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On 12/20/2020 at 8:59 AM, Dutchy said:

 

 

So you are out tilting at windmills. 2020's Don Quixo. Good for you Leon.

3 hours ago, Dutchy said:

Storm's coming, so a pre-emptive ride the now 

 

Fields not drying much these days... 

Not enough fingers in the dikes?!

Dutchy, you certainly have a talented eye for great photos.

4 hours ago, Dutchy said:

 

 

A cold shower perhaps? 

One can only hope; I voted to send him to the showers.

On 10/4/2020 at 1:20 PM, Dutchy said:

 

That sound pays tribute to the old phrase "Would you like to go for a putt."

2 hours ago, Dutchy said:

 

 

Knee pucks! Really Dutchy?!

11 minutes ago, Dutchy said:

It is made by a Frech company called Bagster

 

https://bagster.com/TANKCOVER/?langue=FR&p=1&model=&id=&ref=

 

 

The part # for the 5th gen  is 1355A

 

They do come up 2nd hand occasionally (like mine); I will keep you in mind my friend...

 

 

I have one for my SP2 as well

Dutchy, thanks for the link. Is there a way to see that site in english? I do not read Dutch, or whatever language it is.

And I would consider used if it is in good condition. The tank I have in mind is on my 2nd deer-crashed machine. When the bastage slammed into my left leg it put a huge dent in the left side of the tank.

On 9/10/2020 at 4:01 AM, Dutchy said:

"Shock me.... Make me feel better...

 Shock me.... Put on your black leather..."

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bra is for a 5th gen, but I'm not picky. 

 

Dutchy, please tell me about that tank cover. It could be just what I need for a restoration.

Thanks in advance pal.

This situation was repeated in WW2 as described in Cornelius Ryan's 1974 book A Bridge Too Far . The bridge at Arnhem proved to be just that. 

Thanks for the reminder Dutchy.

Please excuse my ignorance. What is that?

Welcome to the Mad House for VFRs and all things Honda V4 from the opposit side of the glob. That's a fabulous looking VFR. I do love the white ones.

Take care and ride safely.

1 hour ago, vfrcapn said:

Don't know how I missed this site all these years, but he's got a bunch of great articles on maintenance and lots of gorgeous restorations he's done. Great V4 resource especially for the older bikes.

 

http://v4dreams.com/index.html

 

 

Thank you vfrcapn! I just signed up and am looking forward to more V4 info With Wild Anticipation.

5 hours ago, Dutchy said:

Riding ATGATT in 38C+ is a bit a bit silly and calls for regular stops...  

When others ask if "riding in full leather suit is uncomfortable?" I respond: "Yeah. It's like wearing a sauna while sitting on an oven. But it has saved my life at least once if not several times."

Regarding riding in hot weather, I always wear an Aerostich Transit Suit, full Goretex-lined, and describe it as "Wearing a sauna while sitting on an oven."  Lately I'm finding I like living so close to the Artic Circle.

Yes. From behind it looks like the north end of a south-bound cow.

6 hours ago, Dutchy said:

Bought in 2014 with 10,700 miles on her. Empty trailered to Virgina, bought from a pole barn, hauled to T-Mac where we found a rodent nest in the air box. (A pic was taken but I cannot find it). Too many upgrades to list but simply love this machine. 

I love the look of new shoes in the morning.

6 hours ago, Dutchy said:

Corona proof riding!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nah.....  them bugs kept self-destructing on my face....  

What happened to your Real Helmet? The one that saves one's jaws when one hits the road after hitting a deer.

On 6/17/2020 at 12:43 AM, petarm said:

Hi everybody, new to this forum but what I did today is get my 2000 VFR800Fi back on the road🙌
 

I purchased the bike 3years ago, always wanted to try a V4 engine but it needed some tlc so it’s done very little roadwork recently, but hopefully that’ll now change and my trusty Transalp can now have some much needed R&R for its 65000miles of diligent service.

 

since getting the VFR, it’s needed tyres, new rear shock (Hagon), front forks service and EBC front rota’s. Time to stop spending and start riding.

 

i hope to get lots of info on how to make the VFR better (read lighter!!) from this forum and will post bits and pieces I do if people are interested.

 

Pete

Petarm, welcome to the asylum. We'd love to see a picture of your machine to prove you are not a figment of our imagination.

May I suggest you check your steering head bearings. Every one of my five fifth gens needed them, some with as little as 25,000 miles on the odo. Replace with tapered roller bearings.

To check them, with the bike on the centerstand and the front end off the ground (I put a foundation brick on my pillion) slowly move the forks from lock to lock. If you detect a detent in the center, the bearing are shot.

Good luck with your R&R and ride safe.

15 hours ago, Resina said:

 Well last days we had on the menu 😅

-new oil and filter and K&N air filter maintenance

-removed CBS

-assembled new Hel braided brake lines as well as stock VFR brake calipers drilled so to have all three pistons working at the same time

 

and now I will deliver her Monday at the mechanic, so to have the used CBR 600 f4 front M/C I have bought rebuilt, as well as brake lines bleed, as I don't mess with that 😅

 

 

 

I can't seem to bolt back the screw highlighted in green, it's like if the screw thread which I believed existed inside the swing arm has vanished... or how does the screw holds to the swing arm so to keep the chain guard in place... many thanks for your help

I think there is a short metal backing piece under the chain guard, nearly impossible to see or reach into which the screw goes. I'll have to go out and have another look but I remember having a heck of a time getting that attached in the past. I'll update later.

Oh my! Aching head!

Also gives new meaning to headshop.

43 minutes ago, VFR4Me said:

Got rid of loud delkevic and installed stock muffler.   Mebbe I'll find something else I like better,  but I like what's left of my hearing more...

What did you say? Speak up please. I CAN'T HEAR YOU.

Wise move.

On 5/27/2020 at 4:08 PM, Billv45 said:

Yeah, I don't hop up from the garage floor too quick any more either! After removing the bottom fairing fasteners one time I thought oh hell no...and broke out the credit card.

It Mounts to the swingarm pivots and has a strap on the rear axle bolt to hold it level. It will also lift it in wheelie or stoppie mode. I'm highly impressed with the quality in addition to the design. It's $800 but I don't regret a penny!

Demo video below (I'm not affiliated with Abba but I really do like "The winner takes it all")

 

Thank you Billv45. I'm reaching for my wallet as I type. This would be a perfect self-gift with my COVID money. 

edit: I ordered my own yesterday. I can't wait to get my butt up off the garage floor. Thank you Billv45 for the inspiration.

Thank you Billv45. I'm reaching for my wallet as I type. This would be a perfect self-gift with my COVID money.