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joneill
79 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 22 Aug 2008 Last seen 2 May 2023
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Last 50 of 79- 98 Gen 5 VFR runs rich (but all usual symptoms seem to function properly) I have a 98 VFR and 99 VFR and have several friends with early (98, 99) 5th gen VFRs. The all seem to run well but have heavy exhaust smells. I think this is due to the lack of a catalytic converters to clean up the…
- Gas mileage on a 98 5th gen 1998 VFR 44-45 mpg on E0, ~40-42 mpg on E10, 87 octane, very consistent mpg for the last 70K miles. And yes they smell like they are running rich, sorta like a mid 60's muscle car🙂
- Rain Gear Cogswell, 8/6/2015 at 8:14 PM I bought Cycle Gear's Frogg Toggs. They're inexpensive and compact when folded. I did about 30 miles in a driving thunderstorm last month. No leaks. I believe they're made of Tyvek, so they…
- Is It Irresponsible To Ride A Motorcycle As A Parent? As I write this I am sitting in a rehab hospital recovering from brain surgery due to an infection and hoping to get to recover some of the use of my left side. We don’t, and will probably never know for sure the source…
- Motus V4 My son and i have been following these guys for a few years. The are now shipping motorcycles in production and rolling out a small dealer network. We took a trip down to the factory in Birmingham AL and received the…
- Valve Service - 5th Gen Thanks Marks152 - great write up
- 5Th Gen Valve Adjustment. . .valves Louder Afterward? I had my valves adjusted and they found 4 of them tight. I think the VFR has slightly more valve noise than before. I really can't tell if it is real or just me. I ride the VFR - all seems well. If the VFR runs well - I…
- Coolant Type Kawasaki brand engine coolant - i's what my dealer carries. It green, no silicates, must be good
- But Why? Who's Going To Buy One? Nobody. I am intrigued by the new VFR but as others have stated it is not enough of an upgrade on paper over the 5th and 6th gen to justify the price. I will have to see for myself when it comes stateside and we start getting…
- Is This Brake Pedal Bent? The mirror has a mark on it. PO claimed he bumped his garage wall with it. The fairing, frame, radiator, engine cases and bar ends are all in top shape. If it did go over, a considerable expense was dished out to…
- Is This Brake Pedal Bent? Yep, I think the VFR fell over of went down on that side. Any scrapes on the mirror, brake lever, bar ends? Is the black plug between the headlight still there? PEDAL, RR. BRAKE, 46500-MBG-610, $66.34 (Cheapcycle Parts)
- Helmet Speakers sigsauer33 Sine the VFR is my only mode of transportation I find more and more I want to listen to music while riding ( I know SEB I read your post on not doing this…
- 4Th Gen Ohlins Shock On A 5Th Gen...? Daniel Paul Does anybody know offhand if a Ohlins shock off of a 4th gen will bolt on and be the correct length for a 5th Gen? I have a Penske 4th gen shock on my 5th gen. The shock is height adjustable. There is a…
- Highsided, Looking For Advice Last Thursday I was riding with a group and went down in turn. Thankfully I only broke my collarbone, which is quite painful but I'm able to get around and do my job. I've never crashed anything before, so I've never…
- Consensus On Replacement Front Brake Rotor? It has been brought to my attention that my left front rotor is warped. Not badly, but it's there. Has there been any sort of consensus on the "best" rotors are? I don't mean best as in the most expensive though, I mean…
- Removing Top Bolt On Rear Shock On 1998 Model Okay, I'm no genius but hopefully not a fool either. [image: biggrin.gif] Having read the Haynes bible on how to remove I followed the instructions. [image: mad.gif] Firstly, raising the tank only allows me to locate…
- This May Be Stupid But... Can you run a high mount exhaust with soft side bags? I'm thinking I'm tired of looking at my mid mount slip on and was thinking about ordering a high mount pipe. The bags only go on for overnight trips (i.e. long…
- New To Me '99 - Adjustments As others have said check you sag first. I am 180 (nekid) and .95 in the front and 1100 in the back seem to be just about right for me. Both front and rear are valved for those spring rates.
- Another f4i shock 6th gen conversion Never followed up with how I felt about the new fork internals and reworked F4i shock by JDM. The bike handles much more predictably in the mountains, with absolutely no wallowing for pogoing even with bags loaded on…
- Vfr Can't Keep Up With V-Rod? timmythecop doesnt matter what bike yer on....donkeys exist everywhere [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/5gqSH4i2QCY?feature=oembed] Well...the abundance of beer bottles could have something to do with it
- Think I May Need A New Rear Do you know someone who changes motorcycle tires? A used bike dealer maybe? I use a non-dealer / independent to change my tires and every time I am in there there is a small pile of tires waiting to be disposed of . I…
- Basic Tools To Carry Cellphone...Visa card :smile: Seriously, Tire plugs (walmart sticky worms) Air compressor - (cheap one, if you can't fit it under the seat, take it out of the plastic case cut off the cigarette lighter plug and solder…
- Chain Cleaning Advice A lot of great advice here and everyone seems to recommend you need to clean that chain and probably replace it... but you knew that already. Check your owners manual it recommends cleaning with kerosene and lubing with…
- Clymer's Manuals Suck...secondary Master Cylinder Question. Here ya go. Don't throw the Clymers away. Sometimes the pictures in the Clymers are better than the factory manual. Coolant change for example. Try finding the second drain plug using the factory manual :) Attached…
- Gasohol Fuel Hi guy's, anybody had any issues using Gasohol fuel, it seems like its the only fuel i am going to get here in future. I met a guy that has a BMW and he found that it melted the rubbers in his fuel pump, cost him a…
- Seat Upgrade Or Luggage 1fatdaddy Hello everyone, I was wondering what would be better to look into buying first, a seat or some luggage? Corbin sells a combo w/backrest for about $700 roughly and Givi has their set up with E21 sides and a E36…
- R1 Suspension Upgrade For Christmas! (W/ Pics) Fantastic looking bike! Thank you for your service
- Winterizing Help why would change the oil to let it sit?? change it in the spring. Why not? It needs to be changed in the spring anyway and this way it doesn't sit over the winter with dirty oil. Not an oil expert but over time…
- Winterizing Help Lots of good advice here. For the past 15 years I have done the following and had very good results. 1) Wash and wax the motorcycle 2) Fill the gas tank and add Stabil. Run it for several miles - for me that is home…
- Most miles on a 5th Gen? gabb have 190,700km (118k+ miles) on mine now :tour: , not without its fair share of worn out components though! I have 50K miles on the my 98. So far I have had to replace the regulator, steering head bearings, chain &…
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade That's good to know. I keep going back and forth between the 929 and reworking the OEM. The OEM is attractive because I know it will fit and install easily without modifying the battery box and I can use the existing…
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade Thinking about the 929 shock install on a 5th gen I am not sure if the install requires the fixed reservoir to be oriented forward towards the engine/exhaust or oriented rear ward away from the engine. If oriented…
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade That's the only concern I have with the 929 shock. Some have had it fit with no issues others have reported either a tight fit and interference with the battery box. I assume that's what you found with your install.…
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I’ve been away reading tons of suspension thread on this board. I can’t believe the number of suspension upgrade posts! Might even be more than regulator failure posts. :smile:…
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade I have to take back the comparison between the two VFRs. I just went out and ran back to back comparisons over the same 10 minute loop. The 99 with the Penske shock and racetech front end is compliant and well composed…
- Help with selecting a suspension upgrade Hi I am looking for some help selecting a suspension upgrade for a 1998 VFR. Specifically, I am looking for someone local to Central MA that has installed a Daugherty suspension upgrade or GMD suspension (Peter Kates)…
- 6th Annual Catskills Fall Ride: October 5-7, 2012 [image: View Post]mznyc, on 29 September 2012 - 08:13 AM, said: [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 28 September 2012 - 05:10 PM, said: My new (3000 mile) electrosport stator just shit the bed. Charging at 10 volts. I…
- CHAIN REPLACEMENT I've done the chain twice. Both at about 20K-25K miles and I am fairly gentle on the chain but not religious at cleaning and lubing it. Keep checking the sprocket and chain adjustments. When mine needed replacement the…
- Indy Epic Adventure Thanks for all the great comments!
- Indy Epic Adventure THE EPIC INDY ADVENTURE! Well…. it began on a cold March morning. While watching reruns of of lasts year’s MotoGP races, an irresistible urge to see the races in person took hold. Hence, the Epic Indy Adventure was…
- Hand signals? For on-coning traffic flashing the headlights for "LEO ahead" has a well understood meaning. Slow down hand signal is also OK but a little less clear. It's been a while sine I've been scuba diving but placing your hand…
- Calling on glove experts.... Motorcycle gear also has the AGV Laguna gloves at ~$90. http://www.motorcycl...cle_gloves.html They were rated a best buy in one of the motorcycle mags recently.
- Chain cleaning, what's your regimen? I run the chain a little on the loose side but in spec and generally never have to adjust it in 10K miles. I check chain slack every time i clean the chain which is every 200-500 miles.
- VietHorse wants to ride in US - lots of advices needed. On the license. Even if it is legal to drive, check with the motorcycle rental and make sure that they will accept it. I have found that rentals of Harleys and BMWs are pretty easy to find. Sport bikes less so. Keep me…
- Indy Epic Adventure I expect the controlled ride to be very "controlled". With the number and various levels of rider ability it could be nightmare.
- Indy Epic Adventure Cherehola Skyway is a great idea! Thanks for the map.
- Indy Epic Adventure Warrior and I are planning a ride out to the Indy MotoGP via Motorcyclepedia Museum, Newburg, NY, Gettysburg, Tail of the Dragon, and the Indianapolis Speedway then home. We have 10 days, new tires, grandstand seats,…
- Oil leak - don't know how serious - pics marriedman kaldek marriedman OK, I have stepped away from the bike and walked the dog to calm down. Dude, seriously? You want something to get mad at, choose things like bent valves or fried stators. Even if you *had* a…
- Choices Get the '99 and keep the '93
- The Tale of My 100,000 Mile VFR800 100,000 miles WOW! Nice job. Jack
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