5th Gen Best Mod$: "Actually Readily Obtainable and Available"

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    Latest update: New Michelins front and rear, thank you local Kawasaki dealer
     
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    Local dealer installs new Michelin and does not replace stems, rear tire fails almost immediately Rear Stem ruptures wide open, rear tire overheats, distorts in first 5 miles, dealer says I did not request new stems, so trash brand new $200- Michelin, I order a replacement pay dealer mark up, cost me $300-, nice oh well just move on, this is just how it goes, this is exactly why I avoid shops, I pay them to setup a big failure then get to listen to the excuses, nice
     
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    Ok latest update, shop happens to be very good folks, so the plan now is to breakdown the wheels and send them off for white powder coat, will Remove and check wheel bearings kurveygirl is sending a fresh pair of black 83 degree metal stems, while the wheels are inthe shop the Staintune is going to Missouri to get mirror polished. Still waiting on derby window clutch cover and the German upgraded stator and rectifier ��

    Link to mirror polish company in Missouri:

    Http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.com
     
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    Local shop is being very helpful refurbishing VFR wheels, wheels are having bearing races and brake discs removed and sending wheels off for white power coating. The right lower facing had minor paintchips from cinder rock damage, so that's going to an air brush specialist. These little mods and repairs are going to really bring the VFR to near perfect condition.
     
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    VFR products sourced from Thurn Motosports in Germany:
    VFR electrical system upgrade using new or OEM parts remanufactured to German standards:
    1) Stator
    2) Rectifier
    3) Lithium Battery

    VFR Engine Case
    1) Derby window installed in clutch case cover ( chemically epoxy bonded)


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    Just heard from Gerhard at Thurn Motosports in Germany and the engine clutch Window cover is supposed to be ready next week. I decided to bundle a few other Made in Germany products with the return shipment : Vario Grey Touring Windshield, metal chain guard, Rear Hub cover along with the upgraded stator and rectifier. Note the Lithium Battery was made in China so I am going to stick with a new Yuasa Premium because I am not convinced the Lithium batteries are worth the extra cost and trouble.

    So to recap here's what's inbound:
    1) Staintune is getting mirror buffed $250-
    2) White Powder Coat Wheels
    3) New Michelins (front and rear) with new 83 degree metal stems
    4) New Pivot wheel bearings (front and rear)
    5) Right lower fairing getting air brushed (minor paint repair)
    6) Thurn Motosport items from Germany
    7) New Barnett Carbon Clutch

    So in February I have quite an array of custom blings ready for my VFR


    Mirror Finish Polishing Tony Brock Springfield Missouri
    BEFORE Custom Metal Polishing Services:

    http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.co...E-LIKE-POLISHING-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-BEFORE-86.JPG

    http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.co...E-LIKE-POLISHING-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-BEFORE-87.JPG

    http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.co...E-LIKE-POLISHING-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-BEFORE-88.JPG


    Exhaust AFTER Custom Metal Polishing Services:

    http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.co.../CHROME-LIKE-POLISHING-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-128.JPG

    http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.co.../CHROME-LIKE-POLISHING-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-129.JPG

    http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.co.../CHROME-LIKE-POLISHING-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-130.JPG
     
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    Latest Updates:
    1) White powder coat wheels will be ready next weekend.
    2) Staintune High Level mirror polishing looks great !
    3) Factory Pro Tuning sending EVO Shift kit and ceramic bearings for front wheel
    4) Factory Pro Tuning will be providing a match set of fuel injectors
    5) Oberon Clutch Slave on the way
    6) 11- Stainless Steel hoses for brakes and clutch on the way
    7) Dyno-tuning at the very end

     
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    Here's the latest as you can see I have my VFR back on the road all the Thurn Motosport parts just left Germany on DHL, next I'll have to to small part painting and detailing
     
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    Ready To Install List:
    MRA Fairing Screen
    Gauge Speedo Tach White
    Gauge Speed Tach Led Lighting
    H4 Adaptor Front Headlamps
    Stator Upgraded Thurn Moto
    Rectifier Upgraded replace Thurn Moto
    Clutch Cover Window Thurn Moto*
    Clutch Carbon Plates Kit Barnett
    Clutch Slave 38 mm Oberon
    Ceramic Bearing Shifter EVO Factory Pro
    Ceramic Bearing Set Front Factory Pro
    Ceramic Bearing Set Rear Factory Pro
    Ceramic Bearing Sprocket Factory Pro
    Quick Turn Throttle HRC
    Speed Sensor Calibrator
    520 Chain AFAM
    520 Conversion Sprocket Center (16x43)
    Honda Hub Cushion Replace
    Wheel Hub Cover Thurn Moto*
    Chain Guard Cover Thurn Moto*
    Stainless Steel Brake Hose Set
    Stainless Steel Clutch Hose
    Brake Brembo Rotors/Pads Front
    Brake Brembo Rotor/ Pads Rear
    New Honda Injector Set
    Dyno Tuning Session ��

    * Paint Shop Req'd (Prior to install)
     
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    Still getting my items sorted out for paint. Venoxy has made me a set of custom white face plates for the speedo and tach
     
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    Hey, who do you guys think are going to be the power players in baseball this year?
     
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    I'm at the A's home opener on Monday. Hoping they have a solid season.


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    Can we find a consensus of what our favorite brands of silverware are?

    Dinnerware?
     
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    Can I use coconut oil on my chain? It smells good and if I'm hungry I can lick some off​ for a quick energy boost.
     
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    I recently heard semi-precious stones are making a comeback.
     
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    I'm kinda bullish on this set made from clutch and brake levers. http://pin.it/O3MXeiP


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