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They're top on my list, but I never see them used. 

Still no luck finding Helibars or Genmar risers for VFR00. Genmar would be better financially, but the Helibars would let me tilt the levers down a bit more, which is preferred. 

Picked up a bag of 1/16" u-shaped washers/spacers for auto body spacing, as another post suggested. I'll use those on the stock shock mount. Planning to use 3 shims to get close enough.

0.188"=3/16"=4.78 mm

0.250”=4/16”=6.35 mm

If I ever bump into a smoking deal on a quality aftermarket shock, I'll replace it. Not long ago they were ~$600, now they're $1200+. 

I'll do that job when I wire the double USB power source for the phone/GPS w/voltmeter, on the way from eBay. RAM mounts came in this week and will get done then also. I have the parts for the Passport and will wire/mount that on the front master just like VFR98. And the SH847 kit will go on then once I figure out the plug sourcing, which is so far, confusing. 

I noticed that this bike has the stock windscreen and VFR98 has a double bubble looking one. I haven't spend enough time to notice any big difference yet, other than it isn't compeltely transparent/clear like the aftermarket one.

Looking forward to more miles before track season starts back up!

You tell me! Seems milder than I expected, which will be fine. Only 13"!

SH847 should be here this week. Delkevic came today. It weighs so much less than the stocker and looks superb on there. Hoping to test it later this week. 

Nice work! I get a cheap thrill from turning over big mileage on my vehicles also. 

Slip on and SH847 kit ordered. Stay tuned!

Definitely low. I don't like the high mounts on the VFR. 

Aside from the 748 models, I think that all of mine have been low/standard mount, even the track bikes. Pulling the trigger on a can for the yellow bike tomorrow. 

You appear to like high rise mufflers! Looks like a nice day there. 

Speaking of Sfdownhill, I think I'll have a seat on the way from him soon. And that's good news as this stock one is pretty terrible. 

I put the yellow '00 on the road on Friday and went for a spin today against doctor's orders. I just can't wait until March or April!

The two teeth larger rear sprocket made a big difference, but I forgot to raise the rear using the eccentric when I installed it. 

The unusual fork spring feeling was gone after I reinstalled the caps and got a few miles on it. Front sag is a little snug at 31mm, as is the back at 25mm, but I'm going to ride it a bit to see if everything loosens a bit. The adjustments were made with the bike cold and me out of my gear.

A few quick shots of Plexus made it look great the other night, adjusting the shifter so it wasn't aimed at the sky was a big improvement in rideability.

The Givi rack looks great and UPS covered all of the damage. I repaired it and bought new (inferior) Givi nubbins. I recommend using E6000 on them if you use them, or just get rubber bumpers from the local store. My originals have a giant notch to lock them in but these new ones have been through some cost savings efforts...

The intake sound with the snorkles out and the K&N installed sounds just like the '98, but that stock can is way too quiet. Ordering the fix on Friday

It is getting there and should be ready for regular duty after a few more items are discovered (risers, as I can't get the levers low enough to be comfortable with the stock handlebars) / installed.

Adding this pic because I'm a dork...

Speaking of Sfdownhill, I think I'll have a seat on the way from him soon. And that's good news as this stock one is pretty terrible. 

I put the yellow '00 on the road on Friday and went for a spin today against doctor's orders. I just can't wait until March or April!

The two teeth larger rear sprocket made a big difference, but I forgot to raise the rear using the eccentric when I installed it. 

The unusual fork spring feeling was gone after I reinstalled the caps and got a few miles on it. Front sag is a little snug at 31mm, as is the back at 25mm, but I'm going to ride it a bit to see if everything loosens a bit. The adjustments were made with the bike cold and me out of my gear.

A few quick shots of Plexus made it look great the other night, adjusting the shifter so it wasn't aimed at the sky was a big improvement in rideability.

The Givi rack looks great and UPS covered all of the damage. I repaired it and bought new (inferior) Givi nubbins. I recommend using E6000 on them if you use them, or just get rubber bumpers from the local store. My originals have a giant notch to lock them in but these new ones have been through some cost savings efforts...

The intake sound with the snorkles out and the K&N installed sounds just like the '98, but that stock can is way too quiet. Ordering the fix on Friday

It is getting there and should be ready for regular duty after a few more items are discovered (risers, as I can't get the levers low enough to be comfortable with the stock handlebars) / installed.

2 hours ago, Presson said:

Just replaced a set of Bridgestone BT023 tyres

In all fairness, those were some of the worst tires i've ever ridden on. My friend and I tried a set each a few years back and it was terrifying. We tore them off very early and went back to our much beloved Dunlops Roadsmarts. Tons of grip wet or dry, solo or two up, cruising and knees down. I'm amazed every time I ride on current date ST tires.  

Plexus last night and put it on the road yesterday. Looking forward to a spin. Ordering can next week when it goes on sale. 

I finally got around to mounting the Givi rack on the yellow bike. I also swapped the E45 for an E36 so that I can move a smaller (less ugly) case back and forth. 

For folks who have bought from Jack, did you ge the universal 2 way or 4 way mounting bracket for the 5th gen? Thanks!

I haven't decided on which one, or if I'll just run the stock setup. What would you expect to be different/what would I notice? 

Talked with Jack on the R/R options today. They're a lot easier than his website. 😛

Pulled a cap on the red '98 today. The distances are nearly identical to the troublemaker yellow '00. 

I'm going to pull the '98 fork cap off this week and compare. I should have thought of that earlier. Those are perfect. Thermosman is a magician. 

If I keep both bikes, I'll revalve it. 

It was a few weeks and dozens of projects ago...but I can pull them and look/measure again. I've always measured with teh springs out, as all of my manuals suggest. Do you have another method? 

Quick question. I swapped the stock front fork springs (.740 kg/mm) for .900 kg/mm but the front is very rigid after. I used shorter spacers to match the combined length of the stock parts. Before I go swapping spacer lengths, can you guys think of anything that could have gone wrong? This was really simple and I've installed many fork springs over the years without issue. 

Spooned the last pair of RSIIs onto the yellow bike and will eventually get to ride it! The'98 will likely get RSIIIs in the spring. 

My VFR connections on this list indicate that I'm doomed if I do nothing. My VFR sources off of this list say that most VFRs run just fune into high mileage without issue. So...I'm open to a cheap fix, but not interesting in spending 10% of the bike's value on electrons. 🙂  Plus, Yamahas rock, so it would be fun to have a Yamaha R/R on the VFR. 

Thanks for reviving the thread. I'll look that one up. The VFRness on my '98 has been spot on in it and the '99 before it. The '00 got new Dunlop RSIIs and one day I'll have time to test ride it! Larger rear sprocket and levers are also on the bench and ready for install. 

The tires on my '98 are nearing end of life, especially the rear (~3500 miles per RS2 rear). The tires on the '00 are original and unpleasant to think about riding on. 🙂

My '98 had RoadSmart IIs, which I am in love with. They aren't available anymore, but IIIs and IVs are. I have one set left in the closet and am not sure which bike they will go on. Probably the '00 as it isn't riding as is (not is it on the road yet). 

I truly had no issues on the GPR-300 set on the CB-1, but the typical dunlop feedback wasn't in play. If I were riding the VFR more (too many bikes!) I'd try the RoadSport IIs and report back. 

I haven't ridden any Metzlers, Bridgestones, or Michelins that I've liked. I generally ride the VFR pretty hard solo or two up and have even had it coaching at some track days (with proper tires, not STs which uslaly start to give up before turn 2!). 

When can we start a new poll for current options? 🙂