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Rogue_Biker
196 posts recovered 8 threads started First seen 5 Jul 2008 Last seen 21 Dec 2018
Threads started
8 in the archive- Why Did Suzuki and Honda Choose a Screamer vs Crossplane Crank Engine Rogue_Biker · 13 Oct 2016 – 14 Nov 2016
- Southern California Ride to Big Bear, Sat, 10/15 Rogue_Biker · 12 Oct 2016 – 17 Oct 2016
- SoCal Ride To Palomar - Sunday, 9/18 Rogue_Biker · 14 Sep 2016 – 19 Sep 2016
- Anybody Want To Ride In Socal? Saturday, 9/10 North Of Los Angeles Rogue_Biker · 7 Sep 2016 – 11 Sep 2016
- I Replaced My Stator Today...and.... Rogue_Biker · 4 Sep 2016 – 16 Oct 2016
- Upgraded My Suspension to DMr Rogue_Biker · 22 Aug 2016 – 9 Nov 2016
- Where Are The SoCal Rides? Rogue_Biker · 8 Jun 2016 – 23 Jun 2017
- Reliable Honda Dealer In SoCal Rogue_Biker · 13 Jan 2011 – 15 Jan 2011
Recent posts
Last 50 of 196- Gear Indicator VFR750, 7/18/2018 at 8:30 AM I agree with pretty much everything you've said. I've ridden Deals Gap with both my gsxr1000 and my vfr750. A gear indicator on the gsxr for a twisty road such as that is pretty much…
- 2006 Makeover Project Damn! That looks great!!!
- 5th Gen vs 6th Gen VFR800 2 hours ago, thtanner If it were me though, I'd tell you to look at a 2014/2015 leftover VFR on showroom floors instead of buying a 20 year old used bike and having to deal with the maintenance associated. I agree with…
- 5th Gen vs 6th Gen VFR800 The Ninja 400 is not a meh bike. I test rode a 2018 model and came away mighty impressed what a 400cc parallel twin as tuned by Kawasaki can do. No, it's not as fast as VFR800. Not even close. But it wasn't slow either.…
- What type of riding do you use your VFR for? Urbanengineer, 9/20/2018 at 4:30 PM True but they are slow unlike the VFR. I really wish we got a Versys or Vstrom 800 2 or 3 cyl that would be ideal. Ah well...."slow" compared to a VFR800 yes. There is of course…
- What type of riding do you use your VFR for? TedJake, 9/18/2018 at 7:58 PM Teeing up a softball, here I think! I bought this knowing I can only get one bike, and there is no other bike that can do it all; possible exception is a Triumph Sprint. This year I've done…
- VFR800F OEM Quick Shifter video I rode with a guy with an S1000RR with the up/down quick shifter. I think the down shift requires a rev-match and his bike did that. It was awesome to hear that thing rev-match before a downshift in the middle of a…
- What type of riding do you use your VFR for? I'm on my 2nd VFR800. The first one was a 2001 5th Gen I rode for sport & sport-touring. I did a lot more of the latter because I had tons of vacation time. For true sport-touring (searching for twisty fun roads far…
- Would this MPG worry anyone here? I also have a 2007 VFR800. When I first got mine and it was completely stock, it would get 41 mpg in mixed highway/city/canyon riding. Mostly highway it got 44 mpg. After I modified the bike with a Power Commander, that…
- Time to sell It has Miles and Miles too so this is definitely a steal.
- Alternative Motorcycle Transportation It's kind of a waste of a car. It would be cheaper to rent a trailer to tow the bike on, instead of gutting a perfectly good car that you can use when the weather turns bad. If you factor in the value of the car (whole)…
- End of an Era - No More VFR? 2 hours ago, jhenley17 I think that they need to develop a new V4 if they're going to build another one. This lump is beyond long-in-the-tooth. Bulletproof, yes, but with newer technology, I believe they could produce…
- End of an Era - No More VFR? 4 hours ago, litigatin And it's not just even the price, it's the performance -- the current engine is way underpowered for its displacement. The I4 in the GSXR 750, for example, puts out almost 30 more hp and 5 ft/lb…
- End of an Era - No More VFR? The spirit of the VFR lives in the CBR. :wink:
- Sprocket change 12 hours ago, SlfAwre I thought the VTEC switch is a mechanical thing involving oil pressure. I'm not sure there's any electronics like throttle position involved. On my bike it seems like it usually happens between…
- Sprocket change 7 hours ago, Thumbs Everytime I used the car pool lanes in CA it seemed to be compulsory to do at least 10 mph faster than the posted limit Most times it is because our speed limits are artificially low. Also, and this…
- Sprocket change Thumbs, 12/10/2017 at 11:55 AM Thats odd, mine does 95 in top before the VTEC cuts in Indicated 95 mph? That would be 90 mph true. Mine also does same as your. VTEC starts to kick in at in indicated 95 mph (90 mph true).
- How to lift RC36 to replace shock without centerstand? These are great products to have!
- Where is the link for CCT replacement? I just replaced the clutch plates and springs. Didn’t make much of a difference. The rumble is when oil is cold and gets progressively less as CT rises. At 160 deg F of CT the rumble is completely gone. Or when the…
- Where is the link for CCT replacement? Yeah winding the CCT with the supplied Key can be frustrating. Key is soft and small. Mostly it's soft and gets bent easily. I took an hour of my time this past Saturday to replace my rear CCT. The toughest part was…
- New badge for VFRCAPT Bob I suppose we can easily keep it alive on Facebook. It's just a matter of posting an event/ride.
- New badge for VFRCAPT Bob OCmoto.com is toast. The Facebook page is fading quickly as well. We're back to texting rides again.
- New badge for VFRCAPT Bob Nice one Capt. I like! BTW we’re riding this Sunday. PM me your cell so we can text you info.
- Where is the link for CCT replacement? Agree with OOTV. Do both if you already have the bike open. Having said that I haven't replaced my rear yet because the bike is running so sweet with 50k miles on it. While you're in there....have you heard of Factory…
- Where is the link for CCT replacement? Replacing the front is simple. 1) Remove left & right fairing 2) Drain coolant (you don't have to but it will get messy if you don't so I recommend you drain it). 3) Disconnect ONE of the hoses that leads to the Wax…
- Intro and Wheel Question Welcome. Beautiful bike. I would NOT put anything except the OEM 10-spoker in there. Because it is the BEST looking wheel on any bike ever. Ok maybe the Marchesini Forged Aluminum in gold is better looking....maybe.
- Thermostat issue? If your bike is carburated, it wouldn't compensate with a richer mixture even if the engine temp is low. At least not the way I understand it. Unless you had to keep the choke on to idle smoothly. Coupedupsubie, if your…
- Thermostat issue? LOL! So the moral of this story is, if in doubt, just replace the damn T-stat. I kid. But I would. 10 years is a long lifespan for that and you got your money's worth. Go with OEM black hoses. If you want dress up items…
- Thermostat issue? That last picture of the temp gauge...is that at 199 deg F? You're measuring radiator temp? Or Coolant Temp? The Thermostat will not open until coolant temp reaches about 172 degrees F. Then it will open up and is fully…
- Thermostat issue? Haha! Yeah. This was the color of my stator at 44k miles. [image: Image result for fully cooked turkey] [image: 28816948123_5bfa6af72d_c.jpg]
- Thermostat issue? Well I would never argue the wisdom of replacing something that has reached its useful life. Especially something as important as a Thermostat. I replaced mine after 10 years of use, even though it wasn't broken. It…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) Wow! I used to dream about owning that bike when I was in high school. Never could afford one for at least another decade and a half! Beautiful example of an '86.
- Thermostat issue? If it's the original thermostat, just replace it. Should be a piece of cake. Your coolant temp should be around 174 degrees in normal riding and cool temperatures. On really hot days it may get to 185-190. 220 degrees…
- This one or that one ? Yeah top picture. Great picture!
- Returning Rider: VFR 800 or 1200? If/when you go to Daugherty Motorsports for your suspension upgrade, don't go halfway on the job. Upgrade everything: springs, & valves and the complete fork internals. You don't have to replace the rear shock with a…
- New 8th gen - $6,500!! The car market is much, much bigger than the motorcycle market. In the MC market, you really have to target your audience and be very specific. Websites such as this and others like it should be their first go-to for…
- Unleashing 5th Gen Factory Power + DMr + Thurn MS 8 hours ago, Epyon007 Where are people getting LED tail lights? Are they just using replacement bulbs in the stock housing or is there a whole new unit offered by someone? I seem to recall you can buy a whole new unit…
- Unleashing 5th Gen Factory Power + DMr + Thurn MS Being fit and at your ideal weight makes riding ANY bike a whole lot easier. It also means your existing suspension doesn't work as hard as if you weighed 20-50 lbs. more. Kind of like strapping a 50 lbs. ruck sack on…
- Unleashing 5th Gen Factory Power + DMr + Thurn MS All this hub-bub and no 8-spoke rear wheel upgrade, powdercoated to a minty shine? WTF? LOL! I would say, forego the CBR rear shock and just have Jamie re-do your rear shock to your liking. Then spend the money on the…
- Clatter/Rattle from engine (6Th Gen VTEC) 1 hour ago, Woodie TBH, I was so shocked at the racket I rode it gingerly back to my office. I have been out since and it revs clean just noisy. I still may get it recovered just to be on the safe side. I think you are…
- Upgrade or rebuild suspension 929/954RR's are currently selling for under $3k for low mileage examples. Imagine what those would be like with a customized suspension!
- Upgrade or rebuild suspension My bike's rear has been raised by what feels like about 1" too. The steering is sublime now. Much quicker than stock.
- Upgrade or rebuild suspension I went with the full DMR front fork upgrade, and the rear OEM shock redone completely on my '07. The ride and handling was transformational. Handles like a sport bike. Rides BETTER than the stock VFR even when it was…
- Southern California Ride to Big Bear, Sat, 10/15 Ride went very well, and the weather was fantastic up there! Crystal clear blue skies, and only slightly cool. Fall colors were everywhere! [image: 30233540162_d27aa869da_b.jpg] Scenic viewpoint along Highway 38. There…
- I Replaced My Stator Today...and.... So what makes replacing the RR so hard?
- Why Did Suzuki and Honda Choose a Screamer vs Crossplane Crank Engine It's amazing how far and clear voices carry in the night air.
- What can you tell me about my VF500? For your exhaust, I recommend pulling it off the bike, sanding it yourself, then taking it to someone who can ceramic coat it. Doing the sanding yourself saves you money. Ceramic coat everything including headers,…
- Why Did Suzuki and Honda Choose a Screamer vs Crossplane Crank Engine LOL!
- I Replaced My Stator Today...and.... I would think that on the 6th Gen one would need to remove the upper fairing. That's not that hard. Once it's off may be a good time to upgrade the headlight bulbs and clean up all the dust!
- Why Did Suzuki and Honda Choose a Screamer vs Crossplane Crank Engine I have to agree that engine sounds add to the experience of riding a great motorcycle. But here's my take on engine sounds: All high performance engines sound great. I remember hearing the loud growl of a V10 Viper race…
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