Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 17, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hi Pete, Enjoy the (1st post lockdown?) ride! Do post up with a picture so we know you truly exist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Philois1984 Posted June 17, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2020 Welcome Pete, I am sure you will enjoy your VFR and this forum. I am sure you will get lots of advice on how to lighten your bike. I need to lighten myself before I start worrying about my eighth gen 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 18, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 12:43 AM, petarm said: Hi everybody, new to this forum but what I did today is get my 2000 VFR800Fi back on the road🙌 I purchased the bike 3years ago, always wanted to try a V4 engine but it needed some tlc so it’s done very little roadwork recently, but hopefully that’ll now change and my trusty Transalp can now have some much needed R&R for its 65000miles of diligent service. since getting the VFR, it’s needed tyres, new rear shock (Hagon), front forks service and EBC front rota’s. Time to stop spending and start riding. i hope to get lots of info on how to make the VFR better (read lighter!!) from this forum and will post bits and pieces I do if people are interested. Pete Petarm, welcome to the asylum. We'd love to see a picture of your machine to prove you are not a figment of our imagination. May I suggest you check your steering head bearings. Every one of my five fifth gens needed them, some with as little as 25,000 miles on the odo. Replace with tapered roller bearings. To check them, with the bike on the centerstand and the front end off the ground (I put a foundation brick on my pillion) slowly move the forks from lock to lock. If you detect a detent in the center, the bearing are shot. Good luck with your R&R and ride safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petarm Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hi MaxSwell, yep head bearings were buggered too but I replaced them soon after buying the bike as they would have failed the MOT. I’ve had a play-around with the front suspension (now 3full turns out from fully in) and softened the preload on the Hagon rear shock. It felt much better but still isn’t quite there yet.....I’m using it to commute for the majority of this week so should clock a few hundred test miles up and will post how I get on. Also, I’ve raised the forks to 45mm through the yokes (factory is 39mm) and also lifted the clip-ons tight under the spring-rings on the forks which has allowed me to swivel the clip-ons outwards. Both these changes have helped me feel a lot more for what the front tyre is now doing, which is nice! pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Philois1984 Posted June 22, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 22, 2020 Just got word from Powerbronze that my screen and hugger arrived in Melbourne and are now in the post on there way to me ( no Aust Post jokes I work for them 😄) Also just ordered a Cardo Freecom 4 plus ( JBL speaker’s) ordered from Chromeburner as even with postage it is a $100 cheaper than I can get it for in Oz. It was in FedEx’s hands less than 12 hrs after I ordered it. My cheapie Fodsports intercom is starting to cut out halfway through a ride so time for a upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcOtt Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/13/2020 at 11:17 AM, MaxSwell said: I think there is a short metal backing piece under the chain guard, nearly impossible to see or reach into which the screw goes. I'll have to go out and have another look but I remember having a heck of a time getting that attached in the past. I'll update later. Yes, metal backing plate recessed under the chain guard, have to remove the guard from the swing arm (secured by push/pins) and reach under while threading the small bolts. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Resina Posted June 23, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2020 14 hours ago, MarcOtt said: Yes, metal backing plate recessed under the chain guard, have to remove the guard from the swing arm (secured by push/pins) and reach under while threading the small bolts. Many Thanks to you both. I ended up removing the metal bracket, screwing the bolt through the chain guard to the metal bracket, and hammer it down as it looks like it was loose, at least now it's staying there 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Resina Posted June 23, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2020 Hi Everyone Not today, but last Saturday I had a blast with our beloved VFR at Estoril Circuit 😃 Below link for the videos if you would like to "take a ride with me" 😈 Can't wait to go back with the new headers, and win a bit more time on the straights 😃 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted June 24, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2020 Fitted this neat little white LED waterproof Voltmeter to the bottom of the GPS mount on my 8gen. Previous 3 wire voltmeter had died. 14.5v charging (when measured at battery) allowing for the 200mv drop through the wiring, 14.3 at the meter. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Dropped the bloody thing wheeling it back into the garage, caught the back of my shirt on the handlebar of my mountain bike and it pulled me off balance. Fortunately it went towards me not away and I managed to stop it but still managed somehow to snap off the mirror stem. Managed to get a used replacement on ebay but couldn't get to the electric connectors without taking all the side plastics off, what a pain! All sorted now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 24, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2020 Sjit heppenz..... 😐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petarm Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 All who are interested, I've moved my suspension queries into the 5th Gen forum in the below: The bugger is still causing me concern......... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalumL Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 7 hours ago, fatshoutybloke said: Dropped the bloody thing wheeling it back into the garage, caught the back of my shirt on the handlebar of my mountain bike and it pulled me off balance. Fortunately it went towards me not away and I managed to stop it but still managed somehow to snap off the mirror stem. Managed to get a used replacement on ebay but couldn't get to the electric connectors without taking all the side plastics off, what a pain! All sorted now. I read that you had dropped the bike and them quickly glanced at the pictures and thought "Oh no, expensive" fortunately I read on, it's all for access. Still not a good feeling, but at least you got away with it relatively well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldcrown44 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 5:53 PM, Philois1984 said: Just got word from Powerbronze that my screen and hugger arrived in Melbourne and are now in the post on there way to me ( no Aust Post jokes I work for them 😄) Also just ordered a Cardo Freecom 4 plus ( JBL speaker’s) ordered from Chromeburner as even with postage it is a $100 cheaper than I can get it for in Oz. It was in FedEx’s hands less than 12 hrs after I ordered it. My cheapie Fodsports intercom is starting to cut out halfway through a ride so time for a upgrade. Am definitely interested to find out how you like the Cardo after you get some rides in, and not necessarily connected to other riders... i was looking at the Packtalk Bold w/JBL but it's A LOT more money. I really want to know how good the audio is (for music, and travel instructions), how effective the wind-noise cancellation is, and how responsive it is to voice commands directly to the Cardo or your mobile device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Philois1984 Posted June 25, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Goldcrown44 said: Am definitely interested to find out how you like the Cardo after you get some rides in, and not necessarily connected to other riders... i was looking at the Packtalk Bold w/JBL but it's A LOT more money. I really want to know how good the audio is (for music, and travel instructions), how effective the wind-noise cancellation is, and how responsive it is to voice commands directly to the Cardo or your mobile device. I am heading off on a 5 day ride in the middle of July, the mate I am travelling with has a M1-S Pro from Fodsports. I rarely ride in multiple rider groups so I am mainly concerned with the music quality, rider to rider voice quality and ease of use using voice commands. At this stage I don’t use navigation devices so can’t help you there. Like you the Pactalk Bold seemed a lot of money. Will keep you posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejf51 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Hey everyone. Pretty new to the group. Recently picked up a 2014. This will be my third VFR and since April I've put almost 5000km on her. Love the way she rides and sings for me . List of mods is pretty small as of right now, bit looking to change it the chain and sprocket for faster acceleration. What's everyone running in their 8gen? I've also gutted the exhaust, not sure if I'm sticking with it, or changing it up. Big plans for lots of mods. HahahaSent from my SM-N975W using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer lazyeye Posted July 21, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2020 Is that a family crest on the side? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejf51 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Yes it isSent from my SM-N975W using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Stopped on the way home to mark a milestone... 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkie Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Rode it to the picturesque village of Finchingfield, well known to bikers in the East of England, with the Honda Owners Club Essex Branch in the Sunday sun! Photo by Toni Teuntje Harris 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted August 10, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted August 10, 2020 48 minutes ago, fatshoutybloke said: Rode it to the picturesque village of Finchingfield, well known to bikers in the East of England, with the Honda Owners Club Essex Branch in the Sunday sun! Photo by Toni Teuntje Harris It's a bit waaaaaarm for riding at the mo. Unless yr up at 5am that is. 4 days of low 90's is great but not for biking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 10, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted August 10, 2020 53 minutes ago, Skids said: It's a bit waaaaaarm for riding at the mo. Unless yr up at 5am that is. 4 days of low 90's is great but not for biking. 🐱🐥...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted August 10, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted August 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dutchy said: 🐱🐥...... Yup. Guilty as charged, M'lud. You can't seriously enjoy riding in these temps? It's like someone is stood in front of you with a huge hairdryer, blowing hot air all over you. Which is fine whilst yr a bit sweaty, but as soon as it's all evaporated, yr just left toasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted August 10, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted August 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Skids said: Yup. Guilty as charged, M'lud. You can't seriously enjoy riding in these temps? It's like someone is stood in front of you with a huge hairdryer, blowing hot air all over you. Which is fine whilst yr a bit sweaty, but as soon as it's all evaporated, yr just left toasting. You obviously haven’t ridden much in California ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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