Member Contributer Resina Posted June 15, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2018 From Track Days to a nice relax ride with my wife, just mount rear foot pegs and Givi Rack, and one is all set to take a tour around the world Why I love our VFRs so Much!!! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianL Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Thanks to Fink for reassurance about the simplicity of the task, I finally got round to fitting the Givi D1132S screen to my 2017 800F. It really was an easy enough task. I'd seen a YouTube video made by some guys fitting a Puig screen to an Interceptor of the same vintage. On the video the interior trim panel came off altogether, but on my bike it seemed to be fixed to the instrument pod. After removing the two screws holding the panel on, I was expecting some difficulty in getting it to unclip. I used a plastic putty knife, and that worked perfectly. You just have to put a bit of pressure into the joint while twisting the blade gently, and the clips come apart with no drama. Just holding the ends of the released panel down slightly gave enough room to get the screen securing screw out on each side. The Givi screen mounting tabs were absolutely identical to those on the stock screen, so it was a two second job to swap them over. No problems getting the securing screws to line up, and then all I had to do was clip the trim panel back in place, starting in the centre and working outwards one side at a time, followed by the two securing screws. I didn't time it, but even being ultra careful it can't take more than fifteen to twenty minutes. It's very subjective of course, but I don't think the slightly taller screen (8cm~3"), with just a bit more of a lip on it, spoils the look of the bike at all. (I wouldn't have said the same about the Puig effort in the video - that looked a monstrosity to me.) A quick ride this afternoon to check it out and I'm pleased to say that the Givi screen has made the difference I was looking for. With the stock screen I was thinking that my cruising speed on a long trip was going to be dictated by how much wind-blast I could endure. Now I'm sure I can cruise for as long as I like at about 15-20mph above the previous blast-enforced limit. For short spells I can also get right down behind the new screen, where it's really quiet. I didn't find that at all possible before. Aside from the stock screen I've nothing to compare the Givi against so I can't recommend it more than to say that it works for me and I'm happy with it. Just over the £100 mark including delivery, and money well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted June 25, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2018 New brakes front and rear. Not quite metal on metal but way too close at 16,000 miles. The mechanic didn't even remove the valve covers. Gave it the "listen with a screwdriver" routine and said we'll lift the covers for the 32,000 mile service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 27, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2018 Took it to the Dragon and got my pic by Killboy bunch. Thanks Mr. Cannon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer lazyeye Posted June 29, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 29, 2018 Bled the front brakes for the fourth time then went out to test them. Seemed better than the last time. Maybe its my imagination but it seemed like the lever got a bit softer after I did an ABS test. Is that real? Does ABS introduce bubbles into the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0T0RIDER3737 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Did some more work on a custom GPS mount for the bike, no photos yet, I'm waiting to have it finished, painted and mounted first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NodakVFR Posted June 30, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2018 I did a little preparation for Summer Summit 2018, and converted an Eclipse tank bag to a tail bag. It was a pretty easy transfer from the tank to the tail, and I think this will work out real nice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted June 30, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2018 Looks good - like it was made for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted July 1, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2018 Tweaked the suspension a bit the other day. Got rid of rear chicken strips yesterday. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetePower Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 6/29/2018 at 2:57 PM, lazyeye said: Bled the front brakes for the fourth time then went out to test them. Seemed better than the last time. Maybe its my imagination but it seemed like the lever got a bit softer after I did an ABS test. Is that real? Does ABS introduce bubbles into the system? It is a sealed system so no, operation of ABS would not introduce bubbles. The use of ABS though may be enough to move previously trapped air bubbles though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4corsa Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Installed a steering damper. Got off eBay $90. Brand is "Savage", made in China. Putting all biases aside, I'm impressed with the quality. Will follow up after a few hundred miles with a review.Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Resina Posted July 25, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2018 Took her to the Gym 😃 😃 Getting ready to Track Day @ Estoril Circuit this weekend, removed Givi rack, rear foot pegs etc. I felt the need to buy new front foot pegs while ridding with racing boots, and have ordered Oberon set on attached pics, and have nothing but good things to say super easy to assemble and perfect fit 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted July 25, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2018 Well timed post there Resina, I ground the shit out of my hero pegs going up Fish Hill, near Cheltenham today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted January 7, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2019 Tried out my new $20 Vaccum Brake Bleeder Kit, worked a treat. Then the Red Lady needed a wash, while I had one of these .!! Cheers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted January 7, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Grum said: Tried out my new $20 Vaccum Brake Bleeder Kit, worked a treat. Then the Red Lady needed a wash, while I had one of these . Cheers. Those things make bleeding brakes a breeze. Even my 5th gen took me no time at all a few weekends ago. Amazing tool! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Replaced the front calipers which had been suffering from tinfoil piston rot syndrome going into their 5th British winter of road salt. Bought a pair secondhand on eBay off a 2014 Fireblade which are identical and had them rebuilt with new seals etc. by Powerhouse Automotive here in the UK using stainless pistons. Refitted using OE Honda pads and titanium banjos and pad pins. Sweet! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 6/27/2018 at 1:08 PM, Switchblade said: Took it to the Dragon and got my pic by Killboy bunch. Thanks Mr. Cannon. See, it isn't necessary to knee drag there. Drama and stunt riding on The Dragon is beyond dangerous after being on it, perhaps, too much. Crossing the centerline is is stupidity there. Good line, Switchblade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 6:23 PM, thtanner said: Those things make bleeding brakes a breeze. Even my 5th gen took me no time at all a few weekends ago. Amazing tool! Where can those "things" be bought? Looks enticing to own one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 6:17 PM, Grum said: Tried out my new $20 Vaccum Brake Bleeder Kit, worked a treat. Then the Red Lady needed a wash, while I had one of these .!! Cheers. A washer helper is always a great thing. Do you use pipe tape, or pipe dope to keep the air from leaking around the threads? I tried using my MityVac a few times but couldn't stop the air leaking around the threads, and taping all the fittings was just too much of a PIA. But when it works, it is a great tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Bent said: See, it isn't necessary to knee drag there. Drama and stunt riding on The Dragon is beyond dangerous after being on it, perhaps, too much. Crossing the centerline is is stupidity there. Good line, Switchblade. Thanks ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 Some days I give her the day off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Bent said: Where can those "things" be bought? Looks enticing to own one. I got mine cheaply at Harbor Freight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 2 hours ago, FJ12Ryder said: A washer helper is always a great thing. Do you use pipe tape, or pipe dope to keep the air from leaking around the threads? I tried using my MityVac a few times but couldn't stop the air leaking around the threads, and taping all the fittings was just too much of a PIA. But when it works, it is a great tool. I did not have to do that, no. The suction on the tool seems to do a good enough job. I always do a few final quick crack open 'bleeds' while the other person is holding down the brake or clutch lever. Pushes that last bit of air out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted January 14, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted January 14, 2019 7 hours ago, FJ12Ryder said: Do you use pipe tape, or pipe dope to keep the air from leaking around the threads? I tried using my MityVac a few times but couldn't stop the air leaking around the threads, and taping all the fittings was just too much of a PIA. But when it works, it is a great tool. Good point you raise FJ12Ryder. It did appear that I might have been getting some air via the threads, but that didn't concern me, I had a reasonable flow of fluid without opening the bleeder too much. End result was no spongy feel just as you'd expect for a good bleed process. Any air drawn through via the bleeder threads is probably not going to cause an issue IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegued Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 New lithium battery and new tire, ready to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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