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realistdreamer
130 posts recovered 15 threads started First seen 20 Feb 2012 Last seen 3 Aug 2014
Threads started
15 in the archive- Keith Code on the cheap realistdreamer · 22 Oct 2012 – 22 Oct 2012
- May 26th - Bay Area Roll Call Ride XXX realistdreamer · 16 May 2012 – 19 May 2012
- What is this? realistdreamer · 10 May 2012 – 15 May 2012
- Tankslapper full install? realistdreamer · 5 May 2012 – 5 May 2012
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? realistdreamer · 29 Apr 2012 – 1 May 2012
- Stator Readings - Need Advice realistdreamer · 6 Apr 2012 – 9 Apr 2012
- 6th Gen down on 405 in LA realistdreamer · 31 Mar 2012 – 31 Mar 2012
- Installing a VFRNess Correctly realistdreamer · 27 Mar 2012 – 28 Mar 2012
- Stator Replacement - Parts list realistdreamer · 27 Mar 2012 – 6 Apr 2012
- Owners Manuals and other 2000 VFR Owner's Manual (Non-US)New Maintenece File In vfrd downloads realistdreamer · 22 Mar 2012 – 22 Mar 2012
- Is ignorance bliss? -- Need help with '00 charging system realistdreamer · 22 Mar 2012 – 25 Mar 2012
- Part specs for fairing bolts realistdreamer · 16 Mar 2012 – 16 Apr 2012
- RD's Electrical Adventure Mods - Part 1 - The Prep realistdreamer · 12 Mar 2012 – 12 Mar 2012
- OMG! - Earplugs - A state of Zen realistdreamer · 11 Mar 2012 – 13 Mar 2012
- What to pay for? = 5th Gen electrical system realistdreamer · 8 Mar 2012 – 19 Mar 2012
Recent posts
Last 50 of 130- Seat Latch Stuck Thanks! This post saved me from all kinds of blasphemy. Off to get the blue loctite.
- Keith Code on the cheap I am by no means an expert rider. In fact, that's why I'm writing this post. There's a local guy here in the Bay Area that offers free riding clinics ( http://www.docwong.com/st-clinc/ ) with most of the material based…
- 11/3 - Bay Area/NorCal #7 - Mosquito Ridge & Wentworth Springs Jealous. I'll be in LA. Would like #8 in Monterey. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
- JUST PUSHED MY BIKE 3 MILES!!! DAG!!! When you're done with this 'adventure' please get yourself some kind of voltage meter or monitor. No use killing batteries and pushing bikes when you can have an early warning system.
- Replacing spark plugs on my 99 W PICS Wow! 30 minutes. I may DIY myself next time. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
- Stompgrip For A 5th Gen Well, it doesn't look as good on a light-colored bike (yellow), but I would have done a much worse job with universals and no guide, so thanks for this thread.
- SORE wrists after 1st Touring 1000 mile camping trip! Two things (both already mentioned): Arm/Wrist angle Body position I just scheduled a doctor's appt for tomorrow because of a 10-hour ride on June 10th. Have done my own research (see below), but since I pay for the…
- Riding Ergonomics I have this same issue on my 5th Gen. Will Heli's help with this angle issue? Would a shop be able to drill the holes for a "reasonable" cost?
- NEP or Vista Had vista on VF500F and prefer NEP on VFR Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
- Stranded! Sucks. We'll miss you this weekend. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
- First Honda and First VFR One day I hope to have enough cash that I could buy something that expensive and just let it sit for a decade. Lucky you, you found someone like that.
- Unforced Errors Over on our Bay Area ride http://www.vfrdiscus...-call-ride-xxx/ , we came upon a couple, he was on a V-Strom and I forget what she had and they were 10-15 UNDER and slowing up an Oldsmobile up the road to Mt. Hamilton.…
- 99 VFR - list of issues. point in right direction? Goto wiremybike.com and look at the wiring stuff R/Rs and harness, but I agree with everyone that you don't replace what works unless failure immediately fries other working parts.
- Got a 5th Gen and loving it I'll be the first to ask if you'd be willing to part with the sargeant? Also, us Norcal folks are heading on a great ride next week - check it out. http://www.vfrdiscus...-call-ride-xxx/ Updated: Oh yeah, welcome!
- Classic rectifier symptoms or something else? [image: View Post]mello dude, on 17 May 2012 - 12:35 AM, said: ^^ ^^^ - I think it was Tightwad that mentioned that he has seen several 5th gen R/R do the higher volts at idle and drop lower at revs. - Its been some…
- May 26th - Bay Area Roll Call Ride XXX Junction Cafe is on the Google map as a placemark with the address, website and photo. Any other placemarks/rest stops I should add?
- May 26th - Bay Area Roll Call Ride XXX Who’s Coming? I’ll try to keep it updated. I’m Down – Committed = Rewarded realistdreamer tincan1200 (picking up on Sierra Rd) Bayarearider seascout4856 jeffyjeff tjclyde bravnik tc339 (Thank God for good bosses) Maybe…
- May 26th - Bay Area Roll Call Ride XXX FINALIZED What: :idea3: An epic ride with fellow VFRDers. I was told to add the XXX to get interest :fing02: , but any XXX behavior will have to be for you single folks. When: Saturday, May 26th. Meetup time 9am.…
- VFR800 & Stebel Nautilus Air Horn Another 5th Gen install, but on the left. Only needed one bolt and a 90 degree brace. [image: index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=img_ctrl&img=584] Stebel Horn Mount - 90 degree brace 90 degree brace was my…
- What is this? OK. Wondering what new gadget I was missing out on.
- How old are our VFR owners? [image: View Post]cybershade69, on 12 May 2012 - 04:36 PM, said: Just turned 43 this week. Got my license last year. About 20 years late :sad: . But now that I have it having a blast. :tour: I love my VFR :wub: (Just…
- Minding his business ... then wham! OK, I would have been toast in this situation. The turning lanes going north/south are going before he sees green to east/west. That means north/south traffic should already be stopped to allow the north/south turns.…
- What is this? http://www.vfrdiscus...59137-img-1759/
- Minding his business ... then wham! [image: View Post]Coastie, on 09 May 2012 - 10:04 PM, said: Man that is terrible. That light was red for a long time. In intersections like that I always try to use other cars as rolling roadblocks. That's my usual…
- Minding his business ... then wham! The only accident I've had was basically the same thing. What's worse here, is he couldn't have seen it coming. He was blocked by the drivers in the left turn lane. That driver would have been T-boned by the minivan if…
- Yet another Help me choose which Viffer to buy. Definitely 3 and get a better deal.
- Chain cleaning, what's your regimen? Thanks for this thread. I got the bike with a chain with a few workable kinks, so I've kept it. Used Motul chain clean to clean it, but thinking of going the WD40 route from now on. Using PJ1 lube for now, but thinking…
- Choices Banks can be a pain about ' large' purchases during the buying process . Be careful it doesn't change your loan ( assuming you're borrowing from a bank) Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
- Choosing a training program [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 07 May 2012 - 02:09 AM, said: 4 dont forget to have fun. It's not that bad, and yet it is. Stay within your limits. Learn what you can. I'm reading Total Control by Lee Parks and it's…
- How old are our VFR owners? realistdreamer, on 05 May 2012 - 04:36 PM, said: 42 and got a Honda Elite 150DLX for college, a VF500F for grad school and now my VCR for everything else. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Darn auto-complete. "VFR"…
- How old are our VFR owners? 42 and got a Honda Elite 150DLX for college, a VF500F for grad school and now my VCR for everything else. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
- Tankslapper full install? Seen many threads with the tank protector which I've already installed. Haven't seen much on the full install and no pictures when I searched. Anyone do a full install? For those who haven't, many dings/scratches on the…
- Aftermarket Accessory Sockets? Got a waterproof one from West Marine.
- Automotive equivilants for head light bulbs? Bike was new to me and I read alignment was compromised with the tabs removed, so I bought these http://www.casportto...ycle/17120.html $10 insurance. Bought 2 of these bulbs http://www.amazon.co...ils_o02_s00_i00
- Brake Modulator Install Help [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 02 May 2012 - 08:02 PM, said: I can speak to the Signal Dynamics. Both bulbs flash in a Wig Wag pattern for XXseconds then Three longer simultaneous flashes, then solid until the…
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 30 April 2012 - 02:49 PM, said: If you want another opinion, here's a shop that "Road Rider" in San Jose referred me to (just up the street from them). http://superbikeperformance.com/…
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? Suspension guy is at the track today so counterpart suggested I order the brake pads and seal kit to get them coming. Come in tomorrow to test sag with suspension guy to see if springs needed. I suggested I order parts…
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? Thanks everyone. I take her in in the morning. They have a suspension tech, but mostly do work for track racers. They even do pit crew work. I'll probably have to talk them down from some harsh stiff setup, but they…
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? Definitely rebuild only. Spring/Oil/Shim/Valve recommendations??? My riding style is freeway to church and then twisties after church. Mostly we'll maintained roads. I will not be doing track days, nor will I be…
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? Definitely getting seals and oil replaced on both sides. I would be beside myself if I got the right fixed and the left failed a week later. As for mods, should I change the springs/valving/shims/oil? Based on oil…
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? No space, no tools and a severe fear of working on components that can be done improperly and cause me headaches for months. I'm a condo dweller with some hand tools and no electric where the bike lives. I've done the…
- Inexpensive Front Suspension Mods? Today I found out my right front fork seal is ripped and spewing fluid everywhere. This is not a repair I'm going to take on myself and my wife is going to be none to happy about more $$$ after all of my mods to my…
- Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete A single-purpose device ought to be better at that single purpose. 80% of my riding will not need GPS at all. For the 20% I have a smartphone mount that works with my gloves with the conductive thread I've sewn in.…
- Bike doesn't seem to "lean" enough while on the side stand This is a good discussion because I've felt the same way but have no idea what is standard or how to test.
- Headlight Modulator? [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 25 April 2012 - 07:37 PM, said: Won't we look like VFR "Chp's" on a group ride...:D Cars think I'm CHP now. Folks slow down and that is exactly what I DON'T want.
- Headlight Modulator? [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 25 April 2012 - 06:49 PM, said: [image: View Post]realistdreamer, on 24 April 2012 - 10:54 PM, said: I have this one from Signal Dynamics http://signaldynamic...emart&Itemid=77 and…
- Headlight Modulator? I have this one from Signal Dynamics http://signaldynamic...emart&Itemid=77 and installed the sensor in the headlight adjustment cover [image: index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=img_ctrl&img=584] Headlight…
- POSSIBLY THE UGLIEST VFR EVER This is what happens with people on mind altering substances have too much time on their hands. Both of these ideas probably had a reasonable beginning and were taken WAY too far.
- Mirror extenders 5th gen and 6th gen gaging interest Burkhardt ultimately sent me mine, but they came out of the blue after a complaint to Paypal. If you can get them by phone, maybe they've fixed their issues. The product looks great and works fine.
- Sport riding while staying seated I feel I'm truly a beginner, but I feel way more comfortable with the bike standing up straighter which works when I'm hanging off. My hanging off probably isn't anything to write home about yet, as I don't drag my…
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