flya750

What was Lance's last name?

Just WOW! This is SAD news!

Touring bikes need a center stand. 😉

This bike does NOT need a center stand.

14000 members? We charge everyone 50 cent per year.... Management of this site can't be that difficult? It seems to me we could find an IT Guy/ VFR lover who would/could take over the site?

Has any thought been put into transferring this management of this website to someone else? I don't think a small membership fee would be too much to ask to properly fund the cost.

Yes, there was one created for the 8G. The DynoJet Power Commander PCV. You should still be able to get the tune for a small upcharge.

I do have the map from Attack.. FYI...

I just posted in both VFR 800 Owners and VFRWORLD FB groups a little advertisement mentioning that we need just a few more orders to move forward with the custom group buy. Sorry guys, I may have to bow out of this buy. I was going to buy an extra, just in case, but I plan on having my 8G for 27 years, just like I had my 3G that I bought new. 😉 Besides, I'm trying to build a house and my 18 year old truck may not be worth fixing anymore?. UGH! Putting a grand on the shelf probably wouldn't be prudent at this juncture. 😉

So I was thrilled by the power my 8G has now after the header install, How about you? Was the power increase acceptable/delectable to you? 😉 Curious if I'm just being biased because I spent the money? I didn't get any before/after dino runs, but the seat of the pants dino showed a noticeable improvement in passing power,

I was on the list.... but I already have one installed in my 8G. I was thinking of buying another one? But honestly, after further review, if something were to happen to my beloved 8G, I probably would be done with VFR's? I can only stand to buy new motorcycles, nothing used. If something happened to my VFR? I'd have to consider a Gold Wing? or if I stay with a sport bike, maybe one of those BMW XR1000's? I can't believe there isn't a lot of people lining up to get their hands on a custom header for a VFR? Pricey? Yes, but it makes the VFR sooo much better... How far are we away from the minimum?

I had a muffler shop try to expand my connector pipe and they split it. I ended up having a welder guy remove the center stand stop bump, and at the same time, fix the crack in my connector pipe the muffler shop guy created when trying to expand the diameter. The expansion of the pipe has to be done by someone skilled and someone not in a rush. 😉 See video below for my end result, you can see my welder guys handy work. I was super pleased! Nice to hear you found a competent muffler shop guy 😉

I paid $830, and the option for passivation is $90. 7.75% CA tax, not including shipping. (8G)

For those who aren't on FB and haven't seen this video. This is what the VFRD Headers can DO for you! The VFRD Headers are Well Worth the Pennies... FYI, My YT channel has many other videos.

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It's not that particularly difficult, but can be tricky and patience is a must. (Four hands is best for when positioning the headers.) First thing to remember, removing the center stand bolt is a left hand thread, so don't break a bolt. (LOL! I've heard of many that have broke center stand bolt.) I made my install a little more complicated by ceramic coating the headers, which made the install tricky because you don't want to scratch the ceramic coating. BTW, the ceramic coating will help with heat reduction on the stock brake lines. I'm still a fan of swapping the brake lines for SS braided lines, because it does improve braking. Other things to think about, the exhaust gaskets are a copper crush gasket an they are tricky to install properly, so have a few extra gaskets on hand, during the install so you don't delay install.

Swapping the brake lines is not that big of a job? Heat wrapping the headers would be visible and would look tacky for sure. IMHO. Also, ceramic coating the headers will reduce heat from the header by ~40%. If your plan is do a heat shield wrap, then wrapping the stock rubber brakes lines in the better option and it won't be visible? I've heard of a guy modifying the stock heat shield to make the clearance necessary and allow it to be reinstalled.

Yes, but you have to remove the center stand to do the install. The headers do make a big difference in combination with the tune. There is an issue with having to remove a part of the heat shielding and having to protect the rubber stock brake lines. The best solution is to upgrade the stock brake lines to steel braided vs adding heat shielding to the stock rubber lines.

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The muffler guy I took mine to split mine too. I was fortunate to find a another guy weld it up nicely.... All is good now!

Shit! I'd buy another one just to add one to inventory in case I ever crash my 8G and have to buy another one? I could never ride the 8G stock again! 😉 The performance gain for the 8G is priceless!!

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When I did mine, it was daunting because I didn't know what to take off? But now that I've done it once, I can tell you... dissemble the entire rear section... take lots of pics and videos. You'll find out that Honda did a lot of smart things.. I think the biggest pain was making sure YOU NEVER drop a bolt!!! AND VERY IMPORTANT.. .inside the rear swing arm you'll see a square hole about 2" x 2" YOU HAVE TO TAPE that hole up so anything you do drop doesn't go inside. Ask me how I know?LOL!! Fortunately, I had a flexible magnet with a light and the bolt was magnetic... But the bolt ricocheted and went right into that hole and was inside the hollow swing arm LOL!! I was delayed by about 15 mins, but it could have been a lot worse.

Bottom line, the SS lines will be an improvement.