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    PCIII and Recall

    The comment: I have ridden all the new bikes and my '07 is one of the finest running machines ever. Funny to see guys do all these "mods" and...
    Post by: ikavo, Nov 30, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Who has used their ABS?

    This comes up a bunch....if you do a search in here you'll find some long threads on it. Folks tend to be pretty split on the issue. K
    Post by: ikavo, Oct 8, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Potential Buell convert

    Ducati st3 should be on the radar too. If I had had the cash I'd be riding one now. Can't beat the torque, lightness, nibleness. And parts are,...
    Post by: ikavo, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    how many miles is too much?

    + one on superfastwannabe's post for me. He was way more articulate than I was, and more on point - $5k seems rich. K
    Post by: ikavo, Sep 27, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    how many miles is too much?

    I'd differ from the other responses a little. Assuming the avg VFR can go to 100K miles (probably accurate if taken care of), the bike has...
    Post by: ikavo, Sep 27, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    04 vfr cutting out

    Hi, If it is happening somewhat randomly, can you tell us if it is on a full or partial tank of fuel? That *can* be symptomatic of a dirty fuel...
    Post by: ikavo, Sep 18, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    2002 VFR800 running hot, I think???

    Switching to full synthetic oil dropped my temps slightly. Maybe less friction? K
    Post by: ikavo, Sep 12, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    5th Gen pipes on a 6th gen

    I had someone do this on my bike. The temp doesn't actually change much at all, surprisingingly. Weight does drop, of course, though. In fact,...
    Post by: ikavo, Aug 30, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    04 v-tec cluch adjustment? feel?

    I can check the manual either tonight or tomorrow night to confirm, but on a hydrolic assembly the fluid is supposed to backfill from the M/C as...
    Post by: ikavo, Aug 29, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Bonehead mishaps

    Oh yeah, and Danimal, I had a bmw gspd (the old airhead ones), and I pulled up at my girlfriends house, got off the bike and walked towards her...
    Post by: ikavo, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Bonehead mishaps

    I can't resist bonehead files. Too funny for words usually. I have one too of course (maybe several, but one in particular). New VFR, like 700...
    Post by: ikavo, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    I must be doing it wrong

    Bubba, Glad to know you liked the course too. Best money I ever spent. I'm going a second time in late Sept, to get a refresher and to take my...
    Post by: ikavo, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    I must be doing it wrong

    Here's another awesome course/instructor that has schools nationwide. I have taken his course. It is awesome. He also wrote a great book that...
    Post by: ikavo, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    New VFR Input on buying.

    Honda has about the best ABS I've ridden. Much less rough when it kicks in than BMW. Like usual, the Honda engineers kicked a$$. I ride about...
    Post by: ikavo, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    How to (profitably) get rid of old exhaust

    I had no idea folks were interested. The first guy to come get them (and maybe give me a case of good beer) can have them..... K
    Post by: ikavo, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013