Member Contributer DanLegg Posted March 11, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 11, 2023 I gave up looking for OEM luggage so I installed Hepco & Becker quick release side racks and cases. The quality seems very good. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 11, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 11, 2023 Trusted German manufacturer; had H&B on my Beemer mid 1980's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DanLegg Posted March 11, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Dutchy said: Trusted German manufacturer; had H&B on my Beemer mid 1980's About the same time I had a set of Krauser bags on my Suzuki GS1100G. I see that H&B still has some stock of classic Krauser bags and parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted March 28, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2023 I have just purchased (received in 8 days Naples/Sydney) a full set of Fren Tubo Type 2 braided brake lines and front Brembo pads, for the Viffer. After 8 plus years, and over 90,000 kms, I figured a refresh of the old lines could not hurt. The cost was about 20% cheaper than buying OEM in OZ. The brake lines include replacements for the rubber lines to the rear caliper and in the ABS circuit, so the whole replacement process going to be a bit of a faff. Any advice regarding possible “bear” traps would be most appreciated. My biggest concern is with the ABS modulator circuit and whether it will end up with air in it and get out of sorts or should a simple bleed fix that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted March 29, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2023 21 hours ago, VFR78 said: I have just purchased (received in 8 days Naples/Sydney) a full set of Fren Tubo Type 2 braided brake lines and front Brembo pads, for the Viffer. After 8 plus years, and over 90,000 kms, I figured a refresh of the old lines could not hurt. The cost was about 20% cheaper than buying OEM in OZ. The brake lines include replacements for the rubber lines to the rear caliper and in the ABS circuit, so the whole replacement process going to be a bit of a faff. Any advice regarding possible “bear” traps would be most appreciated. My biggest concern is with the ABS modulator circuit and whether it will end up with air in it and get out of sorts or should a simple bleed fix that. You'll be fine. I managed my 6th Gen and recently my 5th Gen without too many issues and I am a skill-less f*ck-knuckle! As long as the kit is good quality you shouldn't have any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I canceled the second order of a rear master cylinder due to the seller saying it was in stock, then notifying my four days later that it’s on back order.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ShipFixer Posted March 29, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2023 22 hours ago, VFR78 said: I have just purchased (received in 8 days Naples/Sydney) a full set of Fren Tubo Type 2 braided brake lines and front Brembo pads, for the Viffer. After 8 plus years, and over 90,000 kms, I figured a refresh of the old lines could not hurt. The cost was about 20% cheaper than buying OEM in OZ. The brake lines include replacements for the rubber lines to the rear caliper and in the ABS circuit, so the whole replacement process going to be a bit of a faff. Any advice regarding possible “bear” traps would be most appreciated. My biggest concern is with the ABS modulator circuit and whether it will end up with air in it and get out of sorts or should a simple bleed fix that. Don't know which version you have? I posted my full misadventure here. The tricky parts are accessing the rear flare nuts under the seat for removal, and breaking the flare nuts in the front since they are looking up at the sky and possibly corroded. Use good flare wrenches and go slow, that seems to be the biggest key. For the rear junction block, I drilled out the rivets holding the rear mud flap, cut an access into the plastic normally covered by the mud flap, then re-riveted rhe flap back into place. Not as bad as it sounds but there was no "clean" way to access that rear flare nut otherwise and I would have rounded it badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ShipFixer Posted March 29, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2023 Will say - stainless braided lines plus serviced calipers are worth all the effort though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted March 29, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2023 45 minutes ago, ShipFixer said: Will say - stainless braided lines plus serviced calipers are worth all the effort though! Thanks for all your help ShipFixer. I had read about all of your pain last year and are praying that it won’t be the same for me. My bike is a Gen 8, so hopefully the flare nuts will be less inclined to be stuck. I won’t plan any rides, once I start, just in case I never finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted March 29, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Skids said: You'll be fine. I managed my 6th Gen and recently my 5th Gen without too many issues and I am a skill-less f*ck-knuckle! As long as the kit is good quality you shouldn't have any issues. Thanks Skids, I hope “You’ll be fine” isn’t the “kiss of death”. As a mechanic, I make a great surveyor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted April 8, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted April 8, 2023 Discovered the coolant pump is leaking on my ‘15 ….so much for a trip over the Easter weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted April 8, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted April 8, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Me Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Oil change and replace left side fairings day...I feel so pretty now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeeEffArah Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Saturday, the fuel pump parts finally arrived and got that installed and tank back on the bike. Removed the rear fender / undertail pieces that has the hidden compartment so I can replace with a used stocker. While that apart, removed the shock to swap the stock spring for the Hyperco spring I found at work. Not as bad of a job as I expected, but could be easier TBH. Rubber bump stop on the bottom s shot and crumbled away. Turning attention to the brake calipers, found the P/O ( or his shady shop ) had used red loctite on the caliper bolts and even the slide pins. Lotsa heat, 6 point socket and breaker bar to get the bolts loose. People !!! And what fluid that was in the lines and guessing in calipers, is red ? UGH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted April 10, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted April 10, 2023 Someone (who hasn't had it dump their stuff all over the highway) will want that Tail Locker... Ciao, JZH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeeEffArah Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, JZH said: Someone (who hasn't had it dump their stuff all over the highway) will want that Tail Locker... Ciao, JZH I'll surely sell it and the hacked stock rear fender that goes with it.. 🫤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger1 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Put some Knight lowering foot pegs on. Makes a world difference compared to the stock foot pegs. Only issue is the kickstand literally rests against the peg :(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Contributer bmart Posted April 29, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted April 29, 2023 I think that we should require captions. I do not what what this is, what bike it is, or what may have been done. Regardless, I hope that you're happy with it. Also, can we not allow stupid thread subjects like "guess what" and "you'll never believe!" 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamshairs Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I havent got her yet. I have to wait till friday. I got the ninga to ride for now. I cant wait to feel the vteck. Any list of parts to get to make her faster becides getting a tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DanLegg Posted May 6, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6, 2023 I've been planning a cross-Canada trip. I wanted to simplify chain maintenance while touring. So today I installed a Scottoiler xSystem. Will be testing how it works in the next few days. I've read many opinions, pro and con, and now I'll get to come up with my own opinion. I'll try to remember to post the results after I've put on some significant kms. Reservoir-still lots of room for tools, etc. Oil line on top of swingarm Dispenser under lower chain guard Behind the chain guard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted May 6, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6, 2023 That rivet link looks like it might be a bit tight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeeEffArah Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Busy last few weeks, a bit at a time. Rear shock resprung with Hyperco spring. Linkage and related bearings lubed. Used rear fender / undertray fitted. ECU located to correct positon also. All 3 brake calipers cleaned, serviced and rebuilt. Front brake M/C cleaned and serviced. Today will be rear M/C clean and service and clutch M/C and slave cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted May 6, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6, 2023 My '98 got the annual wash and wax, and it is looking goooood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrgiving Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 3 hours ago, bmart said: My '98 got the annual wash and wax, and it is looking goooood. Mine definitely needs it. Just got back from a cross-country ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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