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jim v
97 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 13 May 2009 Last seen 31 Jul 2025
Threads started
7 in the archive- Which tires for upcoming track day? jim v · 11 Jun 2018 – 11 Oct 2018
- RC51 front end -> 02 VFR800 ?s jim v · 29 Apr 2017 – 2 May 2017
- 02 VFR won't rev out -> then idles poorly -> now won't start jim v · 4 Jul 2016 – 23 Jul 2016
- Fuel Tank Removal - Upside Down?! jim v · 15 Mar 2015 – 17 Mar 2015
- yet another fork swap thread jim v · 1 Mar 2012 – 1 Mar 2012
- who to order from? jim v · 14 Oct 2010 – 18 Oct 2010
- cat-less header install on '02 jim v · 24 May 2010 – 8 Jul 2010
Recent posts
Last 50 of 97- 2008 daily driver getting hard to start... sometimes Very sad news. Not only are the VFRs getting older, the riders are as well. Life for the living as the Greeks say
- I think it's the right section for a farewell Ride what you like, like what you ride Hope it treats you well and gives you many smiles. And start a thread in the non-VFR section, I'd like to see how you modify it
- Brake feel - can it be improved? 12 minutes ago, MBrane Too bad good used RC51 front ends are no longer plentiful. I've considered doing a front end swap for my day ride/track day bike, but then I'm not trying to shave tenths of a second off my lap…
- Brake feel - can it be improved? 20 hours ago, Captain 80s In absolutely un-shocking news, this just in... I bet it was! Yes, certainly not shocking re:brake feel. It was a tiny bit shocking how much the entire front end had improved - brake feel, the…
- Brake feel - can it be improved? When I swapped out the 6th gen front end for an RC51 front end one of the results was improved brake feel - obviously overkill if that is your only goal but it was a welcome improvement
- I am going to shut down vfrd soon I will miss this place, thanks for keeping it going for so long
- My 6th gen journey Cogswell, 11/3/2021 at 11:53 PM IDK about 400, but with the VFRD headers and aftermarket cans, mine lost a bit over 20 pounds. A lithium battery would shed a good bit more. For any track bike, all the bulbs, wiring,…
- Why Portugal MotoGP race red flagged ??????? 2 hours ago, St. Stephen I believe the red flag was because the two crashed KTM riders were in the impact zone off turn 13, one being put on a stretcher. I think if there was a conspiracy to deny Marquez, it would be…
- My 6th gen journey I find myself thinking about taking the VFR off track days and getting a dedicated track bike. Unfortunately there's aren't many V4 tracksters available - Aprilia RSV4 and Ducati V4 come to mind but I don't want a 200hp…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got My first track day in about 10 years (won't wait that long again!) - 8/2/21, Palmer Motorsports Park outside of Boston, 02 VFR Tire is a Dunlop Q3+, highly recommended
- Faintness from accelerating hard This happens to me at times if I'm dehydrated. In hot weather I make sure to stop occasionally and drink a Gatorade or similar
- Double Side Swingarm 2 hours ago, Dangeruss ....I was happy with my bolt on 5 spoke wheel until a few minutes ago...... Doooo eeet!
- Jamie Daugherty? I purchased a shock from him in the fall and had a few install questions. He was responsive to email but, iirc, was not to messages thru the website
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 11 minutes ago, dudutzu Are the 8th gen different than the 5th or 6th gen? Because, the 8th gen has the front headers paired together and the rear paired together... 🤔 I don't know much about 8th gens but that pairing…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 10 hours ago, ducnut These are 180° engines, which is why the cylinders are paired as they are. Pairing them, both fronts and both rears as a 360° engine is done, will cause running issues and kill power on an 800.…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 6 hours ago, VFR Newbie Who did the tuning for you? Rob's Dyno?? I'd like to have a chat and figure out a game plan for my 5th Gen. Seacoast Cycle in Derry. Charles is the dyno-technician, very professional. And why…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Since this thread has become the all-things-custom-headers-thread I'm posting here....... I was in on the first batch of custom headers and after install it was immediately clear that the bike would benefit from a dyno…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA This thread takes so many twists and turns, never know where the conversation will be when I check back in 🙂 First of all thanks for the answers up thread. -As others have said, the modifications are part of the fun…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Header installed a few months ago and now, finally, scheduled for a dyno tune. Will be installing a PC5 - bike is an 02 with custom header, Micron exhaust cans, hi-flo air filter, using two O2 sensors (front & rear…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA sfdownhill, 6/18/2020 at 12:49 AM Hi Jim - well, you've found a combination that will need a little more research. -The map for 6 gen was created with a PCV -We know it is possible to convert PC3 maps to be used on PCV…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 1 hour ago, interceptor69 Check on page 26. According to the post you will need to PM Darryl to send him the $50 and he will send you the magic map. Perfect, thanks interceptor69, PayPal sent. Looking for that PC3 v PC5…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Quote PC Map: $50.00 I'd like to purchase a map - PC3, VFRD headers, Micron cans, Pipercross air filter - who should I contact? Should I upgrade to PC5?
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Does anyone have a Power Commander map appropriate for these headers? PC3 - header, micron exhaust, k&n filter
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 4 minutes ago, ducnut M18. What I used: https://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-STEEL-O2-Oxygen-Sensor-PLUG-CAP-M18x1-5MM-HEX-Bung/352107259753 Thanks ducnut, that is a huge help
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Hi all, rather than read thru all 34 pages (!!) - can anyone remind me how the O2 bung should be plugged if we're not running a sensor. I seem to recall there was a plug of a specific size.......
- Single Nut Rear Axle Conversion - 6Th Gen 4 minutes ago, Cogswell How do you insure the full value of all those parts and pieces? A typical insurance company is going to pay book value on what is now a 25+ y.o. bike. And since most of the parts are out of…
- Single Nut Rear Axle Conversion - 6Th Gen Thanks for the info, seems like a much better solution than metal if cost is no object I'm surprised they're no longer available - $2400 for a set of discs is expensive(!!) but I'm sure there's a small group of wealthy…
- Single Nut Rear Axle Conversion - 6Th Gen 3 hours ago, BusyLittleShop 3 hours ago, BusyLittleShop [image: 3193188896_9d34585b46_o.jpg] BLS, please tell us about your carbon-ceramic rotors - -do they work on the street? -how do they compare to stock? -special…
- Single Nut Rear Axle Conversion - 6Th Gen Despite the "Racing" sticker it is not a track wheel - its the street version. May see a track day and an occasional passenger. Will be keeping an eye on it - the anti-theft lock goes through the rear wheel so I'll get…
- Single Nut Rear Axle Conversion - 6Th Gen Bringing this thread back because............I finally finished my conversion - Ducati, 848 rear hub, OZ 5.5" wheel, conversion kit from Extreme Creations in Oz, aftermarket cushdrive and sprocket kit, some Ti hardware…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 5 hours ago, PetoRC Tyga yes !!! Right side dump that will work with undertail exhaust for 6gen please and perhaps a true dual under-tail exhaust with proper splitter or dual piping 🤤. Here is a picture of my Make…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Payment sent. Waiting on the header delivery like a 6 year old waits for Christmas 🙂
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA fyi - 42mm copper crush gaskets are available from the Delkovic website - https://delkevic.com/accessories/gaskets/copper-gaskets/
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Payment sent. Still hard to believe this is actually happening, might be able to get them on before riding season gets into full swing.......
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 1 hour ago, SEBSPEED That's looking pretty darn good right there! Agreed, very tasty.......
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Outstanding sfdh #applause
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 10 hours ago, sfdownhill More good news, gentlemen. In addition to the exciting BW/Lextek/Alibaba offering, we have a new header to add to the mix, and it's a bona fide performance header at that:......... sfdownhill,…
- Single Nut Conversion Vfr800 Hrc Rc45 Style - One More:-) Hifibre, Extreme Creations in Australia makes a conversion kit - https://www.extremecreations.com.au/1098-ducati-hub-conversion-kit-for-vfr800 They supply a shim to fit the hub, a spacer to align the wheel and an…
- VARIABLE9’s V4 VFR VICTORY I recommend laying a few strips of bacon across the top of turkey - gives it more flavor and helps keep it moist. And, you know, bacon 🙂
- Potential Coffman Full Exhaust As robborboy posted Coffman makes exactly one complete exhaust system - for the Grom, a single cylinder unfaired bike. When someone rolls up on a VFR Coffman will look at the tightly packaged V4, think about the limited…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build I went ahead and pinged BW, got the following reply - Quote Hi Jim, Thanks for your email. We do have the bike and are working on it now. The 2002-2013 is still in development, we do not have a date for the release as…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build That's disappointing, "next year" is a very small step from "not in our plans" I wonder if multiple VFR header questions would get them moving.......
- Which tires for upcoming track day? I had forgotten about this thread, should update - I went Q3+ and been very happy with them. Good feedback, quicker turn in. Unfortunately the track day didn't happen - sometimes life gets in the way. Heading out for a…
- Which tires for upcoming track day? Thanks for the feedback everyone. After the suggestions here I'll be trying out a set of Dunlop Q3+ - will let you all know how it turns out
- Which tires for upcoming track day? Looking for some advice from the community Bike is an 02 6th gen with an RC51 front end. Currently rolling on Michelin PR2 with the dual compound tech. I've done a few track days and mostly sporty riding on this set and…
- Pro evo shift kit? The shift kit is one of the best mods I've done. And maybe the best if you consider cost. Requires a bit more effort but you're rewarded with very precise shifts. Makes the bike much more enjoyable
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 15 hours ago, keef Ive just spoken to van demon exhausts here in sydney. Well, greater sydney since they are a couple hours from me. They currently make systems for things like the kwaka H2. They can make ones for us in…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build A few available on Yahoo Japan - http://buyee.jp/item/search/query/nc35/category/2084008672?sort=cbids&order=d&translationType=1 Bring back one for me :cool:
- Single Nut Conversion Vfr800 Hrc Rc45 Style - One More:-) In my mind its not a lot of money - someone else did the measuring, thinking and cutting. keef has been doing a long term test. There's no way I could replicate it for $235AU, not even close
- Single Nut Conversion Vfr800 Hrc Rc45 Style - One More:-) Thanks for that - looks like a 520 sprocket is available
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