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    HP increase in 2000? Marketing?

    I've noticed in a couple of places that Honda reports the 2000 VFR had an increase of 10HP over the '99. Honda V4 / English / History 2000...
    Thread by: skymon, Apr 4, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Worst Bike to buy?

    (As for the early VFs being "crap"...) I got 85,000 great miles out of my '83 VF. (Still exists out there somewhere.) Didn't race it at LeMans...
    Post by: skymon, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Brake Pin O-Ring

    yup, that's my dilemma. I figure if I take the wheel off, I'm a long way towards changing the pads. Probably should upgrade to EBC HHpads....
    Post by: skymon, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Brake Pin O-Ring

    I'm a little off topic here... But I noticed my rear pads look thin. At least I think so. Hard to see without pulling the caliper. Seems odd to...
    Post by: skymon, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    ID of R/R and Harness on '99 VFR

    Thanks steven113, I guess you are right about it being stock. The previous owner made some good choices (high-mount staintune, sargent saddle,...
    Post by: skymon, Mar 14, 2010 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    ID of R/R and Harness on '99 VFR

    I've had a '99 for a few weeks now and (largely through this forum) I've learned of the R/R and harness issues with these bikes. Anyone know how...
    Thread by: skymon, Mar 13, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    How far do you ride your first gen?

    I put a total of 85K on my '83 VF750F, including a 4000 mile loop around the western US. Even though I was often warned, I never had a problem...
    Post by: skymon, Feb 16, 2010 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989