BRad704

What's with that terrible blue rim tape? Since you like it, here is one more!

I'm highly annoyed right now. Running 2+ hours behind, due to trying to grab lunch before picking up the bike to come home and pack it up... Plus luckily I called Blanchard Springs and they are closed due to high water, from all the rain that moved through in the last 48 hours. I'm really not feeling like rushing to pick a new destination and arriving after dark to set up camp. UGH.

Best looking 4th Gen EVER! Yeah, I said it.

So I asked a friend about what roads to ride while I'm there, and he said the same thing! 341 and 9 make a loop around the eastern half of the nat. park. I'm planning to load up and head out after lunch, ride up 341 and then east toward Melbourne and south on 9 back to Mountain View.

As of right now, I'm planning a quick jaunt from Memphis to Mountain View, AR Friday afternoon and home Saturday evening. Not sure what I hope to get out this thread, except putting my plan to paper as a double-check on myself. Right now my goals are: One last long ride on the VFR Hammock Camping at Blanchard Springs Not freezing to death (low of 33f) Fly Fishing in the morning Hot coffee and breakfast maybe some backpacking/hiking around the area before I head home. It's only 3 hours and I've been over there several times for the Sylamore 50k. I love the area and figured it would be just far enough from home to feel like a real trip. I've been doing some spring maintenance this week including oil and filter, coolant flush and a really good clean up. Depending on cell signal, I'll try and update this thread with pics along the way. My phone is the only camera I'm taking, so it should be possible. I've also got a USB charging setup and iPhone Ram mount on the "dash" of the bike. Here's my planned route: And my trusty steed:

I ended up taking the auto oil back for Castrol 4T 20w-50 motorcycle oil. I'm not trying to squeak every last HP out at this point, I just want a solid oil change, as I'm trying to sell her. :|

This has got to be the most confusing subject I've every tried to research. I'm just trying to figure out if the 10w-40 Castrol GTX Synth Blend will kill my beloved Gen 3.

I bought a non-running barn bike that had left side low-side damage for $500 a few years ago. Turned out to have no title, so after 18 months and a frame off resto, I've been trying to sell for $3500 with no real takers. Not sure if that helps you with any value ideas, but that's where I'm at...

Less weight, correct. When I ordered mine, it was the "lightweight" option

I want to keep up with this thread, fingers crossed I can make it over for my first actual group ride.

Getting low with luggage and a passenger!

Does the dirt bike muffler quiet it down enough for those of us in the city /subdivision?

given that the jetting is set up for a motor in proper spec range , beleive it.can you fine tune for a thousand hours to squeak out that extra 10th of an HP?? yeah.. but the drop in kit gives you a range of jets and adjustable needles, instructions to use which jet with which pipe and filter. like i said .. its old news tried and true.. so if you don't believe the thousands of people out there who have improved their bikes, i dont know what to tell you. i will simply say , i am a certified honda tech and have lost count how many bikes i have done.. the vfr will gain about 10 % with a filter,pipe, jet kit. Is there a main reputable company to buy from? Added slip on today to go with uni filter and want to check into a jet kit.

Filtering. Sigh. I wish.