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    2020 Tire(s) Review

    in Eighth Generation VFR's

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    Where are you buying your tires? I paid more for my back tire than you did for every set you mentioned. I would be hesitant to buy Michelin Pilot 5's if you're looking for longevity. I took these off at around 3000 miles and the back looks ok but the front not so good. I weigh 240 lbs and ride pretty aggressively on some curvy roads here in middle Tennessee, so that may account for the wear. 

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    Hard Starting When Cold

    in Fifth Generation VFR's

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    18 hours ago, Grum said:

    Another thing to be aware of for cold starting is what fuel you are using?

    The higher the octane number the less volatile is the fuel, this can certainly have an effect of poor starting in cold conditions. So try using the minimum octane rated fuel suitable for your bike in your country, see if that makes a difference. There is no benefit in running a VFR (except for a 7gen) on higher than required octane fuels. Certainly avoid Ethanol blended fuels IF you can.

     

    How old is your battery? Your charging voltage is good but your battery may be down on capacity.

    I know I'm repeating myself BUT battery terminal voltage is not a good indication of battery capacity - the battery ability to deliver plenty of cranking amps. You can have your battery properly load tested at any good auto parts store.

     

    Agree with Cogswell, strange to be not using the choke on first attempt!

     

    I'm not sure of the starting characteristics of a 5th gen. But can assure you my 6th gens and current 8gen virtually start quicker than I can release the starter switch, be it cold or hot!

     

    So higher octane gas is less volatile than lower octane? Didn't know that. I guess I assumed the higher the octane, the better it burns but that's too simplistic. I do try to avoid ethanol blends as my old carbeurated Suzuki 750's carbs had to be replaced after only 2 years from using ethanol blends. 

    Can This Be Welded?

    in Fifth Generation VFR's

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    I hit an enormous series of potholes a couple days ago and noticed my exhaust sounded louder so pulled over and noticed the bracket securing the Vance & Hines ti pipe had broken off, resulting in the pipe hanging down and swinging out to the side- thankfully it didn't fall off but now I need to know if this bracket can be welded. Pretty sure I won't be able to find a new bracket. There appear to be some small rivets that were used to hold it together. 

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    New owner 😎

    in Eighth Generation VFR's

    Posted

    Welcome! I too have a very screwed up low back- riding actually decreases my pain. I gave up my centerstand when I installed new headers but remember how difficult it was to get the bike on the stand. Now i have a Pitbull rear stand but it is actually more difficult to use than the centerstand. I agree with the above- wear sturdy soled shoes, have a helper, level concrete and I pulled on the handlebars which worked for me. Good luck!

    Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

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