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I recently had the tank off doing a spark plug change and when replacing the tank clamped the metal hose holder too tightly over the hose and noticed on the next ride a strong vacuum when trying to open the gas cap.  Loosened the clamp thingy and no problems.  The vacuum was so strong it was difficult to lift the gas cap.

I know Barber Motorsports Park Museum has quite a few.  In Leeds, Alabama, just east of Birmingham.  Incredible selection of motorcycles (and some racing cars).  Worth a visit.

There's a parking light bulb in there?

Welcome-it's a beauty! Love the silver.

Thank you for the replies.  That's what I thought but wanted to be sure. 

Probably a dumb question but just changed the coolant and noticed after filling, idling, burping, cooling off and rechecking the level is just at the level at the top of the radiator-not up near the top of the cap.  How "full" should the coolant be when topped off?

I believe there is someone who bought a passivated header (it will be in the header thread somewhere) who polished his to a bright shine.  Beautiful!  Not sure if it would affect the passivation but I suppose not. 

9 hours ago, vfrfuzzywuzzy said:

$200.00 from Dairyland,71 yrs old and full coverage,but low limits of liability coverage. 

I did see they offer some relatively low rates but the coverage is minimal but not sure how much is necessary on a bike this old. 

2 minutes ago, Cogswell said:

I pay about $320 / yr for my 6th gen.  I have multiple vehicles and home policy tho - maybe that helps with discounts. 

I have multiple vehicles and home policy as well. 

I was wondering if my rates were competitive with others of the same age bracket and bike.  Mine is slowly creeping up from around $425 a couple years ago to over $500 coming up.  What are you guys paying per year.  I'm 65.

That is one beautiful restoration job. 

Will that guide work for the 5th gen?

I have mine mounted under he screen and above the headlamp.  If one uses the Quick app one can (if one has a phone mount) use the app to turn the GoPro on or off and to start or stop recording.  That's what I do.  Of course I upgraded to the latest version (previously had the small one MotoGP uses) which has a rear screen so when it turns on I can see the screen illuminate. 

8 hours ago, Duc2V4 said:

I took my 2Bros slip on link pipe along with our headers to a local muffler shop. He had it done in less than 10 minutes, handed him $10 cash and was on my way. It was completely uneventful.

hope I'm as successful.  Have no clue who to take it to.  Also the headers are on the bike so can't take them with. 

I have the opposite problem-I need the pipe from the Two Brothers can I got 2nd hand expanded to fit the outlet of the new headers, as they are the exact same diameter.  I'm worried that will split and I know I can't get another one of those...

Fantasy.

Sound quality is not great and the sound will depend on pipe used-this is a Vance & Hines Ti pipe.  Mine is a '98.

So sorry to hear about his demise.  Although I never met him I did correspond w/ him a few times here re:  the header build/buy and such an easy guy to chat with.  I'll think of him next time I open the VFR up and listen to those headers howl.

I watched several of the videos he produced-very fine work but he unfortunately dropped the bike he finished in the parking lot photographing it.

13 hours ago, Ziffer said:

Hey now, I have a Black Widow can on my bike. Is it the BEST quality can? No. But it looks good and sounds good.

No shade intended-just trying to get some headers sold😉

2 hours ago, Duc2V4 said:

I did a few times but seems most folks on FB are looking at Delkevic or, dare I say it...Black Widow. Go figure?

Perhaps upload the Dyno charts as incentive-doubt a Delkevic or BW would yield such HP/torque gains.

No rust. More HP. 

Thank you for the many years you kept this valuable site active and engaging.  I will miss it tremendously, as I rely on the vast knowledge and experience found here to keep my '98 running and looking good.  I want to thank every member here who has given me advice and shared their knowledge.  I guess we could all migrate over to the "other VFR site".  I'm a member there but never visit anymore......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

10 hours ago, flya750 said:

Yes, there was one created for the 8G.

 

The DynoJet Power Commander PCV. 

 

You should still be able to get the tune for a small upcharge.

 

as I stated I have the map for the 5th gen on a PC III USB.

10 hours ago, flya750 said:

I do have the map from Attack.. FYI...

Didn't know there was a map created for the 8th gen.  Which PC do you use?