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Careca
63 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 7 Sep 2020 Last seen 20 Jul 2021
Threads started
10 in the archive- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. Careca · 25 Apr 2021 – 16 May 2021
- WANTED Staintune high level exhaust for 5 th Gen ......UK Careca · 16 Apr 2021 – 16 Apr 2021
- WANTED VFR 800 Fi ( 5 th gen ) UK Careca · 6 Apr 2021 – 6 Apr 2021
- I like my 8 th gen VFR , but.................. Careca · 1 Apr 2021 – 20 Apr 2021
- It arrived last Friday . First thoughts... Careca · 9 Mar 2021 – 19 Apr 2021
- The King is dead, Long live the King. Careca · 5 Feb 2021 – 3 Mar 2021
- 8 th Generation tail tidy Careca · 20 Jan 2021 – 23 Jan 2021
- CENTRE STAND QUESTION Careca · 13 Jan 2021 – 15 Jan 2021
- CENTRE STAND QUESTION Careca · 11 Jan 2021 – 11 Jan 2021
- Help needed. Cant get oem exhaust off Careca · 8 Jan 2021 – 13 Jan 2021
Recent posts
Last 50 of 63- The rear axle and a hammer... I know it was a pig to get out but that doesn't look anywhere near as bad as I thought it would look like. Should clean up a treat.
- Another Tank Protector thread? boOZZIE, 7/9/2021 at 3:39 AM I got 1 of those and it went on 1st go and hasn't come off. It is stuck on with double sided tape however they only supply a couple of strips for the centre so I went and got more to go…
- Another Tank Protector thread? No 2
- VFR decal Give Graham @ image works a shout. He can make you any decal you want. I have used him many times. If you are going to repaint , Honda painted their bikes then put the decals on . I would paint , put decals on then…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 6 hours ago, daved They look good. I may be interested in a set, do you have his contact details? Cheers. His name is Dean Bowley. You will find him on Facebook or Messenger. He is a member of the Honda VFR owners club…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. I think service history is so important. I get the fact that I am buying a bike and its 2021 and some will argue who cares if it was serviced back in 2002 , it is how it is now that matters. However I like to be able to…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 10 hours ago, jroberts427 What paint did you use on the forks? Thanks Justin I used Hammerite smooth silver. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hammerite-5084894-HAM6700043-250ml-Metal/dp/B001GU4DEC
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. I would say It took me a week , taking my time , not rushing anything , doing it between work and family commitments. Having done it before I kind of knew what to expect and which bits I was going to have to change. If…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. Hi, There are 2 places I got the Ti fasteners from . 1. https://titanclassics.com/honda-parts/ 2. https://www.racefasteners.co.uk/ Please remember with Ti bolts to reduce the quoted torque values by 20% . Ti does NOT…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 14 hours ago, FromMaine Nicely done! I have to admit I have a thing for Red/Blue VFRs with white wheels. Your windscreens look interesting, thought they might be Power Bronze but did not see them in the catalogue. What…
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) I completely agree with you . Thing is , I have more than 2 and I keep looking for more. Can't hide the banana .
- Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) I keep telling my wife its the same bike. I have got away with it so far. [image: 1558156543_IMG_4517(002).thumb.jpg.0d1f6f72c4e1398a354c444f6cfbba5a.jpg] [image:…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. The oil pipes are made by a man in Wales. He only makes 5 th gen oil cooler lines . Made in 316 stainless steel and stainless braided hose. Each set is test fitted to a spare vfr he has. They are £140 for the pair . He…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. I do like a project . Not done a gen 3 .
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 5 th gen VFR's are my thing really. I buy them then rescue them but I always try and start with a bike that has good provenance / a verifiable history and certainly all its papers/books/service invoices as well as…
- WANTED Staintune high level exhaust for 5 th Gen ......UK I suspect its a case of take a ticket and get in line, but I am after a staintune high level exhaust for my 5 th gen VFR 800 Fi ( 2001 ). I am in the UK . If you have one or see one , please let me know. Thanks, Nat.
- 5th Gen mirror compatibility Hello , The rubber mirror base is still available . As for the mirrors , you can get after market mirrors that are exactly the same for a fraction of the price. Like this , on ebay £20.99…
- WANTED VFR 800 Fi ( 5 th gen ) UK I AM IN THE UK / ENGLAND so this is for my fellow residents. I am looking for a mint 800 Fi. ( 5 th Generation ) Must be Low mileage , all books, both keys, old mot's, service history with invoices. Must be completely…
- I like my 8 th gen VFR , but.................. I guess I am going to have to live with it. The Honda Akrapovic does not have a removeable baffle.
- I like my 8 th gen VFR , but.................. I like my 8 th gen vfr , but I think it sounds absolutely shit . I have 2 5th gen vfr's , one with a full ss black widow system and it sounds absolutely glorious and the other one is a standard system with a viper end…
- I know I'll regret it, but always wanted to do white wheels on a 5th gen. No you won't..........................white wheel fan here too. [image: 853554664_8SPOKEWHITEWHEEL.thumb.PNG.577ca9db680a76c949e91b5ca5908dc4.PNG] [image:…
- It arrived last Friday . First thoughts... I believe the ECU is able to adjust in this case. Once run in and with a few miles under its belt I will dyno it and see what its doing / making and if there are any gains to be had.
- It arrived last Friday . First thoughts... 2 hours ago, BlackheathMatt Lovely - and you're just down the road from me - will keep a look out for you. Enjoying my 6th Gen enormously - but at some point soonish I'll change it for a clean low mileage 8th Gen and…
- It arrived last Friday . First thoughts... I had a look at the rear brake. I think its a case of needing more bedding in and perhaps another bleed. I will bed them in the old fashioned way when it stops raining. Today I fitted helicopter tape to the tank and a…
- It arrived last Friday . First thoughts... Back in January, when it dawned on me there would be no more VFR's made , I bought one . A good deal was done and I did go for many accessories. I always wanted a red one, so Victory red it was. I went for the Akrapovic…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU +1 ON THE YSS REAR SHOCK. I have one and its excellent quality and fit. [image: YSS1.thumb.jpg.9774ebe94c2127f57370c22a08259049.jpg] [image: YSS2.thumb.jpg.2733f502cfdcf3f5dcfdcb03c2444212.jpg] [image:…
- Exhaust options for 5th gen I have a Viper end can on my 99 VFR and it goes very well . I also have a full black widow system and I don't know where these rumors of poor quality come from I can tell you 100% they are great and the quality is very…
- Countershaft oil seal - b@stard thing! Question . Have you tried putting it in the freezer for a good half hour then tried fitting it ? Im thinking would the cold shrink it enough to fit ? Just a thought.
- The King is dead, Long live the King. Someone on another forum just suggested a VFR 1200 engine in a VFR800 frame . Has that ben done ? Id love to try that .
- The King is dead, Long live the King. I obviously like VFR’s , which is why I am here , and I am fortunate enough to have more than 1 . For me part of being a VFR afficionado means I like to ride my VFR , talk / read / watch things about motorcycles and…
- Seat cowl lug repair +1 for plasifix . Its brilliant stuff.
- what type of stainless steel exhaust headers ? The lockdown refresh was coming along a treat but there was one issue that needed dealing with . The fueling , because the bike felt down on power and it was clearly running lean. Replacing the original air filter with…
- what type of stainless steel exhaust headers ? 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 !!
- 8 th Generation tail tidy Yes, thats what I was after. Thanks, i will keep looking.
- Riding My Dream VFR fink, 1/16/2021 at 9:59 AM Have posted on bikers oracle. I have a set if you are interested victory red. Thats a yes please..............drop me a line, thanks.
- 8 th Generation tail tidy Are the 8 th generation tail tidies still available ? I saw a thread on here , where the tail tidy had a vfr reflector plate. Any ideas where I can get one please ? Thanks Regards, Nat.
- Riding My Dream VFR 11 hours ago, fink Have posted on bikers oracle. I have a set if you are interested victory red. Thank you for that. I have accepted the Spanish offer . I need to see if they actually turn up. If they don't then I will…
- CENTRE STAND QUESTION Thank you .
- Riding My Dream VFR Philois1984, 1/13/2021 at 7:36 PM I know the OEM Panniers are ridiculously priced (just over $2000 here in Australia) but they are oh so convenient, and they look great. Congratulations on the new bike, I love all four…
- CENTRE STAND QUESTION My Center stand is in rather poor condition . I am considering replacing it. I am a YEAR 2000 , 5 th gen VFR . My question is this . Will a 6 th gen center stand fit a 5 th gen bike . They certainly look very alike. 5…
- Riding My Dream VFR 13 hours ago, FromMaine Congratulations, you found one in red no less, Well Done! Sounds well kitted to boot. Your "Buy now, explain later" Translates here in the US to "Its easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for…
- Help needed. Cant get oem exhaust off Douse it in penetrating oil. Give it a chance to work then use a Large hammer and a punch.
- Riding My Dream VFR 8 minutes ago, Thumbs Ride it .....motorcycles should die with hot tyres, not fade away You are right. It shall be ridden like it was stolen !
- Riding My Dream VFR BeePee, 1/5/2021 at 9:47 AM I bought mine new in March 2020 Ayrshire Scotland, good eh lol I paid £9999 and got panniers, quick shifter, hugger and Akrapovic exhaust Well Mr Club Racer from Scotland, this is your fault.…
- Toolkit suggestions for long trip? 16 hours ago, FromMaine Thanks for the kind words, I assume its the Black switch attached to the left bar riser. Its for my fan switch, I don't have a problem with cooling here in New England, but when I head south and…
- CENTRE STAND QUESTION My Centre stand is in rather poor condition . I am considering replacing it. I am a YEAR 2000 , 5 th gen VFR . My question is this . Will a 6 th gen centre stand fit a 5 th gen bike . They certainly look very alike. 5…
- Toolkit suggestions for long trip? [image: 0108210624c.jpg] Absolutely love the way you have mounted your switch . Thanks you for the idea.
- Help needed. Cant get oem exhaust off 1 hour ago, mello dude The OEM R/R runs hot.... it may cook your PCV.. I know RR's run hot. Its fine , they are far enough away from eachother. Have a look at the picture. The RR is on the outside of the subframe and…
- Help needed. Cant get oem exhaust off In many cases I have used Titanium bolts instead of the standard ones. They will never rust , ever.
- Toolkit suggestions for long trip? Hello , I have been getting my VFR ready to tour/get out just as soon as we are released. If you are going to France, the first thing I 100% recommend is security. The French love stealing and I have never been to…
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