Sounds fun. I could do a somewhat of an Ohio/ky/WV/Virginia/TN area forum. It's my playground. I check this place 4-5 days a week anyway.
Lots of miscellanous chatter here. Old style mechanix wisdom says break-in with petro oil for 8000-10000 mile and then switch to a synthetic if...
I have had some form of Honda V4s since about '84. I had the '95 when myself and a couple buddies flew into SF and rented both a 5th gen and a 6th...
Them's the ones - the're pretty comfortable and have good feel too. I guess i've been hooked on them for about 7-8 years. I tryed the feel on a...
Reg - the correct Pro Grip number is 699 not 669
My favorite are the Pro Grip 669 gel grip - quite a few of my riding buddies use them too. We nick-named them the waffle grips because of the...
Reg - how about $45 - shipping to CA included?
It's new unused. I'd let it go for firesale price to get it outta the garage. - Ok I admit it - I'm using a BMC
Reg - I'll sell you my K&N if you want it...
I shipped my forks to Traxxion Dynamics for a full service and added a Penske shock. I didnt want to buy fork tools. Still the price tag was...
I put a white paint mark on one of the links of my chain so I can tell a full chain rotation on the bike. Then I use an old licence plate back...
A thermostat check should be ez too, if your willing to disconnect the hoses. I forget where its located off the top of my head (I'm at work)...
No - I just meant the side panels and the front cowl panels, the tank is fine in place. - BTW -march down to the Honda dealer and order the...
Unfortuately - it sounds like a chase and be chased type problem. I would start looking around the area wear the fluid on the fairing is found....
Maybe fire it up with the body off? Is your over fill tank filled to much? - Just a starting point....
I had a buddy try out a 190 on the rear of his ride and he went back to a stock 180 size because he didnt like the slow down in turning into...
I'm with Jethro on this one. Well said man..... BTW Nick Ienatch has a book out called "Sport Riding Techniques" (or close) -- its excellent -...
Ignore David Hough, pay attention to Nick Ienatch!
I like the Pro Honda lube. Its a blend of Moly and Teflon, and dries completely - no sling off. I used it on my '95 VFR and got 25,000 miles on...
RonAyers is a good source too. - Also in a pinch, Lowes has a selection of hardware - different size trim clips included.
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