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  2. bmart
    My medium Bohn adventure jacket with oversized shoulder armor arrived today and it is excellent! https://bohnarmor.com/product/airtex-adventure-shirt-with-chest-armor/
  3. fabio222
    Wow, tis is some project! Be interesting to see what power gains you get at the end.
  4. Timuli
    Well, now I finally got the cylinder home from the oversize bored and coating (alusil) The pistons are used CBR 900 sc44 year 2000, of which the skirt had to be shortened and the legal part had to be lowered a little, so that they are in the dimensions of a std piston. The price came to a total of 1000e with postage.
  5. Crusty
    Thanks everyone. It did seem to drop out of the right hand side of fairing. Its a bit like tetris trying to figure out where the bugger fits. Will have another try in daylight :)
  6. Skids
    Knox make very good kit. I have a couple of pairs of their armoured jeans, a vented jacket and a couple of pairs of gloves. Nice fit, well made and quality D30 armour.
  7. Captain 80s
    No... that's not what happened... fuck 🤣 They did at least get out an industrial stapler before heading out for saki and beer and attach them to some really weird plastic to go around the radiator mounts.
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  9. V4 Rosso
    Squished them and they take their original shape again. Pretty good stuff made by Knox Armour with a hard outer shell and dense foam inner padding
  10. Captain 80s
    Of course there weren't. I occasionally forget this. Which is surprising the number of times I have piled them in the bin. At least we also got the stupid auxiliary rear stalk turn signals. We also weren't distracted by a stupid clock unless we wanted to purchase the accessory. We could do that when we were ordering our center stand kit
  11. JZH
    Correct. Although in Europe there are no PAIR hoses for it to wrap around... Unfortunately, I don't have any good pictures of those ducts on my UK-spec FP, but there would have been two, originally, one on each side, and both were impressively designed and moulded by some no doubt expensive manufacturing process. We know this because when it came to accommodating the US-spec PAIR system late in the design process, the proper Honda engineers had all gone on holiday and the job was left to some work experience kids (presumably), who proceeded to just cut up some scrap rubber sheet, fold it over, punch holes in it and go off to the pub. Ciao, JZH
  12. Captain 80s
    While that is oddly different from the US version, I believe that is a heat "shield" / duct that installs starting at the radiator and follows down the lower (smaller) frame rail above the crankcase covers. The small hole should engage a plastic pin in the frame and the large hole that is split normally wraps around one of the PAIR hoses. My guess is that is a right side? Oh, and I'm replacing the thermostat on my 95 right now. I'm removing the carbs to do it. I am so used to pulling and installing V4 carbs that it is actually easier and less stressful for me this way. Plus, I'm gonna make a small jetting change while I'm at it.
  13. Crusty
    Hi all 1991 Honda VFR 750 FM RC36 1991 (Australian model) slowly replacing bits like worn out brake disks/rotors, overhauling all brake calipers (sliding pins, pistons, pads, fluid), new fuel filter and pump, new thermostat & temperature sender (which is an absolute pig to get to BTW), new 85°C fan temp switch, new coolant, sparkplugs, oil & filter. So it has been a voyage of discovery / unknown but this site has really helped me out many times when I am stuck. There is an aftermarket fiberglass single piece lower fairing and some tatty original ABS upper cowling with headlight/indicators. My question is where does this part come from as it just fell out when I removed lower fairing? It is flexible rubber about 6-7" long. Any help would be appreciated Crusty
  14. Dutchy
    And in all the pre-war stuff I scored a karge box of Morini cowls... All NOS! Also this non-Morini NOS NOS, rare as F... OR600 Laverda, only 450 built, 50 of which in this red/white livery...
  15. Dutchy
    Belgium can only mean 2 things @skuuter pics! 😇
  16. Dutchy
    Friend of mine and I drove to SE Belgium for a predominately pre-WW2 bikes.
  17. DrErgal
    I took the occasion of the Chistmas days off to finally implement my plan to get my VFR as adherent as possible to my personal idea of VFR Let's start with the main thing: I'm definitely in love with G4. G4 embodies my idea of what a VFR should be: elegant. refined, sporty but classy and most of all... not reduntant. That's the thing: G5 is a wonderful machine, indeed; the engine is lovely, and it has decent tire size on rear, but its layout is... too much VFR concept does not need fancies like D-CBS, PAIR, flaps and so on. VFR has to be pure So, here's my work on my G5 to get it "leaner". The initial part of the job has been done at the very first moment I put the old guy in garage: flap removal, PAIR removal and small things more. Here's the post Once done this, the rest of the plan was: D-CBS removal Ignition coil update with coilstick Front indicator removal 1. D-CBS removal I made what most of all already did : VTR1000F front-end swap. I found a second-hand fork set, and a complete braking front system (including a HEL steel braided line) I won't add pictures of the works, because it's something posted dozens of time here.. I just want to remark an upgrade: a dedicated forkbrace, designed by myself: and machined from a solid Avional 2024 block. I replaced the original spacer with a new one made in aluminium: Here's the frontend swapped in: Because I use it "solo only" (my wife has her own bike), I removed passegers footpegs. I'm still studying for a decent muffler bracket... 2. Ignition coil update with coilstick As well as the frontend swap, it's something posted a bunch of times here,, so I just want to thank you all for inspiration and information. Despite all the info collected here, I fell into the error to buy a short coilstick 😁 However, it's not been completely useless, because by applying the seal of the shorter into the longer I got the perfect match: Short and long: Long coilstick equipped with seal of the short coilstick: 👍 Front cylinders: Rear cylinders: In the end, I replaced the mirrors with a pair or units with led light. They're very light (supports are in plastic... 😣) so I'm not totally convinced; I wait for the response of the road to finalize this mod. Initially, I closed the holes with an aluminium grid, cut with the proper shape. I have another choice by closing these holes with the proper caps from Thurn: Once on the road I'll decide what I like the most. To close this long and boring post, here's the video of the first start-up 😊 VID-20250113-WA0052.mp4 I willingly avoided to post all the pictures of the job here. For those who want to peek in, here's the link of my gallery: Just one thing is missing: footpegs rising. Thanks for watching 😀
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  18. YoshiHNS
    Yeah. I've been trying to keep some sort of tabs on this place. I don't think I've had a legitimate year of riding, or even wrenching, in 7 years or something, so haven't had much to contribute. Cool to see a lot of folks are still around.
  19. Terry
    I took the wheel out and then accessed the brake torque arm. Found out by accident that there is a split pin on the bolt into the swingarm that you can't see unless you pull the eccentric out, but the bolt came out anyway. No sign of any issues with the bushings or the rubber washers on the torque arm, but I added an o-ring to each to create more tension. Not sure any of this has made a significant difference but worth looking into anyway. Reassembled with some blue Loctite and and new split pin for the lower bolt. I think I will go ahead and replace the rubber parts on the sliding pins next.
  20. maxredline
    If you are lucky enough to know someone close by that has a good stay you could build a jig with the good stay. Clamp it down where and build the jig to the stays anchor points. Remove the good stay and bend and fit the bad stay to the jig. A tech option, if someone could scan a good one and have it 3d printed to make you jig. Some bike restore shops my have the scanner but not the part and vice versa. Wish you luck just fitting and bending.
  21. Dutchy
    @douglasthecook how is your big bore engine going??
  22. DrErgal

    Dr. Ergal Garage

    Images added to a gallery album owned by DrErgal in Member's Gallery

    from Italy
  23. scup33
    Just wanted to thank you all for the technical help. The 840 was started up yesterday and sounds and feels just dandy. Too bad it's Winter, It'll be awhile before I can ride it = located just off Cape Cod, Mass.
  24. Sunde
    Thank you so much for that link, sorry i failed to find it before making a new post! Is it 100% confirmed that honda removed the flapper system entirely from 2017 onwards? If thats the case i find it really really hard to justify not doing what you'v done... Except i plan on just taping off the valve and putting the hose back on, should eliminate its function right?
  25. Grum
    This might answer your questions.
  26. Sunde
    Super confused reading around regarding the airbox flapper valve on these bikes Some say its strictly noise related, some say its there to give better airflow = torque at low revs. I really dont know what to think of it, has anyone blocked it off on the new (8th gen) 800F or 800x and come to a conclusion that its worthwhile? Im not sure if i wanna give it a go just for science haha...
  27. Captain 80s
    For me, it's usually just before a handlebar switch, brake/clutch lever or line wants to hit the dash/cowl. I don't like the more pulled back "tiller" position.
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    1. HispanicSlammer

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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Close up

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

      My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers

       

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      I Am Back !

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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