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WestOfBen

61 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 24 Feb 2011 Last seen 27 Nov 2021

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  1. Continental Recall & Review WestOfBen 1 29 Sep 2014 29 Sep 2014 WestOfBen · 29 Sep 2014 – 29 Sep 2014
  2. Phillip island island classic 2012 pics heavy WestOfBen 12 31 Jan 2012 13 Feb 2014 WestOfBen · 31 Jan 2012 – 13 Feb 2014
  3. Auto BlackBox WestOfBen 1 30 Nov 2011 30 Nov 2011 WestOfBen · 30 Nov 2011 – 30 Nov 2011

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  1. 1994 VFR (4th Gen) - Starter engagement issues when warm starting 27 Nov 2021 05:12 Oooh that's nasty. In any case, my friend is able to take a look/fix in a few weeks time. We will see what's going on in there. Thanks again guys. I hope not to have wasted your time. It was looking like something I'd…
  2. Return of the 5th generation 24 Aug 2016 02:05 Nice work! She's Purdy.
  3. A new VFR in the garage... 15 Aug 2016 03:45 Keep as concourse. One day she'll win something!
  4. Halfway there 21 Jul 2016 05:58 Looking good! Yes, pull the forks through the triples up to an inch, also throw a few thick washers under the rear shock mount to bring up the rear. Don't put too many in though, else the top shock mount will rotate.
  5. Well, It is different... 27 May 2016 06:22 It's lovely! I'd rather see the side strakes of a 4th Gen up the top ribbon though...
  6. Honda V4 racing in the IOMTT 27 May 2016 06:21 Need to beef up the R/R as well. Does anyone know if Yamaha R1 units are a compatible retrofit?
  7. 4Th Gen Fork Options 22 Dec 2015 21:27 zRoYz Yep just to be very clear we are all different, there are many things in this world that aren't required but nice to have. One point I will make if you haven't say ridden a VFR set up say like mine then you have…
  8. 4Th Gen Fork Options 21 Dec 2015 22:59 Regarding brakes, the only change I will make in the future is braided lines. That said, with decent pads and fluid I don't feel the need for better stoppers. She will stand on her nose no problem now. I can't recommend…
  9. 4Th Gen Fork Options 17 Dec 2015 23:05 Hi Trevor, Fellow Aussie here with a 4th gen. In the interest of keeping mine as stock and showroom as possible I opted for springs and re-valve for the front, re-valve for the rear. I sent the forks and shock to…
  10. Continental Recall & Review 29 Sep 2014 04:56 This is just a short review and overall happiness thread for Continental. Dad (Triumph RS 955i) and I (4th Gen VFR) both were running ContiSportAttack 2 fronts with ContiRoadAttack 2 rears. Our fronts were part of the…
  11. An Idiots Guide To New Tires 31 Mar 2014 00:04 Try Continental.
  12. That Was Close... Caught On Tape. 9 Sep 2013 03:01 Pictures can be deceiving but seriously is that road rated at 110km/h? That looks like fun, apart from the fauna. Obviously this road is not in a Nanny State. If it were Victoria, that would be 80-90 limited. Cooked…
  13. RVF800RR Build 15 Feb 2013 00:54 Awesome! That's the info I was going to scour today before doing some drawings for sh!ts and giggles and hopefully some enlightenment :)
  14. Helmet Light 13 Feb 2013 10:50 We are Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
  15. 94 Cafe Project 14 Jan 2013 01:44 I understand now :)
  16. 94 Cafe Project 13 Jan 2013 23:04 Sell this good bike so that someone has a good stock model they can appreciate. Find one in need of TLC - THEN do the mods you are planning. Sorry to come across mean. I know it is your bike and your choice, so I…
  17. 1989 250 Cc V4 8 Nov 2012 23:01 Ripper little bikes. They sound awesome with a pipe and look good to boot.
  18. RVF800RR Build 19 Oct 2012 04:37 Reading up about the changes to MotoGP frames over time - Honda always had the right idea, way back to RC45. Long front engine mounts, attached to the engine as close to the crankshaft line appear to be de rigeur .…
  19. Hi-Viz Helmets and clothing 12 Oct 2012 05:26 As long as they don't make this mandatory in Australia I will be happy. I choose not to wear Hi-Viz because I believe the jury is out in that regard when it comes to a dense population of numbskull car drivers.…
  20. VFR sighted on Onion website. 27 Sep 2012 00:36 Must be an American humour thing. I don't find it funny at all. Yes, I do have a wicked sense of humour. Can someone please explain this to me?!?
  21. OzVFR go to Phillip Island 26 Sep 2012 01:39 That looked like a heap of fun! My 4th gen has reworked stock forks.
  22. Photo of Your Bicycle and VFR 18 Sep 2012 00:03 In the background you can see my 20yo BMX sidecar with Sturmey-Archer 3spd hub. Needs some TLC, thinking of converting her to electric. Have a stack of suitable batteries. [image: vfr750f-1-SML.JPG] vfr750f-1-SML.JPG My…
  23. OzVFR go to Phillip Island 17 Sep 2012 02:13 Safe travels guys! Some really nice roads along that way.
  24. Reached a milestone today! 15 Aug 2012 01:22 Not far off 50,000Km on my 4th Gen. Yours looks shiny and nice for 160k. Nice work!
  25. Hello everyone..Just got a 97 VFR 750 for $100! My new past time is fixing it up now. 25 Jul 2012 01:39 Take a leaf out of hyofighter's book. That build ended up full of WIN!
  26. Grandson's '83 VF750F 22 Jul 2012 23:41 Nice and neat!
  27. Time to pack it in. 6 Jul 2012 01:03 Why I haven't replied to this thread I do not know. Much belated welcome back! So sad to read the start of this journey, but it looks like you're entering a beautiful "twilight", not to say you're past it. I think…
  28. If VFR's last for ever, how come you see so few 4th. gens. on the road? 28 Jun 2012 00:33 They are reasonably common in Australia. Guaranteed when I visit Melbourne I will see a couple. There are two I know of in my home town, one owned by a lady, which is cool. There's always a few for sale online. I…
  29. Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. 18 Jun 2012 02:02 Sending prayers and throughts for Bill. Also feeling for you under these circumstances.
  30. V12X Drive By 8 Jun 2012 02:53 I like the wheels. I'd like to adapt them to a project bike. :-) I thought the same thing... are these wheels the first time the spokes have been mounted in that fashion? I'd like to know more. Never seen that spoke…
  31. V12X 4 Jun 2012 11:05 Are the spokes pulling from a lip external to the tyre bead?!?!? WTF?!? They look so cool. Want some on my 4th gen. Can someone photoshop?
  32. 1984 VFkR resto begins today 27 May 2012 13:03 Awesome work! Love those big CBs too! Cheers from VIC
  33. Suzuki back to MotoGP with an inline-4? 26 May 2012 09:39 Anyone else notice the Suzuki catch cry/slogan/motivational for the project on the ducktail? Change & Challenge Maybe Suzuki will finally rid themselves of mediocrity and mismanagement. Australian Motorcycle News (AMCN)…
  34. my vfr project frankenVIXXER :D 18 May 2012 10:03 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 17 May 2012 - 10:40 PM, said: Totally Bonkers! Piaggio MP3 meets CB600F meets VFR! With a GSF 600 Bandit frame?!?!? What the F&@K are you doing man?!? I LOVE IT!
  35. Top VFR mod 11 May 2012 06:18 Can't see that frame lasting long. Me not really likey. I'd rather mount the engine to a nice bar stand and fire it up for my mates after a handful of beers. I'd prefer it in a functional and beautiful bike more than…
  36. Cool idea, or just silly? 7 May 2012 04:15 This is an awesome idea. Maybe us Aussies could do something similar. There is a guitar effects pedal company in Australia that has done something similar with new and/or prototype pedals. Some funky units have passed…
  37. What about an "italian stallion" viffer 7 May 2012 04:03 Yes less is more. I would consider maybe doing that filler piece in a darker colour too. Maybe all you need to do is hide what is behind there and stop a little heat coming out, rather than emphasise another "line" in…
  38. What about an "italian stallion" viffer 4 May 2012 06:36 That's starting to take shape now. To my eyes the line of the fairing and tail are matching nicely.
  39. Video: Some Love for VFR 17 Apr 2012 05:16 Cool vid!
  40. 4th Gen Project - VFR750RR 29 Mar 2012 01:10 jeremy77 [image: 7011811517_cc325cd9cd.jpg] it's much more compact that the stock gauges. [image: 7011810949_43f430c81e.jpg] WAALLLEEE!!!
  41. Another thing to watch for 19 Mar 2012 03:35 Silly flowers! Glad you kept it upright. I imagine the Canadians have the same trouble with Maple leaves. Some Aussie natives (flora... not fauna) shed their leaves in the middle of bends. Moss can be hard to see when…
  42. Camera Reviews............ 19 Feb 2012 22:37 I just can't get past the form factor of the GoPro. The Contour gear is much more discreet.
  43. Phillip island island classic 2012 pics heavy 31 Jan 2012 22:51 HispanicSlammer, on 31 January 2012 - 05:54 AM, said: Nice post, I will feature it later if you put one of those photos at the very top of the post, or I can do it later. Done. How does that look? Thanks for the reply…
  44. Phillip island island classic 2012 pics heavy 31 Jan 2012 05:26 Hahaha I like that. Yes it was very fast. On a semi-related note, Honda Australia released a commemorative VFR750F (4th gen) replica of the similarly sponsored RC45. Remember Honda Australia produced the Rothmans…
  45. Phillip island island classic 2012 pics heavy 31 Jan 2012 03:14 [image: IMG_0878.jpg] I am definitely going again next year! Have already been to two previous. In 2011 my father and I rode down while I was still Suzuki Bandit 250 mounted. This year was VFR year and I can't wait to…
  46. Who rides the youngest 4th Gen???? 29 Jan 2012 03:21 Mine may well be the oldest with the least Km travelled. 1994 with 46000Km. She was one of the first to Australia.
  47. Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? 24 Jan 2012 01:47 I just had the internals of my 4th gens reworked. For all of the stuffing around, unless you're going for the look and really need the extra performace, I don't see the point. Yes later USD fork may just perform better…
  48. High right exhaust 4th Gen 14 Jan 2012 20:47 I would try Megacycle. I have a standard pos Staintune and love their work. My dad has a Megacycle on his Triumph RS 955i. Beautiful sound. Quality pipe for good price. Welcome from VIC!
  49. Anybody try the Continental Road Attack 2's? 10 Jan 2012 01:31 These are what I am putting on my 4th gen next. My dad runs Contis on his Triumph RS 955i, which for all intents and purposes was Triumphs equivalent of a VFR in size, weight and geometry. That thing rides like it is on…
  50. Staintune... but open to suggestions 15 Dec 2011 01:01 ONYA!!! Staintune FTW!! SPUD OUT!

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