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  • Birthday 10/20/1970

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    Austin, TX
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    6TH Gen 2007 VFR800 25TH Anniversary (RWB)

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  1. badelman
    Ooh.. great info! It's the little detail touches that can make the difference! And.. YES there is slight pearl in the paint/plastics on my 07.
  2. badelman
    Could this be one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-VFR-400-R-1987-1988-NC24-WHEEL-REAR-NO-TYRE-USED-MOTORCYCLE-PARTS-/141355554774?hash=item20e97297d6:m:mts0E7fvsCzn5VUNQN3Eogw Not possible it's for a vfr 400.. Nm.
  3. badelman
    Keep a close eye on ebay - last April seven 8 spokes were auctioned - two for under $100 (and they looked in nice cond.) and one for $599 which had a touch of rash - prices can be all over the place. It's a crap shoot - just be persistent. Also, check the UK ebay site - they sometimes will have them too. Watch for condition - they can be bent and it won't be obvious in the photos. Some sellers don't have a clue about the trueness of their wheel - DAMHIK. An 8 spoke sold on ebay on Nov 24th - $225. Just keep looking. Thanks Cogswell. What are the best search terms when looking online? vfr 8 spoke? vfr 750 3rd gen? vfr 750 rear wheel? Or all of the above?? Thanks! Barry Thanks switch. I think they automatically clear metallic colors.. I have it on good authority that waxing (McGuire's Professional Yellow wax) the wheels after cleaning helps keep them clean or makes them easier to clean.
  4. badelman
    This is awesome. Interested to hear when we can order asap.
  5. badelman
    This is part of a rebuild I'm having to do after my wife and I (riding 2 up) hit a deer in the Texas hill country. We didn't go down but the front end was jacked! I'll tell you this... I ride with some retired road racers and we do about 300 miles on Sundays. I find myself doing 80mph plus over cattle guards and sometimes I may completely jump them on the viffer! I was thinking of picking up an Aprilia Tuono for these rides but honestly after seeing the VFR gut punch a deer in mid-air and not go down.... I think I'm happiest with how heavy the VFR is. There I said it. The 8 spoke probably cant happen this time but good to know where to look! Thanks guys!
  6. badelman
    Cogswell, long story short.. No. I did however recently have the forks rebuilt due to a busted seal on the left fork and asked that the shop make them stiffer. During the rebuild they added some fork oil in cc's to each side. I can tell they are much stiffer now. I will say that down the road I would definitely like to add Jaime's fork kit... absolute genius going from factory forks with little to no adjust ability to fully adjustable with not much learning curve and some guidance for the install!
  7. badelman
    Hey gang, I'm about to have my RWB wheels powder coated white. Anyone with experience with this know what white I should ask for?? Also, anyone know where I can find an 8 spoke for the rear? Thanks all!
  8. badelman
    Can't wait for this to happen! Keep up the good work gang!
  9. badelman
    Here's a link to someone doing a DMR shock install on a VFR. They purchased a special tool and show how to adjust the shock after install. Perfect! I'm about to order one from Jaime. http://www.biketude.com/do-it-yourself/replacing-shock-on-vfr-800-a/
  10. badelman
    I'll take a set! 6th Gen!
  11. badelman

    Loose Livestock!

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    Loose Livestock!
    Great!
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    Loose Livestock!

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    Loose Livestock!
    2Fast, I'm dying to meet and ride with some VFR owners here! PM me and I'll send you my number. If you need any help with housing let me know.. I'm a broker.
  13. badelman

    Loose Livestock!

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    Loose Livestock!
    This is on Cypress Mill Rd. Cypress Mill is off of Farm Rd 962. To get there you go down Hamilton Pool Rd and stay to the left when Hamilton Pool merges with 962. This is a scenic short cut to Johnson City, TX from 71 in Beecaves (Austin). A beautiful ride! I've been down this route with some older road racer friends of mine, some on my own and with the wife. I can say with confidence that on one day (On the Viffer) I went over a few cattle guards at 80 MPH and on that same day I may have cleared one without touching it! Hhmm
  14. badelman

    Texas Rides

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    Some pics of rides I've done in the Austin, TX and surrounding areas.
  15. badelman
    Ok seriously! After riding and syncing new table to primary twice... My front tire comes off the ground (bobbles.. I can feel it) like on my old 600 Hurricane during full acceleration in 1st gear. And.. I am only using Rapid module suggested settings.. I have not done ANY crazy tweaking. In addition, she's smooth pulling like butter on steroids! That's what I'm talking about!! This device is successful in my mind. I have no other mods (not even chain/sprocket mod) yet although I'm about to get the Pipercross (already ordered from UK). P.S. Yaman is on point and those guys have the best customer service around..
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