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SamW

193 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 22 Feb 2011 Last seen 23 Mar 2026

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  1. 3rd Gen and 4th Gen seats and wheels SamW 1 23 Mar 2026 23 Mar 2026 SamW · 23 Mar 2026 – 23 Mar 2026
  2. New donation from SamW SamW 1 14 Jan 2020 14 Jan 2020 SamW · 14 Jan 2020 – 14 Jan 2020
  3. New donation from Anonymous SamW 1 9 Mar 2017 9 Mar 2017 SamW · 9 Mar 2017 – 9 Mar 2017
  4. Martinsville, VA SamW 3 14 Feb 2017 16 Feb 2017 SamW · 14 Feb 2017 – 16 Feb 2017
  5. Used Leather Jackets SamW 13 18 Nov 2016 19 Nov 2016 SamW · 18 Nov 2016 – 19 Nov 2016
  6. '86 Vfr700F Fan Measurements SamW 14 23 Mar 2016 25 Mar 2016 SamW · 23 Mar 2016 – 25 Mar 2016
  7. Got My Guzzi SamW 12 13 Mar 2016 20 Mar 2016 SamW · 13 Mar 2016 – 20 Mar 2016
  8. Thoughts on bleeding this SamW 9 20 Jan 2012 21 Jan 2012 SamW · 20 Jan 2012 – 21 Jan 2012
  9. So, I needed to put my new rear tire on... SamW 3 7 May 2011 8 May 2011 SamW · 7 May 2011 – 8 May 2011
  10. Carb Choke issues for a '95 SamW 16 25 Feb 2011 6 Mar 2011 SamW · 25 Feb 2011 – 6 Mar 2011

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  1. 3rd Gen and 4th Gen seats and wheels 23 Mar 2026 17:45 I am doing a little Spring cleaning, I have the following for sale in North East TN SOLD - 3rd Gen rear wheel, cosmetically challenged but true - $150 - SOLD [image: DSC_1871.JPG.0cadfef8dc24af6b755c29b76ccfc37e.JPG]…
  2. Your first real road bike? 25 Aug 2020 22:33 Honda Hawk, NT650GT, loved that bike.
  3. Bike vs. car in the twisties 14 May 2020 18:44 I'm stuck in the 80's so cars were not fast, but lots of fun. My motorcycles will always be faster, but fun is equal among them. Lots of times a good handling slower car can be a blast, you learn to carry momentum. I…
  4. My 86 VFR750F 10 May 2020 11:34 That looks great! Good to know the body work can be saved, it reminds me I need to get mine out for a ride.
  5. VFR1200 Project Bike 7 Mar 2020 12:30 That is impressive! I like your idea about more range, not many can take a bike they like and make it a bike they love, looking forward to this.
  6. 4G tire options 16 Jan 2020 00:22 Or 3rd Gen wheel, even though the 3rd Gen ran a 170 tire, it is a 5.5" vs. 5" of the 4th Gen.
  7. New donation from SamW 14 Jan 2020 11:12 Hi SamW, Thank you for your donation of 100.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
  8. Month long ride out West 2 Jan 2020 23:49 Sounds like a great ride, I've done two separate 2 week trips out west, best trips of my life. Wish I had the time to go, but I am a few more years from retiring, but will be doing the same sort of trip when I do retire.
  9. Wayne Rainey Rides Again! 9 Nov 2019 14:24 Awesome post, thanks! Saw on the MotoAmerica site it was coming, but had not seen this video!
  10. FOX TWIN CLICKER MOUNTING 11 Sep 2019 11:47 Mine is mounted in the same location as the picture above.
  11. 86 VFR750/700 engine cover "sand cast" paint match? 30 Mar 2019 01:36 That looks really close without the flash.
  12. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 10 Feb 2019 02:30 That looks like the system I ordered, looks great and sounds great, you are giving me motivation!
  13. So I'm rebuilding my crashed Suzuki SV1000S. 7 Jan 2019 11:32 The last month or so the itch has come back, just not sure my leg is ready, not back to full strength yet, but I am planning to ride this spring. I had started a full restoration on an older bike just prior, so the…
  14. So I'm rebuilding my crashed Suzuki SV1000S. 5 Jan 2019 01:47 Congrats on the build and riding again, went through something very similar about 15 months ago, still not back in the saddle even though I did ride about 30 feet a few months ago. Unfortunately, mine was too far gone…
  15. Moving a bike 800 miles looking for ideas 25 Dec 2018 21:36 I've done Atlanta to Topeka in a day on a '91, but I was much younger then. Not a bad ride, all Interstate, daylight would be the issue this time of year, going to be dark on one end of both. But I might vote for…
  16. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 23 Nov 2018 12:56 I received my box of parts last week, won't be able to install until spring.
  17. 4th gen Carb Vacuum Pistons Group Buy 2 Aug 2018 01:23 I'll put in for a set.
  18. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 1 Aug 2018 22:02 I got my email last night, production run Aug 7, said they system will ship that same week. Now I need to plan the install!
  19. NYC to ATL road trip 27 Apr 2018 11:12 That will be a fun ride, just a little more advice, don't take the BRP to the end if heading to ATL, hop off around Balsam Gap and take 23/74 down to 441, and that will get you to ATL, just follow the signs, it does…
  20. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 20 Mar 2018 22:30 I placed my order, low mount carbon 16", 4-6 weeks we will see, may take a while to get it installed...
  21. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 14 Mar 2018 20:36 I screwed up too, 1,000 CND, roughly $800 USD.
  22. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 14 Mar 2018 14:44 Hindle sent me to Ripple Rock Racers, they said 800 CND for the system (+75 for carbon can), 300 CND deposit, 4-6 weeks to delivery.
  23. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 14 Mar 2018 12:20 Well, I already have the F2 wheel conversion, Fox twin clicker, fork brace, gold valves, Corbin seat, radial front mc, ss brake lines, and the micron exhaust, so why not a full exhaust, it is the 700. Besides, it…
  24. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 13 Mar 2018 11:28 I am struggling too, $800 exhaust for my '86 bike with 90k+ miles on it, I guess it already worth more in parts. I will contact them and get on the list.
  25. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 10 Mar 2018 13:35 Is that the 18" in the bottom picture? I like your choice, may wait to see it, but a low 16" carbon may be my choice. I couldn't find anything on the VFR on their website, how do you put a deposit down?
  26. Why a red Guzzi? 21 Dec 2017 20:52 That's the one, I'm a sucker for the dual headlights. A buddy bought a TDM and that would be a good equivalent. I think I remember that one in Maryland, seems it went quick, or did it end up on feebay?
  27. Why a red Guzzi? 20 Dec 2017 23:05 Not boring at all, I will be in the market for either a California II or a Quota (or both) once my leg heals from my V11 incident, I am using my Ambassador as a sort of mental rehab until I can ride again. [image:…
  28. Why a red Guzzi? 20 Dec 2017 12:48 At least it is not the typical tear drop cruiser tank, looks a little UFO inspired. Which Guzzi is that off?
  29. Why a red Guzzi? 17 Dec 2017 13:24 Sounds like you ran across a great one! But I think we need more pictures!
  30. NEW Hindle full system exhausts to be available for the 86/87 VFR!!! 12 Dec 2017 18:46 Sweet! Keep us posted, mine is only a 700, but would be interested in a full system to replace my micron slip on.
  31. Why a red Guzzi? 21 Nov 2017 21:41 Love it, currently have a '71 Ambassador mid restoration, then I might get a California II to replace my V11 Sport. Love the 80's Guzzi!
  32. 1997 750, Popping/Clicking, Believed to be Chain 7 Jun 2017 10:14 I had a similar noise on my '86, turned out to be the front sprocket and the output shaft it was mounted on making the noise, not the sprocket and chain. Sprocket was in good condition as far as teeth, but once…
  33. Nicky Hayden in serious accident in Italy 22 May 2017 17:49 Godspeed Nicky!
  34. 1st Annual VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 17 Apr 2017 16:49 Sweeper, ‎4‎/‎16‎/‎2017 at 11:16 AM Thanks. Don't know when that will happen. Her schedule stays full with more important things. I'm pretty sure the beast needs a starter valve sync. The good news is that it's rideable…
  35. 1st Annual VFRD Spring Memorial Ride 16 Apr 2017 11:19 12 hours ago, Sweeper Into the beast again! Front CCT. Anything else comes up, I'm riding the CB500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Time to bring it to NE TN for your BRP ride with your daughter, I have 2nd and 4th…
  36. MotoGP 2017 season talk SPOILER ALERT 10 Apr 2017 20:02 That short straight looked bumpy and combine that with the transition, looked like it was too much for the Honda set up. MM looked very fast for the first few laps, Dani even seemed to pick up the pace once he got a…
  37. Cyclops LED H4s 4 Apr 2017 10:21 I am running LEDs on my 4th Gen, same comments as above, upgraded R&R and saw about +1 volt on the voltmeter after the LED install. Don't be surprised if you have to re-aim the headlights after installing the bulb. The…
  38. RC30 themed helmet 30 Mar 2017 10:11 2 hours ago, Terry http://win-helmets.com/rx7v-rc30-30anniversary/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk SOB, I guess it is the "or more," $1,070 or so.....
  39. Truck guys 29 Mar 2017 18:38 NodakVFR, ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 6:07 PM I picked up this enclosed trailer last fall after getting my Goldwing. It's a 6 X 12 and has a lot of room for the Wing. Though I haven't tried it yet, I think I could get the 2 VFR's…
  40. Truck guys 24 Mar 2017 10:04 I have a Big Tex 30sa trailer 5x10, sometimes I wish it was a little bigger, I can get 2 bikes easy, 3 bikes if I do some funny loading. Next one may be an enclosed trailer, 6x12 or bigger, I put new bias-ply trailer…
  41. New donation from Anonymous 9 Mar 2017 21:45 Hi Anonymous, Thank you for your donation of $50.00. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
  42. Martinsville, VA 14 Feb 2017 20:25 It is official, I am getting promoted to a position in our (2) Martinsville, VA plants this summer, it should be a temporary move (2-4 years), but it puts me closer to VIR for a few years, so I am planning to go to the…
  43. Slave rebuild necessary? 4 Feb 2017 12:02 Beware of the fluid dump once the piston is removed.
  44. Slave rebuild necessary? 4 Feb 2017 02:27 To get the cylinder out, remove the slave from the bike and slowly squeeze the master lever until the piston slides out enough to grip.
  45. Slave rebuild necessary? 3 Feb 2017 18:43 This system is just a pain to bleed. Sometimes it helps to remove the clutch MC from the bike and hold it in such a way that the MC to line connection is at the lowest point while you pump it. Also like the above said,…
  46. Slave rebuild necessary? 24 Jan 2017 03:05 CYLINDER ASSY., CLUTCH SLAVE 22860-ML7-010 MR cycles has them for $77, at least the website says so. Not cheap, and there is not much to them, but I might be worried about the state of the piston/cylinder based on the…
  47. Slave rebuild necessary? 23 Jan 2017 21:23 I have had to replace slaves in my '86, '95 and RC30. I just bought new OEM Honda and put them in. I have yet to try to rebuild one, but I saved my old ones thinking I would one day. Fluid always stays dark on the…
  48. I need some guidance from the collective... 22 Dec 2016 15:46 I like your point about anyone could do it on a BMW GS or KTM. As far as a Guzzi goes, it has taken me a year to really get my 2001 right (low mileage bike at that). But the plus side of the Guzzi is the low weight,…
  49. BRP planning help needed 21 Dec 2016 11:22 That is another good thing about the BRP, with all the pull offs, you can take breaks every so often to get off the bike and walk around a bit. Hopefully that will keep them from wanting to turn around, plus you get to…
  50. BRP planning help needed 20 Dec 2016 19:42 I think it is a great idea! I would suggest starting near the VA/NC border and working your way south. From the border south to Mt Mitchell is more farm land, rolling hills, less distracting scenery and normally less…

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