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  • Birthday 01/11/1977

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    Hilton Head Island, SC
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    2002 Red VFR

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  1. N8sVFR
    I got a new Quadlock mount for the phone, and a RAM mount for the top triple stem hole. That pairs up with the Sena SMH10-10 that I just got for the helmet, along with the special baseplate that will allow me to use my custom molded in-ear Westone-2's with the Sena. :) Looking forward to my October trip to the NC / VA / WV mountains when I can listen to music and take calls while on the bike, free of wires!!
  2. N8sVFR
    So, I've gotten one response. Anyone else? Going once. . . .twice. . . .
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    Bump . . .
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    Hi guys — I’m coming out to Denver (where I lived nearly 15 years ago) for business and then staying for a few extra days to see friends and maybe do some riding. I’ll be in town from the 25th through the 30th. Anyone in Denver willing to loan or rent me their bike for a couple of days or know of any reasonably priced motorcycle rental outfits? I’ve been a member of the forum for many years, been riding for over 20 years. I’m already familiar with Colorado Motorcycle Adventures.....Thanks!!
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    BINGO -- that's the spot. It's actually more under the side panel, as you can see from the image, but obviously you have to remove the seat to get to it. Not sure if yours will be there or not, but that's where it belongs!! :)
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    No, Variable. I understood your question, and was trying to tell you the specific location where the spanner handle is stored. I’ll have to take a pic of my 6th gen tomorrow and post it. There IS a specific location where the handle is stored, and it’s not in or with the rest of the tool kit.....
  7. N8sVFR
    There's a dedicated little spot that it goes in under the seat, I believe on the left side. Held in by something akin to very large o-ring rubber band typ thing. Check your bike. . . .might still be there!!
  8. N8sVFR
    Dammit. I may have the same / similar issue. After my long trip last May, the VFR has mostly been sitting in the garage. I ran her up to temp about a month ago, and after shutting her off, noticed about a quarter size puddle of coolant on the right side of the bike....guess it's time to dig back into the throttle body area again. After dealing with my injector issues last year, I'm not really looking forward to that. I guess should have replaced all the coolant and vacuum hoses when I was in there last year.
  9. N8sVFR
    Well . . .I have good news and bad news. The good news is that everything that I did made the bike run PERFECTLY for the duration of my trip. Put about 1300 miles on her over 5 days. Saw some beautiful scenery and spent some time with some really good quality people. The bad news is. . . . . I realize that I really haven't been riding my bike enough!!!!!!!! In all seriousness, there are definitely a few things that need some further consideration. The ride down to NC (490.1 miles in about 8 hours) made me realized that the stock seat, the stock bars, and the stock screen are not ideally suited for my height / weight / riding style. I'll be considering helibars, a Sergant (or other) seat, and some sort of modification to the windscreen (either taller or with a laminar lip). The motor ran great. I did happen to pick up a stainless steel screw in my rear tire, which required a plug on the third day of riding, but that was the only minor incident. Thanks again to all for reading and providing input. I'll try to post up a few pics of the ride within the next week (I'm out of town again already for some work travel, otherwise I'd do it now!!)
  10. N8sVFR
    Rob - you got it. That appears to have been the issue. I DEFINITELY had an injector that was leaking. However, I also replaced the Fuel Pressure Regulator as part of this process. I don't *think* that it was the point of failure, but for the price, it was simple and easy to replace. CandyRed - definitely. . . .me too!!
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    BR -- road testing went well. I believe that there must have been some remaining fuel in the exhaust system, because she produced some smoke for about 10 miles or so before getting fully warmed up / burning off all the remaining fuel in the exhaust. That being said, everything appears to be operating within specs now, and all seems well. I am preparing for a significant road trip that is starting this Wednesday -- leaving DC, headed up to the Blue Ridge, and then headed southwest to meet up with some friends in western NC. Will be a 5 day trip, so that will be the true test!!
  12. N8sVFR
    She LIVES!!! Re-installed the three serviced and one new injector. Drained out over 10 quarts of mostly gasoline - oil, replaced with new along with a new filter. Started, ran for 5 minutes, turned off, drained and replace oil. Repeated two more times. She is now running properly, no smoke, not blowing gasoline through the exhaust, and no fuel in the oil. I'm relieved!! Going to put all the fairings back on this afternoon and take her out for a ride. Hopefully, all will be well. The neutral switch was also replaced with new. . . .seems like the old one had just worn out at exactly the same time as this injector issue raising it's ugly head. Weird, but true. I'll share another update after a couple of test rides. Sticking with it is what I do. . . .I'm way too stubborn to quit!! And it all paid off. :)
  13. N8sVFR
    New injector finally shipped from Partzilla. Should have it by Friday. Will see if I can get all this back together sometime over the weekend and update you all again. . . .keep your fingers crossed!!
  14. N8sVFR
    Well, Ron Ayers let me know yesterday that the injector was back ordered through them until at least April 20th. I cancelled that order and placed a new one with Partzilla. It's supposed to ship on Monday. . . .we'll see. Seems like it always takes forever to get the last little thing that you need to wrap up a project, doesn't it??!?!?!?!?
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    I think that I've also determined that the trouble with starting was that the cylinder(s) were actually full or nearly full of gasoline, and it was as if the motor was vapor locked. The starter couldn't compress the liquid gasoline, and therefore couldn't turn over the motor. That's why after letting it sit for a week or so and all the fuel had leaked down past the rings, she would start fairly easily. Anyway, have to wait another week to get the new injector, and will then install everything and see how she does. . . .fingers crossed!!
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