Mello's mods

Discussion in '5th Generation 1998-2001' started by mello dude, Feb 22, 2007.

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  1. reg71

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    Yeah, Michael had it on the main page for a while. I have read it 2 or 3 times myself. Whenever I get to thinking I'm gonna do the mod, I read it then just shut up and go riding! :)
     
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  2. mello dude

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    It really wasnt that hard. What made it a PIA is I went in totally blind. If you ever do a fork upgrade - ie Racetech - that would be the time to do it.
     
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    Hey 5th genners

    "I have commented on how a modded 5th beats the 6th."

    Seems like a lot of mods just to beat a 6th gen.

    Why not buy the 6th gen in the first place and get something good with which to start.:unsure:

    Oh and remember "no reserve on the tank" or the "rider":wink:
     
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  4. mello dude

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    Stirring the pot -huh? I wrote that a year and a half ago. The 6th does start with a better suspension, but 5th or 6th, I would have done the list to either. I didnt set out thinking to beat a 6th for me the 5th was the bike of choise. I ended up with a bike that was exactly what I wanted. Dont mean to set off another round of flames. Not going there.

    Really the purpose of thread was to list the mods I have done. Maybe I should do an edit or retitle it.

    MD
    Oh and remember "no reserve on the tank" or the "rider":wink
    Ok - I'm dense, wtf does that mean?
     
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    There was a thread recently by a new member asking about a "reserve" on the fifth gen gas tank.
    I told him after he had been around for some time he would notice there was no "reserve" on the "tank" or the "riders". As in reservations on comments made regarding the 5th and 6th on going discussions.
    Oh those 5th guys aren't bad. Just dedicated.:wink:
     
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  6. mello dude

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    Thanks dude. I changed the opening line in my post in your honor.

    I admit I'm a wackjob at times. Thats the side of me that built the bike.

    Pease bro,
    MD
     
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    Wow, lots of work! All good ideas though. The little devil on the shoulder is persistent, isn't he. I once kept changing a Harley I had until it would loft the front wheel going into second. Then I finally realized I was better off having multiple bikes, one for every style. Sure can run into some money though.
     
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  8. mello dude

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    The little devil ---I would like to bound and gag the little bastard, he wont go away. My to do mod list is growing still! ---> Bleah!

    Bucks spent ---- Thats an understatement, I've spent more on mods than I paid for the bike.

    MD
     
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    WOW, that's a lot of mods dude! Fun stuff.
     
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    Yeah but it satifies the itch. The trick is not to take it too far apart, cause then why it just makes sense to do this or that since I already have it apart. Then I always feel like I have to keep it forever cause you never get your money back, and it's hard to find that buyer that appreciates what you've done. It's the curse of the gearhead gadgetboy I guess. The money I don't even try to justify, some folks spend their disposable income on the ponies, mine goes to my machines!
     
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    :lol: :lol: :lol:

    MD
     

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    Geez MD, thats alot of mods. I guess my first question would be how did you find out
    about what crossbreed parts would fit on your 5th gen? The second, where
    did you find all of these items? Anyway I have done similar things once to
    a KTM motorcross bike, I spent lots of $$$ on suspension,wheels,
    tires and engine modifications and I had the bike performing much
    better than when it was stock, anyway one weekend I rode a
    brand new KTM that was 3 model years newer than mine, well after
    the ride,I just had to have a new bike ,so someone got a really great
    older model KTM probably at a bargain price and I got a brand new
    bike and my bank account took a nose dive, Anyway that was a dirt bike
    that I was using for serious competition, now I consider the VFR to be
    kind of like a classic car or hot rod ,so fixing it up is somewhat more
    justified. Anyway I have lots of fun working on my bike sometimes more
    fun than riding it. Anyway I'll bet your bike runs and handles very well, so
    keep up the good work and let us less affluent 5th gen riders know when
    you come upon a mod. that really kicks ass, eddie
     
    eddie cap, Aug 3, 2008
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    what about the interchangable but plug custom sewn into your seat?? and donkey dong hand grips??
     
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    Is that a fourth gen accord in the driveway?
     
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    I went in kinda dumb on this - now that I look at it - it was kinda bassackwards. Finding what parts would fit? Um - buy 'em off ebay and go from there. The RC51 brakes were really the anchor of the project. I was flat ass determined to make 'em work. The rest of it was back and forth from the dealer, and other stuff I just flat out had to make it to get it together at all.

    Oh yeah - FS - 1 VFR800 front master cylinder and calipers, 1 set of Super Hawk Calipers, 1 set of F4i Calipers, lots of brake lines, and delink gear. :lol:

    Yup, the bike still gives me a wow on how well it works.

    MD

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    PS - once again the elf bestows upon us great wisdom....
     
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    The winter two step...kinda dangerous..... was staring at the side heat shield thinking, damn thats boring looking. oh. oh... took it apart and got a little carryed away. Back together - thats better. You agree?
     

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    Very tasteful Mello Dude. The beauty is ALL in the details.
     
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    Bad ass looking! Just a suggestion if you're REALLY bored maybe you could even do a carbon fiber plating. That and the holes would look cool and match the pipes.
     
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    I have 1.0 springs on mine and work good for me even at 180-190 lbs
     
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    Hi have looked at delinking my VFR and have just started after a big crash, what I would like to know is how to get hold of the brackets for the front mudguard (fender)
     
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