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  2. Sirbike
    The shock came back from Traxxion. Nice getting that all hooked up with the swingarm and the gas tank mounted. Easy things to do after a long day. When taking the bike apart, wheels off in particular, it ended up with the center stand committed in the down position blocking access to the linkage bolt. Off came the spring and its bracket. It took a couple tries to get it back on but it happened.
  3. Sirbike
    I just used my no mar bar last night for the first time to mount a tire on a recently powder coated wheel for my ST1300. My harbor freight stand is set up not to scratch rims. The only materials touching my rim are the, what is it nylon?, fittings on the bar and leather in the clamps. Knowing what I know but putting my self in a position of not being able to change my own tires, I would ask if metal ever touches the rim. If I were the service guy not wanting to give an absolute guarantee of no problems, I would say I can’t guarantee the quality of the powder coated wheel but I can guarantee that I won’t scratch it.
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  5. eastbowl2
    This is it: https://rammount.com/products/ram-b-309-1u. The pics and video should show you how it works.
  6. landlover
    Hi, thank you. Do you by chance have a picture of what you referring to "clutch bracket"? I was thinking there was no room on the handlebars but if there is some type of bracket to put in between the clamp on the handlebars for clutch or brake lever lever that is a good idea. Thanks again.
  7. Gazzaboo
  8. Gazzaboo
    Yes that seems to be the order of the day so best get on with it paint ordering time 👍
  9. vfrgiving
    If you got the scratch, Rabaconda. Many MANY tires have been through mine.
  10. St. Stephen
    At the risk of turning this into a minor oil thread, I wholeheartedly agree with FromMaine and bmart. We're all in it for different reasons, so the scratched wheel issue is more important to some more than others. But in my mind there is a big difference between scratching and a safety issue. Yeah, I was pissed the last time the same thing happened to me, those stupid scratches are still there. But it is not a safety issue, and the bike looks pretty good for almost nine years old. If I have the skill, experience, tools, and honestly, the interest of Captain 80's, fromMaine, Cogswell, Terry, and pretty much all of the regular contributors here, of course I'll do it myself. But as you may have noticed, I'm more interested in the ride. (but OK, I do wish that techs charging $100 per hour could change a tire without damaging my wheels) 😉
  11. vfrgiving
    And speaking of the Dragon.... any Honda V4 fans looking for unique accommodations in that area this summer. FYI, there is a hotel with a RC30 and RC45 next to each other in the lobby. In your room could be a Ducati, RSV4, Fireblade etc.. You get to keep the room key card (which is the bike of your room) and walk with a shirt for your room. isn't 100% done, they still have some rooms to build out. https://www.hotels.com/ho3900370944/motorcycle-inn/ https://www.motorcycleinn.com/
  12. bmart
    If it is a question, it shouldn't be. This. Only this.
  13. bmart
    Mount tires...lots of tires, and enjoy it. The next guy will change it all anyway.
  14. eastbowl2
    I don't have your bike but will chime in in case it's helpful. I've used Garmin GPS for many years, first on my 2002 VFR and then on my 2012. I've always mounted it from the clutch bracket with a RAM arm. I'm currently using the XT2 which i think is the same dimensions as the XT3. Works great.
  15. landlover
    Hi, am thinking of buying a Garmin Zumo XT3. It is not my intention of wasting the boards time but I work a lot and I don't want to research this. What location options do I have on the Deluxe model? Is stem mount the only option? If that is the case is the RAM stem mount the best option? What options and ideas are there please? Thank you.
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  17. St. Stephen
    Oh man that RC-51 ready for a race! Why did I sell mine last summer? Thanks for the pix.
  18. Terry
    Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away...while not common, there were quite a few bikes in the 80's that had either a dedicated VM, or a dual purpose VM/fuel gauge. CBX750F below. I'm pretty sure my 2020 Vespa GTS300 had voltage included in the data available through the TFT display.
  19. Terry
    Webike Japan has them in stock.
  20. Terry
    The slave cylinder is independent of the crankcase so no oil will be lost. I don't know what the OEM friction material is but I've never had an issue with them slipping like yours, so I wouldn't be inclined to be replacing the clutch parts just yet. I have done this (on my 5th gen and 6th gen) with about 90,000km, no slip issue but they were getting kind of grabby with a narrow engagement point, and new friction discs made for much smoother wider take-up. You can change out clutch plates without draining the oil by leaving the bike on the sidestand. Just don't drop any parts into the sump....
  21. Shoelib
    What material are the factory friction plates made of? While toying with the idea with a rebuild (slave cylinder and plates/springs) I looked into different friction materials and heard of certain materials expanding under heat and achieving better grip. Is it possible the factory plates are cork or the like and achieve better grip when hot and expanded? At any rate my next step is to crack open the slave cylinder for the first time in 30 years. Does that also require draining oil again? Tips are appreciated
  22. Gazzaboo
    There’s my problem they all look good I can’t make up my mind but I need to choose soon as I’m ready for paint
  23. Burger
    pretty high, the wax choke is a common failure point. the other part that makes me suspect the choke is that you also said it's backfiring, i can't think of anything else that would make it do that.
  24. FromMaine
    Is it a rideable motorcycle? Or a museum piece? Your call.
  25. Cogswell
    Tight connections do not guarantee good ones. Over more than a quarter century, the connectors can build up oxidation and impede current flow. Disconnecting them all and after cleaning treating with Oxgard (not di-electric grease) can be of help. Why manufacturers do not provide a volt meter is a mystery - fitting one can give early warning of a deteriorating charging system. There was a post long ago of how people had mounted one - IIRC there were around 20+ different ways it had been done. The 5th gens' OEM R/R's are notorious for performing poorly - mine did not make it to 10,000 miles before voltage was falling with increasing RPM. The 847 has been a good choice for many owners. Lastly, a good upgrade on a 5th gen is to swap to a 6th gen stator and flywheel (both req'd). I was getting around 14 going down the road - at a stop with the fan it was getting low 12's. After the stator / flywheel swap it's 14.5 cruising with the fan running results in a low 13 volt reading. There are a couple of tutorials for doing that on the forum somewhere.
  26. vfrgiving
    Later January well into February was a complete wash, but otherwise my mileage op-tempo remains high. Few hundred on the VFR and 5K down on the Valkyrie in 2026. Already been down to Deal's Gap (that was 1K+ round trip) and went to check out AHRMA do their thing. View from Foothills Pkwy and AHRMA paddock
  27. veeeee4
    Anyone know where I can get new cush drive rubbers for a fourth generation. So far I have only found them on CMSNL, partzilla doesn't stock them. Honda part number 41241-MT4-000 Thank you
  28. Cogswell
    ^^^ That. Have confidence in where you go - cry once when you pay rather than forever each time you look at your scarred wheels. Some investment can make this a DIY job you can do with confidence. I've never scratched my rims or those of a few friends. I use a mojo lever, rigged a satellite dish mounting bracket to a post with a long 2x4 for bead breaking and a 14" car wheel with heater hose on the lip to support the wheel during changing. There are a few more minor tools needed. Then I use a Marc Parnes balancer after mounting. It's just my way, there are others. Do a bit of research and you can definitely do it. I think Cycle Gear locally charges $30 per, so by saving $60 on every set it's long since paid for itself. The psychology of saving $60 per set makes me more willing to change them out vs trying to wring every last mile out of set, particularly prior to a long trip. Beautiful 8th gen BTW. It would be a great photo op next to a '93. Cheers
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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Close up

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

      My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers

       

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      I Am Back !

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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