Member record · ID 8220
mello dude
1,431 posts recovered 24 threads started First seen 26 Sep 2007 Last seen 25 Apr 2026
Threads started
24 in the archive- What are your tricks to clean out coolant reservoir sediment? mello dude · 23 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2025
- 5th gen OEM Stator and R/R -- For Sale mello dude · 13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2025
- Air Filters - HiFlow and Pipercross mello dude · 13 Sep 2025 – 13 Sep 2025
- 5th gen maintenance --6th gen and other parts that work on 5th gens mello dude · 6 Sep 2025 – 16 Nov 2025
- Tourmaster tank bag --Free for shipping money mello dude · 2 Sep 2025 – 2 Sep 2025
- CAD Drawing and Model mello dude · 1 Jul 2025 – 5 Jul 2025
- Another Thermostat/hose & Throttle body job (Minor refresh, brakes rebuild, wheels powder coat) mello dude · 21 May 2025 – 20 Aug 2025
- What is your prefered air filter? mello dude · 4 May 2025 – 12 Sep 2025
- Low range torque wrench mello dude · 1 Sep 2023 – 9 Sep 2023
- 6th gen R/R mounts for FH020AA and SH847 mello dude · 17 Aug 2020 – 29 Sep 2020
- Extreem Heat shielding on a 5th gen mello dude · 31 Dec 2017 – 13 Jan 2018
- What torque did you use for the top steering nut for an All Balls tapered steering stem bearings?? mello dude · 2 Jun 2017 – 3 Jun 2017
- New donation from mello dude mello dude · 28 Jan 2017 – 28 Jan 2017
- 5th gen fender mounting brackets to go with a VTR1000 fork conversion mello dude · 15 Jan 2017 – 22 Oct 2017
- The Drill mello dude · 5 Nov 2016 – 24 Feb 2017
- R/r Flip Plate Mount For The Fh020Aa Shindengen R/r mello dude · 7 Aug 2014 – 26 Nov 2015
- Pair Valve Plates For 5Th & 6Th Gens mello dude · 7 Aug 2014 – 21 Sep 2015
- Mm's 5Th Gen New Owner mello dude · 14 Jun 2014 – 14 Jun 2014
- Part number differences for OEM RC51 front caliper pads? mello dude · 30 Aug 2012 – 30 Aug 2012
- Compufire R/R install wrap - up on a 5th gen (finally) mello dude · 4 Dec 2011 – 5 Jan 2012
- Lascar Voltmeter install on a 5th gen mello dude · 17 Nov 2011 – 14 Aug 2012
- A 5th gen Compufire R/R adventure mello dude · 17 Sep 2011 – 25 Sep 2011
- High tech battery, Mechanical geek, Electrical dumbass. mello dude · 16 Sep 2010 – 6 Feb 2011
- Fan Switch Temperature Options mello dude · 26 Aug 2009 – 8 Jun 2010
Recent posts
Last 50 of 1,431- 4 terminal Lithium battery deal Probably looking at a Bosch LiFePO4 size 14 listed on Amazon whenever the time comes.... around $130....
- 5TH GEN DELINK + cop Sure anything can be done but it is a bad idea. The master cylinders will no longer be a good size for braking. You create more issues than you fix.
- Hello! Here's my new to me 2007 VFR That's nutz.....It may be the same bike I helped MarriedMan do an update on the charging system. That's got to be 10+ years ago.... If it has a R/R mount plate with a FH020... its the one. Supposidly he sold it to a guy…
- Prepping new to me 1998 Been using a LiFePo4 battery for better than 10 years, nothings caught fire....also using a similar connector as JZH...makes it nice, on and off in seconds. Re: different R/Rs for different battery technologies....I…
- Prepping new to me 1998 Its a long drawn out thread... but here is my saga of changing out the hoses... and "while your in there's" You may as well do the thermostat and O-rings too...…
- Prepping new to me 1998 Looking forward to all your posts..Everything you ever want to know about the 5th gen is here... If you decide to change hoses, there is a AS3 Silicone hose set for that, I recently did a thread on changing them out.…
- Need advice on dealing with the throttle cables when replacing right hand control on 5th gen, Also another tip.... mark each cable end with paint pen so you arent head scratcing on reassembly on which cable goes on top and bottom.... [image: 20250827_184015-S.jpg]
- Ohio riders? Dayton guy here.... :beer:
- Need advice on dealing with the throttle cables when replacing right hand control on 5th gen, Removing the throttle cable adjustment bracket makes getting the cables off much simpler. Unfortunately, yes, the little screws need to come off. Do you have a JIS screwdriver set? And maybe a hand impact wrench?…
- A short "hello" and introduction Welcome dude! :beer:
- Hi there! Welcome! Nice bikes! There's plenty of things here to help your project journey. Thanks for the photos! :beer:
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" Yellow Peril build thread!!?😛
- Speaking of tools... mello dude, 10/24/2025 at 7:27 PM Have an older made in USA Craftsman cabinet that was just stuffed to the gillz.... was looking for a reasonably priced storage solution to unload it some. Harbor Freight has some good…
- 5th gen maintenance --6th gen and other parts that work on 5th gens Typical Honda, a core set of parts go across a hundred bikes....
- 5th gen maintenance --6th gen and other parts that work on 5th gens Good info! :fing02:
- Winter VFR preventive maintenance ^^^^Nice work on that 5th gen! (Stiill not a fan for white wheelz) 😉
- Winter VFR preventive maintenance Its been quite awhile, but the father/son riders -- The "Carvers" used to post quite a lot on this forum... and they built that RWB bike in the last photo with 8th gen wheels and brakes, PLUS installed a 5th gen engine…
- Winter VFR preventive maintenance 1 hour ago, Dutch724 Almost time to start emptying the wallet on this VFR. Had a good laugh on that one.... I know exactly what you mean! Budget? What budget? :rolleyes:
- And so for my next trick... Great you got the 1200 shaft and seals together...sometimes it takes a good dose of creativity to figure out how to fix something... we've all been there... Also agree....absolutely have to have more bikes to jump on…
- I am back on a VFR Looking good! :fing02: :beer:
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Maine, thanks for the link! :fing02:
- I am back on a VFR 5 minutes ago, Hingley Man I would like to know the history on that VFR No kidding!!! :fing02:
- I am back on a VFR @Sirbike ... You probably have the rarest 5th gen in the US.... Take care of that one! There's zero chance of replacing any of the bodywerke... :beer:
- I am back on a VFR Head scratching....pretty sure R-157 is red. The same tag is on my bike. Only thing I can figure is a previous owner paid the bucks for the silver body and tank.....???
- 2001 VFR revival @natnif..... sympathys sir... :unsure:
- What did you do to your VFR Today? To each his own... I also prefer the long style levers...
- I am back on a VFR Welcome! Hang out awhile.. not only are we VFR junkies, we like all motorcycles in general... Lot of moto geeks here! (I'm guilty) Still waaaayyy curious on how the bike is silver... Cheerz :beer:
- Speaking of tools... Have an older made in USA Craftsman cabinet that was just stuffed to the gillz.... was looking for a reasonably priced storage solution to unload it some. Harbor Freight has some good choices and last summer was looking…
- Speaking of tools... MBrane, 10/24/2025 at 9:36 AM Tools in general can be a deep rabbit hole to go down..... Your not kidding there.. I am such a tool junkie.. If I am working on a bike, that gives me an excuse to buy more tools... ("Oh,…
- Winter VFR preventive maintenance Did mine in silver....the light makes them look darker than they are......yet to mount tires though... [image: 20250715_205237-M.jpg]
- Winter VFR preventive maintenance Good luck on all your work... you might review my thread on the thermostat/hoses/brake refresh... (still fooling with it, jeez I'm slow)
- 5th gen maintenance --6th gen and other parts that work on 5th gens I'm really liking this thread...may as well keep this going... what different parts will fit on what bike.....
- 2001 VFR revival Whoa... you got quite the journey there! Best Wishes! :beer:
- Might need some help putting my '01 back together again. Photos... Hope this helps! Rubber shield and Tank Bracket.. [image: 20251012_203138-L.jpg] Starter Solenoid Circuit [image: 20251012_203811-L.jpg] Btw - You miight review my thread on Thermostat/hoses/brakes for ideas
- Might need some help putting my '01 back together again. Hang on... Mine's apart... I'll get a photo of mine and post it tomorrow.
- And so for my next trick... I'm also a big fan of Project Farm and also Torque Test Channel.... Together, they have cost me a lot of money! 😁
- And so for my next trick... Sweet looking bike. I like the black/silver more that the red/silver that first came out.
- Might need some help putting my '01 back together again. My '98 is apart on the way to reassembly... .Here's photo of the 4 hoses I have for the tank... [image: 20251006_142419-L.jpg]
- 5th Gen rim to 6th Gen rim swap While I haven't personally verified, my understanding is an F4i front rim is a drop in. It's supposed to be lighter too. I think there have been posts on this forum showing that.
- And so for my next trick... Looking good! :fing02:
- And so for my next trick... Terry, thanks for the radiator fill tip, engine running, I may try that...😉
- What are your tricks to clean out coolant reservoir sediment? Saw the new ones too...... Did the CLR thing...add some in the bottom, let sit 10 minutes, shake rinse....repeat x3.... Almost got it all, but then I have some pea gravel...did the same again, add gravel, shake, dump,…
- What are your tricks to clean out coolant reservoir sediment? Havent really thought about a system flush, my focus has been... thermostat, orings, hoses.... I'm sure you have seen the thread... Dunno if I will do a flush.......
- What are your tricks to clean out coolant reservoir sediment? I'll probably get some CLR add a bunch of 1/4-20 nuts I already have and shake the shit out of it.....😛
- What are your tricks to clean out coolant reservoir sediment? Since I am doing full cooling system refresh, also want to clean out the coolant reservoir too. I had this sitting for months with white vinager in it, it worked some, but not enuff. Waht are your tricks to clean out?…
- VFR charging issues only when hot 12 hours ago, VFRscrub For sure. Thanks a million for the help so far. I definitely couldn’t have figured it out without your help. The voltage dropping with the brake light was a red herring. The volt gauge was plugged…
- VFR charging issues only when hot @VFRscrub ----- I cant really figure waht you got going on there. I am to the point of gotta be there.. That said, someone may chime in on this, but me, I dont wanna mix the starter relay harness with the R/R harness if…
- 5th gen maintenance --6th gen and other parts that work on 5th gens ^^^^If I was a DIY welder guy, yeah, I would have definately gone that route... For me, a new part was $8.xx.. good enuff... A very good thought about waht parts from other generations fit 5th and maybe others. :fing02:
- VFR charging issues only when hot I am very reluctant to recommend any alternative to a Shindengen R/R. As demontrated by a lot of years hanging out on this forum, most alternatives die an early death. Maybe the best alternative is an OEM CBR500 you…
- VFR charging issues only when hot The goto for new R/Rs www.roadstercycle.com Also if your short on cash a CBR500 uses a Fh020aa if you can find a low mile used one. The current art on wiring R/Rs [image: i-3tCCxVq-M.jpg] If you do any of your own build…
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