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zupatun
238 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 8 Feb 2007 Last seen 8 May 2021
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10 in the archive- Rukka Apollo Gloves size 11 (run small) ~Lg $149 zupatun · 18 Aug 2019 – 18 Aug 2019
- New EU tire labels: Helping pick new tires zupatun · 13 Nov 2018 – 13 Nov 2018
- Trackday Checklist for May 8 Summit Point Main by TPM zupatun · 5 May 2017 – 5 May 2017
- Feed rheinmetall Beast: AAA Gasoline study Comparing Hi and Low end Gas zupatun · 28 Apr 2017 – 6 May 2017
- Happy New Year Vfr Ridaz! zupatun · 1 Jan 2016 – 1 Jan 2016
- Rage, Chinavasion, Peaklife Cheap Gps On A Budget zupatun · 5 Jun 2015 – 28 Sep 2015
- Sighting Rt 50 N. Va ...aldie 5:20 Pm Tuesdayaug5...white 8Th Gen zupatun · 6 Aug 2014 – 6 Aug 2014
- Fireside Copper Powder Coated Wheels zupatun · 3 Apr 2013 – 3 Apr 2013
- Need help evaluating 5th gen, possible purchase, near Portland Oregon. zupatun · 20 Aug 2012 – 26 Aug 2012
- Help: need VFR evaluation near Portland! zupatun · 18 Aug 2012 – 20 Aug 2012
Recent posts
Last 50 of 238- Give Your 5th-gen A Boost... Anyone know what color code and name of this orange?
- Maintenance tips I have large hands. Not a huge, but not a small person either (6'1"). I reach in, and replace by feel...dont remove anything to get access. Matt
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) 7 hours ago, cat0020 With weather turning cold, used bikes are cheap.. Picked up a nearly stock 2001 SV650S, minor body work scratches, needs carb sync, oil/filter/coolant/brake fluid change, 17k miles. $1250 cash.…
- Rear suspension upgrade I've had Fox (4th gen) and Penske and Ohlins on my 5th gens. ZX-10 on my old SV650 and I've got a Nitron double clicker on my XSR700. Properly sprung is the most important aspect of the shock. Any shock will lose…
- Motorcycle hearing protection/earplugs I have made my own custom fit earplugs, and they work OK, but in my new helmet the depth of the speaker slots is shallow and they get shoved into my head...my ear canals actually bleed...which sucks. So I've switched…
- Help with Potential 5G VFR Purchase I paid $2800 for my VFR with Ohlins rear shock, with 76,000 miles on the ODO. Cosmetically, the bike had bodywork repairs and repainted at least once, maybe twice. I didn't think twice about it...and picked it up in…
- F4/F4i Forks - Apologies in advance No Frankenfork for me. I used 6th gen triples, F4i forks, fender and calipers with my 5th gen wheel. Matt in Haymarket.
- F4/F4i Forks - Apologies in advance F4 and F4i forks are not the same. F4i forks total length are shorter than VFR forks. Also, the brakes from your VFR and fender wont work either. The F4 ('99-'00) forks are indeed 795 mm in length to the VFR's 800 mm…
- Here we go again I remember the tab/bodywork nightmare that was my 4th gen...but it was a lovely bike til someone hit me... Your work looks exemplary! Matt in Haymarket.
- Once in my work-life ride.... If you're going from Montana through Colorado, you might swing North and go through Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest...riding AND vistas [image: image.thumb.png.3c8056bb26949ef2bc25dfa7c066d0e9.png]130 and 101...it's…
- Here we go again 1 hour ago, Gebruiker Matt, this is my limited experience as well. Although I haven't tried a soldering iron yet. Just glue and other ABS bits together. Right now, I'm trying a few new bits. There's a pretty big hole…
- Brand new to the VFR world :) I use the clear 3M protective film to protect the tank from my tank bag and zippers...not sure if that's the reason you're asking but that's what I do.
- Here we go again Plasti-fix, Plasti-Aid, Plasti-Weld all give you the option of making or repairing parts, but can require some skill at fashioning/forming missing parts... https://goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22655 I've used…
- 98 troubles, codes etc I've had similar codes and issues. When these wires become loose in the gang block (Orange in my 2000) a reading from the sensor circuit associated with any loose green ground wire can result in a positive floating…
- Rukka Apollo Gloves size 11 (run small) ~Lg $149 Rukka 70167-778-990-11 Apollo GoreTex Xtrafit waterproof Gloves size 11, Black. Condition is Pre-owned. I ordered these from Europe. Price on Cycle Gear is $249 (not including shipping). Almost new, I've worn these four…
- 5th gen front end / front brake issues. Might want to check run-out on both rotors again...easy to tweak a carrier...if you bend the carrier it can pull the rotor out of parallel locally...by a few ten thou easily. IF the lower fork is sitting further forward…
- BIKES THAT ARE NOT VFR's RIDE REPORT 6 hours ago, VFROZ The MT07 has been a great success here in Oz and rightly so. They look like a fun bike with plenty of poke. I agree the fairing needs tweaking, but bloody good effort on your part. Well done. A bit…
- BIKES THAT ARE NOT VFR's RIDE REPORT I've gone the other way. My run-around bike, and trackday bike is a Yamaha XSR700. it's small...reminds me of a Standard version of my old SV650 in my profile pic...but looks cooler IMO. I have a trackday setup for the…
- Tire puncture opinions. 5 hours ago, HughJebolzak Thanks for the offer gr8vfr. It's about a 20 hour ride to your place for me so I'm going to pass. As can be seen, the puncture is quite small and I'm currently only loosing about 0.5psi per…
- Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? Looks like you'd need to do a de-link to the 2000, and use the CBR wheel as well (whole front end). Wondering what the Gemoetry looks like compared to 5th Gen Stock? https://www.motorera.com/honda/h0800/intercep.htm…
- Tire puncture opinions. If the hole is not in the sidewall, I'll pay to have the tire shipped to me and take it off your hands.that way you dont have to pay the disposal fee at the stealer...see I'm saving you money!
- An introduction from an American in Portugal Nice bike...mine has 156,000 km and it runs beautifully....14K is just broken in nicely! Matt Haymarket, Virginia
- Do you change tires at home? VFR Capt.Bob, 6/17/2019 at 8:58 PM Still owe you lunch. 😁. I do my own old school but need to upgrade my kit. Have 4 dirtbikes and have gotten really good at them withe the bad buddy. Street tires are still a battle…
- Do you change tires at home? 9 minutes ago, FJ12Ryder I have the Mojo Blocks for my HF changer, and the Third Hand Thingy from No Mar too. But I use a Coats mount/dismount bar, with the nylon protectors. And a Marc Parnes balancer too. Do you all…
- Do you change tires at home? There are a number of tires with very stiff sidewalls...I'm sure Dunlops or Brigestones will give a nylon tool a run for its money.
- Tires on sale?? I just bought a pair of Pirelli Angel GTs front and rear for $208 total...I put them on the rims myself...Mid 2018 production date-so they are fairly new. Matt
- just picked up a '99 model - now what? At 54,000 miles your stock shock must have either been replaced or refreshed (by someone willing to do that). If not, might be good time to asess the rebound and compression damping on that shock and consider…
- New to the forum There have been some good CBR swaps on 4th Gen bikes. I think there are also options now to insert drop-in cartridges...but I'm not sure. Matt
- Clunky shifts? FactoryPro Star Shift kit...solves a lot of the "clunkiness" issues. Nice "snick!" shifts... http://www.factorypro.com/Prod_Pages/prodh91.html LiftTruck installed on a 5th Gen and a 6th Gen I believe...even if the Stock…
- What is considered high KMs or miles for a VFR 97K miles on my 5th gen 2000, but my friend has 210k miles on his 4th gen...Greg from PA...he's on ADVrider.com... Matt, Haymarket, VA
- FAULTY GROUND CONNECTOR The 5th Gen version of the ground block is a luminescent Orange instead of yellow. I had this problem the past week. I put OxGuard on the connnector cap/contacts and it helped make the intermittent problem away. So, I…
- Time to crank up the SuperCharger. [image: giphy.gif]
- VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? Sweeper, 3/25/2019 at 10:56 AM I looked at these last week while in my local dealer. It's very close on mark for what my old body needs. The ergos of my cb500x and the power of the VFR. The build quality looks on par…
- VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? FJ-09 will feel like a light version of the VFR...
- Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL Wonder if you can see what grade those bolts are?
- Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL You can easily fix that fairing with plastic welding or ABS glue...but if you don't have bandwidth to tackle it...new fairing will do obviously. Matt
- Cam reinstall - timing help needed Stray, 1/15/2019 at 8:24 PM We run lots of aluminium items through the dishwasher without damage. Most modern frying pans are aluminium with raw bases - mine seem OK wash-after-wash. Same for baking trays and lots of…
- Gas mileage on a 98 5th gen My 2000 has 97K miles...I'm 245lbs, ride with full bags and get 40-42mpg in touring mode.. On gas in the twisties 32-36mpg.
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 4 hours ago, SEBSPEED Nitric/HF dip (full immersion) would be the best option for "ultimate" corrosion resistance with a bare/bright metal finish on this unsealed tubular construction. Whether it is the best option for…
- Moving a bike 800 miles looking for ideas I bought my 2000 from a forum member and rode it home from Portland to DC area in 4 1/2 days. 3000 miles...you can do it...in your case, I'd ride South then east! Matt
- Super weird starter issue IF this is hyudraulic lock...gas may have also seeped past the rings into the oil...right? If so, check your oil sight window as well. IF it is the case you'll have to change your oil as well. Could also loosen the…
- New EU tire labels: Helping pick new tires Found this on the XSR700 forum. Saw comparisons between the Yamaha OEM Pirelli Sportcomp (worse score for wet grip) and another version (better wear and wet grip)--go figure. "the new EU regulation (EC/1222/2009) that…
- A nice pic I saw of the 07 RWB on the track Not my favorite...
- VARIABLE9’s V4 VFR VICTORY A lot of people used to think "made in Japan" meant junk...because at one time it was...nothing is static except death and taxes. Heck, even the Cleveland Browns won a game!
- What did you do to your VFR Today? I fitted a chain oiler almost excactly like this dude, but I bought a cheap Chinese brake fluid resevoir for $14 (made very well IMO), some fuel line, a primer bulb for a two-stroke chain saw and it now oils my chain…
- New to 5th GEN I have a set of stock clip ons...
- Rearsets for 5th gen.? very interesting.
- 2014 VFR 800 review...owned one month, 4000 miles. Bear tooth pass to Cody Wyoming was like a painting...too beautiful for words.
- 2014 VFR 800 review...owned one month, 4000 miles. Yes. However I had fires creating lots of smoke half the trip through Lolo pass. Got stopped by a police officer being followed by several trucks full of fire fighters...asked me to not stop and keep going. Coughed in…
- 2014 VFR 800 review...owned one month, 4000 miles. nice review. I bought my 2000 in Portland and rode it from PDX back to Virginia by way of Idaho, Beartooth pass, the Bighorns, Devil's Tower with a stop in Sturgis. I did 1026 miles from B;ozeman Montana to Sioux Falls…
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