what did you do to your vfr today?

Discussion in 'General VFR Discussions' started by f3racer, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. CatHerder

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    Took it for a ride! Short, but still a ride.
     
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    Since the weather is a bit decent for this time of the year (thank god) I Took it out and about stopping by saying Hi to Mom.

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    Well at least you get to stay in the will that way. I've really got to take time to get out to my parents place, it's been way too long!
     
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    Sweet, don't take it for granted. ...my Mom really doesn't know who I am......Alzheimer's.
    Where's that wheel Brooooo?
    Love that hi and tight staintune
     
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    Do so more often. When they are gone, there is a void.
     
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    I can't imagine the world where the VFR is gone. That would be horrible.
     
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    I really agree with Duc and Randy. Lost my mom many years ago and lost my dad a little over a year ago. But I did get to see them a lot in their later years.

    Nice photo of the bike, the green helps set of that beautiful red.
     
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    I put new brake pads on the front brakes. First time with the VFR. Fairly easy once you figure out how they are seated.
     
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    You should try it with an R1 front end. You dont even need tools. 30 seconds each side, with bare hands :)
     
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    man that bike is beautiful!
     
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    On Saturday gave "the list" to the mechanic for a quote on labor and time.
     
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    Had the guys at certified graphic designs make me some stickers[​IMG]
     
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    Great. I'll put those decals on my 2004!
     
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    Mmm I, well I didn't, but the dyno guy did, rang it out.
     
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    CH, perfect spot for them...looks great
     
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    its seems the pipe makes it stand out, certainly beats a 2014 in looks and mine also-I believe in the Butus look howvever-too shinny and a bike says pull me over
    Red bikes don't last long here-too much crap on the roads
     
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    I decided that it was time for some fresh clutch plates. I ordered a set of EBC plates and updated springs, along with a gasket, from Partzilla. As previously, the pricing and turnaround were very decent, and freight to me was very reasonable.

    I did the work on the side stand and did not drain the oil, I also did not disconnect the ignition pickup, and just swung the clutch cover out of the way.

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    As expected the old plates were heavily worn, the steel plates were fine and the basket not badly worn. The bike has done 93009km.

    Aside from dropping a dowel into the sump (insert "garage words" here) 'twas a two beer job. Thankfully my magnetic pickup found the dowel after a bit of fishing!

    Gear shifts are now so much better. The old clutch pack was non linear and grabby and made smooth launches tricky. For the money ($80 parts) I could not be happier.


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    Nice, this gets me rethinking pulling the cover and powder coat it a deep bronze. Today I changed it's oil, and looked into the gearing as it acts like it has a 16t counter...nope LOL, 45 rear sprocket, who does that, no wonder my speed is off. SMH.

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    The only special tool needed to remove the clutch cover is a rubber mallet which is very handy to persuade the old gasket to let go. I just knocked the cover until the sound changes to indicate it has gone loose. No prying required.
     
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    Cleared my front and rear signals.
     
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