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carlgustav
78 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 30 Mar 2009 Last seen 30 Nov 2022
Threads started
7 in the archive- Possible fueling problems carlgustav · 15 May 2019 – 21 May 2019
- A tale of woe, and maybe hope ... carlgustav · 10 Jul 2018 – 11 Jul 2018
- It's decision time ... carlgustav · 19 Mar 2017 – 20 Mar 2017
- Wheelie in the garage ... carlgustav · 6 Mar 2017 – 24 Mar 2017
- 6th gen CCT related question ... carlgustav · 27 Oct 2016 – 29 Oct 2016
- Could Use Some Advice ... carlgustav · 17 Aug 2015 – 17 Aug 2015
- My '07 carlgustav · 30 Mar 2009 – 10 May 2009
Recent posts
Last 50 of 78- Anyone know anything about what's happened to the world, VFRworld that is. Another FB denier here, dropped it in 2016 and never looked back. Hopefully we don't lose this forum any time soon as I intend to hang on to my VFR for the forseeable future. I think I have at least 5 - 10 more years of…
- Quick Poll: Are you using Chain Lube or Chain Paste? 11 hours ago, bmart Your eyes are fine! I was wondering any anyone noticed. 🙂 One of the track bikes lost the locking washer and the nut spun off in the final turn at VIR South this year. Never seen that happen before.…
- Switch pod (high beam, turn signal, horn) loose. Any fixes? If you just need a simple hack for the near term (and this is truly a hack), then get some of the anti-slip tape (Lowes, Skid Guard) and wrap just enough under the housing to clamp on. It's been working for me on my…
- Lithium Ion Battery As in the case of Mello Dude, I've had a Shorai in my VFR since 8/2013, no problems. We don't get cold though :biggrin: . More recently put a Battery Tender lithium unit in my R6 track bike, no issue yet. And I have one…
- What's a good beginner bike for my friend? Mohawk, 8/27/2019 at 5:41 AM it is expected that people over 25 will have enough sense to know their limits & have a large degree of self preservation ingrained in them. :laughing6-hehe: :laughing6-hehe:…
- Do you change tires at home? 23 hours ago, MBrane Broke the end off one of those with a hard old tire so don't crank on 'em too hard. I've run the classic Power front Road rear setup for many years. If it ain't broke...... Same experience here with…
- Possible fueling problems Ok, mine sure did not behave like the bike in the vid, so there's that. I'll replace my maintenance items, then drop the new headers to look over the gaskets. I may have boogered one or more up on install. I never tried…
- Possible fueling problems @Mohawk; there is a dyno guy in my area but I have no experience using him. He tunes built sports car motors, and HDs. I spoke to him and he said he could look at the RBR SW if I bring my laptop out, and see what he…
- Possible fueling problems Quote Could you do me a favor? Before you pull the headers, at least check them for leaks. That's the one thing that could be off with a fresh set of pipes. @MM, sure, sounds easy enough. In ref to your vacuum line…
- Possible fueling problems Quote I think you ate going about this all wrong. If your bike worked fine before the exhaust header change, then there is your issue. I 'removed' the RBR unit (I do not have the MTB) Sat, and rode around long enough to…
- Possible fueling problems 3 hours ago, MooseMoose Yeah, that's where I'm starting. Mine came in the mail yesterday. Let me know how it goes for you. I'll do the same. Will do. Although I just ordered mine and it won't be here till next week (2 -…
- Possible fueling problems I appreciate the feedback. @GiD; sorry about not mentioning fuel smell, it's hard to remember all the little anecdotal things I notice after I'm off the bike for a bit, and then post. Another anecdotal bit, my fuel…
- Possible fueling problems 52 minutes ago, GreginDenver Better exhaust system means more flow, which means (maybe) that installation of the New Header has given you a lean-idle condition. Does your RB module allow you to rich-up the idle fuel…
- Possible fueling problems Hey folks, So I think I have a fueling problem with my 6th gen. Naturally the symptoms started just after I installed the new performance headers and was starting to enjoy riding with them. I believe this is…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 14 hours ago, sfdownhill Man, the folks on this forum come up with some of the coolest ideas! carlgustav, that perf metal is brilliant for prototyping - bends as easy as cardboard, but stays bent. Thx. I got the stuff…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA After spending the afternoon looking at ideas for a center stand stop (here and my own), and realizing they weren't suitable for me, I took inspiration from pics that Duc2V4 posted earlier. [image:…
- Installing the new performance header on 5th gen @MooseMoose, thx for the effort to detail your experience. I had already installed mine the week before but I still went thru this with interest. A couple of points if they were not made in your post; take before pix of…
- Questionable tire condition 10 hours ago, Lee 2002 [image: :y0!] You made the 600 mile trip from KC to Denver in July when the winds are from the South at 20 mph and the pavement temps are 135°F. Don't worry, you've got enough left on the right…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build I was one of those who put in some $ for the 'RVFR' header build way back when. I've also been keeping an eye on the various VFR header build discussions, just hoping for something reasonable. I think it's been fairly…
- Which tires for upcoming track day? Q4s 👍. [image: fncm0818rh12.thumb.jpg.e0cbff62e3b1c391dfc15e20737db9b4.jpg] However, I am not a fan of the Q4s in the wet, but I'm not a fan of riding in the wet so ... @Jim V, I've run Q3+s but have not seen the…
- What type of riding do you use your VFR for? 2 minutes ago, Urbanengineer But I can’t keep it below 225*F so I don’t want to ride it when it’s hot out. Ouch. Low speed running thru my neighborhood commuting, I often see 210, but never up to 225, and it's hot out…
- What type of riding do you use your VFR for? 43 minutes ago, VFR80025th On the street i don't have to scrape the side of my fairing to proove I am a good rider. Take it to the track if you need to proove something. +1 I ride mine on long trips, short trips, and…
- Pardon The Nudity... Holy mother of ... Damn. 👍. I love those old P-51s, love the Corsairs too. Watched Bob Hoover take off from our ramp at St. Louis International decades ago, canary yellow P-51, canary yellow flight suit. He was a…
- A tale of woe, and maybe hope ... 2 hours ago, Dutchy On the up side, interest on money in the bank is 0.05%... I actually see that some US bank savings rates are as low as 0.01% ... so, even ?better? :laugh: . Another plus for me, although I'm still…
- A tale of woe, and maybe hope ... I recently picked up what I thought was a 1984 VF750F with less than 2K miles (claimed) on her, turns out to be an '83. I have an '84 VF700F that I bought new in '85, rode her until 2008 when she quit running, and she's…
- Which tires for upcoming track day? Have used Michelins in the past, decent tires. Switched to Dunlops (have used D211, GPAs, Q3s) and am now using Q3+s. These are good tires at a good price (especially during rebate offers). I don't think you can go…
- Oem Parts/ Honda Ext. Warranties 18 hours ago, Sweeper Add me to the list of satisfied customers. Just ordered a little over $200 worth of parts for the CB500x and got a little over 15%. On top of that, Keith is really easy to deal with. The new prices…
- 2009 VFR Steel Brake line kits Don't know about front lines only, but this site: http://www.motosport.com/galfer-brake-and-clutch-line-kit shows a full kit for up to the '09 model. See 'fitment' section ... Good luck, ACE
- Endurance Racing VF500 build. Beautiful build. ACE
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build Nice. I have $ in on the 'go fund me' site, can they be applied towards possible purchase? The other thread is so long I can't remember if you've answered this question already, if so, sorry. ACE
- It's decision time ... Alright folks, thanx. I'll just clean up the t-bodies a little, try a quick sync op, and get back on the road. The weather is nice all this week and not one of my street-able bikes is ready ... ACE
- It's decision time ... No specific reason other than a pre-emptive strike while I'm in here :unsure: . The vacuum lines may be getting on, but I haven't disturbed them so ... ACE
- It's decision time ... And I'm looking for advice/opinions (oh boy), especially from folks who have a lot of miles on their VFR. My '07 6th gen has ~36K on her. I've just completed replacing the CCTs as I was hearing the 'noise'. I have the…
- Wheelie in the garage ... Yep, it's expensive but I have 3 different bikes I can lift with it. The adapters are inexpensive, about $35 I think. Duc2V4, I found getting the VFR on the stand tricky, don't know if you ran into issues. With the bike…
- Wheelie in the garage ... Gotta change my CCTs but I wanted to try this out 1st. And, I can change out the K&N oil filter I've been using, apparently for far too long, pushing my luck ... ACE [image: 0305171807.jpg]
- 6th gen CCT related question ... Thx, ACE
- 6th gen CCT related question ... I have about 36000 miles on my VFR. Now I'm hearing a bit of noise, like something loose 'in' the bike somewhere and slapping. It's very mild now, only when pulling in to a parking lot, or the driveway, and slowing…
- Why Did Suzuki and Honda Choose a Screamer vs Crossplane Crank Engine An I4 a screamer, nah, I had a Benelli 750 Sei (I6) with competition header ... that was a screamer :laugh: ... ACE
- Anybody do track days? [image: 00IMG_6346.JPG] A horse of a different color, my XRR at Tally ... :smile: Ace
- What's The Hottest 5Th Generation Can? Post Your Pics.... Actually, I've been running a 4" short Supertrapp for many years. Listen from about 1:30 on. [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ogVnl_c9yK8?feature=oembed] Now running the Xtremeblaster, which is not manufactured by…
- Rapidbike Evo And Racing Related Questions ! Thx CR. My bike is basically stock, with a slip on. If the Tyga headers ever become a reality, I may go that route. But from what you wrote, that still may not require any re-mapping. I have the adaptive thingy (tech…
- Rapidbike Evo And Racing Related Questions ! I have just a few RB related questions, I have the 'race' module, on a 6th gen. 1st, does picking up the 'you tune?' module negate the need to find a convenient dyno tuning shop? I'm not even sure there's anyone near me…
- Past Bikes I like these threads, gives us pause to look back :biggrin: ... My 1st was one of these; Mine was a bit rougher, cost me $500, rattled like crazy, may have been capable of 70 - 80mph but I couldn't tell b/c the speedo…
- Tyga Vfr800 Headers Interested ... ACE
- Am I Doing The Sport Touring Thing Right? Noobtastic14 You can see the whole tail section/exhaust delete here The short pipe was pretty easy. I just took a section of pipe right off the cat and cut it into the slash tip about even with the body. Then, I added…
- Could Use Some Advice ... So I'm going to be up in Port Huron, MI next weekend. From there, I need to go to Madison, WI. I think it would be fun & interesting to go across from Port Huron to Ludington, and catch the ferry over to Manitowoc. Does…
- Electrickery Ii - Saga Of A Fried Stator Just replaced mine ('07) at ~29K. Dis-coloration 1/2 way around, no where near as bad as the OPs pic. Pre-emptive strike as well :biggrin: ... ACE
- Rapidbike Evo And Racing Related Questions ! Well, I emailed Yaman at RB about my issue. I have to give this guy props for customer service, he knows what the term means. I emailed him in the evening after work, & I got a response that same nite. I called the next…
- Rapidbike Evo And Racing Related Questions ! So I wired the RB module back in, hooked up my laptop, fired up the software, and found the 'average cells' box. It is not checked. I hooked up the O2 sensors opposite of the instructions and on the 'status' screen, I…
- Post A Picture Of Your Vfr CandyRedRC46 Because 95whp isn't going to push a bike this size 178mph Yes CRRC46, but I had 100rwhp at the time (measured), and you know that xtra 5hp would give one an additional 30+ mph easy ... :laughing6-hehe: ...…
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