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Graves

100 posts recovered 6 threads started First seen 1 Apr 2010 Last seen 3 Jun 2017

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6 in the archive
  1. Helmet suggestions Graves 21 4 May 2012 19 May 2012 Graves · 4 May 2012 – 19 May 2012
  2. NEP Throttle Lock help Graves 16 17 Sep 2010 18 Sep 2010 Graves · 17 Sep 2010 – 18 Sep 2010
  3. AFX FX-100 Helmet Graves 3 23 Aug 2010 23 Aug 2010 Graves · 23 Aug 2010 – 23 Aug 2010
  4. New Exhaust with lots of Photos Graves 28 22 Jul 2010 10 Jun 2011 Graves · 22 Jul 2010 – 10 Jun 2011
  5. Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Graves 18 15 Jun 2010 26 Jun 2010 Graves · 15 Jun 2010 – 26 Jun 2010
  6. Touring windscreens Graves 19 1 Apr 2010 5 Apr 2010 Graves · 1 Apr 2010 – 5 Apr 2010

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  1. Stranded - Electrical help needed 3 Jun 2017 02:20 It was cold when I did the tests. But. . . I did do the Monitor wire thing and I did adjust the spades on the stator connection for snug fit. Between those two items the volts at Idle returned to a more acceptable 14.2V…
  2. Stranded - Electrical help needed 1 Jun 2017 18:27 Is there a test other than the diode check for the R/R? I'll re-test the stator with the engine running and see if the voltage increases with engine revs. Thanks for the link I was looking for that.
  3. Stranded - Electrical help needed 1 Jun 2017 16:07 The Stator Tested fine. .4/.5 Ohms across all three yellow wires. Nothing when going to ground. Here is the kicker, I turned the high beam on and at idle the Volts dropped to 12.8V and slowly worked back to 13.0V. With…
  4. Stranded - Electrical help needed 1 Jun 2017 01:22 Well, At least i wasn't alone in broke down book. My 03 VFR800A also died on memorial day but only 30 miles from home. The battery that was in it was likely 8-10 years old (I'm religious with my battery tender when…
  5. Cleaning Techniques? 4 Apr 2013 19:55 You can also get Kerosene at some gas stations....at least around me you can. It is normally in a pump by itself over in the corner and labelled K-1 Kerosene or something like that. I don't think Ive ever seen a gas…
  6. Cleaning Techniques? 4 Apr 2013 14:18 Soak Well with WD40 take ride to DIY car wash. set to hot w/ soap. Clean away. Rinse, Dry, Lube Chain.
  7. Car Wrap Or Plasti Dip For Hard Bags 1 Apr 2013 12:49 I've used both, They each have their own difficulties when applying. You'll have more color options with the wraps than plasti dip. When applied correctly with multiple light layers plasti Dip is pretty durable.
  8. New Leo SBK and PC III Install 27 Mar 2013 20:50 I have these same pipes in Carbon. I got them when they first came out so the price was up there still. But so worth it! :musik20: Enjoy!
  9. Delkevic Slip-on for 6th Gen 18 Oct 2012 12:54 That seem odd that they would make you drill the holes to mount the DB killers. Seems like something they should be doing at the factory.
  10. Fall is great for riding - except for the deer 3 Oct 2012 14:35 Same here. I'll be keeping it at home for a while. Needs an oil change and I have the PAIR block off plates to install yet.Had a close encounter last year as well. Was riding with two others over in the Loess Hills. I…
  11. Seat solution -- a bit weird but effective nonetheless 21 Aug 2012 20:51 Interesting. I love my Airhawk pad for the long hauls. Most people just don't know or forget the fact that they require very little air. I might give this a try to see if it changes anything for better or worse. Worse…
  12. Guess I should introduce myself 14 Aug 2012 20:32 Oooo Very nice! Welcome to the nut house.
  13. For those contemplating FMF on the 800... 8 Aug 2012 17:31 Those sound really good. Even better than My Carbon Leo Vince pipes i think. Look Better on the bike as well. They match the angled look of the panels
  14. And Now For Something Completely Different... 17 Jul 2012 13:32 Is there a PCIII on the bike? If so disconect the pcIII harness completely from the bike and put it back to stock. If you still have the problem you can rule out the PC causeing the issue. Do you have a noid light that…
  15. Goodbye vfr 13 Jul 2012 20:07 pictures of the crash??
  16. What's wrong with these pictures? 13 Jul 2012 17:32 Your front wheel is on backwards?
  17. installed pair block off plates, and a question 19 Jun 2012 13:40 I'll throw my two cents in on the Popping issues. My prior Bike an 04 Yamaha Roadstar 1700 was stock. But then I wanted more noise. So being the cheap person I am, drilled out the exhaust making it basically a straight…
  18. For those with lower pegs, what did you do for the brake lever? 14 Jun 2012 20:16 With my BLS lowering blocks, I just maxed out the adjuster. It seems to work for me. I think there is a way you can trim of some extra material from the adjuster screw to get a bit more out of it. BLS (buiylittleshop)…
  19. NEP or Vista 14 Jun 2012 13:22 I've got NEP. It is a care free devise the requires very little modification if any to work great. I couldn't live with out it on some of the long rides to the twistys. Nebraska is flat and streight.
  20. About 6th gen basics- luggage, seat, exhaust 12 Jun 2012 14:16 Most Aftermarket exhausts come with silencers now adays. My Leo Vince exhaust sounds great without them in. But If I need to Quiet it up a bit I can just slid those in and it is only a little louder than stock but with…
  21. V12X Drive By 7 Jun 2012 19:25 I think it is a nice looking bike. Better than the Ducati Multistrada anyhow. Is this one comeing to the States?
  22. 18 Tooth Front Sprocket Install 1 Jun 2012 15:04 If fuel economy is your game then you might consider a Vacuum gauge. So that when you're cuising the more vacuum you're pulling the better fuel economy you'll get. Sure you may have lowered your RPMs but how much…
  23. "Water proof" jacket - worth it or not? Deciding on a new jacket. 1 Jun 2012 13:37 I where the Joe rocket Phoenix 5.0 jacket. has an innner liner for the times that you might get a little wet. http://www.motorcycl...5-0-Jacket.aspx and their 3.0 pants http://www.motorcycl...-3-0-Pants.aspx are a nice…
  24. How old are our VFR owners? 6 May 2012 15:57 I'm 29. Been on motorcycles since before I had a license. I've had the VFR for 3 years now. LOVE IT!
  25. Helmet suggestions 4 May 2012 19:04 [image: View Post]Monk, on 04 May 2012 - 01:57 PM, said: [image: View Post]Graves, on 04 May 2012 - 01:28 PM, said: This was with ear plugs Now that's noisy......... Yup, Thats why I think this one is going back.
  26. Helmet suggestions 4 May 2012 18:28 This was with ear plugs
  27. Helmet suggestions 4 May 2012 17:44 So I bought the New GMax GM69S helmet. It is a nice piece of kit but it has some draw backs. Being that it is noisy at anything above 50. The second is at 65 on up it starts whistling like Fred Lowery minus a good tune.…
  28. Advice needed on 2010 new VFR purchase 1 May 2012 20:35 The smokin deal is that it is a 2010 and they are trying to cut their losses and move on with the newer bikes. The 2012 had some nice updates I believe. Honda also seemed to over price it according to those in the know.…
  29. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 1 May 2012 20:19 Your bike would be one cold blooded SOB but have you thought about taking the T-stat out for track days?
  30. Before I drop ~$800 on side bags.... 30 Apr 2012 14:38 Does anyone know the part number for the 2003 Silver bags? I'm trying to use their web site over at David silver spares but the only model that comes up is the 02.
  31. A&A PAIR block off plates special run 13 Feb 2012 14:54 Tracking label says its out for delivery. Can't wait. Now I'll have an excuse to go out to the garage.
  32. 2012 TexasMac- Looking at a venue change. 4 Feb 2012 01:53 I hate it when really large guys sit on and break stuff as well. . . . . . . . . . that still doesn't sound right does it. :tongue:
  33. A&A PAIR block off plates special run 27 Jan 2012 19:13 Sweet!, :cheerleader: THANKS DAN!!!! :fing02:
  34. A&A PAIR block off plates special run 27 Jan 2012 15:12 [image: View Post]huntinggunns, on 27 January 2012 - 05:59 AM, said: [image: View Post]whiteboyslo, on 26 January 2012 - 11:13 PM, said: Any update? Shot Dan an e-mail a couple of days ago. All 20 sets he was making up…
  35. I was hit in the neck by a bird. 6 Jan 2012 14:06 I the past 3 years I've had 2 strick me ,1 in the chest and 1 on the shoulder. Those little birds that are so common here, I want to say finches but I don't think thats correct, hurt like a SOB when hit at anything…
  36. Top 15 Motorcycle roads USA/Canada 5 Jan 2012 15:53 [image: View Post]Africord, on 29 November 2011 - 10:06 AM, said: A fave in this area is the Loess Hills Scenic Byway from Crescent to Sioux City, IA. My Favorite loop in this area is to take the Loess hills trail north…
  37. A&A PAIR block off plates special run 4 Jan 2012 21:51 Well if one doesn't exist, I'll do it.
  38. A&A PAIR block off plates special run 29 Dec 2011 14:36 Didn't see this untill just now. Put me down for a set.
  39. Ignition lock jammed up tonight 27 Dec 2011 21:43 [image: View Post]Monk, on 23 December 2011 - 04:01 PM, said: IIRC ....... Someone was just talking about this, using the fork lock and having the same problem. I don't know from personnel use, but word of mouth and…
  40. Bullsh***er's at work....post your snappy retorts. 9 Dec 2011 14:36 The group of people I ride with all have a faster bike except one. At the end of the day though they start asking to try mine out because their hands, knees, and butts can't take it any more. On a side note: I actually…
  41. thinking of buying a DCT 18 Nov 2011 19:07 I'm with MattB on this. check Craigslist for an 80's UJM. Really nice ones can be had for little money. The tech was simple and the power delivery isn't over whelming. Ride it for a year or so sell it and then step into…
  42. Graves exhaust - Modification for VFR 6th Gen? 16 Nov 2011 15:33 Man, someone is using my name for exhaust systems! Where's my royalty checks?! :computer-noworky: On a serious note if you can make them work by creating your own y pipe and riser pipe go for it! I think like all…
  43. 2012 VFRD SumSum x2 - August 14 – 17th 6 Sep 2011 17:54 I'm in - - -just going to go clear it with the banker (Wife) :biggrin: :bliss: :beer: :lurk:
  44. How does your workshop look like? 23 Aug 2011 14:07 GMTURBO Mine is a mess. Between working on bikes, cars, house projects, too many damn tools and not enough of the ones I need. +1
  45. Soft Luggage & Exhaust Heat 17 Aug 2011 14:40 Nice job on the insulation. I'm glad it worked out for you. at least the contents in you bags won't get as warm after a ride.
  46. Who has two thumbs...bike is FIXED! : ) 11 Aug 2011 14:21 Ebay can be good. But you can never be positive about the amount of miles and abuse that clutch basket has been through. So in this case i would go with new. :lobby:
  47. What did you own before your 6th Gen? 7 Jun 2011 13:18 197? honda trail 110 (still have it) 1978 honda GL1000 - (Sold) 2004 yamaha Roadstar 1700 - (Sold) Current - 2003 VFR800 ABS
  48. Anybody put a Juice Box on theirs? 3 Jun 2011 15:16 I've never actually heard of it untill now. I'm curious to see how it helps out. you'll have to take plenty of install photos and give us a complete report on it. Might be a good alternative for those of us not adept…
  49. Greetings! new to the forum 26 May 2011 20:16 Welcome to the nut house. at 6'4" and 275 I've been told I make the 6th gen look like a 250. So you're not alone.
  50. Crashed my 2003 VFR - Now what? (w/Vid + Pics) 26 May 2011 17:20 [image: View Post]BearRacer, on 26 May 2011 - 12:04 AM, said: I'm just happy to be 1)alive, and 2) walking with no broken bones. I had to be airvac'd out as I wasted an entire hour waiting for friends to arrive and take…

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