airwalk
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Pic seems to show missing keeper/cotter piece on top of valve stem, where could it go assuming the bucket/shim above?maybe there was only ever one @ original assembly, which worked ok until the over-rev? Curious the valve didn’t drop low enough to smash piston catastrophically...
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Grinding sound when cranking hot, bad battery?
airwalk replied to Plavna's topic in Third and Fourth Generation VFR's
NOT another oil debate, but if you’ve put in a synthetic oil of car (automotive) type, drain & replace with motorcycle specific or diesel version conventional oil. You’re grasping straws anyway, can’t hurt to try. I cured a similar issue years back by this method, haven’t used a synth oil since! -
CCT on 8th gen: Any body have to replace them?>
airwalk replied to VFR80025th's topic in Eighth Generation VFR's
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Is my 24 year old starter motor due for a rebuild or replacement?
airwalk replied to vfr800_red's topic in Electrical
My’95 developed a “sticky” start button years ago, being lazy I put a short piece of surgical tubing behind the lever/button, acts like a return spring & still works well. If my digital abilities weren’t so lacking I’d send a pic, hopefully you can visualize. -
Most likely suspect (culprit) causing your issue is the “rebuilt” slave cyl, wrong parts/kit, piston in there not the correct dimensions, take it apart & compare to original part(s)? Grasping @ straws, but if everything else is correct...
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Tough to have enough, easy to have too many😬..
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Twice the price, half the rides. The rich continue as usual, only growing fatter faster these days..
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Oil cooler o-rings at engine history
airwalk replied to jefferson's topic in Third and Fourth Generation VFR's
Wires from/to pulse coils, come thru cover gasket surface in a sorta grommet type rubber “plug”, not unheard of for oil to escape there. Sealer around the cut-out in cover can help... -
Picture of an ngk cr9eh-9 will clarify any possible confusion here..the heads are missing quite a few threads from factory for some reason
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There’s a sensor for ign that takes its pulses from the start clutch, if it fails pretty likely to be only when hot. PIA to track/“diagnose”. Guess the cam sensor might do the same but have only seen the lower one quit intermittently so far. However, my failure was a much older bike’(86). Miserable experience!
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Hi airwalk, Thank you for your donation of 25.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
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I had similar symptoms (with starter clutch) on a couple of my vfr years ago. Checked for worn/cracked components, etc. Even replaced parts(plunger springs, rollers) to no avail. Turned out the synthetic oil in them was apparently too “slippery”, changed to Dino diesel(Rotella 15-40) & problem vanished instantly. Could be a straw worth grasping if all else fails...
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Yes, shows how procrastination can pay off in a way, also that luck isn’t always the bad kind. May not be a favourable comment on my maintenance practice though!
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Changed shock. About time too, 317K km! Bottom needle bearing good but bumper totally shot, can only imagine what it’s like inside..dr
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New paint. Graphics are history now.
airwalk commented on 34468Randy's gallery image in Member's Gallery
Looks like Fraser valley/chilliwack./abbotsford vicinity?
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