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TomG33
35 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 5 Apr 2010 Last seen 18 Aug 2014
Threads started
5 in the archive- Failed Alternator stator, 2010 Model TomG33 · 12 Apr 2012 – 13 Apr 2012
- Bluetooth based rider comms TomG33 · 12 Nov 2010 – 3 Jan 2011
- VFR800 Torque and Power Curves TomG33 · 6 May 2010 – 7 May 2010
- Owners Manuals and other VFR800 2002 - 2007 Standard type Electrical SchematicNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads TomG33 · 28 Apr 2010 – 27 Jun 2011
- Self Introduction TomG33 · 5 Apr 2010 – 10 Apr 2010
Recent posts
All 35- Vfr Gen 6 To Gen 8 I've made the exact same transition about 6 weeks ago. Don't regret it, for a second. To clarify, I put in about 100,000 Km on my 09 model (purchased in April 2010), With a good combination of long rides, (in excess of…
- Vfr 800 Led Auxiliary Lighting & now there all digital you get instant on not the warm up cycle of old. One hint is if you go this way buy the thick ballast type there much more reliable & don't have the extra igniter box on the wiring like the slim…
- Vfr 800 Led Auxiliary Lighting I'm also tossing around the idea of these high intensity LED Lights, The trouble with them is finding a good install that does not make the bike look like it belongs on a farm. TOm
- Solo riding on Freeway, joining or following ettiquette I'm a basic communication kind of guy. Ask or be asked. I've given up trying to fathom what people are thinking , based on their actions, because I've been wrong an overwhelming number of times. Like Olive, I am happy…
- Bike doesn't seem to "lean" enough while on the side stand [image: View Post]RED RUNNER, on 27 April 2012 - 10:59 AM, said: My bike doesn't lean enough when I go around turns. I've compared it to Casey Stoner's bike, and his leans a lot more. LOL thank you, I havn't had such a…
- Failed Alternator stator, 2010 Model SMothsailing, , Yes, Do not worry, My first thoughts were that they had put something back together wrong as well. That is why I pulled the plastic off to check EVERYTHING. Just so I was in a position of knowing where…
- Failed Alternator stator, 2010 Model Well it happened to me, So now I suppose I can step up my VFR involvement another notch. I thought I would write out the sequence of events in case any one else sees a similar pattern. Fore warned, is fore Armed. It all…
- Battery Tender tale of woe it serves to remind us that, when dealing with electricity, it does not work by magic, Tom You will have a hard time convincing me that is not Magic. The best explanation I ever read was: electricity=FM (fcuk'n majic) I…
- Battery Tender tale of woe Sounds like you need to re-label your charger to "NSSBT" Not So Smart Battery Tender. But seriously, Thank you for the post, and it serves to remind us that, when dealing with electricity, it does not work by magic, All…
- Really hard to put on centerstand. It seems that most of the responders to this post are using a very similar technique, Much the same as I do. Stand on the Left Hand Side of the bike. Leave the side stand down, (it at least gives you a bit of…
- Member Down and in ICU All the best, Mike, Don't know you, but That accident is my worst fear, No matter how careful you are, there is just nothing you can do when someone else does something completely wrong. Get well soon.
- Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete Interesting, Solomoto, HOWEVER................ I'll wait till you have used it for a year or so to see how you feel about it then. I may be a little old fashioned but when dealing with electronics, it NEVER pays to put…
- Completed....Custom HID Conversion Kit This is a great addition to my 6th gen, but for some reason the LHS Ballast never really adhered to the body. I suppose I never really located the correct flat spot to stick it to. Nevertheless everything works just…
- My USB Port Those are great. I bought a couple to put on my 6th Gen and they work just fine. The big difference is I was reluctant to start drilling into the panels so I just cable tied them to the ignition key, for the moment…
- A part of me died tonite Hey TEX , She stayed with you through the floods and all, and you thank her by selling her off. Posted Image Just kidding. Last time I was getting mine serviced I was talking to the guy that sold me mine, and he was…
- Border to Border - Insanity [image: View Post]txsurfer, on 25 July 2011 - 02:27 PM, said: Well no one has replied.... We just did a small practice run this weekend, 936 miles in 2 days ahaha. The second day was some hard 3 Twisted sister riding…
- Dropped my VFR1200F off at Zero Gravity today [image: View Post]VF1000R, on 10 March 2011 - 09:42 AM, said: When I saw "Dropped my VFR1200F" I thought the worst. Glad to see that I had the context all wrong! :smile: Same here. Even thou there is every likelihood…
- Michelin Pilot Road 3 Well , It's got a VFR in it, They must be good !!!!!!!!! Posted Image
- Electronic Cruise control Same Comment as the others above, Not cheep Works well Great support from manufacturer great on the open road, not so great in the twisties, but then why would you want to use it then anyhow? Only use it in a group…
- So what cool stuff did you get for X-mass This was not a direct gift, however just before Christmas my wife "Convinced" me that seeing the family income was dependent on my being able to drive, that the Cruise control that I had been leaving brochures lying…
- New South Whales I am not sure if it is good news or bad for me, of course it is bad for all those luckless people caught up in it, but the flooding is all around the places I go to work. My Truck with all my work gear is parked on top…
- Bluetooth based rider comms I have been looking at these devices for a while now and clearly the Bluetooth style have a lot of advantages in regards to connectivity and functionality. From what I have learned over the years about bluetooth, Once…
- Almost crashed tonight Like the others have said, Thank you for sharing that experience. I have, at times got on to ride and after about 10 minutes, realized that my mind was elsewhere and that I had not been doing any sort of defensive…
- Helibars I'm considering these as well, so I will add to the questions? Who makes them? is there just the one hight addition or is there a variety of different heights available? that's it for now, Tom
- Completed....Custom HID Conversion Kit 55 Watt and 4500K for me. as others have asked , this depends on the cut off pattern. Tom
- Completed....Custom HID Conversion Kit If you can ship to Australia, I'm very interested as well. Tom
- Nick Ienatsch 's The Pace I've Just completed an advanced riding technique school at a closed driver training facility in Brisbane, Mt Cotton, If you know it. This technique was pretty much how the road riding section ended up. We were dong…
- VFR800 Torque and Power Curves Thanks Guys, That works great for me. TOm
- VFR800 Torque and Power Curves Does anybody have a copy of the Standard VFR800 Engine torque and power vs RPM Curves? (Generation 6) I have seen one of the Youtube Video's of one on a dyno, and the resulting curve shown in the video seems to indicate…
- Owners Manuals and other VFR800 2002 - 2007 Standard type Electrical SchematicNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?app=downloads&module=display§ion=screenshot&id=114 File Name : VFR800 2002 - 2007 Standard type Electrical Schematic File Submitter : TomG33 File Submitted : 28 Apr 2010 File…
- Self Introduction Well Today I went along to the Team Moto Riding school for the day refresher. I'll tell you what, Doing the Team Moto refresher is WELL WORTH IT. UNCONDITIONALLY. Given that I haven't done more then drive a couple of…
- Self Introduction [image: View Post]TexOz, on 06 April 2010 - 03:11 PM, said: [image: View Post]TomG33, on 06 April 2010 - 02:37 PM, said: [image: View Post]TexOz, on 05 April 2010 - 07:25 PM, said: [image: View Post]TomG33, on 05 April…
- Self Introduction [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 06 April 2010 - 10:42 AM, said: Welcome to VFRD Tom! I guess that means you ordered a new 1200 VFR? :rolleyes: BR Nah, will start on the 800. Maybe migrate that way when i save some more…
- Self Introduction [image: View Post]TexOz, on 05 April 2010 - 07:25 PM, said: [image: View Post]TomG33, on 05 April 2010 - 04:13 PM, said: .... My first outing is going to be to a rider retraining program .... well done that man - really…
- Self Introduction I'll take a leaf out of Kev's book. My name is Tom Grayson, I live in Brisbane Australia. I have just started the purchasing process of a new Veefer, will not take delivery till the middle of April. In my past life I…
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