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silkysmooth

60 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 28 Aug 2009 Last seen 5 Aug 2012

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  1. Goodbye vfr silkysmooth 13 13 Jul 2012 5 Aug 2012 silkysmooth · 13 Jul 2012 – 5 Aug 2012
  2. The First Offical Pic silkysmooth 56 8 Oct 2009 9 Oct 2009 silkysmooth · 8 Oct 2009 – 9 Oct 2009

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  1. Goodbye vfr 5 Aug 2012 06:51 [image: View Post]marriedman, on 05 August 2012 - 01:13 AM, said: God it breaks the heart to see a VFR like that. That R6 is awful pretty though! I hope this isn't considered rude, but I noticed that was a Sargent seat…
  2. Goodbye vfr 5 Aug 2012 00:25 [image: View Post]silkysmooth, on 14 July 2012 - 06:25 AM, said: [image: View Post]Graves, on 13 July 2012 - 03:07 PM, said: pictures of the crash?? [image: DSC00087.JPG] [image: DSC00086.JPG] [image: DSC00085.JPG] The…
  3. Goodbye vfr 14 Jul 2012 11:25 [image: View Post]Graves, on 13 July 2012 - 03:07 PM, said: pictures of the crash?? [image: DSC00087.JPG] [image: DSC00086.JPG] [image: DSC00085.JPG] The frame is toast for sure cracked big time But it started up first…
  4. Goodbye vfr 13 Jul 2012 15:47 [image: Capture7.JPG] Really hanen't been active here for some time,just want to thank all for great info and help over the years!! The pic was @ diamond back NC 2 hrs. before the vfr meet it's death,the short of it the…
  5. RIP Ponrod 23 Apr 2012 13:16 I met Kieth at Myers Ducati shop in Asheville NC after Tmac several years ago,we talked a good bit about how tmac and what it meant to him.He loved the WNC mountains motorcycles and life in general,back then he had a…
  6. Tired Of Having A Hot Vfr? 6 Sep 2011 23:12 I can tell what happens when the temp gauge hit's 256 the indicator starts to blink off and on.It happen going up a very technical curvy mountain and was stuck for several minutes behind a very slow SUV,stopped and let…
  7. Premium fuel 25 Jan 2011 21:37 There my nothing premium about premium,but I can tell you that my miata @ 13 psi of boost will knock like hades on regular. However the VFR runs great on regular,right gas for the correct vehicle common sense isn't so…
  8. Premium fuel 25 Jan 2011 17:09 [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 25 January 2011 - 12:05 PM, said: I guess I am switching back to low grade. HAS ANYONE STUDIED THE BOOST THAT ARE ON THE MARKET? WHICH ONES WORK< WHICH ARE JUNK?…
  9. Premium fuel 25 Jan 2011 16:53 [image: View Post]Monk, on 25 January 2011 - 11:40 AM, said: I've heard they want to go to 15% at some point... Don't have data though............ I run an ounce of MMO with mine........…
  10. Even Better Pazzo lookalike levers now available 21 Jan 2011 18:58 2thdr DarkKnight What is the advantage of the folding feature? So when some numb-skull tips over your bike (I would NEVER do that to my own bike of course), the lever theoretically "folds" instead of snapping off... I…
  11. Fork oil Question 14 Jan 2011 00:59 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 13 January 2011 - 06:46 PM, said: [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 13 January 2011 - 06:04 PM, said: Don't use the SS Honda fluid, it's really sub-par as fork oils are concerned.…
  12. Carbon Fiber Helmets 8 Jan 2011 15:47 I bought a Joe Rocket carbon fiber helmet last fall,it's light and fit me correctly.I think it's the best helmet since sliced bread. fing02.gif Best of all it was only 149 shipped.
  13. Fork rebuild Questions 6 Jun 2010 04:07 [image: View Post]jsalty, on 05 June 2010 - 10:59 PM, said: Basically I am looking for a hit list on things I need to rebuild my front suspension. I am 6'3" 215lbs riding on an 04' VFR with 21,000 miles as of today, The…
  14. Raising forks in triple with wheel on? 1 Apr 2010 23:26 http://www.firedogra...ipleClamps.html You really want to move the tubes aft or back,rack and trail changes.
  15. Michelin Power Pure 2ct tires 22 Mar 2010 14:57 http://two-wheels.mi...4135921&lang=EN Each to there own,I only roll with "Michelin Road 2" from Thailand http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/bliss.gif
  16. So where do we go from here? 3/20 EPIC Story evolving 18 Mar 2010 23:44 [image: View Post]Knife, on 18 March 2010 - 07:37 PM, said: I think posts like this can be of real value. If they convince just one person to go ATGATT, it's worthwhile. I know there are still some on this site who ride…
  17. Ever Dealed with This Tire Store? 17 Mar 2010 16:02 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 17 March 2010 - 11:15 AM, said: If anyone finds a 180 Pilot Road 2 rear on that site, please let me know... I called and asked DO NOT have.They have no idea when and if they will arrive…
  18. Ever Dealed with This Tire Store? 17 Mar 2010 03:23 [image: View Post]Pete McCrary, on 16 March 2010 - 11:04 PM, said: I went to their website and I can't believe his prices. They are low. My mates also used a promotional code they ended up paying 150 for pp {,a…
  19. Ever Dealed with This Tire Store? 17 Mar 2010 02:47 The guys I ride with use them with good results,and they have the lowest…
  20. Rock Slide On The Dragon " UPDATE" 15 Mar 2010 21:20 [image: View Post]Serenity_VFR, on 15 March 2010 - 05:07 PM, said: What is that big grayed-out area just behind the car? That can't be a rock -looks like they fuzzed something out of the video almost. At the last 2…
  21. Michelin PR2's. Where's my stinking dot? 15 Mar 2010 14:42 [image: View Post]KPerham, on 15 March 2010 - 09:50 AM, said: I have been using the bar code sticker 180 from the stem for no other reason than it's nice to have a system of some sort! I just took off a set of Power…
  22. Michelin PR2's. Where's my stinking dot? 15 Mar 2010 00:56 [image: View Post]Earthshake, on 14 March 2010 - 08:38 PM, said: [image: View Post]silkysmooth, on 14 March 2010 - 05:46 PM, said: ...or the mojo lever.I need to stop the madness with the harbor fright rim…
  23. Michelin PR2's. Where's my stinking dot? 15 Mar 2010 00:19 [image: View Post]rufrydrsc2, on 14 March 2010 - 08:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]y2kvfr, on 14 March 2010 - 05:19 PM, said: I just wedged on my new PR2's. Before I set the bead I was planning on rotating the tire…
  24. Michelin PR2's. Where's my stinking dot? 15 Mar 2010 00:12 [image: View Post]y2kvfr, on 14 March 2010 - 08:05 PM, said: [image: View Post]silkysmooth, on 14 March 2010 - 07:56 PM, said: [image: View Post]y2kvfr, on 14 March 2010 - 07:01 PM, said: Found the BR mod: BR's HF Mount…
  25. Michelin PR2's. Where's my stinking dot? 14 Mar 2010 23:56 [image: View Post]y2kvfr, on 14 March 2010 - 07:01 PM, said: Found the BR mod: BR's HF Mount Bar Mod Thanks for the link,just have to find rim protectors PEP BOYS ????
  26. Michelin PR2's. Where's my stinking dot? 14 Mar 2010 23:33 Dots we don't need any stinkin Dots
  27. Michelin PR2's. Where's my stinking dot? 14 Mar 2010 22:46 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 14 March 2010 - 05:41 PM, said: :fing02: Great, thanks for sharing the clap idea. I destroyed the powder coat on several wheels w/Harbor Fright bar before coming up with the rim…
  28. The awesomeness of the BMW 1000RR 11 Mar 2010 23:29 [image: View Post]AB-Oz, on 11 March 2010 - 05:03 PM, said: hmm, I'm subbed on 3 BMW/s1000rr forums and it seems there is 1 case of a seized engine, after about 230 miles. He hasn't heard what action they will take yet,…
  29. Spain vs Thailand 10 Mar 2010 22:56 :beer: if a tyre is produced according to specs with ingredients to spec, why would a Thai produced Michelin be inferior? I will look up where mine were produced in the morning (already kinda dark here) Posted Image…
  30. VFR1200 Upgrades 4 Mar 2010 22:57 Wow I'm the only one who'd work on suspension first? It's the first thing you should do as almost nobody can set sag correctly on a Japanese bike. Guess we have a bunch of squids as members or old guys who are just…
  31. VFR1200 Upgrades 4 Mar 2010 03:11 EXHAUST. :fing02: the OEM can is so ugly it would make children in the street weep! [image: crying-smiley-sad-male-cry-tears-smiley-emoticon-000352-large.gif]
  32. Thinking of rebuilding my bike. 26 Feb 2010 21:05 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 26 February 2010 - 03:42 PM, said: Keep the title and go Chinese. :fing02:…
  33. VFR1200 Upgrades 24 Feb 2010 17:22 I like the bike in general and not looking for a sports touring bike however if I happened upon one the exhaust can is so repulsive it would be in the trash by sunset. Does it have a rear cowl?The seat looks like a…
  34. Let the Mods Begin Part II 23 Feb 2010 19:10 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 23 February 2010 - 01:57 PM, said: That sure is a lot of bling.…
  35. NGK CR9EKPA multi-ground plug 19 Feb 2010 01:44 [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 18 February 2010 - 07:30 PM, said: Yes, the CR8 works fine. It's the "Cold Weather" plug, whatever that means. I've had them on the bike before without much issues. The replacement engine…
  36. NGK CR9EKPA multi-ground plug 18 Feb 2010 16:51 dose anyone have a clue if a cr8eh-9 ngk work in a 5th gen?It's a little hotter plug then the oe plug. I have the above and would like to be able to use it but not if would do more harm then good.
  37. EBAY Hong Kong Pazzo lever lookalikes 15 Feb 2010 23:55 [image: View Post]The Phantom, on 15 February 2010 - 06:34 PM, said: I agree that it is very damaging in the long term to be buying cheap Chinese stuff - if you want your country to maintain a manufacturing base, you…
  38. EBAY Hong Kong Pazzo lever lookalikes 15 Feb 2010 23:33 [image: View Post]crazybrother, on 15 February 2010 - 05:58 PM, said: [image: View Post]pres589, on 15 February 2010 - 12:30 AM, said: I sure do like cheap stuff from China, but I like my job more... something to think…
  39. EBAY Hong Kong Pazzo lever lookalikes 14 Feb 2010 14:44 I would rather buy the knock offs,it just seems a little crazy spending $160 or around that much for levers.It would be interesting to know the real cost of a pazzo lever,I'd bet it's $20 or less. I'm with SEB the stock…
  40. will the bike fit in a minivan? 7 Feb 2010 22:32 [image: View Post]danmurphymn, on 07 February 2010 - 04:35 PM, said: I was so excited I forgot to take pictures of it in the van. But it fit. We had to come in the side door but it fit in a Montana... Glad it worked…
  41. Possible Engine Damage 5 Feb 2010 21:50 [image: View Post]Lee 2002, on 05 February 2010 - 04:15 PM, said: [image: View Post]Tightwad, on 05 February 2010 - 02:49 PM, said: I may not have been clear enough... The motor never locked up...it just made a "clunk"…
  42. will the bike fit in a minivan? 10 Jan 2010 17:16 [image: View Post]danmurphymn, on 10 January 2010 - 12:04 PM, said: Will an 06 fit in a pontiac montana minivan? Does anyone have measurements of how tall the bike would be with some peices removed if necessary? That's…
  43. $15,999 Base MSRP Confirmed..... 1 Dec 2009 22:32 Good news all I need is 15K and I'm in. Posted Image
  44. Doing A Body Count.... Update Nov. 29 Insallation begins 24 Nov 2009 23:31 Nicecycle has the 6th gen RWB fairing set on sale for 599.Just thought I'd pass along the infohttp://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif
  45. 30 min fork oil change- On bike 10 Nov 2009 23:34 Baileyrock Auspañol Sometimes... I see things :fing02: And I'm the one on DRUGS! :goofy: Glad we got it figured out! :unsure: I'll need some drugs to get through this job,guess that's why I have let it ride several…
  46. 30 min fork oil change- On bike 9 Nov 2009 19:51 Since I have never added fork oil when did known the correct amount?Is it by volume or height,and did you need some sort of gauge to measure fluid hieght
  47. 30 min fork oil change- On bike 9 Nov 2009 01:40 Thanks I need to change the springs and oil will give it a go :beer:
  48. 7th Gen. Vfr Group Buy! 23 Oct 2009 13:57 [image: View Post]93VFR, on Oct 23 2009, 09:54 AM, said: I'm in, and I'm local, so at least I will get to check it out, right?? http://www.vfrdiscus...tyle_emoticons/default/smile.gif 1.Bayarearider 2.JTG 3.AB-OZ…
  49. The First Offical Pic 8 Oct 2009 15:23 [image: View Post]Gap Trash, on Oct 8 2009, 11:05 AM, said: I'm going to take a stab that most members here are more on the touring sides and less on the sport side, nothing wrong with that. Now that I've said that, I…
  50. The First Offical Pic 8 Oct 2009 14:57 The can has to be a brick as far as weight and is a trash can filler but my beat is the price tag will be $14K.If you really want one wait a year or two and Honda will be dumping them @ $8k :rolleyes:

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