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maddog

76 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 2 Mar 2006 Last seen 11 Mar 2015

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  1. Need help re Rear Axle / SSSA Rebuild maddog 12 6 Oct 2010 9 Oct 2010 maddog · 6 Oct 2010 – 9 Oct 2010
  2. Beware 90 degree valve stems maddog 16 2 Mar 2006 14 Jul 2006 maddog · 2 Mar 2006 – 14 Jul 2006

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  1. How Many 5Th Genners Bought Theirs Brand New? 11 Mar 2015 23:11 My first VFR, '96 4th gen, was purchased new in Alabama. My current ride, a 2000 5th gen, was bought slightly used, with less than 2500 miles, in 2001 in Idaho. I saved $3000 by buying it used.
  2. Nitron Rear Shock 2 Jan 2014 18:41 check out the thread on ADVrider under GEAR > VENDORS
  3. Taken out by a kamakazi F#*n Deer 22 Sep 2012 02:49 Sorry for your unfortunate mishap, jfviffer. Glad you came out relatively unscathed, and were with friends. As I ride in Oregon frequently, and was just riding over there earlier this week I would be interested in…
  4. Spokane Tire Service 1 Aug 2012 02:20 BlackHole, have you contacted the Honda shop in Coeur d' Alene, Id.? It's only a short ride from Spokane on I90.
  5. 2000 VFR running great, but... 6 Jun 2012 03:39 [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on 05 June 2012 - 10:18 PM, said: [image: View Post]TripleH, on 05 June 2012 - 10:00 PM, said: Oh, and I never get the noise when the clutch is all the way out, or all the way in, it only…
  6. Chain cleaning, what's your regimen? 8 May 2012 16:31 I spray some wd-40 on a rag and wipe down the chain. Spraying directly on chain may flush lube from inside o-rings, which should be avoided. I then use a clean, dry rag to wipe down again to remove any remaining wd-40.…
  7. How old are our VFR owners? 6 May 2012 21:36 Official fossil here, at 60+. Started with my first bike in 1970. I know, a late bloomer. As the age has crept up and various physical ailments have set in, my annual mileage is not what it once was. I do, however, try…
  8. Top 15 Motorcycle roads USA/Canada 29 Nov 2011 01:34 I can think of a few worthy of inclusion which haven't been mentioned, primarily in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. I've been so fortunate to have enjoyed many great roads across the country (I include Canada…
  9. Hells Canyon Rally 2011 10 Jun 2011 00:21 Though I've never attended the rally, I have, on several occasions, come across riding groups going to or from the event. Mostly cruisers, and not always pleased to be passed by a sportbike. I ride that area a lot, and…
  10. Beware the Yellow Peril 9 Jun 2011 23:53 One word. Drool.
  11. Does anyone do long rides with stock seat? 8 May 2011 15:50 While I'm certainly no "iron-butt" rider, nor wish to be, I've logged plenty of 500+ mile days on my current 5th gen and my previous 4th gen, all with a stock seat. As we're all different physically, and age-wise, with…
  12. Does anyone do long rides with stock seat? 8 May 2011 15:50 While I'm certainly no "iron-butt" rider, nor wish to be, I've logged plenty of 500+ mile days on my current 5th gen and my previous 4th gen, all with a stock seat. As we're all different physically, and age-wise, with…
  13. Guess it's the Stator..... Again? 1 May 2011 23:24 You say that you have a new battery, but was it properly charged before installation? Might be worth checking it (charge, load test, etc...). All electrical connectors and grounds would be another place to look. If…
  14. If you were to do luggage on a budget... 11 Apr 2011 16:34 Lots of used items on sites like this one, st-n or advrider, if you want to really save $$. Back in late '98 or early '99 I bought some used RKA saddle bags for $100 and still use them to this day. Found a good deal on…
  15. Shift lawsuit 3 Apr 2011 18:29 [image: View Post]beigs, on 03 April 2011 - 01:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]danmurphymn, on 02 April 2011 - 07:50 PM, said: My buddy told me that Shift lost a lawsuit with a company called swift and has to liquidate…
  16. Shift lawsuit 3 Apr 2011 16:53 [image: View Post]AKayaker2, on 03 April 2011 - 10:16 AM, said: [image: View Post]danmurphymn, on 02 April 2011 - 07:50 PM, said: My buddy told me that Shift lost a lawsuit with a company called swift and has to…
  17. 15 Best Motorcycle roads in the USA. 10 Mar 2011 18:34 I noticed the magazine's list did not include the very best of Idaho and Oregon. Having ridden almost all the roads on the list, I can say they did pick some good ones, but certainly not all of the very best. So many…
  18. Fuel Injector Cleaning 20 Feb 2011 03:27 [image: View Post]MBrane, on 19 February 2011 - 08:02 PM, said: My GTS sat for a couple years. All I did was add fresh gas, and a bottle of Techron FI cleaner. No problems that I could tell. I wouldn't worry about…
  19. Cold weather idle 4000 rpm why? 27 Dec 2010 17:28 A couple of years ago my bike exhibited a similar high idle all of a sudden. Turned out I was low on coolant. After topping up and burping the system, problem went away and has not returned.
  20. Gangster Lean 27 Dec 2010 17:22 I've got the same issue as the OP, as my bike leans a good bit more than it should on the sidestand. It has a lot of play, or slop, and has apparently just worn out. I did check for loose fasteners and found none. Cure…
  21. Your Favorite place / Where would you like to go? 26 Dec 2010 18:44 If you haven't experienced the Canadian Rockies and eastern B.C., I suggest you do so. Great scenery and some superb m/c roads, along with all those friendly Canucks make the area a fine destination. It's not that far…
  22. Motorcycle future for NA ??? 22 Oct 2010 04:04 Pretty grim outlook, I'd say. Not sure I believe that most m/c owners have multiple bikes. I don't now, and have only ever had more than one once, for a short period of time. Count me among the group of baby boomers…
  23. Ohlins rear shocks 19 Oct 2010 02:50 I could sure use a deal like that for a new shock for my 5th gen. Nice catch.
  24. Need help re Rear Axle / SSSA Rebuild 9 Oct 2010 17:05 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 09 October 2010 - 11:14 AM, said: [image: View Post]maddog, on 09 October 2010 - 10:50 AM, said: Play is at rear wheel, which leads me to believe the axle bearings are shot/need replacing.…
  25. Need help re Rear Axle / SSSA Rebuild 9 Oct 2010 15:50 [image: View Post]spud786, on 09 October 2010 - 06:46 AM, said: Shops generally dont like it if you bring your own parts, might check if thats okay, as thats alot of parts they wont be making any money on. The shops are…
  26. Need help re Rear Axle / SSSA Rebuild 7 Oct 2010 00:13 JZH, on 06 October 2010 - 04:54 PM, said: Most VFR bearings are not unique to Honda, which means you can buy them anywhere that sells bearings and seals, usually for a lot less than Honda sells them for. Helpfully,…
  27. Need help re Rear Axle / SSSA Rebuild 6 Oct 2010 19:23 wera803, on 06 October 2010 - 02:16 PM, said: maddog, on 06 October 2010 - 12:59 PM, said: Rear Axle / Swingarm Rebuild Bike: 2000 VFR with in excess of 90,000 miles I recently checked rear wheel play by grabbing top…
  28. Need help re Rear Axle / SSSA Rebuild 6 Oct 2010 19:19 talldrinkofwater, on 06 October 2010 - 02:11 PM, said: If you looking to replace all of the parts, call Keith at Mason City Honda. Their prices for Honda parts are extremely tough to beat and they can help you with any…
  29. Need help re Rear Axle / SSSA Rebuild 6 Oct 2010 17:59 Rear Axle / Swingarm Rebuild Bike: 2000 VFR with in excess of 90,000 miles I recently checked rear wheel play by grabbing top and bottom of wheel and pushing/pulling to see if I had any slop. Turns out I did. Had the…
  30. As it turns out, yella just ain't my thang 23 Aug 2010 00:09 I haven't painted yet. Waiting for money and opportunity. Mebbe next season. I know I'd have a hard time deciding what color to use were I to paint mine. But then I like my yellow one. Why don't you spend some time…
  31. So Cal VFRD member looking for NW rides... 2 Aug 2010 16:45 A visit to Crater Lake N.P. should be on your list. Do the entire loop. A decent loop from Roseburg would be 138 > 230 > 62 > 227. The road between Westfir and McKenzie Bridge (between hwys 58 and 126) is well known as…
  32. Poll: Does the VFR (5th+) have enough power to keep you happy? 14 Jul 2010 23:48 Mine has enough for my limited abilities, and any more power would be wasted on me. Yes, I'm a fossil. edited to say that I'm also a lightweight, which helps in the power to weight ratio.
  33. Local Hillbilly Ran Me OFF THE ROAD! 20 May 2010 16:36 I'm sure glad to hear you came out of this incident relatively unscathed. You are one lucky sob. Too bad about your bike. I know how much work you've put into it recently. Maybe it's time for a new one. Could be a karma…
  34. Question for the new VFR... 2 May 2010 17:37 You might be able to find a radiator brush, or something similar, at an industrial supply company. Or stop by your favorite bike shop and ask the techs or service mgr what they recommend, and where to get one.
  35. Looking for soft side case suggestions for 6th gen 21 Apr 2010 16:49 Lots of options available in soft luggage. I have been using a set of RKA saddlebags for over ten years, and I bought them USED. Mounting strap failed once (after several years of hard use), but RKA quickly sent a…
  36. What's your favorite tank bag? 21 Apr 2010 16:34 I'm also a fan of RKA (have saddlebags, too), and am on my second 16 ltr. magnetic tankbag. Main zipper finally failed on the first one, after several years of steady use and abuse. I liked it well enough to buy a…
  37. Fuel injector cleaning 21 Mar 2010 01:42 kaldek, why did you feel the need to do the "cleaning"? How many miles on your bike? What fuel do you typically use? Had you tried other methods of cleaning fuel system prior to this service? If so, what? I most often…
  38. The First Offical Pic 8 Oct 2009 15:48 [image: View Post]Gap Trash, on Oct 8 2009, 09:05 AM, said: I'm going to take a stab that most members here are more on the touring sides and less on the sport side, nothing wrong with that. Now that I've said that, I…
  39. Baileyrock Crashes At Nashville Superspeedway 4 Oct 2009 02:58 BR, I hope you heal fully and quickly. Now you've got a real re-build to do on the VFR, so don't be wasting time in the hospital.
  40. The High Mileage Thread... What Do You Have On Your Vfr? 12 Sep 2009 02:00 85k miles and counting, on a '00. Will add a couple more thou next week, taking a little ride to Oregon and NorCal for some twisty fun. I'm the 2nd owner, though it only had <2600 miles on it when I bought it in '01.
  41. Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. 7 Sep 2009 22:55 I've been using the Bosch 3323, as it's much cheaper than the Honda filter (my local Honda shop is a major rapist on parts pricing) and I can get it without riding clear across town in major traffic to reach a Walmart,…
  42. Neutral Switch 21 Aug 2009 02:00 I plan to swap my switch out during my next oil change, so leakage shouldn't be an issue. Don't need any more of a mess than what I make with an oil change.
  43. Neutral Switch 21 Aug 2009 01:32 Going by the size of the crush washer, which is smaller (dia.) and thinner than one for the oil drain plug, torque can't be more than maybe 10-12 ft./lb.(?), so I'll just snug it up. I'm surprised this issue hasn't come…
  44. Neutral Switch 21 Aug 2009 00:24 jeremy, Did you also get the crush washer which goes with the new switch? Do you know the torque for the switch installation? I ordered the switch today and also picked up the new crush washer , which, surprisingly,…
  45. Neutral Switch 18 Aug 2009 18:51 Thank you.
  46. Neutral Switch 18 Aug 2009 18:36 Thanks for the pic. Hopefully I have the same switch. Part number? What did yours cost?
  47. Neutral Switch 18 Aug 2009 18:02 [image: View Post]jeremy556, on Aug 18 2009, 11:44 AM, said: [image: View Post]maddog, on Aug 18 2009, 01:33 PM, said: I'm thinking about removing it and cutting/splicing wiring to new one so as to avoid getting to the…
  48. Neutral Switch 18 Aug 2009 17:33 I'd also be interested in knowing about this, but mine is a 5th gen. Seems that if you do it during an oil change it would not present a problem. I'm thinking about removing it and cutting/splicing wiring to new one so…
  49. Radiator Fluid Spewing 15 Jul 2009 00:08 Remove both right & left fairings. Tighten all accessible coolant hose fittings. Have radiator cap tested (bike shops, auto parts stores can usually do this). Replace if necessary. (I recently had to replace mine.) Burp…
  50. Stomp Grip! 21 May 2009 15:46 Questions from a rider of yellow 5th gen ('stich, textile and leather wearer). I'm sliding way too much: Any 5th gen users of either product (StompGrip, Techspec)? Use would be road, not track. Preferences? Why? If…

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