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RobF
125 posts recovered 12 threads started First seen 27 Dec 2014 Last seen 22 Apr 2021
Threads started
12 in the archive- Oregon, Calgary, and Cody RobF · 12 Feb 2021 – 13 Feb 2021
- Keeping a clear face shield in the rain RobF · 20 Oct 2020 – 5 Nov 2020
- New donation from RobF RobF · 14 Feb 2020 – 14 Feb 2020
- Is my brake pedal bent? RobF · 10 Oct 2018 – 16 Mar 2019
- Day rides in the Phoenix area? RobF · 21 Jan 2018 – 28 Jan 2018
- Left-hand turns are more difficult RobF · 17 Aug 2016 – 23 Jan 2018
- Tire recommendation, please RobF · 9 Aug 2016 – 17 Aug 2016
- Covering the front brake RobF · 22 Jun 2016 – 2 Jul 2016
- When Will Electric Motorcycles Dominate? RobF · 17 Jan 2016 – 18 Jan 2016
- Choosing A Proper Lubricant (Not Chain Specific) RobF · 16 Jan 2016 – 19 Jan 2016
- Choosing A Proper Solvent RobF · 16 Jan 2016 – 21 Jan 2016
- Merits Of Abs And/or Linked Brakes In The Corners RobF · 28 Sep 2015 – 3 Oct 2015
Recent posts
Last 50 of 125- If You Had to Choose These two bikes are also at the top of my "possible next bike" list. I have looked at the 1000 SX extensively. I guess my short answer is, if price wasn't a factor, I'd maybe(?) go with the BMW. It's a great bike with…
- ABS Rotors Rust on the ABS pulser ring is super common. I haven't heard of any performance issues on account of the rust. You can remove it with naval jelly or the like. I have heard of people painting/coating it to prevent…
- Non-Deluxe owners.... do you regret it? 2 hours ago, VifferCrab Maybe that's true for all used bikes, but the both dealers said that this particular one is still selling at/above the blowout pricing they had a couple years back for new/old stock My…
- Welcome to the new server Pages seem to load much faster now. Thank you, Miguel.
- Oregon, Calgary, and Cody It's looking like I will have a week or two for a big trip in September. Hopefully, the COVID situation will be well under control by then. As a first draft, I'm looking at a rough triangle that connects Eugene, Oregon;…
- New donation from superfunkomatic Hmmm... not sure why that came through as from "Guest", but I wouldn't want you to think I wasn't good on my word. Anyway, happy new year to all. May your 2021 be filled with joy and prosperity and open roads. Be a hero…
- New donation from superfunkomatic Alright, boys. It's the end of the year and I'm filled with wine and good cheer. Let's put VFRD over the top. I'm good for another $25. Anyone care to join me?
- New VFR possible by 2023: A long wait I think there are five big issues that are responsible for the past decade being perennially disappointing VFR-wise, a couple of which have already been mentioned: 1. The road bike industry in the U.S. is now fully…
- New member Reg/rec question Welcome! I think the SH775 R/R works in the 6th gen, so it might be nice to have as a spare. I believe the most common failure modes of the 6th gen R/R tend to be: Under-engineered wiring to the battery OEM serial unit…
- 2020 Tire(s) Review 38 minutes ago, FromMaine Do you guys like not have dirt in Oregon? Nope. Well, we still have agricultural soil and what have you, but Governor Vic Atiyeh outlawed road grime and chain splatter back in the 80s. It's…
- Picture Thread 55 minutes ago, lazyeye I escaped the gloom of the valley and went to the coast. Alsea Bridge. Waldport. Lovely bike. Possibly the best looking VFR -- although I'm also partial to the original 86 RWB (maybe that one is…
- Keeping a clear face shield in the rain This past weekend I spent a couple hours riding through a cold and drizzly mountain pass. When the rain is heavy, I find that I can usually clear the big drops by turning my head and letting the oncoming air blow the…
- 4 years ago today.... I remember. You were journaling a big trip through Belgium or something vaguely Frenchy like that. Someone turned left in front of you. Which is different than the time some truck backed up into you at a stop. I’m glad…
- BIKES THAT ARE NOT VFR's RIDE REPORT 17 hours ago, Calculon Or look at a 2017 or later Ninja 1000. Lightweight, integrated bags, gobs of power and much easier on the wallet. I think there are a lot of former VFR owners riding Ninja 1000s, as the N1K…
- New donation from RobF Hi RobF, Thank you for your donation of 25.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- BIKES THAT ARE NOT VFR's RIDE REPORT 15 hours ago, VFROZ [...] wife is already pissed so might need to wait a while. I hear you, brother! Thank you for the write-up. May the new bike bring you many years of fun and adventure.
- Month long ride out West Congratulations on the start of this great adventure, Bill. I have family from Florence, Erlanger, Ludlow, Bromley, and even Villa Hills. Northern KY is an interesting American confluence of the Midwest, the South, and…
- Do these foot controls (shifter and rear brake levers) look okay to you? A similar discussion with a tip from MaxSwell on how you might straighten the levers: https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/88276-is-my-brake-pedal-bent/
- Sweet 86 Aw man, I coveted that bike! I was in high-school when it came out. I can't remember what they cost at the time. $6K or $7K US? It might as well have been a million dollars as far as I was concerned. Only God could own…
- What's a good beginner bike for my friend? I'm in my fifties and I've never owned a new vehicle in my life, so I would be inclined toward a used bike just as a matter of practical frugality. There are just so many great used bikes on the market. If I had a…
- Old Tires If it were my bike, I would without a doubt replace the tires. As rubber ages it dries and stiffens, which reduces how well it adheres to the road surface. Old tires on an otherwise highly competent vehicle were…
- New 7th gen owner! Interesting! If you had prompted me with: 1. RC51 2. ZX9R 3. Blackbird ...I don't think I would have completed the sequence with: 4. VFR1200 These are all great bikes. The biggest knock against the 1200 is probably the…
- 1984 Miniceptor Refresh SEBSPEED, 11/16/2018 at 11:13 AM Grind the knurled head off, then chuck the shaft in the lathe and spin off about 1/2" of material... cut half to fit perfectly in the end of a seldom used 1/4 drive socket, the other…
- Winter glove recommendations I installed the Heat Demon after-market heated grips on my 6th gen: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AWRCJO These are very similar to the Symtec product. It looks like they are less than $50. This solution commits…
- Repairing Scratches with Color Rite I have tried the ColorRite pens on my silver 6th gen. I wouldn't use them again, but it's always possible that a more talented hand might have achieved better results than I did. First, to give ColorRite its due, their…
- Is my brake pedal bent? Thank you, Sirs.
- Is my brake pedal bent? I bought my 2005 used in 2014. It had suffered a couple driveway tip-overs and had the scratched bodywork to prove it. No big deal. The other day, I was installing a set of BLS lowering blocks and the brake pedal…
- Day rides in the Phoenix area? I will be in Phoenix next week for a few days with the family. I'm thinking of renting a bike, probably from these guys: http://azride.com ...and then going on a couple day trips. Anybody in the area have a route or…
- Left-hand turns are more difficult EagleSix, 1/19/2018 at 8:50 AM How do you feel about up and down? Which is more comfortable to you? I have often found riders who are apprehensive of left/right turns are also uncomfortable usually when going down and…
- Left-hand turns are more difficult Great discussion! I agree with pretty much all the tips above, but especially about the need to relax one's arms. Everybody agrees that steering a motorcycle is more technically challenging than steering a car. The need…
- Handlebar Muffs I used handlebar muffs for a couple cold-weather trips before I had any other proper gear. They can be extremely effective. If I were buying a pair today, my main priority would be that they easily permit your hands…
- MotoGP 2017 season talk SPOILER ALERT Watched my first season of MotoGP based on the enthusiasm here at VFRD. Some random thoughts as someone new to the spectator sport: Watching the first couple races, I found myself wondering: "What is being measured,…
- Fork rebuilding with new valves and springs & Shock replacement 10 hours ago, jimbob Did you get it done?? How is it working??? You are kind to inquire. The project is currently stalled. I hassled with it for a couple hours but simply was not able to replicate your success at…
- Fork rebuilding with new valves and springs & Shock replacement jimbob, 5/15/2016 at 10:47 AM I got the shock installed! I have to say that great credit is due to contributors to this forum for shining light into the dark catacomb tunnels of the amateur shade tree mechanic. After…
- 6th Gen Valve Check Interval - 15k? 18 hours ago, PorradaVFR No signs - my only current complaints (mild as they are) is a bit of the jerky throttle at small openings... The VFR is my first fuel-injected bike. Like you, I find the throttle response to be…
- Ducati supersport 2 hours ago, Rectaltronics Well... there's the possibility that you could snag one of those Ducs... I have seen this shorthand (Ducs) for decades, but because I only ever read it and never hear it, I don't know how it…
- Stolen VFR RECOVERED in NORCAL!!! [image: lorenzo_podium.jpg]
- New donation from 2k1GoneWild It's easy to miss, but there is a button: [image: preview.png]
- Stolen VFR - NORCAL ^^^ This. Condolences to you.
- VFR group tour through Portland, OR? 21 hours ago, Cogswell A friend texted me today with a couple of pics of a group of 4 VFR's on I-5 heading north through Portland. ... She commented that they were "packed for a long haul". I'm still trying to wrap my…
- Storm shadow accident Condolences for your mishap. What a huge drag. It looks like your gear served you reasonably well. The gloves saved you some (but not all) skin before giving up, and the full-face helmet definitely did its job. Good on…
- Front Left brake pads wear 50% faster than right pads, why? We have some excellent mechanics here. I'll be curious to read their answers. If I had to guess: The right brake is not really working for some reason (seized pistons?) with the result that the left side is doing most,…
- Joint Relief I've read that the VFR 800 has relatively cramped leg ergos for a sport tourer. In the past, VFRD member BusyLittleShop has fabricated footpeg lowering blocks to remedy this very issue:…
- CBR1000RR SP and SP2 13 minutes ago, luvtoleanit I'm friends with the local Honda GM and Honda's sales have tanked at his dealership. Yamaha dealer acquisition has provided the necessary business to keep them moving. I understand there is a…
- What Chain Lube To Use? 40 minutes ago, BusyLittleShop Auto chain oilers where designed for non O ring standard chains back in the 60s for London Motorcycle Curriers... they were never designed for O ring chains... Auto oiler *will not*…
- Total Control Advanced Riding Clinics RobF, 5/15/2016 at 10:15 AM I pulled the trigger on this and signed up for the Level 1 class on September 10 with Puget Sound Safety in Olympia. https://pugetsoundsafety.com/riding/street/tct This was a week or two ago,…
- Please Help With Problem; Loosing fuel/Going into engine oil N8sVFR recently had trouble with a bum fuel injector that allowed fuel to leak into the combustion chamber, past the piston rings, and into the oil. See here:…
- Sprockets and chain swap I forgot you have a 5G. I think the stock setup on a 5th gen is 17F/43R. The 6th gen dropped a tooth in the front: 16F/43R. You'll want to confirm that, but the distinction would matter if you are reading…
- Sprockets and chain swap There is very little new under the sun at VFRD, but finding the right thread is sometimes tricky. Here are a few threads (but there are many others) that covered this topic:…
- Upgraded My Suspension to DMr vulgar1, 8/25/2016 at 9:13 AM I need my wife to read this. I am dying to redo my suspension and DMr is what I have been looking into... Wife looks at it as a performance upgrade but I see it as a safety upgrade. This is…
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