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  2. Dutchy
    Does yellow peril have parking lights? A VFRD member from Canada got his 5thgen refused for registration for not having it. So a hole was drilled in the lamphousing to fit a 5w bulb. Rear and front operated via a switch. Passed 2nd inspection. Then the tester said "now it passed you can remove it if you want"..... 🤢
  3. DrErgal
    Ladies and gentlemen, I publicly state it with no fear: I DO LOVE THIS MAN! ❤️ I keep following you as an apostle follows his Christ 😁
  4. comradeQuestion
    If anyone is interested I have two 35121-KW3-771 (type 1) keys that I can now offload. I was going to get them cut for my project 5th gen, but decided to replace all the locks with a 6th gen lock set. My previous bike I just bought the correct key online and brought it to a reputable locksmith. They copied it for only a couple dollars, and it worked just as well as the non-oem key that came with that bike.
  5. Yesterday
  6. V4 Rosso
    As long as the VIN and engine# match I don' t think there will be any problem.
  7. maxxxy
    Thanks for the info. I ended up buying a different VFR800. 🙂
  8. JZH
    In the end, I didn't get a chance to take that last ride. Too busy getting the house ready for the movers. Part of which involved draining all the oil and gasoline from the bike, so as the deadline approached I couldn't justify "wasting" time on the bike when I was already struggling to deal with all the other moving preparations. FYI, six year-old gasoline (with a generous amount of Sta-Bil) works just fine in a rental car! Anyway, the bike is now in a crate on a container ship heading through the Panama Canal, I presume. We'll see what the Dutch authorities make of it... Or maybe I'll have to take it to the UK? Ciao, JZH
  9. JZH
    To bring this back to the original post, the OP has a 4th gen engine and an 837cc big bore kit, but was wondering if the installation of those pistons would require sleeving the block/case. In that case, no, installation would not require sleeves. As evidence I offer: My RC36's 837cc engine was bored, not sleeved, and if sleeves had been required they would have been included in the kit. (I'm pretty sure they were included in the Dynamo Humm 5th gen 870cc kit.) Please note that, according to Brian Law ~25 years ago, boring the RC36 engine case properly can be very tricky. Choose your engine-builder/shop carefully. Bryan seemed to rate TTS in the UK (where my big bore kits were installed), but I recall him saying that VFR engine cases had been ruined by other shops which didn't know what they were doing. (Also, don't expect a huge increase in power! I did mine because I could. It is very hard to justify the expense of this kind of mod. A VFR750F will never be a CBR1000RR.) Ciao, JZH
  10. Ughandi
    I am a recent convert to Webike, and will sing their praises. It earned its spot in my Firefox quick-access bar. Here's some tips: - Dont order via sea freight, it does, in fact take forever to arrive... but it DOES arrive! - Be sure to toss in some other odds and ends into the cart too to save on shipping... Perhaps a hose, some gaskets, rubbers, filters, cush drive, or even throttle body boots. - Nissin radial master cylinders (brake & clutch) can be had for hundreds less than we can buy domestically. (I wish I knew this before I sent the Italians $400 for that darned RCS-19 🤬 Be sure to leave reviews after your purchase too! They hand you points (=money) for every review you do! Happy Shopping!
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  12. maxredline
    2 things I do know. Teflon tape is for lubricating pipe threads and is not intended as a seal. The FI light will come on or flicker with a poor ground .
  13. Mohawk
    To bore out the MMC you need at least a 77mm bore possibly 77.5 or 78mm to clear it. That makes an 893cc @77mm or 916cc @78mm. Also reduces the 8mm open deck wall to 5.5 or 5mm, reducing the sealing area & clamping force on the head gasket. 840cc is approx 74.5mm bore which may be possible within the MMC but leaves precious little MMC approx 0.75mm wall assuming the MMC was cast central to the bore. Could end in disaster, hence I assumed they must be iron lined. I did have an idea to get alloy liners made with a 75mm bore & have them nikasil plated, then bore out the MMC to press fit the new liner & use CBR954 pistons, which have the same pin diameter & weight the same as stock VFR pistons so no stress load issues ! For a nice 848cc big bore. Time & Money needed to get that done.
  14. mello dude
    Yes... this... Was looking to match a front wheel I have.. --- found a rear... 😄
  15. vfrpilot28
    NOT OEM. Complete set includes upper cowl and side plastic, lower connection cowl, both side cowls, rear cowl, and a windscreen. I never used these and they are new in the box. Cost me $450 on eBay. They look good but they aren't OEM. Only opened and snapped pics of a couple of pieces but the whole set is included. Yours for $150 but you have to pickup from JACKSONVILLE FL area.
  16. JZH
    https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/800-MOTO/VFR/2002, for parts reference. Or CMSNL. What are the two characters following "RC46" in your bike's VIN? That is how you tell which market the bike was originally intended for (presumably, not India!) Ciao, JZH
  17. JZH
    Not on my engine! 840 = no sleeves. The "kit" consisted of pistons, rings and pins--and nothing else. IIRC, there was also a TTS 840 kit for the 5th gen, which did not require sleeves. (That may be the one I bought several years ago which is still in my garage somewhere.) Ciao, JZH
  18. Captain 80s
    Pretty sure md stated in another thread that he has a perfect front wheel in a certain factory color and wants the matching factory color rear wheel in excellent (to new) condition.
  19. Dutchy
    80k soon....
  20. JZH
    Isn't the rear wheel the same for all 5th & 6th gens? (Apart from paint.) Ciao, JZH
  21. JZH
    Back when the Honda Parts Catalogues were paper, the spare key blanks were listed separately in the front. There were very few different key patterns at least through the 1990s. There were more different blanks in use by the 2000s--with longer keys used for bikes equipped with HISS (in Europe and Oz). In the Electronic Parts Catalogues the key blanks are still shown, but they are shown in the chassis section with the handlebars and ignition barrel. Ciao, JZH
  22. JZH
    I've bought similar pieces in the past, but I don't recall the OD for sure at this point. I'm also leaning 25mm. You might try searching for Mohawk's (old) 5th gen silicone hose conversion/update/mods thread. He may have mentioned the diameters there. Ciao, JZH
  23. JZH
    Yeh, Vesrah is fine (or used to be). I've used them before, too. Ciao, JZH
  24. JZH
    FYI, some markets don't have "VIN plates" riveted to the frame; instead, they use VIN stickers located elsewhere (but the rivet holes in the frame remain). The VIN should be stamped into the headstock, regardless, however. If the frame has been replaced, the headstock would have come blank (and need to be stamped) and there would be no VIN plate or sticker (which would need to be swapped). Frame replacements are exceedingly rare (but I do have one for another model Honda--it is completely blank). Under the seat should be a small, white paint code sticker indicating the bike's OEM paint color and code. Under the numberplate there might also be a paper barcode sticker--but, being paper, this may not have survived. Ciao, JZH
  25. Lucca
    I have disassembled my braking system on VFR800 6 gen and I have to argue this procedure about SMC bleeding. There is no need for two people to do this job for rear braking circuit as described in this guide. Some of it is correct , but not for SMC circuit. WHY somebody asks??? Well....during normal use, SMC works constantly while You are using FRONT BRAKES and how rear brake pads worn a little bit, that lost volume will be replenished by hydraulic fluid from rear hydro reservoir. So...it is normal that hydro fluid in SMC will be normally be replenished from real reservoir during normal use. there is no need to force it by pressing rear pedal or making any bleeding sequence that is described in this guide. BELIEVE ME...I have tried many times. It can be only the case when SMC is faulty and the internal rubber rings are not holding the pressure. Second thing.....by pressing rear brake pedal while driving, rear caliper middle piston will brake as well. It is said in this guide that it will brake only when SMC is actuated ....WRONG!!!!! It actuates as well when rear pedal is actuated!! Tested and that is because SMC as well works as one way valve for actuation of rear caliper middle piston during rear pedal actuation. If You dont believe me, try it Yourself and read Service manual procedure and make Your own conclusion.
  26. Lorne
    I recognized that spot, despite usually travelling the opposite direction. What an amazing road.
  27. Stray
    Thanks for your input, RdChinoy. I had no idea the steps were useful! As far as I understood, things needed to be “matched” as close as possible. I’m certainly more expert so grateful for any tips. Is this commonly understood in tuning circles?
  28. Brianpower31
    I removed the handlebar risers that were on when I bought it. It gives a little more feel with the front wheel. Looking forward to next season on the racetrack
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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Close up

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

      My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers

       

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      I Am Back !

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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