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RC79NC001

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  1. I thought I might weigh in on this discussion.  I’ve had the valves adjusted twice.

    Once at 60k mi ( I was very pleased with the result...a private garage that did stellar work  ) and again at

    92k mi ( Not pleased at all, never ( ever ) going  back to that dealer for service ).

    I’m currently showing 117300 on the odometer and this is what my VFR sounds like.

    V1 Cold start....ambient air temperature about 50F

    V2 Idling after the cold start...ominous knocking sounds from the valve train.

    V3 Idling after riding 150 mi through the country side.

    My VFR still runs strong, uses no oil, and delivers about 50 mpg.

    This is not a “RTF” experiment, been referred to a good private mechanic who hopefully

    Can Do justice to the VTEC.

    You guys who claim 100k ( mi ? kilometers ) with no valve adjustments are lucky ducks !

  2. I got over 43k on the last DID ZVM chain. Regular cleaning (WD40)and lubing with Dupont Teflon wax is my personal regime.

    No brainer, always do the front and rear sprockets with the chain.

     

    On a similar but somewhat hilarious note...back in 2021 BMW teamed up with Regina and offered a no maintenance chain.

    Ha ! Apparently a real distance rider slapped one of these wonder chains on to see how long it would go with no maintenance.

    Only 12k mi before it was shot.

     

    https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/bmws-maintenance-free-m-endurance-chain-put-to-the-test

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    Here's my front pad only history.

     

    Original Pads replaced at 33801 Mi with Ferodos ,did not care for the way the Ferodos felt. They were replaced after 18290 Mi with CL set 1.

     

    Ferodos replaced at 52091 Mi with CL Pads. CL1 set 1 was replaced after 20200 Mi with CL set 2. The pads you see in the picture are CL1 at the end of life and CL2 at the beginning.

     

    The CLs suit my aggressive MotoGP wannabe style.

     

    I suspect the rear pads will remain OEM well into the 100k mi zone.. 

     

    I watch a lot of MotoGp and try to copy the style.....discreetly on the street.

     

    Suspension upgrade in 2018 probably a factor in increased riding aggression...and resulting tire wear/ brake pad life.

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