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CLASS at Infineon 2007
In 2007 I attended one of Reg Pridmore's CLASS days at Infineon and it was a blast. A sunny mid-May track day in NorCal is damn hard to beat.
photo used with permission, credit: Ian Donald - http://iandonald.com/
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Awesome news "Al"!
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New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA
RC51Nick replied to sfdownhill's topic in Exhaust Systems
Question for those who have installed the new header on their 6th gen. How do you handle the heatshield attached to the R/S rearset. Did you remove the shield with those hard to get nuts on the back of it and move the rearset out of the way? Did you brake the break system and remove the whole rearset/shield assembly. I know it has to be removed to get to the rear header and clamp boltts. I'm finally getting around to installing my header after a hip replacement this winter. Any help would be appreciated. I' really dont want to brake open the brake system with stories I've heard about trying to bleed a linked brake system. Thanks, Nick -
All done. PM replied.
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Doesn't the barrel of the switch separate from the wired base? Couldn't a locksmith help you out, I'm sure they could fish the broken key from your original? Yes, anti theft function, if you have the Pink wire and zener diode this sends 9v to the ECM to enable it, 12v or Zero = Dead ECM.
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Hi Grum. PM sent
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Hi M8. I definitely do but it's a 13meg .jpg file. I thought I uploaded it to the forum a few years ago can't find it. Tried to attach to this but file too big Using photoshop elements I managed to splice together a number of sections of drawings creating a nice hi res complete color drawing. Can you PM me an email address? Think email will cope with up to 20meg
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For anyone that follows HighsideNZ's excellent CAD diagrams based on my original design, please note that after 25K miles the bobbins M10 bolts pulled out of the alloy inner. If you used HighsideNZ's bobbin retainer then they won't come out all the way, but mine came out far enough to lose drive. I have now reengineered the alloy centre hub section with steel inserts press fitted into the alloy. This should now last without further issues. Outside view Inside view There is 2mm clearance between the alloy inner side & the hub carrier. I turned some flanged nuts down so the flange was 1.5mm thick + 6mm of nut to press fit into the alloy.
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Single Nut Conversion Vfr800 Hrc Rc45 Style - One More:-)
Mohawk replied to VFRRR's topic in Modifications
Somehow I missed Lance's request for info here. Full details available here. R.I.P Lance -
Has anyone got PDF version in colour of the 8 Gen wiring diagrams? Planning to get the full 8 Gen workshop manual printed and spiral bound, hopefully on wipe clean paper. Getting a little fed up of scrolling on a tiny screen, or is it my eyes...😵💫
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I broke the key off in my ignition so I bought a aftermarket switch on eBay. Long story short it didn’t work so I have replaced everything i possibly can imagine, still doesn’t work. I learned about the zener diode earlier today and realized the ignition switch I bought doesn’t have one. Can anybody point me in the right direction for a switch that is OEM??
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On the topic of hand controls, by coincidence did the same for my 6th gen's clutch & brake levers (similar to the 3rd thru 8th gens). The old grease becomes sticky over time and I've found that spritzing WD40 or similar on them in place doesn't do all that good a job of cleaning. When removed the levers can be dismantled, a tricky but not impossible task for those too inclined. That also gives access to clean the master cylinder pivot which ensures the smoothest possible response to input.
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Anyone know if SV imbalance/ out of synch causes rough cold starting and a tendency to die on throttle before fully warm? This may be the issue...
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Trailering this time. I’m coming solo with my Triumph, and maybe the 03 VFR. Photo is the crowd from T-Mac 2005….
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Nice! I still have some FJ ABS parts for sale. Seems like there are far fewer out there these days.
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-Put it all back together I am going to take it apart again and re check everything. -I did check all the hoses and they seemed fine no cracks etc. put some silicone grease on them to soften them up a bit. -gt85 the linkages and pushed in and out to help lubrication they didn’t seem stiff or seized. -Funnily when I put it back together there didn’t seem to be any flashing of the FI it just went on and off as normal when I turned the engine on. do I need to reset it could the fact that it needs resetting be an issue? -when I got the bike (1 month ago) it had fresh oil on spark plugs so I replaced the seals around the spark plug and it stopped leaking. Cleaned up the plugs with some heat and put them back in. Apart from the oil they didn’t seem bad. -When I first got the bike it struggled to start first time. After emptying the tank of previous fuel I put in v power fuel and some redex to clean and it now starts first time just rough to start with throttle hesitation. -I thought it was fuelling issue but will come back once I have done further investigation. thanks for your support I didn’t realise forums were so helpful. Hopefully I get this sorted had nothing but problems with it since I got it. To be honest it has put me off Honda. I’ve had all major Japanese bikes and this is the only one where the issues keep coming. I am only persisting because of the lovely v4 engine sound. kind regards. Shane
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No mate not normal. "I did what you said." Excellent, I'm glad the FPR wasn't leaking! Have a close check of all the Throttle Body vacuum hoses, look for any small cracks or damage, especially make sure All the hoses for the MAP sensor are good. - Any Fi fault codes? - How old are the Spark Plugs? - What fuel is currently in the tank? Octane, Ethanol level and how old?
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Thank you for your help. I did what you said. When I start the motorcycle still it hovers around 1000rpm as soon as I touch the throttle it dies. I turn it back on it goes up to 1750rpm (warming up) after 2 mins it goes around 1200rpm and runs like a dream and throttle is okay. Is this normal?
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Some progress on the RC24. Started to take fork off, decided to take top fairing as well off to put the round clocks on even will run OEM fairing this season. The fairing has some damage but don't know if I will do anything to it, it will be replaced whit the cbr900 anyway in a near future (next winter), seems there is a lot of small damage here as there also. Other headlight faster is broken As the oil cooler other attachment cracked as headlight fasteners bent The headlight holders can easily be bent back nut the oil cooler faster needs a weld. Did strip the front brake I have the rebuild kit for the calipers. Also thinking I might take the long brake lines from the FJ for the VFR to keep it more simply whit just 2 brake lines. Fork legs off so next is to change the seals in them Ah, one thing, found a nicer chain guard, it also have the metal inserts so you don't tight the plastic to much so it cracks. It's from a 88-89 but 100% alike the 86, the sticker has wrong size tires thro, oh well, will be other size on bike anyway
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The XT350 has now the small fuel tube between primary and secondary carb changed So it's ready for a test ride, need to get a insurance for it that is surprising costly for this model sadly. Also the fact that winter has strike back where I live also delay a test ride I have ordered a new license plate for it also, the old one is cracked So next I thought I should give the FJ some love, but there came up a issue straight away As you si in the picture the fork upper has a unique fasting, you need a 27mm alien key to open then, biggest I had was a 25mm... As I have mixed feeling for the FJ, and don't know if I just should list it as I get it running, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a tool. So a friend will weld (as I don't have a weld device) this socket to a bolt whit 27mm head to make a tool. So have to wait...
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I’d say $4.5k if it’s been maintained and is ready to ride. $3.5k if it’s been just sitting and needs freshening. Start by adding $500 to those prices and see where it goes. I just bought a 50k mile ‘98 that’s mechanically great and body near perfect but dirty and grungy, $2100. My ‘99 has almost 120k miles but I wouldn’t sell it for less than $8k. 🍻
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I've replaced the air temp and water temp sensors but they went bad within days of fiddling with other stuff so I likely messed with something related, other then then regular maintenance work, parts and fluids it has been flawless, original clutch and timing chain/tensioner even, oh I almost forgot, I did replace the fork seals once. It's due for some TLC, my daughter and possibly my wife will be using the NC to learn to ride. It's perfect for a first motorcycle
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Here's a 2001 with 17k miles listed locally for $6k. It's high but the seller is probably not in a rush and can lower the price as needed. https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75107544 I say list yours at 5-6 and see what happens. You can always lower it. That said, I offer the following for reference: I bought a 2001 in 2021 with 20k miles for $3,000. Pretty clean overall just needed some refreshing. I considered this one a pretty good deal. I bought another 2001 6 months ago with 39k miles for $2500. Not as clean, needed more refreshing. This one was more of an ok/fair deal for what it was. Last year there was a 2001 on cycletrader with only 1200 miles listed at $6500. Very sensible price given the miles. It was super clean too. It would be rare to find another one with miles that low or lower. Things that help get top dollar: -bike should be detailed, waxed and exceptionally clean. If we're claiming near showroom it should look like it. -new(er) tires, recent fluids, etc, especially brake fluid for anyone that knows the annoyance of properly bleeding linked brakes. -any and all documented service history available, receipts if you have any in a folder. Both keys if you have them. -all mods documented in the ad, stock parts included if you have them still. -should include OEM grab handles, rear upper cowl (that covers the seat), OEM windscreen, owner's manual and tool kit -any issues or defects documented/photographed. Pointing out a few small scratches is a good thing if that's literally all there is to point out. It emphasizes that the rest of the bike is in great shape and no surprises for potential buyers. -Several GOOD pictures in sunlight (It's amazing how many sellers don't take the time to clean up a vehicle or take good pics.) -a short but well written for sale ad, bullet points not paragraphs -priced reasonably given current market. These bikes live between $2k and about $6k with most falling in the $3500-$4500 range. Several factors determine what it will ultimately sell for. There's a price that will have it sold in minutes, another that will have it sold in a day, and another that will take weeks, and another where it won't sell at all. Decide what you would be happy with, add a little wiggle room and see how it goes. I have sold many vehicles to the first person who came to look at them by having them clean, sorted, well presented and fairly priced. Most of my vehicles have sold quickly. Some too quickly. Some took longer, some I had to lower the price a little more until the right buyer appeared. Just gotta get the right combination of factors to get it done. This is one that I recently spent some time refreshing and cleaning up over the winter. It's not worth $6k, but would probably sell quickly at a reasonable ask. Not for sale though. 😉 Cheers, Justin (click for better resolution)
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Agreed on carb clean and possible rebuild if it’s never been done. It’s almost 30 years old… new is fresh and she’ll thank you
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Wow, nearly 236,000 faultless kilometres, great testament to Honda reliability, nice looking bike. Hope the 1200 lives up to the enjoyment and durability you've had with the NC700X. Sure hope my 2014 8gen VFR can live up to that mileage - I have no future replacement plans for my VFR, now at over 96,000kms. Cheers
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The Last Day Of Good Riding Weather
Juniper Pass
I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.
I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.
Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado
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Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain
From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped
Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs Colorado
Mashtuns and fermenters
Rows of fermenters
I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS
Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road
There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!
I did stop for pictures in all the best spots
Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate
Elephant Butte Park and Denver
Close up
Veefalo on Squaw Pass
Juniper Pass
Juniper Pass
Mount Evans
My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers
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I Am Back !
Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.
Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.
My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.
With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.
So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.
Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since
Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.
I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:
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Oops. I do believe I know how to post YT videos or they wouldn't be on YT. However I may have screwed up copying the link to the playlist. Thanks for the helpful comment. -
I think that you might not know how to post videos. You're in your YT studio in these links. You need the link to the actual video. -
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