reddccrew Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Grum said: On your 2016 8gen the idle adjust knob is just above the clutch slave cylinder on the left of the bike, turning the knob clockwise will increase your idle rpm. Great thanks, I will check it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddccrew Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Works perfectly! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC36B Posted February 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, fink said: Nice Video ,doesn't look like Denmark to me more Spain. Right, you already passed our tallest mountains (about 173 meters) a couple of times in that video. I think it does say Spain in one of the other videos from "FLASH FLASH". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2020 5 hours ago, RC36B said: Right, you already passed our tallest mountains (about 173 meters) a couple of times in that video. I think it does say Spain in one of the other videos from "FLASH FLASH". We will be passing your way in just over a months time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Bought a Michelin Road5 for the back end after coming home from work on Friday, wheeling it back into the garage and noticing this. Couldn't get it plugged because the screw hadn't gone in straight so it was more of a tear than a hole, plus it's illegal to repair Z-rated tyres in the UK. The Road5 was all I could get at the time so I've had to swallow my (maybe unwarranted) dislike of Michelins brought on by the poor performance of the Pilot Road 4 on my 8th gen and give their latest offering a chance, though I admit I loved the Pilot Road 3 I had on my 6th gen. Hopefully it won't complain too much about a half-worn Bridgestone T31 at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Got a bunch of things done all at once: New DID chain and Sunstar sprockets despite everything still being in spec, with the OEM chain and sprockets still looking good at 40,150 miles (!) (I only use Honda spray lube on the chain) New adjustable billet levers from Japan New NGK iridium plugs Coolant flush Brake and clutch fluid flush and replacement with Endless RF650 Endless PRO2 front pads New Honda OEM quickshifter (busted the peg on the first one) Honda synthetic oil and OEM filter Honda OEM air filter Then I went for a ride! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted February 16, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2020 A couple of fabulous photos and a couple of great bikes Shinigami. I've done 72,000ks on my 8gen and currently on my second chain with the original sprockets, due for a chain replacement in a few thousand k's however I will probably only replace the front sprocket, a close inspection of the sprockets recently revealed no visible wear! I've successfully ran at least two chains to a set of OEM sprockets for many years, I'm a bit of a fusspot for checking tension and regular lubing. YMMV. That RF650 brake fluid is expensive, I know it's a very high performance product, but does it still require replacement every two years as per normal Dot 4? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 17, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2020 Put the optimate on the battery that I thought had died a while back (I had stuck it on the charger and brought it back to live) and removed the Innov k2 to put on the Bmw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 4:08 PM, Grum said: A couple of fabulous photos and a couple of great bikes Shinigami. I've done 72,000ks on my 8gen and currently on my second chain with the original sprockets, due for a chain replacement in a few thousand k's however I will probably only replace the front sprocket, a close inspection of the sprockets recently revealed no visible wear! I've successfully ran at least two chains to a set of OEM sprockets for many years, I'm a bit of a fusspot for checking tension and regular lubing. YMMV. That RF650 brake fluid is expensive, I know it's a very high performance product, but does it still require replacement every two years as per normal Dot 4? Cheers. Thanks! Yes, the RF650 is a little bit overkill. But, I like overkill on items like that. I live in a very arid climate, and it’s possible to go up to 4 years between flushes, but I still stay with a two year interval. I have never had such low chain wear on my old 6th gen or on my current CBR600RR, 20k miles and the chains would be done, though I do pay attention to adjustments and lube. Despite everything being well within spec on the 8th gen OEM chain and sprockets, I just felt it would be prudent to change them out before the season really kicks off here. I’ve seen the results of failed chains, and want no part of that. Same with the spark plugs, the old ones looked great, but I hate to push intervals on items that can drop ceramic bits into a cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer lazyeye Posted February 27, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted February 27, 2020 I checked the sag to make sure it hadn't moved since I last adjusted it in the summer. So glamorous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddccrew Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Beautiful day 🙂 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddccrew Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Quick question when I want to use seat in high position some bolts have to be added? Do someone have a photo of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted March 13, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted March 13, 2020 Two bolts and stops need to be added to the front. They should come with bike. Instructions are in owners manual. Removing & Installing Body Components u Front Seat ❙ Removal 1. Remove the rear seat. 2 P. 64 2. Remove the mounting bolts and collars, and then pull the front seat back and up. ❙ Installation 1. Install the front seat by aligning the recess for the current seat height position (low or high) with the front stay. 2. Install the collars and mounting bolts. 3. Tighten the mounting bolts securely. 4. Make sure that the mount positions of the recess and the adjust plates are the same seat position. 2 P. 92 5. Install the rear seat. Make sure that the seat is locked securely in position to pull it up lightly. For the front seat height adjustment, see “Changing the Front Seat Height.” 2 P. 91 Front seat Recess (low position) Mounting bolts Front stay Collars Recess (high position) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted March 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted March 14, 2020 8 hours ago, reddccrew said: Quick question when I want to use seat in high position some bolts have to be added? Do someone have a photo of it? This should help you out, just incase you don't have the owners manual! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddccrew Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Hi I have owner manual. But Im a little bit confused - please check my photo and let me know if those are this collars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted March 14, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted March 14, 2020 Yes, they are the high seat position collars. So simply bolt them on in the forward position then change the two rear brackets to the high position, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddccrew Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 From yesterday 🙂 take care! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChikhaiBardo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Jump started my 94 off my 95 and took both of them for a quick ride in the sun before the rain set in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 1:21 PM, fatshoutybloke said: Bought a Michelin Road5 for the back end after coming home from work on Friday, wheeling it back into the garage and noticing this. Couldn't get it plugged because the screw hadn't gone in straight so it was more of a tear than a hole, plus it's illegal to repair Z-rated tyres in the UK. The Road5 was all I could get at the time so I've had to swallow my (maybe unwarranted) dislike of Michelins brought on by the poor performance of the Pilot Road 4 on my 8th gen and give their latest offering a chance, though I admit I loved the Pilot Road 3 I had on my 6th gen. Hopefully it won't complain too much about a half-worn Bridgestone T31 at the front. Going into Brit mode here... Would you sodding believe it!!! 30 days after the above, another one. A three-quarter-inch razor-edged piece of flint carved it's way into my less than 400-mile-old rear Road 5. BOLLOX!!!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signal Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 4:28 PM, Shinigami said: Got a bunch of things done all at once: New DID chain and Sunstar sprockets despite everything still being in spec, with the OEM chain and sprockets still looking good at 40,150 miles (!) (I only use Honda spray lube on the chain) New adjustable billet levers from Japan New NGK iridium plugs Coolant flush Brake and clutch fluid flush and replacement with Endless RF650 Endless PRO2 front pads New Honda OEM quickshifter (busted the peg on the first one) Honda synthetic oil and OEM filter Honda OEM air filter Then I went for a ride! Is that BMW an S1000RR? That looks super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddccrew Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Quick question what is value of torque to mount break calipers? Maybe some one have technical documentation in advance? BR Remigiusz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT68 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 2:13 PM, reddccrew said: Quick question what is value of torque to mount break calipers? Maybe some one have technical documentation in advance? BR Remigiusz If you have the Owners Manual the Torque Settings will be in there,if not ive seen a value of 23ft/lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YosemiteVFR Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 On my ‘00, installed a recently sourced factory screen. The original had developed multiple cracks in recent years. Additionally, installed a used low-mount Two Bros aluminum slip on. Up to now I’ve run the factory system all the while listing after a Staintune, GPR, etc. For $50 I couldn’t pass it up. Am I correct in thinking that I now have can options to use with the two bro’s midpipe as long as the prospective can’s I.D. plays nicely with the midpipe’s O.D, utilizes springs for attachment & the mounting bracket is addressed appropriately? I have to say that internet video audio doesn’t do justice! I haven’t yet heard in person the VFR with anything but the OEM system. Just wanted to say, it sounds wonderful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted April 9, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 9, 2020 Bought a new battery. When I checked the old one which had been on a Battery Tender, it showed 12.4 V. Put it in, turned the key and nothing. Checked the battery, 12.4 V. Hmmm, checked the battery when I turned the key 0 V. Apparently a bad cell. It woudn't even light a tail light bulb on the bench. So off to Wally World for a new battery. $65 later and I'm back in business. Not sure exactly how old the battery is but got to be 5+ years old. It goes on the Battery Tender in the winter so that probably helps. New front tire is next on the list. Already have it, just need to get it mounted and balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted April 9, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted April 9, 2020 Hi FJ12Ryder. That's a GREAT example of why battery voltage is NOT a true indication of capacity or health of the battery. Thanks for sharing your classic example. Good Luck with the new battery. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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