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Here's an even faster colour... Ciao, JZH

The box would be a lot bigger than 700x450x150. Those huggers are awkwardly big--and fragile, so the box would have to be quite large, methinks. None in stock anyway, though... Ciao, JZH

Do you mean the fairing paint code, or the fork paint code? According to the Honda Parts Catalog, the 1998 OEM silver VFR paint code was NH-295M (Sparkling Silver metallic), but the VFR wasn't available in that colour in the USA (where most VFRD members reside!) However, Honda may have used the same paint code on other models sold in the USA, so keep asking around. Someone will probably recognise it. If you mean the forks, that should be easier (and also no need to match exactly, since you'd be repainting both forks, I'd imagine.) Personally I would get the fork lowers powdercoated, rather than painted. Most powdercoaters these days have several shades of silver to choose from. Ciao, JZH

The fast-idle wax unit was introduced on the Y2k model in conjunction with several other changes Honda made to the engine to make it more efficient and reduce emissions. It wasn't done to simply automate the idle-adjustment process. (FYI, Honda had introduced the "HECS3" version of the 5th gen in certain markets in Europe in '98, where it was sold as an alternative to the regular version (but with an 8PS loss in power). From the 2000 model year on, they only sold one version.) Here's the bit from the Y2k Press Info: Ciao, JZH

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I'm now potentially interested in a set, too, so I will continue to watch this thread... Ciao, JZH

The cheaper, proven solution is the MOSFET Yamaha R1 one--you can pick them up on eBay, or even new. Never heard of any failing (but I'm sure at least a few have!) Ciao, JZH

I think the LCD screen component stores the odometer reading, FYI, so that would change with a new/old unit. Ciao, JZH

I've pulled several VFR exhaust studs using the "seized nut removal method". I've found that to be a good time to replace the studs with stainless versions. Something like these: (£20 on eBay UK) But not like these: I seem to recall reading somewhere that the un-threaded portion in the middle is necessary in order to attain the benefit of using a stud, rather than a screw, in a fastening application. However, that OEM Honda VFR750 studs are made with the gap is enough for me: Unfortunately, I've never seen any stainless flange nuts in the OEM length, but someone might make them. Ciao, JZH

It's not an OEM paint color, so it's whatever Dan had available, I imagine! Ciao, JZH

Yeah! (And I'm looking at the shop...) Ciao, JZH

As mentioned above, you can get a lot of information from the Parts Catalogues, but there are many fasteners which are non-standard or simply are not described in enough detail. Go to Titan Classics to see which non-standard Honda fasteners are available. But if you're going to be replacing things like swing arm pivots with titanium, your upgrade project will start to get rather expensive! I would never replace everything with stainless steel, because the material is not as strong as OEM steel, but there are many applications where the difference won't matter. So I've kept the OEM steel for most of the big bolts, swapped most other accessible fasteners with A2 stainless, except those which are mission-critical (e.g., sprocket, disc and caliper bolts), which I have replaced with titanium. I never use aluminum fasteners for anything. Bottom line is that I've replaced many OEM fasteners with either stainless or titanium on my bikes (the FP in particular), but (even) I've never tried to replace everything--even on just the engine. Good luck! Ciao, JZH

I doubt the steering stem is any different length; can't say for sure, but playing around with that dimension is not generally a Honda thing. It's generally 224mm, but very large bikes might have longer ones. (I might have both stems in my shed, but I haven't looked in that particular box for some time, so I'm not sure what I've still got.) Yoke offset is different: 40mm on the 800 and 35mm on the VTR. I'm not sure where I got the data, but I'm showing 25.5mm rake and 95mm trail for the 800 and 24.83mm rake and 97mm trail for the VTR. Ciao, JZH

Dude, buy a garage! Ciao, JZH

However, that stator in the picture above is what I would call a "normal" color. The lower windings don't turn brown because they're generally submerged in engine oil. When the windings char and flake, then you've got a problem! Ciao, JZH

Which heyday? During my schooldays I knew FMF as a prolific manufacturer of BMX frames! (Why do I get the feeling we've already had this conversation? LOL.) Ciao, JZH

Isn't there a French company, too: Poly26 or something like that? Ciao, JZH

These anonymous donation notification topics are awesome! Let me be the first to congratulate this wonderful, selfless, generous, anonymous donor towards the ongoing maintenance costs of this fine forum. It's truly inspiring and, you know what? One of these days I might even be persuaded to donate a few bucks myself. But I'm still thinking about it... Ciao, JZH

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You Dutch sure know how to live it up and annoy the neighbors with your crazy antics. By the way, does that bike qualify for the "bromfiets" paths? <GD&R> Ciao, JZH

It's a very common master cylinder, given that there were many Hondas in the '90s with 296mm discs and two-pot calipers. OTOH, 12.7mm NISSIN m/c rebuild kits are plentiful, too, and then you'd know it was done right. Ciao, JZH

I'm just repeating what I've heard, but I believe the HISS ring is just an antenna--all of the programming is contained in the ECU. Ciao, JZH

Well, it'll hold this much: How much more does he need?!? (I'm missing my Yellow Peril,,,) Ciao, JZH

The OEM yokes have 40mm offset; SP1/CBR has 30mm offset (VFR1200 has 35mm offset). Just a thought. Ciao, JZH

I never realised your bike was a Canadian model (RC452). US models were RC450 (or RC451 for California models, if any). How many did they import to Canada? Ciao, JZH