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flavadave98VFR800FI
158 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 19 Oct 2010 Last seen 3 Oct 2012
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5 in the archive- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 flavadave · 14 Jul 2011 – 16 Jul 2011
- Frank-N-Motard flavadave98VFR800FI · 20 Jan 2011 – 22 Jan 2011
- Renthal on a 5th gen? flavadave98VFR800FI · 5 Jan 2011 – 6 Jan 2011
- Ride before Thanksgiving flavadave98VFR800FI · 22 Nov 2010 – 24 Nov 2010
- Lord it is hard to be humble flavadave98VFR800FI · 11 Nov 2010 – 12 Nov 2010
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Last 50 of 158- VFR800 vs other lightweight ST's imo sprint or vfr Honda always
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 [image: View Post]smoothsailin, on 15 July 2011 - 11:39 AM, said: Wow! These are truly impressive results. Fifth-generation viffer engines with 250-500k+ miles on them? That's freakin amazing! Makes me wonder since my…
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 LJVFR, on 14 July 2011 - 09:32 PM, said: Congrats Dave!! :fing02: I'm way behind you, I just turned 26000 on my 98. The 6 mile commute to work everyday doesn't help my cause though. Must get out and ride more. One…
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 14 July 2011 - 10:21 PM, said: THREADJACK IN PROGRESS!!! 250k on a 2000 Gixxer 750: http://www.sport-tou...html#msg1496488 [/threadjack] Thats amazing. Is that miles or kilometers.…
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 The mileage on these gear driven engines proves they built the best b-four ever in the fifth gen. The fact the my old VFRs no matter how old can hold ground with the newest liter bikes proves that the bike is balanced…
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 274,000 thousand on a bike. Thats a lot of bug guts.....
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 [image: View Post]Monk, on 13 July 2011 - 11:30 PM, said: Way to go........ I've had a few to 100 but for some reason haven't taken them past that..... Maybe with this one since I'm putting so many extras on it. SO...…
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 [image: View Post]kaldek, on 13 July 2011 - 11:26 PM, said: Damn I got some catching up to do. Actually, on an average of 9,650 miles a year I'm right on your tail! Try harder the other VFR has 47,000 now... Attached…
- 125,000 miles 07.13.2011 My FrankenVFR still runs strong and just turned 125,000 miles tonight. My pictures were taken on the parking lot where I pulled off at Gateway Harley in St. Louis, MO Bet that never happened on their lot before. I was…
- My 1998 VFR800Fi [image: View Post]fastrax203, on 30 June 2011 - 06:31 PM, said: [image: View Post]vanion2, on 30 June 2011 - 04:25 PM, said: Wet and sexy...nice. Now get rid of those frame sliders over your radiators and put them in…
- Catastrophic Pilot Road 3 Failure That bike was laid down? Passenger pegs look great. Aside from the holes in the rubber that bike looks good.
- Thinking about buying a VFR, need opinions. Make sure the VIN matches the bike. Yellow 1999? Doesn't add up. If you have a new to you 2000 in the color yellow. Congrats!
- Carbon Muffler Cover Carbon pipe, cool. Carbon cover, not cool. I dont like hood scopes that dont function either.
- VFR no longer in demand? I bought my second fifth gen just for the plastic for the first fifth gen. I will likely by a third before its all done, maybe even a forth. I love my bike. I know you have heard me say it jokingly but its true.…
- Thinking about buying a VFR, need opinions. I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ON THIS. I really feel after riding and pushing both that the real answer comes down to the way you ride. NOT BASED ON LOOKS The sixth gen was a big improvement on things that needed to be…
- The Bailey Thank you for sharing
- New Tires but only half the balance! [image: View Post]VFRbeliever, on 04 April 2011 - 07:04 AM, said: Just installed a new set of Pilot Powers. I had a friend of mine who had just opened up a shop (auto) do some servicing on the bike and install the…
- Letter from the Franklin motel TMAC That letter was impressive. I am proud to be a member. Proud, David
- What I learned during TMAC Here is what I learned. This trip raised my game to new levels. I learned more from Arkansas to Nashville and Nashville to Franklin than most could learn in months or even years. Dutch, Baily, and Slammer put me to the…
- What I learned during TMAC [image: View Post]dutchinterceptor, on 25 May 2011 - 09:11 AM, said: [image: View Post]CHUCK2, on 25 May 2011 - 05:40 AM, said: Who are the fast ones? Lee2002 was the fastest one at Tmac this year!! from kansas. Holy…
- Home Safely from TMAC [image: View Post]Lee 2002, on 22 May 2011 - 10:26 PM, said: I'm home. 903 miles / 14 hours. No performance awards... although I did get to see 6 cars pulled over at once in Illinois.... I just kept driving even though…
- Home Safely from TMAC [image: View Post]Rufrydrsc2up, on 22 May 2011 - 06:02 PM, said: Hey all! Vicki and I got home at 3pm. To all those I've known, those I just met, and those I have yet to meet, thanks for making this another great event…
- Home Safely from TMAC [image: View Post]MikeOnBike, on 25 May 2011 - 06:57 PM, said: I've been home for 3 days. Sorry for all you who've been out looking for me. LOL He is here all week folks Ta Da!
- Home Safely from TMAC [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 24 May 2011 - 09:13 PM, said: Jeez just got home an hour ago and stood in a hot shower for 20 minutes trying to warm up! Right at Oakley KS the wind kicked up to 40mph and then it…
- Home Safely from TMAC [image: View Post]Muff, on 22 May 2011 - 07:15 PM, said: I had a great time meeting you guys. Home now and can't wipe the smile off my face!! Hey Muff I am going to be enjoying a cigar this weekend......ENJOYING it…
- Official 2011 Tmac event report & picture thread! Oh my goodness I had so much fun !
- Tinted shield or sunglasses I have one helmet clear one helmet tinted and I try to wear the tint as much as I can unless I am sure I will be not just out in the night but, on roads that I NEED to see further. When I travel I take the X-11 with a…
- Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd HELLO EVERYONE, I have not popped my head up for possibly months....I have been caught by the "cut backs" bug, which lead to other disasters. Funny it has been riding that has keep my head right. So, I am looking for a…
- Right or left foot down? I tend to stop and then track stand for a second until I am sure I am not going to move again. I think I just drop both feet at the same time.
- Rear Wheel Conversion (Car Wheel) How well does the bead hold the rim?
- Go with a plan, or wing it? Too many people ringing there hands. Just pack and go bro. WING IT You want a plan go to six flags on days they give you a discount with a empty coke can. You want to do something you can tell you kids kids about? WING…
- VFR Won't Turn Over :laughing6-hehe:If you listen to a Harley guy i know he would say his doesn't turn over due to "high compression"
- what mods for a vfr [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on 13 February 2011 - 09:32 AM, said: I would highly recommend Lobster Mirror extenders and heated hand grips. AGREED
- What's the best Riding Music? I almost never ride with music. When i am cycling I listen to lots of hard driven rock. I use the beats to keep my cadence. When I do ride the VFR with music it has to be happy fun music so I dont get in the wrong mood.
- What's the best Riding Music? Monk, on 05 February 2011 - 08:58 PM, said: muffer, on 05 February 2011 - 06:52 PM, said: Monk, on 05 February 2011 - 06:49 PM, said: When I do listen while riding, I love CCR, and it does make me push it, but I'm…
- Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd Myself and BTL68 should both be registered for tickets, t-shirts,and group dinner. I will get the Hotel set up after this meeting I have to attend.
- Official TEXASMAC 2011 Event Thread, May 19th-22nd [image: View Post]Monk, on 29 January 2011 - 12:21 AM, said: [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 28 January 2011 - 11:33 PM, said: [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 28 January 2011 - 09:08 PM, said: Baileyrock- I…
- Just Hunting for Sympathy :pissed:
- Neglected VFR Congrats on the find brother. It looks like it is in the same stage of build as the project I am working. I look forward to seeing it change. Chairs mate
- Get in while the getting is good on PR2 tires [image: View Post]Monk, on 25 January 2011 - 02:30 PM, said: I hope the PR3's sell well, and keep the price down on the PR2's. :fing02: I am with you
- gonna make some more mirror extenders :cheerleader:Thank you Lobster, They arrived and they look great. I can't wait to out them on.
- Premium fuel [image: View Post]2thdr, on 25 January 2011 - 01:03 PM, said: [image: View Post]silkysmooth, on 25 January 2011 - 12:09 PM, said: [image: View Post]flavadave98VFR800FI, on 25 January 2011 - 12:05 PM, said: I guess I am…
- Premium fuel I guess I am switching back to low grade. HAS ANYONE STUDIED THE BOOST THAT ARE ON THE MARKET? WHICH ONES WORK< WHICH ARE JUNK?
- At a crossroads I enjoy riding, so I ride. I could just as well choke on a bagel.
- bought a HONDA engine on Ebay $102.50 now what? [image: View Post]DougFromIndy, on 22 January 2011 - 10:37 PM, said: So I like to bid on junk. This engine has everything, carbs, pipes, electric, battery...all thats in pics. It says its a 400cc but I think its a 1982…
- Frank-N-Motard [image: View Post]JZH, on 22 January 2011 - 05:18 AM, said: It's still got the OEM top clamp, so I'd have to say it is not the LSL kit (which includes a new top clamp). Looks like a set of clamps you can buy from any…
- Renthal diamond grips - anyone using them? Long term grip reviews timmythecop I like the "Found in a dusty corner of the shop" brand. very cheap. [image: 020-2.jpg] I had SCOTT once and I used wire twisted on the grip ends to keep them from twisting. Timmy? Blue? Really? Were those…
- Frank-N-Motard [image: View Post]number9, on 21 January 2011 - 04:04 PM, said: Is that an LSL kit, or a custom one? I would love to do that to my VFR, but can't stomach the price of the LSL kit. I can not answer that question.…
- Turning left VS's turning right Sorry Monk let me answer what you really ask. I am strong on the right side, eye and hand. I thought on this and I will say I sweep to the left best. I think this is because of my extra time to think and the difference…
- Frank-N-Motard Horse traded parts are shipped to Cali and I now wait for my "new to me" bar set... :biggrin: [image: Posted Image] Renthal_3.jpeg [image: Posted Image] Renthal_2.jpeg [image: Posted Image] Renthal_1.jpeg They look nice…
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