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Bluehawk
52 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 5 Feb 2021 Last seen 24 Sep 2023
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Last 50 of 52- What did you do to your VFR Today? JZH, 9/20/2023 at 8:52 AM Sorry, but I had to chuckle at this! Honda doesn't make bearings (or many of the other parts they use on their bikes and then sell as replacements), so you will never find a bearing with the…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 17 hours ago, Grum Hi B. See attached spec for NGK IMR9D-9H's. While NGK specify a design life of 100,000m Honda no doubt will apply a fair reliability safety margin specifying 48,000kms. These Plugs are nothing like…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Finally, I'm seeing them [dealer] tomorrow for the £35 front wheel bearings to be done. I know they are not charging me at all for the labour, so a bit of a claw-back from the £££'s i paid them.
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Grum, 9/6/2023 at 3:23 AM Hi Bluehawk. Don't understand why they would replace the plugs,16,000 mile is way too early for Platinum Iridium plugs, the NGK versions are designed for 100,000mile! Agree with you regards the…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Oh, forgot to mention, they gave me a brand new CB500X to run around on all day, without charge, which was fair enough seeing as i was paying and am a good customer of theirs (i even put in some fuel for them!)! Not…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Today? Took 8th gen for a 16/17000 mile service at local Honda dealer. Full service was £475 if anyone is interested in costs (a slight discount for me). No valve clearances. I feel the chain is still too loose [but…
- Hello from Lancashire, North West UK Dorian, 4/20/2022 at 3:52 PM Hi all, been a bit of a lurker here for a while but bought a 2007 6th Gen VFR800 a week and a half ago. It's a really nice bike with a few tasty modifications. Looking forward to saying…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got 14 hours ago, Cogswell 1100XX Blackbird Trust you to know! 🙄 Haha. Give the newbies a chance. What d'ya fancy as a prize? Grum was doing shipping cost, i'm thinking more a key ring! This is Scotland ya know. 😜 🤣
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got 14 hours ago, flya750 [image: 781832127_Motorcycleride9-29-21Part2PostEdit2-00485000.thumb.jpg.1dc790cd039e1336e0dc5b44e2bf378f.jpg] Well done. Very sharp picture at...9,300 rp's! I thought it was a slow 20-30…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got Grum, 9/15/2021 at 4:30 AM Shucks thanks Coggs. And my prize as promised. I'm happy to cover the delivery costs to Auz! :beer: . [image: mcn-rc211v.jpg] Scrolling down slowly this made me jump... thought it was mine for…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got Cogswell, 9/15/2021 at 3:39 AM [image: 1200262664_20210912_140549II.thumb.jpg.87cccaee23e870735416ee28595b812e.jpg] Speaking of space shuttle.....i have an early Shuttle Operator's Manual should anyone get stuck up…
- Random photo thread - anything goes - post what you've got Terry, 7/28/2021 at 11:30 PM [image: IMG_2174.thumb.JPG.f3b18a38088a1536ac01db81aac6ec0d.JPG] Hope that is better. amazing pic, does look like a good painting.
- What did you do to your VFR Today? fink, 8/27/2021 at 12:44 PM Becaust the good ole USA got a model without a centrestand, and no doubt Honda would have to deal with a resulting liabile case. Thats the only reason I can think of. valid point fink, hence…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions Seeing as this thread is called '2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions' here's my first impressions on my first proper ride on my new white 2015, since the rain eased off! I only did a quick ride but in comparison to the…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions 13 hours ago, thestumper If you hit it hard enough with a pipe, technically that "alters the illumination".... Not a new feature though 🙂 Are you with me it's not a new feature or are you referring to the pipe method…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions 13 hours ago, Grum Hey Bluehawk. What ya talkin about here? No such function! :wacko: Well G, i'm glad you asked :1: Will this be a first? Can i actually know something about a vfr that you don't??! Stop Press! I know…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 23 hours ago, Grum Ah good point. So you have been studying your Owners Manual. My chain slack really doesn't vary between Sidestand and Center Stand measurements. So I have always checked and adjusted it just like the…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 12 hours ago, thestumper There is anecdotal evidence to suggest he/she was a large person..... 🙂 As is the key in all thing mechanical, it's usually down to having the right tools. Sometimes I sucks at that.... Just…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Did something today?? Yes. Checked chain slack on both 6th gen and 8th gen....neither needed adjusting, which i'm pleased with. The single ELF designed arm makes this look soooo simple to adjust. Not had the 'pleasure'…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 23 hours ago, thestumper Note: Is it just me getting older and being feeble, or are those screws that hold the adjustable bracket hard to get out? They seem super tight, and getting the right leverage on them is tough…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions Grum, 8/9/2021 at 11:52 PM You can always debate as to which is the Best VFR ever built. However, I reckon the 8gen will (if it hasn't already done so) prove to be the most reliable VFR ever built. :wheel: Stator R/R…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 14 hours ago, fink I'm a bit closer to the West coast, out on the Ardnamurchan peninsula nr Fort William. There was one other but he has sold his now. Enjoy your new steed.🏍️ My friend visited the 'most westerly point'…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Grum, 8/7/2021 at 1:48 AM Hi Bluehawk. Good news you have your 8gen. My bike has the seat in the LOW position so the collars are removed, so if your seat is currently in the HI position they would be installed. Here's a…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions Grum, 8/7/2021 at 2:53 AM Yeah, what a great read...(i'm sad enough to save that to a file!). Here's a man with faaar too much time on his hands - and we're pleased you do! Great picture too :) The water is like many of…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions 2 minutes ago, Grum After three 6gens which were all fantastic bikes. The 8gen is by far a much better bike for soooo many reasons. Enjoy it. :fing02: The voice of experience!! :cool: Confirms i've made the right…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 6 minutes ago, Grum Hi Bluehawk. Good news you have your 8gen. My bike has the seat in the LOW position so the collars are removed, so if your seat is currently in the HI position they would be installed. Here's a…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions VFR80025th, 7/1/2021 at 6:04 PM Ride safe everyone. Enjoy the pics. [image: 20210701_082019.jpg] Great photos! Liked your comparison too. I also have a 6th gen and today have a 2015/8th, am looking forward to comparing…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 13 hours ago, fink Well done on your new purchase. Make sure you get the stuff Grum listed. Whereabouts on the West Coast are you? Cheers Fink. Toooo bad if i haven't. She arrived earlier with a large box of parts :)…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 13 hours ago, Grum Congratulations Bluehawk. Make sure you get these items. - Pillion grab handles and blanking plates. - Rear cowl. - Rear seat. - Seat height adjusting collars, if the seat is currently in the lowest…
- 2014 VFR 800 - My first impressions Great pics. Looking good in that white!! Just bought the same. :)
- What did you do to your VFR Today? What did i do? Bought one! A 2015 in clean-looking pearly white. Being delivered this evening. Leaving work early haha. :bliss: Guess i should also read the manual like "Dalemac", or "Thumbs" will notice i haven't a…
- New member Cogswell, 7/12/2021 at 10:29 PM Same here. There's a XX for sale nearby and I'm exercising all my self control to *not* ring the number. We do indeed love pics - both of your 5th gen and 'Bird. Cheers Just do it... life…
- New member zanshen, 7/13/2021 at 12:20 PM Hi all thanks. Heres my 5th generation VFR [image: 56C1FE66-8E6B-443E-86E3-14D290384097.jpeg] Nice silver machine, and welcome too :fing02:
- New member Dutchy, 7/13/2021 at 6:28 PM Sun in Scotland? That cannae be...... FAKE PICTURE!!! :laugh: Welcome to VFRD from across the North Sea! We'll have you know, it reached over 31 degrees! so it's nae a fake picture.... :cool:
- New member jroberts427, 7/12/2021 at 10:07 PM Welcome! The Blackbird has always been on my list of "one day I need to get one" bikes. Post up some pics. 👍 Justin You won't regret it Justin :)
- Can I disable 'always-on' headlights in the wiring loom - 6th Gen Grum, 7/8/2021 at 7:26 AM Just a bit more info for you, assume your 6gen headlights are the same as the Aussie U version. If you switched Ignition to On with Hi Beam also selected then you are sucking 220watts (4×55watt…
- Can I disable 'always-on' headlights in the wiring loom - 6th Gen Sparkie, 7/6/2021 at 12:07 PM Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Just leave it alone. Thanks Sparkie, I tend to agree, but i didnt want it to strain the battery when starting [i'm old school], but i have…
- Can I disable 'always-on' headlights in the wiring loom - 6th Gen DannoXYZ, 7/6/2021 at 7:10 AM Doesn't European bikes have additional switch to turn headlights on & off? Not European i'm afraid. Turned out, even tho the previous owner once worked for honda UK, she bough a US…
- Can I disable 'always-on' headlights in the wiring loom - 6th Gen Grum, 7/6/2021 at 6:23 AM Just thought of another method. You could make this function automatic by utilizing the Oil Pressure Switch and Normally Closed relay! The Pressure Switch provides a ground to the Oil Pressure…
- Can I disable 'always-on' headlights in the wiring loom - 6th Gen I have a (2008-9) 6th gen interceptor. The headlights come on, the moment the ignition switch is turned on. Is there a way to alter this, so that the bike can be started first, and then the lights turned on afterward??…
- Newby finding my way! Oh, by the way, yep, cos of covid and lockdown, i decided to treat myself to some new gear and bought wax jacket and leather jeans and gloves to compliment the new vfr? Well, i "pushed the boat out" and yes, I did buy a…
- Newby finding my way! If anyone is interested....yep! I collected her on the first. A glorious, dry, clean, sunny, calm, no breeze or wind day. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Of course had to travel some 180 miles from where i…
- Newby finding my way! Fabulous tales, fabulous arrangement, fab pics 😄 👌 You thinking of opening a shop? lol. Without hesitation, my eyes were immediately drawn to the H-750-4(k?) Pure classic. Very nice chum. Big grinn! :) I agree MBD -…
- Rider getting back in the saddle A hello from across the pond! Sounds and looks like you have a great one there. Enjoy 😉
- Newby finding my way! FromMaine, 2/11/2021 at 12:22 PM Hi Bluehawk: Yes, I have a 1977 550, It was the first motorcycle my daughter ever rode on, so I'm not allowed to sell it🙂 Nor my VF1100 Sabre she went cross country on. I lived in…
- Newby finding my way! MaxSwell, 2/10/2021 at 1:49 AM Welcome to the asylum Bluehawk. Cheers! They let me out of one, so I could come play in another! No jacket required! 😱
- Newby finding my way! VifferJ, 2/6/2021 at 12:40 AM Welcome Bluehawk! Thnx. Nice lights! Maybe one day I’ll progress to your newer model. It looks great. But is it progress really?? Or am I stirring a hornets nest with that question? Haha 🤣
- Newby finding my way! 14 hours ago, Dutchy Welcome to VFRD from across the North Sea pal. VFR's are pure dead brilliant! :beer: Thnx. They had better be!! Bought it now! Haha
- Newby finding my way! FromMaine, 2/5/2021 at 4:37 PM Welcome to the Board, you have a couple of interesting bikes already, and I think the VFR will be a great complement to them. I've ridden them all save the 1200, stable, neutral,…
- Newby finding my way! Cogswell, 2/5/2021 at 3:19 PM When you pick it up, would love to see a photo of it next to your Blackbird. Okdokes, will do. 😎 I saw someone post 2 candy reds, which was pretty cool, so a great idea.
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