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XLR8

71 posts recovered 14 threads started First seen 6 Sep 2008 Last seen 21 Feb 2011

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14 in the archive
  1. I Give, What Size Is The Front Axle Nut? XLR8 5 3 Aug 2009 3 Aug 2009 XLR8 · 3 Aug 2009 – 3 Aug 2009
  2. Anyone Use The Stem Techmount For Their Radar Detector? XLR8 2 13 Jul 2009 13 Jul 2009 XLR8 · 13 Jul 2009 – 13 Jul 2009
  3. Throttle Bodies? XLR8 4 20 May 2009 20 May 2009 XLR8 · 20 May 2009 – 20 May 2009
  4. Anyone Need A Rh Mirror - Just A Few Scratches? XLR8 9 14 Mar 2009 28 Mar 2009 XLR8 · 14 Mar 2009 – 28 Mar 2009
  5. Spare Key? XLR8 12 5 Mar 2009 6 Mar 2009 XLR8 · 5 Mar 2009 – 6 Mar 2009
  6. Mounting Radar Detector & Gps? XLR8 4 8 Feb 2009 8 Feb 2009 XLR8 · 8 Feb 2009 – 8 Feb 2009
  7. What's With This Funky Left Brake Caliper? XLR8 3 5 Nov 2008 5 Nov 2008 XLR8 · 5 Nov 2008 – 5 Nov 2008
  8. What's This Wire Hanging Out? XLR8 16 23 Oct 2008 23 Oct 2008 XLR8 · 23 Oct 2008 – 23 Oct 2008
  9. Purchased An 02, Thanks For The Help! XLR8 25 10 Oct 2008 3 Nov 2008 XLR8 · 10 Oct 2008 – 3 Nov 2008
  10. Anyone Have An Asphalt Black With Silver Wheels? XLR8 4 9 Oct 2008 9 Oct 2008 XLR8 · 9 Oct 2008 – 9 Oct 2008
  11. Any Reason Not To Buy A 2002? XLR8 7 26 Sep 2008 26 Sep 2008 XLR8 · 26 Sep 2008 – 26 Sep 2008
  12. Body Changes 02 - Present? XLR8 3 17 Sep 2008 17 Sep 2008 XLR8 · 17 Sep 2008 – 17 Sep 2008
  13. Should I Hold Out For Abs? XLR8 33 10 Sep 2008 11 Sep 2008 XLR8 · 10 Sep 2008 – 11 Sep 2008
  14. Hello, New Here, Looking To Buy XLR8 13 6 Sep 2008 17 Sep 2008 XLR8 · 6 Sep 2008 – 17 Sep 2008

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  1. How Often Do You Clean / Lube Your Chain? 21 Feb 2011 02:16 Much ado about chain lubing. I've done different experiments on different bikes and come to my own conclusion. It doesn't really matter much how often you lube a modern chain. The most important thing is to keep it…
  2. I Give, What Size Is The Front Axle Nut? 3 Aug 2009 17:16 thanks guys, I realized I should have posted in the maintenance forum, I am blasting off for a trip, got in a hurry. :)
  3. I Give, What Size Is The Front Axle Nut? 3 Aug 2009 17:02 I need to buy a socket so I can get new tires. :) Sheesh, didn't see it in the owner's manual or service manual.
  4. Thinking Of Trading The Vfr Dont 1 Aug 2009 01:00 Heh heh, I also used to have a 06 GSX-R 1000. That engine is the most lovely thing on two wheels however...the bike is meant for one place, and that is out on the track. I know it might sound funny but I never felt as…
  5. Anyone Use The Stem Techmount For Their Radar Detector? 13 Jul 2009 14:09 I am talking this one: http://www.techmount...p;product_id=42 What I am wondering is that it doesn't look like it would be high enough to get the detector to point over the dash and down the road receive incoming…
  6. Blind Corners 25 May 2009 00:04 [image: View Post]AB-Oz, on May 18 2009, 08:01 PM, said: new rider + zzr600 + tight roads + blind corners = potential trouble. Get your mate to read "The PACE", and tell him to stay off tight twisites until he has more…
  7. Squeaky Clutch Lever 24 May 2009 23:49 [image: View Post]unkjj, on May 20 2009, 12:11 PM, said: Take it off and put some white lithium grease on it. Problem solved +1 Mine were doing the same thing after sitting in a garage for 7 years. This takes about 15…
  8. Throttle Bodies? 20 May 2009 01:20 Is this something that needs to be done on a regular basis to keep the engine smooth?
  9. Throttle Bodies? 20 May 2009 01:10 Does the VFR have throttle bodies that need to be synched like an inline four and if so does that make the engine smoother? I never hear it discussed much.
  10. Not Sure If I'll Regret This. 7 May 2009 05:50 I had a 06 GSX-R1000. It was red, gorgeous and fast as hell. Fast! I told my wife that would be the last bike I would be getting for a while. I bought it new. Now here's the thing. It's not a fun bike unless you are…
  11. Anyone Need A Rh Mirror - Just A Few Scratches? 28 Mar 2009 00:16 Cool! I'm glad I could help out.
  12. Newbie 26 Mar 2009 01:19 Congrats. Your bike is gorgeous.
  13. Engine Break-in 25 Mar 2009 01:57 I do a modified motoman, mostly because written like this it was easier to follow. I did this with my GSX-R1000 and it dynoed really really well which could have been just chance. http://www.fjr1300.info/breakin.html
  14. Anyone Need A Rh Mirror - Just A Few Scratches? 21 Mar 2009 14:16 Heh heh, OK. I'm going to send the RH to Will and then give him the exact amount that postage is. It will probably be $5.00 or so I bet.
  15. 2006 With 3100 Miles Fs In Shreveport, La 21 Mar 2009 03:16 I would jump on that and begin the bargaining!
  16. 6th Gen Review 20 Mar 2009 01:13 I think I'm pretty objective but some of the logic in that review doesn't make sense. Also, cramped legroom for a sport tourer? Uhh, some of these "writers" forget how the genre started which was touring on a sport…
  17. It Is So Nice To Own A Vfr 18 Mar 2009 04:17 Same thing here. I got my bike last fall and it has been a long winter. Last Saturday I finally finished up some maintenance (with help of the fine members here) and I got to go out for about an hour. It was so sweet. I…
  18. Anyone Need A Rh Mirror - Just A Few Scratches? 14 Mar 2009 14:57 I replaced my right hand mirror with a new one. The old one has a few scratches that aren't that bad really. Put a few bucks in my PayPal to cover shipping costs only and I'll send it. It would be a shame to put it in a…
  19. Maintenence Intervals 8 Mar 2009 14:33 [image: View Post]checksix, on Mar 8 2009, 07:22 AM, said: [image: View Post]XLR8, on Mar 7 2009, 10:07 PM, said: the manual tells you to vacuum out all the lines and then fill with fluid and bleed. So the rear…
  20. Maintenence Intervals 8 Mar 2009 03:07 [image: View Post]spud786, on Mar 7 2009, 07:49 PM, said: I really would avoid the mity vac, just drain the resoviors and install fresh fluid. Pump the lever, hold and release the bleeder. Rinse and repeat Its the…
  21. Maintenence Intervals 8 Mar 2009 02:38 This isn't meant to be a hijack but just kind of going with this thread... I borrowed a mityvac and attempted a fluid replacement on my brakes today by following the owner's manual and it didn't quite go as I had hoped.…
  22. Maintenence Intervals 7 Mar 2009 01:55 I posted about this last week in the maintenance section. I've done my coolant and clutch and will do my breaks this weekend now that I've located a mityvac. It's pretty easy actually.
  23. Spare Key? 5 Mar 2009 02:54 The previous owner swears he has it in a box somewhere but I'm thinking he'll never come through and send it to me. The trouble is, that's the key with the little silver plate that has the magic number on it. Is there…
  24. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions..... 1 Mar 2009 17:08 Sounds like you might want to fix up your 98. You don't say how much mileage. But it also sounds like you want a new bike. :) The reason I say that is because the XX seems like a great sport-tourer to me.
  25. Valentine 1 Users 1 Mar 2009 05:36 This doesn't directly answer your question but this is what I use and I really like it. I returned my entire HARD system for this http://www.marcparne...isual_Alert.htm
  26. Please Help Me Choose A New Wheel Color 18 Feb 2009 14:45 Ducatis are a beautiful no? Many are a redda too like a VFR and they look good too with same no? And they havva grey wheels too which is also a berry berry gorgeous and make good race. :)
  27. Interested In Getting 6th Generation W/abs 15 Feb 2009 16:01 I had the same questions as you about a year ago. Like many here I've had different kinds of bikes...FZ1, FJR1300, GSX-R1000, etc. The GSX-R was fast! Heck the FJR was fast. Seriously I don't notice the power difference…
  28. Mounting Radar Detector & Gps? 8 Feb 2009 18:13 Hey guys, it's time to set the bike up for some spring touring. Where do you guys mount your radar detector and GPS? For my GPS I was thinking of a RAM mount off one of the levers. I'm not sure about the radar detector…
  29. Shipping Motorcycle 1 Feb 2009 17:02 I just did this exact thing last fall. I purchased a nice VFR from a guy in Colorado and had it shipped to me. It was easy. Here's who I used. http://www.motorcycleshippers.com/
  30. Left Side Pics? 20 Jan 2009 05:29 here ya go http://enzo.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p602304832-4.jpg
  31. Rode A New 6th Gen Yesterday 20 Jan 2009 02:01 There sure seems to be lots of drama about vtec. When I was researching it almost scared me away. Then I decided to finally pull the trigger and get a VFR andI was disappointed that vtec wasn't more pronounced. I…
  32. Anytime, Baby! 30 Dec 2008 02:36 It's mid Winter. There's several more cold months left. This thread needs a bump. :)
  33. My First Winter Mod: Complete 29 Dec 2008 14:22 That bike is gorgeous! I've never liked the interceptor stickers either but after 6 years I think the paint might be a different color under them even though my bike has mostly been in the garage all that time. If you…
  34. Red W/ Black Honda Wing Decals 19 Nov 2008 02:38 I'm not sure what you are asking. I have a red VFR with black decals.
  35. Tank Pad 6th Gen 12 Nov 2008 14:14 For $15 dollars, just go with tankslapper kit, they also have 3M sheets though. http://www.thetankslapper.com/ I have also purchased sheets from these guys http://www.xpel.com/
  36. What's With This Funky Left Brake Caliper? 5 Nov 2008 00:03 I did do a search but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. I think I get how this left caliper works. I have ABS. Do all the VFRs have strange left calipers? Wasn't this called the TRAC system or something like…
  37. Purchased An 02, Thanks For The Help! 1 Nov 2008 04:15 Sorry, some of you guys from ST.N have to put up with me here too. :) I had my first couple rides over the last week or so. Wow. I absolutely love the engine. It's nice, smooth and has plenty of power which is something…
  38. Question About Abs 28 Oct 2008 02:06 [image: View Post]spud786, on Oct 27 2008, 08:04 PM, said: Well the draining and refilling of the resoviors routinally, is done just to maintain the system, without having the fluid deteriorate so bad you have to do a…
  39. Question About Abs 28 Oct 2008 01:44 [image: View Post]spud786, on Oct 27 2008, 05:22 PM, said: [image: View Post]Mr. Horsepower, on Oct 27 2008, 05:40 PM, said: definately some great advice. i remember the first time i had a car with abs and the first…
  40. What's This Wire Hanging Out? 23 Oct 2008 05:23 Damn, you guys are awesome. Thank you!
  41. What's This Wire Hanging Out? 23 Oct 2008 05:19 Don't I feel dumb. Who else but Honda would come up with such a luxury accessory. :) I'm going to change the oil Friday morning anyway. Going to take the day off and see how it rides...I hope.
  42. What's This Wire Hanging Out? 23 Oct 2008 05:07 [image: View Post]XLR8, on Oct 22 2008, 11:01 PM, said: [image: View Post]dutchinterceptor, on Oct 22 2008, 11:00 PM, said: Oh Nooooo!! Have you been riding with that loose??? Just got it off the truck today so no. What…
  43. What's This Wire Hanging Out? 23 Oct 2008 05:01 [image: View Post]dutchinterceptor, on Oct 22 2008, 11:00 PM, said: Oh Nooooo!! Have you been riding with that loose??? Just got it off the truck today so no. What is it?
  44. What's This Wire Hanging Out? 23 Oct 2008 04:53 Today I took delivery of my new to me 2002 VFR. I found this wire hanging out on the inside of my left fairing, next to my left front fork tube. I have no idea what it is. Could it be the outside temp sensor? Sorry…
  45. Purchased An 02, Thanks For The Help! 18 Oct 2008 00:54 [image: View Post]Rogue_Biker, on Oct 15 2008, 07:08 PM, said: Welcome to the club XLR8. Yup. It's me Rogue. :biggrin: I don't know much about the early model recall details except that they are electrical in nature. I…
  46. Where Do You Guys Buy Your Parts? 17 Oct 2008 01:03 Where do you guys get your oil filters and stuff? Is there a good site? The website suggested above is a mess to navigate. I need to order some filters and stuff. Maybe a filter wrench too.
  47. Purchased An 02, Thanks For The Help! 14 Oct 2008 01:21 [image: View Post]maddog, on Oct 13 2008, 06:13 PM, said: XLR8, you forgot all about your Husky 610 when listing previous rides. You do realize we'll have to swap bikes now, so we each can see what we're missing.…
  48. Purchased An 02, Thanks For The Help! 12 Oct 2008 19:07 [image: View Post]sPOTO, on Oct 12 2008, 12:09 PM, said: Welcome to the group. This season is pretty much over for us, but next season we will have to get some rides in. If you are going to the Colorado meet next…
  49. Purchased An 02, Thanks For The Help! 12 Oct 2008 16:06 Hey thanks everyone! So damn, I was just reading up in the wiring and recall threads. My head hurts. The recalls have been performed on this bike I bought as well as a new alternator and battery. Am I to understand that…
  50. Purchased An 02, Thanks For The Help! 10 Oct 2008 04:51 [image: View Post]FotoMoto, on Oct 9 2008, 08:14 PM, said: [image: View Post]XLR8, on Oct 9 2008, 08:22 PM, said: I purchased a 2002/ABS with really low miles. All the recalls have been done, including a new alternator.…

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