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464 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 19 Oct 2005 Last seen 26 Sep 2016
Threads started
5 in the archive- OOooooerr... Something's happened enzed_viffer · 14 Jun 2016 – 26 Sep 2016
- Another 'Down-under' VFR1200 Report enzed_viffer · 11 Mar 2010 – 12 Mar 2010
- Chain Wear - the Evil Red Stuff enzed_viffer · 4 Jan 2010 – 5 Jan 2010
- How Necessary Is A Voltmeter? enzed_viffer · 21 Oct 2009 – 6 Jul 2010
- I *love* That New Tire Feeling! enzed_viffer · 23 Oct 2007 – 24 May 2009
Recent posts
Last 50 of 464- OOooooerr... Something's happened 32 minutes ago, Terry Congratulations and commiserations mate. I saw your TM ad, I'd say you sold for a pretty good price. Make sure you check in on us occasionally. Cheers, Terry Thanks, Terry. A pity I never bothered…
- OOooooerr... Something's happened Whelp, I sold my bike to a very nice Ukrainian gentleman this morning. He came to inspect it, sat on it, and said "Yes, I will buy this bike (before even test-riding it!). No negotiating, just sold. He was so pleasant I…
- Gen 5 suspension/Elka shock group purchase I mentioned the interchangeability thing because it is what I experienced when I took my bike in to have the suspension fettled. When the guru disassembled the rear shock, he made a comment along the lines of not being…
- OOooooerr... Something's happened Well... it's true that selling the VFR won't net much moolah, but on the other hand, the insurance and registration is expensive - about a third the value of the bike. Anyway, something else has happened that has now…
- Gen 5 suspension/Elka shock group purchase Dunno if this is any help at all, but if you can find an Elka shock that needs some feedling, the internals accommodate Ohlins parts with no modification required.
- Must Have Mods My bike came with heated grips (which I'd never had before), and I'm now on my third pair in 12 or so years. Thought they were for pussies until I first turned them on! First thing I fitted myself was an Evo Star…
- OOooooerr... Something's happened So, there I was, minding my own business, when something happened to VFRD while I was away. Scary... Took me a while to get unlost. Anyway, this may well be a "Hello!" + "Goodbye" sort of post. Probably accompanied by…
- New Vfr Owner, Few Concerns... Hi there - welcome to VFRD. The clutch thing is commonplace, and if you browse the site you'll find solutions for it, the most common being either replacing the clutch plates, or taking them out and sanding them. The…
- Engine Braking Rice I engine break a lot in the twisties. Not so much while riding relaxed and commuting. Not aware of any issues engine breaking may cause. And even if it did, I'd still do it. Engine is just one of the wear items,…
- Goodbye Vicky ! ( 8Th Gen ) Helloooo Natasha ! Zzr14 2015 Two kweschuns: (1) Why do your bikes have names? (2) Why isn't 'Natasha' something begining with 'Z' (Zelda? Zoe? Zara?) Oh - and congratulations/commiserations!
- VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years Nice stories, Leon. I'd almost forgotten I used to have a VF500 (1985). My mufflers rusted out too, so I had some custom stainless steel ones made; the only stipulation I had was "to make them a little louder". They…
- N + 1 MaxSwell timmythecop Switchblade Sportster is the best bike Harley makes . Saw a groovy Sportster in Woking, UK over the summer [image: 11800129_10207279340201514_8669039515926] That looks quiet. Grrrrrrr! One thing…
- First Time Buying Rubber Shoes......no Idea Where To Start CornerCarver ChiefGodzilla Thanks for the info. My current riding style would be commuting. school work rain and shine. Thanks for pointing me at revzilla. Time to read..... I would also suggest some Shinko's for…
- Which Heated Grips? I'm on my second set of Oxford heated grips. The first pair were on the bike when I bought it, and were the best, with a rotary analog controller, so I could choose whatever temperature I wanted. Current ones have been…
- Road - The Film Oh. Whoops. I was just editing my post about cleaning my VFR today, and mistakenly thought "Road - the film" was a reference to the spoooge that gets depositied on your bike when riding around in all weathers... I…
- What's The Hottest 5Th Generation Can? Post Your Pics.... I have to say that of all the 'cans' I've heard, the carbon fibre ones sound the best, and high-mount mufflers look much better'n low mount.
- Merits Of Abs And/or Linked Brakes In The Corners I think it was LuvtoLeanit who stated that many with ABS who don't practice real emergency stopping procedures can be unnerved by the feedback/pulsing of the ABS taking over and actually extend their stopping distances.…
- Merits Of Abs And/or Linked Brakes In The Corners Maybe my experience is somewhat anomalous, but (apart from the extra weight) I like the DCBS. I've found it really great on gravel roads or slippery tarmac, where you can stomp pretty hard on the brake pedal with little…
- [Introductory] Another 5Th Genner (Uk) Skids Vital? Nothing really. But the reg/rec is a weakness. It is? I've had my bike 11 years now (and it's 14 years old), and had not a scrap of trouble with it. Mind you... I *did* fit a pentium fan and heatsink to it…
- N + 1 Sweeper timmythecop I have a soft spot for sportsers. Nice job on that one. I agree on your theory and also show my soft spot for V twins in general. I just had this jewel dropped off at my door this morning. [image:…
- All Vfrs... Check Your Water Pump "weeping Hole" - Now! The weeping hole is on the TOP of the water pump, so debris can easily build up and plug the hole. Aahhh... thanks for that! Good to know.
- Visit To Bmw Dealer Saved Me 20K ridered Went and test rode the BMW R1200RS today. I had high expectations because on paper it is far better than the VFR: more power, less weight and more features. But my trip saved me $20,000 because I hated it. That…
- Hugger Hardware I sorted out my own; modified the one that attached to the chain guard, and made an aluminium bracket for the front of the hugger. Nowhere to attach that, so I drilled and tapped a hole in the swingarm :o and put a bolt…
- Advanced Rider Training, Why Don't You Take It? I don't really know. Maybe I know (or think I know) everything already? I've got a friend who runs one of these courses, so I probably should.
- Motogp Video Pass The exchange rate's not particularly favourable for us, so it cost me UnZud$150. In the previous couple of seasons there was a TV company here called Sommet Sports that had picked up MotoGP and broadcast it free, but…
- Aftermarket Tool Box Many moons ago, my SpousalUnit made me a new toolroll to replace the standard fragile plastic one, and this has extra spaces for a few extra tools. It's also a bit more flxible than the OEM one, so it fits nicely under…
- Front End Chatter, Angel St Yeah Its defiantly more noticeable on bad surfaces Well then - if it's being defiant, give it a sound thrashing and whip it back into submission.
- something i should have finished already Interesting(ish)thread, but... I have to comment. Photos: check them, and if they're blurry, badly lit, or out of focus, then either retake them or don't bother posting. I mean, what's the point of a picture that…
- How Many 5Th Genners Bought Theirs Brand New? I've never had a new vehicle in my life. :( My first car was made in 1957. My '01 VFR was bought in 2004 with 34,000 miles on the odometer. It now has ... [runs out to the garage to have a look]... 67,130 miles on it,…
- Which Exhaust Do You Want? Y'know, even though I have a Satantune, and I'm quite happy with it, I've heard other pipes (2-Bros, Remus, Yoshi), and I don't think it's the best-sounding pipe.
- Happy Birthday Sebastian! Many Happy Returns, Seb! (whatever that means....) HOpe you have an awesome day, and a fantastic year. :D
- Need Some Advice On Vfr Riding Position I find my 5th gen comfortable, especially with the LSL handlebar kit for a more upright position. :wink: I find mine comfortable, stock. If anything, the only things I'd change would be to make the seat higher, as I'm…
- 2015 Bluetooth Intercom Options I've had a Sena SMH10 for nearly as long as DriverDave, and use it every time I ride the bike (so that's at least twice every weekday, plus whatever weekend rides I do). I really like it, and hav e no intentions of…
- Aftermarket levers What browser are you using? I was having the same problem, so I did a quick check; Firefox works fine, Internet Exploder doesn't do quotes etc. May be a settings thing?
- But Why? Who's Going To Buy One? Nobody. Whelp, they're NZ$22,000 here. That's US$16280. That's because there's just one company here that imports them, so they're a monopoly, and they don't give a crap about their customers. Spares are not kept in stock (all…
- Has Anyone Fitted Led Turn-Signal Bulbs? Don't bother with resistors; just go on ebay or whatever; the indicator unit that works for LED bulbs (and also filament bulbs) is very cheap, and just plugs in, in place of the other one.
- Has Anyone Fitted Led Turn-Signal Bulbs? On my 5th Gen, yes. Also replaced the taillight (main reason for doing the indicators as well). There's no significant advantage (maybe bulb lifetime), but I broke my taillight and it was an opportunity to bling the…
- Before You Go Get That Next Rocket Ship... New riders should stick with small bikes at first. You can wind it WFO and nothing too fast happens. The bigger faster bikes are for experienced riders. That have some self restraint with the throttle. Because they know…
- Good Earplug Video I use Howard Leight plugs every day, because they're not particularly noise-reducing (plus I don't insert them all the way in. This cuts out the wind noise, and most of the road noise, so I can listen to loud music.…
- 8Th Gen Vfr Vs Bmw R1200Rs I've only ridden one BMW - a GS1200, I think it was. Weirdest bike I've ever been on. I was expecting masses of torque, and some character, but I was surprised by it. Hated the screen - heaps of turbulence behind it so…
- Hybrid Vfr= 5Th Gen With A 6Th Gen Subframe It's not the only awkward paint colour; I tried to get some blue touch-up paint from an automotive paint supplier, and they said it wasn't as simple as one colour; it actually was three different coats, with the amount…
- Daugherty Vs Penske Vs Ohlins As it's been said a few times, what's inside the device is more important than the device brand itself, even having the stock shock rebuilt can make a huge difference. Yup, totally agree. The suspension on my VFR has…
- The Ultimate Vfr What is the obsession with the whole gear driven cams thing? I mean really, what practical advantage would gear driven cams have over modern chain driven ones...? Nothing's wrong with a modern chain driven…
- Another Fan Switch Conundrum Terry The shop manual states 98-102 on and 93-97C off. Is it? Mine was 106 on, 96 off. So I fixed it: it's now 95 on, 85 off. Unless I flick the switch and turn it on earlier.
- Garage Door Opener Oh, I'm sure it CAN be opened, but not with 2-3 strong guys. It weighs too damn much.it's not sectional, it's one solid piece of....oak? Whatever it is, it's solid. I think you missed my point - if a single person is…
- Garage Door Opener I *was* going to do that, but instead decided to KISS. So I mounted my door remote under the front fairing above the headlights, and have wires going back to the right-hand switchblock, where I added a waterproof switch…
- Garage Door Opener Looks hidden enough, is it going to get too hot there? Quick and easy solution though! I took that same remote and soldered a couple wires to the circuit board's button contacts, connected those two wires to a Radio…
- How Hot Is Too Hot? What's a Fartenheat? I thought we lived in a metric world... :491: Mine does a lot of slow traffic work at times, but I don't believe I've seen it get over 110 degrees Celsius. Or thereabouts. Maybe it's our maritime…
- Fan Control - Choose To Turn Fan On Or Off Or Allow The Bike To Control Whelp, for many months now, I've been running a 95/85 thermoswitch (on at 95 degrees Centigrade, off at 85), instead of the standard 106/96 one. It works well. And for a longer period of time, I've run a manual override…
- Replacement Horn Two... no, wait - THREE (3) things. Firstly, I beefed up the wires running to the horn from the BlueSeas fusebox. Then I added a Fiamm horn under each side of the front fairing (just enough room there on the '01).…
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