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artpongs
78 posts recovered 8 threads started First seen 7 Mar 2013 Last seen 31 Jul 2020
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8 in the archive- WTB rear tank bolts - or suitable replacement artpongs · 29 Jul 2020 – 31 Jul 2020
- Eurobike show in Raleigh North Carolina this weekend April 8th - 9th artpongs · 8 Apr 2017 – 8 Apr 2017
- Shenandoah/George Washington National Forrest ride this Saturday artpongs · 24 Mar 2017 – 27 Mar 2017
- Source for stepped/shoulder washer? artpongs · 17 Feb 2017 – 18 Feb 2017
- Picture of 1998-1999 ignition switch connector artpongs · 15 Feb 2017 – 16 Feb 2017
- 8t gen rear brake caliper possibly adapted to fit 5th gen artpongs · 11 Feb 2017 – 12 Feb 2017
- Will Be In The Catskills This Thurs 9/24 To Sat 9/26 Then Nyc Til Sunday 9/27 Anyone Around? artpongs · 24 Sep 2015 – 24 Sep 2015
- Anyone In Chicago? Or Deteoit? artpongs · 10 Aug 2015 – 13 Aug 2015
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Last 50 of 78- WTB rear tank bolts - or suitable replacement Indeed it is 6X12 but I think I will go back and get the 6X16 as with a thin washer they barely catch the threads so have been using them without the washers for now.
- WTB rear tank bolts - or suitable replacement 5 minutes ago, J800VFR I replaced mine with stainless steel (A4 or A2) allen head bolts and washers. These are easily available from many hardware shops, online or from specialists such as boat chandlers (A4 is marine…
- WTB rear tank bolts - or suitable replacement Hi I was doing maintenance and realized that both of my rear tank bolts have vibrated loose - I placed an order for oem bolts on bike bandit but they have informed me that COVID has delayed shipping from their suppliers…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 1998 VFR800, Pipercross air filter, Micron high mount and PC3 custom map. Wondering if I’m able to get on the list for the next batch. Mine stock headers do not have O2 bungs correct? So I do not need any bungs on my…
- Rear Brake Hanger 4th and 5th gen Put me on the list for 5th gen. Was it Bill from Hawk GT forums taking this on? I need to catch up on all the forums been busy. Art
- Rear Brake Hanger 4th and 5th gen gig, 4/8/2018 at 8:28 AM I ended up trying a full conversion, can take me off the list Thx I What rear hugger is that? Also, what is the full rear conversion consist of?
- Eurobike show in Raleigh North Carolina this weekend April 8th - 9th Did some exploring yesterday. Staying in Sandford about 45mins away from Raleigh on a farm guest house with the dogs. This is the Old Carbonton Dam built in 1921 and removed in 2005. [image: IMG_3460.JPG]
- Eurobike show in Raleigh North Carolina this weekend April 8th - 9th http://www.eurobikeraleigh.com/ Is anyone going? Group ride is Saturday, show is in Sunday. If anyone is in the area and wants to meet up for none event ride I am down. I'll be here til after the show on Sunday. I have…
- Shenandoah/George Washington National Forrest ride this Saturday More ethanol free options in these parts than we have locally. Just shy of 400 miles, mix of valleys and mountain crossings and switchbacks. Back to D.C. before dark and no close calls. Looking forward for another run…
- Shenandoah/George Washington National Forrest ride this Saturday Looping back east along 33 a brief stop at Germany Valley overlook. Honda V4 power. [image: Snapseed.jpg] [image: Snapseed.jpg]
- Shenandoah/George Washington National Forrest ride this Saturday Met up with a VFR world forum member at our 2nd stop after the first mountain crossing Shenandoah at Carmella's Cafe in Edinburg. Will have to try their meatballs next time in the area. Proceeded north and then east…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build Can then outlet just be the stock size please? That way I can run my Micron or Staintune as was designed. Art
- 5th Gen Solo Racks - CLEAR OUT I need a solo rack but he stopped replying to my pm. Art
- Shenandoah/George Washington National Forrest ride this Saturday 9 hours ago, RVFR Sounds like a good time Make sure you do a write up in how it all went please. with Photos ;) Will do. Spring is finally here in the mid-atlantic. I guess we are considered NE which is the closest so I…
- Shenandoah/George Washington National Forrest ride this Saturday We are leaving DC around 7am Saturday morning. Forecast is mid 70's high and mid 50's low. Running out west on route 66 our first stop will be the Apple House for breakfast if you would like to join us. Arrival there…
- Coming From a 5th Gen to a 6th Gen, will I be disappointed? Get another 5th gen. There is a yellow 2001 with wolf exhaust in the classifieds
- Dunlop Roadsmart 3 10 minutes ago, swimmer PR4. Second set. The RS3 are arriving today. May have them mounted tomorrow or I might milk the current tires a little longer. I'm also on a 800 with PR4 first set how do you like the PR4? I just…
- Affordable all season pants? Oh sorry I misread you need XL search eBay as there are still some sellers that have in stock too
- Affordable all season pants? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tourmaster-Flex-Motorcycle-Pants-Mens-LG-Large-34-36-Short-/182456581597?hash=item2a7b427ddd:g:iFkAAOSwayZXi8lI&vxp=mtr Your welcome. And I would pm him about a more reasonable shipping rate…
- Left side radiator hose discontinued? Seb, We just completed a group buy on the Hawk GT forum from this company that replicated all 5 hoses for us, you may want to contact them regarding a custom hose or single hose. Or all of the hoses.…
- Swingarm Weight Comparison Extreme Creations I take it is located in Australia? Are those custom bits or do they make them for sale as well? Can you show us your bike please? Art
- Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts @indianagenius @hellindustries can you guys show me pictures of your installs? Art
- 5th Gen Solo Racks - CLEAR OUT @wera803 what is the wire I see going up on your rack? Art
- 5Th Gen Wheel Bearings Yes I went with Nachi on that site http://www.vxb.com for all of my bikes. Go with Japanese brand from what I hear their tolerances and durability are better than generic/chinese brands. I have All Balls in my Hawk for…
- Source for stepped/shoulder washer? Hey Mello, These are M6 bolts? For some reason I thought they were M5? Art
- 1st Annual VFRD Spring Memorial Ride I have not been to any of these events. And it looks like some of the events have multiple names. Regardless, I'm confused so will just stick to the dates, rather than the names of these events. I was wondering if…
- Source for stepped/shoulder washer? @SEBSPEED @mello dude @BusyLittleShop Are you guys able to help out with this? Or is it something too complicated for your equipment at home? Point me in another direction if you guys know/have time, thank you. Art
- Ducati supersport The Ducati apparently has an adjustable screen.
- 5Th Gen Wheel Bearings I just ordered front wheel bearings for my Hawk GT, 5th gen VFR and 77 XS650 from here. Chose all Nachi bearings made in Japan. http://www.vxb.com Art Edited February 19 by artpongs forgot to include link
- Source for stepped/shoulder washer? Hi guys I am sourcing necessary bits need to finally install auxiliary LED lighting for the Hawk and VFR. Going for low profile fender mount for triangulation as well. The Hawk has F2 front end and the fender bolts on…
- Power Commander 2 1 hour ago, MadScientist You didn't say if you had a cable or not. The PC2 uses an RS-232 serial connection and some (most? many? all?) usb to serial adapter cables will not connect correctly. I bought 2 different ones…
- Power Commander 2 Well from what I understand, you just acquired the bike from the PO right? Everything set up on it as you received it? Unless he did a hack job, it should have the correct map, or fairly close one for it. How does it…
- Power Commander 2 Get it professionally dyne tuned and you have your own custom map for you setup. Worth it. My mods are piper cross filter, micron slip on, and pc3. DMR suspension and brake delink. Art Art VFR800 Dyno.pdf
- Power socket locations??? Kev, Thank you for posting, I am going to figure out my options. Yeah Eastern Beaver is on the pricey side there. Art
- Picture of 1998-1999 ignition switch connector Roland, I appreciate it so now I know that the male end is the 3 prong connector. Get another VFR! Art
- Power Commander 2 Are you making any changes to it? Should already be mapped by previous owner right? Otherwise I think you could pick up the PC3. Or get it tuned but not sure if dyno centers use the 2 or if they are compatible with all…
- Power Commander 2 Your bikes are carbureted 😬
- Picture of 1998-1999 ignition switch connector Roland, Thank you for the reply please that could help me if you could take the time and snap a few pics of it for me. Art
- Before I do something stupid.. Use a washer perhaps? More surface area could never hurt. But more importantly, titanium to aluminum, use anti seize. I forget but research if I remember correctly there is a specific kind for titanium to aluminum…
- Picture of 1998-1999 ignition switch connector Anyone have access to spare ignition off the bike and can snap a few close up pictures for me of the ignition connector for the main harness? Much appreciated. Art
- Power socket locations??? Kev, Can I see your farkle setup and how you setup things? The led auxiliary lighting says they only draw .75 amps for the pair. The harness for the lights already have a 5 amp fuse. USB port I have has a 7.5 amp fuse…
- Power socket locations??? 5 hours ago, KevCarver You'd be better off finding a small fused power block that has switched power via a relay. WireMyBike should still have some available on their website that fit under the seat. That way you only…
- New And Improved Alternative Ram Mount 25 minutes ago, Quibble I've been using audio GPS from phone for years. This year I'll try using the ram mount with my phone for visual GPS. I'll probably only use this for longer trips. I like that my eyes are always…
- New And Improved Alternative Ram Mount Cool thank you. I am trying to figure out how to have it to switched power. I am also going to be mounting auxiliary driving leds as well and would also like it to be on switched power. Art
- Power socket locations??? Loftust, I would like to mount up auxiliary led driving lights, and a USB port to switched power. How would I go about this? The relay would have those numbers on them? Would I need relays for both of these? Art
- New And Improved Alternative Ram Mount Duc, Thanks for the pictures. What is that telephone wire next to the right ram ball mount for? I currently have 2 of those USB adapters one for the Hawk and VFR but not installed yet. I currently just have the battery…
- New And Improved Alternative Ram Mount Duc2V4, 12/4/2016 at 1:30 PM Here is what I end up doing. Note that round object on the side of the mount is a locking mechanism. Unlike the stock knob, which can be loosened by anyone, these require a special "key" to…
- Power socket locations??? Epyon007, 11/29/2016 at 7:09 PM It would be nice if there was a USB socket that fit in to head stock. Great set ups everyone, thanks for sharing. Thtanner your socket is mint! They do make ones that fit into the head…
- '92 VFR750 Fighter Build - Project "Vianca" - Work in Progress 007 what is the PRB fall ride and what does it entail? Art
- 8t gen rear brake caliper possibly adapted to fit 5th gen JZH, Out of curiosity, you have the 5th gen and you are going to mount the 6th gen rear caliper up? They line up correctly with no modifications? Also, the rear brake carrier for the 6th and 5th gen, are they able to be…
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