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    Danm Deer

    Well the insurance co totaled the bike -- said repair est was $5900!! I could have kept the bike for salvage, but they wanted $900 for it and I...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 25, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Chain question

    One thought to consider: I've noticed the aluminum rear sprockets seem sensitive to dirt and other contamination -- here in NJ the crap they put...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Danm Deer

    Thanks Dude - I'll try that
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 14, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Airbox mod for VFR800

    Very interesting dyno-info, if the insurance pays to fix my bike, I'll try it.
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 14, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Danm Deer

    Usaa is giving me the run-around about my gear, and that's starting to piss me off. My Triumph is insured with Progressive and they will cover...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 14, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Danm Deer

    I'm hoping insurance pays for a new helmet, my suit seems ok. The bike might be repairable, but there are alot of expensive broken pieces. Upper...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 14, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Airbox mod for VFR800

    Ahhhh... The great question: does it actually make the bike faster? I guess if you think it's faster then it must be! :) I've done the flapper...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Danm Deer

    Here are some of the pix (depressing)
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Danm Deer

    My much loved 5th gen went 77810mi and likely will go no further Last night on the way home a deer ran into the left front of my bike. I was...
    Thread by: jobvfr, Nov 13, 2009, 26 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    help me diagnose problem please?

    I wouldn't run it without the map sensor. These bikes are a speed/density system, and unplugging the map could make it run very rich. Check for...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 11, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    help me diagnose problem please?

    A fuel issue? Does the pump sound ok? Low pressure or bad gas (water) can cause problems similar to your description. (I've done the water thing -...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 8, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    I've now got a Delkevic muffler!(also posted in Mods)

    Nice! -- Do they make a high pipe? I've allways liked the pipe tucked up next to the tail section. I'm thinking about a s/s exhaust system and...
    Post by: jobvfr, Nov 5, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VFR 1200 @ Tokyo Motor Show

    All I want to know is how much does it cost??? I demo'd a k1300s and it was nice, fast and pretty in orange, but 19k!!!! That is way too much...
    Post by: jobvfr, Oct 24, 2009 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Finally! That only took a decade!!

    I would absolutely powder coat! (paint will chip while you watch it!) The white's not bad, but I kinda like black, or maybe gold. Sell the F2 and...
    Post by: jobvfr, Oct 23, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001