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Greetings header gang - this update is to let everyone know that we will be able to pick up the current order of headers week after next, so Duc2V4 and I will be contacting all those who placed deposits with a balance due including shipping cost where applicable. Please feel free to contact either or both of us by PM with any questions.

So I made a offer on a 1986 VFR750F RC24 on Friday as I was bored, and I got the offer accepted! So Friday evening I did pick it up! A bit rough bike but runs. Nice things are, aside it's red 😜, it has a Devil 4-1 exhaust, fairly fresh front brake discs as pads front and half worn tires. Battery as R/R are one year old and fork has stiffer springs. Plastic has cracks, seat cover needs to be changed and fairing inner panels are missing. Biggest issue is, even it runs good, the engine dies after 10-15 minutes of riding. This was mentioned in the add, but sounded like a fuel cut relay issue, BUT after a ride today I don't think it's the issue. Engine dies like ignition switched off, and after a 15-20 minutes wait it starts again but dies again after 5-10 minutes, same thing starts after a wait again. Anyone has had this issue? What to look into?

Hello All This is my first question on VFRWorld! 🙂 woo hoo I've bought a 2003 VFR and am enjoying working on it very much. It appears mine has a reg/rec marked as SH650A-12 3.3 is this a change out before it goes up in smoke? Or is it a keeper? Thanks in advance RP

I think most dealers' shop mechanics do decent work. But not all them have a passion for it. To them it's probably just a job, like many people feel about their work. Which is to say they might do it well, but when it comes to working on our motorcycles, we probably have much more concern about it being perfect when we do our own work vs. when a shop mechanic works on it. As for plugs, it stinks having to pay a dealer shop for something that didn't really need to be done. But knowing it was done and now won't need to be done again for years is some peace of mind. And if you're doing these things yourself, in the long run plugs and filters are cheap enough that if you do replace them more often that is needed you're not really just throwing money away.

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Exact same issue on my ‘86, after exhausting trouble shooting & replacing parts that are/were fine(ecm,etc) found 1 of the 2 pulser coils near starter clutch would cut out totally when heated. Oddly enough the other 1 is fine but faulty coil acted just like the ign kill switch, somehow stopping any ignition. Took me weeks to find it so hopefully it’ll help your problem!

Ive been pre-filling filters since college (let's just say a long time). I actually learned it while working at a Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change. All turbo cars had their filters pre-filled. You'd be surprised how much oil you can get in if you keep adding and letting it sit while you do the rest of the oil change. And if you are ready and somewhat quick, no spillage. And if so, very little and not anymore mess than you just already made anyway.

This. Thanks Seb.