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texasvfr

102 posts recovered 6 threads started First seen 13 Mar 2010 Last seen 18 Nov 2016

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  1. new tool texasvfr 5 18 Nov 2016 18 Nov 2016 texasvfr · 18 Nov 2016 – 18 Nov 2016
  2. 1989 250 Cc V4 texasvfr 10 8 Nov 2012 9 Nov 2012 texasvfr · 8 Nov 2012 – 9 Nov 2012
  3. Red 750 outside of Red River N.M. texasvfr 1 14 Aug 2012 14 Aug 2012 texasvfr · 14 Aug 2012 – 14 Aug 2012
  4. OMG throwing parts at it. texasvfr 19 5 Jun 2012 7 Jun 2012 texasvfr · 5 Jun 2012 – 7 Jun 2012
  5. 5 gen left me stranded/Electrical Hum?? texasvfr 11 20 May 2012 22 May 2012 texasvfr · 20 May 2012 – 22 May 2012
  6. posting pics texasvfr 4 14 Mar 2010 14 Mar 2010 texasvfr · 14 Mar 2010 – 14 Mar 2010

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  1. new tool 18 Nov 2016 20:15 Roger Wilco, Amazon.
  2. new tool 18 Nov 2016 20:08 Have not posted for a while, I did not want to violate any terms of use. Moderators is it ok if I name the tool and where I got it ? David
  3. new tool 18 Nov 2016 18:11 Have not posted for a while. Not plugging this tool but it sure has made my life easier. Found out that the rear shock sag was set correctly at 35 mm with the adjuster set all the way to the stop on the 6th gen. The…
  4. Flushing Coolant System 26 Feb 2016 00:13 If you really need to add something to flush your system just add some vinegar , nontoxic and not too caustic.
  5. Post A Picture Of Your Vfr 18 Feb 2015 20:46 5/6 gen[image: post-19304-0-31787300-1424292326.jpg][image: post-19304-0-94479200-1424292330.jpg][image: post-19304-0-16561100-1424292335.jpg]
  6. Too Funny Not To Share 16 Nov 2013 23:30 At least it is from Austin, where there are plenty of bugs.
  7. Stator Bbq Fix 24 Oct 2013 21:28 Probably a function of mass and not cost. Seems like my bmw rt's had auto type alternators but they were big ol things.
  8. Lorenzo Picked Up A Bird, So Did I ! 19 Oct 2013 22:45 I did too on the way to a Creek indian funeral ceremony.[image: SDC12474.JPG]
  9. Repair parts OEM accessories - found them! 16 Sep 2013 16:10 had no problem from DavidSilverSpares for 2004 6gen. They even posted pics that I sent them of my 6gen with Bison. On the hoof not on the plate.
  10. Ordered Vfr1200 Hard Bags. Have You Had Issues 25 Jan 2013 17:17 +1 on davidsilverspares. They now have a warehouse in Penn. when shipping to the USA. Way cheaper than just about anyone else.
  11. 5Th Gen Wheel Bearings 22 Jan 2013 04:32 What do you have against Roswell ?[image: post-19304-0-07017400-1358829115.jpg]
  12. Seat Upgrade Or Luggage 9 Jan 2013 02:01 No ad but check davidsilverspares for nos Honda hard bags. Scored 6 gen cases for $402 shipped.
  13. Oem Parts/ Honda Ext. Warranties 30 Nov 2012 01:25 Always have had great prices and service form Keith at Mason City. As per other post got a great deal on black panniers for my 04 6gen through DavidSilverSpares , who now has a Penn. warehouse. Check them out- parts…
  14. Amazing Honda Tt Legends Paintwork 6Th Gen In Uk 29 Nov 2012 23:47 Jeez ,yes it is wrapped-lighten up. It is not mine, I just took the pics.
  15. Amazing Honda Tt Legends Paintwork 6Th Gen In Uk 28 Nov 2012 19:28 This is how we paint bikes in northern New Mexico.[image: SDC11806.JPG] [image: SDC11807.JPG] [image: SDC11808.JPG] [image: SDC11809.JPG] Mossy Oak Camo indeed.
  16. Facebook Style Like System 13 Nov 2012 17:14 As always, great work Miguel ! Remember some of us do not use social media. Some sites make it difficult to "reply" unless you are hooked up on facebook, etc. Facetime,Skype and email are as far as I want to go into the…
  17. Injector issues 12 Nov 2012 03:12 +1 Seafoam. Hold on until it clears the system- when those two cylinders clear you might lift the front wheel. Ask me how I know this. IT WORKS.
  18. 1989 250 Cc V4 9 Nov 2012 00:01 Just thought that it would make a good bike for a friend. She rides a Rebel 250 and this looks like a cool bike- thought it was a v-4. My bad. The bike for sale looks cherry.
  19. 1989 250 Cc V4 8 Nov 2012 20:39 Mr. Burns is correct. Re-read the post it is a v-twin. Funny ,it is an intercepter, so I assumed that it was a v-4.Very good looking bike !
  20. 1989 250 Cc V4 8 Nov 2012 18:39 Anybody like the 1989 250cc v4 ? Anyone have one? How do you like it ? Seems like a good looking bike for a new ,small rider. Less than 8k miles, from pics looks NEW for $1500. Good deal ????
  21. Size Does Matter.... Does The Brand? 1 Nov 2012 03:00 Have been using Dowlco, with good service. Picked up a $19.00 cover from Cyclegear and have had good service with the cheap cover ,also.[image: SDC11115.JPG] [image: SDC11703.JPG] I like using oversize covers and bungee…
  22. HID light kit, can anyone recommend? 17 Oct 2012 20:14 Have had good service from the kit from Cycle-Gear tm. - got two sets last year at Christmas time for half price,about $55 for a set. Must be bright because a bud got a ticket from LEO who was following his bike and the…
  23. Fall is great for riding - except for the deer 4 Oct 2012 20:03 Well,if you want to talk about all things that can put you down, there was an article in the U.K. BIKE mag, about a chap who lost the front end by sliding over a piece of toast that was on the motorway. No kidding.
  24. The High Mileage Thread... What Do You Have On Your Vfr? 4 Oct 2012 19:48 around 40k on 2000 5 gen awaiting re-birth from new smoke in electrical system[image: DCP_2508.JPG] [image: SDC10953.JPG] around 12.5k on this 2004 6 gen that I bought in June and had 8.7 k on the clock.[image:…
  25. Fall is great for riding - except for the deer 4 Oct 2012 19:37 Good advice. The rut also depends on altitude,latitude,temp.Deer in south Texas can still be in rut in Dec.,Jan. It has to be a real emergency for me to ride at night ,at any time of the year, in north New Mexico or…
  26. The Sum Sum x2 Picture Thread 22 Aug 2012 00:41 [image: SDC12092] SDC12092 [image: SDC12071] SDC12071 Some people of sumxsum 2012 [image: SDC12116] SDC12116 [image: SDC12115] SDC12115 [image: SDC12114] SDC12114 [image: SDC12111] SDC12111 [image: SDC12107] SDC12107…
  27. The Sum Sum x2 Picture Thread 22 Aug 2012 00:27 [image: SDC12151] SDC12151 Ouray to Durango Member's Bikes at sumxsum 2012 [image: SDC12150] SDC12150 [image: SDC12146] SDC12146 [image: SDC12144] SDC12144 [image: SDC12139] SDC12139 [image: SDC12130] SDC12130 [image:…
  28. The Sum Sum x2 Picture Thread 20 Aug 2012 17:38 I do wish that I had the means to have done some riding with all of you. It was my intent to be able to meet some of the people that are members of the forum,however. All of you are trully part of the 1% no matter what…
  29. Red 750 outside of Red River N.M. 14 Aug 2012 01:05 Hey you were riding with a red streetfighter ?? heading to Questa and the meet,you hit the brakes after you passed my gray 6 gen, sorry I did not have enough time to turn around and chat. Have a good time !
  30. Good deal? 11 Aug 2012 17:10 Just get on with it . Gee there will always be cheaper, lower miles,more etc.etc. after you get one. So what, you will be riding and not typing or thinking about it. Gotta go ride,see ya.[image: SDC11967.JPG]
  31. VFR 800 Vtec A Screen modifications 2 Aug 2012 22:12 I am 6'4'', how did you know that cutting it down would work. Calif. scientific has done quite a bit of work in this area.
  32. Solo riding on Freeway, joining or following ettiquette 2 Aug 2012 17:11 BTW I do know how fast my bikes will go.[image: SDC11225.JPG]
  33. Solo riding on Freeway, joining or following ettiquette 1 Aug 2012 21:01 Taking a coffee break from riding. Olive replied with the only hard and fast rule-ride your own ride. All of you are faster riders than me,so what. As far as lane position goes ,if you only ride in one of the three bike…
  34. Mr. Steffes does the continent. 28 Jul 2012 17:44 YEE-HA !!
  35. eBay assistance w/ RC51 wheel 15 Jun 2012 21:31 Where is the wheel ?????
  36. Just broke down 11 Jun 2012 19:37 Good luck! Dealer has had mine for 3 weeks now. Yikes.But, just PMed another member about another bike , gotta have 2 (used) bikes since I live a long way from any service.
  37. OMG throwing parts at it. 7 Jun 2012 06:04 Thanks for the support and thoughts. Went back to the shop and they had narrowed it down to ignition switch. They are such graciious (sic) people that they offered to let me work on it in a warehouse area they they have…
  38. OMG throwing parts at it. 5 Jun 2012 15:03 Thanks for the ideas. Going to call the shop in a few minutes and go get my bike. This is going to be difficult because I can not work on my bike where I live. I will have to trailer my bike to a rest area and work on…
  39. OMG throwing parts at it. 5 Jun 2012 06:52 Thanks for the kind words! As I took a break from everything else I thought to myself-this is really the wrong way to go about this. When I came back to the inet you two gents gave me the sage advice that was rolling…
  40. OMG throwing parts at it. 5 Jun 2012 04:03 Thank You sir for the comment. It might be cheaper for me to rent a place where I can work on it than live in my RV ! Retired so I do not have any real money. I run Hiway 64 to Eagle Nest at least twice a week (just for…
  41. OMG throwing parts at it. 5 Jun 2012 02:47 Thanks- made an earier post in 5 gen. Have had bike for 10 years and only had to put sea-foam in it one time. It has been as trouble free as a machine could be!! Not an ongoing prob. Stopped for a coffee and she was…
  42. OMG throwing parts at it. 5 Jun 2012 00:47 Thanks Mr.Monk, I asked them if they had tested the componet and they said they had. They said they did not know why they were not getting power anywhere. I knew that when I brought it in! Looks like I am in repair hell…
  43. OMG throwing parts at it. 5 Jun 2012 00:33 Hi all, 5gen in shop for two weeks now. They can not find out why it has no power anywhere- yes it has a newer hot batt.( As stated in an earlier post). Really bumbed they are now going to start throwing parts at it.…
  44. Any interest in sharing oil testing data? 31 May 2012 19:16 OMG an oil thread! Sent RT samples to Blackstone and got results back within four days. Really worth the cost-results showed really clean engine and could extend oil changes to 8300 miles. Too bad the rest of the bike…
  45. Strapping stuff down 23 May 2012 02:07 Where ever you can , it ain't no piano.
  46. Strapping stuff down 22 May 2012 20:10 GET ROKSTRAPS ™ forget any other kind of straps!! They are the best straps to use on a motorbike,bar none. MCN has always rated them the best. Once you use them you will not use anything else. One bloke used them to tie…
  47. 5 gen left me stranded/Electrical Hum?? 22 May 2012 19:14 Seems like ColoMotoChick and my bike are twins. Must be the high attitude.
  48. 5 gen left me stranded/Electrical Hum?? 22 May 2012 02:14 Thanks K-man. A good bud who is crackerjack tech. said the exact same thing. Said it was gases leaving the batt.- total sealed gel batt. Shows 13.1v on digital charger- no heat from the R/R. Has not been very good week…
  49. 5 gen left me stranded/Electrical Hum?? 22 May 2012 00:46 Hum stopped but bike is dead in the water also. Yikes. Thanks for the input.
  50. 5 gen left me stranded/Electrical Hum?? 21 May 2012 00:20 Thanks, batt is 6 or 7 months old-shows 13.1 v. Hum is not the pump- after a few minutes off the hum stopped along with everything on the bike. The strange thing ,to me, is the ONLY thing that works on the entire bike…

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