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As the title states, Akrapovic slip on won't slip on. I purchased the bike in 2014 - only has about 1200km on it - its as clean as new. Outlet pipe at cat on bike outside diameter is 5cm. Akra pipe inside diameter is 5.1cm. Thickness of material on bikes cat pipe is 1mm. Little room for play. Akra rep has not been overly helpful. Last note I got he wanted a video on how I was attempting to put it on. Will likely try putting it on again or just taking it to the dealer where I bought it. Should this thing just slide on like the OEM pipe? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi Guys, Just wondering if the OEM Akrapovic Honda Slip On Part #08F88-MJM-917 2015-2020 is compatible with the 2014 VFR800 CDN model? I believe this slip on is Euro 4 and I suspect my OEM muffler is equivalent or similar to Euro 3 but not sure. The interesting thing is I believe the VFR oversees anyway in 14-15 was Euro 3 and then 16+ was Euro 4 with the new muffler while this replacement part seems to span both standards (15-20)? I just want the bike to run smooth with the minimal gains in performance. Not interested in remapping. Thanks.

Hello, I am doing my first radiator coolant change this spring and was wondering if anyone has the part number on: 1) Water pump drain sealing washer 2) Cylinder drain bolt sealing washer Thanks

One thing to add, if it was a single stage paint there would be no clear coat and the paint would rub off each time you polish or wax anywhere on the bike (assuming all parts had single stage paint).

Hi Guys, I am new to the forum. I recently purchased a red 2014 VFR800 Deluxe - at this point she only has 24KM on it. I love the bike for it's balance and versatility and am looking forward to riding it for many years to come. After taking receipt of her I noticed a few very tiny blemishes (ticks) in the clear - one on the tank and two on the left fairing (one on top by the tank and one on the side). I hand buffed out the one on the tank easily with a few passes. I did the same with the one on the side left fairing. Both locations did not bring up colour. On the top left fairing by the tank however (same panel as the other buff) colour came up on the pad. I contacted the Honda dealer & Colour-Rite (supplies OEM matching paint touch up) with detailed photos and a description of what was up. Both Honda Canada and Colour-rite confirmed the same thing, the colour on the pad was paint overspray on the clear coat - an anomaly in the paint process. Honda through their HO confirmed the bike is clear coated. Colour-Rite confirmed this too based on their paint formula used. My main concern was there was no clear coat and this paint was only a one stage paint. It is in fact a three stage paint process. A base, top and clear coat. Last week I had the 3M Ventureshield paint protection (the full bike kit) installed which will help in protecting the paint. When I took the bike into have this done (the place also does paint correction) the chap reviewed the area where I brought up colour; this by running the back of his knuckle over the paint (this is more sensitive to imperfections than the point of your finger), and he faintly felt the overspray. I tried this and agreed. In discussions he also confirmed the bike was clear coated. Visually you cannot see the overspray and the area looks like the rest of the bike - perfect. Clay bar would remove it I gather. The problem with the paints today for environmental reasons is they are water based and not very durable - 3M is the way to go with scuff prone areas for the ultimate protection. Cheers.