MotormikeVFR

Sargent Seat for sale. Perfect condition. All black. Asking $250.00 + $50 shipping. These things are well over $500 retail now, here's your chance to save some $$.

Never mind. While I had to bleed off a little fluid to release the pressure on the pushrod, the slave assemble slid off without removing the banjo bolt and letting air into the line. Easy peasy. Greasy mess underneath the cover...yeck! 😬

Has anyone removed the clutch slave to access front sprocket cover removal without draining the clutch system (per the service manual)? Want to put on new chain and sprockets and yet do it as simple as possible.

Does nothing for me. Those bags look tiny. I'd stay with an Africa Twin ES or find a nice 1200X Crosstour.

I've listed my Givi T480 quick-release tank bag on Ebay (Item 252524328390) if anyone here is looking for a nice tankbag. Mounting fits Honda VFR800 Vtec and other years. A nice, clean bag at a good price.

I adjusted the chain (tightened) a bit and it seems to have minimized if not eliminated the resonate vibration I was having. Need to put some more interstate (BORING) miles on it to be sure, but I think I'm on the right track.

Once the weather warms up a bit, I'll ride it and let you know. I'll zero in on the chain first, since it is the easiest to trouble=shoot. Play around with the tension: way slack and then a little too snug and see if that changes the vibration character or frequency. It that does nothing, I'll pull the front wheel and have the balance and tire looked at.

I've adjusted the chain tension, but the weather here sucks, so I can't test ride it. It that changes the vibration characteristics, I know I'm on the right track. Front tire has less than 2000 miles on it, so not likely. It's very strange, the way the vibration resonates from one grip to the other. Definitely a harmonic vibration of some type. Maybe every two or three seconds as it cycles from bar to bar at say 70 MPH. I'll put a torque wrench on the engine mount bolts, just in case.

My 2007 has developed an odd vibration in the handlebars. First, the bike has only 8500 miles on it, and until recently was glass-smooth. The vibration is a resonance that cycles left-right, left-right, from one hand grip to the other, back and forth in a cyclical manner. Most noticeable at interstate speeds and higher. The chain has developed a tight spot in it, and I wonder if it could be the culprit? Still, only 8500 miles and I lube the chain religiously. Hard to believe I'd need a new one so soon. I usually get 15,000 miles or more out of a stock chain and sprockets. Pulling the clutch in at speed reduces the intensity of the vibration, but it does not stop completely. It's really annoying, since the bike used to be so smooth. Any ideas out there?

Are all the six gen plastic body panels still available from Honda? I have a 2007 RWB and want to replace a side panel. I know from previous experience with other manufactures that the plastic parts are the first to go "obsolete."

With the eight spoke rear wheel, are you guys just changing out the rear, or both wheels. Can't really see the front all that well with the disk brakes. Where are you getting the rear eight spoker...ebay?

Which highway was the "Triple Digit Sweepers" shot taken on? 191 one the east side of the lake, or 530 on the west side? Looks like my kind of road!

That's the nicest Hawk I've ever seen. You'd have people standing in line if you ever decide to sell it. Most Hawks are pretty ratty by now. Your example makes me want to buy one and throw money at it!

I've used the "pull the headlight fuse" trick myself years ago to limp in with a failed charging system. Still, does anyone have a guess as to the bikes range with a fully charged battery and a "total loss" electrical system? 20 miles? 50 miles? Stay off the brakes and use hand signals to turn!