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    Baltimore to San Francisco (and back!) on a 1998 VFR800 (May-June 2024)

    Thank you! I put my body through a lot on the trip, the least I could do was document the hell out of it, haha.
    Post by: Rocker1500, Jul 9, 2025 at 4:37 AM in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Baltimore to San Francisco (and back!) on a 1998 VFR800 (May-June 2024)

    Hey all, It's been a long time since I posted in this forum, I think my last post was in the fifth gen forum after a road reflector destroyed the...
    Thread by: Rocker1500, Jul 6, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Parting out a 5 Gen (1999)

    I'm interested in the gauge cluster if it's in working condition, will pm you.
    Post by: Rocker1500, Dec 1, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5TH Gen Clock PCB Repair w/ Pics

    Glad I stumbled on this thread, I had the same issue with mine, at least I just had no power to the LCD screen. Occasionally it would reset itself...
    Post by: Rocker1500, Mar 23, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    It's Dead Jim! Carnage from Road Debris - Squeamish Beware

    Thanks! Yeah it did, I've got about 8k miles on the swapped engine now (~56.5k on the bike). I've done a couple track days since and lots of...
    Post by: Rocker1500, Aug 15, 2016 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Rearsets for Track Days

    Since I can't find a good set of 5th gen rear sets (I need them for track days) I think I either need to make my own or get by with something like...
    Thread by: Rocker1500, Jul 24, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th Gen side fairings on ebay--ends in 3 hours! $100 reserve

    Damn, I could've really used them, my right fairing still has a gaping hole in it.
    Post by: Rocker1500, Dec 20, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    It's Dead Jim! Carnage from Road Debris - Squeamish Beware

    Thanks! Why'd you have to do your swap? Just got here re-registered and inspected today. She's looking good!
    Post by: Rocker1500, Dec 6, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    It's Dead Jim! Carnage from Road Debris - Squeamish Beware

    Guys the geico ship has sailed, I'm still working on trying to get cooperation from VDOT (Virginia department of transportation), but mainly I'm...
    Post by: Rocker1500, Dec 4, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    It's Dead Jim! Carnage from Road Debris - Squeamish Beware

    My dad actually helped me a lot, especially with moving the engine/bike around (I could not have myself). And yeah it feels good to have her back....
    Post by: Rocker1500, Dec 2, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    It's Dead Jim! Carnage from Road Debris - Squeamish Beware

    It's Alive!! Well, no thanks to VDOT or Geico, I finally got the engine swapped for one from an 01'. The below is the first time trying to start...
    Post by: Rocker1500, Dec 1, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Official VFR sighting thread

    Saw a red 7th gen with factory saddlebags this morning while I was caging on I-495N. Made me want to buy one myself Sent from my iPhone using...
    Post by: Rocker1500, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    It's Dead Jim! Carnage from Road Debris - Squeamish Beware

    Yep, it was a road reflector. They are working on the lanes in that area and probably were pulling some up and replacing/moving them. So this one...
    Post by: Rocker1500, Sep 27, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001