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What about Canada!?!?!?!? 😉

As if Ineeded more reasons to want to live in California or anywhere on the west coast... Hopefully one of you lucky SOBs get’s to take advantage...

I gotta say I love my Arrow (titanium/carbon). The sound is awesome, fit and finish is amazing. Install was a snap. Would not hesitate to recommend or buy another myself.

Quite interesting! Thanks for posting. I am certain this will be of use for quite a few looking at options.

"Just take your time and work in a well-lit area. " Be well rested, clear of mind, take your time, write things down and be systematic. Sit at a table comfortably, large white work area (put a sheet down or something). I was very intimidated and am usually someone who loses patience an rushes and botches the job. I took my time, first one took a while. Second was super easy. Would not hesitate to do it again, was actually kinda fun! Good luck!

Not sure about the side panniers (which I assume you are referring to) but the 45L VFR1200 top box is easily available in the UK and I have it on my VFR800 using OEM rack and adapter plate. Here are the parts numbers: 08L74-MJN-D01ZG 45L Top box - Pearl Glare White (NH-B53P) 08L73-MGE-D40 Carrier Bracket For 45L Top Box08M70-MJE-D01 1 Key Components (Cylinder Inner Kit)08M71-MJE-D01 1 Key Components (Cylinder Body Kit) 08L42-MGE-800 Rear carrier Have look here for the brochure: https://www.honda.co.uk/content/dam/local/uk/brochures/motorcycles/Accessories/HUK MC HGA VFR800F 1115.pdf Keep in mind that most VFR1200 colours don't match up with the VFR800 for the most part with a few exceptions. I think the white does. Others may be able to confirm (My white top box is a perfect match)

This is great to see, good for you. Question, I've got crazy glue on my triple stock from a stupid idea of glueing the Ram Mount rubber stoppers while ON the bike. Do you think brake cleaner would help get the white dry glue off without damaging the paint?

Hi everyone My regular riding crew has dwindled so much that I am way too often riding alone. For two years now, I've hoped to take and overnight ride somewhere, but would much prefer to do it with some other riders. I'm fairly open to where we ride. I'm not a hooligan, but do enjoy a spirited tour when the conditions permit to do so "safely". I'm in the greater Montreal area, but can easily get to Ottawa or Vermont/New York, etc... I'm on vacation from the 6th of August for a week. That's the ideal time.

So I just blocked off the hole after removing the diaphragm and it sounds a little meaner in the mid range. However, it's raining and will be raining for a little while and I have no chance to really give it a try. Want to see how my fuel economy is too before removing all hardware. I do like the new sound though! ;) I'll post back when I have some real news...

You're the best! Thanks for the quick and detailed response. Will be working on it tonight and riding tomorrow!

So I removed the variable air intake solenoid and block the hole with electrical tape. I have not removed the bypass control solenoid valve, the one way valve, the vacuum chamber nor any of the associated tubes/hoses. Can I block off the hose and run like this to feel the difference? If not, how do I access all the other stuff to remove it? Is it as simple as removing the right side fairing, or is there other stuff to remove? Right now, I’ve got the tank up (seat and side panels removed) but did not take the fairings off... Please let me know. Thanks.

Hi there Sprockets are all stock. Including Change. 11,000 KMs on the bike (~7,000 miles). Only change I made was the additon of a Quickshifter this year. Had problem before and after (sporadic "-" dash indication on gear indicator when shifting into sixth). However it's not a missed shift as I am in 6th and can no longer upshift and do have traction (give gas an go). I do also miss shifts (mostly 1st to 2nd, very rarely 3nd to 3rd) under hard acceleration where I imagine the gears/synchros just aren't well lined up and I'm probably to soft on the shift. This also happens both with and without the quick shifter... Hope this helps...

Well folks, the time has come for me to give this a try. I will follow the instructions and remove the yellow highlighted items in the first post. I will try and block the hose and air box opening in a reversible manner in case I want to return it to stock. Any others who have recently done this on their 8th gen wish to chime in on their experience? Especially on what they you to block the hose after the "one-way valve" and the air box opening that remains? I am confused as the pic (from an OEM 2017 VFR00, if I read right) is solid and glued (!?) but someone mentioned they used window screen material which would be open (!?) Not 100% certain about what I am doing but I'm due for the air filter change out so I figure it's as good a time as any... I'll report back my findings.

This "dash" only happens to me in sixth sporadically but does not affect the bike as I am truly in gear and can accelerate. It usually clears itself within a few seconds to under a minute. I'd say it happens about once every 300-400 KMs on mine. It happened for the two years I didn't have a quickshifter and still happens now with the quickshifter.

Glad to see this being discussed. I've been living with it also. Sun is high in the summer so it always seems to "follow" me. Wish there was a better solution...