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Right then. How about selling the stuff you bought and wouldn't need if you just went and got a bike that works ?

Sounds like their mistake, Rob. Tell them to make it right.

Textile is only as good as it's DURABILITY, as you also need to be able to keep the armor in place in a crash. I have worn textile gear for years, and wear it all the time on every ride. I know guys who have leathers for the street and only wear it some of the time. They are only better protected than me on the days they wear it. Anything under 500 Denier will not be strong enough to hold together in a crash at speed. There are a lot of textile products out there that feel just like regular street clothing, but that's because they are just as flimsy as regular street clothing. If the manufacturer does not state the thread count (Denier) of their product as being AT LEAST above 500 Denier, DO NOT BUY IT. In the "wish I had known this then" category, in 2001 I crashed at 60 mph and slid down the asphalt into a ditch wearing a 300 Denier jacket and pants that wore through on the shoulder. Although the medical staff that treated me was amazed at my overall lack of injury, I still have a mark the size of my hand where either the pavement scuffed through as the jacket came apart or the fleece lining of the jacket rubbed off some skin from the heat and pressure on being on my back with the bike on top of me pushing me down the road.

How soon does it arrive, Rob ? :fing02:

Used lower, so I'm thinking there was some stress on the threads that caused them to fail.

The CBR929/954 lower works as well. I had an SP-1 lower whose top nut threads gave out - replaced with a CBR lower.

Sure hoping to make this - just have to confirm summer dates for family stuff and all. Rob, I like your route through Nelson on the way and back up the coast and through Jasper on the return - great mix of roads and scenery.

I had the "gear driven cams" incorporated into the decals I had made...not the greatest angle on the pic but shows where I put it on the bike. Sterling Ceramic coated header + stainless steel exhaust Close-up photo

I bought one for mine back in 2005 - couldn't really see what was wrong with it, and the price was certainly right. Got a rock chip in it on my way back from Utah in 2006, so any flaws it might have don't really matter anymore...

Go find any '98-'09 VFR800 rear wheel and a dremel and you're good to go on the 180 rear tire.

I once read that the marketing department had a large influence on the tread pattern of tires. I know this sounds stupid, but if you take into consideration some basic engineering to ensure proper water dispersion and drainage, what's not to say the rest is not just made up to look good ? http://www.motorcycle.com/products/pirelli-angel-st-tire-review-88755.html

A good set of pants with a removable liner will be water-proof enough to get you around and keep you warmer than a pair of rainpants.

Since Miguel is going to be keeping his 5th gen and sprucing it up, and has already noted he is not really that interested in the new VFR1200, I suggest we re-allocate the funds people said they would be willing to donate for that to get him something to really give the old girl some wind under her skirt: TOROCHARGER :fing02:

Seller was probably hoping it would go for megabucks and cancelled the ad when no one bid.

Rob (veefer800canuck) posted a pic of a dark red 5th gen sometime back. I'd go with that color and the 3pce. white stripe :cool:

929/954 disks will bolt onto either an SP-1 or SP-2 wheel but are 10mm larger in diameter so will only work on 929/954 forks, or RC51 forks with radial brakes and a spacer to accomodate the larger size rotor.

Lindemann Engineering rebuilds OEM shocks - I would ask them what the correct spring is for your weight and if they will sell you one.

Upper bearing is VFR Lower bearing is CBR929/954 or 2000-2001 RC51 SP-1 which are interchangeable.

Works if you ride in a straight line only :goofy: I just ground mine off and left it at that, but I consider steering locks pretty useless anyway.

I've used both. Uses the same lower bearing as the SP-1 does.

Only applies to the VFR750 model. A couple of guys with those have either curved or re-located their oil cooler for clearance. I have used CBR929/954 upper and lower triples, and the RC51 lower triple and had my forks flush with the top triple, 30mm above and 15mm above and it has all been good for me. Haven't crashed, tucked the front, ran wide on the exit of a corner, worn my tires irregularly, pinched my hands or fingers between the tank and bars, bottomed out the forks or hit the fender/wheel/forks on anything or any other matter that people who have not done this will tell you to watch out for. For the VFR800 models at least, it just works.

I had some years ago. Can't say I could really feel a change in the way the lever felt after awhile, although if you compared them back-to-back with bare levers you would definitely notice the extra grippiness with the lever skins on. Overall, a fairly rare farkle. I'd say 1.5-of-10 on the blingometer and 1-of-10 on the functionometer.

I had an '87 VFR700F2 years ago, ridden back from Seattle after the owner's '85 VF750F had a cam failure while on vacation. It was a great bike back then, and I still think the original VFR sounds the best with it's 4-2-2 twin exhaust system. But I don't think I could own one today without putting on a modern front end and wheels.