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TripleH
102 posts recovered 6 threads started First seen 29 Sep 2009 Last seen 8 Jun 2012
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6 in the archive- ??? New R&R Fits Like Crap TripleH · 5 Jun 2012 – 6 Jun 2012
- NEED PICTURE- Gen5 Unmodified Rear, specifically the reflector... TripleH · 4 Jun 2012 – 4 Jun 2012
- My Sargent Seat Story... TripleH · 31 Mar 2012 – 30 May 2012
- Zero Gravity Dark Smoke SR-Series Windscreen TripleH · 2 Jun 2011 – 10 Feb 2012
- 2000 Yellow??? TripleH · 25 Mar 2010 – 28 Mar 2010
- My Stupid Questions Of The Day... TripleH · 29 Sep 2009 – 3 Oct 2009
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Last 50 of 102- Headlight replacement [image: View Post]Jakobi, on 08 June 2012 - 10:46 AM, said: It was easy for me but then I don't have a hard time visualizing how things work if I have an exploded assembly diagram. Took me about 20 minutes. Turning the…
- Pristine 01 meets deer The only other thing I will say about f'ing bambi is this, GET A LOUD EXHAUST I love my Staintune, now when I ride I see them running before I get to them, when I rode a "quiet" bike they always hung by the side of the…
- Pristine 01 meets deer Glad to hear he is ok, and it's great you are jumping in to help him out, best of luck!!! I got my '01 through Craig's list. Use the Searchtempest to make it easier, you can search an unlimited area. The bike I got was…
- Headlight replacement OMG, have f'ing fun....... I say 1st off go buy the new bulb so you can see exactly what the base of the bulb looks like, this will give you a few clues on how the metal spring clip will work. You can do it all just be…
- intermittent (crunching)engine noises [image: View Post]DFOTECH, on 07 June 2012 - 09:35 AM, said: You mentioned a CCT in your first statement. your 2000 VFR doesnt have a CCT (thank god!) Therefore you won't hear it rattling and screaming to come out (like…
- intermittent (crunching)engine noises [image: View Post]Misspent Youth, on 07 June 2012 - 09:35 AM, said: Or, simply leave it alone and let it do its job. Though theoretically possible, it's not likely you know more than the engineer who designed the airbox…
- intermittent (crunching)engine noises [image: View Post]Jakobi, on 06 June 2012 - 11:05 AM, said: It increases air flow velocity by creating restriction at lower engine rpms. -Jake I'm going to be changing out the OEM paper air filter with a K&N, so I'll…
- intermittent (crunching)engine noises Well I ordered the clutch swith too, I figured for a few bucks why not, pluss I needed a few specific little screws and some biulbs and I figured I would check out Mason City
- 2000 VFR running great, but... Wow, you guys are great I might just order the switch, that cannot be too hard to replace That kind of mechanical thing I'm ok with
- intermittent (crunching)engine noises Dude, that's awesome, thanks So what does the flapper valve do and how can you live without it so easy? For sure now I know what to do I'll pinch that line and see what happens
- 2000 VFR running great, but... [image: View Post]huntinggunns, on 06 June 2012 - 09:35 AM, said: Had the same noise/problem. Found that my clutch switch was going south and it made the noise worse as the switch would not make good contact throughout…
- intermittent (crunching)engine noises [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 06 June 2012 - 06:59 AM, said: Check your airbox flapper valve. Disconnect the vacuum line and plug it temporarily. Ride the bike and see if the noise goes away. That came up in…
- 2000 VFR running great, but... [image: View Post]MarkDetroit, on 05 June 2012 - 10:33 PM, said: A crackling noise that i noticed for the first time about 2 weeks ago. It sounded electrical and sort of freaked me out. Seemed to come from the dash…
- 2000 VFR running great, but... [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on 05 June 2012 - 10:18 PM, said: That's the flapper on the airbox whap-whap-ing open and closed. If it really annoys you disconnect and plug the vacuum line under the tank. Wow, cool, seems…
- intermittent (crunching)engine noises Does this noise happen when the bike is moving, or sitting still, or both?
- 2000 VFR running great, but... Oh, and I never get the noise when the clutch is all the way out, or all the way in, it only happens when the clutch lever is being squeezed to disengage the clutch, or letting go of the lever to engage the clutch, it…
- 2000 VFR running great, but... The other thing I can add, and I wonder if the OP has the same characteristic, the noise seems to be coming right from the area where the ignition is
- ??? New R&R Fits Like Crap [image: View Post]Jmmymc750, on 05 June 2012 - 09:35 PM, said: Don't forget zip ties. You don't have to use bolts... Cheers! I could never do that, I would always worry about it...
- ??? New R&R Fits Like Crap [image: View Post]maxredline, on 05 June 2012 - 07:22 PM, said: You must have the wrong part, wiremybike.com is where you want to go That's the same part I got... http://www.wiremybik...products_id=327
- ??? New R&R Fits Like Crap What a f'ing pita... I had to elongate one of the frame holes, I could have mounted the R&R without doing that, but I just prefered to have the bolts not so close to the edge I'll double check the connections again on…
- ??? New R&R Fits Like Crap I think I'm screwed... This is where I was going to order an R&R from - http://www.regulator...lator-Rectifier Both the box I got and that website refer to part 10-126H FPITA...
- ??? New R&R Fits Like Crap I ordered it from the bike shop, it's in a box with a label called Rick's Motorsport Electronics, Inc, and the other label color matched to that has the bar code, Made in Taiwan, and 10-126H The width of the mounting…
- 2000 VFR running great, but... [image: View Post]smoothsailin, on 05 June 2012 - 02:56 PM, said: Have the drive chain and sprockets ever been replaced? Do you only hear the "crunch" when the motorcycle is in motion? Yes- noise there before, and after…
- 2000 VFR running great, but... Wow, I thought I would never read about this I have a 2000, 26k miles, new sprockets and chain and perfectly good clutch at 24.5k, this noise has been with me since 24.0k when I bought the bike When I have the clutch…
- First Honda and First VFR [image: View Post]deltaboxii, on 04 June 2012 - 06:27 PM, said: Not sure if it is a smoking deal but honestly I don't care, I finally have a VFR that I have lusted after for years and thats all that matters. Could I…
- First Honda and First VFR Welcome And for sure, WTF, under 1,000 miles, damnn dude, you scored big time on that purchase
- NEED PICTURE- Gen5 Unmodified Rear, specifically the reflector... ^ Nice red Viffer!
- VFR Mods You have done.....with links, if possible. Sargent Seat, 5th Gen, not 7th... http://sargentcycle.com/ [image: Posted Image] MY THREAD - http://www.vfrdiscus...ent-seat-story/
- NEED PICTURE- Gen5 Unmodified Rear, specifically the reflector... [image: View Post]Conedodger, on 04 June 2012 - 09:42 AM, said: [image: View Post]TripleH, on 04 June 2012 - 09:19 AM, said: [image: View Post]Conedodger, on 04 June 2012 - 09:16 AM, said: I'm not too concerned with no…
- NEED PICTURE- Gen5 Unmodified Rear, specifically the reflector... [image: View Post]Conedodger, on 04 June 2012 - 09:16 AM, said: I'm not too concerned with no reflector on the back. The license plate is reflective, my jacket and boots have reflective strips, and if it is dark out,…
- Exhaust what are my options [image: View Post]v4pilot, on 13 May 2012 - 07:53 AM, said: I would Realy like a staintune high mount but $700 is a little pricey; what other options are there for the 5th gen? It's worth it :smile: [image: Posted…
- NEED PICTURE- Gen5 Unmodified Rear, specifically the reflector... [image: View Post]Conedodger, on 04 June 2012 - 08:30 AM, said: Doug, I haven't had any reflectors on the back of mine for the last two inspections. The inspector has never mentioned them. I do have reflective rim…
- NEED PICTURE- Gen5 Unmodified Rear, specifically the reflector... [image: View Post]reaper7767, on 04 June 2012 - 07:38 AM, said: here you go.... Thanks, as I suspected... I see the molded indent in the plastic way up at the top, that is exactly what I suspected went there I think…
- Best Place to Get Screws and Such [image: View Post]jugornot, on 03 June 2012 - 08:36 PM, said: masoncityhonda.com OEM parts for 20% off and free shipping. I ordered spare fairing bolts and pins because I lose stuff. Great resourse! I'm still going to…
- Best Place to Get Screws and Such [image: View Post]goose, on 03 June 2012 - 07:21 PM, said: My bike has the classic symptoms of stupid PO... There's missing body screws here and there, a front fender screw missing, rear cowl missing a screw, etc. etc.…
- NEED PICTURE- Gen5 Unmodified Rear, specifically the reflector... I have the rear fairing off the bike as I'm awaiting my new R&R which is due on Tuesday Upon getting into this little job I have taken the time to remove the big steel plate that used to act as the CB antenna mounting…
- My Sargent Seat Story... Here are the better pics... Overall look is amazing, and I love the fact that I could buy just the front, as I don't do passengers and the cowl is always on [image: Posted Image] It just fits and looks so good, so much…
- My Sargent Seat Story... [image: View Post]spud786, on 31 March 2012 - 07:50 PM, said: I couldnt take the stock seat anymore after 20,000 miles, so I made some cushioning, much improvement over stock, but I know exactly what I need in the seat…
- My Sargent Seat Story... Ok, sorry, I have been away for a while, and lousy weather has not afforded me much riding opportunities in the last month Since putting on the seat, I have done about 150-miles, and holy cow, it was indeed worth every…
- Squished bugs inside the windscreen? [image: View Post]tbzep, on 21 May 2012 - 12:36 PM, said: [image: View Post]Bad Boy, on 21 May 2012 - 12:21 PM, said: I clean the bug guts out with a soft brissle bottle brush with a long twisted wire handle. Much…
- The Tale of My 100,000 Mile VFR800 ^ Hey Mark, he rides more than you :tongue: CONGRATS to the OP, most impressive!
- Mounting an EZ-Pass? [image: View Post]demikes08vfr, on 09 April 2012 - 10:48 AM, said: Funny you should bring this up today.. I looked at my ez pass statement that came in the mail TODAY. I looked to see if the ez pass worked by being in…
- My Sargent Seat Story... Let me just say, thanks to this forum I have learned the Sargent seat is a very good option for the VFR, if not the best option, and I have read over and over an an aftermarket seat is a good upgrade for those who ride…
- How low do you ride? It all depends upon chance of rain and distance I have to go I no longer like to ride in the rain so if there is a chance of that it reduces the potential distance, and if it is cold that too reduces the distance I do…
- New member going to be VFRed soon, ...hopefully Welcome to VFRD Although I don't ride 2-up, many people here do so you should get good dependable replies Do your research before you shop so you know what you are looking for and wanting, and feel free to use the brain…
- Learning Curve �Numb Hands, Throttle Control. Body Position Ok, if I missed it, I apologize, but I'm really surprised nobody mentioned the tank and their knees... This was one of the very, very 1st things I was told to do, even before the arched back. Grip that tank with your…
- Learning Curve �Numb Hands, Throttle Control. Body Position There's been a lot of post about hands hurting, and it always boils down to loosen the grip. Well not always, my grip could not have been much lighter... My problem had to be fixed with surgery I was the poster child…
- Practicing at the Police Motors Cone Pattern Course [image: View Post]realistdreamer, on 27 March 2012 - 02:52 PM, said: Wow. I don't even ride in the wet. I definitely need a rider course since it's been 7-8 years since I gave away my babyceptor. I need much more…
- Practicing at the Police Motors Cone Pattern Course [image: View Post]CharlesW, on 21 December 2011 - 11:06 PM, said: The VFR had much different handling characteristics than I was used to with my 1985 CB650SC Nighthawk. Wow, same exact bike I sold mine 2-years ago to a…
- Practicing at the Police Motors Cone Pattern Course Ok, I confess, I have signed up for a class, a class through Learn 2 Ride, the ARC-ST program, done in my city Although I have been riding for 27 years and have about 60,000 miles under my butt, the VFR is way more bike…
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