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I picked up this 1992 RC36.1 last spring (2018) in Connecticut (USA). It was a really good price, but not exactly a cream puff so I’ve been trying to bring it up to a decent standard and as cheaply as possible. To do that, I've been poking around online and you all have been guiding me too, so thank you for that. By now I have a few insights and experiences of my own that might actually help somebody else. Time to get out of the shadows. The odometer was at just over 25,000 miles when I got the bike and I am at least the fourth owner. The bike's history is long lost along with a number of odds and ends, bits and pieces. I wonder if there is a way to trace it all back. The guy I got it from seemed honest and funny but he had some curious theories of shade tree mechanics so it's taking me a little while to learn to trust the ride. I'm still semi worried about the long term effects of some of his theories but so far, so good. The title showed that he'd bought the bike in 2012 at 23,122 miles. So we're talking 2000 miles in 6 years. I’ve ridden about 1200 miles in less than 4 months without major surprises. I've also encountered the usual gen3 issues. When I took it on, the bike had almost new tires and chain and battery, and the upgraded regulator/rectifier. The starter clutch is supposed to be new too. The engine oil was the color of honey. I needed a few things right away and, as you'll see, this is a work in progress. The cosmetics really, really need help. Really. Look closely at my photographs and you'll spot plenty of issues. I haven’t decided exactly how to proceed on those yet, but I’m considering options. You are welcome to make suggestions here and I might even follow some up. And I can tell you all my experiences so far. A few things done as soon as I got the bike home... Front Brake Switch I needed a front brake switch. These are $16 at Honda or $3 from China for a generic one on Ebay, or maybe it was Amazon. I’m trying out the $3 version. Sorry Honda. The one I got is pretty cheaply constructed with a thin plastic shell, but it does fit and work as advertised so far. I check it before every ride. If it doesn’t last, I know where to find the real one. Or I can get 4 more cheapos… Krator Mirrors I picked up the Krator replacement factory-look mirrors too, also from Ebay (...or Amazon...). They’re fine. The bike came with carbon look mirrors that were a mess. I know lots of you prefer newer styling and you get rid of the boots. I’m content with the original look. The Krator fittings are plastic, not metal, and the boots are kind of a fiddly fit on the proximal end. But you can tighten down the collar so that with a little patience you can get the boot to stay in place. These cost $22 for the pair. Honda OEM? Um, more than $22. Keys I needed proper keys. The bike came with a single cut key that looked like a generic car key made at the DIY store. It didn't even fit all that great. I had to get the key code from under the gas cap and there are services that’ll make you the right key from the code for about ten bucks. Once more to Ebay. Once more cheaper than the dealer. I don’t have anything against my local dealer. Not at all. I feel bad not supporting the guys more. But jeez louise, I just can't afford it. I wouldn’t even mind paying a little extra, especially if I could just walk in and out again with the parts I need. Unfortunately, not only is the dealer expensive, but most things have to be ordered from the warehouse anyway. So I still have to wait three or four days. I’m just sayin. So far I’ve had good results from all Ebay orders. I'm not thinking they're better than OEM. But some things are good enough. There's plenty more to add, but that's it for today. Stay tuned.

Hey all, so my stock screen is scratched and foggy so it needs to be replaced, but i wanted to go with a shorter black screen anyway so it works out. So the question is Zero Gravity or Puig? Ill be going with the standard OEM size and shortening it so is one easier to cut/work with? or are both about comparable? Second: what seat do you guys like better? The Corbin or the Sargent? I have nothing to compare it to since Ive only ever had the OEM seat. Finally: where can I find a decent rear hugger for my 6th gen?? I feel like Ive scoured the entire internet and all the ones i see either get terrible reviews or look like garbage for an excessive price. do any members here make them for sale? i saw a red one on someones bike on here at one point that looked fantastic. Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

So it appears my rear hugger has broken in two places and is rubbing against the wheel. Ooops. Reading the owners manual it gives clear instructions on how to remove and reinstall the wheel. I've never removed a rear wheel before, but I have a center stand installed and the instructions seems straight forward. I have three questions: - will the center stand suffice for the removal? - any idea how tough the 108 N-m torque is to put it back on? - do i tighten the nuts in opposite order? I have a torque wrench, but I've not used it to that extreme. Only for things like the front brake calipers, sump plug and things of such... By Opposite Order i mean, if there are 5 bolts and you count from 1 to 5 going around clockwise, then you tighten: 1 then 4 then 2 then 5 then 3.

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has fitted any of these yet, or equivelants . the only frame sliders i found from R&G are the ones where you have to cut/drill the fairing, not something i want to do which is why im considering the T-Rex equivelant from ebay, a little on the expensive side after customes fees to have it shipped to france but sorta looks okay and seems to bolt to the frame and not the motor, i could be mistaken. The RDmoto brand i have never heard of, so im not sure if they're any good,they seem discreet n small, prehaps too small . ( weird, on ebay they show them as no cut ones, but on thier site they say cutting is needed ) The plugs from R&G seem okay too, can anyone see any problems with hiding the 4 holes with the corrasponding plugs ? apart from the fact they are pricey for what they are ....... i just ordered the honda hugger from Webike in japan, was 30€ cheaper than my honda dealer who said id have to wait 4 weeks and 45€ cheaper than ebay, now just to see if its the real deal and if the rather over zelous french customs dudes are going to request i pay fees or not, at worst it'll be a fake part and ill have to pay 40€import duties . anyways ...... thanks for your views,opinions, and prehaps first hand experience . feel free to add any other ideas relating to protecting our stunning little VFR's .

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