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mk2davis

347 posts recovered 31 threads started First seen 22 Mar 2012 Last seen 3 Sep 2017

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  1. Everything else works . . . tach is dead! mk2davis 8 29 Dec 2016 30 Dec 2016 mk2davis · 29 Dec 2016 – 30 Dec 2016
  2. Where To Find Metric Speed Nuts? mk2davis 3 30 Mar 2016 30 Mar 2016 mk2davis · 30 Mar 2016 – 30 Mar 2016
  3. An Easy Day's Work mk2davis 6 23 Nov 2015 24 Nov 2015 mk2davis · 23 Nov 2015 – 24 Nov 2015
  4. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? mk2davis 52 14 Sep 2015 7 Mar 2016 mk2davis · 14 Sep 2015 – 7 Mar 2016
  5. 4Th Of July Vacation mk2davis 7 24 Jun 2015 6 Jul 2015 mk2davis · 24 Jun 2015 – 6 Jul 2015
  6. Neutral Light On All The Time mk2davis 5 5 May 2015 6 May 2015 mk2davis · 5 May 2015 – 6 May 2015
  7. Clutch Not Disengaging After Clutch Change mk2davis 3 4 May 2015 5 May 2015 mk2davis · 4 May 2015 – 5 May 2015
  8. Can I Keep It? Can I Keep It? I Just Followed Me Home . . . mk2davis 10 23 Apr 2015 26 Apr 2015 mk2davis · 23 Apr 2015 – 26 Apr 2015
  9. Lower Fairings - 3Rd Vs 4Th Gen mk2davis 7 4 Nov 2014 10 Nov 2014 mk2davis · 4 Nov 2014 – 10 Nov 2014
  10. Carb Details/jetting Advice - 3G mk2davis 14 22 Feb 2014 22 Mar 2014 mk2davis · 22 Feb 2014 – 22 Mar 2014
  11. 4Th Gen Exhaust Pics mk2davis 6 12 Jan 2014 12 Jan 2014 mk2davis · 12 Jan 2014 – 12 Jan 2014
  12. 3Rd Gen Carb Balance Specs mk2davis 9 9 Jun 2013 10 Jun 2013 mk2davis · 9 Jun 2013 – 10 Jun 2013
  13. Group Hooliganism To Song Dog Ranch! June 22-23 mk2davis 20 29 May 2013 12 Jun 2013 mk2davis · 29 May 2013 – 12 Jun 2013
  14. Need To Source Carb Vacuum Ports mk2davis 12 24 May 2013 2 Aug 2016 mk2davis · 24 May 2013 – 2 Aug 2016
  15. Mad Props To Tightwad! mk2davis 1 25 Apr 2013 25 Apr 2013 mk2davis · 25 Apr 2013 – 25 Apr 2013
  16. Because its never too early to think about laguna seca mk2davis 38 15 Mar 2013 25 Jul 2013 mk2davis · 15 Mar 2013 – 25 Jul 2013
  17. Gpr Exhaust? mk2davis 5 8 Mar 2013 1 Aug 2013 mk2davis · 8 Mar 2013 – 1 Aug 2013
  18. 3rd gen looking for slip on mk2davis 12 27 Feb 2013 10 Jun 2013 mk2davis · 27 Feb 2013 – 10 Jun 2013
  19. 3Rd Gen Seat Latch? Need Pics mk2davis 14 15 Jan 2013 28 Jan 2013 mk2davis · 15 Jan 2013 – 28 Jan 2013
  20. 3Rd Gen Fork Question mk2davis 15 11 Jan 2013 2 Feb 2013 mk2davis · 11 Jan 2013 – 2 Feb 2013
  21. 3Rd Gen Exhaust Needs To Just Be A Little Louder mk2davis 6 7 Jan 2013 7 Jan 2013 mk2davis · 7 Jan 2013 – 7 Jan 2013
  22. Performance Drop From Seperating Exhaust 3Rd Gen mk2davis 4 6 Jan 2013 20 Jan 2013 mk2davis · 6 Jan 2013 – 20 Jan 2013
  23. 3G oil change schedule mk2davis 28 3 Oct 2012 7 Oct 2012 mk2davis · 3 Oct 2012 – 7 Oct 2012
  24. New MRA Touring for 3G mk2davis 5 13 Jul 2012 23 Jul 2012 mk2davis · 13 Jul 2012 – 23 Jul 2012
  25. Carb work and PAIR delete worth it? mk2davis 18 9 Jul 2012 11 Jul 2012 mk2davis · 9 Jul 2012 – 11 Jul 2012
  26. International Title Service - be VERY patient mk2davis 1 11 Jun 2012 11 Jun 2012 mk2davis · 11 Jun 2012 – 11 Jun 2012
  27. Ping goes the weasel mk2davis 6 3 May 2012 4 May 2012 mk2davis · 3 May 2012 – 4 May 2012
  28. Cool idea, or just silly? mk2davis 47 17 Apr 2012 11 May 2012 mk2davis · 17 Apr 2012 – 11 May 2012
  29. What adventures are you planning this year mk2davis 19 5 Apr 2012 7 Apr 2012 mk2davis · 5 Apr 2012 – 7 Apr 2012
  30. R/R warning mk2davis 44 25 Mar 2012 7 Nov 2014 mk2davis · 25 Mar 2012 – 7 Nov 2014
  31. So what's your MPG??? mk2davis 44 22 Mar 2012 24 Sep 2012 mk2davis · 22 Mar 2012 – 24 Sep 2012

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  1. New owner - a couple of kinks. 3 Sep 2017 02:28 I know I'm jumping ahead, but as soon as you get the carbs figured out, and it seems like you are well on your way, check the recharging system via "the drill". This is the weak point of these bikes. While I have had…
  2. purchased a 1992 Honda VFR 27 Jun 2017 00:35 I second the knights design letting pegs. I liked mine. I had different experiences with my 91 rr than snowdog, but maybe I was just unlucky. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
  3. purchased a 1992 Honda VFR 19 Jun 2017 05:39 I think I had the Shindegen FH020AA. After eating OEM style ones like candy, I got 40k miles out of the Shindegen when I sold the bike. And I cannot recommend the VFRness enough. I got another full volt when I converted…
  4. purchased a 1992 Honda VFR 18 Jun 2017 19:49 That's a sharp looking bike! Side cases are tough. I always used soft bags, and that seemed to work. Regarding the r/r, I replaced mine with the shindegen and a VFRness from Tightwad (he's a member on the forum), along…
  5. 1997 750, Popping/Clicking, Believed to be Chain 7 Jun 2017 03:05 I'm not saying anyone's suggestion is inaccurate, because I would tend to come to the same conclusion. But to play the devil's advocate, in your initial post, you said it seem to come from the front end. So I'm…
  6. Replace '97 with a '01???? 24 May 2017 23:16 I should have mentioned this earlier, but the abs is why I decided to get the the 6th gen. Whatever you decide, I can't recommend a VFRness from Tightwad enough along with an onboard voltmeter. Sent from my SCH-I545…
  7. Replace '97 with a '01???? 24 May 2017 02:14 I had a 3rd gen, now have a 6th, and my brother has a 5th (99?). I do miss my GDC's, although the chassis and suspension are no doubt better on the 6th. I love having hard bags on the 6th, which makes touring so much…
  8. Everything else works . . . tach is dead! 29 Dec 2016 16:02 Vanion2: I do in fact have a 6th gen. I should have stated that previously. I will look and see what I can see, thanks for the guidance
  9. Everything else works . . . tach is dead! 29 Dec 2016 04:39 They are light enough, i figure why not?!? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
  10. Everything else works . . . tach is dead! 29 Dec 2016 03:09 About a month ago a lovely young lady helped me customize some bodywork (clutch side) with her Prius. After doing some creative ABS bodywork, everything is fine except my tach doesn't work. When I say everything else is…
  11. Questions About Fuel Filter And Theromstat 6 Apr 2016 15:53 You got the part number, Google is your friend!
  12. Questions About Fuel Filter And Theromstat 6 Apr 2016 14:50 PICS! We need Pics. 1- If it's easy, why not do the fuel filter? If it's not easy, I wouldn't make an effort. If it aint broke . . . 2- My 3rd gen ran VERY cold all the time. Changing t-stat did not do a damn thing. I…
  13. Where To Find Metric Speed Nuts? 30 Mar 2016 19:50 I've looked at that site, fastenal, boltdepot.com (which has great prices otherwise). The closest I have found is from McMaster Carr, but they are rectangular and not square, and don't quite look OEM.. [image:…
  14. Where To Find Metric Speed Nuts? 30 Mar 2016 18:53 I've taken up the hobby of giving some attention to a older neglected bikes. Of course, part of this process is replacing hardware that is either missing or worn. I am having a heck of a time finding M4 and M5 speed…
  15. Mutazu Panniers 10 Mar 2016 23:13 I have a Shad mount for a Give top case that I am really happy with. Even works with the factory Honda saddlebags.
  16. Instead Of Painting The Frame, How About Wrapping It? 3 Mar 2016 20:13 In my limited experience, plastidip doesn't like heat all that much. It will stay on, it actually wore much better than I expected. But what was near heat didn't peal off, it flaked off. In little teeny tiny pieces.
  17. 03 Vfr800 Cage 21 Jan 2016 16:42 I remember reading the thread, or one of the threads, as I am sure there are a few. . . . Was the front mounted radiator from a TL? Try here:…
  18. Official Ca Meet: Tour De Sur April Trip 14 Jan 2016 21:46 I just came back from a New Years ride up to Monterey. Not surprisingly, the ride was amazing. Ancient Chinese secret, riding from SLO to Monterey on New Year's Day = NO traffic + NO cops. 3 LEO's on the way home on…
  19. Mysterious Change Of Engine Character & Power Loss After Carb Syncing? 13 Jan 2016 20:35 I don't think it would be the fuel pump. There are some members that are running 3rd/4th gen bikes without a fuel pump at all, and the change is only apparent after sustained high speed runs. From what I have read. With…
  20. Mysterious Change Of Engine Character & Power Loss After Carb Syncing? 13 Jan 2016 16:34 A couple of things piqued my curiosity. And FWIW, I am no guru, and these are not absolute by any stretch. As I understand it, the bogging issue you describe seems inconsistent with a carb scync issue. A carb scync and…
  21. An Easy Day's Work 23 Nov 2015 17:45 I recently came into possession of a 2002 VFR. With 70k miles on the clock, it was just broken in. She wasn't pristine, but did come with factory saddlebags and appeared to be cared for by the previous owner. Some…
  22. Top Case(Bestem) For Vfr800 Vtec 21 Oct 2015 00:16 That DOES help. What store did you buy the Shad rack from? All the prices I'm finding are much more than you paid. Thanks!
  23. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 17 Oct 2015 03:26 Let me recap. Long story short, with stock everything but a shindegen 20 rr, I was getting 13.4 at idle, 13.7 at 5k unloaded, 13.4 with brights. Less that idle, but it was stay and it worked. I guess. Enter the VFRness.…
  24. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 9 Oct 2015 03:54 Installed the shindegen rr today. At idle 13.3v, but at 5k only 13.5-6v. A rock steady voltage reading, but obviously a little low. Custom vfrness ordered. My volt meter is reading within .1v of readings at the battery.
  25. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 1 Oct 2015 19:54 My wiring looks good. My connectors look good, and I am not getting any change the longer I ride. I would a assume that a symptom of bad wiring could be a decline in voltage as questionable areas become more so. While a…
  26. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 30 Sep 2015 15:00 After riding around for 45 minutes yesterday, mostly freeway . . . 13.3 idle, 13.7 at 5k low beams, 13.4 at 5k high beans. Requesting RMA.
  27. Volt Meter Intsall With Pdm60 Power Distribution Module 29 Sep 2015 22:45 Lookin good! Ball park, what did that voltmeter run you? It looks similar to a Honda Marine meter that I remember being a little pricey.
  28. Top Case(Bestem) For Vfr800 Vtec 29 Sep 2015 15:07 This is going to be a bit confusing. As I understand it, Givi is the OEM supplier of saddlebags to Honda. But the Honda OEM bags and Give bags for that Honda are wildly different. And the Givi tail rack fit with the…
  29. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 29 Sep 2015 15:00 I got a Ricks RR (which is what I believe was on there originally now that I can compare the two physically), and I am now actually getting more voltage at 5k than I am at idle, but it still seems low. 13.1 and 13.7.…
  30. Top Case(Bestem) For Vfr800 Vtec 25 Sep 2015 23:32 Will that work with your saddlebags, and are your saddlebags Honda, Givi, or other?
  31. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 23 Sep 2015 22:49 I am intentionally withholding identifying information until things get resolved. I have no reason to believe that this company will not act with integrity, but I don't want to start to weigh in one way or another until…
  32. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 23 Sep 2015 04:24 I'll trace the wires later this week, but I think this may be a case of incorrect advertising. I'm a big fan of the vfrness on my 3rd gen.
  33. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 23 Sep 2015 02:28 My idle is at 1k. Battery voltage key off is 12.6, key on 12.3. BRand of rr and stator is unknown. It's a new to me bike and I don't trust previous owner mods. I don't know about the stator recall, but I know the blue…
  34. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 22 Sep 2015 19:25 I followed the instructions for testing the RR provided by the seller of the unit. I think it tested out okay, 525, 526, 527 on the diode test off the negative lead. Tests off the positive lead were all open. Seems high…
  35. 2003 Engine Stalling 21 Sep 2015 17:10 What is your battery voltage?
  36. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 20 Sep 2015 08:03 I'm going to send the new rr back. I get worse voltage with it than with the original rr, which still isn't ideal. I'm sure the company will test it, and I'll post the outcome. I'll try the Shingen (not spelled right)…
  37. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 18 Sep 2015 14:35 So either the new RR has the same problem, or its something else. My VDC at @ idle is now 12.8, @ 5k RPM 12.4. Thoughts? I don't remember how old my battery is, but it is not currently a suspect. It seems to hold a…
  38. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 14 Sep 2015 17:22 Great minds think alike.
  39. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 14 Sep 2015 14:37 I've had good luck with Ricks on my 3rd gen. I thought desired VAC at idle was 20V, and at 5k was 60V, but I'm happy to learn I'm incorrect. I'll do some shopping.
  40. 2002 With Charging Issues - How High Is Too High? 14 Sep 2015 04:41 I'm usually not too bad with electronics (I've had to learn), but this one has me stumped. A 2002 with 70k miles, new to me, a FZ-1 fuseblock with only the on board voltmeter connected. Now the stats: VDC at idle: 13.4V…
  41. Is My Front Axle Missing Something? 9 Sep 2015 20:10 You are fine. The side that is round has a shoulder, and the axle only tightens from one side.
  42. Hispanic Slammer And Yokel Do Eu 2016 9 Sep 2015 20:05 I was looking into a similar trip, and I seem to recall something about not being able to buy a bike in the EU because I am not a part of the EU. I'm sure someone will correct me if this is not right, but I think I'm…
  43. 2006 Vfr Dash, Brake Lights And Headlights Fuse Keeps Blowing! 1 Sep 2015 16:33 I don't want to artificially inflate the numbers, Duc2V4 was the friend I was referring to in my post. Sorry to out you, D.
  44. 2006 Vfr Dash, Brake Lights And Headlights Fuse Keeps Blowing! 1 Sep 2015 14:51 I JUST bought a 6th gen, and was talking to a buddy of mine last night who had a similar issue of headlight/instrument panel fuse popping with his. For him, his brake switch leads were ground out on his front lever.…
  45. 4Th Of July Vacation 6 Jul 2015 04:14 Back home safe. The trip was amazing, write up to follow when i have time
  46. 4Th Of July Vacation 24 Jun 2015 18:19 I'm planning a 1100 mile trip from July 1-5. Starting at home, staying in San Luis Obispo, SF, Lake Tahoe, and Lone Pine. See map below. My schedule is loose, and I'll be staying at hostels the whole way. Yes, I'll be…
  47. Stucks At Around 6K 11 Jun 2015 18:54 If your bike is in neutral will it rev past 6k?
  48. Toying With The Name, Interceptor 4 Jun 2015 16:40 I think it solely has to do with marketing, what will sell better where and what is best for the brand. That is why Acura stopped selling Legend's and Integra's and started selling TL's and RSX's, to place a greater…
  49. My Vfr 750 Streetfighter Project :) 15 May 2015 20:11 What a great looking machine! Very well done.
  50. Possibly Goodbye Vfrs And Thanks! 13 May 2015 23:05 Sweet exhaust! I am not trying to persuade you one way or another, but I just bought some Knight Designs lowering pegs, and it made a world of difference.

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