Member Contributer bmart Posted October 11, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2023 35 miles on VFR98 later: Seat of the pants...there's no question that it runs better and smoother. I do not think that it is the new plugs, as they looked just fine, so that leaves me with the flapper and/or PAIR delete to credit/blame. 🙂 The new Roadsmart IIIs felt super too. The brake pads took a few stops, but now feel really nice and linear. I'm dreadful about wearing parts down to nothing before swapping them out...and trying to get to just shy of the end of reserve before filling up! Mello dude, thanks for the info on the flapper/PAIR mods to the 2000 with the O2 sensors and cat, and of course for the superb block off plates. I'd like to wrap it all up on VFR00 too. Thanks to the forum. I've been able to make so many useful and inexpensive mods to the VFRs because of you guys. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrgiving Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 😇 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLoibl Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 7:02 PM, bmart said: Seems like it. I sure hope so! Just in from the garage from finishing the PAIR delete job. It was interesting. I didn't have anything to plug the inside or outside of the airbox, so I put the short hose back on and had something to plug the hose. It seemed to run okay in the driveway. Testing tomorrow to get an inspection for registration renewal. It should also turn 30k on the ride. Can one of you explain what a PAIR is? Been out of the ride for some time, and bought a 8th gen in May...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted October 12, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2023 Thank the gods and Al Gore for the Internet. I'll do it for you... PAIR stands for Pulse Air Injection Reduction. Essentially is uses the venturi effect to draw fresh air out of the airbox and into the heads right as the hot exhaust gasses are exiting the cylinders. The fresh air then allows the hot exhaust to continue to burn off unburned fuel, reducing hydrocarbon emissions. Unfortunately, the reed valves allow some exhaust gasses to enter the air box assembly and the continuing combustion taking place in the exhaust system can cause annoying backfires on bikes with aftermarket exhaust systems. Hope the explanation helps, some form of this system has been used on cars as well, although not much recently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted October 12, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, bmart said: can cause annoying backfires on bikes with exhaust systems. Fixed it for ya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted October 12, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2023 Did the '00 this morning and hope to test this afternoon while I get it inspected. Someone handy could do this in an hour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeeEffArah Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Yup, on that 2000 I'm wanting to sell, seems I took it all off and capped the front and rear ports in about 40 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrgiving Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 No wrench turning for me, just enjoying the perfect weather up in the Santa Monica Mountains today. 🤩 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetePower Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Has been awhile since posting, I was made redundant back in March after 25yrs so been enjoying some time off and my new job. Had the valves checked and all good nil adjustment required at 30000kms. Whilst at it Coolant, oil, filter, new Iridium Plugs, clutch and brake fluids, and a good clean. All going well. Merry Christmas to all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted December 19, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2023 8 hours ago, PetePower said: Has been awhile since posting, I was made redundant back in March after 25yrs so been enjoying some time off and my new job. Had the valves checked and all good nil adjustment required at 30000kms. Whilst at it Coolant, oil, filter, new Iridium Plugs, clutch and brake fluids, and a good clean. All going well. Merry Christmas to all. Hi Pete. And Merry Christmas to you. Phew...I hope you didn't have to blow all your redundancy payments on that service? Good to hear the bike is running great. Hope your new job goes well, good luck. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 19, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2023 4 hours ago, PetePower said: Has been awhile since posting, I was made redundant back in March after 25yrs so been enjoying some time off and my new job. Had the valves checked and all good nil adjustment required at 30000kms. Whilst at it Coolant, oil, filter, new Iridium Plugs, clutch and brake fluids, and a good clean. All going well. Merry Christmas to all. Hello Pete, Merry Xmas to you too! Glad to see you found a new job you enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetePower Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 On 12/19/2023 at 10:29 PM, Grum said: Hi Pete. And Merry Christmas to you. Phew...I hope you didn't have to blow all your redundancy payments on that service? Good to hear the bike is running great. Hope your new job goes well, good luck. Cheers. Gday Grum, Did all but the Valves myself, and delivered bike to mechanics with the plastic taken off so only $850 for the valve job. New job is a new lease of life for me. Best wishes for 24' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted February 7 Member Contributer Share Posted February 7 Not for mine, but for YOU! Saw these on C-list today and thought someone might be able to use them. https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mpo/d/matthews-genuine-honda-saddlebags-for/7705840764.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted March 6 Member Contributer Share Posted March 6 Took the bike out for the first ride of the year, after a particularly wet winter, I have a feeling that I might have to replace the battery, otherwise it was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Resina Posted April 3 Member Contributer Share Posted April 3 Hi All Sharing 1 Lap on below video, as last Saturday I had a G R E A T time with our beloved VFR at AIA Portimão Circuit in Portugal 😈 aka The Roller Coaster 😈 This is why I love so much my VFR, I can through 3 Givi cases and enjoy the road with my wife at snail pace, or I can remove everything and enjoy the track 😍 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted April 3 Member Contributer Share Posted April 3 My favorite track. I hope to ride there some day! Do you have any videos with the camera up a bit so we can see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted April 3 Member Contributer Share Posted April 3 ☹️ Discovered I have a broken Carbon rear wheel 😳 😭 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted April 3 Member Contributer Share Posted April 3 30 minutes ago, Mohawk said: ☹️ Discovered I have a broken Carbon rear wheel 😳 😭 Ouch. Sorry dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted April 4 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4 4 hours ago, Captain 80s said: Ouch. Sorry dude. Whoa... double ouch! 😪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted April 4 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4 7 hours ago, Mohawk said: ☹️ Discovered I have a broken Carbon rear wheel 😳 😭 You must be making more power than it was designed for. Glad you found it before it found you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted April 4 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4 Cheers fellas. Trying to find a replacement wheel. Need one for a trip to NW200 in 4 weeks. BST are a minimum 12weeks lead time & very expensive now, not that they were ever cheap. Will get the tyre off & see to what extent the rim is damaged. 12years old & 33K miles on it so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Resina Posted April 6 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6 On 4/3/2024 at 7:20 PM, bmart said: My favorite track. I hope to ride there some day! Do you have any videos with the camera up a bit so we can see? Hi BMart Sorry I'm afraid not =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted April 6 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6 Looks like the wheel is not damaged & only has cosmetic outer lacquer damage. Waiting on a verdict from BST, but should be restorable to as new look 👍😁 Phew 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted April 17 Member Contributer Share Posted April 17 So as the rear end is in bits due to my rear wheel issue, I decided to refurb the VFR400 NC30 rear calliper with the Ti kit I bought a couple of years back. Here are some pics of steel v Ti parts. The kit includes new seals, Ti pistons, slider pins, pad retainer pin, banjo & bleed nipple. Just waiting for the new pads to arrive so I can bolt it back together & start bleeding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted April 17 Member Contributer Share Posted April 17 To fix my lack of rear wheel a little research shows the disc mount for the 400 & 800 are common. So I have a stock 800 axle off with a local engineering firm to reduce its length & add a new threaded section to allow me to fit my refurbed custom cush drive & bought a stock wheel to use until my carbon one is repaired. Pics when I get it back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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