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  2. Timuli
    Removing the V-Tec valve is quite simple. The machine itself fits the pins into the valve locking hole. they can be of such a size that the spring goes to the bottom (the valve now catches the pin and cannot move through the v-tec valve) and the other end of the pin is stuck on the inner edge of the valve cup so it cannot move. after that, just to the dyno to adjust the fuel mixture. I turned the holes suitable for the adjustment pieces in the upper end of the v-tec, because when I machined all the cams of the camshafts for more lift, otherwise the v-tec valves would have too big clearances. Power commander fuel maps can be adjusted as long as there is a dyno bench and a competent guy doing it.
  3. Sweeper
    This hurts. We were just talking about you this weekend when we were discussing the Spring Ride and the VFR's that still show. At least it looks like it will be easy to fix that patina.
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  5. VFR80025th
    Looks amazing. Better than the marlboro version. The RZ 500 colorway is also amazing. I want one. If they ever come to Canada that is.
  6. Thumbs
    You can have my old T Rex set up complete with bent mounting plate for free + shipping
  7. Jeka33
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  9. Presson
    https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/even-more-stunning-ys-gear-retro-kit-announced-xsr900-gp For those interested
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  11. boOZZIE
    No need to brake anything 😀 From memory, remove the rearset and then remove the heat shield and hang the rearset/brake with a zip tie or something. Have fun with those exhaust nuts they're SOB. You'll need a swivel joint and some extensions
  12. Mohawk
    That sounds like the sound of spring 😁 Someone (sorry their name escapes me)or on VFRworld, did a high tune up on a 6th gen motor circa 2009 ish. Similar to this but more so, got 120hp IIRC. Replaced Vtec valves with non-Vtec ones, skimmed the head for higher compression, retimed the valves. Plus intake & exhaust changes.
  13. Terry
    Moderator! Ban this heathen!
  14. Grum
    Yep, nice quiet cams! Oops, did I say something wrong??
  15. bmart
    I was thinking how different it sounds to my 5th gens.
  16. bmart

    Spare Keys

    bmart replied to laminarflow's topic in Luggage

    Interesting stuff. Thank! that givi and alternate look pretty different...
  17. Grum
    Amazing, Interesting and clever work you've done. Engine sounds very healthy in the video. Just like Duc2V4, interested in knowing more about disabling VTEC. Does the Power Comander V allow remapping/fueling for continuous 4 valve ops? And what about at the 6800rpm zone which would normally be the 4 valve transition rpm, can you modify that zone?
  18. laminarflow

    Spare Keys

    laminarflow posted a topic in Luggage

    I did a lot of googling to find spare key blanks for my 5th Gen VFR and luggage, and I couldn't find anybody who had definitively found a matching blank for the Givi Monokey. So I ended up ordering several that looked close, and I thought I'd throw my findings out there in hopes of helping somebody else. I've confirmed the giant red Givi Monokey that doesn't fit well on a keyring can be successfully copied using Ilco LF12: The STLUN/Emgo Chinese top box key can be copied using Ilco X84/HD74: And finally, the Honda key used in a 5th gen VFR (I assume other gens as well) can be copied using the same key! Ilco X84/HD74 can be cut to fit both the Honda ignition and the STLUN/Emgo top boxes! Naturally, this has led me to look into keying the two alike, so one key can start the bike, unlock the seat/helmet lock, and open the top luggage case. Unfortunately, when I took the cylinder off the STLUN/Emgo case, it appeared to be crimped sealed at the factory, and it uses some kind of weird square tumblers so that even if I did bend it open, I don't know of a good source for square tumblers to key it with. Being a brand with little support, I have doubts I will ever figure out how to order spare cylinders or pins to fit it. I didn't look into rekeying the Honda ignition and seat lock since I'd much rather mess with a $100 top case than my bike's ignition. Also, I doubt Honda has any official support for rekeying their cylinders with custom key codes. If anybody has done that, I would be very interested. Unfortunately, the Givi Monokey keyway is very different than the ignition key, so it's probably not a good candidate for matching the ignition key unless somebody could retrofit a STLUN/Emgo cylinder in one. For now, I'm just happy to have found some more compact metal keys I can carry on my key chain instead of three separate large rubber head keys.
  19. gig
    Finally got her back on the road today, after laying her down year and a half ago, replacing the PC2 that died w/PC5 and remapped, repairing rear shock that was clogged from pieces of the bump stop from running to much preload, replacing rear brake MC, and getting the emulsified family of mice out of my swingarm... It wouldn't bother me as much if i had laid it down on the left side. Patina? lol Always proud to follow a Mohawk post...
  20. Duc2V4
    I was able to. Lance (sfdownhill) had one that he let me ride up on Angeles Forrest Highway. Brilliant machine, almost felt telepathic!
  21. Duc2V4
    You really did quite a bit there. How do you like the defeating of the V-TEC? I kind of did the same, but I did it with putting a 5 Gen engine into my 6 Gen frame, with the added benefit of gear driven cams, I like to hear the gear whine 🙂. You'll definitely have to update us once you get to test ride it.
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  23. Duc2V4
    For some reason I did not see your post, so my apologies. It has been a while since I did the original install and even when I swapped out the 6 Gen motor with a 5 gen motor. But looking at the bike just now I recall that I actually pulled of the rear set so I could get better access to the heat shield bolts. The one difference between the 5 and 6 Gen rear braking setup, the 5 Gen has a hard line the rear master cylinder, where the 6 Gen only has a standard brake line, so it's a just a little easier to move out of the way.
  24. Grum
    6. Ignition Switch. No need to remove at this stage. Go to the 4P connector for it and see if it has the Pink wire. "7. curiously i do not get 12v at FCR plug at ignition on.. i had checked it before and swore i had 11v continuously but i just double checked and i had MV" Need to be very clear about this statement!..Are you saying you are Not measuring 12v on the Black/White wires of the FCR at switch On? OR, you don't measure 12v on the Brown/Black wire with respect to Battery positive for 2 to 3sec at switch On? See attached. If you don't have the Pink Wire on the Ignition Switch, and you do have 12v on the Black/White wires, and not seeing the 12v for the 2 to 3secs as per above, then.......... After all that's been checked, can only suspect the ECM is toast!
  25. Kobo
    (finally had time to do these check. apologies for the late response) 1. the fuel pump runs when the plug is bridged. does not run with relay plugged in. 2. the fuel lines and plugs for the airbox are the only things unplugged during testing. (sorry if that was confusing) 3. black/brown wire has good continuity from FCR to ECM plug. 4. i had tried this test before but went ahead and tried it again. no FI light illumination. 5. the ECM seems to be in good shape. has a few scratches and dings but the connectors look good. no cracks. (i’ll add a picture) 6. i was unable to check the ignition switch as of right now. the bolts holding it on are stripped out so i will have to drill it out. if that is vital i will remove it to check. 7. curiously i do not get 12v at FCR plug at ignition on.. i had checked it before and swore i had 11v continuously but i just double checked and i had MV… 😭
  26. BusyLittleShop
    Saved!!! thanks for posting... I wish everyone could sample Honda's race bred V4...
  27. NinjaFinch
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  28. keny
    Today's jobb First sorted the noice in the linkage, shock lower bearing, or uniball, was reason Then forks off, new seals as oil in. After forks back on and the rebuilt FZS600 Fazer brake calipers on That whit fresh rebuilt OEM master cylinder for brake as clutch
  29. keny

    Anything goes!

    Images added to a gallery album owned by keny in Member's Gallery

    Other VFR and other pics....
  30. Timuli
    Well, I did a small test drive of about 5 kilometers, everything works at least for now. 20240429_183534.mp4 I didn't want to go far when the air is like a 4 degrees warm and it's raining a little. At the end, I gassed up a little in the yard to the delight of the neighbors.
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  32. Csper
    Im 5'9 with long legs and have no issue with them. When I first got them I hit my shin once or twice and haven't really ran into the problem after. Would highly recommend these.
  33. ducnut
    Since no one has responded, I’ll give my 2¢. When I tore down my 5th Gen, that heatshield and everything Honda has jammed into that space was a right PITA. The 6th Gen is a bit different, but, you still have to get all that out of the way. I'd strongly suggest you buy OEM Honda replacement studs and nuts and replace the original bits. This way, you’ll have no issues. Don’t be afraid of the braking system. Doing so will be at your peril. People avoid servicing the hydraulics on these bikes, because of the unknown. It’s the worst thing you can do, because the system will eventually fail, altogether. At that point, you’ll be chasing gremlins and searching for used replacement parts. You’re better off to be preventive. Just buy a vacuum bleeder and follow the service manual’s bleeding procedures and you’ll have no problems.
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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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