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Tirso
70 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 21 Feb 2020 Last seen 10 Feb 2026
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Last 50 of 70- Prepping new to me 1998 TLDR: LiFePo4 + SH847 + healthy stater = nothing to worry about and Deltran Battery Tender is fine to use In '19 with 12k miles, I checked stator status via "The Drill" I installed a SH847 from Jack @…
- 5th gen maintenance --6th gen and other parts that work on 5th gens mello dude, 9/7/2025 at 3:14 PM Stator and flywheel conversion? "I updated to the '03+ stator and (1lb less!) flywheel. flywheel '99: 3 lb 14.75oz '03+: 2lb 15.825oz"
- 2008 daily driver getting hard to start... sometimes Huge loss, always eager to provide detail info/solutions. Excellent teacher.
- CAD Drawing and Model https://chatgpt.com/ ?
- Introducing my new (old) VFR800FI Congratulations on your bike. This may work for you, the price is very low. The Ultimate HOMEMADE Rust Remover (Better than EvapoRust) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVYZmeReKKY 1 liter of water 100 grams…
- Best Bracket for SH847 18 hours ago, Ziffer I just bought a Shindengen SH847. Still waiting to get it, but wanted to find out what people have done to mount it. I just figured I'd buy or build a bracket to mount it in the original location.…
- Any fellow '99 owners can help me with understanding key blanks? I have 2 '99's. 771 is the spare key for both bikes and is identical the original key. Sounds like both will work.
- Honda Unveils New V3 Engine with Electrical Compressor 10 hours ago, Captain 80s And just when they've got the disillusioned Honda Sport Bike crowd excited, they will release the production version with V-TEC, PAIR, Dual Combined Brake System, 4 cats, 18" front wheel and…
- NorCal Road Ride July 27 4 hours ago, Dutchy Names to the faces? From L to R Tirzo, Noel (St Stephen), Jeff Thanks gents, it was a fun day. Next time let's do Bolinas-Fairfax to Alpine Dam and mabe tour Ridgecrest.
- Inflation just deflated me! 11 hours ago, Cogswell How does (or does it?) this work with the rear wheel from a SSSA? I've used the optional $45 adapter with both my VFR and Ducati hubs. On the previous link, there's a video on how the adapter fits…
- Inflation just deflated me! 3 hours ago, Sweeper I'm dropping the money for a Rabaconda. Got a Rabaconda during last Black Friday sale along with a Harbor Freight wheel balancer . What used to take hours and multiple round trips to shop, now takes…
- 2024 XSR 900 GP In 2017 Yamaha EU and Abarth built this: https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/yamaha-xsr900-abarth/ [image: image.thumb.png.fb0bcd8db608eb883fb6c5a5e837426e.png] In JP, Yamaha sells a Seca Kit for ≈ $1,500. Same rear…
- He was a valued member, a great friend and I will miss him! He will be missed. Always helpful. From his writing, what a brain! We were lucky to have him on this forum. Hope his family is well, hope you are well.
- Need Help With Replacement Mirror Bolts Some OEM parts come from my local Honda dealer Berkeley Honda Yamaha and some from Partzilla ( '99 49 State / '00 49 State ). A few rubber bits that are NLA from Honda like K&L intake boots/manifold come from eBay. I…
- Need Help With Replacement Mirror Bolts The '99 on the right, '00 on the left. The '00 looks better as it completly fills the gap between the upper fairing and the base of the EMGO's. Don't think you can stretch the '99 to match the EMGO's base.
- Need Help With Replacement Mirror Bolts 11 minutes ago, interceptor69 How different are the '98 and '00 rubber gaskets in shape? They appear different but not terribly. The short answer I don't know how different they are. I bought the '00 gaskets but have…
- Need Help With Replacement Mirror Bolts your answer is in this thread: https://vfrworld.com/threads/mirror-upgrade-for-1998-using-20-21.60343/#post-636806 I used the rubber base from my '99 and button cap 6x20 bolts painted black If you want to use the parts…
- Fuel Pump Removal Struggle Bus Borrowing a pic from Seb's recent Ultimate post, on the attached picture on the lower right you'll see the rubber bladder holding the metal mesh. I used nylon pry tools to move the rubber/metal combo out of the way. As…
- Ducati rear wheel conversion RC36-2 I think you meant to say Ducati 848 rear wheel as 888's do not have single sided swing arms. No personal experience with RC36-2 single nut conversion. The only RC36-2 single nut conversion I've seen is on Intagram from…
- Fairing Trim Clips The well nuts are perfect. @Duc2V4 reccommended them.
- Fairing Trim Clips Trim clip 90683- GAZ -00 was used on '98 / '99 bikes, on '00 /'01 bikes they used 90683- MBW -003. Not a big fan of GAZ clips, have not bought an aftermarket version. I have used MBW clones. This looks like a good…
- Bay Area Roll Call 2022 You can pencil me in. Morgan Territory is zero fun going down 49 mph on a bicycle . Though I'm ok going up with motorbike.
- From 5th to 8th now back to 5th?? Quick shifter & couple questions... Welcome back, sorry to hear about your accident but good you hear you're still here and riding! I'm totally biased and think the 5th Gen is best bike ever and red is the best color. Regarding quickshifter info, I have…
- Yellow VFR, a simple but hard question? 2 hours ago, JZH The RC46-II was produced for many more years and in many more colours, but I don't have the data on that model. Try bike-parts.fr for that sort of info. They seem to show all the colour ways for each…
- THE FIRST 100K Awesome story, lots of good points. Congrats on 100K! How many miles do you think your bike will last? Does your son still ride?
- Any luck with Slip-on imports to California? 8 hours ago, SubyRS Loud pipes are supposedly targeted in Seal Beach ,CA as there have been similar lighted road signs set up for several months entering the city. I have never witnessed it being enforced, as loud…
- Any luck with Slip-on imports to California? 3 hours ago, SubyRS So it's left up to the police to make a determination if they think a muffler is offensive and to issue a citation. Never been an issue in SF, LA, the OC/SD. In the early/late 2000's I had two very…
- Look Who's Back, 3rd Gen VFR in Bakersfield for $600 This ad shows up in Bakersfield or up here in the SF Bay Area every few months and has been around for a few years. The very first time I saw it years ago I figured it was a Nigerian Prince* but I still reached out…
- Look Who's Back, 3rd Gen VFR in Bakersfield for $600 The ad is active around the country, a few examples https://columbia.craigslist.org/mpo/d/columbia-excellent-honda-vfr-sport/7517971783.html [image: image.thumb.png.09a4da35eba38ea5f8056e494d5f8cc0.png]…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 13 hours ago, St. Stephen Great shot of Mono Lake Tirso. Jeff might be in Morocco, where he resides the majority of the time as far as I know. Haven't heard from him for a while, but he may pop up at any moment! OK I…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 1 hour ago, St. Stephen Sorry to beat this hijacking of another thread to death, but I checked, and it has only been 11 months since we called a ride in the bay area. jeffyjeff managed to get me, RC1237V, and his…
- Look Who's Back, 3rd Gen VFR in Bakersfield for $600 This bike shows up every now and then on CL. I wonder if it's my Nigerian Prince? https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/mpo/d/bakersfield-honda-vfr-excellent-bike/7517698165.html [image:…
- The version 3 optimization build 1 hour ago, jefferson I also really like the fact that they have replacement panels to take the place of the factory panels that don't fit with their exhaust, even one in carbon. The killer for me is no center stand.…
- The version 3 optimization build A few days ago saw that Tyga has a stainless header with RH exit that's available for 3rd gen VFR. Likely lighter than stock and better performing. Looks prettier! Tyga Header for 3rd Gen VFR I don't own any Tyga but…
- Cowl Trunk it's a corbin smuggle they also sold beetle bags. neither cheap. here's a video of both Corbin Smuggler 2001 VFR800
- Naked VFR Project Welcome back. Looks great, look forward to hearing it roar.
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride RC1237V, 7/28/2022 at 10:01 PM Priest Grade, which we hot-lapped twice! Thanks for sharing. There's gotta be a story on doing Priest Grade twice. From your pictures looks like you're looking from New to Old.
- Main fuse B replacement? 13 hours ago, JZH but due to corrosion. Exactly right. previously my VFR lived a few miles from Muir Woods, heavy moisture from the Redwoods.. When I purchased the VFR, I cleaned and ox-guarded all the plugs except Main…
- Main fuse B replacement? Main Fuse B of the battery starter cable. I ignored mine. I just happen to have the seat off, started the bike and saw a nice blue flame just like DannoXYZ's 3rd picture shooting out of my PC5. #ExpensiveSmokeyProblem.…
- Dyno Tuning in So Cal 2 hours ago, VFR4CMB Not sure this is the correct forum but i have a 01' that i just bought with a Power Commander 3. I have the PC paperwork, CD etc but no notes that i can see. On the PC website there is Software and…
- Ramona, CA - 1st time VFR Owner Sweet scoot, nice mods. Red is fastest! You'll have a great time on your SD roads.
- Music anyone? 23 hours ago, Kbear How many of you guys listen to music while riding? Through headphones I mean. I do and have a hard time riding without music. I recently purchased a Motikom MPlus Limited Edition system and I'm very…
- Steve Rapp’s VF1000R and 8th Gen VFR800 57 minutes ago, jefferson Is this The Steve Rapp of road racing fame? yes https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbf7xqFNHB7/
- New donation from Tirso Hi Tirso, Thank you for your donation of 50.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 5 hours ago, SEBSPEED I forget if there is mapping available from the development phase? I may soon be in need of a PC3 map for this header/Remus slip on/air filter. Currently running the old CozyE map, but at long last…
- Honda's New ST - NT1100 3 hours ago, Grum I can just imagine thousands of young unlicensed kids getting their hands on them screaming around the streets. Like this in LA?? It's been going on for years. Warning: link is to the gram…
- Honda's New ST - NT1100 HRC colors, Yoshi, Ohlins and subwoofer (boom!) @ $1807 stock, they'll sell enough to keep Marc Marquez employed That subwoofer area will fit a "nice" turbo. [image:…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got 42 minutes ago, St. Stephen For those in the northern hemisphere who are thinking more about Stabil than trip routes, battery tenders rather than new rubber, and seeing snow flakes, these were taken for you. This…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Manny98, 11/12/2021 at 4:17 PM For the fifth gen guys.....what slip on are you running and did you have any difficulty widening the pipe to fit the increased diameter of the VFRD header? I have a low slung Yoshimura for…
- 1998 to 2000 conversion 11 hours ago, bmart For folks who have bought from Jack, did you ge the universal 2 way or 4 way mounting bracket for the 5th gen? Thanks! Bought and installed an 847 super kit from Jack, no bracket used. Mounted the…
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