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Kiwiwannafly
27 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 20 Nov 2020 Last seen 21 Feb 2022
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All 27- Age check in Not quite 74 yet (mid 60's) but still pursuing my 10+ year dream of circumnavigating Africa solo by bike. Was on my way (twice!) but second time covid sent me home after a 2 month lock down in Morocco just on the…
- Do I need to see a DR? ducnut, 5/4/2021 at 12:07 PM You don’t say what your intent is with the bike. Any thoughts on a Transalp? It’ll be more enjoyable as a road bike and can still be gotten off the beaten path. Having owned a couple of…
- The version 3 optimization build jefferson, 3/26/2021 at 11:35 AM The ti finally got here after being tied up in customs for 10 days in Chicago. 6 bolts netted .28 lb saved. These repairs on the fairings are going to be more tedious than I thought. The…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU Walker1, 3/11/2021 at 11:23 PM Ok. My question is then.. how do i find the OEM fork manufacturer! You've probably already found it. If you take the front mudguard off you may find a manufacturer's sticker (at least from…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 1 hour ago, Magneto Yer funny Kiwi. Mericans get job done but it can be hard on gentile eyes... I do use pvc seal driver myself but much shorter. It works... How do you like Kevin? Technically much better instructional…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 2 hours ago, Kiwiwannafly My 2000 VFR ex England ??? miles rear shock was non-existent in terms of dampening - i.e. zero. Like riding a pogo stick. I went the way of a CBR929 shock modified to suit, but haven't ridden…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 8 hours ago, Magneto At 24k I would not expect need to replace bushings, particularly with aftermarket ones. Once you disassemble the forks bushings are to be inspected and replaced when needed. Spring clips are usually…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU My 2000 VFR ex England ??? miles rear shock was non-existent in terms of dampening - i.e. zero. Like riding a pogo stick. I went the way of a CBR929 shock modified to suit, but haven't ridden it yet to make an opinion.…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Magneto, 2/21/2021 at 12:24 AM At least it’s a dry heat😀 I would rig camelback so it is dripping... Have you tried ice west? And when your camel back runs dry and you've still got 300km to the next road house (for…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Thumbs, 8/11/2020 at 6:53 AM You obviously haven’t ridden much in California ..... Harden up guys - met a fellow idiot in Western Australia, sheltering under the one tree for hundreds of kms. His Enfield had a…
- 6th Generation VFR Battery---Lithium Ion feedback? And lithium titanate?
- Rebuild of stock 2000 VFR800 Showa shock ? Those BW headers look nom nom nom! But will you guys get some DIRT and BUGS on your bikes! It takes me 10min riding to generate a 3 day cleaning and I've still got ugly shit on everything. Just as well I can ride my…
- Rebuild of stock 2000 VFR800 Showa shock ? Anyone experienced a rebuild of a stock VFR shock of this vintage? I don't have a huge investment in my old girl, so a flash Ohlins/Wilbers etc will never be justified (although desired). Re-set sag to 35mm today but…
- Chain and Sprocket Shopping Recommendations DannoXYZ, 12/7/2020 at 5:52 PM No necessarily. Un-centered sprockets will cause this as well. Make a mark on rear-sprocket and spin wheel around. See if tightness coincides with specific rotation of sprocket. Finally…
- Chain and Sprocket Shopping Recommendations Good point, but not in this case Danni. Definitely related to a section of the chain, independent of sprocket position.
- Chain and Sprocket Shopping Recommendations I'll be in the same market. Strange chain-sprocket interactions going on probably due to previous owner(s) lack of maintenance. I've got a pretty reasonable looking O ring chain on pretty good looking sprockets (both),…
- Helmet reline or purchase new? FYI I was trying to source some visor pod parts for an older AGV helmet. The agent's resonse - NLA (as expected) but also a none too sublet rant about the life span of helmets being about 2! years - "if you are in an…
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? 7 hours ago, Grum Some serious attention required on that lot, what a bloody mess. Either propper wire repair or new wire bypass, needs to be sorted ASAP.! Surely that's not your bike is it Kiwi.....? Good luck with the…
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? Grum - if you happen across a 2001 model VFR800 instrument flexi circuit board...putting my hand up.
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? Best I could do to tidy up corroded thru tracks was hard wire to bypass non conductive spots. And oh yeah...this is just pulling the scabs off of a pus-ey hack wiring job. Cutting out all the crimps, re-doing joins with…
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? 6 hours ago, Grum Some serious attention required on that lot, what a bloody mess. Either propper wire repair or new wire bypass, needs to be sorted ASAP.! Surely that's not your bike is it Kiwi.....? Good luck with the…
- Chain Oiler debate Each to their own. Enjoy the chain fling clean up.
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? Real pretty.
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? Check out the yellow crimp fitted toasted 'main fuse' - like hard wired non- existent. Clean up on wiring isle 5....
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? Roger Roger, where's our vector Victor?...Surely you can't be serious. Yes I am, and don't call me Shirley.
- Gen5 - Did my fuel pump just die? Oh, wait till you see MY main fuse...photos to come after sleep. Grum, we may be conversing shortly.
- Chain Oiler debate Hate to say it, but for all the bling-gotta have it-add on enthusiasts - in my experience following the chain and motorcycle manufacturers maintenance instructions actually works. Yes, a chain needs to be cleaned every…
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