Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 24, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2016 help me please...... I am going to look at another VF500F............. is there really no cure for MBD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 24, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2016 1st time for everything, in my case trailering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 24, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2016 No buy. As it was a short drive I took his word on the state. And didnot ask for close up pictures. He had stated "nothing was grotty", but that proved... I was looking for the front forks primarily they looked ok ish... But Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2016 Bring back that VOC mentality!!!! Dutch ingenuity and craftsmanship to the rescue!!! New seal in with Loc-tite and off we go for a long way round home! Talking'bout my ge- ge- generation.......... But first some lunch, and being in a fishers town that means.. "Look man, that is a fine looking motorcycle down there.." Paying Mr Leopard a visit... And to preempt the "WTF are the windmills??" Happy Days Are Here Again!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDutchy Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 It's like sculpting.. Just (a fish and) chip away that isn't sculpture... Any signs of incontinence ?? You had a nice ride... I do recognize the "Flevopolder" But I don't have a clue where that last windmill is located.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2016 She is super dry, just the way I like them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDutchy Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Good to hear the shakedown went OK.. Took the VTEC out this afternoon... It doesn't have the punch like the 750F... Seems a bit tame, however, it does go fast, but no... No excitement thrill.. You're right.. Nothing beats a carb version.. Edited March 26, 2016 by TheDutchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer HiDesertMLB Posted March 26, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2016 I know about MBD! Nice acquisitions, Dutchy. Late to see this thread, but looks like you have rescued some nice VFRs. Jealous of the fish & chips lunch, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 27, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 27, 2016 On 3/26/2016 at 7:02 PM, TheDutchy said: It's like sculpting.. Just (a fish and) chip away that isn't sculpture... Any signs of incontinence ?? You had a nice ride... I do recognize the "Flevopolder" But I don't have a clue where that last windmill is located.. That last one and the other old one are along de Vecht, before or after Nigtevencht, I forgot. Very very narrow lanes with blind corners, grid and sand all over and a larger section the tarmac top layer grated off.... :-) Ok, a few more piccies then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 27, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 27, 2016 What can cause one side to flash more rapidly then the other? Puma had this for some time now and it is beginning to annoy me that left flashes much faster versus the right side at a normal speed.... Indicator relay looks like this: What/how can I test it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted March 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 27, 2016 Standard indicators use a bi-metal resistence strip to contact heat & cool to repeat. If you lose a bulb, it should flash twice as fast as an indication that something is wrong. If both bulbs are good, then one will be of an incorect wattage causing them to blink either to fast or to slow ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atx Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Yep yep, or even additional resistance in the wiring can cause the blinker timing to be different. Your standard flashers are load dependent, meaning they blink a certain speed based on a given load, that way when a bulb goes out it flashes faster and you know. The lazy way is to swap out to a load independent flasher like they use for when they switch over to LED's, no more problem, though then you wouldn't know when a bulb is out by the speed of the blink... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 28, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2016 Cheers! I will verify both the bulbs' wattage when the storm subsides... Next question! The BT45 upfront is nearing its wear indicator so looking for a replacement. Size is 100-90/16, which limits choice of course. Would a 110-90/16 fit/be a good alternative? Would it stay clear of the front fender? Dunlop Streetsmart comes in that dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyr62 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 As a tinkerer you should consider a 17 inch conversion. If you do it right it's completely reversible. You have so much more rubber to choose from. https://goo.gl/photos/E7bV2GhjTJykmG536 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBert Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Cheers! I will verify both the bulbs' wattage when the storm subsides... Next question! The BT45 upfront is nearing its wear indicator so looking for a replacement. Size is 100-90/16, which limits choice of course. Would a 110-90/16 fit/be a good alternative? Would it stay clear of the front fender? Dunlop Roadsmart comes in that dimensions. What is the rim width ? Edited March 28, 2016 by VFRBert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 28, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2016 MT 2,50 x 16'' Found the culprit... A 5W bulb instead of the required 23W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBert Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 on a 2.50 rim a 110 tire is no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 28, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2016 On 3/28/2016 at 0:08 PM, jeremyr62 said: As a tinkerer you should consider a 17 inch conversion. If you do it right it's completely reversible. You have so much more rubber to choose from. https://goo.gl/photos/E7bV2GhjTJykmG536 People are concerned about sink holes near their homes, I am more on the money spent on Puma already.... - YSS rear shock - RT emulators - VDO gauges But oh! the joy!!! There was a brisk wind blowing today, but with a little caution, it was ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyr62 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Are the Netherlands deserted then? Or are you very patient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) For tiren, the 110/90 is quit a bit bigger in OD to the 100/90, and will slow your steering. I would stay whit stock size. the BT45 you have as Metzeler Lasertec and Pirellis SportDemon are your choice if you not lean on a Duro or alike budget rubber, witch I think you will not. Haven ridden all 3 I think the most sporty is the Pirelli in both handling as grip, Lasertec has the look for the 80´s bikes and a solid owerall performer, the BT45 you know what is and its a solid performer as well. Edited March 28, 2016 by keny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 28, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2016 Kiitos Keny! The rear BT45 has plenty thread left, is from 2012 and the bike has been inside a garage since I bought it last year. So I am leaning towards the 110-90-16 BT45 again as not to mix brands. Or have you mixed Pirelli fronts with BT at the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBert Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Are the Netherlands deserted then? Or are you very patient? Today is a holiday and most Dutch went traditionally to the shopping mall looking for new furniture or have some fun in a amusement park, so roads are deserted on the middle of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Kiitos Keny! The rear BT45 has plenty thread left, is from 2012 and the bike has been inside a garage since I bought it last year. So I am leaning towards the 110-90-16 BT45 again as not to mix brands. Or have you mixed Pirelli fronts with BT at the back? I have tried different brands, had a BT45 rear and a Lasertec front on my RG250 2 stroke, no problem, but a BT45 in 100/90-16 is a good chose. Better to feel safe. Whit a 16" front I used to wear out 2 fronts on one rear, that the RC24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 30, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2016 Puma came with some nasty Chinese indicators that were absolutely tiny. Been on the lookout for some "right decade" ones and finally managed to grab a set at a reasonable price. See what I mean? The black plactic/rubber parts took a shine to the Meguiars Ultimate Black I now feel very happy: The require the mounting bracket to have 2 holes (1 for the wires 1 for the bolt) the the front brackets on Puma are different... 1 has 2 holes, 1 only 1...... The joys of a 30 years old motorcycle eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) The require the mounting bracket to have 2 holes (1 for the wires 1 for the bolt) the the front brackets on Puma are different... 1 has 2 holes, 1 only 1...... The joys of a 30 years old motorcycle eh? It can be, the bit might be from a other market area or a cheap made (non oem) spare. Just drill the hole you need and you can mount them. I would take off the bracket for the drilling to be on the safe side.......... The stock ones look good I think Edited March 31, 2016 by keny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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