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fallzboater
49 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 12 Oct 2005 Last seen 14 Feb 2008
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All 49- Unchain My Bike... Or So I Thought... Isn't a tensioner required if the swingarm pivot and countershaft sprockets aren't on the same axis, anyway? With any kind of power, it seems like you couldn't allow much variation in belt tension due to swingarm…
- Why Not Aluminum? [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on Dec 1 2007, 01:50 PM, said: [image: View Post]fallzboater, on Nov 30 2007, 01:15 PM, said: Aluminum is less dense than Ti. The weight of the cans will depend on the wall thickness,…
- Why Not Aluminum? Aluminum is less dense than Ti. The weight of the cans will depend on the wall thickness, but the Al ones could well be lighter. If you're interested in improving performance or rideability, Al cans + PCIII is obviously…
- A Visit To Wp Suspension. Lots of eye-candy there, thanks for the report. The funny thing is, with all the fancy CNC tools and dynos these guys have, most stock bikes have pretty crappy suspension setup and poorly matched springs for any weight…
- Aaargh! Does Anyone Know If We're Getting A New Model Yet? [image: View Post]Rice, on Nov 9 2007, 11:00 AM, said: [image: View Post]fallzboater, on Nov 9 2007, 10:54 AM, said: It should go without saying that GM sucks. The C6 Corvette is the only thing they've been able to get…
- Polly Heaters Here's a better reason: Heating the right clip-on is not going to heat the right grip at all, due to the plastic throttle tube. The left one would probably work OK, but I think you'd be wasting a lot of precious wattage…
- Amazing Fuel Economy [image: View Post]Honda_jedi, on Nov 8 2007, 06:42 PM, said: Either I ride like a nancy or my Vtec is incredibly efficient. I wind 'er out after I check my mirrors. I always get between 47-49 mpg. On a recent run with…
- Amazing Fuel Economy [image: View Post]TimC, on Nov 7 2007, 06:00 PM, said: I average 40 mpg on my '04, and I'm happy enough with that. But I'm finally going to install my PCIII, O2 eliminators and K&N filter this winter, so I'm expecting a…
- Aaargh! Does Anyone Know If We're Getting A New Model Yet? [image: View Post]TimC, on Nov 9 2007, 06:40 AM, said: Actually, doesn't the new Concours 14 have true variable valve timing? I think we're going to see more of that, at least for touring and maybe sport-touring bikes.…
- Aerostich - Darien Or Roadcrafter 2pc ? [image: View Post]Lee 2002, on Nov 8 2007, 01:21 AM, said: I expect to be at the mercy of the elements when I go riding. I don't expect my RoadCrafter to keep me as dry as if I were sitting in my house or driving my…
- Aerostich - Darien Or Roadcrafter 2pc ? [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Nov 7 2007, 04:29 PM, said: If someone tells me that the 1-piece Roadcrafter fits into an OEM 6th gen hardbag, I'm going to be forced to go buy a lottery ticket. :joystick: I haven't tried…
- Aerostich - Darien Or Roadcrafter 2pc ? Another RC 1-piece fan, here. Had mine since '94. Used it on the track, for commuting, a 3k mile tour (much of it in 100+ temps), and for dual-sporting. It's been well road-tested, too. :blink: I recently added some…
- Another 7th Gen Idea -- Vfr990 [image: View Post]FLYONWALL9, on Oct 25 2007, 06:54 PM, said: I'll go along with the bring back an RR.... Heck if it were limited that would be fine, perhaps not so limited as the last RC's. Heck I would be happy if…
- Another 7th Gen Idea -- Vfr990 I love some of the prints available at your site. [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 25 2007, 06:02 PM, said: More power would be great, but my mileage is already pretty poor when I'm having fun... there's sacrifice…
- 2008 Vfr Patents - V5 Motor [image: View Post]jeremy556, on Oct 11 2007, 07:06 AM, said: [image: Posted Image] New VTEC comes with bags standard, sweet!
- 2008 Vfr Patents - V5 Motor [image: View Post]jeremy556, on Oct 9 2007, 05:44 AM, said: 09 will be a new 600rr. The RRs are on 2 year cycles. So we will probably see a new VFR never, or in the form of a scooter or a V4 in a lawn mower. :rolleyes:…
- Dn-01 That thing will look great parked next to my Pontiac Aztec.
- Dn-01 [image: View Post]enzed_viffer, on Oct 4 2007, 04:46 PM, said: Also, the new DSG auto transmissions that are coming out are really sweet. Test-drove a VW Eos recently with 6-speed DSG, and it was very nice! The DSG…
- Vfr Vs Fz1 [image: View Post]ULEWZ, on Sep 26 2007, 06:31 PM, said: I learned how to slide around corners in the dirt, and it is just too much fin. One thing, you need to be in shape to ride in the dirt. I have been riding the…
- Pirelli Diablo Strada Vs Michelin Pilot Road i would have brought that up myself....but then i would have been placed on another 3 day vacation :unsure: at least it wasnt posted in the "new" disable your vtec thread I guess you're the red-headed stepchild, Fixer.…
- Its Not "purple" Anymore! Thumper 8 [image: gallery_130_2857_47533.jpg] Duc3.jpg I'm not a fan of the two-cans-on-one-side look in general, since they end up looking too bulky. Those stubby Arrows look good, though. He should've used white zip…
- Radar Detector Mounting Suggestions? [image: View Post]white lightning, on Jan 19 2007, 09:28 PM, said: I just keep my escort 8500 in my tank bag and use the HARD system. It's great when you learn to turn the receiver off. I have a stem mount on my boxer…
- Marsee Magnetic Tank Bag Same problem here in the Columbia River Gorge (40+ mph gusty crosswinds at times). I had my small Marsee blow off a couple of times, but I also didn't have the safety strap attached (lost it). I now have a large Marsee…
- Rc51 Sp1 Forks Vtec Install [image: View Post]veefer800canuck, on Aug 25 2006, 08:02 PM, said: 2: There were no existing tapped holes in the lower triple, I drilled those holes and tapped them to place the allen head bolts. Did this from…
- Rc51 Sp1 Forks Vtec Install Great post, thanks! So, for anyone that's done the frankenfork, what'd you think? I rode an RC51 last weekend and I was blown away by the absolutely rock-solid handling. The steering was heavy, but nothing phased it in…
- Pilot Road Incident I've never had a big problem pushing the front PR either, although I have slipped the rear a bit. After last weekend's PNW meet, my rear PR is toast after 5k miles (half highway, no track), so I do ride fairly hard.…
- Aerostich Roadcrafter questions [image: View Post]Love2Ride, on Aug 17 2006, 01:14 PM, said: I see a lot of replies about electric vests. What brands are you folks wearing and some pro's and con's. I am looking into one myslef. Thanks, L2R I have a…
- Radar Detector Mounting Suggestions? Here are a couple pics of the free custom mount I made with scrap aluminum I had laying around. I wanted the detector front and center where I could see it, and where it would have the best reception. Was not crazy…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes wallace_18 I can see the snorkel as making a difference without too much negative things, Just wondering what the downside is of the flapper valve? Obviously honda put it there for a reason? and does it make that much…
- Aerostich Roadcrafter questions Peregrinus, on Jan 31 2006, 10:37 PM, said: OK, cool, thanks... how many suit sizes did you go up from your normal in order to get the right amount of room? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In my experience, they're sized pretty…
- Aerostich Roadcrafter questions DarrenC, on Nov 18 2005, 08:46 AM, said: I'm thinking of getting an Aerostich Roadcrafter suit and was wondering if any of you guys knew the answers to some of these... With the VFR's stock seating position do I need to…
- Motovation frame sliders fitted Nice job on your rims, too, that's exactly how I did mine. Looks much better than the monochrome black, and not too hard to maintain.
- Motovation frame sliders fitted ROD, on Nov 8 2005, 06:05 PM, said: Just finished my slider install, no major problems thanks to the info available on this forum. Thought i would post some pics! [image: Posted Image] border='0' alt='user posted image'…
- DIY Fuel Pressure Regulator Mod A couple of points that have (or not) been touched on, that I think are good: First off, why are we modding these bikes? Certainly, there are better starting points if maximum performance is really the objective. The…
- Homemade Manometer KLSpeed27 Couldn't help but notice the de-blinged exhaust, looks good. Could you post a couple of pictures of your wheels, I've been thinking about polishing the rims just the way you have done yours. Thanks…
- Homemade Manometer I just did the same thing, not quite as fancy with the zip ties as Tim's, but it worked great. Here's my manometer, using a total of 32 feet of 1/4" ID clear vinyl tubing, plastic T's, and some fork oil, which happens…
- Homemade Manometer NVR2L8 I have the Motion Pro carb tool, but I'm wondering if the inline restrictors are even necessary. I agree they're recommended to keep the fluid from entering the engine (mercury in my case too), but are they…
- Homemade Manometer MFP-2241 From what I remember reading on that forum, everyone thought it was a translation problem with the English service manual. But after getting someone in Japan to translate a Japanese VFR service manual for them,…
- Homemade Manometer MFP-2241 Since the starter valves on the VFR VTEC are supposed to be set equal to each other, then there's no need to measure the vacuum of each cylinder. All we need to know is what the vacuum in the cylinders are,…
- How to install new fork springs fallzboater, on Oct 24 2005, 08:32 PM, said: Riding impressions will have to wait until tomorrow! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I took the long way in to work this morning, but it was a bit cool and foggy, so I didn't push too…
- How to install new fork springs I just did the Race Tech springs install myself, here are a few notes. I'm about 190 lb without gear, and I ordered the 0.95 springs, which I also noticed were the same part number as for many other Honda models with…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes BusyLittleShop That's one way but I think stiction is best felt with the hand... First raise the bike enough to free the front suspension... Then turn both fork caps until they're free from the fork tubes... Finally…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes dude Fallzboater I had the same condition, preload cranked all the way to get desired sag setting. Disassembled forks, check spring free length (within spec) reassembled with 10 wt synthetic amsoil now have 3 lines…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes Ratpack Which two hose on the diagram are you refering to? Would like to do this, but want to make sure that I get the right hoses. I am thinking #24 for the first and #4 for the second. Is that right? Thanks!…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes I just had a buddy help me measure static sag, I'm OK in the rear with preload on "4", but I have 2" (50mm) of front sag with the preload cranked all the way in, and I'm only 190 lb! So, I think I will go with 0.95 or…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes zRoYz Lower forks in tripple clamps & raise rear ride hight 12mm, bloody hell how fast do you want your bike to steer. I feel this is not a good thing as it really is to much & upsets balance of bike way to much from…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes MFP-2241 :D FOOTPEGS: Mod: Buell XB9 footpegs Benefits: Lowers footpegs by 1 inch. How to: Grind down the excess metal on the Buell footpegs, create some spacers, and install. Time: 30-60 mins Cost: $15 - $30 for the…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes chris2992 Don't let the LSFD kill me, but don't forget fender removal or cutting off. Also wheel striping and polishing. Cost of paint stripper and sore hands. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LSFD? Sorry, I'm new. My bike came with a…
- Faq: Low-budget Fixes I just got my '02 VTEC for a song, and was able to pay cash, but not much left for mods right now. Great bike, but definitely could use some improvements, especially in the FI and suspension. I've been searching the…
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