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africanvfr

27 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 13 Aug 2010 Last seen 24 Mar 2013

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  1. Blown headlight globe africanvfr 18 6 Oct 2010 14 Oct 2010 africanvfr · 6 Oct 2010 – 14 Oct 2010
  2. 5 th gen VFR africanvfr 6 7 Sep 2010 7 Sep 2010 africanvfr · 7 Sep 2010 – 7 Sep 2010

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  1. High Mount Exhaust 24 Mar 2013 19:25 I have a SCORPION RACE exhaust on mine and it's great!! Great sound too..... Attached Images [image: 31 (2).JPG]
  2. Bike wont start 14 Jun 2012 16:37 I had similar issues about a month ago. I took the battery out and gave it a good charge overnight. I also changed the spark plugs, oil, oil filter and air filter. After that it started first time and has been running…
  3. First Honda and First VFR 6 Jun 2012 18:26 Well done, dude!! What a lucky find. Iv'e had my '99 VFR 2 years now without any problems. It's an awesome bike that is always a pleasure to ride.
  4. Wiring up power source for GPS/cell phone charger 5 Jul 2011 17:10 I fitted a waterproof socket (very cheap) and wired it up to the battery. It works very well!! The best place I found for it can be seen in the pics. Attached Images [image: IMGP0396.JPG] [image: IMGP0389.JPG]
  5. Newb, sayin' hi! 14 Mar 2011 14:51 Welcome to VFR madness. I am sure you will love this forum and the Honda. I am secretly a lover of Italian bikes as I rode a Laverda years ago, but the VFR is positively the best bike i've ever had! Enjoy!
  6. Clear rear brake lamp 31 Oct 2010 11:43 That looks sooooooooooo good!
  7. Fairing bobbin, now with a video, just so wow 22 Oct 2010 15:19 ok now can you explain how / where a crash bobbin is fitted? Please
  8. Oops, I did it again. 22 Oct 2010 15:02 [image: View Post]rc36Honda, on 21 October 2010 - 10:08 PM, said: Serious accident, Monday afternoon. On my way up the mountain for lunch and I recall (very vaguely) seeing a truck on my side of the road. Next thing I…
  9. Where to find 5th gen left side decal? 20 Oct 2010 17:20 [image: View Post]mikeym, on 19 October 2010 - 10:36 PM, said: Not sure if the stealer still makes these and if they do i'm sure they are pricey... anywhere online that makes these cheap? ~mikeym I found a website where…
  10. I'm in the club now 20 Oct 2010 16:54 [image: View Post]Oh6PearlVFR, on 19 October 2010 - 06:19 PM, said: [image: View Post]Rice, on 19 October 2010 - 06:01 PM, said: Welcome aboard. Ranking member here :blush: Well, well, well, look like we got us another…
  11. Cool Video in this commercial 17 Oct 2010 11:24 Your'e right! What a great video clip. Looks like it could be an awesome road too!
  12. Blown headlight globe 14 Oct 2010 14:50 I think i'm going to cry!
  13. Almost crashed tonight 13 Oct 2010 17:39 Wow, close call dude! It's sooooo easy to make a mistake when you lose just a little concentration! Safe riding...
  14. Blown headlight globe 13 Oct 2010 17:29 Ok, that's actually very interesting! I would actually like to get my bike on a dino and have it tested. Should be interesting. Ok, thanks very much for your info. Also, i see you have 5 VFR's? Is that right? :ohmy:
  15. Blown headlight globe 10 Oct 2010 17:48 [image: View Post]JZH, on 09 October 2010 - 06:14 AM, said: [image: View Post]africanvfr, on 07 October 2010 - 12:56 PM, said: I suspect it's an import because the Honda dealer seemed to think so beacause of the odd…
  16. I did something I had never done before. 9 Oct 2010 14:25 I,m a cop in South Africa (Detective Captain) so well done !!!
  17. Blown headlight globe 7 Oct 2010 17:56 [image: View Post]JZH, on 06 October 2010 - 04:58 PM, said: Is your bike a US import? European bikes all came with 55w60 (normal) H4 bulbs. To be completely accurate, cutting off the tabs on a regular H4 and using an…
  18. Blown headlight globe 6 Oct 2010 17:53 Yippee! I did it! Took a side cutters to the globe and carefully cut off both the smaller bottom lugs. It fits in, doesn't move around and works perfectly! I went to the Honda agents to price a new one. They could order…
  19. Blown headlight globe 6 Oct 2010 17:13 [image: View Post]Earthshake, on 06 October 2010 - 12:06 PM, said: [image: View Post]africanvfr, on 06 October 2010 - 11:31 AM, said: Can i cut the two little metal "lugs" off? That's what I do. Do you also find it hard…
  20. Blown headlight globe 6 Oct 2010 16:31 I have had this irritating problem for two weeks now. One headlight globe on dim is not working. I have gone all over to try and find a replacement but no luck. There are three retaining clips (lugs) at the back of the…
  21. sargent seat problem 25 Sep 2010 16:17 Got any pics?
  22. Dropped My Baby 13 Sep 2010 16:15 Did this myself with my previous bike. Parked it close to the wall in garage on the right hand side and for some reason got off between the bike and the wall! Then I realised the side stand wasn't out! So there I was,…
  23. 5 th gen VFR 7 Sep 2010 17:40 Yeah, i think i should take some leave and take time to go over the bike properly. I don't think there is a big problem, maybe just have it set up properly! I will of course get impatient if I can't ride for a week!
  24. 5 th gen VFR 7 Sep 2010 16:39 Thanks, i think i must take it to my local Honda dealer here in Cape Town. I don't have any other problems with the bike at all. It's stable right up to 200 km/h.
  25. 5 th gen VFR 7 Sep 2010 15:45 I bought my 5 th gen VFR in June 2010. When i got it the handle bars were slightly off centre (turned to the right). I didn't worry about it too much and intended sorting it out later. I loosened the bracket between the…
  26. Mick Hoy Around the World Journey 28 Aug 2010 12:10 Hey there Just found you on the site. Very interesting! I live in Cape Town, South Africa and it's a pity i didn't know about your adventure sooner! Would have joined you for a short ride. keep up the good work and keep…
  27. Looking for a FREE download-able Service Manual for 06 VFR800 13 Aug 2010 15:02 [image: View Post]ANIMALCHEN, on 12 August 2010 - 01:52 PM, said: Anyone? Bueller... Bueller? Try the website www.gofastvideo.com They have 1000's of workshop manuels in their database.

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