Stéphane

EDIT: I can't believe you prefer the company of deer or any other big game over ours!!! This hurts my feelings... Well, I'm sorry you feel that, but the major issue is I still don't have a motorcycle, so that pretty much made the decision for me. I'm waiting for parts from Singapore, and from the dealer. Then, I have to figure out why the tach isn't working. Long story short, I had to make a decision and hunting seemed like the easiest one. Enjoy the trip guys, I wish I could go, but I just can't this year.

It's official! I won't be going. I'm still waiting for parts for my bike, and I'm going on a hunting trip on September 1st. So, I have to make a decision and the budget + timeline didn't work in my favour. Stéphane

Okay, the our Sponsor Me Spring add has been approved! Lets make this happen guys. Click on the link below, then on "Vote". If you don't see our add, type "VFRD" in the search. Vote, the more we get, the more chance we have to win this. Have your friends and family vote too. Only once a day, but lets make sure we get the fun pack! SG http://www.facebook.com/okspring

I'm still waiting for parts. . . not charging. The bike is running and there's about a day of work to do . . . if no more issues arise. Part of the fun. When I get the sponsor link started, I'll start a new thread to have everyone vote for it. I think we have a great chance of getting it. I'll let you know. SG

I'm trying to get Okanagan Spring to sponsor us. I'm making the facebook application now. I'll post the link soon. SG Okay, here's the link. Go vote guys, free beer is a possibility!!!!! http://www.facebook.com/okspring?sk=app_202780373092068 Not up yet. Crap. I'll let you know when it is.

Some pretty pix you got there guys, but this one is my favorite. Can we say calendar?

It might be a bit early, but any of you leaving from the lower mainland? Just like last year, I can accommodate couple of guys at my house in Abbotsford. If I go, I will be making quite a few stops, so that may or may not appeal to some of you. My bike isn't a VFR, so the comfort level of it and my aging carcass will require frequent stops. I think I might even do it in 2 days. I know, it's early.

Well, I was just thinking about that today, check the good ol' VFRD and sure enough, it is on. I would really like to join you guys, but I don't have a VFR. I do however have a V4, so do I qualify? I'll have to check the reliability but I think it will be fine. And because I will cancel the oil injection, refueling will be a bit problematic, but by the time it is happening, I will know know for sure. I'm rebuilding the engine right now, should be on the road by the end of the month. Last time, we stayed at a B&B, so I might do the same. I had such a blast that I'll do whatever I can to make this one happen. So, put me as a strong maybe.

Well, I do have a question, do I need to have bolts in all the threads and do I need to remove all bearing caps? Thanks! Hey potty mouth, I'll put picture when I begin to actually work on it, which should happen as soon as I sell a couple of bikes. Cheers!

Hi guys, it's been a while since I was here, so I hope everyone is doing well. I'm about to begin restoring my V4 and I was wondering if people who did restore their bikes had the frame repainted or powder coated. Any input will be appreciated. Stéphane

The odds are getting better, the engine is running and smoothly as well. A bit of smoke at the beginning, but otherwise fine. Tomorrow, paint scraping and painting. So what's left? Fork seals, and the calipers are "sticky". New odds: 60/40 If I go, yes, my best friends are gonna bear tools. But one step at the time.

Depending on how it goes with my VF750 project, there is a slight chance I might join. I'd say it is 50/50 at this point (the first 50 representing the "I'm going"). I just google the mileage it is descent. Lets hope the engine can roar today and then will see. . .

Anyone who saw Miguel's VFR might have noticed that he had quick release fasteners for his fairing. Where do you get them? SG

+1 to that. I broke 2 plate covers. I even went to the Arai rep to show me exactly how to do it. The other thing is you can't change the cheek pads. . . nor wash them. Venting is great. For the price, not a great buy. When I replace it, I'll go back to a Quantum. Same lousy shield design, but I never broke a side plate with that one.