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  2. Granite
    Unfortunately that was too far gone for even me ( given my post above, it probably says alot about how far it actually had gone ) i let it go to someone else to try and get going.
  3. Today
  4. WackenSS
    In other news, the spare engine was in need of some attention. Some of it rather surprising! It has been lying dormant for 10 years and some condensation has accumulated. I know it was closeing in on the valve adjustment so I just wanted to start fresh. Turns out that I neede to refresh the intake valves seats on the rear bank, also a broken tab on the sump. My big surprise comes from this bank. I really have never seen this since the early v4 from Honda. We have all heard about the magnas and the early 750s right? As promised way back I will post pictures with every post - but theese ones gives a haunting feeil from the 80's. Also the supercharger air filter is kind of crammed in there because of the PAIR system so I decided to take action while waiting for gaskets for the rear - another 110g gone.
  5. SEBSPEED
    If you need new precision spacers made after sorting out your final dimensions, hit me up...
  6. SEBSPEED
    You are welcome Sir, thank you for the challenge!
  7. vladr
    On contrary, Grum, many thanks for all the help offered! I have the EU model with the 4 hoses separately for each airbox connection. I will go ahead right now and try blocking them off totally while doing the sync ( not letting them connected on the air box) - for the compression test I will have to way to get home - rubber body, I will check those too and see if they fit well onto the airbox - from what I’ve understood the sensors are interchangeable for 5th and 6 th gen, I’ve got a map sensor from 6th gen to the baro of my 5th one and indeed the fi light of one long blink (error code 10 disappeared) but I will try to swap them up to see for any chnages - at first glance neither of the hose were cracked or twisted and everything seems connected well, the two big tubes from underneath the throttle body, the big one from the front of the airbox and the other one from the breath tube do the cranskshaft (which from the previous photo it seems that there s oil in the passage, something I didn’t recall being there on the first check), the flapper valve and the map sensor. - I’ve got a beeter understanding now thanks to the technical section from the manual I will go ahead and check the remaining things, also I will try to block the flapper valve vacuum hose for any change and I will keep you updated. Thanks again grum for everything ! UPDATE 2: After syncing the throttle valves again, but this time blocking the other hoses, the engine has power, but the temperature exceeds 100°C at speeds over 80 km/h, even with an ambient temperature of 20°C. Clearly, this was not the case before, as I'm aware that the VFR runs hot, but it never reached 107°C while riding, not even last summer when it was 40°C. So now, I'm assuming that because it's the only cylinder not calibrated, it runs rich, and thus, this issue arises. I'm really considering the burned valves that you told me about. I'm still unable to perform the compression test, but I will proceed with it in the coming days. So, it could be a burned valve, or the screw mechanism for that cylinder has failed, or any other issue you've mentioned above.
  8. Rippin209
    Thanks for the info, I didn't know that, when I'm actually ready to tune it I'll keep that in mind
  9. Grum
    That's an interesting one Thumbs, appears that with a couple of independent tests done it only achieved 93ron, apparently without the Ethanol. Sounds like Esso doesn't change the formulation to compensate for the absence of Ethanol. Customers needing say at least 95ron or higher for a high performance vehicle are being mislead at the risk of poor performance or possible engine damage! Also interesting in the same test Shell V-Power rated at 99ron achieved 101ron and according to the UK requirements may have up to 5% Ethanol. Fortunately, it won't worry a VFR800 it's happy on 91ron. I'd still avoid Ethanol if it's possible, as always YMMV.
  10. keny
    Yes I did, a cupper one, will try a aluminum one next
  11. Grum
    Hi Eric. I don't have the 1200 but I know a YTZ14S is correct for that bike. See attached from the Service Manual and Owners Book. The Service and Owners Manual show the Positive to the Left if you were to stand the battery upright and view it from the front. The battery lies on it's Back, Face Up, with terminals towards the fuse box. The standard YTZ14S is the correct terminal polarity. You definitely Don't want Negative on the Left when viewed Front On!
  12. WabiSabi
    You didn't say what year VFR. But for what it's worth - photos from a 2002. Hope it helps.
  13. Yesterday
  14. lucwilride
    Hi dallasb, I have an '05 Canadian ABS model (VFR800A5 code on the white sticker under the seat just behind the tank), it does not appear to have HISS. Other models I've seen have HISS displayed around the ignition, mine does not. Not sure if that means it has HISS or doesn't. What code is on yours under the seat? I can check in my Hayne's manual tonight and see if I can get a picture of the wiring diagram you need
  15. Captain 80s
    Like I said, you're gonna have to get a little creative getting the lines turned to go up and over the coolant tank. I've used some brass 90 deg fittings on some other bikes where I created room for the extra length coming out of the pump. Small section of fuel line with the fittings butted right up to the pump spigots, Some others have cut the fuel pump spigots short and eliminated the bead. I haven't had to resort to that.
  16. Timuli
    Well, the first dyno didn't go very well, horsepower dropped by 7hp and torque by 5nm over the entire rev range. We stated that we need to set the timing of the exhaust cams to the original numbers and try again. On Sunday, I adjusted the exhaust camshafts to the original numbers and did some test drives, the 3rd cylinder plug broke during the first test and the 2nd cylinder plug broke during the second test. The third test went very well, although the air was so cold that I didn't feel like going far for a ride when it was 2 degrees Celsius warm. I ordered new plugs and the dyno will be back in a week. I just started to wonder if the old plugs had any effect on the first dyno pull when the result was so bad. So I can't say anything specific about the test drive yet, I need to get more miles under it.
  17. jeremyr62
    I have Daytonas on my GSXR1000 and they have been fine. I got them just before they upgraded them with the auto off function so I run them through a Healtech Thunderbox to make sure I don't drain my battery. The Daytonas have been good and they get hot enough. My VFR1200F came with the OE heated grips (red LED). These have 3 settings and these too get hot enough. I also fitted the OE heated grips to my NC750S. These had 5 settings (green LED) and they integrated with a symbol on the LCD dash which was good. However, their performance was not great and they just did not get hot enough. I now have a new to me 2022 NC750X and I won't be fitting the OE grips. I'll go aftermarket, probably Oxfords this time.
  18. OkieMatt
    Offering my grey 6th Gen (2008) for sale. I'm the only owner, having purchased the bike from Shawnee (Oklahoma) Honda in March 2010. It's completely stock, and in excellent condition. Only 8,300 miles. Runs perfect. Comes with factory matching side cases. Been garaged and covered its whole life; I'm even including the Nelson Rigg cover I've used. Asking $5,500. Reach out to @OkieMatt with any inquiries. Will post for sale locally, but wanted to see if there was a VFR aficionado out there looking for a like-new older bike.
  19. Abcdef
    Horrible to hear the creator of this project passed away! He did a great service to this community! Sadly after many life events I am late to the group buy for this header purchase as I was to the rapidbike group buy...Possibly one may pop upon the classifieds one of these days but for now it looks like lextek is the next best go to with...
  20. Last week
  21. Fuzzman
    Hoping someone may have an inner half cowl available. I believe this part came in black from the factory on all bikes no matter the color. It is located directly behind the front wheel and attaches to both the left and right side cowlings. I attached a picture from the Honda Service Manual for reference. Thanks!
  22. Captain 80s
    There are tanks out there. Will it be really pretty AND really cheap? No. But you have A LOT of work to do before you are even close to needing a real tank to ride down the road. You can finish everything and run it on a hanging aux tank while you look. This is a classic cart-before-the-horse scenario.
  23. Captain 80s
    Seems like a decent plan. Whatever holds and still looks good. Make sure you rough everything up to get good bonding / adhesion. I personally would be recreating the new pieces out of ABS, but I have a lot more experience going that route, and would require a different attaching approach. Post some pics and good luck!
  24. leeo45
    Hi Anonymous, Thank you for your donation of 25.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
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    1. HispanicSlammer

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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

       

    2. MartinkaP's Blog

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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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