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SereniTTy

40 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 21 Apr 2010 Last seen 19 Oct 2011

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5 in the archive
  1. Another won't start post... SereniTTy 23 17 Oct 2011 19 Oct 2011 SereniTTy · 17 Oct 2011 – 19 Oct 2011
  2. Short in my left turn signal SereniTTy 1 15 Sep 2011 15 Sep 2011 SereniTTy · 15 Sep 2011 – 15 Sep 2011
  3. G2 Throttle Tamer SereniTTy 31 3 May 2011 19 May 2011 SereniTTy · 3 May 2011 – 19 May 2011
  4. Installing LSL superbike bars SereniTTy 5 5 Feb 2011 13 Feb 2011 SereniTTy · 5 Feb 2011 – 13 Feb 2011
  5. F4i Forks on a 6th Gen SereniTTy 3 3 May 2010 3 May 2010 SereniTTy · 3 May 2010 – 3 May 2010

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  1. Another won't start post... 19 Oct 2011 10:28 [image: View Post]Gbam, on 18 October 2011 - 12:12 PM, said: Do you use the fork lock? I imagine that cranking everything over that far can cause some trouble eventaully... Yes, I do. Every time I commute to work I use…
  2. Another won't start post... 18 Oct 2011 16:31 [image: View Post]Knute, on 18 October 2011 - 06:04 AM, said: [image: View Post]SereniTTy, on 17 October 2011 - 06:46 PM, said: [image: View Post]Knute, on 17 October 2011 - 04:18 PM, said: You could try rocking the…
  3. Another won't start post... 17 Oct 2011 23:46 [image: View Post]Knute, on 17 October 2011 - 04:18 PM, said: You could try rocking the kill switch back and forth a few times, maybe it's just not making good contact. Awhile back mine was a little touchy where I'd…
  4. Another won't start post... 17 Oct 2011 15:04 Thanks, I'll try those. I still feel like the two are related. That that the starter isn't turning because the fuel pump isn't running. I can't see how they would both fail while the bike sat in the garage over the…
  5. Another won't start post... 17 Oct 2011 13:40 [image: View Post]Gbam, on 17 October 2011 - 08:11 AM, said: Spray the starter switch with some electrical contact cleaner... I was having similar symptoms with my 4th gen (Minus the fuel pump) this weekend. My switch…
  6. Another won't start post... 17 Oct 2011 12:51 With everything else electical seeming fine, the headlights were just as bright as they should have been, I'm inclined to think it's not the battery, though I will check it. But the last time I had a battery issue, the…
  7. Another won't start post... 17 Oct 2011 12:40 [image: View Post]Conedodger, on 17 October 2011 - 07:37 AM, said: What is the condition of the battery? I had a similar problem recently and it was a dead battery. Battery had failed-shorted cell. I have not had any…
  8. Another won't start post... 17 Oct 2011 11:49 So after gearing up to go to work this morning the bike would not start. In neutral, kickstand up, kill switch on, hit the starter and the headlights dimmed but nothing happened. I tried a couple more times with…
  9. Short in my left turn signal 15 Sep 2011 00:18 So I had a "good" evening with my turn signal short. previously every time I changed the fuse after a turn signal blow everything would be fine for 1-100 miles and then it would blow again. Tonight the short was "on"…
  10. What did you own before your 6th Gen? 6 Jun 2011 15:02 -2002 Kawasaki Mean Streak 1500 -2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250
  11. TwistedThrottle 13 May 2011 15:00 Twice, Givi E21's for a previous bike and a Givi 3 lock set for the current bike.. I was happy both times.
  12. G2 Throttle Tamer 11 May 2011 01:22 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on 10 May 2011 - 06:18 PM, said: [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on 04 May 2011 - 09:51 PM, said: I definitely want one of these on my 5g, even after 10 years that off-on response is tough to deal…
  13. G2 Throttle Tamer 10 May 2011 15:20 [image: View Post]Rice, on 10 May 2011 - 08:57 AM, said: My reply seems to have been lost, so here goes... Installed the TT over the weekend and the throttle is now noticeably smoother. Other things done that may have…
  14. How to install LED turn signal on '06 and newer. 10 May 2011 10:27 You could also just buy a aftermarket flasher already made for low loads such as LED lights, as well as the same type/pin out of your stock flasher. http://autolumination.com/ There are a few other places to source such…
  15. How to install LED turn signal on '06 and newer. 9 May 2011 01:00 If you are just adding led's as turn signal flashers and keeping the stock turn signals, do you need a load resistor? I'm assuming that you would just tap into the rear turn signals in parallel. Are the rear turn…
  16. So if you were going to shaker can a bike 7 May 2011 13:46 Just curious, what's your budget? I would think that there's some small shop in your area that would shoot a solid color for cheap... Over the years, I always been able to locate and do some business this way on project…
  17. Controlled Slide? 6 May 2011 17:49 [image: View Post]Rice, on 06 May 2011 - 12:41 PM, said: Just came back from a deposition re my accident of 2 years ago and the lawyer asked me if I had initiated a controlled slide to stop sooner. I didn't. He is going…
  18. G2 Throttle Tamer 4 May 2011 15:38 [image: View Post]riverlife, on 04 May 2011 - 10:28 AM, said: I'm curious by adding this wouldn't you need to rotate the throttle more for full throttle also? Not that is a real issue but just curious. The cam profile…
  19. Made a trade for 04 VFR 4 May 2011 15:22 Nice custom paint. That's about what I'd like to do to mine. I'm not a fan of my black...
  20. G2 Throttle Tamer 3 May 2011 17:25 [image: View Post]Misspent Youth, on 03 May 2011 - 11:31 AM, said: Their site doesn't show one for the 5th Gen. Anybody know if the 6th Gen throttle is different enough for this not to work on the 5th Gen? If the…
  21. G2 Throttle Tamer 3 May 2011 15:57 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 03 May 2011 - 07:28 AM, said: Never heard of one, but here it is: http://www.g2ergo.co...-tubes-720.html I guess I should have included that. It was $80 well spent for me. My…
  22. G2 Throttle Tamer 3 May 2011 12:06 So I hate to admit that my wrist is still poorly trained, but after a lot of frustration with my nothing, nothing, too much throttle on my bike I got a G2 throttle tamer. Wow, what a difference. I admit that I tightened…
  23. Replacement Mirrors - OEM or is there a good aftermarket? 19 Apr 2011 19:36 I have been very happy with my EMGO's. Really can't tell the difference from stock.
  24. LED Mirrors 21 Feb 2011 02:59 I'm interested in getting some LED mirrors for my 2007. I was wondering if anyone has these and what they think. If not--what are you using? Thanks…
  25. Looking at Spiegler LSL bars - I have questions 13 Feb 2011 02:56 No problem. I still can't answer the heated grips thing, but the LSL bar is just a bar, so I would think just bout anything would slide onto it.. Another bonus is that most clamp on mounts for 7/8" bars should fit…
  26. Looking at Spiegler LSL bars - I have questions 11 Feb 2011 16:25 The VFR bar ends are larger than 16mm, I didn't measure, but call it 18-20mm. I only ordered the bar inserts, which are needed anyway because the VFR Throttlemeister does not include a clutch side bar end insert, it…
  27. Looking at Spiegler LSL bars - I have questions 10 Feb 2011 17:09 My post from last week: http://www.vfrdiscus...superbike-bars/
  28. Looking at Spiegler LSL bars - I have questions 10 Feb 2011 17:07 OK. A1 Throttlemeister bar ends DO NOT fit. You have to order the 16mm bar ends from Throttlemeister for $32 plus shipping and then bore out the end of the handlebar with a 5/8" drill bit. You need to go 2.5-3" in. A2…
  29. Installing LSL superbike bars 6 Feb 2011 19:14 Just finished the ride. Ok, I had the bars rotated too far back, I stopped halfway though back at my house and rotated the bars forward. This fixed the wrist issue (the angle was cocked too far in) and fixed the…
  30. Installing LSL superbike bars 5 Feb 2011 15:46 [image: Attached Image: DSC_0003.JPG] [image: Attached Image: DSC_0002.JPG] Well, I got my late Christmas present from my wife, a set of LSL superbike bars. Between last weekend and this weekend I installed them. The…
  31. SOLO RACK INTEREST - 6Th GEN's 21 Jan 2011 17:28 I would be in for one.
  32. 6th Gen Suspension Upgrades, starting point? 7 Oct 2010 20:49 With that budget I'd get an f4i rear shock and have it and your forks rebuilt by someone like Jamie daugherty.
  33. Quick tire question......... 15 Aug 2010 18:37 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 15 August 2010 - 01:00 PM, said: First off If your talking about Pilot Power 2ct's I would NOT waste my money especially on the rear! Front maybe if your a twisty Ripper, otherwise…
  34. Just Installed Power Commander 5 On My '06! 30 Jul 2010 15:33 [image: View Post]coderighter, on 05 October 2009 - 03:11 PM, said: [image: View Post]Bartmaneh, on Oct 5 2009, 03:43 PM, said: I'm emailing with Dynojet right now to get more information about PC Vs and older VFRs. I…
  35. Riding with Contact Lenses 20 Jul 2010 10:16 [image: View Post]AZTraveler, on 19 July 2010 - 10:11 PM, said: After many years of glasses, hard and soft contacts< I finally opted for LASIK. Opens up a whole new world to see the alarm clock in the morning, go scuba…
  36. Lee Parks Total Control Motorcycle Clinic 21 Jun 2010 16:47 I just took the class this past weekend. I thought it was very beneficial, I had read the book, and had made a bunch of very useful changes to my riding style based on that, but a book can't watch what you are doing and…
  37. Cooking with Hydrogen. 12 May 2010 19:23 jeremy556 JES_VFR As some more features get worked out and added I'll get much closer to unity (that is when power in - power out. Then maybe I may be able to convert the VFR to run on hydroxy gas as the primary fuel So…
  38. F4i Forks on a 6th Gen 3 May 2010 10:21 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 02 May 2010 - 07:47 PM, said: Yes, F4i tubes slide right in the VFR triples! You use the VFR wheel, rotors, wheel spacers, front fender(only 4 of 6 mount holes work) & F4i forks,…
  39. F4i Forks on a 6th Gen 3 May 2010 00:32 Ok, I'm not trying to rehash anything here, but I've search quite a bit and haven't found a poster who listed putting f4i forks on a 6th gen, plenty of talk about them on a 5th gen with 6th gen triple trees and…
  40. ANYONE INSTALL ONE? 21 Apr 2010 15:31 Call me lazy--but I'm use to the gear indicator on my Hayabusa. I was wondering if anyone ever install one of these GiPro Gear Indicators on their VFR? If so, does it work as well as stated? Thanks…

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