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spotthedogg

109 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 22 Mar 2007 Last seen 28 May 2015

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  1. Winter Riding In Georgia spotthedogg 10 5 Mar 2014 14 Mar 2014 spotthedogg · 5 Mar 2014 – 14 Mar 2014
  2. The reason I haven't been around as much .... spotthedogg 30 7 Apr 2011 8 Apr 2011 spotthedogg · 7 Apr 2011 – 8 Apr 2011
  3. My Journey Into Custom Paint. spotthedogg 153 17 Mar 2009 8 Jan 2015 spotthedogg · 17 Mar 2009 – 8 Jan 2015

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  1. Fuel Pump Not Working After Ignition Is Turned On 28 May 2015 02:53 I went through my harness connectors and found a few with corrosion, cleaned and greased. It has worked every time I've turned the key since yesterday :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
  2. Fuel Pump Not Working After Ignition Is Turned On 20 May 2015 11:40 Has anyone come up with a best solution for this? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
  3. Vf500F 17" Wheel Conversion Using Cbr600F Wheels 1 Apr 2015 12:18 timmythecop My hanger has the torque arm still attached. I will lash it on there somewhere (there are many options) I think the vf caliper fits, but I havent checked because I have a hurricane caliper on it. Here is a…
  4. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 8 Jan 2015 15:35 for sure, great bunch
  5. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 8 Jan 2015 14:32 Really nice job on the paint. Are you planning on all the rounds at Shubie this summer? Absolutely! I can't miss an opportunity to ride the track ;) Do you come out?
  6. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 6 Jan 2015 18:39 Looks good. Tell us what you used! Hey Seb, I used Sherwin Williams ATX. This was my first foray into automotive base/clear from a gun. I used the famous Harbour Freight $15 mini touch-up and detail gun. I'd like to…
  7. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 3 Jan 2015 14:55 Switchblade Switchblade Looks good, my favorite color scheme !!! Don't park it next to Timmy's bike. Why? What do you mean??This is related only in the fact that it is another custom paint scheme I came up with. Oh, and…
  8. Vtr 250 Rebuild / Track Project 3 Jan 2015 14:28 This thread seriously needs an update my friend...
  9. Honda Paint Codes 24 Oct 2014 19:43 I think I will use Blue Sensation Pearl B-548P [image: f69cf2fe.jpg] After more digging around I found in the old rear hugger thread someone stated that Ford KM 6479 is very close. I don't know about having a Ford color…
  10. Honda Paint Codes 24 Oct 2014 18:26 Yeah the YR-502P is what people use a lot, I think it's from an Acura Vigor, 1991 Acura Legend etc. I guess the follow up question is does anyone know a similarly close auto color to Spencer Blue? I may use Honda Belize…
  11. Honda Paint Codes 24 Oct 2014 14:04 Hi Guys, is there any way to get a Honda paint mixed at the automotive shops? I checked this morning looking for Spencer Blue, Fighting red, Shasta White and Magtec Gold with the Honda codes, Fighting Red was the only…
  12. Fuel Pump Not Working After Ignition Is Turned On 17 Oct 2014 16:28 I had my 30A main fuse B melt on Monday. Replaced it and rode home, it and the small harness was very warm. I don't know if these problems are related in any way but seems plausible.
  13. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 3 Jul 2014 20:23 I put 813Km on the bike Sunday, was a great way to spend the day, still for sale but no takers. [image: 10511358_10154372331270226_5029658091565] [image: 10435137_10154372331290226_5949042029738]
  14. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 11 Apr 2014 03:03 I have listed my bike for sale with all extras included, $6999 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
  15. Winter Riding In Georgia 14 Mar 2014 22:48 Cool idea, I've actually always wanted to go to the Barber museum! Don't forget, I'm Canadian so I can handle 40* all day!
  16. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 14 Mar 2014 22:37 Thanks, I love my P5! I don't drive it in the winter and I entertain the thought of selling it but can't really. I've had it since Sept. 2001. It's on Cardomain.com if you want to check it out, spotthedogg [image:…
  17. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 8 Mar 2014 02:54 I just realized a bunch of my pictures were missing from here, fixed for your enjoyment. Here are a few more. [image: post-2080-0-00862900-1394247396.jpg] [image: post-2080-0-96618400-1394247412.jpg] [image:…
  18. Winter Riding In Georgia 8 Mar 2014 02:38 Thanks guys, about what I thought just wasn't sure how far north I could go on the bike safely and comfortably. I'll just have to watch the forecast, I have six weeks so finding a few warm days in the mountains should…
  19. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 8 Mar 2014 02:08 CornerCarver spotthedogg Dutchy Nice! you even have a corporate sponsor!!!! :cool: Yup, Tire sponsor, haha Not just the Pirelli and Shoei decals but the Incline Sports as well. Paint looks great too. I will look for…
  20. Winter Riding In Georgia 5 Mar 2014 21:36 exactly :)
  21. Winter Riding In Georgia 5 Mar 2014 21:26 Hey guys, I am planning to trailer my VFR along with a couple bicycles and golf clubs down to Brunswick GA. next Jan. 9-Feb. 20th, 2015 Wondering what the riding is like and what roads are not to be missed, thanks in…
  22. But Why? Who's Going To Buy One? Nobody. 1 Mar 2014 17:19 I want one but not enough to sell my '03, now if it was written off in a heartbeat I would.
  23. Power Commander Maps OFFICIAL COZY MAP - (cozye_ver5.djm) - Famous vtec pc3 USB map. 29 Jan 2014 20:33 '01 VFR800 doesn't have VTEC :wacko:
  24. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 28 Jan 2014 18:49 Dutchy Nice! you even have a corporate sponsor!!!! :cool: Yup, Tire sponsor, haha
  25. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 21 Nov 2013 21:46 Current state of the VTR250 [image: D9E2A465-5E3A-436D-88B0-D716F0D0C463-124] [image: 0E444962-E2AF-4E92-AF46-4B9F29A551C4-124] [image: 5A50D46E-D675-402E-A225-CA3586BEC504-124]
  26. 2003 6th Gen Battery Drain 18 Sep 2013 14:01 My 2003 eats batteries, it will not start after sitting a week or so with no battery tender attached. It has done it since the day I bought it on and off, it was dead on the sales floor the day I got it . I have had two…
  27. 2003 6th Gen Battery Drain 22 Aug 2013 21:36 I don't have any accessories and it has always been an issue.
  28. 2003 6th Gen Battery Drain 22 Aug 2013 11:17 My 2003 eats batteries, it will not start after sitting a week or so with no battery tender attached. It has done it since the day I bought it on and off, it was dead on the sales floor the day I got it . I have had two…
  29. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 30 Jul 2013 18:16 WOW! Those are totally my pictures! WTF?!?
  30. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 8 Apr 2011 15:59 Thanks for all the positive feedback. I am a little pissed, my rod ends didn't come in the mail today so I may not get to ride it this weekend. I did however get my muffler gaskets.
  31. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 8 Apr 2011 15:58 [image: View Post]Graves, on 08 April 2011 - 08:37 AM, said: Very nice, I've been kicking the same idea around for a few years now. i just never act of it. Edit - Where did you get the seat from? Thanks, I got the seat…
  32. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 8 Apr 2011 15:56 [image: View Post]AndyJ, on 07 April 2011 - 07:29 PM, said: That is nice!! Building a cafe bike is on my to-do list. Ideally I'd like to do one with my kid, but I couldn't even keep him focused on rebuilding his MTB…
  33. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 7 Apr 2011 22:25 I fixed some of the links, like the brief Youtube vidoe of the second time I heard it run. What a relief!
  34. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 7 Apr 2011 22:13 [image: View Post]PolarBear, on 07 April 2011 - 05:03 PM, said: Wow! That's quite the bike you made from an old beat-up Honda. Looks great. Not exactly my type of bike but I sure would like to get on one to see how they…
  35. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 7 Apr 2011 22:09 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 07 April 2011 - 04:33 PM, said: very, very nice. I am also a fan of Honda twins [image: Posted Image] Love the Scrambler pipes, I may someday go that way. I looked for a set but gave up.
  36. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 7 Apr 2011 22:09 [image: View Post]Monk, on 07 April 2011 - 04:52 PM, said: A lot of work and time put into that beauty..... Very nice, I love the Cafe' look. Be sure to send some pic's to the person you bought it from. Thanks, I have…
  37. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 7 Apr 2011 21:28 Cleaned Carbs by boiling in lemon juice and rinsed with vinegar then water then blew dry. starting to come back together New gaskets, pistons, rings, rockers etc Rebuild, clean and polish front caliper before & after…
  38. The reason I haven't been around as much .... 7 Apr 2011 21:08 I knew many of you enjoyed what I did to my sixth gen http://www.vfrdiscus...o-custom-paint/ and I got some encouragement to share this build with my fellow Honda friends. [image: Posted Image] So I got bitten by the…
  39. Auto Rims on my 2006 VFR 19 Feb 2010 15:03 [image: View Post]Crash1973, on 19 February 2010 - 01:22 AM, said: [image: View Post]alwaysaware, on 19 February 2010 - 03:56 AM, said: Wasn't there a thread on here of a 6th gen with a gold WRX rim on his bike. Or was…
  40. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 21 Dec 2009 22:49 [image: View Post]rufrydrsc2, on 16 November 2009 - 05:27 PM, said: Nice job!! I took my idea off the 09 scheme and changed it a bit. This is what mine will look like after this winter. As you can see, I can't photoshop…
  41. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 23 Nov 2009 22:38 I was just flipping through some old photos and saw this one of my 2006 Specialized Roubaix Expert, they would have looked pretty good side by side :laugh: [image: Posted Image]
  42. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 23 Nov 2009 22:18 [image: View Post]The Phantom, on 06 April 2009 - 04:38 PM, said: Is very nice :wub: [image: Posted Image] Keep an eye on the front fender, wind pressure may stress it and cause it to crack. Looks good :fing02: A full…
  43. Doing A Body Count.... Update Nov. 29 Insallation begins 17 Nov 2009 22:13 [image: View Post]Baileyrock, on 17 November 2009 - 06:54 PM, said: [image: View Post]Veefer Madness, on 17 November 2009 - 03:13 PM, said: Overall Rating: :wheel: :wheel: :wheel: :+1: 1/2 out of 5... I hope this helps,…
  44. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 16 Nov 2009 18:59 I tried Boeshield T9 from Boeing labs, not too sure about it but I only lubed twice all summer.
  45. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 13 Oct 2009 16:16 Here's a pic of my friend Mike's new to him RWB, 1100Km's on it. [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] Me in the driveway, I think this was the first ride of the spring 2009. [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted…
  46. Pitching A Tent - Best / Smallest Tent For Bike Camping 20 Jun 2009 18:13 I just got a MSR Hubba Hubba, it's fantastic. A Backpacker Editors' Choice Award winner, the Hubba Hubba tent is our best-selling 2-person freestanding tent. What makes it so popular? How about its four pound (1.8 kg)…
  47. My Journey Into Custom Paint. 5 Jun 2009 17:59 Here are a few new pictures since the tank is repainted. it is super hard to get the line perfect around the bends but it's much better. [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
  48. Got My 07 Vfr Painted What You Think? 13 May 2009 20:04 Looks very nice
  49. How To Make A Rwb Anniversary Look Better. 28 Apr 2009 21:11 white wheels of course!
  50. 80$ Undertail Teaser 24 Apr 2009 21:06 WHAT'S THAT BIKE IN THE BACKGROUND?

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