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  1. mello dude replied to the thread Bike for Sale 1999 VFR 800 for sale in Va.

    Very nice 5th gen! Good luck with the sale...:thumbs:

    May 8, 2026 at 6:57 AM
  2. mello dude liked Aaron Richardson's post in the thread Bike for Sale 1999 VFR 800 for sale in Va.

    Thinking about moving my '99 VFR 800 on. It's absolutely excellent, but it's one of nine bikes in our stable, and things that can handle...

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  3. mello dude liked Prime Target's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.

    Front brake master disassembly and reassembly. The outer piston seal was leaking but the internal seals still looked good. Snap ring...

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  4. mello dude liked Captain 80s's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.

    If everything is going to be used soon, no issues. But if your are rebuilding to be used in the future, the brake fluid with absorb...

    May 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
  5. mello dude replied to the thread Mert Lawwill has passed away at the age of 85.

    A hero of the passed times,, R.I.P.

    May 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
  6. mello dude replied to the thread 1st annual Chili Cook-Off.

    OMG, that sounds soooo good! Mmmm! Cool you won! Serve mine with a bottle of DeShutes Dark Porter! :)

    May 7, 2026 at 12:07 PM
  7. mello dude replied to the thread Brake caliper pistons.

    May as well add....for reassembly, I like the white Silicone grease, vs the red rubber grease that is sometimes suggested. Just personal...

    May 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
  8. mello dude liked Bazza's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.

    Nice photos and your brake parts look great! Pretty straight forward job, once you get the first one done and realize how everything...

    May 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM
  9. mello dude replied to the thread Brake caliper pistons.

    The solid side of the pistons go inward, the open side contact the pads.. Like this example......

    May 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM
  10. mello dude liked Terry Smith's post in the thread Ooops - I Fell off the wagon again.

    N+2, baby!

    May 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
  11. mello dude replied to the thread Ooops - I Fell off the wagon again.

    That old Honda is cool..:cool:

    May 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
  12. mello dude replied to the thread COOKSTOWN 100 2026.

    Awesome! Soooo cool! Yes, thanks Thumbs :)

    May 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM