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nigeW
38 posts recovered 9 threads started First seen 4 Nov 2010 Last seen 19 Aug 2016
Threads started
9 in the archive- Mint '96 joins my stable... nigeW · 19 Aug 2016 – 19 Aug 2016
- A new VFR in the garage... nigeW · 14 Aug 2016 – 28 Aug 2016
- Will '09 blade rear shock fit '97 vfr750? Need info soon... nigeW · 28 Jul 2012 – 28 Jul 2012
- VFR to the Lake District... nigeW · 26 Jul 2012 – 27 Jul 2012
- Starter relay question... nigeW · 2 Jun 2012 – 2 Jun 2012
- New Stainless System - Bargain... nigeW · 30 May 2012 – 2 Jun 2012
- First ride of the year... nigeW · 11 Mar 2012 – 13 Mar 2012
- New Venom Can - Bargain... nigeW · 4 Mar 2011 – 4 Mar 2011
- Brightening up front end... nigeW · 13 Nov 2010 – 14 Nov 2010
Recent posts
All 38- A new VFR in the garage... Wow - what a collection. They look fantastic.
- Mint '96 joins my stable... Sorry fellas - I'd already put a similar post up already - lol
- A new VFR in the garage... Here's another pic... [image: DSCF7088.JPG]
- A new VFR in the garage... Hi all. Just spotted this '96 minter for sale locally and got it in the garage this afternoon. It compliments my '97 "rider" so well, I think. I cannot even find a significant scratch on the thing - 26K miles, but only…
- Modified Tail Go for it - I also think this wide rear section is too big for the bike, visually. Are you doing this in fibreglass then?
- 91 Vfr Fork Swap Just pre-load your existing forks with some spacers on top of the springs (I've used 2 pence pieces on older bikes before now - as for cost, around 8p a side!). I imagine lots of people will slate this cheap-skate idea…
- Question about tire sizes for 4th gen. You shouldn't have any problems with exhaust to tyre clearance. Mine is a very similar set up and the only time I had an issue was when the exhaust did rub the tyre when the exhaust mounting strap came loose. That issue…
- Will '09 blade rear shock fit '97 vfr750? Need info soon... Thanks for that george6x.
- Will '09 blade rear shock fit '97 vfr750? Need info soon... Just realised that the rear-facing reservoir will preclude this. What about a 2007-09 item, or is the 929 shock the easiest route? Ta.
- Will '09 blade rear shock fit '97 vfr750? Need info soon... Hi all, Wanting to improve the rear shock on my '97. I know earlier Blade shocks will fit but does anyone know if a 2009 Blade one will go in there? (I have seen one going for a song). Thanks.
- VFR to the Lake District... Oxford magnetic tankbags came with the bike. Very useful - can get spare visor, camera, ciggies, phone etc in the small one.
- VFR to the Lake District... Hi All. Off this week (work for myself). Had stuff to do Mon and Tues (when it was glorious weather) and set aside Weds for a ride. Woke to a grey day but set off anyway. Hit persistent drizzle at Kirby Lonsdale...…
- Stranded! Surely even a stripped plug thread can be helicoiled. Sounds as if the dealer is trying to pull a fast one, as I've never ever heard of a faulty plug or coil taking out a cylinder head! Get them to explain just how this…
- New Stainless System - Bargain... Exhaust stud issues now sorted thanks to a mate of mine. System now fully fitted and working and looking so much better than the stock item. Will report on performance when I've had it out for a longer ride.
- 1984 VFkR resto begins today The Kat's a real looker - like the wire wheels. Following your latest project with interest, and it looks so much better without the dust.
- Starter relay question... Thanks for the input guys. It turns out that the battery wasn't in the best shape anyway... Only holding just under 12v and when the starter was pressed dropping down to 4.5v. I've fitted a new battery now. Although the…
- Starter relay question... Hi all. Just a simple question - starter relay clicks but starter motor doesn't turn. Checking voltage at starter relay terminals I have 12v one side (direct from battery) but, when starter button pressed, only 4.5v at…
- 1994 Honda VFR750 Did the VTR front fairing go more-or-less straight on there?
- New Stainless System - Bargain... These were a private listing. The seller reckoned he bought the system some years ago and didn't get around to fitting it and no longer owns a Viffer. As such this was listed as a used item - though clearly never used.…
- New Stainless System - Bargain... Just obtained a "new" (never fitted) polished stainless system form Ebay UK for £110 - began fitting to bike today. Very pleased with the overall construction, however, lack of "tabs" at rear of collector means no way…
- Front end wobbles and can't figure out why +1 for hands-off wobble experience. Cheap fix - keep hands on bars. Better fix - new front tyre.
- Front tire on backward oh no If there is an arrow on the SIDE-WALL of the tyre, then go with that. However, be aware that some tyres are for either front or rear fitment and that if that is the case they will have an arrow on each side, facing…
- Need to get my wife in the saddle +1 for SV650. Great little bike with a decent V-twin motor. If the low bars are a problem then you could look for the naked model with normal bars.
- Now I know I can fly and need improvement on landing!!! Sorry to hear of your injury - at least you got swift medical attention. I broke my collar-bone years back when a car pulled out of a side road in front of me. The hospital just strapped it up and sent me on my way,…
- How to un lower a bike My god - those are way too high in the yokes. Bloody dangerous... Put the bike on the centre stand, then first loosen and lower the bars on the forks to where they should be (you can see the line on the forks in the…
- First ride of the year... Just had my first ride of the year on (any of) my bike(s). Chose the Viffer. I'd forgotten just how flexible the engine (and the whole bike) is. Brilliant!
- '84 VF750 Interceptor HELP Sort those carbs... Strip, clean and set float levels properly, seal the petrol tank with a recognised/recommended sealer, check valve clearances and (as mentioned above) change the oil and filter. Check brakes then see…
- What map to buy, where to go on the map? AA USA road atlas - looks good to, me
- REBUILDING MY '96 Like that front end. Notice you have straight bars on there - keep putting up the pics, interested how it turns out.
- Who rides the youngest 4th Gen???? Like Dutchy's bike, mine is a French import too (into UK). Slightly older than his though - ...700189
- The Basket Case (CAUTION PIC HEAVY) Wow - that's a LOT of work! Streetfighter or part out...
- High right exhaust 4th Gen Motad in the UK have relaunched the Venom range. I got mine last year off them for just £80 as they were promoting them. Road legal (but with removable baffles) it sounds and looks good, particularly for the money. Only…
- Best tires for the VFR??? Updated 2011 Just scrubbed-in a front Bridgestone BT 011 (to go with the 021 on the back). Feels good, unlike the terrible BT 020 which was on there before.
- Best tires for the VFR??? Updated 2011 Have asked some questions about tyre (tire) choice on a new thread, as I really hate the BT 020 I have on the front.. Am sticking with Bridgestone for now (a new BT 011 to go with the BT 021 on the back) but really…
- New Venom Can - Bargain... Hi all. Just got my new (road-legal) Venom can today. This is marked with the relevant info for road legal, yet is just as "fruity" as my previous - illegal - Renegade can. I wanted to stay hi-level so cut-down and…
- Brightening up front end... Hi all. I had a couple of hours spare today to carry out a simple (but, I think, effective) and cheap mod to my bike. I've done the same to a couple of bikes in the past. I know some of you might think it a bit tacky -…
- Motorcycling Retirement Threads Hi there. Only approaching 30 and thinking of jacking it in?? Riding on the road can be fun without being dangerous. Even keeping to the speed limits can be satisfying in a perverse way - just try and ride within them,…
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