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4549
Hey, All, Fog City liners are great as well; I use here in San Fran bay :) ~H Chris Moran <chris.moran@...> wrote: ... I'm in Burlington VT. So likely...
helen souranoff
lyalyasy
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Apr 1, 2005
11:51 pm
4550
I have a full supertrapp exaust I would like to install this weekend. Everything else on the bike is stock including the air filter and airbox. I ride at 2,000...
fireballsocal
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Apr 2, 2005
1:17 am
4551
Ok heres the question, I am 6'4" and thinking about looking at a 85VF500, am I too tall for this one ? anyone over 6' have any opinions ? Thanks...
Ross
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Apr 2, 2005
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4552
Hey, I'm 6'1 on a 86 VF500 and I'm looking to get a bigger bike. It is ok for most stuff but after 1000 mi on a trip you start to feel all knees and elbows....
Jason M. Erlich
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Apr 2, 2005
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4553
I was 6'3" when I bought my first 500. I rode that bike from CT to Deals Gap twice. I rode it home once:) Crashed at the Gap, broke my back, now I am 6'1" and...
joethorn@...
babyceptor
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Apr 2, 2005
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4554
Thanks for the input, going to take a look this afternoon and then figure it out from there, deals are slim in my neck of the woods so I need to grab whatever...
Ross
vhenem
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Apr 2, 2005
5:28 pm
4555
I'm 6'4", it's tight fit to say the least but it's a very fun ride. I've put 47K miles on mine and enjoy riding it. I've also riden the 84 Vf750F (as well as...
plaskowski
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Apr 2, 2005
6:01 pm
4556
I'm 5'11 1/2" (to be precise) and I find the upright position to be very comfortable. This is the most "civilized" sport bike I have ever driven. Even my...
Tony C.
tcolantonio84
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Apr 2, 2005
6:49 pm
4557
I will agree on the knees. my biggest problem has been back aches but not on the VF. I stretch my legs out every so often and people look at me weird (it's...
Tony C.
tcolantonio84
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Apr 2, 2005
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4558
For cold weather and bug protection in wooded areas, I wear a big silk/satin scarf that my baby got me. it's about 30" square. I fold it in half diagonally...
Tony C.
tcolantonio84
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Apr 2, 2005
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4559
I'm not a gear freak but this lumbar support has saved my back - I won't go out on a trip without it. ...
Jason M. Erlich
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Apr 3, 2005
1:35 pm
4560
This is one of the most contested subjects discussed on any automotive forum. Period. I personally have had problems with synthetic oil with my clutch. Some ...
Tony C.
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Apr 3, 2005
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4561
I was thinking about putting some slip-ons on and wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions about brands or anything else. My stock exhausts are really...
brian_cranna
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Apr 4, 2005
7:25 am
4562
OK, got the bike running yesterday. (ohh, I always forget just how much I love the sound of those Supertrapps on there). However, it seems my brakes are a...
Levi Smith
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Apr 4, 2005
11:54 am
4563
... how do you KNOW when your pads are worn??? Is there a reliable way to know without pulling them off? ... Hmm... my rear wheel is kinda loud when I roll it...
Chris Moran
tsnake303
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Apr 4, 2005
4:13 pm
4564
Hopefully you already know this, but slip-ons are hard to find these days. Most companies have discontinued them and supplies are drying up. That said, for...
Jamie Daugherty
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Apr 4, 2005
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4565
As I've said before, I highly recommend the Supertrapps. They have a bit more growl than scream that the modern crotch rockets have. It's just about the best...
Levi Smith
rsimpulse
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Apr 4, 2005
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4566
You should be able to see them inside the caliper against the disc. There is a metal backing, then the darker colored pad itself. You're looking at the "ends"...
Levi Smith
rsimpulse
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Apr 4, 2005
6:39 pm
4567
To reinforce what he stated, I have Supertrapps on my bike and I LOOOOVE the sound of it. I just got this bike and it's my first, but I definately like the...
Casey
shelby87cc
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Apr 4, 2005
7:27 pm
4568
I saw an Interceptor on campus today, appeared to be a 700, but what I found interesting was that it had a hard shell cover over the rear section of the seat....
Casey
shelby87cc
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Apr 4, 2005
7:29 pm
4569
You mean like it had a rider seat and insgead of a pillion seat, it had a shell? Did the shell look like a compartment? Hm.. interesting. C ... -- c h r i...
Chris Moran
tsnake303
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Apr 4, 2005
8:41 pm
4570
Correct, I checked on ebay and what looked similar were "rear seat cowls". Instead of the seat being converted into a one seater it didn't remove the original...
Casey
shelby87cc
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Apr 4, 2005
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4571
I am looking to put some red led brake lights in my 'ceptor, but I am having trouble finding a clear housing. Does anyone have one out there? I figure it...
kitchigaisaru
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Apr 5, 2005
12:38 am
4572
... Cyclebrakes.com has galfer steel braided lines for vf500f. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail...
Paul Litwack
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Apr 5, 2005
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4573
My understanding is that that is very rare. It's actually a Honda part and is made out of fiberglass I presume and not ABS, PVC, or other plastic. I have one...
Tony C.
tcolantonio84
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Apr 5, 2005
4:12 am
4574
When should steel lines be replaced? I have no idea how old mine are. I suspect that the internals rot just like conventional lines? ... From: Paul Litwack...
Tony C.
tcolantonio84
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Apr 5, 2005
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4575
I dont suppose you know where to pick one up?...
Casey
shelby87cc
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Apr 5, 2005
4:15 am
4576
Don't. They cut down on the visibility from the rear and make it harder to see the bike, plus they ID you as a squid to be laughed at by anyone who ever...
joethorn@...
babyceptor
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Apr 5, 2005
6:17 am
4577
I'm not entirely certain. They're stainless so they shouldn't rust. I guess I'd say once they start leaking would be time to replace them. Though I've heard...
Levi Smith
rsimpulse
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Apr 5, 2005
10:05 am
4578
SITO Group in Italy Makes SITO and Leovinci slip-ons and exhausts. The VF500F SITO slip-ons are P/N 1278 and are black-chrome. Call Capital Cycle 800-642-5100...
Charles Binder
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Apr 5, 2005
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