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Thanks, I'm sorry to hear that.

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.

Missed my Anniversary too... joined after 5-6 years on the Big List (bought my first VFR in 1998).

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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

Whoa! Early adopter!!

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.

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

^ 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.

Just curious: How did Honda lose the 50cc? Smaller pistons? Ciao, JZH

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.

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

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.

My understanding was that unless you change headers, or remove baffle in the slip-on (assuming it has one), re-tune isn't necessary...

fun to hear the comparison. changing cans really makes a difference! Be sure to re-tune after you settle on one!

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!

Ahh my bad I gotta work on my reading comprehension haha. *Awesome outcome!