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  1. I have a '98 VFR and have noticed lately the fans never come on, despite the rather high engine temps.  Saw 142 F today and the fans didn't come on.  Is there a set temp where they're supposed to come on?  I know I've heard them in the past after a hot day-stopping the bike and the fans were running at around 128 to 134 degrees.

  2. Got the mount but not sure if it's gonna work.  The rubber expansion plug drops all the way into the hole when inserting the smaller diameter end 1st and won't insert at all w/ the larger diameter end.  Can't see the Youtube video of the install-not sure what's wrong on that end.  Instructions say to insert the plug then measure 1/8" above the opening but the plug is flush with the stem.  Did they give me the wrong part?  Or am I not understanding the instructions?  Any help would be appreciated.

  3. Yes-actually I use Waze for this reason and would only need it for routing through shitty traffic or avoid accidents.  Here in Nashville we have some crazy drivers and one never knows which artery will be blocked.  Thanks for the advice.  That ball mount looks like the one that held my old Garmin GPs.  How would one find a cellphone case with that type of socket?

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  4. 2 hours ago, trmoyer said:

    I replaced mine with the MOSFET FA020AA kit from Jack at Roadstercycle and can’t complain. It’s simple, reasonable priced and I mounted mine on the left side of the subframe. 

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    Looks like mine-for a minute I thought you'd hacked my computer and copied my photo😁.  So far so good. Very high quality wiring included as well.

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  5. 16 hours ago, Grum said:

     

    Bit of a safety issue doing that, potential of unexpected bike jolting forward, possible damage to the starter motor and starter relay.

     

    Not sure if the 5th gen has the "launch assist " like the 6 and 8gens where the rpm is slightly increased (via the ECM) as you let the clutch out when in gear, kind of an anti stall assist. Shorting the clutch switch wiring will screw that system.

     

    Another potentially nasty situation with shorted clutch switch wiring is an accidental pressing of the starter switch while riding, the starter will attempt to engage!

     

    The clutch switch is generally very reliable and easy to replace if it plays up. The switch also has no effect on a neutral start so you still have that starting option till getting it properly sorted.

     

    If I had to chose between an open circuit clutch switch or having it bypassed by shorting the wires I'd chose the open circuit state for sure!

     

    As always YMMV.:fing02:

    My '98 doesn't have the "launch assist" feature.  I have the same problem-intermittently it won't start in gear w/ the clutch pulled in.  Recently I sprayed some WD40 around the switch and now it works regularly (for now).  How expensive is the switch if it needs to be replaced eventually?

  6. Loaded the Attack map onto the PC III and went out for a 105 mile ride. My bike is as close as possible to the bike used on the Dyno at Attack-headers, PC III, K & N air filter and free flowing pipe.   First impressions are that the PC III and the Attack map result in a much smoother power delivery from below 4K to redline.  It reminds me of how if felt when I first rode it but w/ more power throughout the rev range.  Very impressive pulling power, even in top gear when over 7K rpms.  Gotta hold on for sure up there!  Great work all around.  I can't thank sfdownhill and Duc2V4 for all the hard work to get these headers built and shipped as well as the long hours spent at Attack Performance getting this map done.  Bravo!

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  7. 1 hour ago, Tirso said:

    @sfdownhill is your contact person.  

     From Nov 2019, page 26 of this thread:

     

    https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/88463-new-5th6th8th-gen-performance-header-now-in-production-in-usa/page/26/&tab=comments#comment-1102353

     

    I'm using the map but plan on having one custom made. 

     

     

    Thanks.  I PM'd him.  Do you think you will get better HP and torque numbers from a custom map?  Dumb question-of course you will but how much better I wonder.  Be interested in how much better-please let us know!

  8. On 5/5/2021 at 9:00 PM, Tirso said:

    I have a '99 with WiLD headers, Staintune, PC3 Model 111-410, Attack map and it works fine.

    I bought this 9V battery adapter for PC3, I used it to load the map. 

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/253484941321

     

     

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    That's  one beautiful VFR-those pipes...wow.  I did manage to load a map someone on this site gave me-it's a map for a full Erion exhaust and today managed to get those damned plugs routed to where they hook into the wiring harness.  My hands are torn up but it's in there.  Seems to be running rich.  I will buy the Attack map and let 'er rip.  Thanks for all the info.

  9. Sorta off-topic but...I have had the new headers for a year or so and love them. However wanted a PC III USB so I could load the custom map Daryl had done at Attack Performance (I have an antique PC II) but they're sold out everywhere. Saw a used PC III on eBay and bought it. Got it today but am concerned it isn't what was advertised. The model # is 111-410. If I'm not mistaken that's not the unit that fits the '98-'99. Can anyone confirm if this will work with the '98?

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  10. Not without a lot of work, but it fits!
     
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    Finding a spare RC30 swing arm is part of the fun, however...
     
    Ciao,
     
    JZH
    Wow- beautiful! What is that linkage on the swing arm? The rear brake?

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