Member record · ID 25757
dalesvfr
114 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 26 Sep 2012 Last seen 10 Jul 2015
Threads started
2 in the archiveRecent posts
Last 50 of 114- Identify This Crap! Rat poison. I have never seen green stove pellets, and mice wouldn't eat those anyway. I was cleaning out a basement for someone and there were those boxes all along the sill. I also found a dead cat behind the furnace,…
- Auroras In February - Help Me Plan I saw an aurora from my location south of Buffalo one August back in the early 80s. I was mesmerized. If it happens for you, you won't ever forget it.
- "packing The Essentials" List I did my first motocamping thing recently. I used a Thermarest 20 inch wide pad and my neck was in agony for days afterwards. It went back and I need to find a smallish inflatable mattress. And a slightly bigger tent -…
- 2015 Crossrunner . . . Not Bad I have an 03 VFR which is exciting and an NC700X which is upright and comfortable. I wonder if one motor would fit in the other's frame? Would require a real gas tank and not the frunk...
- The "egg On Your Face" Thread Chain oil flung onto center stand tang. Foot slips. Bike goes boom. Paint can on garage floor. Dented gas tank. Tank bra. Life goes on.
- Bike Dead. What To Do? If it always happens after rain why not shoot some WaterDisplacement40 into the switch and see what happens before you go snip snip? In any event get a half cover over the bike to protect the switchgear during the rainy…
- Taller Touring Windscreen? I have the clamp on vario X-creen from MRA on my 6th gen. I've played with it's position a lot but I haven't noticed much difference for my $150 investment, though.
- Heli Bars Vs Handlebar Conversion Vs ? I did what RichVee4 did, but used Honda 599/919 bars as they are higher still and pulled back a touch more than the ones that come in the Spiegler kit. They accomplish that by being narrower which was no problem for me.…
- Fuse Block Mounting Location? What he said. I just used a couple pieces of sticky backed velcro to affix it. You can tap into the tail light right there for switched power. If you have a Sargent seat the thicker pan may rub against the top, but it…
- Bigger Fuel Tank I didn't say crossing a border. I know people who rode trails or toured Alaska and have used a bleach jug. I didn't say I condone it recommend it or plan on doing it, but when you have a two hundred mile stretch between…
- Bigger Fuel Tank I wouldn't do it - people who've toured Alaska on KLRs and BMW GS's and such do it. Probably not a lot of DOT checking for it up there.
- The Ultimate Vfr I'd like shaft drive and enough hose/cable length to put some UJM style high bars on. Oh, and an electric windscreen would be nice. might as well get ST1300 or an FJR1300 ? :comp13: Knock 200 pounds off and I would.…
- The Ultimate Vfr I'd like shaft drive and enough hose/cable length to put some UJM style high bars on. Oh, and an electric windscreen would be nice.
- Acetone To Weld Body Panels? This is a good tutorial: http://hondatrailcts...ts#.U-FfcmMvevY
- Alarm/security @expvet - when I lived in Brooklyn back in the 80s and 90s NOBODY paid attention to car alarms. They just pissed people off trying to sleep. Have times changed?
- Bigger Fuel Tank Why wouldn't you just get a couple of Rotopax fuel packs and the mount for a Givi type rack? Or do what folks did in the old days - use one gallon bleach bottles (because they are usually the thickest). Edited July 27,…
- Help. Need Painting Advice, Went Down On Hard Bag. You could paint them black and put a GIVI logo on them. I bought a used red Shad topcase for my wife's green bike. I hit the colored top with Rustoleum peelable black rubber wheel coating. It looks good, is reversible…
- Cbr 650F Could This Be The Next Sport Tourer For Honda? Or The Perfect Bike? Thanks for the link to the CR forums - I'll check it out. As far as a new VFR is concerned, that isn't in the budget. Right now I have my sixth gen and a CRF250L. I put way more miles on the 250 because of the light…
- Cbr 650F Could This Be The Next Sport Tourer For Honda? Or The Perfect Bike? I was thinking of one of these or a Triumph Street Triple R. Or maybe the Yamaha FZ-07. I've done all I can to the VFR to get my position more upright but at the end of a long ride my wrists are still in pain. If anyone…
- Now I Have A Reason To Alter The 95 Ouch. But you seem to have a good outlook and this becomes an opportunity for personalization. "Handlebars started shaking so violently..." - needs some 'splainin.'
- Is It Worth 500 Bucks? Seafoam goes in gas. I've used in small engines and my bikes for the last few years because of ethanol. Had a pressure washer that sat with old gas for about three years. No hope of starting. Before I pulled the carb…
- Is It Worth 500 Bucks? Seafoam.
- Battery Life. Tru Gel Vs Yuasa Vs. Deltran Lion. I was at Rhinebeck Antique Motorcyle meet and people from Deltran were set up there. Couldn't believe how light the Lion's were. Right next to them they sold plain old Battery Tenders, and Battery Tender Jrs with a…
- 2014 Vfr Caution Surprised they claim the wheels are bent but you never noticed any difference in handling. Odd situation and a major bummer on a brand new ride. Edited June 12, 2014 by dalesvfr
- Is It Worth 500 Bucks? Used to be able to buy cork gasket material in different thicknesses at auto parts store to make your own. That and a little bottle of gasket shellac. Put the bowl on the material and hit around it with spray paint for…
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics @BigB - Did you sand and polish the top clamp and risers and bars? That looks purty.
- Is It Worth 500 Bucks? I had a chafed wire once that I had to cut and reconnect. All I had was a plastic wire nut for a lamp. It did the job for years.
- Is It Worth 500 Bucks? Congrats. Look forward to watching progress. As an aside, you have some really dodgy wiring connections going on under the hood of your truck. But you know that.
- Battery Life. Tru Gel Vs Yuasa Vs. Deltran Lion. Only thing that stopped me from getting the Deltran was the fact that when I added a fusebox and powerlet I kept all my wire runs as short as possible. I don't know if I could even pull them an inch to meet the posts on…
- Battery Life. Tru Gel Vs Yuasa Vs. Deltran Lion. Battery died on my '03. It 's a Bikemaster TruGel that was already installed when I bought the bike. I googled the number stamped on the top and it starts with 'K' which I read means the case was manufactured in 2011.…
- Tire Thickness When Showing Cord Yes, but do the cords withstand the contact against asphalt as well as rubber does? Will the tire overheat and have a chance of blowout?
- Paint Job And Powder Coating Questions Try some white vinegar on those black spots. Or you could use Softscrub and a stiff brush.
- Paint Job And Powder Coating Questions There's a product called a 'stud lever' that looks much better than a slide hammer for pulling dents. But obviously you want to make sure your tank is totally free of gas fumes before you attempt such a thing. Might be…
- After Replacing Battery Starter Runs But Engine's Not Starting Can you rephrase? Is the engine turning over? Fuel? Spark?
- Input On Hard Luggage For 2012 Vfr1200 Dct I'd go for the ST1300 if the size isn't an issue. Bags already there and a great electric windscreen to boot.
- No Signals, Horn Or Brake Light, Not The Fuse You'd know if VFRness is installed - by battery instead of a 30 amp main fuse you'd have two 20 amp fuses (if I recall correctly). Easy to spot.
- Key Turns, Nothing Happens Maybe his previous bikes were all Harleys.
- Key Turns, Nothing Happens You said you 'don't believe' the sidestand will make a difference - have you tried sitting on the bike with it up?
- 2007 Vfr Problems After Wash Battery should have a smidge over 12 volts when everything is off. What do you have? And clean your bike with Honda Polish or Maxima SC1 polish or even Lemon Pledge - shooting water at switches and such is a bad idea.
- Hello And Colour Opinions Cheapest is just fix the damage with the same color. I have an Italian Red and would prefer the silver had I found one - my Hi-viz gear wouldn't look so whorish on a silver bike.
- 2014 Vfr Coming To America! Notice the destination charge on Honda's site now? Honda is the only manufacturer adding freight (and my local dealer adds 'prep'). I was buying a CRF250L last spring and the $4599 turned into $4999 before tax and tags…
- Are Vfr's Chick Magnets? First time I rode mine to Bear Mountain there was a group of high school girls (yes - in cheerleader uniforms) there and a tall gorgeous dark skinned lass just the wrong side of legal said 'your bike is very pretty.' I…
- '86 Vf1000R Restoration Begins Nice job! What brand is that lift? Looks like it would be useful.
- New Vfr800 Vtec Will Be Introduced At Eicma. I guess adding the 1300 V4 from that CTX would make it too porky. An electric windscreen would be nice, too. ST1300 amenities and seating ergos in a smaller package for me, please.
- What To Do After Riding In The Rain In reference to the Lanolin based stuff - I just discovered Fluid Film. Lanolin, non toxic, non drying, totally organic. I just undercoated my truck with it as the other stuff I've used like rust converting paints just…
- 23K+ Km And A Possible Dct Failure? So some techs in flip flops show up with a motor in a cool Toyota van (that I wish we could get here in the US) and do a back alley transplant? AWESOME! It reminds me of a Top Gear episode where they ride scooters…
- Adding Superbike Bars To Your Bike All the hoses and cables original?
- Adding Superbike Bars To Your Bike Why did you take the top of the triple tree off to reroute hoses? On second thought, that sounds easier than disconnecting the throttle cable at the linkage and bleeding the clutch out like I did. I used 919 bars which…
- Adding Superbike Bars To Your Bike Picture Corndogs?
- Street Fighter Project Diary Scoops! I like that idea!
Member profiles were not captured; this page is assembled from the posts that were. Post counts reflect what the archive recovered, not the forum's own totals.