VFRworld http://vfrworld.com/forums VFRworld.com, Everything about the Honda VF / VFR , Honda Interceptor, Honda V4, VTEC, and the VFR800 Interceptor. Home of the official VFR Wiki! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://vfrworld.com/forums/red2black/misc/rss.jpg VFRworld http://vfrworld.com/forums Vfr interceptor 500 starting problem? http://vfrworld.com/forums/first-second-generation-1983-1989/27499-vfr-interceptor-500-starting-problem.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:45 GMT to start off i just bought my 86 interceptor last week. it is my first bike and i know nothing about bikes...i mean nothing so if this is a stupid... to start off i just bought my 86 interceptor last week. it is my first bike and i know nothing about bikes...i mean nothing so if this is a stupid question im sorry. my problem is when the battery sits for a while it just completly drains to the point where the headlights even come on. i took the battery to ask powersports and they tested it and it had a full charge. so the other day i jumped the battery and the bike started right up. two hours later it was completly dead again? is this a common problem any suggestons would be great.
thanks ]]> tp91352 http://vfrworld.com/forums/first-second-generation-1983-1989/27499-vfr-interceptor-500-starting-problem.html 3rd Gen Front Wheel/Rotors on a 6th Gen?? http://vfrworld.com/forums/third-fourth-generation-1990-1997/27498-3rd-gen-front-wheel-rotors-6th-gen.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:43 GMT Does anyone know if a 3rd Gen front wheel and rotors can be used on a 6th Gen without modification? EDIT: Sorry for cross posting in the 6rd Gen... Does anyone know if a 3rd Gen front wheel and rotors can be used on a 6th Gen without modification?

EDIT: Sorry for cross posting in the 6rd Gen Forum, I tried to delete one of the posts but I can't find an option to delete a thread.


Regards,
Rollin ]]> Rollin_Again http://vfrworld.com/forums/third-fourth-generation-1990-1997/27498-3rd-gen-front-wheel-rotors-6th-gen.html 6th Gen Front Wheel Compatiblity http://vfrworld.com/forums/sixth-generation-2002-2009/27497-6th-gen-front-wheel-compatiblity.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:56 GMT I've decided that I want to put white wheels on my RWB 6th Gen. I want to keep the stock wheels in their original condition for when I sell the bike in the future. I want to know specifically if 3rd Gen Wheel/Rotors can be used on the 6th Gen without modification.

EDIT: Sorry for cross posting in the 3rd Gen Forum, I tried to delete one of the posts but I can't find an option to delete a thread.

Regards,
Rollin ]]> Sixth Generation 2002-2009 Rollin_Again http://vfrworld.com/forums/sixth-generation-2002-2009/27497-6th-gen-front-wheel-compatiblity.html The Straight Poop on Loweking Kits http://vfrworld.com/forums/modifications/27496-straight-poop-loweking-kits.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:56 GMT I too need a lowering kit for my 6th Gen. What is holding me back is questions about how changing the ride height will affect the handeling dynamics.... I too need a lowering kit for my 6th Gen. What is holding me back is questions about how changing the ride height will affect the handeling dynamics.

IMHO the boys at Honda R&D are right up there with The Almighty as far as being creative geniuses. Therefore I'M loathe to perform elective surgey on Mr. Honda and mines motorcyle.

My $64 question - does lowering the bike affect sttering or stability in any way, at speed or otherwise? If so how?


THX,

MAC ]]> Modifications MiddleAgeCrazy http://vfrworld.com/forums/modifications/27496-straight-poop-loweking-kits.html stop sliding on drivers seat ? http://vfrworld.com/forums/body-modifications/27495-stop-sliding-drivers-seat.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:51 GMT I have started wearing my winter textile trousers and I keep sliding all over my drivers seat, any tips on best material to put on seat as a... I have started wearing my winter textile trousers and I keep sliding all over my drivers seat, any tips on best material to put on seat as a temporary measure till I start wearing my leathers again.

cheers ]]> Body Modifications panman http://vfrworld.com/forums/body-modifications/27495-stop-sliding-drivers-seat.html Happy Birthday knucklexyz, spike7766, honda907, eucredawwg, bigh345, 90VFRRider, CUL8TER, terrinitup, leitesVFR, DaViffer http://vfrworld.com/forums/happy-birthday/27494-happy-birthday-knucklexyz-spike7766-honda907-eucredawwg-bigh345-90vfrrider-cul8ter-terrinitup-leitesvfr-daviffer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:56 GMT 10 members are celebrating their birthday on 11-20-2009:

-knucklexyz (Age: It's a secret!)
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-bigh345 (born in 1966, Age: 43)
-90VFRRider (born in 1966, Age: 43)
-CUL8TER (Age: It's a secret!)
-terrinitup (born in 1970, Age: 39)
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Happy Birthday! ]]> Happy Birthday RVFR http://vfrworld.com/forums/happy-birthday/27494-happy-birthday-knucklexyz-spike7766-honda907-eucredawwg-bigh345-90vfrrider-cul8ter-terrinitup-leitesvfr-daviffer.html Pacificbattery.com SUCKS!!!! BEWARE!!!! http://vfrworld.com/forums/product-reviews/27493-pacificbattery-com-sucks-beware.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:19 GMT I recently ordered a pair of Deltran Battery Tender Jr.s from pacificbattery.com. 2 weeks after paying, and waiting for my order to ship, and sending... I recently ordered a pair of Deltran Battery Tender Jr.s from pacificbattery.com. 2 weeks after paying, and waiting for my order to ship, and sending unanswered emails and phone calls to customer service, I finally cancelled my order. They did answer that email quickly, at least.

They suck, their customer service sucks, and I have no idea about their products because they never ship them.

I'm gonna stick with Cycle Gear. They're having a good one day sale on 11/27/09. If you need anything. They will give various discounts for military/fire/police, multiple orders, etc. Very easy to work with.

There, I feel better now. ]]> Product Reviews Entryleader http://vfrworld.com/forums/product-reviews/27493-pacificbattery-com-sucks-beware.html New bike Finally arived and I got SCREWED! http://vfrworld.com/forums/first-second-generation-1983-1989/27492-new-bike-finally-arived-i-got-screwed.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:20:24 GMT You may remember the 86 vf1000r in ga that was for sale seller had youtube video of the engine noise. I bought it after the carfull examination of... You may remember the 86 vf1000r in ga that was for sale seller had youtube video of the engine noise. I bought it after the carfull examination of the 20+ pictures he sent me. I got my own shipper from u ship.com

The shippper said he could hav it to me in 7 days the contract was for 10 days. well 34 days later it is here I had to threaten to call the cops and report it stolen and delivery date was postponed 5 times. seller was transporting on a flat bed and said he carfully wraps bikes in plastic.

The bike showed up today trashed. It was loosly under a tarp that slapped against the paint for 3000 miles and chaffed it a little, the muffler is ground all the way though, the tail is ground and half gone the subframe is ground down the tail light housing is gone. the muffler pipe broke in half, the front fender gouged real bad, and the belly fairing is shattared at the front.

I said what the hell and the first thing he said was "its not like it fell off the trailer or somthing. he insists that this is the way he picked it up. I asked him where it has been stored for the last month and his response was "it hasnt been ridden the miles are the same" Then I noticed the speedo cable unhooked.

What the hell. He didnt charge me for shipping cause of the time delay that he had 10 excuses for. But what can I do? The uship website is proving worthless. I can find anything about his so called bussinses. "first choice" He is an independent hauler with just a f450 and a big trailer. his phone number is based out of SC. I explained to him that these peices are not replacable.

I need a tail section bad and pipes bad! If anyone has a lead on one please help me out. I can fix everything else.

What can I do? I want this guy to pay!!!!:mad::mad::mad: ]]> monkeymunch http://vfrworld.com/forums/first-second-generation-1983-1989/27492-new-bike-finally-arived-i-got-screwed.html WANTED: 4th Gen Left side fairing, very interested http://vfrworld.com/forums/buying-selling/27491-wanted-4th-gen-left-side-fairing-very-interested.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:19:25 GMT I am interested in getting the left side mid fairing for a 4th gen interceptor. I would prefer red but would consider any color and any condition,... I am interested in getting the left side mid fairing for a 4th gen interceptor. I would prefer red but would consider any color and any condition, please call at 717-515-0064 or email with what you have. ]]> BlackMarketBikez http://vfrworld.com/forums/buying-selling/27491-wanted-4th-gen-left-side-fairing-very-interested.html Inexpensive, homemade neck warmer.... http://vfrworld.com/forums/gear-accessories/27490-inexpensive-homemade-neck-warmer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:06 GMT FIND a grotty old sweatshirt or sweatpants--the ones you spilled paint on-- and cut as shown..... start long and custom fit so it slips on... FIND a grotty old sweatshirt or sweatpants--the ones you spilled paint on-- and cut as shown..... start long and custom fit so it slips on tight.

You can tuck it under your helmet to seal air from blowing on your face and greatly reduce wind noise also.
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]]> squirrelman http://vfrworld.com/forums/gear-accessories/27490-inexpensive-homemade-neck-warmer.html Helmet noise http://vfrworld.com/forums/general-vfr-discussions/27489-helmet-noise.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:06 GMT Been ridin the Vif a lot and lov-in it, everything, except the WIND NOISE! Also researching everything and any-thing I could try to help the loud... Been ridin the Vif a lot and lov-in it, everything, except the WIND NOISE! Also researching everything and any-thing I could try to help the loud BUZZ above 60 mph. I was to the point of just cutting down the screen or removing-it:crazy: Comming from a naked, the air stream is very Quiet....If I stick my head way above the screen its quiet. I have been sporting my $500 BellStar carbon fiber helmet,(it fits me great)on all my rides... Sunday I thought I would try my $110 GMax lid just for kicks. I was amazed,, much quieter, not perfect but better, certainly livable. Tried the "STAR" again today, same loud booming. I dont think its the windscreen, its the darn helmet! I like the GMax but it has a lot of "lift" and it's fit is not as good and its not as lite. How do you figure these things out without buying seven different helmets and five different screens?....I need a new HELMET! PS.. I always wear 30db earplugs../.....Thoughts???:confused: ]]> General VFR Discussions ilovheros http://vfrworld.com/forums/general-vfr-discussions/27489-helmet-noise.html Another VF500F fork question - repacking http://vfrworld.com/forums/first-second-generation-1983-1989/27488-another-vf500f-fork-question-repacking.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:34:21 GMT I was hoping some of you folks with fork experiance could take a look at these pictures and tell me what the odds are that these sliders will accept... I was hoping some of you folks with fork experiance could take a look at these pictures and tell me what the odds are that these sliders will accept seals.

There's some damage at the top of the slider tube and there is some amount of out-of-round. I've never done forks. I can see from the parts list what order the seals go in but it's hard to tell where everything seats. There are some nicks in the tube too but I can try to polish down any high spots. :frown:

Clearly the right answer would be to replace them but that just isn't a likely option at this point unless they fall from the sky right into my lap. I can attempt to massage some of the damage out of the tube... Anyway, both tubes have some damage in the same spot. I'm sure one of you can tell me how this happens but all I can figure is some dummy uses ratchet strap hooks on the fork tubes during transport.:crazy:

This is the outboard side of the left hand tube. The tube on the left has the worst damage.


Another photo from the front of the bike. Because of the orientation, you see color removed from the tube in the bottom of the picture. This is the inboard side of the tube and that is just from a line chaffing over the years. Look at the outboard side of the photo (top of the picture) and see the deformation.
]]> tinkerinWstuff http://vfrworld.com/forums/first-second-generation-1983-1989/27488-another-vf500f-fork-question-repacking.html New Member from Tennessee http://vfrworld.com/forums/introductions/27487-new-member-tennessee.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:38 GMT Hello all! Had numerous bikes before but picking up my first VFR Saturday. Getting a new leftover 08 ABS from a dealer in Chattanooga, Tn I still can... Hello all!
Had numerous bikes before but picking up my first VFR Saturday.
Getting a new leftover 08 ABS from a dealer in Chattanooga, Tn
I still can not believe the price. $6683 plus TTL:eek:
Yes they are all gone, they had 8 and sold all of them this week at that price.
Just happened to check the website Monday night and called Tues and placed a deposit.
Can't wait till Saturday!:thumbsup: ]]> Introductions RxCritical http://vfrworld.com/forums/introductions/27487-new-member-tennessee.html Love that purrrrr! http://vfrworld.com/forums/sixth-generation-2002-2009/27486-love-purrrrr.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:26 GMT Hi - I currently ride a Suzuki M50. While it's been a sweet ride for 16,000 miles I love what I see and especially HEAR from the VFR bikes. That whirring purr you can hear on the 2010 VFR 'teaser' website is awesome. I want to step up my motorcycling to the next level and a VFR looks and sounds right.

It's funny, my V-twin M50 actually kind of purrs on takeoff, with the stock exhaust that's real quiet.
I doubt I'd have the cash ($20K?) for the coming new 2010 1200 VFR but maybe I could do up to $10K for a good used one.

My question to those in the know here is, which of the years 2007 - 2009 is the best VFR overall? And is there one year which has the most upright ergos? It would be great to have a bike with a more "standard" riding position vs, leaning over so much as with most sportbikes clipons' Thanks for any insights! ]]> Sixth Generation 2002-2009 billfcp http://vfrworld.com/forums/sixth-generation-2002-2009/27486-love-purrrrr.html Not looking good.... http://vfrworld.com/forums/third-fourth-generation-1990-1997/27485-not-looking-good.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:18:02 GMT Got my 520 chain conversion kit in over the weekend... Looks all pretty even if they did send a gold chain instead of silver - don't care enough to cross ship even though Sum Of All Parts offered...

However... This is the first chain bike I've owned - Previously I've had (Magnas, Sabers, a Z1300) were all shaft drive... The VFR (97) is new to me and since I don't know the maintenance history on the bike, I just ordered a full conversion kit (Stock front, +2 rear)... So I've never messed with the adjuster before... Discovered that my tool kit was missing the big adjuster wrench, but the local Honda deal had one, so...

Everything went smoothly until here at the end, front sprocket just slipped off (major grungy, but not stuck), really big honking bolt cutters fixed the master link, everything lined up nice... Until I went to adjust the rear wheel to all the way up so that I can figure the chain length...

Following the (excellent, BTW) how-to on here, I loosened the 17mm nut on the butt of the swing arm and tried to adjust the bearing holder, however it took a couple of taps with the mallet to get it to move either way - it freed up some, but was/is notably stiff, is that usual? The real though is that it appears to not so much move the wheel back and forth as side-to-side... I adjusted it counter-clockwise about 3 times and noticed that the front of the tire was contacting the swing arm... I'm assuming that this is a *bad*thing*... :frown: adjusting it clockwise seems to pull it off the swing arm but I'm wondering what this indicates... Bent rear axle? Is it because the rear tire is in the air not on the ground? (It's on the center stand) Because I didn't have the chain on? None of those (except the bent axle) seem likely, but I though I'd ask before borrowing a truck and hauling it to the Honda dealer (so much for saving a few bucks by doing it at home, LOL!) ]]> bakayara http://vfrworld.com/forums/third-fourth-generation-1990-1997/27485-not-looking-good.html