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Max1
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All 36- Post A Picture Of Your Vfr We live in Newcastle, about a hundred clicks North of Sydney [image: Newie2.jpg] [image: PICT0011.jpg]
- Suspension Failed On My 2011 Vfr800 With 10,000Km On The Clock How long have you had the staintunes? Guy on another (Aussie) form had the same problem. Staintune recalled the pipes & replaced them with a new redesigned set, so check that out with them. Glad to see your a Blueliner,…
- That Was Close... Caught On Tape. We don't have deer to worry about, just Roo's & the odd Emu. [image: kangaroos_zps962244de.jpg] [image: Emu_zps66555c3f.jpg]
- Sydney To Phillip Island Trip On Motogp Weekend If it was me (& I wish it was) I'd head west & take the Bell Line of roads, (although I know getting through Richmond from Sydney is a major pain in the arse) On to Bathurst/Blayney & Cowra & then choose either Wagga 0r…
- And, I'm Out. I test rode the TL1000 when it 1st came out & thought then that the motor was awesome, huge amounts of usable grunt. When I was looking into getting a new bike, was disappointed that they had dropped the 1000cc motor…
- What Weight Fork Oil? I've always gone for a medium weight oil (10 WT). Most, if not all Japanese bikes opt for the light oil (5WT) It gives the bike a compliant feel, soaks up the bumps on reasonable roads, but you loose a bit of feel on…
- Chain Cleaning Advice You have to clean chains before you lube. That some mean looking crud you have on there & it looks like its just built up. It then collects all types of road crap (like sand etc) that then grinds away at your 'O' rings…
- VFR800 vs other lightweight ST's Went through all that 12 months ago, reality is that it's down to your own taste & what you want & expect from the bike of your dreams. Mine is my last bike. I came close to buying a 2nd hand BMW 800ST (twin) 3 YO with…
- ATGATT????? I was talking to a friend of my brother in laws at the pub on Saturday. He owns a Triumph Bonnie/Scrambler, goes to the beach for a swim, wears shorts, T shirt & thongs. ( ok it's only a few kays), so when I roll my…
- The Mother of All Squids - LOL This guy has risen well beyond squidhood & entered the realm of "Total F*CK WIT".
- Good affordable tools??? We don't have any of those stores, probably more's the pity. But like any where else, you get what you pay for. A decent set of tools is worth the extra dollars & should last a lifetime (yours). Which brings me to this…
- Ok, it's a whale! [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 23 July 2012 - 02:36 PM, said: You want an almost R-1 but with comfort! FZ-1 is your answer. Or the FZ8S, had them on my radar when I was looking for a new bike. Still glad I got…
- Time to pack it in. For many of us, we can get to a point that maybe its time to stop. I think i saw on another forum that someone was pulling the pin because they had just lost the incentive to ride. A few other people chimed in & said…
- If VFR's last for ever, how come you see so few 4th. gens. on the road? I traded my bike after 13 years, still going strong & looked near new. But I wanted to get a new bike, because I wanted to get a new bike. No other reason. A lot of the earlier models of bikes I have owned, well lets…
- Rear brake stays locked when pedal released One other thing. I did something similar on my CBR & it turned out I didn't have the anti-rattle retainer clip seated properly. Like you I took it apart numerous times, bled em, rode & checked, don't know how many…
- "Water proof" jacket - worth it or not? Deciding on a new jacket. I have both, but to my mind you can't beat a really well made leather jacket, ditto for leather pants over armored water proof pants. If I'm going for a ride & the weather is already sh*tfull, then I wear the waterproof…
- Digital Air Pressure Guage Yeah, I've used a few of them. More accurate than the ones at the servo's. Mine current one fits on my key ring. When I was looking at new bikes local dealer had a used BMW 800 ST with only 900 kays, full luggage & a…
- Ok, I'm Stoopid... Chain Adjustment? Auspañol Turn the wheel with the bike in neutral and look for tight spots on the chain and adjust at these tighter spots to within spec. No point along the chain should have less than the recommended slack (25mm on the…
- I knew a guy who crashed blah blah blah! I worked in an Australian government rehab hospital center for a couple of years. A lot of the patients where MVA"S (motor vehicle accident victims), with blunt head trauma, brain damage & physical & psychological…
- Dies while rolling to a stop Mine did that on the 1st longish ride (new bike). Coming up to an intersection, pulled the clutch in & stalled. Started right up & has done it maybe a couple of times. I turned up the idle & its been OK ever since. I'll…
- Pro Bike Thief Tells His Story He may be an "Ex"bike thief, but I hope his Chickens turn into Emu's & kick his Outhouse down.
- Suspension pin spanner/wrench. What the! [image: View Post]Monk, on 07 May 2012 - 01:38 AM, said: You can't go wrong with this set http://www.ebay.com/...=item19cf6edc8e $11.50, I might order a set myself, you can never have enough tools.
- Suspension pin spanner/wrench. What the! You mean a 'C' spanner & there usually pretty much universal on Jap bikes (cheap, thin & POS), but the one for the VFR is a bit different (naturally). Since your in Siddiny, I'd be looking at bike wreckers…
- Reflectors - argh! What to do? You can get self adhesive reflectors in all shapes & sizes. I have a set that came from an El cheapo shop. White, red, yellow & blue. Some are less than an inch round, while some are strips about 3/4 inch wide & 4…
- Would you buy another 6th Gen VFR? This is probably my last bike anyway. I've had owned 20 bikes all up & kept my last one from new & had it for 13 years. I thought long & hard about buying the VFR & since I got it last June have found it the kind of…
- I like my Kitsch... But at least it has relevance. http://www.ebay.com....=item35bab1a925
- Anyone go VStrom to VFR or the other way around? If your going to go for a V Strom, get the 1000cc engine (Not saying the 650cc is bad). That motor has been around since the ill fated TL & is one of the best V twin motors this side of Italy. Its a pity that they…
- OMG! - Earplugs - A state of Zen I use ear plugs, have for some time, but went many years without them & now have tinnitus. Not blaming wind noise entirely as I used to love listening to music on full volume. I got a pair of ear mold plugs a few…
- The Cruising VFR Get one of these & scare the crap out of your neighbours: [image: Posted Image] On a more serious note the Guzzi Californian is a great cruiser bike + very easy to DUI. [image: Posted Image]
- Cafe racer my new favourite [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 15 February 2012 - 04:04 AM, said: Hey Max1, I have a V50 as well (not a Monza). How many parts do you think will swap from that bike to ours? The frame and swing arm is exactly the…
- Cafe racer my new favourite [image: View Post]rescue13, on 14 February 2012 - 01:23 PM, said: Cool Thread. I have a CX500 that I'm turning in to a Cafe Racer for the wife. But she told me to finish my CB/CR 750 first I'm just waiting on a few…
- How High Have You Gone I've hit an indicated 240 KPH on my CBR600 (so fark knows what it really was) On a group ride on the New Englad highway about 30 clicks south of Tamworth. My riding buddy had overtaken me about 4 kays back while I was…
- A&A PAIR block off plates special run Is there a difference between blocking off the PAIR valve & just disconnecting the PAIR wiring connection on the 6th Gen? or do you have to do both?
- Really hard to put on centerstand. [image: View Post]NakedViffer, on 06 December 2011 - 02:22 PM, said: [image: View Post]Max1, on 05 December 2011 - 08:26 PM, said: No bike is ever perfect for stands, best was my old R65 Beemer, stand did all work, put…
- Really hard to put on centerstand. No bike is ever perfect for stands, best was my old R65 Beemer, stand did all work, put down, pull it back, done. In saying that though, it had a bloody self retracting side stand, slightest tilt could throw your bike…
- Really hard to put on centerstand. I have to admit, the center stand on the VFR is not a great design, although I'm getting used to it. The way they are supposed to work is once you hold the stand down & pull the bike back, then inertia makes the stand…
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