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You have some interesting ideas about 'improving' the performance of the 6 Gen engine. I shall watch this space to see what you achieve where others seem to have stumbled before. A photo of the machine you intend to develop would be nice to prevent me thinking this is all a hallucination.

Looks like a great day Mohawk, and those custom VFRs are just fabulous. Stray on the red was obviously ahead of you in the photos,😂

The headlight unit changes between shots, the steering angle isn't consistent. Hell knows what's going on with the front brake discs.

Hey, Captain 80s, Mohawk, Terry or Grum, any ideas on this one?

Ah, a 98. So now I don't know

You have been incredibly thorough going through everything else. It's going to be something simple and mechanical. I reckon it's highly likely to be the linkages on the wax unit are slightly sticking/ corroded. Normally fixed by a good wiggle and lube. Sometimes just washing with hard water over several years can cause the problem.

Oh, and check the wax unit fast idle mechanism isn't stuck. Give it a wiggle and some spray lube; sorry that probably means airbox off again . That has been known to give the symptoms you described.

Don't you just hate it when people want to break the rules. It's 30/40/20 for a reason and cameras tend to be in places where idiots cause mayhem in others lives. Take antics where it's 'safe'. Then you won't need to spend any money at all.

The first thing I would check now is throttle free play. Back off the adjustment at the throttle grip

Turn down the idle? Starter valves?

The photos of tyres in this thread show a raised edge at the rear part of the tread particularly at lean. On track that could indicate insufficient rebound but I'm not sure the same applies for road riding. Any thoughts?

Hi Skids, at the risk of being captain obvious, you said you were going to have to strip down and clean the mating surfaces. I'm assuming you haven't done that yet if you are still having to use hammer for chain adjust? Given our climate (heaven knows it's been like monsoon season this last 4 weeks) and winter salt, I'd strongly recommend a bit of grease on the mating surfaces. I'm thinking copperslip but others might suggest a different type. I'm trying to think up a simple means of covering the forward holes on the swingarm to avoid the build of of grit that JZH showed in his photo. I'll post if I find a working solution

Has he actually got a VFR. At the last count it appeared to be a myth.

Terry, you're just showing off because you have no chicken strips.😂

My guess is that it looks like the different compound on the shoulder and that you're applying throttle from your max lean up to medium lean then feathering the throttle. The actual extent of the softer shoulder compound is about double the width of the darker wear area in your photo. Assume there's no rubbing noises or any problems with traction or grip when riding. They look quite squared off as well but not surprising at 10k km

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/buying-or-repairing-a-car/motor-industry-associations/ https://www.anglesey.gov.wales/en/residents/trading-standards-guidance/consumer-advice/problems-with-motor-vehicles/122530 Have a read. Are you within 30 dayiof purchase? (Second link refers)

Mohawk is right. Have you got a copy of the original advert. That will be key evidence

There is a thread in the Earlier VFR forum entitled: 86 VFR700F Retool or therapy or both Tsmitty and Captain 80s seem to be very familiar with your model. I'm not so can't help further- sorry

There you go then Andrew03, a range of opinions depending on the age of the lines replaced, but all agreed it's worth it.

There is a slight difference in feel when you put the braided lines on simply because they cannot expand as you apply pressure unlike the OE lines which tend to get more flexible as they age. The difference in feel is noticeable in my view but it isn't huge. What you do gain is consistency and reliability over the longer term. When you do it, take the opportunity to overhaul your callipers; replace the seals (if they are more than 4-5 yrs old) and clean up the pistons, the body and the pad springs. All together that will make a big difference in braking performance

And carbon wheels are not as robust or forgiving as alloys when it comes to crappy road surfaces. Think carefully if you are mainly riding on the highway.

VF1000R; I'm still in love after all these years. Never found a good one worth buying here at a sensible price

Or something alike that from the RVF days.....

Try eBay . Eg: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125145228420?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=125145228420&targetid=2361400006200&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007177&poi=&campaignid=21697363421&mkgroupid=170400390467&rlsatarget=pla-2361400006200&abcId=10027088&merchantid=101716632&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3bm3BhDJARIsAKnHoVXg6vq-eta6JBumsfuQ9ACW2O_igI_2QF2Yay9j9caUZ97NUcjSyDgaAjIHEALw_wcB