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  2. Grum

    Sunday Ride

    Grum commented on JMS's gallery image in Member's Gallery

    Sunday Ride
    Excellent. Just so many reasons why this is a fantastic shot
  3. VFROZ
    If you're asking how the new shim stack on the top compares to the old C33 stack on the bottom, the answer is they are fairly the same. Slightly stiffer bottom shims will slightly change how and when the shims bend, but they are not that much different. They might give a bit more flow on high speed bumps from my reading. But if you're doing compression valves, you need to do rebound as well.
  4. Duc2V4
    I just sent out PMs, if you have made your deposit and are expecting a PM regarding this first round of headers and did not get a PM from me, please PM me and let me know and I'll make sure I get yours out to you. Getting closer folks! Cheers, D
  5. FJ12Ryder
    Those are some pretty sharp looking seats.
  6. CharlieFoxtrot
    Some advice here: http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/howto/carbs/carbs.html As well as other stuff. I got the manifolds from Honda last year, so look there first. Bowl gaskets and misc here: http://v4dreams.com/products.html And more advice Do you want stock jets or aftermarket? I got a Dynojet kit last year, and even if you have stock exhaust, mild rejetting will make it run better. Pretty sure stock jets are available from, um, Mikuni or Keihin, whoever makes our carbs. Good luck! kevin
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  8. Grum
    US Gallons,Imp Gallons - Thank God for the metric system! My Owners Book and Service Manual states 21.2litres (5.60 US gal, 4.66 Imp gal). Australia and New Zealand 2014 versions. Strange to see there would be any discrepancy, surely Honda wouldn't make differing tank volumes or maybe different sized fuel pumps for the same bike depending on country! The great thing with the 8gen is I don't normally have to look for fuel till around the 400k range (249miles). Overall the 8gen has superior fuel economy than the 6gen. Cheers.
  9. RedlineDrifter
    Looks awesome man, loving the colour combo.. and the custom seat looks like it should’ve come from the factory like that [emoji1360][emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Chromedome
    Sounds amazing, the trip. If I lived so close I'd be on my 4th seat from him by now. That's when I first got it. Here's iteration 2. Much better looking.
  11. RedlineDrifter
    For sure CD - I’ll mention you referred me [emoji1360][emoji6] Great looking Blackbird BTW man [emoji1360][emoji1360] I’m a huge fan of the CBR11 and very nearly bought one instead of the VFR12. I’m lucky enough to live only about 1hr from Elsemade’s workshop so he very kindly offered me a ‘while you wait’ service! He reckoned it would take him about 3hrs to completely reshape & retrim the seat, so I’m looking forward to seeing him work his magic. I wish I didn’t have to wait until June! I’m off on a road trip next month and could really do with having it done before I leave.. we’re going from UK across the Eurotunnel straight to Netherlands (Amsterdam), Germany (Nürburgring), Belgium (Spa Franco Champs circuit) and Brussels (Beers!!), then across France and back home to UK. Despite the stock seat it should still be a good trip [emoji57] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. keepon18
    That begs the question, are the US Honda VFR website and manual wrong in giving a 5.2 gallon capacity? (5.2 gallons = 19.7 liters) Although, these are the specs listed on the Honda websites for the most recent VFR800F models: VFR 800 (US) - 5.2 gal (19.7L) VFR 800 (UK) - 21.5L VFR 800 (Australia) - 21.5L VFR 800 (Japan) - 21L Damn it, I'm going to have to run 'er dry to find out lol
  13. MadScientist
    Whoops, I just sent you and Lance a PM in case I missed something. Should have checked here first. I still can't believe this is actually happening. Thanks for all your hard work!
  14. bigborer
    Great topic! Could someone-maybe someone who has the shim calculator program- please tell me how this valving (suggested by the online valve calculator from Race Tech): (3).15x17 .10x17 .10x15 .10x13 .15x11 .15x9 Compares to the ch33 valving: (3).15x17 .10x15 .10x13 .10x12 .10x11 .10x10 .10x9 I've contacted Race Tech but all they said was "we no longer use the standard chart- use this and we'll find you something else if you don't like it". Thanks a lot!
  15. fink
    The fuel tank is made in metric. It’s capacity is 21.5 litres
  16. Chromedome
    If I keep this bike I'll have him make me a seat. Upside is I should be able to get a decent amount of money for this Corbin. His seats look bad ass and I already know how incredibly comfortable they are. Here's a few seats for our bike if you didn't see them. Oh, and tell him David Behr from Arizona referred you, having made a seat for my Blackbird. This one here. I had him move the bump forward and I liked the feel but the passenger section does look a little long. I wouldn't do that again.
  17. keepon18
    Right! That's the entire reason for the discrepancy then? The manual also says the E flashes with 1 gallon left and that's normally about 4.3 gallons used up for me. Would make sense for a standard 5.2 gallon fuel tank.
  18. Fastdruid
    1 US gallon is 3.785l 1 UK gallon is 4.546l
  19. Fastdruid
    The US have different size (smaller) gallons.
  20. Fz6wja
    Hi Fz6wja, Thank you for your donation of 25.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
  21. keepon18
    There seem to be some differing numbers of 5.20 and 5.60 gallons (19.7 and 21.2 liters, respectively). There isn't a difference in capacity between countries is there? Searching through posts for Eighth Gen fuel ranges, some members from Spain, Australia, Germany, and UK have filled 19.7 to 20.4 liters (5.2 to 5.39 gallons). And yet, the manual I have and Honda North America's website for the VFR800F notes a 5.2 gallon fuel capacity. Some reviews on the 2014/15 mention 5.6 gallons. On my 2015, haven't ran to dry but most I've filled is 4.738 and that's 15 or so miles after the E light coming on at 216 miles on the trip odometer. Haha, it's been bothering me and I'm just really curious.
  22. adkfinn
    I emailed Marc and heard back promptly at the tail end of last week. He said they were planning on having the kits shipped by the end of this week, fyi.
  23. Philois1984

    Sunday Ride

    Philois1984 commented on JMS's gallery image in Member's Gallery

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  24. MooseMoose
    So, I haven't gotten any response yet. To the order or shipping info. Sent them an email asking to clarify what's up. I wonder if they ran out or something! Anyone else have a problem getting theirs?
  25. Duc2V4
    Hi all, just wanted to give everyone an update. I finally got a lull in my work schedule and was able to get pricing and work with SFDownhill on all the costing numbers and options you have selected. On that vein, I will be sending out later today, PMs to all of you who have gave your deposit and shipping info with the information we have received. Ideally we have it all correct but that is where you will come in. Once you get the PM. please look over the info and make sure we got it right. As far as the headers go, we spoke with Wade yesterday and this morning, he anticipated being able to deliver the first batch by early next week, we have no reason to doubt that will happen, so we anticipate being able to pick them up and get those that will have passivization done dropped off shortly after we take possession. I'm sure everyone is chomping at the bit as much as we are, all I can say is the last mile is the longest mile! Hard to believe this has come to fruition, let alone almost here! Cheers, D
  26. IEmoto1
    Selling my silver ‘03 bike for parts or track use. I let the CA registration expire 10 years ago and they want more than the bike’s value to get current (and they won’t give me the pink slip without getting current.) It’s complete, but the plastics are ugly. I started (attempted) a wrap years ago and sanded out some scratches. Stock pipe is gutted. Engine runs. About 30,000 on odo. $1500. Orange County, CA mpstucker74@gmail.com
  27. UpArrrow
    A good suggestion. I'm leery though of investing so much money in a bike for which replacement plastics are a difficult buy.
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