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luigi

77 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 11 Sep 2008 Last seen 1 Jan 2026

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  1. Was sold in USA the 5Th gen VFR in Black color? luigi 17 23 Dec 2010 29 Dec 2010 luigi · 23 Dec 2010 – 29 Dec 2010
  2. Dna Vs K&n luigi 4 19 Jan 2009 20 Jan 2009 luigi · 19 Jan 2009 – 20 Jan 2009
  3. My "track Use" Vfr luigi 65 27 Dec 2008 21 Jul 2015 luigi · 27 Dec 2008 – 21 Jul 2015

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  1. Throttle bodies 1 Jan 2026 11:40 Hi. If you made just a simple passage in ultrasonic washing machine, the special coat have no damages (i did it some time ago and i had not any kind of problem). I just suggest to reassembly all throttle body and…
  2. VFR to RC45 "ish" replica budget build 24 Jun 2020 20:36 Battery and electrical stuff position looks very nice. Ciao, Luigi.
  3. VFR to RC45 "ish" replica budget build 31 May 2020 08:34 Hi Monstar. Be careful to make many changement all in one. If something going wrong work to fix it became hard... Ciao, Luigi.
  4. VFR to RC45 "ish" replica budget build 24 May 2020 10:48 Hi JZH. Argon is sold in a near town of mine, find it is not a problem. Now i'm finishing a work on a GSXF 750 Suzuki frame using the usual MMA welding, then i will "launch" myself in TIG welding world... Ciao.
  5. VFR to RC45 "ish" replica budget build 21 May 2020 09:31 Hi Monstar. Yes, forks are from a Suzuki GSXR 750 (i don't remember M.Y.). Yoke are in Anticorodal alloy (i don't know if have same name in U.S.) designed by me on CAD, then machined on CNC, but it needs a new project…
  6. VFR to RC45 "ish" replica budget build 15 May 2020 16:22 Very nice profiled tail.
  7. VFR to RC45 "ish" replica budget build 15 May 2020 10:52 Hi Monstar. Interesting work. I 'm working on a similar project based on RC46 (VFR800). All information that you will share are appreciated. This is actual situation. My idea is swap swingarm with another one from a CBR…
  8. Sprocket Change? 14 Jul 2019 15:58 Hi to all. The choice is strictly constrained to the usual use. I'm in Italy and the stock ratio for the my roads and highways are good enough. Yes, i think that it's a little bit overgeared, but the engine torque helps…
  9. Hi from Italy 18 May 2017 09:32 Ciao Alessandro, benvenuto! Luigi.
  10. Shifter Modification Info? 27 Jul 2016 20:53 8 hours ago, Mohawk Did it make a significan difference ? My box shifts quite sweetly ! Hi. I've installed the kit almost immediadetely after i bought the bike, so i've not used much time in OEM conditions. If you have…
  11. Shifter Modification Info? 27 Jul 2016 11:19 Hi. I've installed that kit on my 5th gen VFR. Ask, if you need infos. Ciao, Luigi.
  12. Vfr8 Streetfighter 19 Jan 2016 13:17 I agree. Better in the garage... Removing air- box and throttle bodies are not difficult. You just need three things the right screwdriver for the four air funnel cross-head screws a very long screwdriver to loose the…
  13. Vfr8 Streetfighter 18 Jan 2016 08:06 keef ...i noticed a coolant leak in the V of the engine... Stay up keef, a leakage in that engine zone can be just an O-ring or a hose damaged. I don't think something of worst. I know, checking that parts is a very…
  14. New Bike, New Problems - Bike Cutting Out, Need Help! 14 Jan 2016 09:05 Ciao. Talking about electronics in motorcycle, everything is possible. Sincerely i don't think so. i don't know if you have make some checks or test on the devices involved. Most probably, the trouble was caused by a…
  15. Rip 29 Dec 2015 19:38 [image: gallery_8326_7734_399255.jpg] I'm grow old with Lemmy. When he was in Milan, many years ago, and i was younger, i was in the front row of the stage to headbangin with power rock'n'roll. I was programmed to see…
  16. New Bike, New Problems - Bike Cutting Out, Need Help! 22 Dec 2015 09:23 Hi Fishy. I have a 5th gen VFR (not the Vtec) but i suggest you to download in a site section the workshop manual where is explained how to undestand the FI light blinking meanings about malfunctions. For the engine…
  17. Vfr8 Streetfighter 21 Dec 2015 15:43 keef I need to get the suspension done, if I can't have top speed, I'll take corner speed. Once you get perfect thunder up and running, you'll see what I mean. I perfecly know what you mean keef and i agree. To be…
  18. Vfr8 Streetfighter 20 Dec 2015 18:44 Dutchy Curva Parabolica? :goofy: Or on the street? Glad you are ok, one door closes, another one opens! No Dutchy, on the street. I was crashed in Parabolica maybe the bike will suffered minor damages... About…
  19. Vfr8 Streetfighter 20 Dec 2015 18:27 keef My brother posted a vid of our trackday to YouTube... Well Keef!!! If you think about the years of development existing between your VFR and your brother's Tuono, i think that you can be very satisfied about your…
  20. Vfr8 Streetfighter 20 Dec 2015 18:16 The Phantom Glad you're ok Luigi, and sorry for the loss of the bike. How's your custom 5th Gen coming along? Hallo Phantom I can't say in details. I have the another two bike for Vintage race to prepare too, and until…
  21. Vfr8 Streetfighter 20 Dec 2015 17:53 Switchblade Hard hit and glad your ok Luigi ! Thanks. Yes. Very hard. I see the positive side: now i have another VFR engine for my track bike... :D :D :D Ciao.
  22. Vfr8 Streetfighter 19 Dec 2015 12:58 Thank you Keef. Yes, i'm fine. I was lucky. The bike is destroyed but this is the price that i payed to have let the brain at home before riding. Congrats again for your work. Ciao. Luigi.
  23. Vfr8 Streetfighter 19 Dec 2015 11:01 This work is very similar to my idea to transform my road use VFR in a Streetfighther (one of my million projects). Unfortunately the subject of this idea goes away, and now run in the motorcycle' paradise where goes…
  24. Forums 21 Jul 2015 20:19 Ciao Capitano. Vedo che anche a te piace imbarcarti in imprese dove poco o nulla è semplice! Mi piace e, neanche a dirlo, sono certo che finirai prima tu la tua che io la mia. Dove stavi girando con il BMW? Valleunga?…
  25. My "track Use" Vfr 21 Jul 2015 20:04 I'm confident in the welders professionality (and in their patience.. :biggrin: ) This is the first forum where i post news about my project, don't worry! Ciao, Luigi
  26. My "track Use" Vfr 20 Jul 2015 15:02 Io ho iniziato questo progetto molto tempo fà con l'unico obbiettivo di realizzare una versione quanto più possibile adatta alla pista. Di consguenza peso e manoggevolezza sono entrambi due fattori che fanno parte delle…
  27. My "track Use" Vfr 20 Jul 2015 00:38 Complimenti Luigi. Gran bel lavoro, soprattutto i radiatori, mi affascinano. Grazie! Purtroppo proprio il radiatore inferiore mi sta dando un pò di lavoro. Infatti con la larghezza che aveva nelle foto che vedi e per la…
  28. Vfr8 Streetfighter 8 Jul 2015 12:03 Great! I tought that the coolers protection was made with something like the paper used for air filter, not a specific protection. This is the first time that i see something of this kind, it can be useful for every-day…
  29. Vfr8 Streetfighter 7 Jul 2015 15:00 HI, keef. I would like to know the reason of the two shields on rads (n°1 and n°3). Are not a too big protection limiting the air flow? The hose (n°2) are closed or if is connected to cooling circuit? Ciao, Luigi…
  30. My "track Use" Vfr 6 Jul 2015 18:33 Luigi, here is a link to my thread, because it's easier than.... http://www.vfrdiscus...er/#entry916303 Very interesting, keef. Now i've gave a fast sight to your thread, but i will keep for me some time to read it with…
  31. My "track Use" Vfr 6 Jul 2015 18:11 Good to see you still working on this thing, Luigi! Thank you Phantom. I had many reasons to suspend the work, but the dream to see her running is always alive. Hope to finish everything for the next racing season. In…
  32. Mail Order Rvf 800 – Some Assembly Required… 19 Jun 2015 10:03 Rush2112 Hi Luigi, I plan on running a two muffler system similar to the Lucky Strike bike on the first page that has no bodywork... Essentially, the rear two primaries will take the conventional route... Hi Rush. I…
  33. Mail Order Rvf 800 – Some Assembly Required… 18 Jun 2015 14:56 Hi Rush. I would like to know if you have some idea about the exhaust pipes routing, once installed the new swinging arm, don't seems there's much room for the tubes. Especially for the final pipe, running to the…
  34. Mail Order Rvf 800 – Some Assembly Required… 17 Jun 2015 19:30 Very, very interesting work. BRAVO! Luigi.
  35. My "track Use" Vfr 7 Jun 2015 20:04 Hi. Yes, the water leakage is the great doubt abou this work, but i'm confident in the welders experience. I have no idea about dimension and shape of the TL1000R, but could be interesting some pics! Thank you slowbird…
  36. My "track Use" Vfr 6 Jun 2015 16:23 Hi to all. I know, it's an old never ending story about this project but, since i never lost the hope to finish it, i restart the work to have a 5th gen VFR to use for track days. So i would like to show you the latest…
  37. Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? 26 Jan 2012 16:57 Renevator If you've made a change, would you be so kind as to tell me what the change was, and how you feel about the results. I'm hoping to be able to do a simple conversion... Hi to all. For what can worth my…
  38. Clutch And Grab 17 Jan 2012 14:41 Great job Veefer! Really, really nice idea and crafting. Luigi.
  39. New Exhaust mod Idea.. input needed 17 Jan 2012 10:24 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 17 January 2012 - 12:45 AM, said: I could never get behind the idea of a fake exhaust can. I'm with the school of thought that if you got two cans, they should be real. Hi. I'm…
  40. OEM mirror replacement 23 Feb 2011 18:13 Hi. Part code of your mirror is 88120-MCW-D01, the same for all VFR V-Tec from 2002 to 2009. On eBay i think you will find an OEM replacement in good condition for sure. it's just a matter of patience. Ciao, Luigi.
  41. CBR600RR triple clamp offset? 16 Feb 2011 18:17 [image: View Post]kostritzer, on 07 February 2011 - 04:16 PM, said: Anyone know what the stock triple clamp offset... Hello Try here. You must be registered but it worth, http://www.activeboa...park?aBID=45537 Ciao,…
  42. Painting/color question 21 Jan 2011 20:52 [image: View Post]cornercarver, on 21 January 2011 - 09:55 AM, said: Good point Luigi. He has two bikes and could get both painted for the money bartered or get a secong set of plastics/tank to have two completely…
  43. Painting/color question 21 Jan 2011 12:25 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 18 January 2011 - 12:20 PM, said: I like the black, but it's an opportunity to do something different. What do you think? Hi to all In December i'm crashed too and i paint the bike again with…
  44. My "track Use" Vfr 16 Jan 2011 19:54 SEBSPEED I would put money on it being almost exactly half the weight of the VFR piece. I think It would be a great result! The Phantom Good to see the project moving along Luigi... Thank you. The Phantom ..hope you're…
  45. My "track Use" Vfr 16 Jan 2011 11:03 mello dude Hi - This has been a fun thread to watch. Good luck Luigi. :fing02: Thank You! :biggrin:
  46. My "track Use" Vfr 16 Jan 2011 10:51 YoshiHNS ...how much does the 900RR swingarm weigh? Hello. I not weightned swingarm yet since i'm late with work and i prefer finish the bike for the season, so i can't answer you Keep in count that with this mod i can…
  47. My "track Use" Vfr 15 Jan 2011 21:14 Hi to all. Slower than the expectations but work are in progress. Last works to finish: - wiring harness simplified - rear brake lever modification - new exhaust - rev counter and water temperature better positioned -…
  48. Was sold in USA the 5Th gen VFR in Black color? 28 Dec 2010 21:55 [image: View Post]SAFE-T, on 23 December 2010 - 09:37 PM, said: Honda Extreme in Edmonton has previously sold... Thank you SAFE-T. I 've had an aswer from Honda Extreme and their prices are very interesting (even…
  49. Was sold in USA the 5Th gen VFR in Black color? 24 Dec 2010 15:22 Thank you Knife. It's is an interesting site (if sells US products and not Chinese fairings) but i have some part of my VFR in SIlver and in Red. I would replace the broken parts with a new OEM manufacturing and…
  50. Was sold in USA the 5Th gen VFR in Black color? 24 Dec 2010 13:00 [image: View Post]SAFE-T, on 23 December 2010 - 09:37 PM, said: Honda Extreme in Edmonton has previously sold Tahitian Blue bodywork for the 5th gen to U.S. customers... Thank you. I'll email them a request. Two weeks…

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