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Well, I would have to get really close and you would have to point it out for me to even notice. It looks great! Now ride it. :mad:

Now that's customer service! :rolleyes:

Whoa....6666 posts for HS. :fing02:

Good suggestion though. :fing02:

He offered 15% over cost plus free shipping on Honda parts for any VFRD members. :biggrin:

To take advantage of this opportunity please call Mason City Honda at (641) 422-0000 and ask for Keith, the parts manager. When talking to him, mention that you are a member of VFRDdiscussion and ask for the discount.

Well as expected the price is better than any other online site I have found.

Part # 83650-z-mz7-741za Right rear 97 Tail Panel

Service Honda $262.00 Shipping ?

Mason City $235.00 Shipping $20.00

Even with shipping, because of large item, it was cheaper than Service Honda. Ill be placing an order with him soon. Thanks !

Shouldn't he be offering free shipping as well from silverpete03's post? But considering the cost even with shipping it's a good deal. :laugh:

And FYI...shipping from Service Honda is not cheap. I am paying $20 in shipping on an assortment of bolts, a gas cap (Rebel 250), etc. Minimum shipping charge with them is $9 (even if you order just a bolt). :blink:

Nice work! Those are neat little lights.

What's the plan when they melt the plastic headlight lense?

If you do get problems with random light, could you just get Timmy to paint everything inside the assembly flat black?

HID's run significantly cooler than the standard bulbs (use less power to generate focused light except during initial start up). Put your hand on the lens of a car with factory HID's after they have been on for a few moments to get an idea. :biggrin:

Is it a penis support of some kind?

USA size ofcourse, not Japanese....

I'm with Dutchy. (Not in that way, though!)

BLS, if we're right, please debur the edges a little more.

No offense but there's no way I would be hanging my "gear" outside of my protective clothing at the speeds I drive with all the rocks flying around this town no matter how nice the mounting hardware on the bike. :blink:

We should continue to narrow it down by suggesting things that it is not...Cam Chain Tensioner....

A mount for an automatic chain oiler?

:blush: :blink:

Quit teasing us BLS. Let's see what you've got up your sleeve this time.

Eh? For me it's more like: "Hey honey...I'm expecting a package today so if you beat me home can you check for it." :fing02: My girl doesn't care what I spend my money on. She's one of a kind.

Anyone have any feed back on this system?

Race Optics

Bullet camera with a dedicated digital recorder using SD memory.

Pricey package but comes with everything including 3 replacement camera lenses and you can buy an option wide angle lens, upgraded camera, and wireless remote...

Maybe...Toro still has to make one first.

Also, this is a Supercharger and not a turbo kit. If it were a turbo you would have a "hit" on the system when the boost reaches a certain level and finally kicks in. Superchargers are great in the aspect that linearity is inherently built in. This allows you more power at lower rpms that ramp up in a very friendly manner.

You need a real world example? Look to that 18 wheeler on the highway. A good number of them use multiple superchargers for low end torque to move those heavy loads and they are good for 500k miles if maintained correctly?

If you want boost AND longevity superchargers tend to be the path of choice. The draw backs are you don't get as much boost as a turbo and they tend be be harder to optimize as they are not as efficient as turbos but for the VFR, do you really need more than 150-160 hp for a street application?

(If you say yes then build your own custom kit and you will quickly see that Toro is putting together one hell of a deal as far as quality and design are concerned. After all, it took him 2 years to develop the kit to what it is today.)

You know, I would like to see Toro's VFR in that Busa vs VFR thread people just won't let die. :rolleyes:

For the ABS version I had to go this route:

top and side cases.JPG

:pissed:

As long as you're ready for the power and put some weight over the tank, keeping the front end down really isn't an issue...

...beyond 3rd gear.

<insert drooly emoticon here> *cough6thGencough*

160hp sounds cool till you start to factor the other mods this will incur.When under boost you had better have a programmable ECU to manage fuel air mixture,a heavy duty clutch and do you want to be the test pilot as far as reliability etc. etc. etc.

Heavy duty clutch springs are all ready included and it is clearly stated that a PC III is needed for tuning. :fing02:

Besides, any performance increase comes at a cost some where down the line. I have seen much worse kits assembled for people who have no clue and just want more power. This was designed for the 5th Gen from the very beginning and something tells me Toro doesn't just let that bike sit in a garage.

I never get tired of looking at that bike. One of a kind. :fing02:

Before the "new" thread begins I have a question: Is the boost on the pulley fixed? Or is it possible to bring it down a bit?

Basically I am thinking 50-60 hp would be too much for what I need. Yes, I want one but I don't do wheelies or race squids. I just want my bike to accelerate like my R6 used to as it always made me smile. For her weight I think 20-30 hp would be more than enough. Just curious mind you. I know that would probably mean a new pulley or even a smaller SC but since you haven't started on the 6th gens yet I figured I would ask. :fing02:

THAT IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! I need me one of those for sure. But how is going to be at higher elevations? Maybe you should come to the Denver/Dillion meet in Aug to show us and test it's performance at the higher elevations.

Didn't you know? The beautiful thing this FI is that it does not suffer altitude losses like NA applications. Sure, you may lose a few hp but not enough for the butt dyno to notice. :goofy:

Seriously, I don't want a new VFR (unless they shave off some serious weight and still keep sport + tourability) . I want my Torocharged 6th Gen. :cool:

Edit: I have no affiliation with Toro or his company. I am just very excited about seeing this fine piece of work mounted to my VFR. :ohmy:

From the website:

Kit price is $5495 + shipping.

Toro Charger kit info and price

Worth every penny compared to other FI applications from what I have seen. Looks like a straight forward install and the only part you would need a 3rd party for is the dyno tuning (always a must if you take FI seriously). Not to mention the sleeper effect. You only have to embarrass the squids when you feel like it.

<Insert drooly emoticon here> I am still watching this for the 6th gen. FWIW...this kit looks fregin' awesome. Very much improved over the original kit all the way around. Damn fine job Toro! I would be tempted to ride around with the farings off. :fing02:

Edit: How you are going to find room for all of this with the ABS models is going to be an engineering feat by itself. :goofy:

I spent $28 for a new remote that is the smallest IntelliRemote Genie makes. Fits on a key chain quite nicely and even comes with a LED flash light. I snug it in my tank bag or a side pants pocket.

Still, that is a nice install job. I am just to paranoid to attack a garage door opener to my bike.

Granted Toro is definitely the expert here on this application I can say from observations in other Forced Induction cases it all boils down to the driver. If you take care of the bike maintenance wise, make sure it is fully warmed up before getting into the boost and don't abuse it all the time you probably won't notice any long term effects on the engine. I know several SC/turbo applications that are daily drivers. Heck, you can even find manufacturers selling cars with turbos. While they usually don't last as long as the NA versions it is usually because the driver was abusive or negligent when it came to maintenance.

In the end there is added stress to the system due to compression and heat. All things being equal there will be added wear and tear due to this. Toro has made sure the super charger for the VFR is made of quality parts and design (with extensive field testing I am sure ) and having an experienced mechanic installation will greatly increase over all performance and longevity.

The largest factor by far for longevity is as I have pointed out: the driver.

Guys and gals, as I've said all along, when the time is right and everything is ready, I promise something special.

That time is a few days away.

:biggrin:

--Dan

Hey, I am just glad you are still checking in from time to time. You know how VFR animals can be if they don't get fed tid bits regularly. :laugh:

Anyone tried shooting him a PM? :blink:

That's hilarious! I am sure the gentle sounds of the Vtec engine would lull your son to sleep.

Any picture these days that does not show baby in the arms of mom gets nothing but bad feedback. It's a wonder how the human race made it to the era of baby carriages and car seats.

I was just thinking that exact same thing. I got dropped on my head several times and still managed to graduate as an Electrical Engineer (twitch twitch). :dry:

If you're that paranoid give up your VFR. Haven't you seen all the pics of dangerous motorcycles? :rolleyes:

Nice. :rolleyes: