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vulgar1

44 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 12 Dec 2011 Last seen 19 Jul 2017

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  1. How much oil? vulgar1 3 6 Sep 2016 7 Sep 2016 vulgar1 · 6 Sep 2016 – 7 Sep 2016
  2. Bike Dilemma vulgar1 26 24 Jan 2016 2 Feb 2016 vulgar1 · 24 Jan 2016 – 2 Feb 2016

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  1. Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. 19 Jul 2017 11:46 thtanner I would avoid K&N, even though you've had good luck. Too many failures! Heck, one failed on a 6th gen here locally a week or so ago. I personally use OEM or Bosch 3300s [image: aVDnfwT.jpg] This is exactly what…
  2. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 8 Nov 2016 15:26 Alright, I've gotten acquainted with the new suspension and I'm in love. It kind of makes me wonder why I waited so damn long to do this. I know it's a little expensive but if you are on the fence I would not hesitate…
  3. 30 min fork oil change- On bike 19 Sep 2016 19:41 After sort of doing this over the weekend I can't really see why you wouldn't just pull the forks off the bike. Honestly it's not worth the hassle to do this with them still on. Too easy to mess the bolt up. Sent from…
  4. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 19 Sep 2016 19:39 Heard back from Jamie and he confirmed what you guys already knew. I needed to cut the spacers. Adjusted them by 55mm and it went back together in no time. I took it for a spin but it's raining and I didn't want to push…
  5. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 19 Sep 2016 13:57 The kit was included with new spacers. It's designed to not need to be cut. Will a longer than planned spring cause any issues with the spring rate? I have the stock spacers I could use to test this out..... Sent from…
  6. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 19 Sep 2016 05:47 Cutting the spacer might be the route this has to go. Jamie had me measure the springs and they are about 1" too long. I am waiting see what he recommends. I don't want to cut something I shouldn't yet. I'm not sure if…
  7. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 18 Sep 2016 05:46 I got the bolt out! Followed Jamie's instructions about drilling it out and all was well. I did the forks following the instructions and all went very smoothly....until I tried to put on the fork caps. Instructions say…
  8. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 16 Sep 2016 20:39 My thinking was with the forks still in the triple I could just break them free easier then when they were off. Clearly this didn't work out as intended. The good news is that a local dealer had the bolt so I can drill…
  9. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 16 Sep 2016 11:26 That makes sense. I would assume there will be enough bolt left to get vise grips on it if I drill the head off? This is the first time I've tried to remove the forks. I don't know what it all looks like inside. Sent…
  10. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 16 Sep 2016 04:37 I was hoping to take her out this weekend for a nice long test ride. Going to be on hold. Trying to source another bolt in town tomorrow and see what Jamie says about drilling the bolt out. I can order it for $3 but…
  11. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 16 Sep 2016 02:17 Awesome. Stripped the bolt on the right leg trying to get it out. Yay. Guess this is on hold for a while. Tried cracking it loose while forks where on the bike to keep it all from moving. Left side went perfect. Right…
  12. 30 min fork oil change- On bike 16 Sep 2016 00:54 I just needed an extended one for the impact gun. I am going to be installing a DMR kit this weekend. Trying to cut down on the runs to the store during the project. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 15 Sep 2016 05:17 Finished installing the rear shock tonight. What a pain in the butt! I don't exactly know what I finally did right. I think it was lowering and raising the swing arm several times but I finally got it lined up. Trying…
  14. 30 min fork oil change- On bike 13 Sep 2016 02:43 What size is that Allen bolt in the bottom of the fork? 5mm or 6mm? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  15. How much oil? 7 Sep 2016 03:15 Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  16. How much oil? 6 Sep 2016 13:59 I have read throw different posts and realize fork level is set by measuring but how much oil am I looking at here? 1 bottle, 2, 5? Okay I realize it isn't 5 but do I need a bottle per fork? Sent from my iPad using…
  17. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 30 Aug 2016 14:01 Fair enough :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  18. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 28 Aug 2016 23:37 I laid it all out for her this morning. I softened her up with a foot massage and some sex, and then after breakfast I started. "I need to do some maintenance on the motorcycle". Then I explained all the reasons it was…
  19. Upgraded My Suspension to DMr 25 Aug 2016 16:13 I need my wife to read this. I am dying to redo my suspension and DMr is what I have been looking into. I rarely ride solo anymore. It's almost all 2 up commuting and touring with some spirited weekend day rides. The…
  20. Cleaning Helmet Pads [Liner] 21 Aug 2016 16:12 I use a delicate washing bag (that thing women wash their sexy stuff in) and put my liner in that. Keeps it from sticking to other Inge in the wash and makes them easy to find. Never had any trouble that way. I air dry…
  21. First time to Big Sur and Carmel 23 May 2016 03:17 Great trip. I did a ride for the whole length of highway 101. Did a side trip on highway 1 through Big Sur and Carmel. Beautiful area. Congrats on making it there. Should be on everyone's ride list. Sent from my iPad…
  22. Heyo. Looking At Vfrs 12 Apr 2016 00:44 I bought my VFR with factory side bags. I dropped the coin for the matching top case and bracket and I couldn't be happier. Mines a daily driver plus touring duty during the summer. I love the hard bags. They lock and…
  23. Fitted An Automatic Chain Oiler 4 Apr 2016 14:53 That's what's great about the pro oiler. I can turn it up or down with the push of a button on the dash. Plus it adds oil based on speed so faster equals more oil. I picked it up from a guy who bought it and then sold…
  24. Fitted An Automatic Chain Oiler 1 Apr 2016 04:15 I've got a pro oiler on mine. Love it. Controller is mounted on the dash so I can dial it up in the rain. I don't not miss oiling the chain. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  25. 02 800 Refresh 20 Mar 2016 18:08 Nice work. Looks good Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  26. Bike Dilemma 2 Feb 2016 04:32 I think it all comes down to not loving anything out there more than I love my VFR. I guess she is here to stay and she will get some fresh legs to work with. I like lots of individual things about each of the other…
  27. Bike Dilemma 25 Jan 2016 04:25 I have the BLS lowering pegs. Forgot to include those in my list. You lose track over the years lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thanks cogs. That was what I was thinking. I ride almost exclusively two up. The…
  28. Bike Dilemma 25 Jan 2016 01:48 Just second guessing myself. I love my VFR but something new is always fun. Plus I like the tech stuff on the FJR and RT. Of course you pay for it all and I can't afford the RT. A used FJR I could afford. The suspension…
  29. Bike Dilemma 25 Jan 2016 01:17 Thanks guys. I do have factory luggage on the VFR and with the top case I have no complaints on what i can carry. I am leaning towards doing the suspension and keeping her. We have had some great adventures together.…
  30. Bike Dilemma 24 Jan 2016 23:17 Here is my situation: I have a 2003 VFR that I have owned about 4.5 years. I love the bike. I came from a 94 ninja ZX6E and the VFR was a comfort and reliability upgrade for sure. It has allowed me to start doing a lot…
  31. 6Th Gen 4 Into 1 Exhaust 11 Aug 2015 20:24 Yeah, I wouldn't have bought it myself, but I'm glad the other guy did. I had a wtf moment when I was checking out the bike before I bought it but I have made it work. I'm glad it's there. Sent from my iPad using…
  32. Pillion / Seating Arrangement 11 Aug 2015 16:10 Scrap that seat. I had a Corbin. Heavy, not at comfortable for me, and wife didn't like it at all. Same thing. Any braking she slid forward. It sucked. I finally convinced her to let me get a custom seat (proof I'm…
  33. Vfr1200 In A Tight Slow Turn 11 Aug 2015 15:39 Look through the turn like others have suggested and drag some rear brake. That can make a big difference in keeping you from going too wide. I would get some cones and spend a Saturday in a school parking lot. You can…
  34. 6Th Gen 4 Into 1 Exhaust 10 Aug 2015 19:20 Sort of. More of a planning thing now. Of course I also learned to check the pads before beginning a long trip. I learned my lesson. It also keeps me from losing them :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  35. Cruise Control 10 Aug 2015 16:59 That atlas is expensive. I have a NEP style I got for less than $20. That combined with a cramp buster is all I use. I think the electronic cc on our bikes is trouble waiting to happen. I try not to upset the electric…
  36. 6Th Gen 4 Into 1 Exhaust 10 Aug 2015 16:15 I made a mistake years ago on an older bike. Did 530 miles along the coast with toasted front brakes. Had to ride the last 100 miles with metal on metal. Scary stuff. Old bike+weekend=no pads available to purchase on…
  37. 6Th Gen 4 Into 1 Exhaust 10 Aug 2015 15:49 I have the dummy can setup from two bros (installed by previous owner) and I actually like it a lot. I use the dummy can to hold my tool kit, tire repair, full set of Allen wrenches, rags, spare fuses, zip ties, 2 sets…
  38. Visit To Bmw Dealer Saved Me 20K 9 Aug 2015 16:59 I feel kind of the same way. I have been looking into upgrading my 6th gen to something in the FJR, ST, or Connie territory. But I just did 2800 miles following 101 from SoCal to Olympia and that VFR is t going…
  39. Seat Recommendation? 26 Nov 2013 04:21 I had a Corbin and went with a Russell Day Long and love it. The Corbin was better than stock, but no comparison to the RDL. Of course they cost different, but I love the RDL. If I bought another bike, it would probably…
  40. Honda Police Bars 30 Jun 2013 17:34 It says that you have to trim the windscreen. Do you know how much?
  41. OEM topcase rack install question 16 Jun 2012 00:05 DDO is correct. You mist use the short spacers with the side mounts. When I installed mine I found it was easiest if I loosened the side mounts so I could adjust the top mount and secure it first.
  42. Intercoms, Bluetooths, and Radios, Oh My! 15 Jun 2012 17:25 I have the Sena smh10 and couldn't be happier. Hooks up to my iPhone and I can voice command on rides, listen to music, get calls or chat with the girlfriend. We can even 3 way conference with my dad when we are all…
  43. Who Wears Earplugs, And Why? 15 May 2012 14:24 I always wear mine. From the first day I started riding. I have very good hearing and I want it to stay that way. When I go shooting I wear plugs and muffs. Because once its gone, it doesn't come back.
  44. Givi E55 and OEM sidebags- has anyone here done it? 12 Dec 2011 07:24 I have OEM bags and racks, with a Givi Topcase. What mount are you using?

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