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oldboyracer
17 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 1 Jan 2013 Last seen 1 Nov 2021
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All 17- My motorcycle days are numbered No your motorcycling days aren’t numbered , they are on hold . One day it will bite again , harder , bigger , you won’t be able to fight it. Your older now , the rules no longer apply , you can do what you like . The…
- Rear suspension upgrade Yep go the Jamie route , I got the front emulator kit and a revalved 929 shock , specifically requested set up for dirt roads , awesome . Great on the tar as well, regularly scrape the pegs all nice and controlled.…
- Really rich mixture I think at the higher revs it's just able to burn the fuel better, she was no where near as smooth and fast as I'm used to and apparently still smelt of fuel even after running at 9000 rpm for 30 mins . I think I'm…
- Really rich mixture After some advice before getting to carried away . 5th gen runs really rich , I had complaints from those unfortunate eneough to be behind me that they were getting stoned on the fumes. I have removed air box but at…
- it's time to show Cleanish for a change [image: IMG_0487.JPG]
- it's time to show My fifth gen on a camping trip in oz. [image: IMG_0485.JPG] [image: IMG_0486.JPG]
- Let's talk tyres! I'm a fan of the bridgestones. Wasn't going for them but was talked into them by the tyre fitter . My first ride was in the rain and I must say was impressed, then after a few hundred km I went for a decent run through…
- Upgraded My Suspension to DMr I tend to do a lot of varied riding. But I must admit I love gravel roads on the vfr. I've gone down logging roads which was single lane track, fire trails and wonderfully smooth graded dirt on which I was going highway…
- Upgrade or rebuild suspension Lots of opinions here all with the same outcome , you have to do the mods you won't regret it . I am realistic if I wanted sports bike handling I would riding one . I think I'm going to have to go with adjustable…
- Upgrade or rebuild suspension Thanks for the replies. I was hoping a few that have done the upgrades would reply and once again this forum did not disappoint . Looks like I go hunting for suspension parts in oz . Thanks again
- Upgrade or rebuild suspension I love my vfr and I do use it probably a bit outside what Harry Honda would think suitable . stock suspension , sag set to around 35 mm . I ride with spirited riders on mostly sports bikes and I think have reached its…
- Past Bikes Started with a dt175a when I was 14 . Then got a very fast super bike honda750four at 17 . Still have them both . The dt still goes out on the trails , the 750 is currently awaiting a resto. rebuilt the motor 5 years…
- Post A Picture Of Your Vfr My two vfr's , getting lost is half the fun[image: post-22456-0-34086800-1453545348.jpg][image: post-22456-0-03526400-1453545388.jpg]
- Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen Go for it you will love it , my 2 cents ( yes I'm Aussie ). Before you do the cosmetics take her places you normally wouldn't , they handle surprisingly well on the road less travelled . Ive had two so far , they go…
- First Test For My New 5Th Gen [image: post-22456-0-81181800-1431585956.jpg] I haven't ridden this bike much since I built it out of two others so it was time for a run . A phone call to my ridding buddy who is great at organising rides and it was…
- Dreaded Stator Issues After 130,000 km my trusty traveling companion finally let me down , we have been on many adventures going where we probably have shouldn't always getting home . Today in traffic she just stopped , battery flat . She…
- Luggage and Seat Suggestions for my 98' 98 with staintune high mount went with an early set of krauser from a bmw $60 on ebay not much mods needed to fit has lasted well so far. I do a fair bit of touring and like to explore back roads Standard seat with…
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