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SilverVee

36 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 28 Aug 2006 Last seen 2 Apr 2012

Threads started

3 in the archive
  1. Run Away SilverVee 57 13 Mar 2010 20 Mar 2010 SilverVee · 13 Mar 2010 – 20 Mar 2010
  2. Saw it today SilverVee 35 23 Jan 2010 12 Feb 2010 SilverVee · 23 Jan 2010 – 12 Feb 2010
  3. 2005 Vfr SilverVee 12 17 Apr 2009 17 Apr 2009 SilverVee · 17 Apr 2009 – 17 Apr 2009

Recent posts

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  1. Washington / B.C. summer trip 2 Apr 2012 06:15 Thank you for the video, have only driven in that part of BC. Can honestly say though that all I could think was "WOW sure wish I was on my bike" great roads not too many people (cars) fantastic scenery.
  2. ICBC Insurance rates 6 Jul 2011 04:37 Alrighty: For lower mainland BC (Surrey) "Pacific Southwest" Here's my breakdown: 6 months basic + 2mill------- $419 penalty for short term--------$21 6 months plate fee--------------$17 penalty for short…
  3. New Oil Impressions - Also new Gagit I really like 29 Jun 2011 07:04 I usually use Castrol 5w30 oil as with the Castrol I do notice some clutch slip from time to time…
  4. New Tires but only half the balance! 10 Jun 2011 05:42 Stock rear tire/wheel had 1 3/4 oz near the valve stem. Removed the weights before getting PR2s installed and balanced, they came back with 1 1/4 oz in virtually the same spot. Looks like it's the rim that is out…
  5. What did you own before your 6th Gen? 8 Jun 2011 05:46 1982 Yamaha Seca XJ650RJC (red) Canadian version, I do miss the low maintenance shaft drive. One of the few vehicles I made money on. YICS made carb balancing a little more painful.
  6. Installing Racetech Gold Valves 23 May 2011 06:50 Great, thanks. I have a small impact driver that your wack with a hammer to break the bolt loose. Used to come in handy on my 1980 CB750F to break loose the phillips screws holding the motor side covers in place. The…
  7. Installing Racetech Gold Valves 21 May 2011 23:50 This may be a very stupid newb question but I have to ask it. I saw a thread on 30 minute fork oil change without removing the forks from the bike. In that thread it looks like you can remove the cartridge without…
  8. Local Hillbilly Ran Me OFF THE ROAD! 21 May 2010 04:16 Glad you're ok, the bike , there's always another one, HS there's only one.
  9. Spring question 3 Apr 2010 07:46 [image: View Post]Wistrick, on 09 January 2010 - 10:11 PM, said: How much can I increase the spring rate without re valving... My calculated spring rate is .95 without valving would the rebound damping be to…
  10. VFR1200 on the assembly line 13 Mar 2010 04:56 [image: View Post]Throttlestop, on 08 February 2010 - 03:14 AM, said: [image: View Post]sirimiri, on 07 February 2010 - 01:45 AM, said: I'll bet those line workers are drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco and talking…
  11. Run Away 13 Mar 2010 04:36 Has anyone thought of the possibility of a run away on the 7th gen like the present Toyota problem?? All vehicles have an ignition switch that can reign in the savage beast, on a motorcycle we also have that big red…
  12. Great suspension setup how-to link 22 Feb 2010 05:13 [image: View Post]jasonsmith, on 20 February 2010 - 09:30 PM, said: I also think that maybe .85kg would be closer unless you plan on approaching the 200# mark (lots of donuts). I'm using .95kg's for my 220# with just…
  13. HyperPro the best in the whole world? 13 Feb 2010 00:16 [image: View Post]VFRBenny, on 12 February 2010 - 05:44 PM, said: I dont know if there the best or not! I do know the bike handles like never before(in a good way). No oversteer, no understeer, no wallowing, no…
  14. VFR12000F in the flesh 13 Feb 2010 00:03 I LOVE the black one. What?? it's not a 1200??
  15. Front End Help 12 Feb 2010 23:59 [image: View Post]Sammy40, on 12 February 2010 - 06:28 PM, said: Hey peoples, I was just wondering have any of you, heard or dealt with these guys? Here in OZ it is going to cost me $1000 to do up my front end :comp13:…
  16. One VFR1200F now in my garage 12 Feb 2010 23:37 [image: View Post]Cynic, on 12 February 2010 - 04:41 PM, said: Job done. Honda have my cash, I have one of their bikes. In red. At home. It's lovely! Congratulations!! enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
  17. ducati touring 1200 12 Feb 2010 07:27 [image: View Post]steven113, on 11 February 2010 - 06:30 PM, said: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=5r5htjYQG5k WOW!!! What a beautiful ride wish the 7th Gen had all those techie high performance features but with a shaft…
  18. Saw it today 24 Jan 2010 07:05 Next ride if it's a Honda will likely be a CBF1000. Hate to show my age but the new VFR looks like something from the Jetsons. Style is like the jellybean era of north American cars a while back. Too bad the looks…
  19. Saw it today 23 Jan 2010 08:48 Saw the new VFR today at Tradex. Muffler isn't as ugly as in the pictures. Scared me when I saw the person describing the new Honda design in one of the first 'teaser' releases. My fears were confirmed today. Can't say…
  20. Will You Buy Without A Test Ride? 7 Nov 2009 08:21 [image: View Post]UFO, on 15 October 2009 - 11:56 PM, said: For those who are seriously interested in the new VFR, will you buy one without securing a test ride? I'm not holding my breath that many Honda dealers are…
  21. Less Than 200 Vfr1200s For Canada 26 Oct 2009 05:57 [image: View Post]vfrr, on Oct 25 2009, 03:55 PM, said: I have a flash-to-pass switch on my 6th gen here in Oz My 1996 F 250 (Ford P/U) Canada, US made has the FTP so why not bikes.
  22. What Bike Covers Do You Use 18 Oct 2009 03:19 Generic Canadian Tire model for medium size bike, hooded mesh at front around the mirrors, heat shields at back for mufflers, tie points underneath and a built in storage pouch. Use it for winter storage (under cover of…
  23. Any Reason Not To Buy 2002? 4 Sep 2009 04:10 No don't buy it!!! Wait for the soon to be announced 7th Gen :goofy:
  24. Twitchy Throttle ... 28 Jul 2009 03:31 [quote name='VFRCanuck' date='Jul 26 2009, 11:24 AM' post='633005'] I am lovin my new bike however it has a seriousily twitchy throttle that is driving me nuts. In 1st and 2nd gear at low RPMs sometimes when you give a…
  25. I've Discovered The Holy Grail Of 6th Gen Surge! 26 Jul 2009 02:59 [quote name='coderighter' date='Jun 1 2009, 09:34 PM' post='617886'] I have a '06 ABS (bought last fall new, as a left over) and this winter, with about a 1000 miles, I started playing. I added BMC airfilter (modified,…
  26. A Must Read Before Installing A Speed Correcter On '06-'09 (6.5 Gen) 22 Jul 2009 06:15 coderighter, on Jul 20 2009, 11:08 PM, said: SilverVee, on Jul 21 2009, 12:57 AM, said: ABS triggers at a specified difference in speed between the front and rear tires. Front tire speed detected by the sensor ring will…
  27. A Must Read Before Installing A Speed Correcter On '06-'09 (6.5 Gen) 21 Jul 2009 04:57 ABS triggers at a specified difference in speed between the front and rear tires. Front tire speed detected by the sensor ring will always be in the same ratio to ground speed with some variation due to tire…
  28. I've Discovered The Holy Grail Of 6th Gen Surge! 4 Jun 2009 05:57 [image: View Post]coderighter, on Jun 3 2009, 07:00 AM, said: [image: View Post]SilverVee, on Jun 3 2009, 12:42 AM, said: About 4000 km of speadohealer (set at -7%) no issues, no difference. Except that now when the…
  29. I've Discovered The Holy Grail Of 6th Gen Surge! 3 Jun 2009 04:42 About 4000 km of speadohealer (set at -7%) no issues, no difference. Except that now when the speedo says 110 not as many cages passing me.
  30. Looking To Upgrade Fork Guts. How Far Should I Go? 26 May 2009 23:55 Trace Lots of good advice above, and since I've done the full-on RaceTech deal including the additon of F3 fork guts (for rebound adjustability) I want to add that you need to carefully consider the settings that RT…
  31. Steering Lock Doesn't Work 21 Apr 2009 19:31 [image: View Post]ksteele, on Apr 20 2009, 07:46 PM, said: [image: View Post]jeffy, on Apr 20 2009, 09:52 AM, said: [image: View Post]ksteele, on Apr 19 2009, 07:27 PM, said: After lurking here for over a year, I…
  32. 2005 Vfr 17 Apr 2009 02:48 Here's a clip on a 2005 VFR. Beautiful Vancouver BC. Add comment in my best Homer Simpson drawl. MMMMMMM Dagmar ----------. http://drivingtv.can...os.php?ccID=311
  33. It's Another One Of Those Bloody Vtec Threads 9 Mar 2009 06:40 The only troubles I have with the 'transition' is when going slowly through the vtec kick in rpm and the few times that I forgot to let er warm up running up at about half throttle. Then it's quite abrupt kind of like…
  34. Maintenence Intervals 5 Mar 2009 19:54 [image: View Post]Whitevfr, on Mar 5 2009, 10:01 AM, said: I cant find my manual. My bike is a White 06 10k miles, I bought it new in 06.. I have changed oil and filter after break in and each march since. Thats been it…
  35. Help me find a quiet helmet 16 Jul 2007 20:30 [image: View Post]ratfink, on Jun 17 2005, 10:50 AM, said: I have had several helmets over the years, and have improved the wind noise on every new purchase a little at a time. The problem is, you can't ride at 85 MPH…
  36. Handlebar Risers 28 Aug 2006 05:28 I'm interested in getting handlebar risers from GenMar, but I'm worried about the installation. Aren't the fork adjusters at the tops of the forks (the common-screwdriver-tipped thingies)? Does anyone have risers? Is…

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