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indianagenius

128 posts recovered 17 threads started First seen 11 Jan 2008 Last seen 11 Sep 2021

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  1. 5th Gen On-board from Last Spring in SE Indiana indianagenius 4 24 Mar 2019 7 May 2019 indianagenius · 24 Mar 2019 – 7 May 2019
  2. Removing Heat Shield Near Right Footpeg - Need Help indianagenius 13 17 Mar 2018 21 Mar 2018 indianagenius · 17 Mar 2018 – 21 Mar 2018
  3. Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts indianagenius 18 19 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017 indianagenius · 19 Feb 2017 – 23 Feb 2017
  4. Well, It is different... indianagenius 6 26 May 2016 27 May 2016 indianagenius · 26 May 2016 – 27 May 2016
  5. Pure Gas Is The Bomb! indianagenius 23 14 Apr 2016 17 May 2016 indianagenius · 14 Apr 2016 – 17 May 2016
  6. I Need To Soften My 5Th Gen Rear Suspension indianagenius 13 5 Mar 2016 7 Mar 2016 indianagenius · 5 Mar 2016 – 7 Mar 2016
  7. 5Th Gen Perched Above Ohio River indianagenius 2 7 Jul 2014 7 Jul 2014 indianagenius · 7 Jul 2014 – 7 Jul 2014
  8. Undertail Exhaust On A 5Th Gen - Need Help indianagenius 20 8 Jan 2013 24 Aug 2013 indianagenius · 8 Jan 2013 – 24 Aug 2013
  9. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen indianagenius 22 30 Dec 2012 20 Jul 2014 indianagenius · 30 Dec 2012 – 20 Jul 2014
  10. Photo of Your Bicycle and VFR indianagenius 10 17 Sep 2012 22 Sep 2012 indianagenius · 17 Sep 2012 – 22 Sep 2012
  11. Need Recommendation for Nice But Cheap Pazzo-style Levers indianagenius 10 23 Jul 2012 24 Jul 2012 indianagenius · 23 Jul 2012 – 24 Jul 2012
  12. New D.I.D. 530 ZVM-X "Mr. T. Autograph Model" Gold Chain Installed indianagenius 6 3 Jul 2012 3 Jul 2012 indianagenius · 3 Jul 2012 – 3 Jul 2012
  13. 18 Tooth Front Sprocket Install indianagenius 11 26 May 2012 1 Jun 2012 indianagenius · 26 May 2012 – 1 Jun 2012
  14. '99 with Stickers Stripped and Y2K Mirrors indianagenius 12 13 Apr 2012 15 May 2012 indianagenius · 13 Apr 2012 – 15 May 2012
  15. Recent Y2K Mirror Upgrade for '98 - '99 indianagenius 9 6 Apr 2012 23 Jun 2012 indianagenius · 6 Apr 2012 – 23 Jun 2012
  16. New to Me 1999 VFR800 - and yes, it is red, of course. indianagenius 38 20 Feb 2012 21 Aug 2012 indianagenius · 20 Feb 2012 – 21 Aug 2012
  17. Post a Pic of Your 4th Gen! indianagenius 43 26 Dec 2010 2 Jan 2011 indianagenius · 26 Dec 2010 – 2 Jan 2011

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  1. For those who have a Sargent seat... 11 Sep 2021 19:27 ducnut, 7/4/2021 at 4:52 PM Same as the others; I use just the rider seat and seat cowl. No issues. [image: 879F292E-CB5C-48C0-B112-6492953943B2.png] Umm, that is a well done set of mods on this VFR. What exhaust…
  2. 5th Gen exhaust bracket to eliminate rear pegs 2 Jul 2019 02:03 You can get this bracket from Delkevic shown below that works with a high mount (right side). This is what I run. I did some disk grinder work on my left passenger assembly to get rid of the foot peg mount but retained…
  3. 5th Gen On-board from Last Spring in SE Indiana 24 Mar 2019 18:53 Looking for this type of weather soon.
  4. Removing Heat Shield Near Right Footpeg - Need Help 19 Mar 2018 00:24 Thanks for all of the great help from the international group. It is input like this that makes VFRD great! This is not a great photo but suffice to say it turned out very well and was able to ride the bike today in…
  5. Removing Heat Shield Near Right Footpeg - Need Help 17 Mar 2018 16:54 Alas, she is out. It can come out without removing the rearset, but is tight and will be fun to get back in. It will be cleaned-up and re-painted black again. Thanks for all the help, gents.
  6. Removing Heat Shield Near Right Footpeg - Need Help 17 Mar 2018 16:36 Yes, that worked after removing the rear wheel and pipe to fit the clamping needle-nose plyers in. The Heat Shield is physically no longer bolted-in, however I still cannot get it out from behind the rearset assembly.…
  7. Removing Heat Shield Near Right Footpeg - Need Help 17 Mar 2018 14:43 I want to re-finish my Heat Shield on the right side of the bike. I want to remove it. It is attached to the footpeg assembly. There is one square nut on the back side of the heat shield that I cannot get to for the…
  8. How old are VFR owners? 26 Mar 2017 21:57 I'm 55 and have owned a VFR of some sort since I was 35. I have owned Gen 4's and 5's. Best motorcycles for the money, ever.
  9. Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts 21 Feb 2017 23:14 This looks to be it and you will not find it at your local hardware store in the States. http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-90104-MN4-000.html
  10. Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts 21 Feb 2017 00:12 You guys are really not helping much...
  11. Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts 20 Feb 2017 11:07 Photo here. I believe this is a Goldwing fastener. It fits like a glove. [image: Rear Cowl Fastener 1.JPG]
  12. Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts 19 Feb 2017 22:47 I have a pair of these installed on my '99 VFR. My son has his own 5th Gen and was recently coveting my flush fit version. Seems like these were a Goldwing fastener. The flush fit version looks great but are definitely…
  13. Changing front sprocket without draining clutch? 12 Feb 2017 16:08 I'm baffled by this entire thread. I went up a tooth on my front sprocket a couple years ago and never even thought about messing with draining the clutch.
  14. Motogp 2016 Season....with Spoilers 22 Oct 2016 21:55 Quite the shame that Rossi is starting from waaay back...not. Impressed that Marquez is still pushing so hard with title wrapped. The guy is unbelievable!
  15. Well, It is different... 26 May 2016 00:32 New format will take some getting used to. We are all resistant to change. Might take awhile or longer.
  16. Pure Gas Is The Bomb! 14 Apr 2016 10:24 I'm just discovering how much better my 5th Gen runs on pure gas vs. ethanol. I can feel the difference in power when accelerating hard. It is truly noticeable. My gas mileage is also about 5-10 percent better.…
  17. Looks Like Bein For Tv 10 Apr 2016 13:32 Since my cable company does not offer BeIn Sports, I'm actually using the true MotoGP season package. Split the package with a friend and it isn't bad. Yes, two locations can stream off one login. I've done it. The…
  18. Looks Like Bein For Tv 19 Mar 2016 15:27 My crappy cable company does not offer beIN Sports. I found a free stream on the net and am watching qualifying now. It is low def, however. http://www:totalsportek.com/motogp-live-stream
  19. Looks Like Bein For Tv 19 Mar 2016 14:04 I have Fox Sports 1 which evidently doesn't carry MotoGP in 2016. I don't have beIN Sports via my cable company. Anybody have a way to game this?
  20. Hey All, Soon To Be Vfr Owner In Indiana 15 Mar 2016 11:11 I have a '99 and live in Batesville, IN. I have also owned two Gen 4's. I like both for different reasons. The Gen 4 is more flickable. The Gen 5 is more refined with better instrument cluster and no fooling with carbs.…
  21. What Happened To The Daytona 200 13 Mar 2016 21:33 90's and early 2000's AMA racing was quite good (Nicky, Mladin, Spies, etc.), although Suzuki just dominated for awhile, then DMG came along followed by the recession and American road racing was on life support. That…
  22. I Need To Soften My 5Th Gen Rear Suspension 6 Mar 2016 23:29 She is softer now over the harsh bumps. Mission accomplished. I just needed a little push to get this going.
  23. I Need To Soften My 5Th Gen Rear Suspension 6 Mar 2016 14:46 Ok, gentlemen, I broke down and read my manual. The spring preload was already set to max. soft (1). No adjustment required. The damping was set up as firm. I followed the instructions in the manual and set it to a…
  24. I Need To Soften My 5Th Gen Rear Suspension 5 Mar 2016 23:35 Okay, how do I adjust preload and damping?
  25. I Need To Soften My 5Th Gen Rear Suspension 5 Mar 2016 18:48 The road heaves (bumps) are hurting my lower back more and more as I get older. Can someone guide me to a simple means of softening my rear suspension to lessen the hits to my vertebrae. Thanks!
  26. Lower Fairing Decals, Y2K 22 Apr 2015 11:03 The bike looks better without the decals, anyway. I removed them off of my red '99 to clean up the bike. Your 2000 looks awesome.
  27. What's The Hottest 5Th Generation Can? Post Your Pics.... 19 Apr 2015 21:08 Does anyone run a Delkevic or are these junk?
  28. Don't Cry For Me Argentina Spoiler 19 Apr 2015 20:52 Yes, Marquez showed a lack of maturity. He should have settled for second and the plentiful points. He was operated on by the Doctor, for sure. It was certainly great drama.
  29. Turkey Day Runaway - A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Photo Journal 15 Apr 2015 01:35 Okay, the photography is awesome. I ride a VFR and also tote a "real camera" much of the time. Great to see pics taken with something other than a smartphone. You have skills. What are you shooting with, btw?
  30. 2015 Daytona 200 15 Mar 2015 13:49 I'm sorry, it was actually the second red flag I'm asking about. It occurred at 19 laps. No clue provided by announcers as to the cause. Was it just to allow all teams a tire change...like a mandatory safety red flag…
  31. 2015 Daytona 200 15 Mar 2015 12:49 Does anyone know what caused the first red flag during the race? I watched the internet coverage off and on. It was free and that is the only good thing I can say about it. There was a red flag after 19 laps and the…
  32. 5Th Gen Perched Above Ohio River 7 Jul 2014 20:12 Found this neat spot near Cincinnati, OH overlooking the Ohio River on 4th of July. [image: post-3159-0-71272200-1404763884.jpg]
  33. Rear Brake Rotor 4Th Gen - Winter Project 15 Oct 2013 11:26 I have swapped a Gen 4 rear rotor without pulling the axle. You will have to use a rubber mallet to coax it a little. Same with installing the new one. It isn't violent. Just a couple of precise hits.
  34. What Kind Of Mpg Do You Get? 11 Sep 2013 09:00 I generally get around 45 mpg. Can stretch to 50 mpg if riding state routes and keeping speeds down while still in top gear. I run an 18/43 sprocket set, so a little on the tall side.
  35. Indy motogp roll call 8 Aug 2013 22:18 I will be there for Saturday qualifying only. Probably spend some time in the Northwest Vista stands as I've never watched from there before. On qualifying day you can sit wherever you want, so I move around a lot. I…
  36. Apology To My Bike. 2 Aug 2013 10:55 I use 87 regularly but wish it was pure gas. I sometimes buy pure gas when I am near an outlet that sells it.
  37. New Chain/sprockets 4 Mar 2013 13:06 I installed this chain on my 5th Gen: DID 530ZVMX It is very heavy duty and I expect it to go 20K miles at least. I replaced my sprockets at the same time with good quality steel versions. Don't skimp on these items. It…
  38. Going Back To A Stock 16 Tooth Front Sprocket 29 Jan 2013 00:11 You will be fine with chain length. I have +1 on my front sprocket (and stock rear) on a 5th Gen. and used a standard link # chain when both sprockets and chain were replaced. IG
  39. Vfr 800 Fi Fuel Lines / Lower Air Box Questions 25 Jan 2013 12:25 I'm thinking that removal of the PAIR system would make lower airbox removal easier going forward. PAIR system removal and block-off plate installation can be done without lower airbox removal (I did it), but it isn't…
  40. Just A Few Cosmetic Mods Done 22 Jan 2013 23:54 Yeah, they look to be missing. I installed flush fit shoulder bolts in their place.
  41. Just A Few Cosmetic Mods Done 12 Jan 2013 20:21 I am considering a high mount pipe and passenger footpeg hanger set removal as well. That looks good. The black vinyl is a personal taste thing.
  42. Undertail Exhaust On A 5Th Gen - Need Help 8 Jan 2013 16:01 Veefer800Canuck, this was an impressive install. I am hugely impressed and continue to study your first-rate install detailed in the link below: http://www.vfrdiscus...ystem/?p=336343
  43. Undertail Exhaust On A 5Th Gen - Need Help 8 Jan 2013 03:30 I know it has been done, but can't find any threads. Can someone point me in the right direction. I would consider this if it could be done well. IG
  44. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen 6 Jan 2013 03:47 I'm pleased with the overall result. The popping/small backfires on deceleration are completely gone. IG
  45. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen 4 Jan 2013 12:09 CHUCK2 indianagenius CHUCK2 Would these mod's apply to a '98 also ? Yes, the '98 and '99 engines are identical. If you get serious about this, I can help. There are many helpful PAIR threads on this site, but all the…
  46. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen 1 Jan 2013 17:00 lonevfr indianagenius Switchblade Any changes notice ? I have not ridden the bike since the PAIR removal, so can't report. I only let the bike idle and come up to temp. and gave it some RPM's. Our weather is poor. Still…
  47. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen 1 Jan 2013 15:02 CHUCK2 Would these mod's apply to a '98 also ? Yes, the '98 and '99 engines are identical. If you get serious about this, I can help. There are many helpful PAIR threads on this site, but all the info. isn't in one…
  48. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen 1 Jan 2013 14:49 Switchblade Any changes notice ? I have not ridden the bike since the PAIR removal, so can't report. I only let the bike idle and come up to temp. and gave it some RPM's. Our weather is poor. Still have snow melt on…
  49. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen 31 Dec 2012 21:45 No starter valve synch.. I didn't have the airbox off.
  50. Pair Removal Question For 5Th Gen 31 Dec 2012 02:13 This project is complete. It was not easy but I'm not the best mechanic. The rear PAIR is no problem. The front PAIR and complete removal of the solenoid valve/hoses is a challenge. It is very tight up there.

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