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    5th gen fork spring upgrade

    I'm running race tech .95kg springs and 5w oil. I'm just under 200lbs. I'm running nearly full preload to get the right sag. I bought the bike...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] pics of the finished brake delink and upgrade using vtr1000 fork lowers, cbr954rr fireblade calipers, cbr600f4i 5/8 brake...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Feb 19, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Rotors warped. Buy oem size or upgrade?

    Thanks for the quick reply. I'm always dubious about these Chinese rotors even after googling them and seeing that others have had decent results...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Jan 18, 2014 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    Thanks. I like the blue as well. I wouldn't mind polished wheels to set it off. I'm just starting The brake delink/upgrade so will post pics soon.
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Jan 17, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Rotors warped. Buy oem size or upgrade?

    I'm glad someone has used the Chinese made rotors and says they work fine as I'm about to fit them to my 5th gen I'm doing a delink/brake upgrade...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Jan 17, 2014 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Staintune Pipe

    I'm currently running a staintune highrise pipe on my 5th gen and love it. I've had staintunes on all 4 vfr's I've owned since they sound great...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Jan 17, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    I've given out the right advice but on the wrong tyre. I just double checked the bike and they are conti road attack 2 GT tyres. Sorry about that....
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Jan 3, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    I live in woolooware which is next to cronulla in the sutherland shire. It's good if you want to go for a ride through the royal national park as...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Jan 3, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    Hi, the bike came with them when I bought the bike and they were only 10kms old so I didn't choose them but they are good. They heat up quickly...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Jan 3, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    Next week will be time to start the brake delink/ upgrade. Vtr1000 fork bottoms with cbr954 calipers going on. I can't ride for another 4-6...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Dec 31, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    Canada is on my list of must travel countries actually. Friends have been there and a mate Of mine comes from there. Wife and I will get there...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    wouldn't mind trying the seat but that would be an expensive seat if I included a trip to Canada from Australia just to try it out.
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    The blue came out in Australia for the 2001 model. I'm not sure if it was available in 2000. Even in oz you don't see many factory blue ones like...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    2001 Honda VFR800Fi ~ What a great motorcycle

    Buy a decent quality pipe and make sure you get a db killer with it for when you do long rides so you have the best of both worlds. My staintune...
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Dec 15, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New member saying hello from oz with his 2001 vfr800

    Blood has been replaced with bourbon running through the veins now. I do like the blue as well as even in oz you don't see too many blue ones....
    Post by: mikesmini1977, Dec 15, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001