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    Another new member!

    Welcome to the VFR World. This site has been a life changer for me. I am mechanical like you, but the tips and help from all the folks here can...
    Post by: keensali, Jul 30, 2015 in forum: Introductions
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    86 700F matching tires

    Of that 500 miles, half was in the rain. No scarry moments. Mind you, I did not try to push my traction limits either.
    Post by: keensali, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    86 700F matching tires

    I have now put about 500 miles on the Avons and they are doing great. I have no complaints at all. I will do all I can to report back about how...
    Post by: keensali, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Official VFR sighting thread

    I was on my 86 RWB in Keene Ontario on Friday the 3rd of July. I was going to meet a buddy at Muddy's BBQ. I was headed south by the LCBO on my...
    Post by: keensali, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Gen 2 carb mounting helpful hints ??

    rosok, to answer your question, yes, you can still order them new online or at your Honda dealer.....THANK GOODNESS!!!
    Post by: keensali, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Gen 2 carb mounting helpful hints ??

    Even with new boots, I would heat them gently and apply some oil to them as well. If it takes a while to get things in place, I will give them...
    Post by: keensali, Jun 21, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    86 700F matching tires

    As a side note to this thread, I just installed a set of Avons on my 86 road bike (stock rims). I was not able to source a 110 front, so I ordered...
    Post by: keensali, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    86 700F matching tires

    Thrashed, the safe answer is that your tires should match. Having said that, I have ridden many bikes with mismatched tires and never had an...
    Post by: keensali, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Am I crazy for headers?

    You heard what the man said, sell that thing a go race a scooter with a header on it.
    Post by: keensali, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Parting out an 86 VFR 700

    Cool beans!!
    Post by: keensali, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Am I crazy for headers?

    I have to agree with Tyaro. I think most modern day 600's would spank a VFR in performance....road or track. Not even close in the comfort...
    Post by: keensali, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Parting out an 86 VFR 700

    Do you still have the fuse panel that mounts on the upper triple clamp(I think...lol)?
    Post by: keensali, Jun 12, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Just finished installing tapered head bearings, changing the fork fluid(bonus, found out I have progressive springs in them), ...today... -...
    Post by: keensali, Jun 6, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    5th gen Steering Stem Bearings Replacment the Joey_Dude method (read: cheap)

    Thank you very much for this post. I just did my 86 VFR700. For others who are doing the 86/87 model years, the 50mm race installer will not fit....
    Post by: keensali, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    86 VFR700 Steering Head Torque

    I think Ghost, Fred, and I are on the same page in terms of tightening the locking nuts to keep the bearings seated in their races properly. I may...
    Post by: keensali, Jun 4, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989