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    Seat Comparo Stock v. Corbin v. Sargent

    Great info on the seats and thanks for the comparison. I had the Corbin on my '02 VFR and liked it a lot. It was pretty stiff at first but after...
    Post by: HotLap, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Valve check interval for 2007 VFR800?

    Boston, I too had heard the interval had been raised to 20K miles...have you checked the OM maintenance table...I'll see if I can find mine this...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 5, 2009 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    My 2007 R/W/B is down for the count

    I hope that both you and your daughter get well soon and am very glad to hear that you will both fully recover. Hang in there my friend, try and...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 5, 2009 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    New VFR Owner & Member

    I had a 95 Magna with the v4 - excellent bike with plenty of power...wish I still had it as an "around towner"! Sorry, thought I was replying...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 5, 2009 in forum: Introductions
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    catalytic converter

    Because a motorcycle does have to be smog (and noise) compliant when it is first sold as new...the manufacturer is responsible to make certain...
    Post by: HotLap, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Changed the clutch fluid today... WOW!!

    I've always wondered why the clutch fluid gets so dirty so fast. Since it is a closed system, it must the exteme heat jsut cooking the fluid?...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    another 'am i running too hot' thread?

    While I do understand where you are coming from...I still would like to find a way for it to run cooler. As when it's 220+ degrees, the engine is...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    09 Vfr

    Ummm seems like the same old hype to me...been talking about a V5 for years and, honestly that picture doesn't look like much of a change from the...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Changed the clutch fluid today... WOW!!

    Don't shoot the messanger....but if you change the clutch and brake fluids per the maintanence schedule (every 24 mos - IIRC) it won't get so...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Will a 1989 Honda Hurricane outrun my VFR???

    Just be safe with this guy and while I don't know much about the older 1000cc Hurricanes, my 07 VFR wouldn't stand a chance against my bone stock...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Surging throttle during light accelleration.

    Couple of things: 1) are you referring to the surging/flat spot at about the 4K RPM level? My '02 had this pretty severe (as did many of the...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    New Owner

    Juliani - welcome to the VFR!! It's a fantastic bike for your 1st sport bike and has the luxury of being a great long distance bike as well. I...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    1st distance ride

    LOL...so true - except I just sold my CBR1KRR and it had the WORST seat you can imagine...hard as a plank and slightly tilted forward (go figure)...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Corbin Seats for the VFR 800 VTEC?

    tekrider - I had the Corbin "Gunfighter" on my '02 and liked it a lot. Any bike seat is eventually going to be uncomfortable on a long enough...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    another 'am i running too hot' thread?

    Your temps are very similar to my '02 VFR. It ran hot - especially on warmer days and in slow traffic. One day I was going over the Cuesta Grade...
    Post by: HotLap, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013