Member record · ID 3647
squirrelman
409 posts recovered 15 threads started First seen 9 Oct 2007 Last seen 21 Aug 2025
Threads started
15 in the archive- RACE and RETRO squirrelman · 25 Apr 2024 – 25 Apr 2024
- for real ?? squirrelman · 23 Dec 2023 – 23 Dec 2023
- VFR 1986/87 Fuse box cover squirrelman · 19 Jun 2022 – 19 Jun 2022
- FOR SALE 1986/1987 VFR carbs squirrelman · 13 Oct 2021 – 13 Oct 2021
- beware of new spammer squirrelman · 4 Jul 2021 – 13 Jul 2021
- VTR 250 parts for sale (1988-1990) squirrelman · 16 Oct 2020 – 16 Oct 2020
- For sale: 1986 VFR fuse box cover squirrelman · 15 Aug 2019 – 15 Aug 2019
- 6th gen single seat cowl for sale squirrelman · 4 May 2019 – 4 May 2019
- FS: Vintage 2-stroke 60's classic 100 cc 1966 YL-1 YAMAHA squirrelman · 9 Mar 2019 – 9 Mar 2019
- 87 700 fuel pump relay intermittent failure? squirrelman · 16 Dec 2018 – 30 Apr 2025
- For Sale : 1986 VFR 700 squirrelman · 6 Nov 2018 – 6 Nov 2018
- For Sale : 1986 VFR 700 squirrelman · 10 Aug 2018 – 10 Aug 2018
- '86 VFR750 engine oddities squirrelman · 7 Dec 2017 – 7 Dec 2017
- Charging problems ?? squirrelman · 31 Mar 2017 – 31 Mar 2017
- '86 Vfr Rear Head Removal squirrelman · 6 Oct 2015 – 18 Oct 2015
Recent posts
Last 50 of 409- Returning after absence great work restoring a classic honda and saving it from the breakers yard.
- 2001 VFR revival youre gonna have end less problems if that bike was in a f lood. if water got into a cylinder you c an consid er the bike a write-off.
- Air box lid flapper , this is sort of funny mouse urine in an airbox is highly c orros ive and can destroy metal. a this is what i shook out from a vfr muffler that sat in a shed for too long [image:…
- 2008 daily driver getting hard to start... sometimes Presson, 7/13/2025 at 3:53 PM Grum is an electrics ' god' who seems to have departed this firmament om. sad and sorry i consider him our #1 ultimate electrick expert among our members who knew everything we'd need to…
- I think it's the right section for a farewell rich ppl have alot of choices
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" kool deal there. please invite noraly over to see things, and try to get her drunk. 😍
- 2007 VFR800 blowing fuses post winter storage mice ?? they chew on wires and like to nest in airboxes [image: aug12020011.JPG.95821ffea630508683d1b38fa3b8714c.JPG]
- 86 VFR700F rear brakes sticking badly clean and lube or risk this [image: post-3647-0-97799300-1460171157.jpg.87e76ddacf01578c3d90d349341987c0.jpg]
- Recall alert on VFR1200 guess i missed it, so what was the recall problem ?
- Fuel Additives in the 70's guys with sportscars here, mostly english and italian, could back up to the gates of the private pilot section of the airport, and the ground ops would fill our fuel tanks with potent avgas.
- Normal choke operation i dont use the choke lever to set my warmup idle speed; instead i adjust the idle setting screw to boost cold fast idle, then dial it back when warm. at 85 degrees, no choke should be necessary for starting, so its…
- RACE and RETRO ju https://www.youtube.com/@raceandretro st stumbled across it
- DannoXYZ missing in action! Oh greeze, man, id prefer to crash on a motorcycle ........😏
- Got a RC24 again...... the same thing appeared on a vfr i bought a few years ago, something proper maintenance would prevent. [image: post-3647-0-97799300-1460171157.jpg.fe071a2b56fce57773ce930bb300a397.jpg]
- for real ?? [video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/B1S9A45pdCI?feature=oembed]
- Winterization put a sock [or plastic bags] in it.....the exhaust pipe end.
- I am going to shut down vfrd soon im pissed 🙄
- Freshening up a fresh 95 VFR Captain 80s, 12/7/2022 at 10:28 AM [image: PXL_20221207_143225782.thumb.jpg.4ac1f1a5599e64d1a21f10a31661faf7.jpg] ok ......i got to work with grinder and files, sandpaper and polish to make that cheap-lookin stamped…
- Anyone know anything about what's happened to the world, VFRworld that is. it's due to either human error or the result of creeping entropy. it would be near tragic if the WORLD disappeared 🤣 . 🤣[image:…
- Hello from London - VF1000R better to optimize main jets first, then play with needle grooves.
- Clicking Starting Relay normal voltage in a battery (with key off) should be close to 12.6 volts, so use your volt/ohm multimeter to check. recharge with 1-amp charger for 6-8 hours. if voltage does not rise to 12.6 the battery is bad, but…
- Air In System After Brake Bleed... Need Some Ideas fink, 9/16/2022 at 1:25 PM Do exactly the same myself so you think it's effective then and it has your enthusiastic, unequivocal endorsement , ay lad ? whats the crack ? how's the crack ?
- Air In System After Brake Bleed... Need Some Ideas ^^ you can raise the mc even higher by removing it from the bar and holding it up by the lever while tapping the line and banjo bolt. this worked for me many times.
- Main fuse B replacement? 3 hours ago, Grum Or something like this, needs to be fairly well weather proof. Try visiting your local auto parts store or local electrical parts suppliers. You want a nicely crimped or soldered connector to suit your…
- Main fuse B replacement? putting in any fuse rated at more than 30 amps could cause a huge, smokey problem.
- Ramona, CA - 1st time VFR Owner Tirso, 7/15/2022 at 9:59 PM Sweet scoot, nice mods. Red is fastest! You'll have a great time on your SD roads. watch for amusing prairie dog towns [image:…
- Ramona, CA - 1st time VFR Owner uncle Luigi say loog-a nize-a. 😏
- Lifting to centerstand it's been mentioned already, but wear boots or hard soles or you could hurt your foot.
- VFR 1986/87 Fuse box cover FUSE BOX COVER 3-D printed reproduction $36 + shipping [image: oldcamera 5-8=22 033.JPG] [image: oldcamera 5-8=22 035.JPG]
- Music anyone? i don't believe cell phones mounted on bikes are any different from phones held in car drivers hands, both unsafe and distracting. just another sad sign of electronic media addiction.
- Time to crank up the SuperCharger. supercharger on your vfr ?? bike will overheat easily, and the clutch might not be able to handle the extra power. RAEVA MI VERKER !
- Help with coolant weep/leak please 7 hours ago, stuartb3502 Might be worth squirrelling a set away for the future if I can get them. [image: 5ab5d43a6b10a_052_52sweetye.JPG.e0e1caed56b791c4ded8fc6baee0428f.thumb.JPG.c1dd867eae5957964f3c2f96895deeaa.JPG]
- Free 1986 VFR engine i'd take it in a second if not 2500 miles away, and my attempt to get a local portland rider to help failed miserably. 😑 [image: 489148446_oct12-21002.JPG.70a817a7e9af14c8c7f483151129e6ce.JPG]
- This is what happens... many racers prefer the lower friction of a ball bearing setup that provides more sensitive feedback of front tire traction. found this out when talking with factory team mechanics at an AMA race.
- How long can you leave a bike unused before fuel causes problems? [image: large.458625080_july162021005.JPG.5e9b55cb07f259eb978b42e54e6e6f7b.JPG][image: large.68414122_july162021003.JPG.4a1fad8d3a4127ed924a159a59757e31.JPG] bmart, 12/26/2021 at 8:33 PM People have garage/barn finds…
- How long can you leave a bike unused before fuel causes problems? best thing is to follow directions in the honda owner's manual to drain carb float bowls for storage periods.
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got MaxSwell, 12/9/2021 at 3:13 PM Hornet was a key ship in the battle for the Pacific esp. at Midway Island. Hornet was also the launching point for the 1942 B-25 doolittle raid on tokyo, the first us bombing of japan.…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got ^^^ quite observant, as usual. i bought that bike knowing it had been pranged up front, and after i got it running right and rode it around for awhile, sold it quickly. [image:…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got 33 minutes ago, bmart Those rock. I had three of them. I don't think that I've ridden a "real" motorcycle that was more nimbler. I raised the seat on mine for some legroom.[image:…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got [image: gallery_3647_3444_106821.thumb.jpg.7c5fc64ed746320e9d6244fc993a3057.jpg] '92 ZX-7 i usta own [image: gallery_3647_3505_762230.jpg.ac465e37f90da6cc3dd6681ac4e8b3c6.jpg] white hawk i usta own [image:…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got [image: gallery_3647_3444_149590.jpg.f33fd72f50f1ebfba2b92be40797f47d.jpg] [image: 022_22red.JPG.5b1011c78dbd4b7648af7447f686f355.thumb.JPG.714709ae3cddc6d317f4ed76758efa04.JPG] 6 hours ago, Cogswell Love the 4 peaks…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got [image: 1252331514_007_7cbHK.JPG.0723e6f23fcf8cbaf846363fa31d4d0d.thumb.JPG.8ae831f65e00ec9ca13ea7febdda0c41.JPG] 4 peaks in the background [image:…
- 4th gen fairing bracket alignment misalignment there is a sign of a crash or heavy tipover.
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got 9 hours ago, Kbear Trip to the Pawnee Buttes in the Pawnee National Grasslands Monument in North Central Colorado a week ago. [image: buttes05.jpg] [image: buttes03.jpg] [image: buttes06.jpg] [image: buttes07.jpg]…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got this is my sweet little prairie dog, and he insists upon sleeping next to me in bed every night.
- Honda's New ST - NT1100 4 hours ago, Mohawk Honda have lost their way ☹️ yes, remember the DN-01 ? (Do Not buy 1)
- Need help setting clock our man, grum, is the best electrickal fixer i've found on ANY bike forum, and we're lucky to have him.
- Why Portugal MotoGP race red flagged ??????? probably too many lemon law claims ?
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got ^^^ great road going there, lotsa curves, no guardrails over thousand foot dropoffs. [image: gallery_3647_3444_34410.thumb.jpg.64dbeb68b22a65f36bc6cf3dd361190e.jpg] [image:…
- FOR SALE 1986/1987 VFR carbs just recently cleaned with new viton O-rings, no fuel since. one year guarantee of good performance. $450 [image: 12-1-17_176.JPG.855a0e6828772e377747193f47761e4d.thumb.JPG.0731f5cca43081b746bc18f6cd93b0ee.JPG]
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