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53 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 22 Feb 2010 Last seen 14 May 2024

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  1. 5th gen 1999 stock headers and exhaust - $100 doubled 1 14 May 2024 14 May 2024 doubled · 14 May 2024 – 14 May 2024
  2. Fork oil amount or level from top of fork? doubled 3 3 Jul 2021 3 Jul 2021 doubled · 3 Jul 2021 – 3 Jul 2021
  3. 6th Gen Service Manual 2002-2006 doubled 1 5 Apr 2021 5 Apr 2021 doubled · 5 Apr 2021 – 5 Apr 2021
  4. Fall is almost done and the days are numbered... doubled 9 7 Nov 2016 9 Nov 2016 doubled · 7 Nov 2016 – 9 Nov 2016
  5. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? doubled 55 23 Dec 2014 1 Jan 2015 doubled · 23 Dec 2014 – 1 Jan 2015
  6. Buying A Used Zumo 550 - Is Lifetime Maps "transferable"? doubled 6 17 Jan 2013 18 Jan 2013 doubled · 17 Jan 2013 – 18 Jan 2013
  7. Does 5th gen Pyramid Fender hugger fit a 6th gen? doubled 2 13 Apr 2011 13 Apr 2011 doubled · 13 Apr 2011 – 13 Apr 2011

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  1. 5th gen 1999 stock headers and exhaust - $100 14 May 2024 19:04 As the title says. Good condition. No rot. $100[image: IMG_1054.thumb.jpeg.ba69862a39b33e26524d030a6a9e7cd6.jpeg][image: IMG_1053.thumb.jpeg.93be55db66ee899555638a1845a4ba1f.jpeg][image:…
  2. Fork oil amount or level from top of fork? 3 Jul 2021 14:43 I installed a set of Race Tech springs yesterday and ran into an issue. After emptying the old oil and flushing with a solvent, I then filled the slider, fully compressed, spring out, with the recommended max fluid…
  3. 6th Gen Service Manual 2002-2006 5 Apr 2021 01:16 $35+shipping from Toronto, Canada Used but not abused. [image: image.thumb.jpeg.bccc7ab5b8e2e5faa42d9411f9fad025.jpeg]
  4. My 86 VFR750F 27 Nov 2020 00:24 Tom, you never cease to amaze! Beautiful machines with so much attention to detail. I decided this winter to take advantage of winter shop rates and take my 900F in for engine work. Will be doing valve seals and once…
  5. What coolant are you running? 10 Feb 2017 05:14 I use "MoCool". Seems to work. https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/products/mocool These bikes run hot, period.
  6. Joint Relief 24 Nov 2016 00:06 +1 for BusyLittleShop lowering pegs. Best upgrade of all the ones I've made for the VFR. Completely changed the comfort of the bike and improved the riding position.
  7. Fall is almost done and the days are numbered... 8 Nov 2016 14:48 Beauty shot, but scary.
  8. Fall is almost done and the days are numbered... 7 Nov 2016 17:08 8 hours ago, Dutchy looks like balmy weather still out there...... Remember the bow wave our bikes created on the Lekdijk? Now THAT does spell end of season :goofy: The amount of rain that day set the standard for how I…
  9. Fall is almost done and the days are numbered... 7 Nov 2016 00:08 [image: VFR Fall 2016.jpg]
  10. Post A Picture Of Your Vfr 22 Feb 2016 21:12 Where is this BRP ? [image: post-19439-0-63926100-1456169595.jpg] Or the Cherohala Parkway. Cherohala in June 2014
  11. Post A Picture Of Your Vfr 22 Feb 2016 19:45 My 06 - [image: IMG_0536.JPG] Spring can't arrive soon enough :sad: Attached Images [image: IMG_0044.JPG]
  12. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 26 Dec 2014 18:12 So what's the plan? I'm making the rationale decision and going 600 route. I need to keep costs I'm check. As spring approaches I expect that used bike inventory will increase. For my budget, based on what I see out…
  13. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 26 Dec 2014 17:01 [/quote] :beer: Key point is, no matter what, get to the track. [/quote] You got that right. My beautiful and thoughtful wife bought me a track day for Christmas. Never was the saying "it's the thought that counts" more…
  14. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 26 Dec 2014 03:21 So many ways to go with this question. My take is that you track anything that you can fully except crashing and stay within the expendable income range. That can mean such different things to different people. If your…
  15. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 26 Dec 2014 03:15 Hell you can pick up a 6th gen for the same or less money especially if you bought a dropped one! :fing02: Not likely anywhere around Toronto, but an interesting thought. I'd have to try to find something in the U.S.
  16. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 26 Dec 2014 02:30 "I suggest you take that $2500 budget and put good suspension on your VFR and get a set of used or Chinese bodywork to install on your bike for the occasional track day." That's an interesting thought. It's just that…
  17. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 25 Dec 2014 20:17 I'll tell you what Leon, you send me a plane ticket and I'll pick up the bodywork;) ---David
  18. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 25 Dec 2014 05:13 Bike is stock. Was off the road for 3 years prior to this past summer. Current owner rides a Harley. Bought the bike from a friend, got it back on the road but says it's too fast for him. ---David
  19. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 25 Dec 2014 03:04 Here's a pic. Asking $3500. 26,000 kms. My budget going into this was $2500. Attached Images [image: image.jpg]
  20. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 24 Dec 2014 21:34 douglasthcook has been on Assen, Spa and the Nurburgring with his (granted) modified 4th gen. Come on! stand out from the crowd with their stinky i-4's!!!! :goofy: As for riding in the rain, you donot need specialised…
  21. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 24 Dec 2014 05:19 Cool! ---David
  22. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 23 Dec 2014 19:18 Thanks guys. Got the message loud and clear :blush: All he best for the holidays and new year!
  23. Thoughts On 4Th Gen Vfr As A Track Bike? 23 Dec 2014 16:47 Hi All, Interested in some feedback on whether a '97 VFR with 26k km's would make a good (recreational, not racing) track bike. I have a 6th gen and I've been looking to spend around $2,500 for a used CBR or R6 to use 2…
  24. Should I Stop Riding After Noticing The Oil Level Is Over The Maximum? 13 Aug 2014 15:10 fabio222 You can always just loosen the sump nut and let some come out there, then retighten to torque. I know you should use a new washer but you'll be fine. +1. Been there, done that. If you let too much out, just add…
  25. Canadian Suppliers For Tires? 1 Jul 2014 21:41 Cycle Improvements in Waterloo is great. I live in Toronto but take my bike there. Owner James Hunt is excellent.0 ---David
  26. 6Th Gen 120/60 Front Tire? 7 Mar 2014 15:02 I'm confused with your thinking here, guys. The "60" or "70" is the aspect ratio. A 60 would be shorter than the 70 (so yes having a similar effect as raising the forks), and therefore provide a flatter surface and less…
  27. '85 Vf1000R For Sale In My Town 29 Aug 2013 15:45 Hey Tom - Wout has one (maybe more) of these. He would know about mileage. Looks awesome in the pics. ---David
  28. Pizza Anyone? 19 Jun 2013 15:11 I'm with you Leon; just installed one myself although it's a 21st century version (not that you can tell) and much more expensive (not that you can tell)... [image: VFRHBCase120130612_zpsa8ebe286.jpg] [image:…
  29. Tom's Vf1000F Revival 17 May 2013 14:45 Tom - congrats on the new buy and nice to see you here on VFRD. Looking forward to watching your handywork make this bike shine! ---David
  30. Buying A Used Zumo 550 - Is Lifetime Maps "transferable"? 18 Jan 2013 15:52 Thank you fellas. I knew my dutch friends would chime in: [image: Schoonhoven-20121003-00039.jpg] I suspected that I may have to get the owners login info. I'll make sure I do this when I get the unit. Great idea about…
  31. Buying A Used Zumo 550 - Is Lifetime Maps "transferable"? 17 Jan 2013 22:19 Hi all - looking for some advice from the GPS experts here. I'm going to buy a Garmin Zumo 550 from its current owner and I want to know if the lifetime maps feature is transferable to me? Do I simply register the unit…
  32. 6th gen camping/road trip into Canada 26 Sep 2012 01:37 Great pics and video. Somebody knows what they're doing with a camera. This one's on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
  33. Chain cleaning, what's your regimen? 8 May 2012 21:13 I use WTK chain cleaner about twice a year.. Spray on, wait for 5 mins then spray off with water. It works great. I'll use a brush before rinsing for more grimy spots. You can see a picture of it here:…
  34. Hard bag paint scheme. Opinions please! 9 Feb 2012 18:33 I have a white 06 and I got sidecases that were painted in the 06 black colour. I think this combination looks great (a white bike with white bags looks like a police bike - IMHO). My advice is to select a single…
  35. Need a little ADVICE with mods for 6 gen. 16 Apr 2011 01:18 1. Sargent seat is great 2. Peg Lowering blocks - way better for more relaxed ride 3. Lobster's mirror extenders - way more rear view 4. Tightwad's fuse panel - great for managing accessories 5. Givi touring windscreen…
  36. Does 5th gen Pyramid Fender hugger fit a 6th gen? 13 Apr 2011 22:23 The title says it all. I wish I could be more specific with model #'s but all I know is that it's a Pyramid Rear Fender Hugger off a 5th gen bike. Does anyone know if it will fit my 6th gen? Thanks in advance. ---David
  37. '06 worth the wait for a new buyer? 16 Mar 2011 19:04 I bought an 06 to address all of the concerns you mentioned. I believe the vtec thing is quite subjective, but the electonic/charging issues are not. You can find many, many posts on this site that provide tremendous…
  38. Replacement Grips 10 Feb 2011 22:17 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 10 February 2011 - 01:16 PM, said: Open end. You have bar ends right? Yes, thank you. I noticed on the Pro Grip 719 that it looked like there was an opening for a screw on the closed end…
  39. Replacement Grips 10 Feb 2011 18:04 [image: View Post]Kanadian Ken, on 20 January 2011 - 10:54 PM, said: I've gone through a couple sets of Pro Grips - I think the number was 719. (Going from a failing memory). Do I buy the "closed end" or the "open end"…
  40. New Years Day ride....Malibu 6 Jan 2011 16:25 [image: View Post]Jdog109socal, on 05 January 2011 - 06:21 PM, said: Shot this New Years Day riding through Malibu area. Happy new year all http://my.sportbikec...6560/46089.html Jdog Thanks for sharing. Makes us up…
  41. looking for small top case/back rest 6 Jan 2011 04:09 I have a similar issue. I've had the Hepco and Becker Journey 40 litre topcase on another bike and it is an excellent piece and very well made. I've been looking at the SHAD set ups. They are a little more economical…
  42. 2010-11 Winter Mods/Maintenance Thread 19 Nov 2010 22:19 My mechanic (not because I'm lazy; just don't have the know-how): Changed brake fluid, clutch fluid, cut down rear brake pushrod to lower brake pedal and accomodate BLS lowering blocks. Me: Change coolant, oil and…
  43. Italian Red with black front fender? 29 Oct 2010 13:46 I like it. I like Veefer800Canuck's too. I think his works because he has more black accents (e.g. lettering) on the bike.
  44. Little help please, which stem Ram mount for 6th gen 23 Sep 2010 18:10 [image: View Post]VFRbeliever, on 17 September 2010 - 12:43 PM, said: I bought the center stem mount, and like everyone else, can't get it completely tight. But i live with it that way. It's never become so loose that…
  45. Looking for a top case and rack 21 Jul 2010 19:52 I would look at the hepco and becker journey 42 litre topcase and rack for the vfr (Part Number: 650.928 01 01). The quality is excellent; I like the profile for the bike and it's big enough to hold my medium shoei…
  46. Heating / Cooling 27 May 2010 18:05 I'm in Toronto and I think our climate is similar to yours (well, you may be a little colder in the winter). The operating temps you noted are exactly what I experience and I think they are in the normal range.
  47. Need some quick advice 27 May 2010 17:58 I would wait for another bike for sale. If the bike was dropped a couple of times, barely ridden and not taken in for the bike's most popular recall issue it would concern me about how the bike was maintained over the…
  48. Sena SMH10 Intercom system...anybody have one? 18 May 2010 15:03 [image: View Post]netinfiniti, on 15 May 2010 - 01:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]2thdr, on 15 May 2010 - 12:51 PM, said: Anyone have one of these yet? Web bike world is falling all over themselves recommending it.…
  49. KEEP AWAY - Blue Ant F4 Motorcycle Intercom 5 May 2010 03:39 Scala Rider G4, is a full A2DP system that stupport mulit-connections and alows you to switch between them. Scala Rider All of the latest generation BT headsets support A2DP and AVRCP (remote control) and they all allow…
  50. ANYONE INSTALL ONE? 27 Apr 2010 22:03 I have been running the GIPro DS on both bikes since day 1 and love them. Plug & Play on both of mine. Thanks for the info---I'm thinking more and more about install one--now to decide which brand! I hada GiPro on my…

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