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Yes those are the faux carbon fiber mirrors (got them off of ebay - cheap). The stock mirrors are a little better quality (glass/mirror) and the stock mirrors stick out farther (giving a slightly better view, but I do not like the looks of the stock mirrors. I had the carbon fiber clutch/brake handles but upgraded to the Piazzo levers (much better). In a few years (approx. 100,000 miles) I plan on having the frame, passenger foot pegs and forks powder coated black. I hope to get another (additional bike) next year. More of a true touring bike that the wife can be comfortable on the back (ST1300, etc). With 2 bikes it will be easier to due upgrades and still have a bike to ride. Later, Mark

Bought the Rim tape on ebay about 3 years ago. The seller is no longer around but there are several vendors that carry the stuff. It's very durable. Yes I would prefer the rims had painted stripes but this is very inexpensive and looks pretty good IMHO. You must be patient putting it on. It comes in 4 peices for each side. Below is a link on ebay that looks like the same as mine. It's so cheap I ordered extra. That way you will have backup (that will match). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel-Strip...sspagenameZWDVW Good luck. Mark

Clutch cover bought on ebay from Thurn.

The carbon fiber hugger is NWS. The carbon fiber clutch cover is Thurn. The clear signal lenses I ordered from service honda. To paint the rads black I used Grill / kettle paint (used for painting cooking grills). It's a flat / satin black, good to 1500 degrees.

I've spent the last 2 months making some changes to my 2003 VFR: 1. Changed from amber lenses to clear turn signal lenses (also change all bulbs to LED's). 2. Also installed a carbon fiber (real) clutch cover. 3. Painted the radiators black. Here's some pictures. I think the bike looks great for 48,000 miles. Later, Mark bike08front.JPG Carbon Fiber clutch cover & clear turn signals Carbon Fiber clutch cover & clear turn signals Carbon Fiber clutch cover & clear turn signals bike08cfcover.JPG bike08left.JPG

FYI Most syn blends are on 10-20 % syn. It has been thoroughly documented on the bobistheoilguy oil forum!

Just to the North of Lee Vining is Sonora Pass. A lot less traffic. Done two rides to CA. Both after Labor day (this also reduces the amount of traffic). Crossed Sonora Pass on around Oct 1st. It was a perfect day. The next day it snow and chains were required. The Mountain Passes and senery in this area is beautiful.

What's the comparison between a 6th gen 5 spoke and the 93 8 spoke? I would think it is not as great. The 93 8 spoke and the 2002-7 5 spoke are both 5.5 inch wide were as the 4th gen 5 spoke is 5 inch wide ( I think)? Just trying to justify going with the better looking wheel without losing much power. Thanks, mark

Won this 8 spoke on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...019778&rd=1 Based on the going rate for 8 spokes I think I did OK. Now I have 3 rears (2 reg and 1 8 spoke) and 2 fronts).

Just had mine in to the dealer for a couple of issues. One was I pointed out that 30A main fuse/holder looked burnt. When he checked my elect. system he said my RR was bad. Replaced under extended warr'ty. He then check voltages off/idle/ 5000 RPM etc. and they were stilll a little low. He ended up replacing both main cables/harnesses to the battery neg & pos.. This brought up to spec. the voltages. Good luck. Mark