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RC1237V
414 posts recovered 11 threads started First seen 1 Aug 2015 Last seen 21 Feb 2026
Threads started
11 in the archive- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride RC1237V · 29 Jul 2022 – 14 Aug 2022
- Highway 1 FUBAR'd again! RC1237V · 30 Jan 2021 – 25 Jun 2021
- Yet Another (BUDGET) Street Fighter Build RC1237V · 10 Jan 2021 – 16 Apr 2021
- New donation from RC1237V RC1237V · 14 May 2017 – 14 May 2017
- Just finished 15K Valve Service RC1237V · 30 Mar 2017 – 30 Mar 2017
- FREE 3rd Gen Seat RC1237V · 18 Jan 2017 – 18 Jan 2017
- CBR1000RR SP and SP2 RC1237V · 5 Oct 2016 – 6 Dec 2016
- Just scored some RC51 SP2 Calipers RC1237V · 28 Aug 2016 – 7 Sep 2016
- KTM 1290 GT RC1237V · 28 Jul 2016 – 31 Jul 2016
- Just bought a track bike RC1237V · 10 May 2016 – 14 May 2016
- 3Rd Gen Fuel Petcock O-Ring RC1237V · 15 Feb 2016 – 25 Aug 2016
Recent posts
Last 50 of 414- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up If the Mc Master bit does not work, no there are no threads left to engage a threaded rod, you only choices are to lay the bike over gently and get some JB Weld mixed up and drizzle it down the hole and insert said…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up The bolts in that area are 6mm diameter, and 90mm & 95mm according to the parts diagram. The longest left hand drill bit that will not mess up your threads is the 5mm left hand cobalt, which is 92mm. Measure what is…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up Just did this the other day for a friend with a KTM, he did a similar thing and spent a week trying to get it out. He brought it over, and I used a left handed cobalt bit, and put some masking tape around it to make it…
- How many motorcycles have you owned? In order of purchase... 1990 VFR750 - bought new 1988 FZR400R - no pictures that I could find 2012 DRZ400S - bought new 2013 VFR1200 - bought new 1999 Suzuki SV650 race bike - (traded for 2006 DRZ400SM) 2003 RC51 -…
- Is it ok for a different sized front tire? I ran that profile years ago, and under deceleration around 40~30 mph the 3rd Gen got a little bit of speed wobble type headshake, every time and got worse as the tire wore. The problem went away when I went to a 70…
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" It looks like there are good resources for "Beam Loads" and "Column Loads" for Unistrut at given spans online. The only worry I would have is it pulling out of the wall, or bending just below the 45 degree brace. If…
- Gotta Ride! I think you're looking for the KTM 890-SMT version - too bad they are bankrupt, and the cam issue that has plagued those engines, otherwise that thing is like a box of frogs! I rode the old 990 SMT, what a hoot! Comfy,…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? Wow, sorry to hear about your bike. My first thought was put a used engine in it, but those are $2K~3K and if you pay someone to do it, that may cost the same. If you have the room, maybe dismantle and part out the…
- 1999 VFR with a wierd issue ??? Yes, they are called NOID lights. You plug them into the wiring harness and fire up the bike and if the injector is getting signal, it will flash. Not sure if the Honda's switch ground or power, but I'm sure someone…
- Honda Unveils New V3 Engine with Electrical Compressor Captain 80s, 11/6/2024 at 11:20 AM And just when they've got the disillusioned Honda Sport Bike crowd excited, they will release the production version with V-TEC, PAIR, Dual Combined Brake System, 4 cats, 18" front…
- Recall alert on VFR1200 I have a late bike, 2013 so I'm thinking I'm good...
- Recall alert on VFR1200 I got my notice last week, but like above, my local dealer is not to be trusted. A few years back one of the employees murdered another employee during business hours, and then hid the body up in the hills where I ride.…
- Rider or bike? VFR1000FD cornering ^ All of the above, in addition to the VFR1200 having a 4 inch longer wheelbase that the VFR800 making it a bit more work to hustle through the tight stuff. I raised my forks (lowered the front) and shimmed the rear…
- Building a Nice VFR with lots of different parts Looks good already, keep 'em coming!
- Slow burn 5th gen build - old skool kool! ^ Love the blue pipes above - reminds me of this beast...
- He was a valued member, a great friend and I will miss him! I met, and rode with him on one of the Kernville rides. What a great guy and a great rider! He was very laid back, and fun to be around - wow such a tragic loss... Rest in Peace Lance!
- Hello from SF Bay - new(ish) to bikes coming from cars 40 minutes ago, timmoer Have not but maybe I should check it out! Have done Hwy 9 - so smooth with less risk than some of the other roads, especially in their current state. My typical route is San Mateo -> Hwy 92 ->…
- Hey D, so what's been happening with you? Wow, that was quite the adventure, and a scary one at that! Glad you are doing well, and yes, humor does heal... :laughing6-hehe: <--- Healing Quickly Like I said to SF, I hope your recovery is as fast as your riding!…
- Bay Area Roll Call 2022 Yes, it was nice to meet you and Tirso, adding a few new faces to our old crew! Brian and I took a 62 mile back way loop to Skyline, adding another 1,000 turns to our day, where I turned around and he headed to Alice's.…
- Bay Area Roll Call 2022 Got home just in time to lube my chain, adjust the shifter, and clean the bugs off the front of the bike. Packed up and ready for tomorrow!
- Bay Area Roll Call 2022 Took the Hicks/Uhminum loop home from work again, found a spot where you can see Santa Cruz on one side, and Hollister Hills on the other. It was a chilly 48 degrees up on Mt Uhminum.
- Bay Area Roll Call 2022 Since I haven't ridden since Sept 12th on my last Sierra ride, I took the Tenere out for a shakedown run to make sure all is good. Some guy on a CB1000R smoked me down Almaden Expressway, but when it turned into a…
- Bay Area Roll Call 2022 If I get the forks and tires done, I will bring the 12 Hundo, otherwise I will be rockin' the Tenere....
- Bay Area Roll Call 2022 Yes, I'm in! As long as it doesn't rain... NICE ROUTE!
- The version 3 optimization build There is also this one for the VFR400/RVF400
- The version 3 optimization build Actually it's for an MV Agusta... might make one for my 3rd gen, so I can run the Ducati spindle, single nut, and forged wheel. 😉
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride I would be up for that. Since I live near the base of Mt Hamilton, I will ride it both ways... 😀 I will bring Mason and Cam as well, it makes you feel younger when you ride with guys half your age - until they start…
- The version 3 optimization build That fairing mount is quite the piece, and the price is probably about the same as a nice 3rd gen. Aluminum is lighter than Ti and easier to work with. Neither would remain straight after a crash, so I would just have…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 😄 Actually enjoying it... seems so tough to get together for a ride these days. At least we can talk about it...
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Good to hear! I was itching for the V4 version, then I heard they borrowed the "Chocolate Camshafts" from the earlier VFR's
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride St. Stephen, 8/2/2022 at 5:31 PM Nah, we agree. I was just saying that when you're riding hard and fast you don't notice the discomfort on the RC. I was sooo torn in 2017 between the MS and the SD GT. I had some bucks…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Planning my trip for next year, I just noticed now there are 4 fires up near highway 96... 😨
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride St. Stephen, 7/31/2022 at 5:51 PM Well, you are technically correct, the RC-51 is faster in short bursts, 20 minutes. And I agree with your point, which is why I have that other red bike. But as far as comfort is…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride ^ Thanks guys! Wow, just looked up 96 on the map and will make plans for next year! I didn't do any big trips the last 2 years because of all the fires... Noel: The RC can be ridden faster than all of those bikes, but…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 36 and 299 are still on my bucket list!
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride ^ I miss riding with you guys! We need to get another one in the books. Tell Brian he can use my Tenere...
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 15 hours ago, St. Stephen VFRD ride five years ago, Rt. 70 by the Feather River. Courtesy of BrianF of course. Similar trio of bikes to yours, with the MT being an RC... [image:…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 19 hours ago, Lorne Thanks for a great write-up & pics of your compact tour in the Sierra Nevadas. Haven't yet ridden Priest Grade, will have to remedy that oversight on my next trip. But I really like roads like J16…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 19 hours ago, Lorne Thanks for a great write-up & pics of your compact tour in the Sierra Nevadas. Haven't yet ridden Priest Grade, will have to remedy that oversight on my next trip. But I really like roads like J16…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride 1 hour ago, Tirso Thanks for sharing. There's gotta be a story on doing Priest Grade twice. From your pictures looks like you're looking from New to Old. We ride up the "New" side, as it is 4.8 miles and has ~55 turns…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Bagby looking really dry! Mt Hamilton pre-sunset... Already looking forward to the next trip. Time to start planning... [image: 20220724_160928.jpg] [image: 20220724_160942.jpg] [image: 20220724_191207.jpg]
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Priest Grade
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride These turns have no banking, or camber, so if you are not careful you can drift to the outside...
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Day 3: We left Reno around 8am, and headed back up 80 to 89 in Truckee like the previous day, except we hooked a left on 49 through Sierra City, Downieville, Grass Valley, Auburn, Placerville, Diamond Springs, Jackson,…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride My buddy John in Reno is quite the cook, so we gave him some cash and he made us Rib-Eyes, Filet Mignon, and Lobster Tails 😋 We had a few beers each night too, but kept it to a limit of 3, since we were riding in the…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Road pic is Quincy-LaPorte Highway Red cabins were from our much needed break in Graeagle on the way back.
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Day 2: We left Reno around 7am, and headed up 80 on the freeway to 89 in Truckee. We took 89 all the way to Graeagle, then took a left on Highway 70 to Quincy and gassed up. Then we headed down 70 all the way to…
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride My buddy on the Tenere commented as we stopped for the break in the picture above, that he knew we slowed down to wait for him, since he stopped seeing two black lines through every turn... :laughing6-hehe:
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride
- 1,176 Mile Sierra Ride Just got back from 1,176 mile ride in the Sierras! Before I left, I did an oil & filter change, valve service, sparkplugs, air filter, diff oil, brake bleed, new tires, and clutch bleed. Bike ran flawlessly, and the…
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