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I LOVE THIS SITE and I am so very pleased to read that it's going to be around for a while longer. I'm not currently active on VFRD and I'm bikeless for the first time in 20+ years (wife, toddler, baby, dog, house, business) but knowing that VFRD is alive and well makes my heart happy. I've met several wonderful people via this forum, benefitted greatly from the technical information/advice etc, and I hope to utilize the site more again soon (I see an awesome 5th gen for sale south of chicago....). THANK YOU SO MUCH, HISPANICSLAMMER for your continued dedication and hard work.

Honestly the input and others experiences from this site helps ya look into places ya didn't think to look, or forgot about (these are vfrs after all) for some issues. Its rare ya gotta work on them, so ya forgot unless yer wrenchin on the daily. 🤣

The shock was set at about 275 it showing signs of seepage at the shaft seal. The shackle thru bolt holes have been repositioned; you can see two older holes have been welded up but it still looks usable. I'm slowing my jets down a bit here. Yes I want to replace that link piece if you have one, the shackle bushing Honda put in there is a must and getting that shock rebuilt is a must as well. I can't let that shock sit there like that and I sure don't have the knowllage and tooling to pull that job off! I have some smaller projects to do in my basement to get me thru the hot summer days coming up.

Well the linkage is out and the swing arm off! No major issues just grime! Tons of grime! I have to say; whoever fitted the shock clevis to the linkage knuckle is a fu#%ing idiot! They should have used shims on both sides of the clevis pivot bolt instead of just tightening the bolt to death!! Not quite a smooth pivot action. The bad news is....it was me, probably 29 year old at the time...self proclaimed genius ! lmao I'll fix it... At least I'm off the floor doing bench work and the chassis is very close to complete.

If it comes to it - 6th gen stator and 6th gen flywheel, from a 2003+ bike will work on your 5th gen. Get the flywheel on eBay for $50, it's not like they age out :lol: Don't get a 2002 flywheel and you're fine.

I think you guys talking apples and oranges. The FB groups are mostly looking at the BW and Delkevic headers, which are a different design and suboptimal. The VFRD ones are way better. For mufflers, I have no idea about Black Widow but the Delkevics are as good as anything else out there, from upsweep to exhaust tip. In every way that matters (design and construction quality)...pretty much the same. But some people like space alien blaster looking exhausts or something...

Many Thanks for having a rethink and keeping this site up and running. As VFR resources go, this is, and has been, my go to site for reliable and trusted information for my bikes. It has also allowed me to meet and ride with some great like minded induviduals over the years. That's a hard act to follow, so again, Thank You! I'll echo the past comments of others, let us know what we can do to assist you to ease the load and keep this place going.

Thanks for all your work over the years. I've learned a lot, made some great friends, short-term acquaintances for a beer and a chat, and travelled to places I otherwise hadn't been. This site has been a tremendous social outlet and source of knowledge and wisdom. I totally understand. When it's time, it's time... But I'll continue to enjoy and support the site while you keep it going.

Thank you Miguel!!!! So happy this site will continue to be a resource and gathering place us like minded VFR-loving folks

Gods, I'm glad we're back. The F-book site isn't very useful and the alternate forum is helpful, but seems to contain a large number of folks who spend their day looking for things to take offense to. Phew...

Glad the site is back in action! My offer still stands as I don't mind the long term work and fiscal investment. I have ridden with many members here and am no stranger. Don't hesitate to reach out to discuss if you begin to consider to shut it down again as I'd love to indefinitely ensure that doesn't happen. Luckily I think we are sorted for now. *cheer*

Wow... I don't come on much anymore, really haven't been riding much through COVID or since. Thanks Miguel for hosting such a great site over the years. If someone else is able to take over and save it, that would be swell. If not, I certainly can't complain, this site has been a wealth of knowledge... its the reason I bought my 02 VFR when I was ready to move on from my first bike, 05 Ninja 500. I definitely got more involved and interested in motorcycling as a whole due to this site, and in the early years of owning my VFR I used to ride a lot. Great to chat with and learn from so many of you. Thanks to the great folks who sell their used parts on here from time to time; I've purchased from many members and never had an issue, all smooth transactions. Hope it continues, if not, see you folks on the other side. Keep it between the ditches. 2012, shortly after purchase: As it sits today. Thanks to YOUR info & help. Damn I love this bike, even if I don't ride it much anymore. And the 99 I bought to refurbish, also because of you guys 😄 Problem is, this is still sitting in my garage untouched 2 years later... how will I ever get the inspiration & knowledge to complete the task if VFRD goes away? Hmmm...

If I was a glutton for verbal abuse I would. Last time I sent out emails I had a huge number of returns with nasty grams telling me not to email them again.