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gnarly928

60 posts recovered 16 threads started First seen 18 Oct 2011 Last seen 25 Aug 2012

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  1. Squished bugs inside the windscreen? gnarly928 23 21 May 2012 29 May 2012 gnarly928 · 21 May 2012 – 29 May 2012
  2. Fairing panel "repair" stick-em? gnarly928 4 3 May 2012 17 May 2012 gnarly928 · 3 May 2012 – 17 May 2012
  3. Air temp. gauge function? gnarly928 7 29 Apr 2012 1 May 2012 gnarly928 · 29 Apr 2012 – 1 May 2012
  4. Spark plugs..tip for installing. gnarly928 9 17 Apr 2012 4 Aug 2012 gnarly928 · 17 Apr 2012 – 4 Aug 2012
  5. Where to buy a spark plug wrench for my 2000? gnarly928 5 16 Apr 2012 17 Apr 2012 gnarly928 · 16 Apr 2012 – 17 Apr 2012
  6. Rider Mag. April issue VFR article gnarly928 2 31 Mar 2012 31 Mar 2012 gnarly928 · 31 Mar 2012 – 31 Mar 2012
  7. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals gnarly928 30 21 Mar 2012 29 Mar 2012 gnarly928 · 21 Mar 2012 – 29 Mar 2012
  8. Power Commander: Worth the expense? gnarly928 10 12 Mar 2012 12 Mar 2012 gnarly928 · 12 Mar 2012 – 12 Mar 2012
  9. Really hard to put on centerstand. gnarly928 36 5 Dec 2011 7 Dec 2011 gnarly928 · 5 Dec 2011 – 7 Dec 2011
  10. Sprocket(s) Swap: 17/42 to 16/44 !si! gnarly928 5 7 Nov 2011 9 Nov 2011 gnarly928 · 7 Nov 2011 – 9 Nov 2011
  11. Side thread: Linked brakes, proportioning valve? gnarly928 4 4 Nov 2011 8 Nov 2011 gnarly928 · 4 Nov 2011 – 8 Nov 2011
  12. Nice! (Shinko Stealth) gnarly928 13 2 Nov 2011 4 Jun 2012 gnarly928 · 2 Nov 2011 – 4 Jun 2012
  13. Seat cowl gnarly928 1 28 Oct 2011 28 Oct 2011 gnarly928 · 28 Oct 2011 – 28 Oct 2011
  14. 170/60 rear tire ? gnarly928 10 26 Oct 2011 9 Nov 2011 gnarly928 · 26 Oct 2011 – 9 Nov 2011
  15. New Guy comments gnarly928 9 22 Oct 2011 24 Oct 2011 gnarly928 · 22 Oct 2011 – 24 Oct 2011
  16. Fan fuse? gnarly928 5 18 Oct 2011 18 Oct 2011 gnarly928 · 18 Oct 2011 – 18 Oct 2011

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  1. Need help evaluating 5th gen, possible purchase, near Portland Oregon. 25 Aug 2012 12:33 [image: View Post]zupatun, on 19 August 2012 - 09:30 PM, said: Posted similar thread in Regional ride forum with no luck. Got nailed by a driver coming across three lanes of traffic, no turn signal...im ok but bike is a…
  2. Aftermarket Turn Signals? 15 Jul 2012 01:46 also...on these...there are two types, one with and one without the running light function. Choose with that in mind.
  3. Aftermarket Turn Signals? 15 Jul 2012 01:45 Anyone have a picture with http://www.chaparral.../L122-9700.aspx installed on a 5th gen? I would also love to get rid of the big orange eye soars. Especially since the 99 I bought has turn signals in the side mirrors.…
  4. Squished bugs inside the windscreen? 24 May 2012 19:33 I blocked-off the slot at the front of the screen ....not happening....It put the airblast right into my helmet....My neck got a real work out. It was a windy day, but I took out the air dam and went back out and the…
  5. Squished bugs inside the windscreen? 21 May 2012 01:03 Hmm, I shall try blocking the 'slot' and see if the air flow around my head and shoulders is better, then. If so, I'll devise a clean way to fill the gap and keep the bugs off. It didn't matter when the bike was so ugly…
  6. Squished bugs inside the windscreen? 21 May 2012 00:22 WTF? How dis happening? Our bikes have the little scoop at the bottom of the windscreen with about 3/4" space between it and the upper cowling until the dash 'falls away' and leaves the windscreen all alone above the…
  7. Nice! (Shinko Stealth) 18 May 2012 02:14 The rear Shinko Stealth lasted me just 2600 miles, mostly sporty riding. Center is bald now. I got a front Stealth and that is doing ok. The turn in is slow with the profile of the front tire. I just got a Dunlop…
  8. Fairing panel "repair" stick-em? 17 May 2012 03:40 Thanks for the offer but I went ahead a fixed all the panels I had, spent lots of time taking off the crap the Previous Owner had put on and painted it with some Urethane two part paint in the Honda Tempest Gray color.…
  9. Fairing panel "repair" stick-em? 3 May 2012 15:27 I'm in the middle of a cosmetic job on my 2000. When I got it, I knew the body was pretty trashed and the paint job was awful, so no surprise, but I haven't ever seen this material I found when I started patching up the…
  10. Air temp. gauge function? 1 May 2012 04:11 I took what is left of my bodywork apart today to repair and repaint. I found the assembly that holds the temp sensor, the inner cowl that is supposed to connect to the lower outer fairing, that was hanging kinda loose…
  11. Air temp. gauge function? 29 Apr 2012 17:03 Thanks, now that I know the outside air function actually IS supposed to work well, I shall begin to mess with mine to fix it. Being a recent new VFR guy, I ask about this kind of stuff (after searching and finding no…
  12. Air temp. gauge function? 29 Apr 2012 14:03 My 2000, the readout for air temp. works fine when the bike is off and cool but when running I get high readings...Like 81f yesterday running along the highway in about 50f outside air temp. Is this the way these do, or…
  13. Spark plugs..tip for installing. 17 Apr 2012 20:21 This is probably already widely known but for those who've not learned this trick... When changing plugs on these Hondas with deeply recessed plugs and aluminum heads...getting the plug threads started properly can…
  14. Where to buy a spark plug wrench for my 2000? 17 Apr 2012 14:16 I found a place online, Powersports Plus, that lists a Honda tool kit. Ordered the plug wrench for about ten bucks, delivered. Interestingly, I was earlier on another site that showed the identical parts-fiche drawing…
  15. Where to buy a spark plug wrench for my 2000? 16 Apr 2012 19:49 Subject says it. I thought my Honda Hawk factory tool might do the job, but no dice, won't fit into the hole. My bike came without any tools. I looked on BikeBandit, but they don't specify one that will work for certain…
  16. Rider Mag. April issue VFR article 31 Mar 2012 13:27 Called "Curing Veefer Madness" cute, eh? The writer does two pages on how he worked over a 2003 to make it less of a Sportbike. "I haven't turned my VFR into an all-day sport tourer, but I've made it more comfortable to…
  17. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 29 Mar 2012 04:25 More on my suspension dial in...after getting the forks as right as I wanted for sag and ride height, I went and re-checked the rear...The rear tire was about 2 inches above the floor when on the center stand....(no…
  18. Aftermarket Turn Signals? 28 Mar 2012 01:54 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 27 March 2012 - 07:31 PM, said: I had some tiny automotive LED marker lights before my accident, and the cager said she thought I was turning even though I wasn't. I figured if the…
  19. Aftermarket Turn Signals? 27 Mar 2012 22:28 I just got some Lockhart/Phillips turn signal marker lights. (L122-9701) Much smaller than stock, flush mount (on the fairing surface) I have to do a bunch of repair to my fairings before I re-paint any how, so I am…
  20. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 25 Mar 2012 05:39 [image: View Post]jeffyjeff, on 24 March 2012 - 09:18 PM, said: Don, Will sizing your spacers that way give you the 16mm preload you are looking for? Jeff J I put 11mm more onto the spacers. That, with my preload…
  21. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 23 Mar 2012 13:09 [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 23 March 2012 - 07:14 AM, said: You might want to go over to my site and check out the How To section on setting fork spring preload. What you DON'T want to do is make the overall…
  22. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 23 Mar 2012 04:11 [image: View Post]NakedViffer, on 22 March 2012 - 09:42 PM, said: If you are curious and haven't found out yet, your part number indicates the springs are .95kg/mm Ohlins for a 05-06 ZX6R Ah, I was wondering where this…
  23. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 23 Mar 2012 00:48 All Right! Success! I made some new collars, or spacers. The collars or spacers that were in there were about 40mm too short. I used some thick walled white PVC and got some remarkable results. Now the forks actually…
  24. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 22 Mar 2012 18:52 Ok, I have about 40mm of gap, with the fork sitting in my vice and the cap screwed onto the rod, but with the leg of the fork settled to where it sits...So to get the cap to thread, I must grab the fork leg and extend…
  25. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 22 Mar 2012 18:51 [image: View Post]gnarly928, on 22 March 2012 - 01:47 PM, said: [IMG] http://i1088.photobu...28/100_1416.jpg [/img] [image: Posted Image] trying to load some pics here of the forks I am working on Wow, finally got it.…
  26. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 22 Mar 2012 18:47 [IMG] http://i1088.photobu...28/100_1416.jpg [/img] [image: Posted Image] trying to load some pics here of the forks I am working on
  27. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 22 Mar 2012 18:05 Ok, I have everything apart again and I am still not clear on it. I think I may know what I don't know, now. (grin) Could someone clarify....am I looking for the total length of 382.7 mm, including the spacer(s) before…
  28. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 22 Mar 2012 15:24 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 22 March 2012 - 07:12 AM, said: Ok, let's sort you out. You definitely have aftermarket springs, with a .95 rate. May I ask your weight? Also, see if you can locate a similar number on…
  29. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 22 Mar 2012 05:42 [image: View Post]jeffyjeff, on 22 March 2012 - 12:02 AM, said: Don, In my experience, the black metallic oil in your forks is normal. I flushed mine out with ATF and let them drain overnight before assembly. I would…
  30. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 22 Mar 2012 02:56 Further work on changing my fork oil has left me with some major questions about what I found inside and what I should try to do. So this should maybe be another thread, but I wanted to post while everything is fresh in…
  31. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 21 Mar 2012 20:18 Well, I 'think' I am getting it now. But I got all messy and now I can't be sure I've got the correct oil in both...so I am off to get some new, just to be certain. A lot of messy work to go through to get it…
  32. Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals 21 Mar 2012 18:37 I'm working on my 2000's forks today and what I am finding is not the same stuff mentioned in the Clymer's book or the shop manual. Maybe someone has been there before me with different stuff, it wouldn't surprise me. I…
  33. Power Commander: Worth the expense? 12 Mar 2012 13:17 +1 on the smoothing out the throttle response. If you really want to get more out of it, have it Dyno tuned, I'm sure you'll be even more impressed. Although they only show the PCV is for 2009+, I understand that it…
  34. Power Commander: Worth the expense? 12 Mar 2012 05:28 I read through all the post in the search. I have a 2000 with the stock headers and a 2Bros. carbon high slip-on, K&N and no snorkel. Put the gearing a bit lower than it was. Ohlins rear shock, nothing done to the front…
  35. Really hard to put on centerstand. 6 Dec 2011 00:40 superfunkomatic, on 05 December 2011 - 07:15 PM, said: This video might help. It's just technique. It's a heavy bike but if you do the lift just right it'll pop right up on the stand for you. Aha! That did help. It's…
  36. Really hard to put on centerstand. 6 Dec 2011 00:15 Well, it sounds like I am doing it "right". I tried a bunch of different ways when I first got the bike and settled on the way I described as the 'most likely'....and I have been able to get the big thing up on…
  37. Really hard to put on centerstand. 5 Dec 2011 21:10 Is there some trick I am missing? I am pretty big and strong and I've had plenty of bikes with centerstands. This 2000 with it's Ohlins rear suspension is really really hard to get up on the centerstand. I threw my back…
  38. What are your favorite heated grips?? 4 Dec 2011 05:11 [image: View Post]gnarly928, on 27 November 2011 - 08:03 PM, said: [image: View Post]mznyc, on 27 November 2011 - 07:32 PM, said: Oops sorry $30.30.Includes Hi-Lo-Off switch. http://www.amazon.co...d=3JNHDWFBTD811 You…
  39. Most awesomest VFR EVAH! 1 Dec 2011 18:47 So.....how much CAN you bore a say...800 fifth gen motor? And are there a makers of oversize pistons or do you have to get them made by a custom guy? Just curious, not really in need of more displacement, but in a maybe…
  40. What are your favorite heated grips?? 28 Nov 2011 01:03 [image: View Post]mznyc, on 27 November 2011 - 07:32 PM, said: Oops sorry $30.30.Includes Hi-Lo-Off switch. http://www.amazon.co...d=3JNHDWFBTD811 You can use your old grips if you can remove them without damaging…
  41. What are your favorite heated grips?? 27 Nov 2011 17:36 [image: View Post]mznyc, on 27 November 2011 - 10:10 AM, said: Symtec! Reasons, Cost Feel,You use your favorite grips.For me this is very important .I feel the over grip and Hot Grip type ones are too big and feel…
  42. What are your favorite heated grips?? 27 Nov 2011 04:15 Timely thread. I could have used some heated grips today. Instead, I had some ski gloves that did keep my hands pretty warm despite the temp falling sharply as I went up to about 3000' elevation. My chest got really…
  43. Sprocket(s) Swap: 17/42 to 16/44 !si! 9 Nov 2011 15:55 Yeah, it is a significant and very noticeable change. It was over-geared before and now it is geared a little lower than stock...I never figured the % of change, thanks. I'll keep the other gearing around and use it if…
  44. Sprocket(s) Swap: 17/42 to 16/44 !si! 7 Nov 2011 02:32 Just swapped out the Freeway Flyer gearing the P.O. had on my 2000. Much more usable for me...I just took a spin through the Eastern Oregon coulee country, riding one of my backroad loops from the Columbia Gorge along…
  45. 170/60 rear tire ? 6 Nov 2011 01:34 Yes, I did get the 180. I am such a rookie when it comes to the VFR, but I am a good student. I just had most of my driveline apart, replacing sprockets and checking bearings and brakes, etc. Quite similar to my Honda…
  46. Side thread: Linked brakes, proportioning valve? 4 Nov 2011 16:08 Also known as a 'brake bias valve'. How about fine-tuning or essentially shutting off the linked brake system with one of these? Anybody been there? It seems like if you didn't want to take the time and spend the money…
  47. Anybody else like the linked brakes? Poll added. 4 Nov 2011 01:55 Mine have got to go. I have a long steep snakey 'driveway' to our place. Gravel and quite steep with a couple of off camber corners. I always trail brake any moto down the driveway with the back brake...to control speed…
  48. Nice! (Shinko Stealth) 2 Nov 2011 04:57 [image: View Post]Monk, on 01 November 2011 - 09:42 PM, said: Jake Wilson .. free delivery http://www.jakewilson.com/ Thanks, bookmarked that link.... Don Hanson
  49. Nice! (Shinko Stealth) 2 Nov 2011 01:53 Who is Jake Wilson (grin!) and does he deliver to Lyle Washington for free? and what is a Power, is that some icon of the VFR List? On these Shinkos: There are about 5 distinct and quite differently constructed tires…
  50. Nice! (Shinko Stealth) 2 Nov 2011 00:07 Our forecast is for the monsoon to start here...Pacific NW USA...tomorrow rain with snow in the mountains. I was hoping to get a ride in and just in time, my new rear tire came UPS..My old Bridgestone (came with the…

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