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CLASS at Infineon 2007
In 2007 I attended one of Reg Pridmore's CLASS days at Infineon and it was a blast. A sunny mid-May track day in NorCal is damn hard to beat.
photo used with permission, credit: Ian Donald - http://iandonald.com/
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what have you done in the hope of increasing the powers
Timuli replied to Timuli's topic in Sixth Generation VFR's
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. - Today
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What about getting a container and storing a bike in it during the winter? I look at it as a good idea plus can store more things for a home. If anyone have it, please share your recommendations, as so far I only looked at https://www.vivacontainers.com/shop/usa/texas/houston
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Thanks again Captain, I spent some time this morning web shopping and will see what Jay wants to do, he got the cash, my budget was blown on that tail cowl from sixdog, hell I'm selling shit off no-a-days! haha Don't regret buying that tail cowl one bit though...that piece is so pretty! I saw some new Mitsubishi pumps you mentioned as well...it wouldn't hurt me if Jay wanted to go that route too...
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Question for the electrically inclined
jeremyr62 replied to Rippin209's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
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. -
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.
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New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA
Abcdef replied to sfdownhill's topic in Exhaust Systems
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... - Yesterday
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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!
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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.
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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!
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A new crush washer should be able to compensate for that, easy. It did have a crush washer... right?
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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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Do you have the 4 hoses attached the airfilter housing, OR the five way junction type? Hoses 1 to 4 must be effectively blocked off while doing SV Synch. Either all connected to a 4 column vac gauge. Or if doing 1 at a time the other 3 must be blocked off, which would be an issue if you have the five way junction type. - SV's are for base idle, cold idle and small throttle opening. The greater the butterflies open the less the influence of SV's - Compression checks for number 2 maybe? Body to intake rubber boot leaking or damaged maybe? - TPS cannot effect only one cylinder. - Not sure if a 6gen MAP Sensor is the same as the 5th. But as mentioned, the 5gen MAP and BARO sensors are the same part numbers and can be swapped for fault finding. - The 5gen throttle body is a birds nest of vacuum hoses, make sure all the hoses are in good condition, connected and no cracks or damage. - Have you read the Technical Features section of the Service Manual? Good explanations of the EFI system and sensors. Sorry I can't offer anything else, have never owned a 5gen.
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Found oil leak reason of XT, a O ring missing at lower bolt. But. After riding the XT some, must say it's a disappointed sadly. Not dirt bike enough, power could be more, and not a bike I would do big milage on, even looks are good so... The money Shots are taken.... The CBR600 is alive, needed charging battery thro and might need a fuel tap rebuild next winter, as did leak first turn after winter but one day later didn't leak. I did put a small engine fuel in it before standing that should not glog carbs but it sure dry out rubber parts. Also test fired the 88-89 RC24 clipons I have, could sure give a better (for me) riding position Only issue is it needs a longer brake line
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From the album: Anything goes!
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From the album: Anything goes!
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From the album: Anything goes!
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From the album: Anything goes!
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From the album: Anything goes!
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Hi buddy. Finally got the sliders on. See pics regarding spacing. Getting on/ off gives no interference with shins or knees. However, during riding and coming to a stop, you might knock your shin because you're likely to hold a leg forward prior to planting. The sliders are actually really, really good. But the instructional pdf lists they can be fitted without removing the fairings... Not this callsign... and there's a floating spacer on the inner left frame side, so trying to locate bolt was a little frustrating. Fairings off - piece of cake.
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Title say it all. Or, if you have any leads on where I could find this obsolete part.
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Here's another good graphic of the PAIR Valve and the location of the 2P connector you'll need to unplug. - Note by unplugging it you won't force a DTC, so No Fi Fault light indication for it.
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Hi Kyle. Good follow up. Voltage measurements confirm, you do NOT have the Pink Security ECM enable wire. After all the extensive testing, you have no choice but to replace the ECM. Hope you're able to find a Fully Serviceable ECM from somewhere! Good Luck hope it all goes well. Let's know how you get on.
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Well if anyones after an RC45 I know a man in UK selling one, to rich for me much as I'd lobe to own one.
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Old thread on the Barnett 99lb springs: Ciao, JZH
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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
Close up
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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