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In 1998 I jumped back to the VFR fold with this brand new VFR800. Resprayed wheels improve visual and a Yoshimura RS3 helps unleash the aural. Unfortunately this bike met an untimely end when it was stolen less than a year, and 25K km later.
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Great story, sad ending, beautiful 5th gen. I bet that bike sounds amazing on the road.
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That is one properly cared for VFR! I hope someone gets it who will understand what a riders bike it is.
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Yoshi style velocity stack and stock Throttle body.
gropula replied to NorthernV4's question in Modification Questions
No, but I've tested the removal of the snorkel and open top airbox at full throttle in 3rd gear. Snorkel removal gave a miniscule improvement with a nice bump in intake noise. Open top made no difference compared to removed snorkel but the intake roar was extreme. Absolutely deafening in VTEC even with earplugs in. I went back to the unmolested, snorkel-less airbox top.
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Darryl, thank you, and thanks again, and again, for doing all this for Lance, his family, and his bike. Can't be easy for you. Hopefully the buyer will post a shot of the bike in action soon.
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Random photos from the life and times of my 5th gen custom build
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This is an interesting rear brake solution. I like how it relocates the stay arm bolt up above the disc diameter. Drilling / tapping for the attaching bracket hardware, the rear protrusion can be easily controlled with the right bolt lengths. -
Yoshi style velocity stack and stock Throttle body.
NorthernV4 replied to NorthernV4's question in Modification Questions
Neat stuff! Did you test it with the big air box mod and ram air intake? I way very well end up keeping the airbox stock in the end. We'll see. -
I'd like to do a pressure test however the manual describes Honda's required adapter and sealing washers. I'll check the relay then look at doing a Fuel flow rate check. That should tell me if the pump is degraded or OOC. I figure it's not a filter issue since the problem was sudden. Again thanks for the responses.
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Thanks guys! I'm going to have to check that because it began to stick again Lol. Also the dust seals were a little messed up so I'm going to order some new ones. But I'm going to have to double check that lower mount bolt as well. I'll post some more pics, etc soon! Thanks again!
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Thanks for clarification, Cap. Very appreciated 🙂 All of us have different riding styles and preferences, indeed. In fact, just to take my reference, I made the same conversion and kept the preload at the minimum (I like the suspensions free to move, even if I feel the bike moving) -
No accusation, sorry you took as such. I certainly don't feel offended, mine was merely a question too. It might not be a stiff fork, you seemed quite shocked by what you saw. Cheers.
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No I don't. That's why I asked; I'm curious My assumption (without any info) was that a conversion usually starts from stock equipment. so the spring rate is OEM's. With the same fork, I put my adjuster almost unscrewed, so I asked to clarify. Your comment sounds like an accusation; did I do something wrong? If so, I'm very sorry; t wasn't my intention to offend anybody
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Do you know what spring rate was installed and how much pre-load was built in when assembling the forks?
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WOAH!! The preload adjusters are almost fully in!! May I ask you why is that much? I could barely ride with such a stiff fork 🙄 (EDIT: with OEM springs inside)
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Redneck Ingenuity Strikes Again! | Rear axle nut removal
DrErgal replied to Ughandi's topic in Fifth Generation VFR's
Oh man! I will never be tire of repeating how much I DO LOVE this stuff ❤️ -
Superb shot. It capture the essence of riding a VFR, to me; light luggage, open roads, awesome landscapes, and riding into all of it -
That sounds like you are describing the prime cycle. But it has always sounded like a mechanical "whirring" to me, like a servo motor. Perhaps the pump is getting the prime signal, but there is a physical issue with the pump itself, so it doesn't sound the same.
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Nice write-up, HS! 👍 I've always wanted one of the original Super Duke 990's from the mid-2000s. Never could afford one back in the day, but older ones are cheap now. But I already have a naked bike somewhat similar to the SD, even if it's not as sporty as a Duke, so that KTM will just have to remain one of my dream bikes.
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As most might know, I and fellow member sfdownhill were great friends and were a couple of key members in bringing the high performance headers the VFR community. After his untimely passing, I volunteered to help his family with all of the motorcycle related items Lance left behind. One of which was his prized 5 Gen. After a long battle with DMV hassles, the title was finally transferred to his father’s name and that bike is now up for auction at IconicMotorcycles. Seeing the pics of his bike on the auction site brings back some tears, knowing that his beloved VFR is a step away from finding a new home and me having one less shared physical connection with my friend. (It hit a little deeper than I thought it would). He and I talked a lot about the mods he planned and did and I even helped install some of the parts it still carries. I originally planned on being the one to sell it but after a lot of thought, I felt it would easier for it to be handled by a shop like Iconic. As just seeing the bike being loaded on their van when they picked it up was hard to take, imagine me dealing with someone coming to me to buy it? I’d probably be like the over protective father who feels no man is good enough to take his daughter on date :] Seriously though, it took a lot out of me handling the three bikes I took in, amongst the other moto bits I helped handle. After discussing with Lance’s father we both felt good about letting Iconic handle it. On that end, they were really great to work with, especially knowing that I as the middle man in this process. Anyway, thanks for reading and hopefully whoever does buy Lance’s VFR will get the same enjoyment as Lance did and will appreciate all that went into this special bike. Cheers, D https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/2001-honda-vfr800-interceptor-3/
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Redneck Ingenuity Strikes Again! | Rear axle nut removal
Ughandi replied to Ughandi's topic in Fifth Generation VFR's
Thanks! I found that the forums were not totally complete on axle removal/caliper bracket writeups, so I took it upon myself to make it so! 😄 -
Thanks guys. I'll move it to the top of the list. I guess I was thinking can't hear it clearly "eh must be primed". The smell of gas misled me as well. I was expecting more sound. I got up early for the quiet. Turning the key to ON there is the distinct click of a relay followed by a muted sound like when you let air out of a tire. It stops in a couple of seconds. Was really hoping for a loose wire or blown fuse. I still need to find the pump fuse. With the tank up I'll test the relay. I've a new auto circuit tester that needs a job. With it I can jumper 12V to the pump. Much appreciate the redirect back to the pump. That was down the list.
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Nice shot man, I can feel it.
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Yoshi style velocity stack and stock Throttle body.
gropula replied to NorthernV4's question in Modification Questions
I tested the double stack arrangement as a part of my variable velocity stacks project. Link to my thread My testing showed that the gaps of 1cm and 2cm produce less overall power than no gap (basically a single long stack) and 3cm gap (basically a single short stack, the upper stack doesn't interfere with the airflow). -
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I traded the 1200 VFR a year or so ago for a KTM GT. Similar idea, but different take. The KTM has roughly the same HP, but 100lbs lighter, much more torque. I always loved the engine on the VFR it was a monster, I could pass a slow mover on a 2 lane road without even having to downshift, and be around them in mere seconds. The KTM is even more torque and it wizzes by rather quickly too. I was a bit tired of the VFR because I had this constant elbow pain, something about the ergos put a strain on my elbow, and my knees would be wrecked after a half a day of spirited riding. The KTM has a much more upright riding postion, which in itself has a whole different set of trade offs. Taller seat height, which I remedied with a set of lowering springs, stiffer and it dropped the KTM 20mm. Wow what a difference that made. I really like all the doo dads too, semi active suspension. I would describe the suspension settings as Comfort - wallow, Street - not quite, Sport - Bumpy as F**K. The new springs really improved that too, its dialed in now. I had an Ohlins shock on the 1200 that I kept for 12 years and had rebuilt 3 times, and Andretti front cassettes and springs, it was about as good as it gets, but I never could get the front end just right, but it worked ok fully adjustable one fork was rebound the other was compression - and old racer solution from way back in the day. I sold it because I just cant do that bent over knee wrenching riding style anymore. So far I am happy with the KTM, I put 80,000 miles on the Veefalo, so far I havent even scratched the surface on the KTM. 6k maybe now? I am getting ready to put on new sprockets and chain, new tires, oil and filter, and then a valve adjustment. Some weird KTM required cleaning, a strange oil port you have to clean to get smooth shifts, its got a little removable oil jet you have to clean every few thousand miles. Here is a you tube vid of me an 3 guys in tow doing one of my favorite local rides to Bishops Castle in southern Colorado, make sure to crank up the quality..Youtube always puts it in the lowest setting???
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The Last Day Of Good Riding Weather
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.
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
Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs Colorado
Mashtuns and fermenters
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
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
Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate
Elephant Butte Park and Denver
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Veefalo on Squaw Pass
Juniper Pass
Juniper Pass
Mount Evans
My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers
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I Am Back !
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
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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Oops. I do believe I know how to post YT videos or they wouldn't be on YT. However I may have screwed up copying the link to the playlist. Thanks for the helpful comment. -
I think that you might not know how to post videos. You're in your YT studio in these links. You need the link to the actual video. -
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