VFRDiscussion ARCHIVE / READ-ONLYREAD-ONLY

Member record · ID 8073

V-FORE

344 posts recovered 26 threads started First seen 25 Jul 2006 Last seen 7 Oct 2017

Threads started

26 in the archive
  1. Quick trip to CA 36 V-FORE 3 7 Oct 2017 22 Oct 2017 V-FORE · 7 Oct 2017 – 22 Oct 2017
  2. New donation from V-FORE V-FORE 1 15 Jan 2017 15 Jan 2017 V-FORE · 15 Jan 2017 – 15 Jan 2017
  3. 2016-17 Wind Chill Games V-FORE 16 6 Dec 2016 10 Dec 2016 V-FORE · 6 Dec 2016 – 10 Dec 2016
  4. Apex Andy in Motorcyclist Nic 2016 Issue V-FORE 7 7 Oct 2016 10 Oct 2016 V-FORE · 7 Oct 2016 – 10 Oct 2016
  5. Any issue with using a 4th Gen Rear wheel? V-FORE 7 29 Aug 2016 30 Aug 2016 V-FORE · 29 Aug 2016 – 30 Aug 2016
  6. Great Helmet deal V-FORE 1 4 May 2016 4 May 2016 V-FORE · 4 May 2016 – 4 May 2016
  7. 2015-16 Wind Chill Games V-FORE 19 30 Dec 2015 12 Mar 2016 V-FORE · 30 Dec 2015 – 12 Mar 2016
  8. Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen V-FORE 39 19 Nov 2015 27 Mar 2016 V-FORE · 19 Nov 2015 – 27 Mar 2016
  9. Finished The Vfkr (Kind Of) V-FORE 8 15 Sep 2015 4 Oct 2015 V-FORE · 15 Sep 2015 – 4 Oct 2015
  10. 4Th Of July Weekend V-FORE 5 30 Jun 2015 1 Jul 2015 V-FORE · 30 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2015
  11. Happy Birthday To The Vic Of The Vic-Van Tours V-FORE 3 15 May 2015 15 May 2015 V-FORE · 15 May 2015 – 15 May 2015
  12. Just Renewed My M/c Ins Policy Prem Dropped $163.00 V-FORE 18 2 May 2015 5 May 2015 V-FORE · 2 May 2015 – 5 May 2015
  13. Motogp Video Pass V-FORE 10 28 Mar 2015 29 Mar 2015 V-FORE · 28 Mar 2015 – 29 Mar 2015
  14. A Question For The Electrical Guru's V-FORE 18 2 Aug 2014 18 Aug 2014 V-FORE · 2 Aug 2014 – 18 Aug 2014
  15. ? For Those Who Have Removed The Rear Shock 4Th Gen V-FORE 6 30 Mar 2014 31 Mar 2014 V-FORE · 30 Mar 2014 – 31 Mar 2014
  16. My New Workstand V-FORE 10 1 Jun 2013 2 Jun 2013 V-FORE · 1 Jun 2013 – 2 Jun 2013
  17. Joe Rocket V-FORE 1 18 May 2013 18 May 2013 V-FORE · 18 May 2013 – 18 May 2013
  18. My Trusty Steed Did Not Leave Me Stranded V-FORE 10 24 Apr 2013 2 May 2013 V-FORE · 24 Apr 2013 – 2 May 2013
  19. 10% off code MotorcycleGear.com V-FORE 1 10 Aug 2012 10 Aug 2012 V-FORE · 10 Aug 2012 – 10 Aug 2012
  20. Repsol Honda RC212V 2009 rc bike V-FORE 2 9 Jun 2011 9 Jun 2011 V-FORE · 9 Jun 2011 – 9 Jun 2011
  21. Beautiful day for a ride in the Pacific NW! V-FORE 1 5 Jun 2011 5 Jun 2011 V-FORE · 5 Jun 2011 – 5 Jun 2011
  22. Scorpion EXO-400 Scar Helmet - V-FORE 4 18 Nov 2010 18 Nov 2010 V-FORE · 18 Nov 2010 – 18 Nov 2010
  23. JC Whitney Trunks or ? Free Shipping code V-FORE 1 10 Sep 2010 10 Sep 2010 V-FORE · 10 Sep 2010 – 10 Sep 2010
  24. Riding up to Mt.Baker V-FORE 13 25 Aug 2010 14 Oct 2010 V-FORE · 25 Aug 2010 – 14 Oct 2010
  25. ? about forks V-FORE 6 5 Jun 2010 6 Jun 2010 V-FORE · 5 Jun 2010 – 6 Jun 2010
  26. Tire ? For The Unexperienced V-FORE 11 12 Oct 2009 13 Oct 2009 V-FORE · 12 Oct 2009 – 13 Oct 2009

Recent posts

Last 50 of 344
  1. Quick trip to CA 36 7 Oct 2017 15:54 https://youtu.be/JmQkvU8ORUE
  2. Quick trip to CA 36 7 Oct 2017 15:52 The opportunity to complete the end of Vic Van 5 Yosemite, when I got the flat in Happy Camp. I was meeting my family in Sun River on Sep 10th so I figured I would take off Friday the 8th and drone down I5 663 miles to…
  3. 95 VFR carb questions 24 Apr 2017 02:33 I had that issue before also, the rubber tips on the float valve needle had deteriorated and were not sealing, so fuel kept filling the float bowls.... Good Luck!
  4. Bringing her back to life, The JunkenViffer Story 1 Feb 2017 03:42 Miles you can buy led bulbs that take the place of regular bulbs at O'rielly that is what I did for the 5th Gen and just buy a led flasher from https://www.superbrightleds.com Problem solved : )
  5. New donation from V-FORE 15 Jan 2017 17:27 Hi V-FORE, Thank you for your donation of $25.00. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
  6. 2016-17 Wind Chill Games 7 Dec 2016 16:36 14 hours ago, superfunkomatic Last ride of the year was two weeks ago. Morning temperature -6 celcius and with windchill at 100 km/h is -19 celcius or, drumroll... -2.2 fahrenheit. Damn cold! By the way, it's -18…
  7. 2016-17 Wind Chill Games 6 Dec 2016 21:56 Let the games begin!! I thought I would start this again this year since it was a chilly ride in. Here is the start, before our big snow.... Very nice to go to Hot Yoga (105 degrees) after a 25 mile commute! Old Wind…
  8. Roads you would like/love to ride 14 Oct 2016 22:04 4 hours ago, SamW Beartooth Pass/Hwy, that is the one on my bucket list. [image: BTP.jpg] A great bucket list place here are some videos coming down 09-08-13 I will have to go back with my better camera set up! [video:…
  9. Apex Andy in Motorcyclist Nic 2016 Issue 7 Oct 2016 15:45 While looking through the new issue, I did a double take.....Ive seen that bike! Congratulations Andy, now you will have a wider audience admiring you work!!! Scan-103.pdf
  10. Tire Changing For Cheapskates 19 Sep 2016 15:40 Here is another way to break the beads, Irwin Hand Clamps, they work well after figuring out how to do it, took me 2 tires, now I can have one changed in about 20 minutes. Another trick for the front wheel is to use a…
  11. a member here?? 1 Sep 2016 20:32 Youth has its advantages..... 1981 I believe, I survived!! [image: Scan-078.jpg]
  12. Any issue with using a 4th Gen Rear wheel? 29 Aug 2016 22:39 Tire is toasted, and since I rode on it while flat I am sure it has compromised the sidewalls....otherwise I definitely would!!
  13. Any issue with using a 4th Gen Rear wheel? 29 Aug 2016 22:31 Thank you for the responses! and reassuring my thoughts!
  14. Any issue with using a 4th Gen Rear wheel? 29 Aug 2016 21:48 I got a flat tire on my trip last week, and do not have time to get another prior to this weekend, and I know that you can't fit a 5th on a 4th without a little dremel work But I am assuming that there is no issue with…
  15. Riding quotes 17 Aug 2016 20:59 Casey Stoner to Valentino Rossi "Obviously your ambition outweighs your talent" My Own...while watching video, it only looks fast....
  16. The Ace Of Spades Baltics Tour 2016 14 Aug 2016 23:25 Leon, I hope all comes out in your Favor! At least it is an adventure!!! Good luck you are in my thoughts!! Gary
  17. RC24 fever, "New" bike added to garage 3 Aug 2016 15:43 That might be a blessing in disguise, The white 86 looks awesome! Good Luck
  18. Poll: VFR Rider Ages 30 Jul 2016 20:34 Woo Hoo I am in the majority! Physically old, Mentally an infant : )
  19. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 25 Jul 2016 14:17 Had a Hoot! Great to see old friends and meet new ones! Looking forward to seeing all the pic's I didn't take....Can't wait to do it again!!!
  20. Coolant Coming Out, but Behaving (Mostly) Normally 14 Jul 2016 15:33 I just got through replacing the thermostat on mine, it was stuck wide open, I also replaced the fan thermo switch & hoses. I read through all the post about people switching fans and manual switches, then I realized…
  21. Bikes, Billfolds, Brotherhood 14 Jun 2016 19:56 Great read! The brotherhood of the road is awesome! I went through a lost wallet issue on a ride awhile back, found other riders to loan me $'s to get home, found the wallet and all turned out great!
  22. Offline GPS for IOS 14 Jun 2016 13:37 Another thought is the free app Maps.me I have it downloaded on my phone and it has turn by turn directions also, although I haven't used them, the maps are great
  23. Offline GPS for IOS 13 Jun 2016 20:54 This will be good, I can see Mike sitting in the middle of the road waiting for the navigation to make up its mind when it tries to take him the round about directions instead of as the crow flies....
  24. Dyna beads fail with pics 23 May 2016 02:06 Very interesting, what tire's are they? I have not had any problems with them in my experience, but if I do I will have some ideas thanks for posting! Gary
  25. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 4 May 2016 15:28 But I sure had fun trying to keep up!!
  26. Great Helmet deal 4 May 2016 15:26 I got this in my email and thought I would share it, I purchased one of these about a year ago, great helmet, light, comfortable, quiet. I also bought one 3 months ago as a spare. I know that helmets threads are like…
  27. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 4 May 2016 03:59 Thumper 8, 5/3/2016 at 8:28 PM Hey Mike et al, long time no see all my VFR friends! Mike, thanks for the email a few months ago - sorry, I did not reply. I think I may be able to get away and join you guys & gals - not…
  28. Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen 26 Mar 2016 21:09 Finally got her together http://www.vfrdiscus...dventure/page-5 I have ridden her to work the past two days and I must say I am quite taken with the 5th Gen! Of course I will have to do a side by side soon, I think yes…
  29. 750F Slow Return To Idle 26 Mar 2016 13:21 Another thing to check is to sych the carbs that has helped me in the past...
  30. Past Bikes 14 Mar 2016 17:04 TheStig I don't have the oldest pics digitally saved, but my first bike was a DT175 when I was just a wee teenager in 1982. I saw this and since I just found this picture in storage, 1978 DT175, I think this is…
  31. Vote For Kaslo, Bc As Canada's Most Rider Friendly Community 14 Mar 2016 15:47 I will put in a vote, If I my memory serves me, the road from Kaslo to New Denver is a lot of fun! :wheel: Looking forward to visiting it again this year :beer:
  32. Black Or White? 11 Mar 2016 20:20 Looks Nice! I like the high mount can! I can't wait to get my new white fairings on my 5th, I will keep the wheels black :wink: Gary
  33. Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen 7 Mar 2016 22:21 I received my replacement rear fender ( rear stanchions on the the original were broken off :angry: ) So I set out to replace the rear fender, change plugs, oil/filter, air filter and get ready to put the cheap Chinese…
  34. Just Wondering...... 7 Mar 2016 16:43 I am finding out the same thing with the 99 I am putting together, 5th and the 4th are completely different bikes....so much for all the fourth gen parts, now its time to start collecting fifth gen parts :comp13:
  35. Falcon1220, New From Bc, Canada 5 Mar 2016 00:13 Welcome from a little down south from you!
  36. Prb's 5Th Gen Restore And Rebuild Project! 29 Feb 2016 21:04 Anyone have an uncracked nose cowl for cheap? Any color it can be faded or scratched. I'm not ready to get a new one yet, but need one to make the nose come together for Tmac. I just took one off, I will take a close…
  37. Just Wondering...... 29 Feb 2016 17:13 Plenty of 4th Gen Plastic's available just keep your eye out, when you see them pick them up.... I did have a problem.... 20160227 130815 copy some 4th Gen Bodywork When I painted mine white, I wanted to be able to…
  38. Looks Like Bein For Tv 25 Feb 2016 21:25 Just signed up....a bargain at about $5.00 a race :wheel: :beer: I enjoy the Motogp online, much better then the coverage we get here, when its on tv......
  39. Show Me Your Motorcycle Workshop 13 Feb 2016 22:36 Last year I decided to become a minimalist....renting out my house and living in my trailer :beer: . I went from having a 2 car garage filled with misc. Car/Bike stuff to 3 different areas. [image: Garage] Now I have a…
  40. A Cover For The Back Of The Gauge Cluster? 27 Jan 2016 20:28 If you are looking for fairing parts I may be able to help you, here is a link to some pictures back in 2014, I have added more parts but haven't needed to take pictures, I have now dealt with my problem....and have…
  41. Bike Ownership Equation ==>> (N+1)= # To Own 18 Jan 2016 21:40 Looks like a good find!!
  42. Mysterious Change Of Engine Character & Power Loss After Carb Syncing? 13 Jan 2016 16:46 I would re-sync the carbs, I have had similar issues before and correctly syncing the carbs fixed it. With the right tools it is a simple job.
  43. N + 1 7 Jan 2016 23:21 [image: My New Commuter] OR The Mighty Vetter WIndjammer
  44. Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen 6 Jan 2016 22:28 fonque, I will let you know as soon as I get some time...just got them in yesterday. The paint sure looks good! I will be sure to take alot of pictures when I get a chance to get to it! Gary
  45. Jeff's 1985 Vf1000Ff Project 3 Jan 2016 01:26 Looks Good, What a deal!
  46. 2015-16 Wind Chill Games 30 Dec 2015 21:21 Let the games begin!! Since Timmy the Cop & jekrumpe have not re-started, I thought I would since it was a chilly ride in. Here is the start, I must say after not riding for awhile I need to build up my tolerance :wink:…
  47. Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen 15 Dec 2015 22:58 Holy crap, if you Mike and I go for a ride together, we'll look like team america with the red white and blue 5th gens. Yes, as long as Mike stays ahead of me and you follow :goofy:
  48. Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen 15 Dec 2015 16:42 My Holidays have started early, picked up the commuter on Saturday cam chain tensioner spring broke, tore up gear/chain oil pump.... all replaced under warranty!! One more week of work & I fly down to Palm Springs for…
  49. Working On Becoming A Traitor To The 4Th Gen 9 Dec 2015 05:04 Hey Gary, how's the commuter running? You must have been riding it by now. Is it fixed? Properly fixed?? C Haven't gotten it back yet..... Cheap. Fix it up. Flog it for as long as she'll go. As soon as she's gets her…
  50. 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 6 Dec 2015 20:01 Thanks for all the work Mike! Let me know if I can help in any way, looking forward to seeing everyone again :beer:

Member profiles were not captured; this page is assembled from the posts that were. Post counts reflect what the archive recovered, not the forum's own totals.