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y2kRC46

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  1. Catastrophic Pilot Road 3 Failure y2kRC46 47 27 Jun 2011 5 Jul 2011 y2kRC46 · 27 Jun 2011 – 5 Jul 2011

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  1. Carb/starter Valve Synchronizer Tool Question 10 Apr 2015 21:09 No restriction, I believe it would make the reaction time of the fluid I am using too slow. And if it is it warm in your work space the fluid moves along with your adjustments quite quickly. I got around the orifices by…
  2. Carb/starter Valve Synchronizer Tool Question 10 Apr 2015 16:45 Duc2V4 y2kRC46 I made my own for around ten bucks. I later changed to Auto trans fluid for ease of read it has synced dozens of bikes. if you want a scale on it you can buy sticky measuring tape or simply use a ruler…
  3. Carb/starter Valve Synchronizer Tool Question 10 Apr 2015 15:41 I made my own for around ten bucks. I later changed to Auto trans fluid for ease of read it has synced dozens of bikes. [image: meter] if you want a scale on it you can buy sticky measuring tape or simply use a ruler…
  4. What's The Hottest 5Th Generation Can? Post Your Pics.... 8 Apr 2015 19:08 Blue Flame Titanium [image: VFR]
  5. RIP Ponrod 24 Apr 2012 18:02 RIP. And prayers to Ponrod and his family.
  6. Bullsh***er's at work....post your snappy retorts. 9 Dec 2011 07:26 I Wonder how many ZX-14 or Busa owners get over a Hundred Thousand Miles on them? I've ridden neither machine but I am three for three on VFR's reaching 100k plus. Not one of them didnt run pretty well when sold or…
  7. Catastrophic Pilot Road 3 Failure 27 Jun 2011 18:32 [image: View Post]Rice, on 27 June 2011 - 01:26 PM, said: Link to the original topic HERE . The whole thing just sounds too strange and disturbing to pass the smell test IMHO. After the rear disintegrated from heat and…
  8. Catastrophic Pilot Road 3 Failure 27 Jun 2011 18:29 [image: View Post]Infidel, on 27 June 2011 - 01:08 PM, said: Ouch... hope he is going to be OK.... Front and back both fail at the same time? Don't think I've heard of that happening before. failures happened a few days…
  9. Catastrophic Pilot Road 3 Failure 27 Jun 2011 18:20 [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 27 June 2011 - 01:08 PM, said: Is there a link to the original thread. Original thread added to post #1
  10. Catastrophic Pilot Road 3 Failure 27 Jun 2011 17:57 Hey Everyone, I just saw a disturbing article and wanted to bring it to peoples attention who are running or considering running Pilot Road 3s. I learned of this article from my brother and googled it. These pics are…
  11. SW-Motech side racks for a 5th Gen 8 Jun 2011 23:04 where do you get sw motech for 5th gen?
  12. Chain Tool on sale! 25 May 2011 22:28 Thanks BR, I went down to the local CG and they had about 50 of them on the counter. Also picked up a Motion Pro 3/8 drive T handle All said and done was around 45 bucks A Bargain!
  13. Best VFR model 6 May 2011 18:43 I worked as an ASE auto tech for 20 years and any of the VFRs are easy to work on in my opinion. I've had 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gens and my least favorite is the 6th. (Sorry 6th gen Guys) the only one that left me…
  14. Controlled Slide? 6 May 2011 18:19 I would contact Evergreen safety counsel or any other rider safety course and get the book they teach you from. It says pretty much that a "controlled slide" is not recommended either is skidding. the difference between…
  15. PR3 Review 4 May 2011 03:22 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on 03 May 2011 - 09:57 PM, said: Their estimate of 5,000-6,000 miles is meaningless without knowing their mileage estimate of PR2's. Got 7k miles out of Pilot Road tires on my 1250 Bandit,…
  16. Can someone test a PC II for me? 30 Apr 2011 18:52 Do you have the O2 sensor resisters? if so equipped? do you get a FI light at any point? When the PCII is installed.
  17. Here is a great little Canadian Motorcycle adventure Movie 26 Apr 2011 06:59 +1 on the worlds fastest indian, havent seen this yet.
  18. VFR800 - the engine just dies on me at random intervals - is it electrically related? 12 Apr 2011 16:31 Hi Mine was doing that and if you have to cycle the key to restart check your bank angle sensor if the the other suggestions are eliminated i replaced it, no problems now for several years Good luck and let us know what…
  19. Is the VFR 800 the ideal bike for me with a passenger ? 12 Apr 2011 00:55 Hi, VFR is a great bike!!! You both should have one!!!! I found a black 08 bandit 1250 abs for 5600.00 new here in washington last month Wife and I weigh more than you two do and with a sargent seat we'd go 400 mile…
  20. If you were to do luggage on a budget... 11 Apr 2011 06:03 [image: View Post]dirtriderx99, on 11 April 2011 - 12:42 AM, said: I'm planning on doing a 4 week trip on my VFR and I'm looking into luggage right now. Is hard luggage the way to go? What is an affordable set up? I'm…
  21. 5th Gen Gutless midrange -- Back to Stock Pipe? 7 Mar 2011 10:55 Start with the basics... Make sure your air filter is clean, if it is a K&N or BMC filter it may be contributing to your midrange fueling being too lean with the slip-on. Another thing that made a noticable improvement…
  22. Suspension Obsession 17 Feb 2011 18:11 Welcome and nice VFR. When you do adjust the front fork spring preload I would suggest making those adjustments on the center stand, it will keep the damage to the adjuster to a low as they will be somewhat unloaded.…
  23. Neglected VFR 5 Feb 2011 19:05 Scot this stuff is GARBAGE. Junk. I've taken it off, put it back on, taking it off...put the stock stuff back on...just to make sure I'm not missing a step. I'll be in contact with nicecycle about a return and sweet 20%…
  24. 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? 5 Feb 2011 04:36 [image: View Post]NielVFR, on 04 February 2011 - 11:21 PM, said: Hi Gents,okay,its morning here in Sunny SA! And i feel like riding again! YAY! Thanks you guys! You make a difference! I consider you all as good men!…
  25. Amazing Find! 4 Feb 2011 23:55 [image: View Post]PorradaVFR, on 04 February 2011 - 05:55 PM, said: Also, I need a tip - how to safely remove the warning stickers from the gas tank? I'm thinking heat gun but I do NOT want to damage the paint. Thanks!…
  26. 2006 VFR 800 VTec Jap spec derestrict??? 4 Feb 2011 20:14 [image: View Post]NielVFR, on 04 February 2011 - 03:06 PM, said: All right,all right! Hold your horses gents! Ready for the breaking news?! (uhg....) IT DIDN'T WORK! No difference! Nothing! Not even 2k's faster! Aint it…
  27. Misfiring - No power (Help needed) 26 Jan 2011 21:11 Water in your fuel will cause erratic running and as was said before unburned fuel left over can cause the glowing exhaust especially if you have a cat. and I agree, change the plugs they are cheap. good luck
  28. Fork rebuild Questions 6 Jun 2010 06:42 You might also look at Daugherty Motor Sports . com as another option for Mail in suspension work. It is where my stuff is going as soon as funds permit. Jamie is a class act. and a contributor to this forum. (Sorry if…

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