mello dude's Recent Activity
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mello dude liked JZH's post in the thread RC46 front right brake caliper - bolts snapping!.
Very odd. Are you putting anything on the threads? Lubricants throw off torque readings. Ciao, JZH
May 29, 2026 at 1:19 PM -
mello dude replied to the thread RC46 front right brake caliper - bolts snapping!.
This! Strip the OEM lock tite off the new bolts and then use a blue lock tight instead.
May 29, 2026 at 7:14 AM -
mello dude liked Terry Smith's post in the thread RC46 front right brake caliper - bolts snapping!.
That makes no sense. I have had the front end apart on all my VFRs multiple times and never an issue with bolts snapping. Are you using...
May 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM -
mello dude replied to the thread RC46 front right brake caliper - bolts snapping!.
Very wierd. 31nm or to me 22 ft-lbs is normal stuff.... how is the calibration on your torque wrench?
May 28, 2026 at 6:22 AM -
mello dude liked Dannoxyz's post in the thread Finally found a source for electrical connectors.
Here's list of suppliers I've used over the years. I need to check my paperwork, last year I was able to find ST1100 RR hybrid Sumitomo...
May 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM -
mello dude liked 34468 Randy's post in the thread VFRworld Insiders - Donate Now!.
I'm close to 70 years old. I only know of two assholes. Neither of them is you for sure. Your contributions to this site is beyond...
May 27, 2026 at 8:58 AM -
mello dude liked reg71's post in the thread VFRworld Insiders - Donate Now!.
As for me, next year will make 20 years on the site. I don't get here daily, but I get here. I try to come by and prune the chat a few...
May 27, 2026 at 8:57 AM -
mello dude replied to the thread VFRDiscussion Fini.
I emailed him about the data, he hasn't responded yet.
May 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM -
mello dude liked JZH's post in the thread VFRDiscussion Fini.
Bloody hell, I guess VFRD is finally dead... My profile says I joined VFRW in December 2008, but limited time (and the existence of...
May 26, 2026 at 6:59 AM -
mello dude liked RogueRC24's post in the thread This followed me home.
Not a VFR, but I wanted to revisit the CBR600 since I mainly rode CBRs from the 80's. '87 mad max mobile and '88 white with red...
May 25, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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mello dude liked rc24dk's post in the thread VFRDiscussion Fini.
I too find that Miguel (owner of vfrdiscussion) has given much to the users. Thanks a lot for all that. A pity it ended this way. I...
May 25, 2026 at 6:27 AM -
mello dude liked Sheep-cbr's post in the thread VFRDiscussion Fini.
RIP to VfrD. I was a member for only 2 years but as others have already mentioned, the community was fantastic and the well of...
May 24, 2026
