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Gamecock94

60 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 10 Apr 2010 Last seen 24 May 2012

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  1. Just added a PC III Gamecock94 12 11 Apr 2011 19 May 2011 Gamecock94 · 11 Apr 2011 – 19 May 2011
  2. Repainting Hardbags Gamecock94 10 9 Aug 2010 26 Aug 2010 Gamecock94 · 9 Aug 2010 – 26 Aug 2010

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  1. Warwoman - The Ride 24 May 2012 01:42 Damn, you were just up the road from me. Been those routes lots!
  2. Leaving the Snow Behind... Atlanta to Calgary, May 2012 6 May 2012 14:22 [image: View Post]Olive, on 06 May 2012 - 12:50 AM, said: Timmy my Google agrees with your Google about Atlanta to Franklin as well... however a friend in Atlanta tells me that it's not a two and a half hour ride. I…
  3. Leaving the Snow Behind... Atlanta to Calgary, May 2012 5 May 2012 18:21 Holy crap! Its been almost 90 here in ATL all week! There has only be a few days this winter it was probably too cold/nasty to ride.....completely the opposite of Calgary. Post up again close to your trip as a reminder.…
  4. Lessons learned from doing the brakes today 26 Apr 2012 04:41 [image: View Post]ridered, on 25 April 2012 - 10:45 AM, said: I recently replaced my front pads with the EBC HH, and now there is a funny noise coming from the brakes, like a whinning noise. Brake feel great, but the…
  5. Lessons learned from doing the brakes today 26 Apr 2012 04:40 [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 25 April 2012 - 11:02 AM, said: I would add that at the change of pads Is the time to bleed the lines so that you have fresh fluid thoughout the system. (not just the reseviour) Not…
  6. Lessons learned from doing the brakes today 25 Apr 2012 00:58 Changed out my pads front and rear today....pain in the ass. Especially the rear. I ended up taking all three calipers off cause I can't see how someone could get the pistons compressed to get new pads back in there.…
  7. Oil and filter advice 20 Apr 2012 01:23 I use Rotella T Synthetic 5W40 ($26 5-Quart Jug at Wal-Mart) and a K&N filter. I like the K&N cause it has the nut on the end for a socket wrench (easy on/off) and is pre-drilled for safety wire (if you want or need…
  8. Triple tree cover 18 Apr 2012 02:43 It was these guys. Don't know if they still sell the rigid pieces though http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/ Here is the tank and gas ring protector I got: http://www.davidsilv...002/part_63481/
  9. Triple tree cover 18 Apr 2012 02:36 The two pieces in the above pic (triple and gauge cover) are more rigid pieces that come with double sided tape on the back. Just peel and stick. The gas cap and tank protectors are soft sticker type pieces. I'll look…
  10. Thinking about going down a tooth in the rear 17 Apr 2012 20:50 "Any" savings would be offset by the cost of the sprocket and the time to put it on. That is my .02 If you wanna worry about gas mileage get a scooter.
  11. Triple tree cover 17 Apr 2012 18:17 [image: View Post]didit, on 13 April 2012 - 09:14 PM, said: I ordered mine from the UK. Same reason. Wasn't cheap by any means. I'd have to do some digging to find the source if u want. Maybe try searching UK Honda…
  12. OEM Luggage waterproofness 13 Apr 2012 00:28 I don't get any in mine, even when I'm washing and hosing down the bike.
  13. PLEASE HELP ME! 11 Apr 2012 20:44 Did you just pull the plugs or did you also change them? I would have. Change ALL fluids. That should be a prerequisite when you buy a used bike anyway. Check the oil when you change it for any antifreeze/water. It…
  14. Favorite iPhone Apps 10 Apr 2012 16:08 Cool app, but how do I turn it "off" now. I don't particularly want to be tracked 24/7 On my phone I have to launch it for it to start tracking. When I return from my travels I hit the menu button and touch exit and it…
  15. Favorite iPhone Apps 10 Apr 2012 02:52 I run "InstaMapper GPS Tracker" on long distance motorcycle trips so that family at home can keep track of my progress and location. http://www.instamapper.com/ +1 on that one. Uses very little data as well. The big…
  16. Would you buy another 6th Gen VFR? 9 Apr 2012 01:27 I would definitely say "yes!". I never thought I'd give up my FZ1 (Gen 1) and did...for the VFR. Last week at a Kawasaki Demo Day I rode the Concours 14 and would have to say I would certainly jump for that bike.…
  17. front and rear brakes uses the same pads? 6 Apr 2012 00:38 [image: View Post]vanion2, on 28 October 2011 - 08:24 AM, said: I hope you shopped around because you could have picked up those exact same pads on amazon.com for $36.45 a set including shipping (almost $7 cheaper per…
  18. Buddy Dropped My Brand New OEM Side Case... 2 Apr 2012 13:56 I had a reputable shop working on my bike that scratched BOTH my hard bags while putting my bike in their shop. I was pissed, but they repainted both. Not sure what it cost them, maybe $150-200. MUCH cheaper than…
  19. Leo Vince Advice? 24 Mar 2012 02:36 [image: View Post]PastorGumby, on 23 March 2012 - 11:41 AM, said: I just did an installation a couple of weeks ago on the Leo Vince carbon canonical tip- it too seemed close to the tail light plastic, so i tried to…
  20. Newbie VFR owner 19 Feb 2012 19:56 I have a 2003 as well (with ABS). That is a great price you got, I bought mine almost 2 years ago with 28K on it for 4200 (with the hard cases and a top case, sargent seat, helibars). Do you maintenance list and then…
  21. Transformed Wow ! 13 Feb 2012 03:27 I will hopefully be taking my bike to Traxxion Dynamic which happens to be just 5 miles from house. They did my previous bike, a 2001 FZ1, and it was night/day from the before and after. I have a guy I know that works…
  22. Top 15 Motorcycle roads USA/Canada 5 Jan 2012 15:00 johnmark101, on 29 November 2011 - 03:58 AM, said: I think I could ride the Cherohala every day. It's my idea of the perfect motorcycle road!! Yep, by far my favorite so far. My avatar is from just off the Cherohala at…
  23. Member Down and in ICU 3 Dec 2011 23:09 Dang! This the second rider with pelvis injuries that were local to me. Its gonna be a long, painful road to recovery. Prayers to him and be wishes in rehab.
  24. Tire Repair Equip 19 Aug 2011 02:15 I have all of the above.
  25. First Trip To the BRP and the Dragon 27 Jul 2011 19:34 Great read and you and I have the exact same VFR year, model and color! Come on back anytime. I am only about 3 hours from the Dragon so I hit those same roads several times a year. No matter how hot it is the top of…
  26. Finally touched a peg down on the VFR.... 12 Jul 2011 02:05 Touching the pegs on the VFR is simple, especially with the long "feelers" that are on the bottom of them. If you are dragging pegs all that means is you need to get your arse off the seat! :D
  27. What did you own before your 6th Gen? 10 Jun 2011 23:12 2001 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue and with all the farkles. I miss it.
  28. Just added a PC III 19 May 2011 04:36 So far I'm getting about 170-180 miles a tank with mixed riding (from fill up to when the "empty bar" starts blinking) on Coyze's map. Bike is running great, no issues with FI light or O2 sensors (with the RadioShack…
  29. Wicked riding on a vfr 12 Apr 2011 03:37 Just like AutoX.....accept on a bike. Very cool stuff and super skilled rider. Imagine how many folks would normally just tuck that front end. The thing to watch is the riders head....always looking ahead, well ahead.…
  30. Just added a PC III 12 Apr 2011 01:42 [image: View Post]Tuzo, on 11 April 2011 - 07:16 PM, said: [image: View Post]symbiotix, on 11 April 2011 - 07:02 PM, said: You've got me super stoked as I have the PCV on the way. Ever since I installed a gutted stock…
  31. Just added a PC III 11 Apr 2011 23:41 [image: View Post]Switchblade, on 11 April 2011 - 06:12 PM, said: 10-4 I have been waiting for someone with a honest review about gas mileage. Depending on how I ride I was getting 165-180 miles on a tank mostly. I…
  32. Just added a PC III 11 Apr 2011 21:38 [image: View Post]Switchblade, on 11 April 2011 - 02:32 PM, said: What about gas mileage ? I just filled up yesterday so its gonna be a bit until I get through a tank or two to be able to tell. I go outta town Wednesday…
  33. Just added a PC III 11 Apr 2011 18:44 So I just installed a PC III I picked up off a fellow forum member. It had a zero map on it when I recieved it and I quickly and easily loaded Cozye's map for 02-05 VFR (USB). Then I proceded to put on the 330 ohm…
  34. Lessons learned from doing the brakes today 10 Apr 2011 00:17 [image: View Post]whiteboyslo, on 09 April 2011 - 12:30 PM, said: [image: View Post]Gamecock94, on 09 April 2011 - 12:14 PM, said: Is this on a 800A or just 800. I have the ABS and it being my first ABS bike I'm not…
  35. Lessons learned from doing the brakes today 9 Apr 2011 17:14 [image: View Post]whiteboyslo, on 08 April 2011 - 07:01 PM, said: Just finished replacing all (3) sets of pads with EBC HH Pads. The bike has 35,500ish miles and this is its first new set. I learned a lot of things…
  36. Make Your Own O2 Sensor Eliminators 13 Mar 2011 23:57 I just purchased a PC III off a member here without the 02 sensors. Is this Radio Shack Resistor method still the prefered route to go? Also, my bike (2003) has stock cans and K&N filter...is Cozye's maps still prefered…
  37. Make Your Own O2 Sensor Eliminators 13 Mar 2011 22:53 I just purchased a PC III off a member here without the 02 sensors. Is this Radio Shack Resistor method still the prefered route to go? Also, my bike (2003) has stock cans and K&N filter...is Cozye's maps still prefered…
  38. see my rack 6 Mar 2011 04:04 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 05 March 2011 - 09:33 PM, said: [image: View Post]Gamecock94, on 05 March 2011 - 09:20 PM, said: Not sure how to secure it to the Ventura rack. (If you dont already have it under your…
  39. see my rack 6 Mar 2011 02:20 Question: I got one of these racks given to me and want to put my top hard case on it so that it puts it further back so I can put a passenger on without having to take the top case off. Not sure how to secure it to the…
  40. Tail bag recommendations anyone? 6 Mar 2011 01:53 [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  41. 2CTs + Front and Rear Tire Change 6 Mar 2011 01:43 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 05 March 2011 - 07:14 PM, said: [image: View Post]Monk, on 05 March 2011 - 12:16 PM, said: Thx for the great x more info........... For any of you new guy's that that don't know…
  42. Jake Wilson PP/PR2 set $228 shipped! 5 Mar 2011 01:51 [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 04 March 2011 - 07:23 PM, said: [image: View Post]FJ12Ryder, on 04 March 2011 - 10:50 AM, said: [image: View Post]BaileyRock, on 04 March 2011 - 09:39 AM, said: Jake Wilson has another…
  43. Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter 25 Feb 2011 01:56 I always use a K&N Filter on my bikes (street and track). It has a nut on the end of it for easy on and off. Plus you can drill the nut to wire for trackbikes. More expensive, yes, but I avoid issues like these…
  44. How Often Do You Clean / Lube Your Chain? 20 Feb 2011 02:27 About every 1000 miles or so. Conditions here are good so its never that dirty to begin with. I use kerosene and toothbrush, wipe it down good after with WD-40, ride, rewax.
  45. Tally w/ Xact on october 16th? 6 Oct 2010 23:17 [image: View Post]kwr8728, on 06 October 2010 - 01:18 PM, said: Dale, GT is out due to some broken bones from a get off. I'll be riding "i". Gamecock and his brother i believe are going to be there as well. Should be…
  46. Your Favorite VFR pic 30 Sep 2010 02:50 Just before getting to The Dragon on US129. This is the dam Harrison Ford jumps off in "The Fugitive" http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg142/Gamecock71/Motorcycles/2003%20Honda%20VFR800A/CIMG2737.jpg
  47. Repainting Hardbags 25 Aug 2010 22:25 So I got my bags back today from the shop that scratched them up. They repainted them both and they look brand spanking new! Can anyone give me advice on what kind and where I can get some of that clear 3M plastic to…
  48. Oil, Bugs, Tar?? 25 Aug 2010 01:15 [image: View Post]97VFR750, on 24 August 2010 - 04:32 PM, said: Simple Green FTW!!! This stuff is THE magical worker for all sorts of crap my bike and car picks up... :beer: Vince (97VFR750) Simple Green does not work…
  49. Mick Hoy Around the World Journey 24 Aug 2010 15:28 Happy Birthday Mick! Glad the VFR made it across the Atlantic and now your journey starts fresh on a new continent! :cheerleader:
  50. Mick Hoy Around the World Journey 23 Aug 2010 01:10 Found this thread and read a bunch of Mick's blog, looked at photos and video's....amazing stuff. Reminds me so much of "Long Way Round" (& Down) but tougher. He is alone and on a streetbike! I do remember someone doing…

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