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MrGrumpy83

27 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 21 Sep 2015 Last seen 11 Jul 2017

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  1. Glare On Instrument Panel MrGrumpy83 20 29 Dec 2015 5 Jan 2016 MrGrumpy83 · 29 Dec 2015 – 5 Jan 2016
  2. Storage Under Seat Cowl MrGrumpy83 20 13 Oct 2015 1 Feb 2016 MrGrumpy83 · 13 Oct 2015 – 1 Feb 2016
  3. My Vfr Story MrGrumpy83 10 24 Sep 2015 24 Sep 2015 MrGrumpy83 · 24 Sep 2015 – 24 Sep 2015

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  1. 2017 VFR800F worth paying AUD $14,800 ? ( Australia) 11 Jul 2017 01:29 I reckon you can get it cheaper than that. I got my 2015 brand new for $14,080 ride away. Haggle a bit to get the price down or get them to include some extras.
  2. How to remove r/h bar end insert? 14 Jun 2016 23:48 It is VERY tight but the others have nailed the process to remove. Bit of silicon spray in the tube, sacrificial bolt, vice grips and a mate (aka. a third hand) is what it took for me to get it out. I had a terrible…
  3. What Does Traction Control "feel" Like? 21 Mar 2016 08:45 When TC kicks in on mine it makes me think I've stalled... then I realise I had a full fist of the go-juice on so it must have been TC ;) Yes, it's that heavy-handed. The bike will stand-up quickly if it's the TC. I…
  4. Storage Under Seat Cowl 1 Feb 2016 03:01 Bent Put your stuff in a vacuum seal FoodSaver bag. That's how we freeze smoked meat. NOTHING will penetrate the bag. Or just a zip lock bag. Bit hard to reseal it when you have to get something out (eg. your phone)…
  5. Glare On Instrument Panel 3 Jan 2016 22:45 There are other options apart from frosted, that was merely one of several suggestions GP Paul gave in a post where he appeared to be thinking out loud. He then went on to say 'go and talk to someone who is in the…
  6. Glare On Instrument Panel 31 Dec 2015 22:27 Bad idea. It would simply make the panel unreadable- there's a big air gap between the cover plate and the actual gauges. Not sure I quite follow what you're getting at... the glare is coming off the cover plate...
  7. Glare On Instrument Panel 31 Dec 2015 02:39 You could probably get a lightly-textured (but still near-clear) plastic film from a sticker place or a window-coating place to put on the dash window. Something sorta microscopic "frosty". It would be cheap to try,…
  8. Glare On Instrument Panel 29 Dec 2015 10:58 Thanks dogman. Running a bell transitions visor so it's tinted in sunlight. Polarising glasses would make it bearable I suspect but then everything would have rainbow effect from wearing them behind the visor. :(
  9. Glare On Instrument Panel 29 Dec 2015 09:54 I've found that often when riding with the sun over my shoulder that the glare on the dash panel cover is blinding - especially if I check my speed. I seem to have the sun behind me quite a lot it seems and the angle of…
  10. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 19 Dec 2015 22:26 Yeah I agree, mine seems to not quite be as brash as it was. Really nice pipe :)
  11. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 4 Dec 2015 03:54 I love the sound without the baffle to be honest. I wear earplugs always, and don't find it loud or 'barky' myself - can't speak for others around me, though but am yet to hear any complaints. Yes, it's a harsh bark…
  12. Storage Under Seat Cowl 2 Dec 2015 01:08 fatshoutybloke I have one of those, I'll try it. Where in Essex are you, mistersteviechen? Looking forward to hearing how you go - Pics would be even better! :). If it's a good fit I'll definitely buy one. Love the…
  13. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 26 Nov 2015 09:30 Well I ain't gonna go back and put the other pipe on just to do that for you, sorry :wink: . I'll start by saying the bike wasn't cold - took off the old pipe hot as soon as I got home from work (and changed). It took…
  14. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 25 Nov 2015 23:35 So the SC Project exhaust finally arrived. I was so excited I nearly hyperventilated ;) Fitted it last night. It's slightly louder than stock with the baffle in but has a much deeper note. It's MUCH louder without. I…
  15. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 4 Nov 2015 22:08 Thanks Grumpy. I acctually did so but did not get any reply. I guess I ended up in the spam-box. I resent the question and got the following reassuring reply: "Dear customer, yes of course don’t worry. Our product fit…
  16. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 2 Nov 2015 22:25 So I read through every single page of this thread, googled for hours and narrowed the list of exhausts that I deemed acceptable down to three. My criteria were: - not obnoxiously loud - Looked good and showed off as…
  17. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 27 Oct 2015 02:59 No need to tempt a ticket with a smaller volume, louder can. The thing I liked about the SC-Project is that it's street legal in Europe (with the baffle in)... I'm not certain what the specs are for them here in…
  18. Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 27 Oct 2015 01:17 So I read through every single page of this thread, googled for hours and narrowed the list of exhausts that I deemed acceptable down to three. My criteria were: - not obnoxiously loud - Looked good and showed off as…
  19. Storage Under Seat Cowl 15 Oct 2015 03:51 fuelex Sea to Summit make a range of dry bags with roll tops from 1 litre to about 35 litres capacity. I've used them for years for hiking and kayaking. They're totally waterproof, last for years and cost little:…
  20. Storage Under Seat Cowl 13 Oct 2015 21:09 fink Have never had a problem with water ingress apart from when hitting it directly with a pressure washer. Have been out for hours in some pretty torrential rain too. My underseat storage is pretty well used.…
  21. Storage Under Seat Cowl 13 Oct 2015 02:52 Rectaltronics Cool idea. I am quite annoyed by how easily water ends up in that area. Likewise. Had my wets in there when I washed the bike the other day, opened it up and they were wet... ironically. Hence needing…
  22. Storage Under Seat Cowl 13 Oct 2015 01:56 So I'm looking at the underside of the passenger seat cowl - it has a great big void. I can easily store my wet weather gear under the seat itself, and it seems a waste to have that space available and not effectively…
  23. Diet For Bike 12 Oct 2015 10:49 Others have said it - your own weight can make a big difference. A real world example - I've lost 20kg in the last 6 months, cost me nothing, and there's so many other benefits stemming from it besides reduction of the…
  24. My Vfr Story 24 Sep 2015 20:39 Welcome mate might see you on OZVFR Thanks - I've signed up, am waiting on my account to be approved. Will see you over there once I get in!
  25. My Vfr Story 24 Sep 2015 01:54 Congratulations, on the loss and the gain! Thanks! Great story! You're soon to find out why the 5th gen owner spoke with such passion about his bike. With the right exhaust, the sound is intoxicating. Keep us posted on…
  26. My Vfr Story 24 Sep 2015 00:53 An introduction to myself and my journey onto a VFR is in order ;) My name is Tom, my friends call me Grumps. I started riding about 18 months ago on a Honda CB400. Great little bike and I've put 20,000km onto it in…
  27. Black Ops: Cam's 8Th Gen Mods 21 Sep 2015 23:06 Hey Cam, good writeup here mate. Do you recall what type of globe the standard indicators were? I want to see if I can track down a globe that has a load resistor built in :)

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