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Grum

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  1. After 74,000kms fitted its Third chain D.I.D 525VX124FB (cut it back to 110 links). Very reluctant to replace the front original sprocket even after 74,000k's it looked near perfect! Still replaced it as I had a new one on hand. Fitted a new JTF1332-16 to the front. The rear was fine so left the OEM on. Big clean up done behind the sprocket cover. Original Chain - 36,650K's Second Chain - 37,380k's (EK525ZVX3124). Photo newly fitted sprocket Top. Old OEM sprocket after 74,000k's Bottom.
  2. Hi FJ12Ryder. That's a GREAT example of why battery voltage is NOT a true indication of capacity or health of the battery. Thanks for sharing your classic example. Good Luck with the new battery. Cheers.
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    Roger's Pass, B.C.

    Great lookin bike and beautiful scenery, lucky you.
  4. Reckon that's a purely subjective comment and you seem to be only basing it on what you pay for it! You may be right, but without direct test results between the two, you're only guessing there might be a quality difference. There is not much of a price difference in Australia between the OEM and a HiFlo anyway, it's just so much easier for me in procuring the HiFlo. HiFlo are a TUV spec filter, being type tested and production monitored to meet or exceed all OE specs. Myself and many others have been using HiFlo for years without any issues. As always YMMV. Cheers.
  5. Absolutely nothing at all. Just means you've got to visit a Honda dealership, or have them ordered. I find most motorcycle shops and motorcycle accessory shops all carry HiFlo, even my local general motorcycle service shop (Slipstream motorcycles) has them. During the warranty periods with my bikes I've used the OEM's after that I just find it easier to grab the HiFlo. Had no issue with either. Cheers.
  6. Hiflo HF204's, my oil filter of choice since 2005, 6 and 8gen compatible, definetly no removal nut type.
  7. Wow Ducnut they look extremely sexy, love the satin sheets, your're making want to snuggle up to them!! Seriously, they are a great looking bit of kit. I'm sure they will be great on the bike. Cheers.
  8. Lovely shot that, great old bridge, looks like magnificent VFR country. Did some googling, can't get my speech around the name of the river it crosses, the Ompompanoosuc River Bit tricky for an old Aussie lad!
  9. Yes, they are the high seat position collars. So simply bolt them on in the forward position then change the two rear brackets to the high position, job done.
  10. This should help you out, just incase you don't have the owners manual!
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    Rest stop photo opp

    Beautiful shot that. Nice high contrast effect, lighting is great.
  12. A couple of fabulous photos and a couple of great bikes Shinigami. I've done 72,000ks on my 8gen and currently on my second chain with the original sprockets, due for a chain replacement in a few thousand k's however I will probably only replace the front sprocket, a close inspection of the sprockets recently revealed no visible wear! I've successfully ran at least two chains to a set of OEM sprockets for many years, I'm a bit of a fusspot for checking tension and regular lubing. YMMV. That RF650 brake fluid is expensive, I know it's a very high performance product, but does it still require replacement every two years as per normal Dot 4? Cheers.
  13. On your 2016 8gen the idle adjust knob is just above the clutch slave cylinder on the left side of the bike, turning the knob clockwise will increase your idle rpm. No need to remove the fairing.
  14. Warm engine idle is 1200rpm, and easily adjusted.
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    10 1 2018 (76) b.jpg

    Excellent shot slo1. Great angle, scenary and clouds add to a dramatic effect.
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    BigCanyonXB

    Glorious shot, great roads, VFR Country!
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    IMG_5458-001.JPG

    Nice shot Philois. Great bike great scenery.
  18. Hi raYzerman. Vulgar1 mentioned he'd been using the K&N up until his terrible failure of that brand. I don't know of anyone having used a recommended filter for the VFR ever having an issue like you encounterd with your FJR, this could well be due to the oil filter boss not having the hex per the FJR. So, the main message from this thread is there are numerous filter choices out there, just DON'T use the K&N with the spot weilded removal nut. Cheers
  19. Ok understood. The VFR does not have a hex on the filter mounting boss, so your concern would be the thread depth on the boss in relation to using the new style of Bosch or Purolator filters! I guess this change to the filter design on the Bosch and Purolators must have caused havoc for FJR owners who used them! Inexcusable for Bosch and Purolator to make this change knowing it could adversely effect proper sealing on particular bikes like the FJR. In this case, sticking with the OEM might be the better, and safer option! Cheers.
  20. Hi raYzerman. Not sure what you are on about here! Are you saying you shortened the length of your oil filter mounting boss? "Shaved material of the face of the hex" what hex, again are you referring to the oil filter mounting boss? Never heard of anyone needing to do that! For what it's worth, I've never had issues with HiFlo or OEM filters, and won't go near a K&N with the so called removal hex nut spot wielded to its cap. YMMV.
  21. Ya must have felt like a square peg in a round hole! The only one for me is your bike, nice shot.
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    Tehachapi

    Great shot suzukijo. Such a beautiful clean bike on a dirt road, how could you do such a thing!
  23. The Long and Winding Road That leads to................A Great Ride!! Very nice capture.
  24. Ah the serenity! Very nice shot
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