Larger versions (up to 6mp) of all the photos can be seen here: Installing PowerPole connectors on the VFR - a set on Flickr
First, I made a 6' extension cable to practice with the crimper and feeding the contacts into the connectors. This turned out to be a good idea....
I keep my '86 VFR on a BatteryTender when it's parked in the garage, because due to schedule and weather, I don't ride it nearly often enough....
Thanks for the tip on the air injection. It's not a problem my particular bike has, but I hadn't considered it's impact.
Air Fuel Ratio Gauge for measuring air fuel ratio by NGK. The Powerdex NGK AFX Air Fuel Ratio Monitor. I'm thinking about picking one up to...
I'm getting an Aerostitch one-piece roadcrafter soon (one's on the way for a test-fit), and I'm still debating colors. I like the looks of the...
I don't run the solo seat cowl, after the battery died, and the cowl stopped me from being able to get the seat off (since the tools to remove the...
Sweet!! Ok, those ARE the bolts I've been eyeing for using as anchors... Although I may need to clearance the body to get thin barstock or an...
Is there a UK or EU parts fiche site for Honda motorcycles? I keep finding US-only sites.
so they bolted to the seat, and not the subframe?
Did UK or Europe bikes come with rear grab handles? If so, does anyone have picks of where/how they mounted?
Ahh, they snuck grab rails into gen2 over there? Interesting, I'll need to look into that. I ended up using the turn signal and foot pegs, but...
Stock fairings are ABS, should melt easily. The aftermarket options I've seen are all fiberglass. The ABS is pretty light, but my 24yo fairings...
Can't help you on the sale (wrong side of the pond), but I am interested in how you mounted up the wing-rack in the back. Can you post pics of...
You don't *NEED* a right-angle screwdriver, if you're in a pinch, unless your hands are hams and fingers are sausages. Just wear good mechanics...
A bunch of people with Hawk GTs do this mod: Honda Hawk brake line through swingarm - a set on Flickr Nicely cleans stuff up.
I missed the bit with the motorcycle tire on a car rim. :) Is the wheel retention at the edges of the rim any different for a MC wheel vs. car?
Maybe for drag racing.... not if you have to corner.
35 miles each way, half of which are santa cruz mtn twisties (very popular with squids on weekends). The first few commutes were hell, and the...
My "driveway" is a 1/2-mile long grade, 20% in places, with about a 700ft climb overall. Maybe just romp it up the hill? The switchbacks at the...
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