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Brown81

95 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 17 Jun 2006 Last seen 7 Jun 2019

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  1. Back on a VFR!! Brown81 15 22 Oct 2018 1 Nov 2018 Brown81 · 22 Oct 2018 – 1 Nov 2018

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  1. The dreaded valve adjustment 7 Jun 2019 14:49 ScottieDucati, 5/31/2019 at 2:55 PM If any mechanic tells you they’ve learned everything they can they’re not worth paying. I’m always learning, started learning how to check valves about a decade ago. By now I’m…
  2. Bay Area Roll Call ride June 22 31 May 2019 17:36 Great route. Wish I could join, but moved across country. Really miss the CA riding and this was my local area. Enjoy!
  3. Camping at Sonoma Raceway 14 Mar 2019 16:26 BARF (Bay Area Riders Forum) would be a great place to ask this. Lot of racers and fans there. I've been there often but never camped. But did camp at Laguna many times.
  4. 2019 VFRD Memorial Spring Ride 21 Feb 2019 17:49 Sweeper, 2/18/2019 at 6:44 PM There aren’t usually organized rides. The groups are mostly five to seven. We all try to help new folks find a good group fit. It is a memorial ride so we always try to respect that. Come…
  5. 2019 VFRD Memorial Spring Ride 18 Feb 2019 23:11 Hmm. Never had any ability to do this when in CA. But now in Raleigh, and need to see some decent roads before I go nuts. Haven't seen a turn since I moved here. A few questions: -Anybody riding out there from…
  6. 2006 Makeover Project 30 Nov 2018 18:29 Wow, looks great!
  7. Greetings from Napa, CA 15 Nov 2018 17:41 18 hours ago, y2kcbr Yup! You had a red bike. That was me on my 25th! Indeed. Glad you got back on one!
  8. 1984 Miniceptor Refresh 13 Nov 2018 16:13 Very interesting thread! Thanks for sharing and educating.
  9. Vfr8 Streetfighter 12 Nov 2018 17:25 I like the newer link pipe! Loop was neat but I like the cleaner look. And better clearance. Awesome project!
  10. 5th Gen Jack Up Kit to raise bike at the rear suspension 8 Nov 2018 21:03 1 hour ago, RossR I did find the same company after I started this thread. They are very much cheaper (probably clearing out stock) and their website shows that they ship worldwide. I just don't know which height to…
  11. 5th Gen Jack Up Kit to raise bike at the rear suspension 8 Nov 2018 18:08 I've been considering doing this to my 4th gen. My last one I had dropped the triples about 10mm and it really improved the handling, but it sacrificed some ground clearance. So, I want to do this when I install a new…
  12. Greetings from Napa, CA 7 Nov 2018 17:25 y2kcbr, 11/6/2018 at 12:06 PM Im from CA - Not NC. Unless you were living out here in CA! Yes, I was living in Danville and Lafayette. Ride was around Berryessa and Napa area.
  13. Back on a VFR!! 1 Nov 2018 14:54 YYZ, 10/29/2018 at 6:52 PM We have the some of the best riding here in the mountains. I ride there every chance I get. I see your from CA. I lived there as well. Ever ride Ortega hwy? I have driven it in a car. I lived…
  14. Exhaust Slip on for 1999 1 Nov 2018 14:48 3 minutes ago, adkfinn It is 350mm and I run it with the db killer in. I have a TBR can prior to this one so my frame of reference is limited, I've never heard stock can in person. That said, I also prefer my bikes to…
  15. Exhaust Slip on for 1999 1 Nov 2018 13:59 17 hours ago, adkfinn I put a Black Widow high mount on my bike and think it is a nice can for the money. They have a lot of styles/options/sizes also. https://www.blackwidowexhausts.co.uk/silencer-kits-625-c.asp Pick…
  16. Back on a VFR!! 29 Oct 2018 21:16 YYZ, 10/27/2018 at 8:46 PM This is what I've been using. Interesting. Im going to look into that. Thanks. And, give me a shout if you have any decent rides around here.
  17. Back on a VFR!! 25 Oct 2018 15:22 1 hour ago, marriedman If you use your phone as a GPS and are touring, they are not a distraction but a nice accessory. Coupled with a Sena, you could listen to music or use voice commands to call for help in the event…
  18. Back on a VFR!! 25 Oct 2018 15:16 8 hours ago, squirrelman Can't ya just keep the phone in your backpack or pocket ?? it's a distraction nobody needs. I wouldn't want to crash on my expensive phone and get glass shards up my keister. And, I feel it's…
  19. Greetings from Napa, CA 24 Oct 2018 23:13 Didn’t we do a ride alooooong time ago on your last bike? At any rate, I just got back onto a VFR l, too!
  20. Back on a VFR!! 22 Oct 2018 16:30 Hello, I have been a member for quite sometime and used to post a bit. I had a 1994 750F. When I lived in CA I rode if for many thousands of miles and loved it dearly. Neve let me down. Upon moving to Raleigh, NC I sold…
  21. 94 Cafe Project 27 Feb 2013 20:52 Looking good!
  22. Emancipation! 11 Oct 2012 21:47 Hardly ever visit VFRD anymore, but boy was I pleased to see this today on a rare visit. So awesome to see you riding!! Once in awhile I will have an image riotgrrl pop into my head randomly and think to myself "I…
  23. my vfr project frankenVIXXER :D 25 May 2012 17:01 Wow!! You should be locked up mate!! Awesome.
  24. The old gal is gone... Sold my VFR this past weekend. 15 May 2012 17:52 Sold mine last August. Never did get another ride in with you before moving to NC. Take care man.
  25. ::: Vietnam: Viethorse's return in a beautiful Sunday :) 8 May 2012 15:23 Man, I enjoy these posts by you VH. Glad to see you on a bike again!
  26. 96 suddenly not running. 3 May 2012 18:37 Fuel filter?? Something gunky could have broke loose and clogged it.
  27. Sport riding while staying seated 12 Mar 2012 20:51 The way I ride on the street depends on the bike I am riding. But, I rarely hang off much if at all. I prefer a more upright riding style for street riding. I do believe it is important to "stand" on the pegs, or avoid…
  28. Two Brothers High Mount Exhaust Installed 2 Dec 2011 21:36 If you want my advice (40,000 on a '94): 1. Put regular single compound Pilot Powers on it. Stay with 170 rear wheel. The rear 180 3rd gen multi spoke everyone raves about is really for looks and slows handling slightly…
  29. The Ideal Honda VFR DCT 28 Nov 2011 17:09 I was puzzled at the 16" wheels, but my head exploded when I read 0-60 in 6 seconds. I can seriously run that fast and I am old and fat. Sounds like a CBR250 is right up your alley!
  30. Replace D&D muffler w/ stock can on 2000 VFR w PCII? 27 Oct 2011 18:38 Many times a pipe will need repacking. Which will quiet it down considerably.
  31. Riding Skills 19 Oct 2011 20:07 [image: View Post]Pete McCrary, on 09 March 2010 - 03:20 PM, said: Your bike (vehicle) goes where you look. Have you ever noticed when you're driving down the road in your car that if you start staring at a bill board…
  32. Big F Project 19 May 2011 17:57 Stunningly cool. Must be awesome to ride something that is so singular and unique, knowing all the work you put into it. It's extremely rare to see anything so well done on the road. And, I live here in the Bay Area CA…
  33. lots of talk about the rossi/stoner incident at jerez 11 Apr 2011 16:43 [image: View Post]Dmitry, on 09 April 2011 - 10:02 PM, said: [image: View Post]Brown81, on 09 April 2011 - 03:57 PM, said: Imo, he's the greatest of all time (gonna put this in bold for the fanboyz), but damn he gets…
  34. lots of talk about the rossi/stoner incident at jerez 9 Apr 2011 20:57 My opinion: I hear you kaldek. And, agree with most of what you are saying. It has taken poor Pedrosa a looooong time to be forgiven for what he did to Hayden. We all (well, most of us Americans) wanted to see Nicky…
  35. Check out this move... 31 Mar 2011 18:18 The really awesome thing about Shervin, is that he has managed to become the most famous motorcycle mechanic in the WORLD. Takes some serious ummm.... talent ... to become a legend in such a short time period. Talk to…
  36. Turning left VS's turning right 23 Mar 2011 21:02 [image: View Post]CharlesW, on 23 March 2011 - 03:30 PM, said: [image: View Post]Brown81, on 23 March 2011 - 02:12 PM, said: I think a lot of people have problems with right turns solely because of the way they hold the…
  37. Turning left VS's turning right 23 Mar 2011 19:12 I think a lot of people have problems with right turns solely because of the way they hold the throttle on right turns. The hand position is different then on left turns, imo.
  38. Carb Choke issues for a '95 4 Mar 2011 17:03 Might have better results with a lower octane fuel? I think these run better on like 87. Unless Euro models are different......
  39. New Mirrors for my VFR 7 Feb 2011 19:09 I little pimpish. Maybe would look nice in black though!
  40. 1981 cb900f supersport rebuildupgrade 7 Feb 2011 18:49 Dang, this is going to be so awesome. :fing02: I always wanted one of these.
  41. O.K. Let's see what the reaction is from an owner's club....(High Mods inside) 20 Dec 2010 20:22 Awesome project! I dig stuff like this.
  42. My 95 v4 fighter project 23 Nov 2010 19:48 Interesting project! Coming along nicely.
  43. Look Ma, No Hands 5 Oct 2010 15:51 [image: View Post]TheBigCheese, on 05 October 2010 - 05:20 AM, said: Keith Code would be shocked. Not unless the fella unloaded his techniques on a cone drill or something........
  44. The Rossi Leg Wave 5 Oct 2010 15:44 Bayliss was doing it prior.
  45. Is my Two Brothers on a 93 too loud?? 24 Sep 2010 20:05 [image: View Post]JZH, on 21 June 2010 - 12:26 PM, said: [image: View Post]gll429, on 20 June 2010 - 05:36 PM, said: :mellow: loud pipes dont cause hearing loss??? did you bang your head last week or something?? i dont…
  46. VTEC-SC... 23 Jul 2010 17:39 Sweet! :fing02:
  47. VTEC-SC... 18 Jul 2010 18:42 [image: View Post]toro1, on 17 July 2010 - 08:07 PM, said: or don't crash :wink: . Always good advice.
  48. VTEC-SC... 17 Jul 2010 18:38 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 16 July 2010 - 05:35 AM, said: It's really nice, just wish that at this level of cost, there was some crash protection for those expensive parts. Not looking forward to a (potential)…
  49. 7th Gen. Vfr Group Buy! 5 Jul 2010 15:10 Finally got mine in! I haven't been around much. Hope you are enjoying the bike Miguel!
  50. VTEC-SC... 23 Apr 2010 00:36 [image: View Post]number9, on 22 April 2010 - 04:09 PM, said: What kind of a person buys a ZX-10R and says "You know what this needs? More power."? The same dude that buys a .44 mag and says "this isn't big enough"!!!

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