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ericlw
86 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 25 Feb 2009 Last seen 28 Mar 2017
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Last 50 of 86- coolant hoses well i do my own work. It cant be much worse than checking the vtec vavle clearances which i have done myself a few times now. Wasnt sure how long these hoses really last. I guess i can just check them and see if they…
- coolant hoses I havent ridden my 2002 vfr in about 2 years. I got it started up the other day and since the coolant hoses havent been changed in about 15 years i was wondering if i should just go ahead and replace them all? i need to…
- 3M Clear Scotchgard Paint Protection Film they also have it in a lot of automotive stores.i just keep mine in the frig so the glue stays fresher.
- Here's your sign... i had a guy ask me if it was a ducati once. i guess he didnt reconise the honda wing emblem on the gas tank?
- How frequently are you adjusting your chain? ive never used a torque wrench on the pinch bolt.
- Chinese front rotors anyone USED them? I know chinese rotors for cars are junk. ive had more issues with rotors being machined wrong and warping quicker from china.ive never had these issues with usa steel.
- Rear Wheel Conversion (Car Wheel) that tire isnt even seated on the rim dont you consider that dangerous?
- Rear Wheel Conversion (Car Wheel) [image: View Post]reaper7767, on 13 August 2012 - 03:53 PM, said: one thing that ive been wondering is how do you balance it? :huh: would you balance it like a car tire or like a motorcycle tire, cause there two…
- Engine Temp???? how many times has this been discussed?
- To vtec or not to vtec? How long have the vtecs been out and people are still "oh it has chain drive, vtec transition is wierd, the valves are hard to adjust". if this is such an issue for you guys dont buy one. i have 36000 on my 02 and its…
- Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete Can someone explain to me why people need all this gps stuff just to get around?i know people who use their gps constantly even to go places they have been hundreds of times.
- Vtec transition clicking well first of all you need to stop reving the engine that high without any load on it. Or you might find out what other noises it can make,
- Why the "buzz" about aftermarket exhaust? I think people put aftermarket on purely for louder sound. And usually all it does it annoy everyone else but the owner. Weight? I seriously dought the weight saving is going to make much difference in real world…
- Brake caliper mounting bolt "Replace with new ones or not" locktite? ive never used locktite on my brake bolts and they are never loose when i remove them to do mainatence,if you torque the right its not needed imo.never replaced any of the bolts either. Edited February 8, 2012…
- Minor fairing damage what to do it doesnt look that noticable in the pics really. could be worse like red with the grey showing underneath.
- Loud horns save lives i dont see the point of the stock and aftermarket horn then flashing the lights? why not just have the aftermarket horn? and no light show?
- "HID" LIGHTS, and Adjustments of any headlight i find people who drive with their high beams on during the day distracting.
- Nickel Plating i was thinking about having my pipes jet coated but then i was reading the metal can just start corroding under the coating so i didnt do it. most places dont even chrome properly so its no surprise it wont hold up.
- Looking at purchasing a new 1200 only 2500? id buy a bmw k1300s before id consider that.
- thinking of buying a DCT well i didnt learn to ride on my 02 vfr but it was my first bike. i learned to ride on my fathers 68 bmw after awhile i bought my own.
- Borked wheel woes heat it up and bend it back? yea right. heating it up that hot is going to change the aluminum and could make it brittle.
- Borked wheel woes i bent my front wheel jumping a curb. i replaced it. back wheel had a very slight flat spot and it never vibrates at high speed so i kept it. bad thing about aluminum.bend it once and bend it back it can go snap.
- Honda unveils updated veefalo at EICMA traction control is quite stupid to me. even the k1300s with all of its gadgets and bigger engine then the vfr doesnt have it. traction control, automatic transmission,abs.... whats with trying to make cycles into cars?…
- Center Stand Help if your lifting the bike your doing it wrong.you only balance it while pushing down on the center stand lever.
- Valve clearance, dealers refuses to check i wouldnt count on the warranty being honored if you dont follow the scheduled maintenance.its in the book for a reason.
- What the hell does this hose connect to? yea that hose comes disconnected very easily. i used a zip tie to keep mine together.
- Sales Success of 7th Gen personally id buy a bmw k1300s before i spent 15,000 on a vfr.
- Fuel Gauge Doesn't Read Full probably not filling it up all the way.try filling it up until the gas touches the bottom of the fill hole.
- Valve adjustment cost for Vtec Hi Mike! Don't waste the money!!!!!!!!!!! Run it at least another 16-20k before you even start to think about checking them and IMO you could easily go over 50k never checking them or causing any problems. :fing02: You…
- ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS, OR WAS? missing plastic clip/bolt that holds the chain guard on.
- Remove speed limitation The fact that it restricts you from doing something is enough for most people to bypass it.
- *** tippy toe rider**** you could wear high heels like my neighbors ding bat wife does on her skooter.lol
- Replacement brake pads VFR 800 6th gen personally the oem pads work fine for me.
- Sigma Performance Slipper Clutches for VFRs? your going to put on a different clutch so you can ride in the rain easier?
- '06 worth the wait for a new buyer? i guess i dont understand all these people who gripe about the vtec thing. dont buy a 02+ vfr if you dont like it soo much; so we dont have to listen to you complain.
- VFR800 Redline Speeds in each Gear 2002 36,000 miles ive done about 50ish in first just to see how fast you could go in 1st. No one is going to hit top speed in 6th the gearing is not right. I hit 154 in 5th with a slight tail wind,WOT, and almost red…
- Stuck 6th Gen Oil Filter you dont need a torque wrench for the oil filter. you will always over tighten it that way.heck i dont even use a torque wrench on the drain bolt. no need to tighten it to right before you snap off the bolt.
- The Pine Sol degreaser thread nobody uses kerosene anymore?
- Shorai Lithium Battery strange, after my oem battery died i put a yuasa in it. that battery is now 7 years old and still works perfectly. i do keep a battery tender on it 24/7 though.
- 1 gear clunk mine clunks if you shift it into first from a stand still. thats why when im riding i shift into first right before i stop.
- Is there a detailed CCT replacement thread? does anyone know why they go out? my 02 has about 35,000 and has never rattled.
- What a crap-hole. thats alot of peanut butter but it sure does attract them. I prefer the electronic ones that zap the sh!t out of them and their is no mess.
- 30 amp fuse block heat issue accually you only need a VERY thin layer of the heat transfer compound.you arent trying to bridge a 1 inch gap its only to smooth out the peaks and valleys of the metal at a micron level.using too much will make it not…
- When do you change your tyres? here in flatter then flat houston texas i change mine when the center gets down near the belts.
- New speeding laws in B.C.Canada i noticed one time when an officer pointed his laser rader at me that i could accually see the laser or some light from it. I asked a cop about it once and he told me i was full of it. it was kind of dusk at the time.…
- deafness..... it really is VFR deafness!! what is the point of this post anyway?
- Would anyone be interested in a mod that would remove the VTEC system? i dont have a problem with mine.its not like the rear wheel locks up or somthing when it engages.
- Dremel question... my father has several air powered die grinders he uses for cutting metal.they are loud and i think over the years of car work it has effected his hearing.
- Air filter opinions how often do you replace it making the oem so expensive?
- Whadda mouthful! is it really needed to post a 4.5 meg picture?
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