Member record · ID 38932
Philois1984
220 posts recovered 25 threads started First seen 2 Jan 2018 Last seen 16 Jul 2024
Threads started
25 in the archive- Something new to worry about. Philois1984 · 9 Jul 2024 – 10 Jul 2024
- Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Philois1984 · 1 Jun 2024 – 1 Jun 2024
- Gear change issues Philois1984 · 1 Jun 2024 – 16 Jul 2024
- Gaerne Aquatech boots Philois1984 · 11 Apr 2024 – 8 Oct 2024
- It must be a sign!! Philois1984 · 18 Jan 2024 – 6 Sep 2024
- New jacket Philois1984 · 17 Jan 2023 – 18 Jan 2023
- Sidi Adventure 2 boots Philois1984 · 15 Oct 2021 – 28 Oct 2021
- SC Project exhausts. Philois1984 · 5 May 2021 – 17 May 2021
- We can only hope Philois1984 · 4 Jan 2021 – 4 Jan 2021
- What is Jelly in America? Philois1984 · 17 Oct 2020 – 26 Feb 2021
- New donation from Philois1984 Philois1984 · 5 Oct 2020 – 5 Oct 2020
- Dangers of browsing bike sales too much. Philois1984 · 1 Oct 2020 – 7 Oct 2020
- The Good, The Bad, And The Good Again Philois1984 · 23 Sep 2020 – 28 Nov 2020
- WSBK ROUND 2 Philois1984 · 1 Aug 2020 – 10 Aug 2020
- Eighth gen headlight Philois1984 · 12 Jul 2020 – 6 Aug 2020
- Easy storage solution Philois1984 · 12 Jul 2020 – 12 Jul 2020
- Happy Birthday 🥳🎂 Philois1984 · 6 Jul 2020 – 7 Jul 2020
- Sidi Rex Air Boots Philois1984 · 10 Apr 2020 – 21 Oct 2020
- 2020 Yamaha R1 Philois1984 · 28 Mar 2020 – 24 Apr 2020
- First ride of 2020 Philois1984 · 1 Jan 2020 – 1 Jan 2020
- Eight days of riding. Philois1984 · 31 Aug 2019 – 1 Mar 2020
- Help in planning a bucket list motorcycle trip. Philois1984 · 17 Apr 2019 – 21 Apr 2019
- Great track day video Philois1984 · 8 Feb 2019 – 11 Feb 2019
- Kriega US 30 Philois1984 · 30 Jan 2019 – 2 May 2019
- 2019 Model colour scheme Philois1984 · 2 Dec 2018 – 7 Dec 2018
Recent posts
Last 50 of 220- Gear change issues Thanks for all the input guy’s. I will let you know how things go and if the Honda dealer finds anything. I am planning on another ride this weekend and am hoping there is further improvement. At 65 years old I’m afraid…
- Gear change issues Thanks Presson , I have a habit of moving my foot back so only my toes are on the footrest between gear changes, I don’t believe I leave pressure on the gear lever at any time. I did have an excellent independent…
- Something new to worry about. It was buzzing around again a couple of hours ago while I was hanging some washing out (did a load of used microfibre cloths) I am actually all for it, too many stolen and trashed cars. I just wish the courts wouldn’t…
- Gear change issues So!, I have changed the clutch fluid ( old fluid looked perfectly fine though, no gunk on the bottom of the reservoir) I changed the oil and filter , went back to 10W-40 and back to Motul. Went for a 40 km ride, there…
- Something new to worry about. The list of things to watch out for while riding here in Townsville just grew. The local police have a new toy and they have been trying it out all most continuously day and night (seems like it anyway) for the last…
- Gear change issues 4 hours ago, Thumbs Chain tension? No chain tension is fine.
- Gear change issues Nearly all the riding I do on the VFR is open road riding. I never do clutchless gear changes. I’ll do the oil change and brake and clutch fluid flush and see what improvements if any I get.
- Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 1 hour ago, Grum Haha Phil, very dappa indeed Sir. Very Exclusive riding gear there Sir. A close look at your L/H mirror reflection, am I right in guessing that a dressed in pink clown or similar has taken the photo??…
- Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride I recently participated in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride here in Townsville, it’s for a good cause and I enjoyed the ride. I’ll attach a photo. I’m going to display the Triumph at a “All British Day” here in…
- Gear change issues Thanks Grum, I will try a different oil and flush the brake fluid, hopefully that will be all it is. If that doesn’t help then I will have to spend some money and let the experts? have a look at it (in case of confusion…
- Gear change issues Any ideas why my gear lever has started to feel clicky (best way I can explain it) when I change gears? I have had the bike from new, now has a mere 47,600km on the clock. Have had no other issues. Always found the gear…
- GoPro mounts on 5th gen I placed a mount on the top of the T-Rex sliders on my eighth gen, works very well. Shows the steering and suspension movement on the front wheel.
- Gaerne Aquatech boots I purchased these boots for AUD$242 in July 2016 so they are three months short of 8years old. Have been very happy with them in all respects. The boots have held up very well apart from the soles which started to…
- It must be a sign!! 10 hours ago, Dutchy How much saké did you partake in?? I got really, as in really drunk in Ropingi (sp?) some 30+ years ago.... :beer: KAMPAI! Hi Dutchy, nearly correct on the spelling mate it’s actually Roppongi…
- It must be a sign!! Went to the hotel last night on the way to dinner, looked through the window and the RC30 was gone, I didn’t go in but I will check again before we leave Hakuba.
- It must be a sign!! 27 minutes ago, Grum Kon'nichiwa ogenkidesuka Phil. Excellent stay stay stay!!!. Tell them you'll take it for a ride to give it some good exercise, explain that this would be extremely beneficial for the bike. :wheel:…
- It must be a sign!! I was just browsing through some accomodation options in Japan looking for somewhere new to stay (2025, you have to get in early 🪱🦜) and came across a hotel with this photo of it’s lobby. It has to be a sign right…..…
- 1986 Vfr 750R Rebuild [video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MmHBzvQLpFQ?feature=oembed] Very enjoyable video.
- For those with PMS... 20 hours ago, St. Stephen Well, in that case I can't resist posting a few more NZ photos. Sorry, I was on an RT, not a VFR, but not that different from your ST. I'm sure you know this tunnel: [image:…
- New jacket 1 hour ago, VFR750F3 I have the IXON air bag. How do you find it? Comfortable, hot ect
- New jacket 6 hours ago, bmart Very manly! Won't it make you...invisible? How's the armor? I'm not familiar with that brand! Congrats! Ixon is a well known brand, has been around a while. The jacket (Vortex 2) has CE level 2…
- New jacket Splurged on a new jacket today, the old DriRider is looking a little worse for wear these days. [image: EF36C9E8-544B-4CD9-9722-757A05AF7735.jpeg.6fd9f4f1eaeadcbd689bf36dae3da210.jpeg][image:…
- Phone holder inspiration I don’t find it any harder to see than the speedometer, you do need a special case to mount it but most newer iPhones are waterproof now anyway.
- Phone holder inspiration Finally installed a quad lock stem mount on the VFR, including vibration damper and USB charger. [image: 6FE1605D-6AF9-40ED-9D67-6AE686DC163B.thumb.jpeg.83a12e98a80a87101147ceae7b3e1f38.jpeg][image:…
- Phone holder inspiration Despite the price I highly recommend the quad lock. Just did a trip to the tip of Cape York in Queensland Australia on a KLR 650 lots of dirt, sand and corrugations. Had no problems at all. Also just returned from a…
- Bugbuster...where are they??? While I think this mod looks great ( I would do it for the looks alone) I have never noticed a problem with bugs getting through this gap? Is the main issue getting hit by the bugs or having to clean bugs from a hard to…
- Who Here Likes Single Cylinder Bikes? 21 hours ago, Dutchy Picos Europa mountain range south of Santander, Spain. Rode that 150cc single cilinder in that area for a week. 2,000km 🙂 Didn’t quite get that far on the North Coast of Spain, made it as far as…
- Who Here Likes Single Cylinder Bikes? Recently purchased my first single cylinder bike a new 2022 KLR Adventure, only put about 2000km on it but loving it so far. But the rumours are true it feels heavy especially moving it around the garage with a full…
- Who Here Likes Single Cylinder Bikes? 10 hours ago, Dutchy [image: 1910080061_DSC_4501(2).thumb.jpg.ecb4670b9b369b7a3af97b373efb5e4a.jpg.989e37b08cb5c136d89af77b9ac432c8.jpg] [image: 20210426_200805.thumb.jpg.3471f8cd6b9395abad81879a79f70d97.jpg] And number…
- Honda VFR800F VFR800X Shop manual Many thanks bjauto great to have this. (I can now spend many hours trying to figure out what I’m looking at, and what the #@*$ there talking about😳)
- What did you do to your VFR Today? After 200km this morning I agree, I couldn’t feel any difference at all (wasn’t expecting to though) while the intake/engine noise is louder it isn’t annoying, just sounds a bit deeper. I will leave the snorkel off for…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Finally after 7 years 😳 I did the flapper and snorkel mod. Can’t even tell you why, just something to try. Can always change it back. Heading out for a ride in the morning to see how it sounds/feels. I believe it only…
- OK, which one of yuse is this?? I was trying to find this video on YouTube so I could send it to my brother-in-law (can’t copy the URL above) and I came across this, not nearly as irresponsible but at least he has all the gear.
- OK, which one of yuse is this?? I want to know if the kid would have done a runner if the police attempted to pull them over🤔
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Here in Oz we rate jobs by how many six packs (beer) you need to complete the task, looks like in the Netherlands they use the sausage roll rating 😂
- Quick Poll: Are you using Chain Lube or Chain Paste? Motul chain lube, 39,000km on original chain, still going strong.
- Need help setting clock What about Technics turntables Grum? You could have a very profitable business here….
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got A somewhat shorter 8km ferry ride to Magnetic Island off Townsville. I had an argument with the loader because he was pissed off that I didn’t park where he told me too next to the railing (I was worried that the wind…
- Why Portugal MotoGP race red flagged ??????? I don’t see a problem with half a dozen track marshals standing in the gravel trap attending to injured and possibly unconscious riders while twenty odd motorcycles hurtle by at 250kmh plus.
- My motorcycle days are numbered I have four motorcycles two cars and assorted storage in a double garage!! Not easy and a pain in the backside sometimes, but where there’s a will there’s a way. Can’t stand the idea of leaving any vehicle outside in…
- Sidi Adventure 2 boots Haven’t been for a ride yet but I think they suit the KLR pretty well? [image: B5C7CBD2-1869-4566-A33B-B515246496A3.thumb.png.8ca90a1e88aea3dfe526585c8babbb34.png]
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got Had the bikes all together on the drive, so I thought I would take a family portrait (iPhone 6 snapshot actually) . [image: E38ED20F-8483-44CD-88F0-E86B78FD8D6C.thumb.jpeg.20c885f6322a499ae7c6e6b6069d4f67.jpeg]
- Sidi Adventure 2 boots I was actually very surprised at just how comfortable these were when I tried them on at the shop, I’m sure that your probably correct regarding using them on the VFR. I’ll certainly give them a try when I receive them…
- Sidi Adventure 2 boots I just ordered a pair of these in the black/grey to use on the KLR. As my Gaerne’s are starting to wear a little on the soles I may try them on the VFR as well, not sure how they will go, even though they are extremely…
- Barn Find - need help please 8 hours ago, VFR78 Bloody hell Grum, I’ve gone cross eyed. You need to come out of retirement and open a motorcycle shop, specialising in Viffers. I’d be a customer! But why does Grum start writing in ancient Latin…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Which model tech grip did you get? can’t see a VFR on there website. Is it the same as the CBR1000RR-R (RRRRRR) Love the Werks exhaust.
- Rescuing a '92 VFR750F Can you hire the electrolysis unit,or was it something you already had. Amazing improvement
- What did you do to your VFR Today? [image: CA07EAC8-B0B4-4B7A-9019-84E948636F6E.thumb.png.866864b9f2e411cd8360b2d4a64f6ea2.png]I did a similar thing to my panniers, love the gold coloured Honda Wing decal.
- Magnetic Oil Sump Plug Ari Henning clears it up rather well, as usual.
- Magnetic Oil Sump Plug 22 hours ago, raYzerman No real surprise you don't find much on a magnetic drain plug, most stuff in there is non-ferrous except in the transmission. Superfine stuff that goes through a filter isn't a big deal the oil…
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