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    5th gen Steering Stem Bearings Replacment the Joey_Dude method (read: cheap)

    When installing bearings you cool (freeze) the shaft that the bearing is being install on and cool (freeze) the races to install. Freezing the...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Better more comfy grips? Helibar Risers?

    I like the oxfords. They were replacing an older set that were still working but figured I would never get them off the old bars.
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    my son rides my VFR800 for the first time

    Yup..I'm over at the Hawk Forum too! Great group of folks!
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    my son rides my VFR800 for the first time

    Mine is itching to start riding. He has a 1982 CB750C that will require some work before it is road worthy so I am going to let him learn on my...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 14, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Better more comfy grips? Helibar Risers?

    I have handle bars (Renthal 755) on my 1999 with risers bolted through the triple I think $120 for all of it. My father in law is setting his 2002...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 14, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Adding electrical gadgets to 1999 VFR800

    I guess I should have said the Oxford's can draw no more than 5 as that is what they are fused for. I think the max draw on them is 3amp. I have...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Mar 16, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Adding electrical gadgets to 1999 VFR800

    I have Oxford grips and they draw less than 5 amps. I have a relay installed that feeds power to a 6 circuit fuse block that is powered on...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Mar 16, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    To wave or not to wave?

    I get kinda tired of waving at times...Did you ever consider how much of an ass hat is on that other bike?
    Post by: Hatchet67, Sep 25, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    What did you ride before...

    1989 KDX200 (sold) 1986 CB700sc (sold) 1989 NT650gt (will never sell) and now on the 1999VFR
    Post by: Hatchet67, May 16, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Destroyed my Swingarm, take my advice.

    I need one of those!
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Should I buy it?

    My wife took a beginners class through the local Harley dealer a few years ago, taught her everything I had no patience to teach her (especially...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Destroyed my Swingarm, take my advice.

    I'm very late to jump on this band wagon and forgive me as I didn't read all the posts but it appears the OP "torqued" the nuts down on the...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Should I buy it?

    Buy it for your wife to ride. I can't ride two up and my wife isn't keen on it either. She let me get a VFR recently and now she can ride the Hawk...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 25, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Bags for '98 VFR

    I am using a set of Nelson Riggs bags and am in the process of making a rack for them. I'm too cheap to buy GIVI and I think they make the bike...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 25, 2014 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Looking for the best after market air filter that will work well without a custom tune!

    The more dirt that accumulates on the filter the better the filter is able to trap more (smaller) particles of dirt. The only way to tell if the...
    Post by: Hatchet67, Apr 17, 2014 in forum: Mechanics Garage