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Smokey74

57 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 1 Dec 2009 Last seen 16 Jun 2010

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  1. Needs some input from 6th gen owners Smokey74 23 8 Apr 2010 9 Apr 2010 Smokey74 · 8 Apr 2010 – 9 Apr 2010
  2. LSL bars installed Smokey74 7 22 Mar 2010 22 Mar 2010 Smokey74 · 22 Mar 2010 – 22 Mar 2010
  3. Need Help.. sub harness install Smokey74 23 27 Feb 2010 10 Mar 2010 Smokey74 · 27 Feb 2010 – 10 Mar 2010
  4. Anyone running LSL bars? Smokey74 3 6 Dec 2009 6 Dec 2009 Smokey74 · 6 Dec 2009 – 6 Dec 2009

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  1. Aluminum or Carbon Fiber 16 Jun 2010 03:23 [image: View Post]FotoMoto, on 15 June 2010 - 11:28 AM, said: For a 6gen, it's a "no-brainer" decision to go with CF in case you ever want to run soft bags or even hard ones. Even at their warmest, you can touch them…
  2. Fan Switch Temperature Options 5 Jun 2010 02:02 [image: View Post]enzed_viffer, on 29 May 2010 - 12:31 AM, said: My experience is that when I'm riding in traffic, the temperature will gradually creep up, because the column of traffic entrains the air, so instead of…
  3. Fan Switch Temperature Options 2 Jun 2010 04:15 [image: View Post]JES_VFR, on 01 June 2010 - 08:07 PM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 01 June 2010 - 12:47 PM, said: If your that confident, I'll give it a try. Thanks for your help. I'm sure I can handle the swap…
  4. Fan Switch Temperature Options 1 Jun 2010 17:47 [image: View Post]JES_VFR, on 01 June 2010 - 01:37 AM, said: [image: View Post]spud786, on 30 May 2010 - 11:59 PM, said: Yeh , whats the problem, The bike is designed to keep the heat off the rider and the cooling…
  5. Fan Switch Temperature Options 1 Jun 2010 00:36 FYI.. my 2000 RC51/ SP1 had a single fan on the left side.. I think the twin fans were 02 and newer RC's only but I'm not 100% sure. I am 100% sure my 2000 RC had only 1 fan and it was stock. It ran just as hot as my…
  6. Subframe failure on 6th gen 12 Apr 2010 04:58 My 02 didn't have the recall done. I had the dealer run the vin when I bought it and the subframe and subharness recalls showed up as not being done. I did the subharness because it was free but the time had run out for…
  7. Leaning on over. The VFR in action 11 Apr 2010 01:00 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 10 April 2010 - 07:52 PM, said: Not that max lean means anything, but it looks cool! :unsure: Glad someone said it... I haven't had my VFR long enough for any good pics.. I'll work on…
  8. Continuing voltage issues with my VFR 10 Apr 2010 19:39 I just fixed this exact same problem.. Tightwad knows his stuff and I would do whatever he recommends. I also replaced my RR with an Electrosport unit only to find out that it was bad out of the box. I ordered a Ricks…
  9. Leo Vince or WTwo Brothers for 6th Gen VFR? 10 Apr 2010 04:22 I think the carbon sound different than Alum or stainless.. I've heard Leo alum compared to my Leo carbons sitting next to each other there is a slight tone difference. The carbons are deeper and more mello, the alum…
  10. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 9 Apr 2010 19:55 [image: View Post]PolarBear, on 09 April 2010 - 01:18 PM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 09 April 2010 - 11:06 AM, said: [image: View Post]PolarBear, on 09 April 2010 - 12:18 PM, said: Well, Interesting question.…
  11. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 9 Apr 2010 18:09 [image: View Post]kaldek, on 09 April 2010 - 02:17 AM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 09 April 2010 - 06:54 AM, said: My problem is I'm a little concerned about spending $1,500+ on my suspension when the bike is…
  12. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 9 Apr 2010 18:08 [image: View Post]sckego, on 09 April 2010 - 08:59 AM, said: #1 all the way. I put on a WP rear shock and Racetech + Sonic goodies on the front last year, and it feels niiice. Take the leftover $$ and do some trackdays…
  13. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 9 Apr 2010 18:06 [image: View Post]PolarBear, on 09 April 2010 - 12:18 PM, said: Well, Interesting question. From MY perspective, because I'm not too heavy (180lbs) and I ride the VFR like an old granny (most of the time anyway), I…
  14. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 8 Apr 2010 23:43 [image: View Post]Mac, on 08 April 2010 - 05:47 PM, said: You get much better fuel mapping from '06 forward. I have an '06 and I am pleased with the Vtec. I hear rumors that the '09 are even better? If you are happy,…
  15. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 8 Apr 2010 23:34 [image: View Post]Pete McCrary, on 08 April 2010 - 04:47 PM, said: Suspension upgrades definitely! Penske out back, RaceTech 2nd generation valves in the forks (both R & C), and a set of Sonic Springs matched for your…
  16. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 8 Apr 2010 23:26 [image: View Post]EmeraldVFR, on 08 April 2010 - 05:32 PM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 08 April 2010 - 02:54 PM, said: 2. Trade my 02 on a new leftover 07 or newer VFR and pay out approximately $3,000…
  17. Needs some input from 6th gen owners 8 Apr 2010 19:54 I've been riding the wheels off my new to me 02 VFR. I didn't modify it too much because I was waiting to see how I liked it. Well now that I'm familiar with it, I've come to the conclusion that it's really a great all…
  18. VFR clutch cover question(all gens) - how to add a window 29 Mar 2010 01:21 Nice job Seb.. looks great.. :fing02:
  19. LSL bars installed 22 Mar 2010 15:33 [image: View Post]pres589, on 21 March 2010 - 11:00 PM, said: Do you think your seating position changed at all, like distance from tank to things you don't want to run into the tank with? What about control cables and…
  20. LSL bars installed 22 Mar 2010 03:15 Here are 2 more pics I took today that might help show the height and angle of the bars. Had to give the S3 some love too.. :fing02: Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image] [image: Attached Image] [image: Attached…
  21. LSL bars installed 22 Mar 2010 03:06 [image: View Post]enzed_viffer, on 21 March 2010 - 09:55 PM, said: How do they compare in width and height to the standard VFR bars? At a guess, they look slightly wider and angled back a bit less, yes? I would say your…
  22. LSL bars installed 22 Mar 2010 02:50 Super happy :fing02: Once everything was adjusted properly, it all works perfect, no rubbing, doesn't touch the fairing, bars and levers are adjusted exactly the way I like them. If you want to sit upright, this is the…
  23. Geelong carboncraft tank protector 17 Mar 2010 19:07 I've been looking for one of these but damn that's expensive..
  24. VFR1200 with Leo Vince 12 Mar 2010 22:48 Personally I think it sounds pretty good stock. My guess is a good quality carbon fiber exhaust will give it a deeper growl. Carbon is almost always deeper than steel or titainium. The new 1200 is definately growing on…
  25. Spain vs Thailand 11 Mar 2010 19:41 How do you tell where the tire was made? I just bought a Road2 rear for my bike but I don't see anything on the tire that says where it was made??
  26. Need Help.. sub harness install 10 Mar 2010 01:24 Well... the new R/R didn't solve the problem. It must be the stator. FML.. :pissed: I'm going to order a new stator tomorrow. The R/R I got is an Electrosport brand. Some guys said only use OEM or Ricks and others swear…
  27. Bars/ risers options? 4 Mar 2010 03:17 [image: View Post]blackbrainedjohnny, on 03 March 2010 - 09:26 PM, said: [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 03 March 2010 - 04:54 PM, said: Doug will be along shortly to explain his homegrown solution, but in the…
  28. Need Help.. sub harness install 3 Mar 2010 05:05 [image: View Post]Tightwad, on 02 March 2010 - 12:09 AM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 01 March 2010 - 08:30 PM, said: Ok.. I dug my multi-meter out and read the instructions. Found an online Honda service manual…
  29. Need Help.. sub harness install 2 Mar 2010 02:30 Ok.. I dug my multi-meter out and read the instructions. Found an online Honda service manual and also ordered a paper manual for the future. The stator checked out fine and the rectifier didn't. I found a replacement…
  30. VTEC-SC... 2 Mar 2010 02:23 Awesome!! :beer:
  31. Need Help.. sub harness install 1 Mar 2010 04:38 [image: View Post]Tightwad, on 28 February 2010 - 07:54 PM, said: I am surprised no one mentioned that the 3 wire plug is from your Stator...without it the bike will not charge at all (physically impossible as the…
  32. Metzlers now come with a lean indicator 1 Mar 2010 04:27 [image: View Post]Knife, on 28 February 2010 - 06:16 PM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 28 February 2010 - 02:02 PM, said: [image: View Post]Bent, on 28 February 2010 - 01:40 PM, said: I don't see the point when…
  33. Metzlers now come with a lean indicator 28 Feb 2010 19:23 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 28 February 2010 - 02:11 PM, said: Funny, the first Honda Hoot I every went to was in 2000. I signed up for the "Sport Ride"(what a Joke!) and I was solo, so I rode around the parking…
  34. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 19:11 Ok.. here's another question.. the only wires that seem to be getting hot are the 3 yellow wires on the connector that comes out from under the frame (the one disconnected that I'm holding in my pic). New sub-harness or…
  35. Metzlers now come with a lean indicator 28 Feb 2010 19:02 [image: View Post]Bent, on 28 February 2010 - 01:40 PM, said: I don't see the point when the amount of lean a bike has incurred can be seen from 15 feet away from a tire. And, where's the lawsuit liability?? The tire is…
  36. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 18:52 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 28 February 2010 - 01:45 PM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 28 February 2010 - 12:40 PM, said: [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 28 February 2010 - 01:35 PM, said: Wish I could help…
  37. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 18:45 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on 28 February 2010 - 01:40 PM, said: I hate to say it, but now might be the time to bring it to a dealer... Like I said.. I don't trust any of my local Honda dealers. I worked at one and I…
  38. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 18:40 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 28 February 2010 - 01:35 PM, said: Wish I could help Troy, but I hate electrical and my harness is still stock at 70k miles with only the blue connector ground mod i did a few years ago!…
  39. Metzlers now come with a lean indicator 28 Feb 2010 18:21 :rolleyes: Lawsuit waiting to happen..
  40. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 16:46 I was just thinking.. I wonder if the previous owner changed something that I don't know about. He never had the recall done and I remember him saying something about not needing the new sub-harness. The original…
  41. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 16:34 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 28 February 2010 - 11:26 AM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 28 February 2010 - 12:16 PM, said: OK, that looks exactly the same.. Yeah, there is only one way to hook the new stuff up…
  42. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 16:16 [image: View Post]dutchinterceptor, on 28 February 2010 - 10:59 AM, said: Here's a shot of mine. All the connectors should be hooked up. Seems like there was only one way to hook everything up. The small connector…
  43. Need Help.. sub harness install 28 Feb 2010 15:49 37 views and no response... I guess this means nobody knows.. Would anyone with a 02-03 6th gen be willing to pull off their right side fairing and take a look to help me out? I just triple checked everything including…
  44. Need Help.. sub harness install 27 Feb 2010 23:40 Sorry, the pic didn't work. Let me try this agian.. Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image]
  45. Need Help.. sub harness install 27 Feb 2010 23:38 I snapped a pic.. I labeled the new connectors that are part of the replacement harness. The yellow marks show where the original plug was connected. You can also see the one that I've left disconnected. Any help??
  46. Need Help.. sub harness install 27 Feb 2010 23:20 Before anyone says it.. yes, I know I could have taken my bike to a dealer and had the harness replaced for free. I like to do my own work and I don't trust any local Honda dealers. Now to my question.. I received my…
  47. Need to find Comfort on my VFR800-Help 17 Feb 2010 04:59 [image: View Post]FotoMoto, on 16 February 2010 - 11:07 PM, said: Getting old sux. :warranty: You need to constantly remind yourself to keep your elbows pointing down and not outwards; especially after braking. This…
  48. a vtec thread... 5 Jan 2010 01:13 [image: View Post]tx_vfr, on 04 January 2010 - 12:54 PM, said: dirtbag, I'm curious what tires your running, what condition they're in, and what the road surface is like. My '02 is very smooth, almost to the point of…
  49. a vtec thread... 2 Jan 2010 21:48 [image: View Post]Rice, on 02 January 2010 - 02:32 PM, said: :warranty: I thought that we have already established that not all VFRs behave the same. Even if they are the same year in stock form. For some, VTEC is…
  50. a vtec thread... 2 Jan 2010 17:38 [image: View Post]vfr_steve, on 02 January 2010 - 07:41 AM, said: [image: View Post]Smokey74, on 02 January 2010 - 04:24 AM, said: First of all.. saying the v-tec has any type of kick that would in some way make you…

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