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Gebruiker last won the day on October 31 2021
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There's a youtube guy I look at from time to time. SuperfastMatt. He’s just posted a four minute blurb on slipper clutches. Something I knew nothing about and now know just slightly more than nothing. Its here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRRcRtimbDg There’s even a repsol vfr hopping down a track at 1:30 in… And whaddya know, it turns out I can get one of these clutches for my 92. And then I would be happily posting this on my renovation thread, however given the cost/benefit, I do not think I will. Maybe next life.
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
...does your brother know that? -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Are the tulips out yet? The real tulips...not the plastic ones. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Nuthin like having a mate with all the right tools. Your pictures make me miss those long winter twilights up north. IIRC they last between about 0900 and 1500 😀 Happy sinterklaas! -
I don't think folks are actually arguing with you Leon, only trying to explain why you're wrong.😀 😛 Actually, it seems they're mostly pointing out that the reduction in sponginess resulting from ss lines is probably a noticeable and good thing overall. VFR78 raises a good question about how they might affect ABS brakes.
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I was under the impression that ss brake lines did not expand with use while 'normal' lines did. So that, when you squeezed the brake on normal lines, some of your force went into that expansion, like squeezing on a balloon. With steel lines, all your levered force went through to the pistons. So it not only would feel tighter, but would actually be tighter. But as usual, I'm talking through my hat. I've never had the circumstance to know any real difference. Granted the piston and pads are predetermined, but maybe lesser force would be required with ss lines to achieve the same braking performance?
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Why didn't you just turn the thing upside down and patch the tube like a proper Dutchman? I think I have an extra one of these laying around. It's yours. For next time! 😁 -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
You gave him the bike, and a free maintenance program with it?! How about a Shell credit card for when he needs gas? 😁 -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
After all your beautiful work and you'll now get to witness the bike being neglected too! You must love your brother a lot. 🙂 Maybe your niece will do right by it when she takes possession... -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Hang on. Did you give him the new one? What a good brother you are! I suppose he'll now have to maintain it to your standards... -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
As it happens, a proper 3rd generation bagster tank cover has magically appeared from the UK in my mailbox. So I'm good for now. Just the same, if you do stumble onto any treasures... 🙂 -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Soooooooo, also possibly not? 🙂 I've been keeping my eyes open for a cheap used 3rd gen bagster. I have one on the cbr. It looks good, protects the tank and is handy with the tank bag. But since they are cut specifically by the shape of your gas tank, you have to be pretty careful of substitutes. No worries. It's not an urgent accessory. But as it happens, I may have got a line on one anyway. Maybe... -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
5th generation bagster fits your 4th generation bike? Would it also fit a 3rd gen? They pop up on ebay but in every bike model in the world. I'd guess the gas cap location would be a pretty important, even for a bargain used bagster. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Invading birds? -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
Gebruiker replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Still not quite getting it. Did the good guys run a cable from here into the canal to control boat traffic? Much as the highway traffic is apparently being controlled in this photo? 😉