bmart

Anyone interested? We've got no family here so I plan to get in a nice loop, probably around our eastern lakes by Uwharrie. This area: https://www.google.com/maps/@35.4467139,-80.2003547,11.58z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQxNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

I picked up some track day rears for 33% off, which was nice. That should get me through this year and maybe part of next. My cheap-o GP-As are nearly gone. I'm lucky to have access to the track day tire guys and snag any decent street tires I find that fit on my bikes, so 120/180 and 110/140-50-60. I have one used front for the VFR in the queue.

And if it has been very low....you may be able to bring it back by connecting it to a known, good, larger (car) battery and then charging. Motobatt taught me that and I've used it a few times and the batteries lasted many years after.

You've got that right. If I ever get down to one...the bodywork swap will happen! The 2000 is actually pretty good now, but the suspension needs one last tweak.

A lot of JDM stuff is available on Ebay and other online sites. You may have some luck once you know what it is, or if you can get a p/n to search on. Jauce.com may help also.

This will likely be a year for tires for both 5th gens. Dunlop is running a rebate on tires I don't want, but it prompted me to price shop. GPR-300 $230 https://www.denniskirk.com/dunlop/sportmax-gpr-300-tire.pfp544649.prdf?fs=545025&rs=545026#rev-cont Roadsport II $280 https://www.denniskirk.com/dunlop/roadsport-ii-tire.pfp545736.prdf?fs=545737&rs=545739 Roadsmart III $400 https://www.denniskirk.com/dunlop/sportmax-roadsmart-iii-tire.pfp545155.prdf?fs=545156&rs=545162 Roadsmart IV $500 https://www.denniskirk.com/dunlop/sportmax-roadsmart-4-tire.pfp546386.prdf?fs=546386&rs=546390 Serious lunacy, if you ask me. Tire prices are out of control.

I have one of those and another for the "other" size balancing shaft/rod/bar. I just sold the two Ducati ones I've had for decades!

Welcome and good luck! The BIG VFR is a LOT different than what you owned before. Let us know how you make out.

Did you find anything unusual...or just air?

I've never bled brakes on any vehicle with the cover on...

I should hate that, but I don't hate it. Very interesting!

Honestly...air in the lines.

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Ditto. Upright is the worst position for me. Rough on the spine. Rough on the shoulders/neck from the wind.

Roger that. I'm originally from MA and spent a lot of time in NH/VT/ME and upstate NY. I remember snow!