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adkfinn

183 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 5 Oct 2017 Last seen 30 Dec 2025

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  1. Where to get my 5th Gen with PCIII Dyno Tuned in New England? adkfinn 3 4 Apr 2019 5 Apr 2019 adkfinn · 4 Apr 2019 – 5 Apr 2019
  2. adkfinn's 5th gen 20yr refresh adkfinn 125 29 May 2018 25 Jun 2019 adkfinn · 29 May 2018 – 25 Jun 2019

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  1. What other motorcycle sites do you check regularly? 30 Dec 2025 21:57 cb1100f.net
  2. 2001 VFR revival 11 Aug 2025 14:23 Sounds pretty normal to me, the cam gear whine is either a feature or a bug depending on how you feel about VFR's, but it is a major component of the soundtrack for sure. For some of us - it is music, it sings the song…
  3. I'm getting so many awards and stuff, I don't know what to do 3 Aug 2025 13:38 8 hours ago, VTCAL Whoa! Due to this very post, I have just achieved ROOKIE status. You all can not believe how hound oured I feel! Ok ROOKIE, where in VT are you? I am right outside of Montpelier.... let's ride some…
  4. [Mitas SportForce+] Testride 2 May 2025 14:06 The bike is looking good! What mirrors are those?
  5. He was a valued member, a great friend and I will miss him! 6 Oct 2023 13:00 Terrible news, what a loss. We only ever interacted on the forum / on the headers, but it was clear he was a great person. His presence here felt noteworthy and meaningful in our little VFR community. My condolences to…
  6. New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 13 Jun 2023 17:22 FYI - if any Aussie folks are interested in one of these - one has popped up on FBMktplce - [image: image.thumb.png.018d93da6f8e350085f6ac3e9672ebee.png]
  7. 1998 to 2000 conversion 2 May 2022 20:47 8 hours ago, bmart Thanks again. It has a good stock shock, I want a Penske/Ohlins, etc. Right on, I missed that you had said it earlier in the thread. Good luck!
  8. 1998 to 2000 conversion 2 May 2022 11:43 16 hours ago, bmart A local guy sold a shock out from under me and didn't tell me until I got to his house to pick it up yesterday. People... so, I'm still hunting for a shock for the yellow '00. I have a stock shock…
  9. Michelin tire price hike! 21 Mar 2022 14:25 Just received my new PR2's from the ebay listing for $233 including tax & delivery - date codes at 2121 and 4020 (front - rear). Works for me! Looking forward to getting them on
  10. Michelin tire price hike! 13 Mar 2022 15:30 12 hours ago, Cogswell So, I ordered a set of PR2s from the same ebay seller on Walmart for $205 delivered. The Pilot Powers on my spare wheels are mid 2014 date codes so have to go. I'll report on the upcoming PR2's…
  11. Michelin tire price hike! 12 Mar 2022 14:51 13 hours ago, Cogswell Go to ebay and search on "Michelin Road 2". Can't miss it. It's the same seller that was on Amazon - same name and ships from the same location in MO. Thank you!!
  12. Michelin tire price hike! 11 Mar 2022 15:13 Cogswell, 3/9/2022 at 8:46 PM There is a US based ebay retailer selling Road 2s for US $220 per set. No idea about international shipping tho. The last set I got from them in 2021 were about 3 months old, so recent…
  13. This is what happens... 6 Jan 2022 13:38 40 minutes ago, JZH The "quality" issue is directly related to the fact that All Balls doesn't make bearings. They just buy standard industrial bearings in bulk (from wherever) and re-package them for the motorcycle…
  14. 1998 to 2000 conversion 15 Sep 2021 15:14 2000 picks up the wax unit/enrichment circuit, a cat and 02 sensors in the exhaust, a slightly less desirable header (marginally smaller diameter from what I've read).... A '98 at 25k mi is just getting past break-in!…
  15. Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? 4 May 2021 15:04 OEM - https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1998/vfr800fi-a-interceptor/front-fork EDIT - Are you just planning on seals or are you going to replace the bushings also? Seals: #20 (seal set) - qty defaults…
  16. 5th Gen mirror compatibility 11 Apr 2021 12:25 Unless you specifically like the condom mirrors or you are keeping it completely original I would say just replace both mirrors with the EMGO 00-01 mirrors. You get to dump the tired, shrunken (at least mine were)…
  17. Exhaust options for 5th gen 26 Feb 2021 15:02 15 minutes ago, slowbird When I did the pair delete on my old '97 VFR750 I noticed no change in the exhaust sound at all. That too had a Two Bro's slip on. Even still, I wouldn't do the PAIR delete on my current VFR800…
  18. Exhaust options for 5th gen 26 Feb 2021 14:41 1 hour ago, slowbird My 2000 VFR800 has a Two Bro's slip on and the stock headers w/cat. Speaking to the earlier comment about it being quiet with the cat with subdued burbles and pops, my VFR exhaust burbles quite a…
  19. Exhaust options for 5th gen 25 Feb 2021 19:38 I still enjoy my Black Widow silencer, can't wait to get my VFRD header and see if it changes the tone/etc.
  20. Headlight upgrade suggestion for VFR750F 6 Feb 2021 01:30 47 minutes ago, JZH Now I've seen everything... Very clever, I just wonder if the micro projector idea actually works or is just a gimmick... x2 - my sentiments exactly. @DannoXYZ if you buy & try these please share…
  21. what type of stainless steel exhaust headers ? 27 Jan 2021 21:04 2 hours ago, Careca I have the black widow set up on my bike. Very good quality /fit /service and no complaints. Your bike will benefit from a remap to suit. I know mine did and its pumping out 115.6 bhp !! <minihijack>…
  22. For those who have a Sargent seat... 15 Jan 2021 19:29 I have a two piece on my 5th. I have never used the rear section. My seat stays in place just fine, never noticed any movement worth worrying about. Feels solid to me and I am a big guy, >200lb.
  23. Chain and Sprocket Shopping Recommendations 7 Dec 2020 15:40 1 hour ago, FJ12Ryder My preference for chain is DID. I usually get the oversize rear sprocket, 45 teeth, from Sprocket Center. Truth be told, I think if I were replacing chain and sprockets, I'd go with the 520 kit…
  24. Can 5th gen exhaust manifold be painted? 2 Sep 2020 18:42 20 hours ago, ducnut Electrolysis is probably a good idea, provided it’s left in for an adequate time. Evaporust is a bio-degradable product that works great, but, isn’t cheap. Oxalic acid (wood bleach in the deck…
  25. Can 5th gen exhaust manifold be painted? 2 Sep 2020 13:27 15 hours ago, RossR The problem that most people have reported is not the rust coming back, per se, but the coating flaking off, even when professionally applied as in the case of ceramic coatings.. This was my issue,…
  26. Can 5th gen exhaust manifold be painted? 1 Sep 2020 16:23 2 hours ago, RossR Thanks for the warning. I did see many people on the web saying the same thing. and surprisingly even professionally applied ceramic coatings don't hold up either. The BBQ paint properly applied and…
  27. Can 5th gen exhaust manifold be painted? 1 Sep 2020 13:36 In theory, yes, you can paint it. I would warn you against the VHT high heat products. I prepped mine well (sandblasted, cleaned with air/acetone/etc.) and used the full VHT system (primer, paint, clear), heat cured it…
  28. Vtec Shock Options 11 Jun 2020 13:03 6 hours ago, Jelorian Sorry to revive and old thread but I want to do the same for my 01 for the twistys and my 02 for 2 up riding. Do you mind sharing how much this set you back? I know there are many options like…
  29. A rolling piece of art 2 Jun 2020 17:32 1 hour ago, Captain 80s Really, more from the 1981 1982 was the first year of the blacked out engines/cases (in the US at least), which that concept/render looks most like in my opinion. They also changed the decal…
  30. I wondered where the cool VFR-wear was 21 May 2020 17:56 Did anyone order and receive goods yet? If so, I'd love o hear about the accuracy of the pics and quality of the apparel. If this stuff is decent/worth it I am tempted to get a hoodie
  31. Headlight needs love 4 Feb 2020 14:09 I'll second what Grum said - You have to choose a grit that will get the deepest scratches/damage out that the lens has already incurred, then work your way back to smooth with subsequent grits then polish. The…
  32. Headlight needs love 3 Feb 2020 19:08 How bad is it? Post up a pic when you can, it should help narrow down the advice. I have done a handful of plastic headlight lenses before. My advice would be to save yourself some money and don't buy a kit. Here is…
  33. Rear wheel nuts seized / won’t undo! 14 Jan 2020 15:31 two comments: 1. WD40 is not a good penetrating oil. Something like Kroil or PB Blaster, etc. would be better. 2. An impact wrench will make this and many other jobs on the bike much, much easier to complete, especially…
  34. Just bought 13 Jan 2020 14:29 38 minutes ago, Nate87 Thankyou for your help. I am looking forward to the bike last one I had was 10 yrs ago and I had a 96 cbr. So it’s like learning all over again not to much wrong with this vfr fairings and normal…
  35. 5th Gen fork options 10 Jan 2020 14:41 I kept it simple and ordered Jamie's cartridge kit all set up for my weight and riding style at the same time as my BD40 rear shock. I couldn't be happier, Jamie's stuff is tops. My "factory" front forks are amazing…
  36. My $2000 Craigslist 5th Gen [pic]... 17 Dec 2019 22:51 Welcome to the club! I also snagged my red 5th gen from CL for $2k. I am always amazed by what a value these bikes are used.
  37. AS3 Silicone Coolant Hoses 3 Dec 2019 02:25 I installed this kit on my 98 and find it to be high quality and excellently priced. AS3 sells on ebay also... with free shipping iirc.
  38. Rear suspension upgrade 22 Oct 2019 15:48 Another big guy 'weighing in' - I am about 240lbs and installed Jamie's full suite of current products this spring (cartridges/springs in the front, a bd40 in the rear). The improvement in handling is a revelation.…
  39. New Member 98 VFR - Starting Cold is not great 11 Sep 2019 16:20 13 hours ago, GreginDenver I didn't know you were without a Service Manual. There's an electronic copy of the Service Manual available here on the forum. The MAP sensor is attached to the bottom right-hand side of the…
  40. Help with Potential 5G VFR Purchase 10 Sep 2019 12:19 All told - 35k miles is nothing for a VFR, that mileage wouldn't even phaze me if I was shopping. One thing worth asking the owner of the 35k mi bike is whether or not the valves have been checked (even better if he can…
  41. Brand new to the VFR world :) 23 Aug 2019 14:59 3 hours ago, 4corsa ? Not sure I understand. The inside of my knees/thighs are always against the sides of the tank. I ride with my butt towards the back of the seat and my legs squeezing the tank slightly - this helps…
  42. Anybody finding the bronze wheels a little tame? 14 Aug 2019 14:39 I like the bronze of the 8th Gen a lot. In fact, I would like to have bronze wheels on my red 5th gen. Funny how we tend to want something different than what came as factory. If they all came with white wheels how many…
  43. Vtec Shock Options 22 Jul 2019 14:21 10 hours ago, wiremanjon Let’s get this old thread restarted! So Jaime has a new shock he’s touting as his flagship line of shocks. The BD40 line of shocks. Has anyone tried the new shock yet? I’m also confused as to…
  44. Sprocket Change? 15 Jul 2019 16:47 16 hours ago, Marvelicious but I've been tempted to go for a gearing change (thinking 16/45) and I'm kinda thinking why not go 520 ? This was exactly where I was at also. I have no regrets about the chain size, the only…
  45. Sprocket Change? 14 Jul 2019 22:17 3 hours ago, Marvelicious Any thoughts on the 520 conversion? Have you had it for long? How is it holding up? I'd ask if you felt a difference, but I'm sure the gearing change was more significant in that respect. You…
  46. Is this thing too hot? 3 Jul 2019 21:00 Jim, I can't speak to normal operating temps in FL, but if the history and service life of your thermostat in unknown or questionable I'd suspect that it might not be opening all the way. When I bought my bike it was…
  47. Sprocket Change? 3 Jul 2019 20:31 1 hour ago, JimMoore Thanks guys. How are those Superlite sprockets holding up? I read that as "not lasting very long." I was hoping to find a steel sprocket in 45T. The superlites at the top of the page I linked are…
  48. Sprocket Change? 3 Jul 2019 17:44 27 minutes ago, JimMoore Hi Guys, Coming from a few pure sportbikes my new-to-me 98 VFR800 feels a little over-geared. FOREX it's geared to go almost 150 in 4th gear. And it will get there, but man it takes forever. Has…
  49. New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 3 Jul 2019 00:28 2 hours ago, VFR750F3 What can i say i was just pointing out the obvious. I am vey happy with the header nevertheless i have purchased several headers for my other motorcycles kerker, akra and hindle and never had…
  50. 1986 VF1000R "New addition" making progress 2 Jul 2019 16:30 That looks great, nice work!

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