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  2. The Phantom
    Thanks for the heads up. About to embark on some (further) customisation of one of my VFRs front ends, and will probably use/need their expertise.
  3. The Phantom
    Missed my Anniversary too...
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  5. St. Stephen
    Yeah, well said, same here. That nub stops a smooth foot move to shift. Maybe not a problem during a track day but we'll see. MBrane, I'm a SIDI fan too, both sets--touring and track day. The boots have always worked for me on many bikes, love 'em.
  6. Captain 80s
    For me its not aluminum vs rubber. I have both between my many bikes. Those pronounced raised nubs on the end of the stock aluminum pegs would bug the shit out of me. I can see them catching my boot when I want to move out towards the end, and I can see feeling that nub, and getting tired of it, when I have my boot out there in a series of corners. Plus those pegs in general would be eating the shit out of my boot souls. I get we want our feet to stay where we put them, but man.
  7. MBrane
    Interesting. I have the solid aluminum pegs on the day/track bike, and the stock rubber pads on the commuter. I don't have a problem with either, and ride with balls of my feet on the pegs 90% of the time. Maybe something to do with your boot soles? I wear SIDIs. I like the rubber pads on the commuter for the little bit of cushion they provide though I don't do any touring these days.
  8. St. Stephen
    My first mod. 400lb, 100hp, great quick shifter, but...the footpegs. I ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs, so lots of moving feet/boots around. The stock pegs do keep your feet in place, but I can't slide the left foot forward, have to lift. So, ordered a rubber set, generic Piagio product. More to follow. stock pegs, more like motocross...
  9. Captain 80s
    MUCH MUCH easier to find the correct upper. The lowers on the later versions are actually 2 more pieces each side with new mounting points. Plus you have really good lowers already. You're gonna be painting at some point so small cracks and rash are not the end of the world. Pretty easily fixed and reenforced. You have time, so take your time. I would spend the time looking for an OEM piece, the aftermarket fiberglass uppers are not plug and play usually and harder to look really good.
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  11. Stormnorman
    Ahhh darn!! Do you know if it would take much work to fit 88 year lowers if I found them or would it be direct bolt on?
  12. St. Stephen
    I have ranted many times about those HD tariffs over the years but honestly, it meant I was just barely able to afford a left-over 1985 VF700 in 1986. My first VF(R). Yup, just shortened the stroke, everything else pretty much the same. Made over 60 hp!
  13. vfrgiving
    It's fine. I've had all sorts of random cans on 5th gens of the years. Stock, mild steel collector-link pipe failure on ride so trek home 100 miles was open header, two bros, Yoshimura, various Delkevic. No mapping for any. Here's Delkevic's eBay listing for their 8" shorty with link pipe for 2014 VFR800F
  14. orener
    To be fair, I think re-tuning post-exhaust change is to keep the engine running well (e.g., not too lean) for longevity purposes - performance gain reasons excluded.
  15. 3rdgenred
    I have a bunch of parts. Complete bikes & spares. I recently tripped on some while on crutches. 🤐 After licking my wounds, I realized I need to thin the herd. ***Ask. I may have something you seek.*** --I've been building a horde for a bit-- Quick interest list : 3rd gen -stock seats -white Corbin with black -black Corbin with red -a few different exhausts: -rc30 left exit (came to me from an imported bike, its been cut up, but all pieces are fixable) -tbr left exit, needs love, came off a complete-ish bike(front headers were damaged, and I have stock replacements that would work. -3rd gen engines & parts -carbs for 3rd & 4th gen. -a 94-97 engine complete or parts. -center stand(s) and hardware, one has been cleanly repaired) -multiple factory fairing pieces. Some damaged, some not. i am starting to get around so i' be able to see more of what's out there. 5th gen: -Two complete titled bikes i am in process of seeing if I want to build one back up. Both have been sitting Again, this is just a quick list. Private message as always. Tag
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  16. Captain 80s
    Whoa! Early adopter!!
  17. Captain 80s
    Stroke. Piston diameter is the same, but the pistons are different. I've read that some club level racers were swapping RC26 pistons into their RC24s for a higher compression ratio.
  18. JZH
    I recall being a bit reluctant to move from the Big List to one of those newfangled "forums", but I must have registered at the first opportunity, because my profile says I joined August 20, 2002! Thanks, Miguel. Ciao, JZH
  19. vfrgiving
    ^ It's not like there are jets needing changed. These are fuel injected bikes. You can experiment with different cans and db killing baffles all day long. Sure you could buy a power commander and squeeze out a few more ponies with an exhaust of your choosing. But my opinion is if you want "gains" you get a Fireblade. I'm playing around with VFR exhaust cause I like the sound. Now if your Power commander reasons are for smoother fueling and throttle feel, ok I'm cool with that but. "iM geTting mOrE POweR" 🤣 buy a CBR.
  20. JZH
    Just curious: How did Honda lose the 50cc? Smaller pistons? Ciao, JZH
  21. Captain 80s
    Yes, it was Reagan-era tariffs that spawned the 700cc bikes for the US market. For 86, you are far more likely to come across a 700 (RC26) than a 750, as the tariff was quite steep. 86 came in three flavors, R/W/B 750, R/W/B 700 and a Special Edition Pearl White 700. In 1987, all VFRs for the US were 700s, the VFR700F2. Available in Pearl Crescent White and a gorgeous Candy Wave Blue & Silver. The US did not get any of the heavily revised 1988/89 VFRs, but there were some left over 1987 on showroom floors in 1988. Sabres and Magnas got 700 versions as well. The Nighthawk was made in a 700cc version too for the US from 1984-86, the CB700SC. The V-Twin Shadows also got 700cc versions.
  22. Captain 80s
    After getting the link, I was wrong about a re-pop, but right about the year. Sorry dude. DESCRIPTION: Model: VFR 750 RC24 Year: 1988
  23. Sweeper
    Wow, time flies! Joined in August of 05 and have been here almost daily. I've only missed about three SpringRides in that time. The friends that this forum has brought me are the ones who taught me how to ride a motorcycle rather than operate one. Thank you Slammer.
  24. orener
    My understanding was that unless you change headers, or remove baffle in the slip-on (assuming it has one), re-tune isn't necessary...
  25. nickbutt2000
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  27. Ughandi
    fun to hear the comparison. changing cans really makes a difference! Be sure to re-tune after you settle on one!
  28. Stormnorman
    I heard Reagan had a part to play in that to save Harley Davidson with the 750cc and up tariff! (I do know we got some 700cc versions but not sure how many came over here and what years after '86). Its too bad since the this gen is my favorite in terms of aesthetics and weight! I actually thought about maybe trying to import one here from Japan before finding this VFR. This is the full link to the cowl: https://www.ebay.com/itm/197846800422 I'm not sure if its rep or not but hope it works!
  29. Stormnorman
    Ahh my bad I gotta work on my reading comprehension haha. *Awesome outcome!
  30. Bronsk69
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  31. Captain 80s
    It also looks like that might be a 88/89 version, that will not jive with your lowers. They changed the VFR quite a bit in 88 even though they look very similar. The US did not get the 88/89 version. Hopefully I'm wrong about what you bought. EDIT: I think I'm wrong. It just looks weird from a couple angles. Is that a "new" reproduction piece? I know there are some sellers from Poland that are doing that sort of thing.
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    1. HispanicSlammer

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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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