 made by Champion) was installed and torqued to spec (20 ft.lbs -- this just HAS to be wrong Honda!) per the VFR service manual on the last oil change. Just before reaching the…
  33. Should I be concerned? 20 Feb 2011 16:00 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 February 2011 - 07:52 PM, said: Sounds like a case of "over-exuberance of the right hand", caused by withered habits. Enjoy it before common sense and self-presevation kick back in.…
  34. Good websites for VFR parts? 20 Feb 2011 00:13 Ron Ayers and Service Honda both have good online fiche sites to keep your local dealer honest...and are often slightly discounted. http://www.ronayersm...ycles&mfg=Honda http://www.servicehonda.com/parts.html
  35. 1 gear clunk 14 Feb 2011 05:56 Standard operating procedure. It's just the nature of the gearbox. I know it sounds alarming, but it's normal.
  36. Best/Cheapest place to buy a chain 12 Feb 2011 18:04 Short of a gift, it's pretty hard to beat $48.00 + shipping and tax for a quality Tsubaki 530 QR Pro Gold Chain. On special from CG... http://www.cyclegear...m=CGC_25-2620_G
  37. Windshield screws 12 Feb 2011 04:12 Sweet Jesus, no wonder I belong to this discussion board. :biggrin:
  38. Go with a plan, or wing it? 9 Feb 2011 02:17 I try to have a rough plan and leave open the possibility of going off on tangents as the mood may or may not strike. Motorcycle journeys have a way of creating secret destinations of which the rider is unaware. After…
  39. New Mirrors for my VFR 8 Feb 2011 19:20 Umm, you're just joshin' us...right?
  40. What's the best Riding Music? 6 Feb 2011 20:58 If you can ever find an early 80's album, Doot-Doot by a long defunct Welsh band named Freur , swoop on it. I once traversed the entire BRP listening to this, Wall of Voodoo's Mexican Radio , Ultravox, The Skids and…
  41. 1981 cb900f supersport rebuildupgrade 3 Feb 2011 05:50 Erm, Seb, your wife must be an absolute saint. Rock on, bro! :beer:
  42. Ohlins 'Lite" shocks 2 Feb 2011 00:12 Hmmm, Ohlins Lite, truly a sign that The Recession yet lingers, and may be with us indefinitely. Crap.
  43. Pics of Crossrunner 31 Jan 2011 02:23 Me kinda' likey, but why is it called a "Cross" runner? Does it do "adventure" stuff, too? Looks pretty street oriented at first glance.
  44. Just Hunting for Sympathy 29 Jan 2011 03:43 monkeyspanner, that just blows giant chunks of sputum. Sorry for your loss, I hope the reprobate is roasted if he's ever caught. Something tells me the way the justice system has become, that won't happen. Best of luck…
  45. vtec v ninja 1000 test ride 29 Jan 2011 03:31 The new Ninj looks and describes like it's a superb bike...but, IT'S NOT A VEE FOUR! Ahem, sorry. :ohmy:
  46. PAIR valve removal. Worth it? 24 Jan 2011 03:52 The Pair Valve is a pollution control "Pulsed Air Injection" device, designed to "wash out" the purposely rich exhaust of metric bikes in order to pass U.S. EPA restrictions for import in the United States and other…
  47. Twists and Leans: Trusting your Tires... How did you do it? 24 Jan 2011 02:41 Track days, track schools (no dogs, kids, driveways or cars coming the other way) will definitely help you discover the limits of adhesion. Keith Code's books and California Superbike School are both excellent as…
  48. Z chain cleaner / oiler for your chain 24 Jan 2011 02:02 I use the "Grime Minister" plus kerosene: [image: Posted Image] It just requires a little elbow grease. I'm sure your method is equally effective, it's simply a different way to skin the same kitty.
  49. Suzuki BKing 8 Jan 2011 00:33 Dittoes on the OEM cartoon cans, Ewwww. MAJOR improvements are available, though, from Yosh for one... [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  50. The Official Oil Thread 24 Dec 2010 18:07 BaileyRock I'm a long time Mobil 1 advocate and it has always tested at or new the top of every category, but I recently made the switch to Shell Rotella T Synthetic based on it's test results(always right up there with…

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