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  2. rc24dk
    Me neither - I feared it was something regional 🤭.
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  4. Skids

    Decisions

    Skids replied to Shoelib's topic in VFR Info

    Jeez she's not even run in! 😝 Happy riding
  5. vfrgiving
    Why not repair ABS with ABS? Solvent welding is where it's at, not glue or epoxy. Solvent welding is using primer and ABS pipe cement like Oatey Medium Black. Same stuff plumbers use to join ABS pipe together. You can mix up a slurry of cement and ABS bits to build up missing plastic or reinforce large cracks with a raw ABS backing plate. Most recent large repair I did was to a Pyramid plastics Fenda Extenda. Extender had clipped a low curb and split. I solvent welded an ABS backing plate to the inside. GoldwingDocs has an excellent YouTube video on this. Search "Goldwingdocs bodywork"
  6. MBrane

    Decisions

    MBrane replied to Shoelib's topic in VFR Info

    Check the rubber bits/fluids, and ride it like you stole it.
  7. MBrane
    Yeah this is a tough one because you're basically playing 3-D chess. The solution may be to find a virgin example, and build a jig off of it to locate the mounts properly. That is assuming the headstock tab is still straight. Woohoo! A slight bend in the cowl stay can create huge misalignment problems with the side cowl mounts. DAMHIK.
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  9. Burger
    gen6 tbs and airbox installed.... so were cbr coils.... and now.... VID_20260119_172849.mp4
  10. maxredline
    I have a few 5th gens (I wonder about myself sometimes), two of which have had tip overs. I have repaired the cracked and broken ABS plastics with Plastex and Easy Do It. Thanks to YouTube there are a ton of how to repair plastics out there. My problem now is bent fairng stays. Buying on EBay is scetchy I've had sellers say the part is straight but you can tell even by their low quality photo's they are not. Buying new stays are debateable but if you have not referrence youre screwed. I've had to fab a simple attachment bracket on the bottom front of the engine as a previous owner must have hit a speed bump too hard and broke the tab from the cast oil pan. I also bent and straightened out the simple side stays but now have to figure out the front stay that bolts to the head stock. Looking at the stay you cant tell where it was tweeked or needs to be tweeked. Attachement points of the front plastics just do not lign up without tension. I move one thing and other alignment problems present themselves. It leads me to believe there is more than one correction bends needed. The reason I bought the second 5th gen is it is better than the first and the third better than the second (I wonder about myself sometimes). I hoped I would not have to strip the third to get the stay cross measurements but looks like I will. Hopefully I wont need to build a jig to straighten out the stay. It can't be that bad looking at it.
  11. BusyLittleShop
    I check Force-V4 daily... it's my favorite bike forum in the whole world...
  12. Captain 80s

    Decisions

    Captain 80s replied to Shoelib's topic in VFR Info

    Congrats!! And... More pictures!!!
  13. FromMaine

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    FromMaine replied to Shoelib's topic in VFR Info

    Congratulations, looks like a nice pickup. 4500÷28= 161 miles per year........That is a lightly used VFR. From the picture it looks like unmolested stock, which is always my preference. I will resist the urge to type up a checklist that you didn't ask for. 😁 There is a few simple things you can check though that will get you started off right. Happy Trails!
  14. Shoelib

    Decisions

    Shoelib replied to Shoelib's topic in VFR Info

    I would like to thank you all for your input; I am now the proud owner of a 1998 vfr800fi with only 4500 miles!
  15. Thumbs
    I was in there yesterday, the message I get today is "cannot decode raw data", I have no idea WTF is going on there
  16. bmart
    VFRWorld has been down for a few days. Can anyone else get on it?
  17. FromMaine
    As a Mariner I supported the RNLI since 1980 as an overseas member. Retired now, but still fly the flag so to speak. Currently gracing my 2001.🙂
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  19. Dutchy

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    Dutchy commented on VFRBeast's gallery image in Ride Archive

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  20. Dutchy
    Bought at the Raven pub in Ballaugh VID-20240823-WA0026.mp4.be52b73708aa1d4a3a6302a72954b38d (1).mp4
  21. FromMaine
    Took me a while, but finally found the values. Won't be able to get it to 120C, but will.see how close it is at 80C.
  22. FromMaine
    Bonus point for the RNLI/TT pin.
  23. FromMaine
    Regarding your question, I think I might have some mileage bias, but I slightly prefer the 4th Gen, smooth power delivery, easy to work on and absolutely the most neutral handling bike I have ever ridden. It just feels right every time I throw a leg over. But, as mentioned I put 74,000+ miles on the Red Sled, about 3 times around the world, so that factors in. My second favorite was my 91 VFR I had in the UK when I worked there, it was a revelation, even though I had the 4th Gen back in the US. Sold it when I left, but immediately bought a Canadian spec and imported it. Its in my garage. The 5th Gen I've only had for 18 months and about 12,500 miles, all long distance 1,500 to 3000 miles. I'm still getting to know it. Its a great bike, but a bit different from the 3rd and 4th handling wise. I ran the same Bridgestone S23's and then the T32's on both the 4th and 5th, but there is just something, well, different in how it rides. I know the 4th Gen uses 112 link chain vs the 108 link for the 5th Gen. (Yep, ordered a 112 for the 5th not having a clue). So maybe the swingarm pivot is different enough to make a difference? Don't really know. That said, the 5th isn't going anywhere, I'm of that age I can't outride any of my VFR's anyway, so its really just nuances at this stage between them.
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  28. Dutchy
    Redslut complained I give that Italian ho too much attention..... So before she gets all huffy puffy on me.... "Still crazy after all these years.." -Paul Simon The sun goes down - Level 42 Rockit - Herbie 🙂 Hancock For those about to rock (we salute you) -AC/DC
  29. Captain 80s
    I don't blame you at all. Strange times.
  30. Dutchy
    Quick! Before temps drop below zero again!!
  31. Dutchy
    Enough is enough.... After 32 years it is time to place another pin and put the initial one in the bin. Still love yous on a personal level. And I know, it will change SFA...
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  34. maxredline
    Okay, socket head bolts arrived. I found I needed; -1/4 inch ratchet/swivel/extension/socket -Flex extension on screwdriver -Long screw driver To do the job correctly. When installing the throttle body I had to swap front intake boots to make the body fit right. Once installed, checked and tightened I did a compression test and found 3 jugs @ 180 psi and one at 175 psi. This engine has 43,000 kms or 25k miles. I put new treated gas in the tank and the bike started right up. Now I have to think about how to paint myself with my lvlp gun.
  35. Gaz66
    Looks like cockpit on old cop bike, which switch fires up the Blues n two's? 🤣 Jeez, Moose, Deer, Bears n Lynx, WoW, biggest thing we've got to watch out for is a dopey half asleep Badger wandering about in the road, the odd Deer in limited areas. Old 4th Gen 750, never owned one as yet, always liked em tho, howz it ride compared to the 5th Gen?
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