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Bowf

14 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 1 May 2021 Last seen 25 Jul 2021

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  1. Shad pin system tank bags Bowf 3 25 Jul 2021 1 Aug 2021 Bowf · 25 Jul 2021 – 1 Aug 2021
  2. Working on my gen 4 Bowf 27 1 May 2021 26 Jul 2021 Bowf · 1 May 2021 – 26 Jul 2021

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  1. Shad pin system tank bags 25 Jul 2021 16:36 Is anyone familiar with the Shad pin system for fitting their tank bags? It's the most discreet system I have seen, no silly-looking ring or anything. They have different fitting systems for different bikes. Sadly their…
  2. Working on my gen 4 25 Jul 2021 16:19 I am pleased to say my VFR is finally back together, and it passed its MOT (UK roadworthiness test) last week. ☺️ [image: 797377897_frontwheel.jpg.e14f74270815075d5d871c675c11a151.jpg] Before it I owned a Triumph Sprint…
  3. Working on my gen 4 4 Jul 2021 16:36 Oh, I forgot to say I blocked off the grit intakes in the swingarm. Somewhere else online a guy used silver foil tape, so I just copied that idea. [image:…
  4. Working on my gen 4 4 Jul 2021 14:30 By the way I don't have OCD, I have CDO. It's similar, but the letters are in alphabetical order 🙂. I got a good deal on a new YSS rear shock. [image: 1618000106_newshock1small.jpg.ae23b5ffbc02ff418574e744e8eaebfd.jpg]…
  5. Working on my gen 4 28 Jun 2021 10:08 6 hours ago, squirrelman at only 23k miles the swing arm bearings should be fine. you're only making more unnecessary work for yourself and more expense and time. another case of OCD ? They felt and sounded gritty. I am…
  6. Working on my gen 4 24 Jun 2021 13:01 Yesterday I got the centre stand back on the bike. I got it powder-coated a dark graphite colour. Only slight problem was they also coated the rod which holds it all together. This made the rod too wide, so I had to…
  7. Working on my gen 4 22 Jun 2021 18:15 2 hours ago, Thumbs Have you asked the vapour blasters WTF they thought they were doing with the defective one? You could point out the error of their ways and offer them a chance to redeem themselves …. Or not Yes, I…
  8. Working on my gen 4 22 Jun 2021 12:27 Do you know, I think I will do exactly that. Thank you! On Sunday I bought a used one on eBay as Dazed & Confused suggested. It arrived this morning and I'm just stripping the black paint off it. Don't think I will…
  9. Working on my gen 4 10 May 2021 19:07 Hi everyone. This weekend I removed the swingarm, centre stand, linkages and brake calipers with the idea of getting these things renovated and checking/greasing the suspension bearings. Again I don't find the VFR an…
  10. Working on my gen 4 4 May 2021 07:57 Just noticed where some of you guys are from - I have actually been in both Buffalo and San Jose on my two short trips to the USA. What are the chances of that? Landed in Buffalo and drove through it so see the falls.…
  11. Working on my gen 4 4 May 2021 07:48 11 hours ago, jefferson That play in your sprocket looks fine to me. I had that with a brand new sprocket on. 8 hours ago, squirrelman how many miles on her ?? That's a bit of a relief, Jefferson. I recently owned an…
  12. Working on my gen 4 2 May 2021 19:29 Took the shock out. What a footer, you have to remove seat, rear panels, fuel tank, rear coils and battery case to get at the top bolt. Anyway removing the shock reveals these two giant "grit intakes" in the swingarm. I…
  13. Working on my gen 4 2 May 2021 13:10 Yes Cogswell, it's definitely a drain hole. [image: image.png.536107849610429e53a3c7be70c906b1.png] I will try and find a rubber grommet and just drain it from time to time. Yoshi, thanks for pointing out there's a…
  14. Working on my gen 4 1 May 2021 18:42 Just a thread to document some of the work I am doing to my 750 which I only got two weeks ago. Today I decided to take the rear wheel off, clean around the swingarm and inspect and grease the eccentric bearing holder.…

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