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    2005 vfr800 electrical issue won’t start

    I'm not there so I can't say for sure but that doesn't sound right. If the motor seized up on you on the highway wouldn't it have locked the...
    Post by: slowbird, Mar 17, 2021 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Another '99 5th gen restoration

    Great job so far! Loving the thread :Popcorn:
    Post by: slowbird, May 13, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Fueling under 5k is appalling

    Sounds like you know what you're doing. Could very well be the previous owner did something to the airbox like you suspect. The K&N oil filter...
    Post by: slowbird, Jun 26, 2018 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Fueling under 5k is appalling

    Careful with K&N Oil filters. They tend to leak. Also, unless you get the rare K&N Air Filter with the larger filter area it's not worth the...
    Post by: slowbird, Jun 26, 2018 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    A question for people from Canadia

    I'm in southern Ontario area much like Zombie, but I'm in the Greater Toronto Area. Last ride of last year was around November. I rode a couple...
    Post by: slowbird, Mar 22, 2017 in forum: Anything Goes
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    The "Free" Bike

    Good find on the bike...hopefully it has more hidden goodies for yeah. Sorry to hear about the hand. Get better soon!
    Post by: slowbird, Mar 22, 2017 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Opps I did it again - a long term project - NC24

    Very nice! I've always wanted a VFR400. They're hard to come by up here. Keep up the good work.
    Post by: slowbird, Mar 14, 2017 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Refurbishing my '99 5th Gen

    Great thread. I'm looking forward to seeing more. I too want to clean and flush out my braking system but the Linked brake bleeding procedure...
    Post by: slowbird, Mar 13, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Stolen 2014 VFR

    Sorry to hear. I wouldn't want a thrashed bike back. I hope insurance gives you good $$ for it
    Post by: slowbird, Mar 11, 2017 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Trying to revive my 98 VFR, help?

    It's interesting that the tank rusted even when it was full. Do you know what kind of gas it was? Did it have any Ethanol in it?
    Post by: slowbird, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    The Oil Filter thread for Long term engine life!

    I use a Honda Oil filter. Numerous oil analysis show it works plenty fine.
    Post by: slowbird, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Very strange brake problem today

    This is a scary problem. Makes me wanna de-link my bike. Wow. I had no idea the ends for the little pushrod are different sizes.
    Post by: slowbird, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Gen 5 - many regard as the best example of the breed ?

    We're still talking about bikes, right? :wink:
    Post by: slowbird, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Gen 5 - many regard as the best example of the breed ?

    I find I get the crazy looks too from people when they see how much I prefer the VFR. Wow, can you imagine being able to buy your preffered...
    Post by: slowbird, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Gen 5 - many regard as the best example of the breed ?

    haha! Well, you're a strong supporter of the 6th gens (or so I gathered from my thread where I owned one and hated it) so I won't get into a 4th...
    Post by: slowbird, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001