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    New to me VFR gets dumped in gravel half an hour after purchase by a friend. Sigh

    Not sure of how well these are but worth a look.. http://www.nicecycle.com/Honda-VFR-800-Fairings-s/97.htm I'm sure your friend wasn't doing...
    Post by: JTB488, Jun 9, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New battery type Lithium IRON and no i did not misspell it!

    Just last week I put in the one you linked from Amazon. I did have one in my DR650 for 2 years with zero problems. No complaints.
    Post by: JTB488, Jun 6, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    I Hate Tar Snakes (Liquid road repair stuff)!

    Yup, damn tar snakes! Few years ago they did that sealer and pea gravel repair by me. They had to re-do the whole road because something was wrong...
    Post by: JTB488, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: USA - North
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    R&G Sliders for 5th Gen Install : Questions

    Those plastic body clips I linked aren't really "screw" type. Just the center pin is a 1/4 turn to release just the pin, they main part of it is a...
    Post by: JTB488, Jun 2, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    R&G Sliders for 5th Gen Install : Questions

    I can't answer the slider question, but the others yes. There should be coolant in the overflow tank,you should see a line about 1 1/2 or so up...
    Post by: JTB488, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    New chain and sprockets.
    Post by: JTB488, Jun 1, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Check the coolant level.
    Post by: JTB488, May 31, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Got the rotors and pads done. Flushed the brake fluid with new Motul 600. New NGK plugs. Installed the PCIII.
    Post by: JTB488, May 30, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    I need the help of someone intimately familiar with the 5th Gen oil system

    Just watched the youtube vid----sweet buggy! But noticed one issue. Check the bolt on the rear control(?) arm. In the beginning of the vid it's...
    Post by: JTB488, May 29, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    I need the help of someone intimately familiar with the 5th Gen oil system

    Just for info...both sides of the oil cooler will have pressure. Just one side is the inlet while the other is the return, but still under pressure.
    Post by: JTB488, May 29, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    I need the help of someone intimately familiar with the 5th Gen oil system

    I wouldn't think it's a good idea. The aux gearbox is not designed for a pressure lube system, as others have mentioned splash lubrication. It...
    Post by: JTB488, May 29, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Just had some new Michelin Pilot Power3's spooned on. Since this weekend calls for rain doing the spark plugs, new front rotors and pads.
    Post by: JTB488, May 28, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Tender, leaving the battery on the bike

    I suppose it's a very slim possibility, esp if you have a poor quality battery. But I've been using BatteryTenders for years and years and have...
    Post by: JTB488, May 27, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Sorry another charging question

    Any pics of your R1 r/r mod??
    Post by: JTB488, May 26, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    What does your username mean?

    JTB is my initials and 488 is the cubic inches of the car I had which I sold recently.
    Post by: JTB488, May 26, 2015 in forum: Anything Goes