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digitallyhip

195 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 12 Mar 2009 Last seen 1 Dec 2018

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  1. 6Th Gen Front Suspension Swap digitallyhip 5 5 Jun 2015 5 Jun 2015 digitallyhip · 5 Jun 2015 – 5 Jun 2015
  2. Waterproof One Piece: Anyone Have The Olympia Odyssey? digitallyhip 3 13 Jun 2013 13 Jun 2013 digitallyhip · 13 Jun 2013 – 13 Jun 2013
  3. Waterproof Gloves: Alpinestars Jet Road Gore-Tex Experience? digitallyhip 11 13 Jun 2013 17 Jun 2013 digitallyhip · 13 Jun 2013 – 17 Jun 2013
  4. prepaid SIM card for Sweden and Norway? digitallyhip 3 14 Apr 2011 25 Apr 2011 digitallyhip · 14 Apr 2011 – 25 Apr 2011
  5. I screwed up digitallyhip 20 23 Jan 2011 28 Jul 2011 digitallyhip · 23 Jan 2011 – 28 Jul 2011
  6. Simple, but expensive garage door opener mod digitallyhip 11 15 Jan 2011 15 Jan 2011 digitallyhip · 15 Jan 2011 – 15 Jan 2011
  7. Italian Red with black front fender? digitallyhip 23 29 Oct 2010 11 Nov 2010 digitallyhip · 29 Oct 2010 – 11 Nov 2010

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  1. rear shock 1 Dec 2018 23:46 1 hour ago, Duc2V4 As far as the shock goes, put the bike on the center stand and remove the rear wheel. In order to pull the shock out all the way, you’ll need to remove the plastic knob from the preload adjuster and…
  2. So I might have done a thing...... 15 Feb 2018 23:50 MBrane, 5/7/2017 at 5:05 PM Ya know since you've put a RC51 front end on your VFR I think its required that you put a VFR swing arm on your RC51. I have a sixth gen swingarm sitting right here...
  3. 5th gen with 6th gen battery? Will this work? 16 May 2017 19:53 17 hours ago, phoenixfire Hi All, Has anyone tried dropping a Yuasa YTZ12S in a 5th gen? (99-01). I want the extra power because I am hard on my batteries (heated gear, USB, ride in weather below freezing). The…
  4. 5th gen and 6th gen braking systems 17 Feb 2017 16:23 1 hour ago, Epyon007 Thanks for the super explanation Mo. So it sounds like to get the 6th gen brake set up, which to me is very appealing, I would really need to get the would system it seems. Maybe I just need to…
  5. Just changed the LCD meters and gauges combination colour! 6th GEN 14 Feb 2017 15:22 zedosagrioes, 1/30/2017 at 2:18 AM I can see all of them. I can see all the photos too.
  6. Been a long time thinking getting back into it 7 Feb 2017 01:51 3 hours ago, googus So I switch gears sort of. i found a dealer somewhat close to me selling a new 2014 total OTD with a center stand added for 8k. It is white. Any thoughts greg I own two 6th gens and have ridden the…
  7. PASSWORD WORKSHOP MANUAL 6TH GEN 4 Jan 2017 00:05 PM me your email address and I'll send you a PDF that doesn't need a PW.
  8. Rode in the rain for the first time tonight! 31 Dec 2016 17:26 +1 I live in Vancouver, BC (the Wet Coast of Canada) and if you don't ride in the rain, you really don't ride much at all. I have NEVER had rain get inside my helmets.
  9. HID Latching Relay 30 Dec 2016 22:23 RC51Nick, 12/27/2016 at 6:09 PM Unfortunately the web site to purchase this is no longer up. If you have one of those HID kits that tightwad sold on here and want to part with the relays I'd be interested in buying…
  10. HID Latching Relay 27 Dec 2016 19:57 I have a never installed Tightwad latching relay right here! But I'm in Canada and you may be best off buying in the USA... It's a JatronX Model LR-13.5
  11. I need some guidance from the collective... 11 Dec 2016 00:45 So I rented a Super Tenere in Australia, and expected to return it knowing that I had to have one. I didn't. It was nice, but not life-changing. I just bought a V-Strom 650 and love it every bit as much, and for the…
  12. 2016-17 Wind Chill Games 10 Dec 2016 01:46 2 hours ago, timmythecop and on a side note. I just got an extra pigtail for my heated vest and I am now looking for Harley heated grips. (since I am one of the new guys to be trained, I don't get the full Girbings gear…
  13. Any VFRD members in Salmon Arm area? 4 Dec 2016 22:20 Nice, Lee! It's a beautiful part of the world. But I don't know any riders there...
  14. Metal Polish Q 9 Nov 2016 16:19 I too am interested in the answer(s) to this question...
  15. NEVER STOP LEARNING 3 Nov 2016 04:22 2 hours ago, Polarbear Been wanting to take a course for advanced riding for years. This only reinforce my desire to do so. I will look for a course locally and maybe for an old cheap bike i can drop and not feel bad…
  16. I Replaced My Stator Today...and.... 6 Sep 2016 16:44 Rogue_Biker, 9/4/2016 at 8:13 PM I had to remove the airbox so I could see and guide the stator wire underneath the Throttle Body. Ironically, the one that took the longest was removing that blasted paper gasket off the…
  17. Recommended solutions to reduce wind noise 31 Aug 2016 21:51 The Windjammer is pretty good at reducing noise. But: it also can be painful if you are taking your helmet off and putting back on again multiple times/day and it greatly reduces ventilation. I know that you can enlarge…
  18. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 29 Aug 2016 00:32 auggius, 8/23/2016 at 9:53 AM Good idea DH! I picked up a spare too for my journey back from the coast. Made it home without needing to use it. ;-) [image: medium.image.jpeg.31900ee0f7db832f1545ad] To bring everyone in…
  19. VTEC stock adjustable shock on a VFR FI 24 Aug 2016 22:25 I have one for sale from the 2006 I bought (took it out and put in the Penske from my old bike. It DEFINITELY has the adjuster with it!
  20. SILVERSTONE MOTOGP 2016 20 Aug 2016 20:13 When my son and I watched F1, the Luffield complex of turns offered wonderful views.
  21. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 20 Aug 2016 04:30 BCmcrider, 8/16/2016 at 1:48 PM I wasn't going to ask how he put the condom in. Oh how quickly you forget...
  22. New donation from 2k1GoneWild 19 Aug 2016 14:51 I couldn't bear to see you $3.95 below your fundraising target!
  23. New donation from 2k1GoneWild 19 Aug 2016 14:50 Hi digitallyhip, Thank you for your donation of $5.00. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
  24. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 16 Aug 2016 18:23 I'm also wearing a condom. As usual.
  25. The Ace Of Spades Baltics Tour 2016 16 Aug 2016 18:22 Leon: I am really sorry that this happened to you and your fine bike. All the usual platitudes, of course. But I have a better explanation for the cause of the accident! Clearly the driver forgot to: Pass the Dutchy...
  26. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 16 Aug 2016 18:16 And some of you guys thought that Polarbear and I carried too many spare parts before! [image: delivery.jpg]
  27. New donation from 2k1GoneWild 12 Aug 2016 14:49 Attaboy! What's one less bottle of Petales D'Osoyoos?
  28. Help Please 7 Aug 2016 16:42 Done! Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Miguel. And of course: thank you for all things VFRD!
  29. New donation from 2k1GoneWild 7 Aug 2016 16:42 Hi digitallyhip, Thank you for your donation of $50.00. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
  30. GAS LEAK SOS new rider 6 Aug 2016 21:29 You should be okay. Now that the bike is back on its feet, it's not leaking, right?
  31. Changed the oil OMG! 1 Aug 2016 21:18 1 hour ago, FJ12Ryder A 2006 must be quite a bit different from a 1999. There's no way to access the filter without removing the side fairing on my '99. Heck, you can't even see it. LOL You can't really see it on the…
  32. Changed the oil OMG! 1 Aug 2016 21:18 3 hours ago, Tonylmiller If you don't remove any fairings, doesn't the oil from the filter run down into the bottom of the fairings? Nope. A tiny bit on the headers, but you can wipe or burn it off.
  33. Changed the oil OMG! 1 Aug 2016 16:14 You don 13 hours ago, expvet Myself for only oil changes I remove the inner half cowl (piece in front of the exhaust headers) to get access to the filter. The drain bolt is accessible without any cowl removal at all,…
  34. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 27 Jul 2016 03:35 For your signature-enhancing pleasure... http://i.imgur.com/sWQFjlv.jpg
  35. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 26 Jul 2016 15:12 9 hours ago, Polarbear Made it home a few hours ago. No idea how many kilometers, what the average fuel consumption was, what the max seed was --ahem.... better that way... All I know is that I had fun, and that it was…
  36. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 26 Jul 2016 14:54 9 hours ago, Thumper 8 Here is a link to the photos - thanks to my 'accomplice' Tammy for shooting some photos at the pub on Saturday night! All the photos should be downloadable - please let me know if there are any…
  37. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 17 Jul 2016 23:07 46 minutes ago, superfunkomatic We're into the final week. Glad to see everyone is finding their way to the meet and finding groups to ride with. The itinerary is in the first post for meals and meeting times. We'll…
  38. Fast Answer For Rear Shock Removal Needed 15 Jul 2016 16:13 zupatun, 5/6/2016 at 10:32 AM I use this next to me to raise the swingarm: [image: th_floor%20jack_zpshxhqrkyh.jpg] Plus 1! The floor jack makes ALL the difference. 6th gen too!
  39. Offline GPS for IOS 16 Jun 2016 22:02 Squamishvfr, 6/15/2016 at 11:31 AM So though it will be more money, according to the aviation crowd the LTE model is the way to go as it uses both AGPS from WiFi and Cel towers for fast initial fix as well as Waas and…
  40. Offline GPS for IOS 15 Jun 2016 13:42 10 hours ago, Squamishvfr Meah, just the whole family has apple right down to the TV, I have a Iphone etc I assume I can use my same itunes apps and music. Seemed to make more sense. the Bad Elf suggested in the blog…
  41. Offline GPS for IOS 14 Jun 2016 13:41 9 hours ago, Squamishvfr Kicking the piss out of me aside, You're the IT guy...Am I going down the wrong road here? I don't have money to waste. Ipad mini2 32GB for $378. Few more dollars at the app store for Navmii…
  42. Offline GPS for IOS 13 Jun 2016 20:27 17 minutes ago, Squamishvfr I'm more concerned about it getting wet. Most Mike comment ever.
  43. Vancouver Area Riders 23 May 2016 19:02 Welcome Terry! I live on Bowen Island and often ride where you do. There is the Kootenay Hootenany VFR weekend coming up in Nelson (July 22-24) and you should come!
  44. Rain Gear 16 May 2016 18:10 The mailman, 8/9/2015 at 8:13 AM Blauer makes my Gore-tex stuff that I get through a Postal catalog but I see they have a site for non-postal items. I'm sending an email to see if they sell the same suit w/o the fancy…
  45. New Tires Needed. Looking For Advice. 28 Apr 2016 20:26 Volfy, 4/25/2016 at 7:26 AM I would say you couldn't go wrong with any of the of major brand ST tires. But... there have been some recent reports of Michelin tire failures, which kinda gives me pause. Not too sure what…
  46. Ecu Vs Tps: Sick 6Th Gen & I Need Some Help 5 Apr 2016 01:19 pres589 digitallyhip: What about the wiring harness, specifically the engine stuff, what's that like on your bike? I want to say I don't need an ECU and probably don't need the wiring... but I'm starting to go into…
  47. Ecu Vs Tps: Sick 6Th Gen & I Need Some Help 4 Apr 2016 13:43 pres589 I had a single FI lamp flash and then eight. I pulled the coolant sensor connector off and now I just have the eight. Nothing has changed or improved that I can tell. I've no idea what to do next. EDIT: Anyone…
  48. Is It Irresponsible To Ride A Motorcycle As A Parent? 28 Mar 2016 02:13 No. There are risks all over, and part of our job as parents is to help our children to learn about acceptable and unacceptable risk, about managing risk, and about living one's life rather than going through the…
  49. Touring Canada 22 Mar 2016 20:56 lazyeye When is a better time to see the rockies? June, July, or August? @Polarbear: Where in BC would your recommend some clueless Americans go? "Back to the USA?" I kid. The Kootenays are beautiful, and close to…
  50. Need Brakes 7 Mar 2016 22:18 CandyRedRC46 I put about 40,000 miles on my oem discs with EBC hh pads before doing a front end swap. The discs were still within spec. The EBC HH pads do not eat discs. The EBC HH pads work great. Nothing crazy, just a…

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