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twoeyedbob

21 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 18 Oct 2011 Last seen 25 Jan 2012

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  1. VFR800 track project 25 Jan 2012 23:03 116k Should just be about run in :-)
  2. Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? 25 Jan 2012 19:06 Ok,ok But i like my box....its familiar Some lovely mods on this thread Thanks roy....but....step away from the box
  3. Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? 24 Jan 2012 17:38 I already love everything about my gen 4 I'd be worried about changing anything in case It turned into one of those things that's never quite right A bit more this/that and it'll be right It's all well balanced at the…
  4. Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? 24 Jan 2012 08:30 I cant really comment.......but i'm going to anyway I've not really ridden anything much other than my gen 4 Changed the fork oil and kept on top of the calipers And got a newish shock off ebay Never ran out of brakes…
  5. various questions 22 Jan 2012 14:05 Random noise is probably clutch basket bearing(mine's done it for 50k ...at least) Vibration is probably down to carbs needing synched (easy job....the second time) temp gauge or wiring must be faulty ...if the fan…
  6. The Basket Case (CAUTION PIC HEAVY) 21 Jan 2012 14:39 In order to qualify as a Basket case ,there has to be enough to fill a basket. Poor thing....take it for it's final run
  7. my vfr project frankenVIXXER :D 18 Jan 2012 00:11 Lol :-) Nice job
  8. Heated grip install question 15 Dec 2011 00:10 Wrap one layer of insulating tape round the bar first, Or 2 if its still not a tight fit (unlikely) This should also cut down heat transfer into the bars/clip on's
  9. Opinions on good riding gear 14 Dec 2011 22:05 [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 14 December 2011 - 08:16 AM, said: My opinion on gear is that it is good. Especially when used to drive cams. Makes a nice whine sound. :-) :-):-)
  10. Bullsh***er's at work....post your snappy retorts. 8 Dec 2011 22:04 Well ..if you do go a ride with them,make sure the road favours you. No long straights ..well..unless it's got crests and bumps (and you know them) Nothing worse than keeping ahead of the big boys ,only for them to fly…
  11. Compufire R/R install wrap - up on a 5th gen (finally) 4 Dec 2011 11:24 Always wondered why the fifth gens had that Unfinished space at the front of the tank, :-) Might look more oem if you got those dome nuts in black Really easy to improve others peoples stuff from the couch :-)
  12. Most awesomest VFR EVAH! 1 Dec 2011 07:49 Aircooled ? :-)
  13. Most awesomest VFR EVAH! 30 Nov 2011 23:19 No way.
  14. Staintune... but open to suggestions 19 Nov 2011 12:09 Remove your cans Take them to the local stainless auto exhaust guy And tell him what you want They wont have a eu/triangle thing,but theryre well hidden So no-one will know...unless you get straight through pipes You'll…
  15. I think my thermostat died :( 14 Nov 2011 22:04 V,unlikely imho Think the thermostat may be a red herring (puzzled face here) Cant really see that affecting performance in this manner Check rear pipes,then you'll know a bit more
  16. I think my thermostat died :( 11 Nov 2011 16:25 If its a gen 4,its only a 2 min job to remove it. I thought mine was knackered and replaced it at about 60,000 . It wasnt, its just, id been using the car for a while and forgot How little the gauge moves Nearly put old…
  17. 40,000 great miles and then this.... 9 Nov 2011 20:33 Could ave been alot worse...........your fine ..and its not as if it had gear driven cams and naca ducts :-) :-)
  18. Valve clearance, dealers refuses to check 1 Nov 2011 08:42 Sorry to hijack, But just got the valve check on my 90k gen 4 For �100 ish,1 shim required. It did drop in performance slightly before it was done. Certainly didnt go to honda,went to well regarded mech Dont beleive all…
  19. Valve clearance, dealers refuses to check 1 Nov 2011 08:03 If its schecduled in the maintenence it should be done wtf has a goldwing Got to do with it ! Probably the case that not many mechanics want anything to do with it . Personally i'd avoid honda dealers ,but then ive not…
  20. Carburetors And Winter Storage 29 Oct 2011 15:14 You could go out and start/let it idle every 2 weeks ?
  21. my vfr project frankenVIXXER :D 18 Oct 2011 21:25 Unless your job involves custom building Your in the wrong job Youve obviously got a major knack for this kind of thing Respect

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