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karhawk
237 posts recovered 14 threads started First seen 16 Mar 2012 Last seen 19 Sep 2012
Threads started
14 in the archive- Ride height on a 96 karhawk · 19 Sep 2012 – 22 Sep 2012
- +2 gearing and new 530 chain impressions karhawk · 17 Sep 2012 – 17 Sep 2012
- new chain, 16t front and 45t rear karhawk · 2 Sep 2012 – 19 Sep 2012
- 4th gen carb tuning karhawk · 7 Jul 2012 – 8 Jul 2012
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure karhawk · 29 Jun 2012 – 30 Jun 2012
- New battery still no crank karhawk · 23 May 2012 – 30 May 2012
- Best battery for 4th gen VFR's? karhawk · 23 May 2012 – 24 May 2012
- two things, coil related and clutch master cyl. karhawk · 7 May 2012 – 11 May 2012
- 07-08 Yamaha R1 rotors and 6 piston calipers karhawk · 4 May 2012 – 17 May 2012
- I forgot who did a 4th gen rear wheel cover karhawk · 4 May 2012 – 4 May 2012
- Need a rear shock for 4th gen VFR karhawk · 30 Apr 2012 – 4 May 2012
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer karhawk · 5 Apr 2012 – 18 Sep 2012
- SP1 upper triple with 05 R1 forks? karhawk · 3 Apr 2012 – 7 Apr 2012
- Erion exhaust karhawk · 18 Mar 2012 – 18 Mar 2012
Recent posts
Last 50 of 237- new chain, 16t front and 45t rear [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 17 September 2012 - 02:23 PM, said: [image: View Post]karhawk, on 17 September 2012 - 02:15 PM, said: [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 07 September 2012 - 09:53 PM, said: Was finally…
- Ride height on a 96 Generally speaking how low can you go in front? Measured from frame just above the bottom of the triple. to the center of the front axle. I want to avoid messing too much with the inherent handling characteristics. I…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer JeffLaurence You might consider 'Swiss cheeseing' the steel sprocket (lightening holes) Just a thought...... Thanks a good idea, the gears already are lighter then the factory boat anchors. Notice the rear gears beveled…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer New badging for the Italian Stallion [image: _IGP2500.JPG]
- new chain, 16t front and 45t rear [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 07 September 2012 - 09:53 PM, said: Was finally able to talk to the shop today. He didn't have any 530 chain but said when you're able locate a match, make sure you have 2 master…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer +2 rear chain gear and new DID VM 530 chain [image: _IGP2498.JPG]
- VFcRuiser show off Karhawk, was there a writup somewhere on your bike I missed, she's beautiful!! http://www.vfrdiscus...tallion-viffer/
- VFcRuiser show off Front looks too low, do you have enough clearance at full compression in front? here is my viffer: [image: Posted Image] I agree I want to go a little lower in front, pretty much stock height now. just.... but i like my…
- +2 gearing and new 530 chain impressions I installed a 45t rear on a 4th gen using a 530 VM DID 114t chain, a 112t would not fit. I really like the over all feeling of more torque throughout the rev band. For stop and go city riding it's great, but comes with…
- VFcRuiser show off I don't care what shipping to Bulgaria costs, I'll send you another Civic wheel for the stock 8 spoker from the top pic in post #12.....even swap. I'm not interested in tricycles, thanks :rolleyes: As for the project it…
- new chain, 16t front and 45t rear [image: View Post]bayarearider, on 03 September 2012 - 12:02 AM, said: Hey Chris, I've got a wrench in my hood that has an autoshop but also runs an AMA supersport team. I can ask him for the bits you need when he…
- new chain, 16t front and 45t rear [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 02 September 2012 - 01:13 PM, said: Maybe with a 15T front sprocket? If you've got the eccentric all the way forward & it doesn't fit, you are SOL. Yeah I'm pretty SOL I need one inner…
- new chain, 16t front and 45t rear It doesn't adjust enough to make the 45t rear fit, I read somewhere around here that the stock 112 link chain will work.
- new chain, 16t front and 45t rear I got a 112 DID Xring vm chain with stock front sprocket and 45t rear but it seems I'm one link short. I adjust concentric counter clockwise to shorten distance between gears right? Do I have to flip concentric and how…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer FinnRC36 karhawk FinnRC36 karhawk The Phantom karhawk Dutchy get that rust of yer chain pal! :tongue: (is it rust?) Yeah there is a little rust, it needs deep cleaning, the bike has just over 24k miles and my guess this…
- 4th gen carb tuning [image: View Post]gll429, on 07 July 2012 - 06:56 PM, said: popping is from the pair units.. pm sent It's de paired with proper covers
- 4th gen carb tuning 96 VFR Micron cut down slip on K and N filter unknown carb needles and jets It's been de paired with proper covers The plugs look a little too clean for my taste and it pops a little on decel My question, can I raise…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]FinnRC36, on 02 July 2012 - 06:50 AM, said: [image: View Post]karhawk, on 18 June 2012 - 11:43 AM, said: [image: View Post]The Phantom, on 18 June 2012 - 09:06 AM, said: [image: View Post]karhawk, on…
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure The Italian Stallion has: 4 wiring diagrams and 5 service manuals, one photo in the R1 manual had no spacer in the front hub but I did find the relevant photo with spacer after consulting the the pros around here, thanks
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure OK that makes sense, no center spacer too much bearing side load, the local dealer actually has the part, Thanks
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure [image: View Post]KPerham, on 29 June 2012 - 05:26 PM, said: I didn't use All Balls wheel bearings, but they do have a really usefull diagram on their website detailing the whole center spacer/ inner race thing. Give it…
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure [image: View Post]JIMLARCH, on 29 June 2012 - 03:45 PM, said: [image: View Post]KPerham, on 29 June 2012 - 03:22 PM, said: Maybe not using the dust seals? Don't know, I've never used their wheel bearings. The center…
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure Maybe the L side bearing was not pressed home far enough and the spacer ended up hitting the inner race too much.
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure [image: View Post]KPerham, on 29 June 2012 - 03:22 PM, said: Maybe not using the dust seals? Don't know, I've never used their wheel bearings. The center spacer should be just barely touching, so that you can still move…
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure I have an 07 Yamaha R1 fork set installed on a 96 VFR, the L front bearing failed after about 600 miles. I think I got them from all balls. I installed the bearings w/o the seals that came with the bearings since they…
- If VFR's last for ever, how come you see so few 4th. gens. on the road? [image: View Post]squidzilla, on 27 June 2012 - 05:54 PM, said: Maybe it cuz people are modding them to look like cbr600rr's :goofy: Or like MV Agustas! [image: Posted Image]
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 25 June 2012 - 10:04 AM, said: And you haven't posted pictures because... Why exactly?? :goofy: [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer We had a great ride yesterday, 300 miles approx. with lunch in Big Sur. I only had one thing fall off the bike and it was at a stop light. I did have a rubbing rotational noise up front that got a little worse as the…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]The Phantom, on 20 June 2012 - 03:03 AM, said: Definitely go 45T on the rear, and 16T on the front. Perfect gearing for a VFR that's more 'sport' than 'tour'. And when you flip your eccentric, the 45T…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 19 June 2012 - 04:57 PM, said: 2 sprockets and a chain, in 520 size instead of 530. Change out like normal. With standard 43t rear or 45t?
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 18 June 2012 - 06:26 PM, said: You should be able to get a 520 conversion kit with an aluminum rear sprocket. Normally I would get a 530 chain? What needs to be done with a 520 chain…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 18 June 2012 - 03:24 PM, said: Why do you want aluminum? It wears out so quickly. The sprocket is the lightest part in that area of the swingarm, outside of the pinch bolt. The extra…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]The Phantom, on 18 June 2012 - 09:06 AM, said: [image: View Post]karhawk, on 15 June 2012 - 01:45 PM, said: [image: View Post]Dutchy, on 15 June 2012 - 12:25 PM, said: get that rust of yer chain pal!…
- Went riding today, our friend Bill went down. Prayers needed. All the best to Bill and his family and to you for your help. A good idea to have a buddy along when riding.
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 10 June 2012 - 07:50 PM, said: Kicka$$ Good work!!! Some MV guys mentioned the front intake area would have had a radiator fairing just like the stock VFR has. I may try one but…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]thumper, on 16 June 2012 - 01:57 PM, said: Hey Karhawk, I just realized you are right across the bay from me. I love the look of the bike and the shots at Lands End! I especially admire your…
- Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? Mine was worth it for the bling factor the 6 piston calipers and 320mm rotors don't hurt. [image: _IGP2411.JPG]
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]Vee-Ef-Ar, on 15 June 2012 - 04:33 PM, said: Just read along on this one. Fabulous job I like how the MV fairing meets the side stand. Surely some of the folks over in MVland are equally impressed. I…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]Dutchy, on 15 June 2012 - 12:25 PM, said: get that rust of yer chain pal! :tongue: (is it rust?) Yeah there is a little rust, it needs deep cleaning, the bike has just over 24k miles and my guess this…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer I had to move the coils again because they interfered with the 929 shock, this time I made new brackets and laid them horizontally, 1st test with the new rear shock was impressive, the back end is more settled over…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]Mysta2, on 15 June 2012 - 07:45 AM, said: If I get a vote I want to put it for the red front fender. Really pulls out the front of the bike, with the black one the bodywork looks like it's leaning…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer Willy, on 10 June 2012 - 10:17 PM, said: Unbelievable. Geez - the foresight to even start this project amazes me. And the persistence to finish it. Well done! It was my good fortune to find a good 96 that needed body…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer CornerCarver, on 14 June 2012 - 11:25 PM, said: Very nice job Hawk, the bike looks amazing! ....how are you going to pin the shock extension to prevent from rotating under load? I had to do something to get back on the…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer Here is a revalved and re sprung 929 shock with my home made bracket. It's just a longer 10.9 bolt with an old shock bushing cut down to length, After some welding I'll install it today getting ready for a nice hot…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer 750four over at mvagusta.net was nice enough to render my photo with a red fender, I like it. [image: Posted Image]
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer The brakes are incredible! The stock brakes were great but these seem better when stopping at speed. 07 Yamaha R1 brakes with 320mm rotors 6 piston calipers and Brembo? radial master.
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 10 June 2012 - 11:33 PM, said: now imagine how sinister and groovy that set up would be in flat black. just sayin :ph34r: darth vador vffr
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 10 June 2012 - 08:02 PM, said: Any plans to paint the fender red? I hadn't though about it, it would look good I think but I paid good money for this perfect black one. I would have to…
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer Some glamour shots at Lands end in San Francisco [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- What about an "italian stallion" viffer This will have to do for now, I run dry chain lube so I won't get a lot of chain spray. I will go inside the swing arm once I do a dry run with some windshield washer tubing. [image: Posted Image]
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