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I'd bought this VFR less than an hour before and only had enough time to grab a few photos. This was June 6, 2011 and the VFR was n.o.s. with less than 100 km.Copyright
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Never been an issue with all 4 VFR800's I've owned with after market exhausts fitted, 1200 shouldn't be any different. O2 sensors means ECU runs in closed loop so air to fuel ratio is continuously optimized. Think you're worrying about nothing. I'd probably go back to the OEM type airfilter if it was mine! Good Luck with the bike, take it for a good test ride. Check it's maintenance history. Coolant change, brake and clutch fluid replacement - should have had a few of those! Oil and filter, etc. P.s. I'm sure there was a rear wheel drive unit issue recall for the early 1200's. Make sure this has been done.
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Well stock RC45 gears were used by non factory teams as normal with chain sprocket ratio changes only. Factory teams would have specific ratio boxes made to assist if WSBK rules allowed for that back in the day. But AFAIK they never had a cassette gearbox, so would have had to strip engine to change ratios !? Either way the boxes are strong. Stories of damaged gearboxes on RC46 VFR's are rare.
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Note... this is an auto (dct) bike. Bigger rad, and harder to find.
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Other than dyno tuning there are autotuning options. Rapid bike racing and Evo are able to autotune using the stock narrowband o2 sensors, while an additional wideband module and sensor is available as a separate purchase. I have racing variant and a single additional module. The stock narrowbands can do a good job, but they're slow and not very precise. It takes around 200-400km for a new map to be made, but even later after 1000 or more km there will be changes. The wideband is much, much quicker, basically instant corrections. It's supposed to be more accurate since it's much newer and advanced tech, but I have no means of verifying that myself. From mid to high throttle openings they both do a good job. I'm struggling to get a good tune at low throttle openings. Both types of sensors tend to go overly lean at 5-10% throttle and create dead spots at certain RPMs. It could be due to my bike in particular. It does require some tinkering to setup and monitoring how bike behaves and responds to fueling changes. Power commander 5 and 6 also have wideband autotuning modules available. Don't know much else about it.
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Well, shit.
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Not to be discouraging at all but I'm glad I'm not the only one who bought a VFR and is dealing with some wackadoo problems lol
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Indistinguishable from new pants and jacket set. Best venting in the market; drilled not punched holes, so they don't close back up, ever. These babies flow air! Pants fit a 6/8 or medium. Top fits a bust size 36 with some room, so 38 would also be fine. They zip together in the back. Pants are size 12 with two zippered generous front pockets and one generous snap closure rear pocket. Heavy duty belt loop waist. Soft armor in hips and knees. (No Velcro or knee pucks.) I can't confirm, but they look similar to SportRider model, retail $639 or Traveler model, retail $639. Mk2 SportRider Black Competition Weight Perforated Leather Motorcycle Pants Mk2 SportRider Pants are practical- protective and good looking. Made from tough perforated full-grain cowhide- they are designed to zip to our SportRider -Styles CSR2 COB2 CAV2 etc.- series of jackets using our exclusive three-way connector system www.vansonleathers.com Jacket is a size 10 with reflective piping and Vanson arm patches. Multiple pockets and rear storage area. Adjustable waist. Trademark credit card/cash pocket in zipper flap. Internal panels in front can be zipped closed in cooler weather. Soft armor in shoulders. Hard armor in elbows/forearms. (I can't confirm, but it looks similar to the Full Throttle model, retail $769) Ladies Full Throttle Motorcycle Jacket - Perforated Black Leather Ladies Drifter Jacket The ladies Full Throttle Jacket use our Air Curtain Vent System in the perforated leather front panels. Behind these panels are water and air proof nylon curtains you can unzip and rolled down and with two exit vents create air flow through the jacket. www.vansonleathers.com This is incredibly versatile gear. Nobody, but nobody builds gear like Vanson. I've been to their warehouse/manufacturing facility a few times and ride in only their leathers. Both pieces have their trademark serial numbers. I'm happy to field any questions or e-mail full sized photos. Selling as a set. Asking $800 and open to all reasonable offers. Will leave here for a few days before posting on F-book.I'd much rather they go to a member! Optional items may be available from Vanson such as panels to zip together on both sides of the front, and a snap-in vest/liner for the jacket.
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With a way to support the bike, and get it back up after, remove the fork caps and lower the front of the bike as far as it will go. The room you have left is where a radiator needs to fit.
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From the album: Hughie's Garage
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The state of OEM 6th Gen saddlebags in 2024
Rodan replied to Rodan's topic in Sixth Generation VFR's
They are the Delkevic "X-oval" cans. I wanted something a little different than their round cans. They weren't listed as an application for the 6th Gen VFR on Delkevic's site, but most of their mufflers have the same inlet dimensions so I was going to mix/match parts. I then found the X-oval set as a VFR application on their eBay store. IMHO they do look a little better than the short round cans on the 6th Gen. They sound fantastic. -
Rode a few bikes as a youngster, but didn't really start riding until '98. Oldest pic I have of me & the '87 ZX600 is from '05. First VFR was '09.
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That is good work; I have done the same on my ST1300 which shares similar components. I hope your brake now behaves itself. I found the rebleeding process to be tedious specifically flushing air from the SMC. In the end I enlisted a helper (my wife) and between us we pressed the brake lever and held it, pressed the SMC in and held it, and released at the PCV. Then released and pressed the brake in and held, which pushes the SMC back to full and repeated the process. Ended up with a great lever feel which I could not get with conventional bleeding.- 1 reply
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Just to be clear.... 1 - Was a blown Main Fuse 30amp in the Starter Relay the cause of the bike dying on your short day trip? OR has the fuse issue Only happened since the wiring change? 2 - And with the R/R unplugged. It still blows the fuse Only when pressing the Starter button? 3 - Your are absolutely sure, this fuse Only blows when pressing the Starter button, and Not just with turning the Ignition Switch to On? 4 - Assume the replacement fuse is a 30amp Fuse? Sorry, but need to be sure! 5 - Do you have photos or wiring diagram of the changes you've made? My gut feeling at this stage is there's something strange going on within the Starter Relay when being energised. Independent checks on the Relay can be run after hearing back regards questions above.
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WD40 cleaned them up very quickly.
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Hi Mello. Thanks for the info. Saw his name on the member list. I don't want to join the ST-owners forum, but if you're on it? Can you send him a PM, tell him to get back to the real forum! VFRD misses him. Cheers
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If there is decent airflow through the radiator then the bike should sit at/near the thermostat opening point of 78-80C or 176F irrespective of the ambient temperature. When you get stuck in traffic (no air passing through the radiator) the temperature will rise to around 100 (212) and should cycle up/down as the fans switch on off. To get higher than that would suggest maybe the fans don't work or the thermostat is stuck. Let's assume the cooling system is full and the reservoir has a decent volume as well (you checked that, right?). If the radiator stays cold when the engine starts and then suddenly gets too hot to touch around 176, the thermostat probably works. If the radiator gently warms up as soon as the engine starts, the thermostat is probably jammed half-open. If the radiator never gets hot, the thermostat is probably jammed shut. Check the fan switches itself on around 212F and off a few degrees below that. Some have altered the fan wiring to put a manual bypass switch in place, so if you are going to get mired in traffic you can start the fan earlier.
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Starter solenoid fuse and the red wire from that is where I'd check Then the connector for the ignition wiring Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
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Hi everyone, My brother sourced this 1994-1997 VFR750 Supertrapp muffler for me. I have a 98’ 800 and never adapted the midpipe to fit. The 750 muffler has a round flare that mates to the 750 midpipe with a clamp. I ended up going with a Remus high mount solution on my bike and never used this one. The mounting bolts are present and will fit a 1994-1997 VFR 750 as is. It does clean up with polish. There is a small dent/crease on the outside towards the back. Hoping someone could use it! I have the same supertrapp muffler on the XR600R. Supertrapp’s have closed plates on the back and exhaust gasses exit through the vanes on the sides… they are adjustable here too. It’s a good can! Also, there is a Yoshimura RS3 muffler in the mix. This one has a 3 bolt flange to connect to a mid pipe. These were standard on the earlier GSXR’s - I believe this was intended for the 750 or 1000 model. Although it’s period-correct, I went with the Remus on mine and never mounted this one. You would need a mid pipe made with 3 bolt flange to mount this to a VFR. Size comparisons to a stock 1998 Muffler. Also looking to part with this if someone can use it. I’d take $100 for the muffler you want or make an offer… I am in Southern California 91304. Thanks!
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We're not done just yet. 1 - Ok. So I get from what you're saying. You still do not hear the Fuel Pump prime at switch on? 2 - Can you elaborate as to what isn't plugged in? Apart from the obvious light's. "the fuel pump runs continuously with the plug bridged. (didn’t hook up fuel line since it was just a test for the pump. could be why it’s running continuously. not sure.)" That's exactly what should happen when bypassing the FCR! Fuel Pump runs continuously. 3 - Verify good continuity of the Brown/Black wire(FCR control wire) from the FCR to A21 (or possibly B18?) at the ECM. Here's a test for the ECM and Fi Light. Refer to chapter 5 in the Service Manual pages 5-7 to 5-8. 4 - Add a shorting link to the the ECM Service Check Connector as if you wanted to retrieve any historical Fault Codes. With Sidestand down and kill switch to RUN. Switch On Ignition. Does the Fi Light come On or flash a code? It should do one or the other. 5 - Looking at your photo again and seeing the ECM exposed as it is. Do a close inspection for any impact damage, are there any physical signs of cracks, on the ECM or its connectors? 6 - Check the wiring of the Ignition Switch. Does it have a pink wire and a diode mounted on the underneath of the switch like the photo attached? This diode and wire performs an ECM enabled and security function. 7 - And one Final Test, the end is near! Voltages measurement, Red meter lead to Battery Positive. Black lead to the Brown/Black wire for the FCR. Everything plugged in. Kill Switch to RUN, with Ignition to On, DO YOU MEASURE 12V FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 SECONDS AT SWITCH ON? Let's know how you get on with the above questions and tests. All 7 of them Please! This should determine if you do have a dud ECM.
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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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