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All 23- Too Funny Not To Share First published in '78... First? You mean to say they ran a second printing? I forgot to quote Red Runner... :P
- New Vfr800 Vtec Will Be Introduced At Eicma. "The VFR800F will be available in the following colour options: Pearl Glare White, Darkness Black Metallic, Victory" Darkness black, hard up for adjectives...??? The side zorst is pox, love the 10 spoke...
- Fender Eliminator If you can find/fab the cross bracket, the fender support looks acceptable... [image: 247620_4075417614468_1172688160_n.jpg]
- Easy Mod To Use Your Smartphone As A Gps Hud So this uses info based on triangulation on cell towers? I assume it is pretty accurate? Have you compared it to standard GPS speeds? Most, if not all smart phones have actual gps receivers in them these days... My HTC…
- Vfr800 Vs. Tiger 1050 If they have fixed the gearbox and stator issues, buy one... I've only had one short ride but found it comfy with bucket loads of useable power... Edit: mates is an '09 I think, he had gearbox issues but yet to…
- Powerlet Termin-8 I've looked at powerlet time and time again, I just can't fathom how they can charge what they do for what you get... Seen a couple of items first hand and quite frankly, anyone with opposable thumbs, access to google…
- 6Th Gen Vfr 800 Chain Noise? Sounds like a siezed link or two somewhere in there... Rotate by hand and visually check, could also be a worn countershaft sprocket - how many miles...???, how old...???, service history of the chain...???
- Fan Control - Choose To Turn Fan On Or Off Or Allow The Bike To Control Fan on early in traffic is the only thing I'm after but too lazy to sort it at the moment... On the power draw - the VFR uses a shunt reg, the alternator runs full tilt all the time and excess power is drawn off by the…
- Plasti-Dip Testing With Pics $60/gallon... :ohmy: That stuff is AU$70/litre (2 pints) here in Oz... :pissed:
- Sidi Boot Feedback interesting to see comments on sidi being narrow - I have very broad feet and sidi's are one of the few boots that fit them... Also the adjustable upper boot means they are also one of the few boots that fit my calves,…
- Sidi Boot Feedback Every foot has it's match in boots, like lids for heads... Sidi's fit me well, current pair 5+ years, sole still in good nick, velcro still functioning fine, can walk around for a couple of hours no probs in them…
- Heavy pics makes slow loading pages I've had no issue with image heavy threads, even from work and that's saying something... Work server is in HongKong, I am in Oz so all requests are routed half way around the globe before they get to me... Running…
- Air intake duct [image: View Post]Beck, on 23 October 2012 - 12:23 PM, said: Depending on what model VFR and type of induction system you have, but adding a ram air system is certainly a much more complicated thing to do than just…
- Tire concerns from a newbie Just to show you the result of something completely left of field taking your attention for a moment, the following was the result of a bee entering my helmet at the apex of a corner - a moments distraction meant I…
- Tire concerns from a newbie As everyone above has noted - it's not about us being holier than thou, just that harsh words from the get-go can actually make a person stand back for a moment and if that keep a little girls dad around for a bit…
- Hi-Viz Helmets and clothing A number of years ago in a motorcycle mag, one of the editors did a test to see if Hi-Vis clothing would make a noticeable difference in riding around town, so I don't remember all the specifics, just the main points.…
- VFR800 vs other lightweight ST's Bags- Wobbly, leaky and dont even hold a full face helmet. What? yes, they don't hold anything more than a sandwich and wont even keep it dry. Always interesting to come across tid bits like this... Makes me wonder if…
- VFR800 Titanium Headers [image: View Post]in2rusty, on 16 September 2012 - 10:10 PM, said: I understand a set of titanium headers isnt the cheapest way to lose weight, but as i still have the stock headers, i was going to upgrade to the motad…
- went down today That's more than a bit shit mate, nice that blame wasn't apportioned to you though... I guess if there's an upshot here, you have something to keep you occupied for the next 9 months...?!?!?!?
- ATGATT????? [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 28 August 2012 - 06:09 PM, said: I don't get what you're asking? You can ride your bike in a bikini top and speedos for all anyone cares. It's a personal decision. Like asking what kind of…
- For those contemplating FMF on the 800... I've got my eyes on these as an upcoming purchase. Darn things were expensive though - I guess all the brands are. I purchased from the US and saved near on AU$1k over Oz prices - your expensive is my bargain...!!!…
- For those contemplating FMF on the 800... I'm happy with the look and sound - need to get another drive-by vid with vtec kicked in...
- For those contemplating FMF on the 800... I installed the FMF Apex carbon/titanium slipons recently... Unfortunately I didn't remember to take loads of pics but here's what I have plus a ride-by sound vid.. [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] [video:…
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