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  2. JZH
    It's not free, but at €5 (plus filament) it is still pretty much a bargain! Ciao, JZH
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  4. JZH
    Welcome! You may be coming from a wee 250, but anyone who's wrestled with a TL1000R will have no problems whatsoever with a VFR! Ciao, JZH
  5. JZH
    If so, it's a poor design for headers intended to be used on street bikes--best avoided. However, poor design is not unique among aftermarket header manufacturers... I realise that this is a different bike, but I was once able to fit the centre stand back onto my RC36-I (3rd gen) by spacing it down ~40mm using thick steel bar. That modification allowed the centre stand to clear the bike's Two Brothers Racing full right-exit exhaust, which TBR assured me "would not fit" with a center stand. However, that mod only worked overall because I had also increased the rear ride height by ~40mm (otherwise it would have been very difficult to get the bike onto the centre stand!) I just mention this because a manufacturer saying "it won't fit" isn't necessarily the last word. Ciao, JZH
  6. Simmso
    This is an old thread but helped me figure out if the Lextek would fit my UK bike with centre stand. Lextek confirmed that it will not fit. "To clarify, the downpipes will not fit with the centre stand installed. The design of our downpipes is larger than the original equipment (OE) downpipes, which means that the centre stand must be removed for proper installation."
  7. Simmso
    Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I've recently purchased a 2014 VFR800f and found some useful info on here. I'm based in Thurrock, near London, UK. I haven't even ridden the bike yet as my insurance is changing over in just over a week. I'm coming from a CBR250R (single cylinder). I really enjoy riding the cbr especially for it's filtering and fuel economy but I wanted something a bit more stable for the motorway roads. Just a little worried about the weight of this VFR but I'm sure I'll get used to it after a while. I've changed the mirrors (aftermarket Kawasaki Ninja) and soon to be adding a R&G cover for the clutch housing to hide the scratches from a previous owner. Previous bikes in order are: NSR125rr, CB600f hornet, TL1000r, GSX-600r SRAD, CBR250r
  8. vfrgiving
    AI be crazy. 20 seconds to type a prompt and....
  9. vfrgiving
    That's a good idea. Although, if forgotten and mixed up it's not that hard to figure out mechanically. I never marked the ends. Roll the throttle tube open and closed with the throttle body ends disconnected and it's easy to see which cable shortens when "giving it the gas". That's the primary and needs to go on top.
  10. mello dude
    Also another tip.... mark each cable end with paint pen so you arent head scratcing on reassembly on which cable goes on top and bottom....
  11. ggathagan
    That's why I bought the other driver: My original version of this is not closed on one end; the length of bit itself is the limiting factor in the amount of space needed. That's essentially the same as what you describe with the advantage of the ratchet. I know it's somewhere, but there's a time factor.
  12. MBrane
    Welcome to the sanitarium. Good bunch here I think you'll like it.
  13. Captain 80s
    I had to read it 3 times before I realized: 1. The "kid" did not paint it. 2. The "kid" was not a "kid". 3. The punctuation mark, a "period", is open to interpretation as much as art is.
  14. vfrgiving
    Another quick tip. Take a photo of the cable ends before you pull them from the bracket. That way when you go to put them back you can set up the thread, bracket and nut spacing as it was. Will make life much easier so you aren't having to fight a ton of adjustment at the business end. also.. if for what ever reason the swivel or offset of choice presents to much bulk to get a straight shot. .. Pull the JIS bit from the driver. slip the box end of a tiny 1/4" combo wrench over the bit. use your thumb and index finger to get this arrangement in place. keep a finger pushing on the backside of the bit as you turn the wrench with your other hand. once cracked loose, you should be able to remove the wrench and roll the bit between your index/thumb to remove the screw,
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  16. St. Stephen
    tough crowd
  17. Knute
    I have for sale my Cardo Freecom 4+ single unit. Been lightly using it for about 3-4 years, works just fine. $100.00 + shipping. Ship to lower 48 US states only. PayPay. As is no returns. If you have any questions please contact me via PM. Thanks for looking. Knute
  18. ggathagan
    I'd forgotten about the difference between JIS and Phillips. I *did* use a Phillips, but I stopped before making a mess of it. I just ordered a set of JIS bits, the swivel head driver and a replacement for my 90-degree ratcheting drive from Amazon. Thanks to all for your input.
  19. Captain 80s
    Apologies if it has been posted before. Stumbled across this today. If you need one, you will instantly know what that is. He's got some other interesting items. I have no affiliation or endorsement. https://cults3d.com/en/users/Bart_VFR/design-collections
  20. mello dude
    Dayton guy here....
  21. Captain 80s
    The chain guard is that same old faux pattern, but the hugger actually looks like a decent CF pattern in those pics. Even after downloading and zooming in.
  22. Rllwjoe
    Thank you for the welcome, Dutchy.
  23. Rllwjoe
    I had the pearl white version. I loved that bike. Wish I hadn't sold it.
  24. Thumbs
    It looks like Pyramid plastics faux CF that I've got Actually I've got an unused faux CF chain guard from them if you're interested
  25. fabio222
    If you're doing a full on refurb of the calipers, clean out the groove where the piston seal sits. The calipers can corrode behind that seal, it's like a light white powder. Clear that out as that dirt and corrosion can push the seal out just enough that the piston can't retract quite enough. Can you push the pistons in by hand when you've unbolted the calipers from the fork leg? You should be able to do, although one might be very tough as that would be operated by the rear brake so there's a longer circuit and there's the PCV and the secondary master cylinder and all of that. If you can't push them and make them move freely I would consider popping them out and cleaning the seal grooves.
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  28. vfrgiving
    Maybe move them to a junk tools bag used for DIY home repairs? I'd get them out of your main vehicle repair tool box though, not worth the chance of a mix up. The thing about JIS bits and drivers is they are perfectly fine (and sometimes superiors choice) to use on Phillips head fasteners. So it wouldn't matter if all you had to grab for were JIS bits since they can handle both.
  29. MBrane
    I don't think I'd go that far, but yeah you need to be using JIS drivers/bits on any Japanese vehicles. Haven't stripped a single head since discovering this. Don't get the cheapest Chineseum ones either get 'em from a quality tool vendor. They are totally worth it.
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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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