PorscheBob
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Motogp 2015 Season . . . Five Manufacturers! W/spoilers
PorscheBob replied to choco's topic in Motorcycle Racing Talk
MotoGP . . . 10 times more exciting than Formula One -
But Why? Who's Going To Buy One? Nobody.
PorscheBob replied to crazybrother's topic in Eighth Generation VFR's
Ever since Takeo Fukui (former CEO of Honda) stepped down the corporation's car and motorcycle designs have gone down the toilet. Here is info on Takeo Fukui, by the way, who use to go out to dinner with me when he came to California . . . http://cacci.biz/team-member/first-last-2/ IMHO, the latest good design was the 5th generation, up to 2001. Motorcycle aesthetics mean a lot to people and I think most modern bikes fail tremendously. This is a big factor in the motorcycle sales decline. If you have a VFR from 1986 to 2001 . . . . . hang onto it! They are going up in value. Carry On ~ -
I had a long satisfactory experience while using a Givi, Product SKU: D200S, windshield. It has the curve on top for touring. Mine had a "slight tint" in color. The fit and quality was perfect! Cost is $127.00. Here is the website . . . http://www.giviusa.com/my-motorcycle/honda/vfr800-99-01/d200s-windshield-detail
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Reduce the weight, smooth out the transmission, and this could have been the "new" 6th or 7th generation. Beautiful bike with it's white wheels. -
At one time I owned a 5th and 6th generation VFR800 at the same time. Eventually I sold the 6th generation ~ I think the '98 and '99 are the "crème de la crème" of the VFR bikes! Sadly, due to health reasons, I am selling my museum-quality, 49 state bike '98 VFR800. After owning around 50 bikes the '98 VFR has been the sweetest ride.
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I would highly recommend using Highway 50 both ways. Highway 80 is horrible, especially in Wyoming. Double check the weather reports before your travel, especially Highway 70 area.
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Like many here stated, it is most likely your Regulator going down the tubes. Been there - - - done that. Bigger wires, 50 amp Regulator, fan, etc. Find the forum section that covers the Regulator fix and go from there.
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Great photo of these beautiful RC30s. I had one and loved it. In my opinion this photo really shows how much nicer looking the white wheels are. I may have to get my '98 VFR wheels painted white one of these days. -
Like a super fool I had one and sold it. Duh A minor problem is that it was really designed for the track and not the road. First gear is tall and it overheats easily in stop and go traffic. I changed the front sprocket and that helped. Never did get the heating problem resolved. But .... it's the kind of bike that when you come home from a ride and park it in the garage, wipe it down, and then just stare and adnure it for quite a while. So.....why can't Honda build beautiful bikes like this today. Most new sport bikes, IMHO, are ugly and hurt my eyes. The RC30 colors on a 5th generation VFR would look great. I should do it ~ -
Cut the beak off and she will look fine ~
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I put off for several years fighting the condom mirrors getting loose, etc. Finally bit the bullet and bought OEM Y2K mirrors. I should have done it sooner because they are sooooo much better than the old ones.
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Stock. Noise annoys.
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Hello World, and a classic photoshop paint job
PorscheBob replied to AtlantaVFR800's topic in Body and Paint
Just be sure the wheels are white or chrome. -
Best looking 6th generation I ever saw! Now, you need to exchange the stock fairing fasteners to dzus fasteners like the ones on real RC30 bikes. You can get them here . . . http://kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php When I had my RC30 I sooooo appreciated the dzus fasteners. I wish the hell Honda would put them on all their bikes! -
Motorcycle Lift Recommendations other than Harbor Freight
PorscheBob replied to mznyc's topic in Maintenance Questions
Many years ago my wife gave me a Handy pneumatic motorcycle lift for a birthday present. This has been the best birthday present . . . EVER! If you don't have an air compressor you can get electrical ones. You might be able to find a used one on Craigslist, but these are rare. Once you get use to using these you will wonder why you didn't get one years ago. Take a look . . . http://www.mile-x.co...cycle-lift.aspx Your knees and back will thank you many times
