Lannyl81

Those foot pegs look like the ones from Knight...are they? I have a set from my '97 VFR750...wonder if they are the same??

I have done business with Tom in the past, 2nd the comment above. He did tell me quite some time ago that he was leaving ebay; looks like he is still there.

I agree that the BW header system is likely a bit lighter, by how much....good question. Doubt they would make any performance difference other than one's wallet being lighter...... If my bike was naked, these would sure look better!!

Ahhhh....got it....on the 5th Gen VFRs. Might have to get me one of them 5th Gens one of these days.

I emailed Black Widow, asking about the header...was told that it is simply a replacement of the stock system, not a performance system. So only reason to get one would be should the stock system develop holes from corrosion....which is not likely where I live.

The cheapo fuel pumps on ebay lasts about an hour....get the K&L one.

The fuel pump pulses, does not run like a motor. The FP pulses when the output line pressure is less than the internal spring...which is about 1-3psi. So normal operation is the FP pulses, pushes fuel into the carbs, only when the carb float valves are open. An easy test is to apply fused 12V directly to the fuel pump electrical connector with the output into a container if there is fuel at the inlet. Need to be sure you have the polarity correct; Honda uses green wire insulation as the frame/ground. Once again I suggest using an inline fuse, just in case; 10 amp fuse, nothing higher. The FP will "buzz" if it is working. I do not know what the flow rate of the FP is...probably in the SM somewhere.

After reading this...now I think I had better take this apart on my '97 since I have not in the six years of ownership. Although since weather is quite nice these days...will likely wait until June. Keep-up with the pictures and do add any hints or tips for servicing the eccentric bearing holder.

Starter valves..????....please explain....

I compared photos for the BW header and the OEM for my 4th Gen....they have the same cylinder pairs connected; #1 goes to the bottom tube at the rear which is #1; #4 goes to the top tube at the rear which is #3. Going from pictures, did not remove the fairings off my bike to really check. Did not look at the VFR800 one.

Appears my comment did not make it. After looking and looking at the various pictures of this system, the suspect "T" joint is not a true "T", it does have some angle to it...about the same as the OEM system. Still have not clicked on the "buy it now" button....difficult to justify the $400 for unknown results.

Yeah the new clear lens are the switchback type...which I have already done, I just want the clear lens. cmsnl.com is OEM parts...the clear lens are aftermarket.

I emailed Gerhard, he replied within 24 hrs, but with info I did not want to read.....the clear front turn signals lens are NA. He is replacing them with some new LED ones. Oh well....guess I am stuck with the OEM yellow lens.

Sorry to jump in here....but Thurn has clear front turn signals that I would like to get for my '97. But I agree with bloominguez, bit difficult to know exactly what I would be ordering even with the english. Could not find a "add to cart" button or shipping info. Also, there are clear rear lens on ebay from Project-R in the UK. These guys used to have the front ones that I want...but not for over a year now.

Here is the system I have been looking at: