VicSev93

Hello! Below is a video of my experience with the installation of the Spiegler brake lines on my Gen 5 Honda VFR800. I will admit, it's a bit annoying. But everything is possible.

Hey all, my Gen 5 VFR failed inspection. The brake lights don't come on with the front or rear brake engaged. The odd thing, is that the bulbs are good and the running lights work. Licence plate light, Horn works, turn signals work, etc. just the brake lights are out. The last thing I did was change and bleed the brake lines. Could excessive bleeding somehow take out both brake sensors? That would be a wild coincidence. I checked the 10A fuses under the tank as well They do not look popped. And are in good shape. (I even changed them out anyway, still nothing) I did the same for the bulbs, even with new bulbs. Nothing. (Unless I somehow have the wrong bulbs?) I did check the connectors on the brake sensors, they are good and I hear the click when pressed. What am I to do? Is there some multimeter magic I can perform to see what the heck is going on? Thank you!

I have to highly agree with this statement!

Thank you so much! Just uploaded episode 2. And agreed. Working on your own bike is a good way to calm down and destress....unless something goes wrong ofcourse 😂

Hello all! Back again with episode 2 of VFR maintenance. Again, more of just my own journey rather than a tutorial. But feel free to follow! I'll be doing new stator/rr next. The video was half way done. But then a stator cover bolt snapped. 😞

Hahaha! I feel this so much .. I can probably buy 2 more vfrs for the money I put into this one. It's crazy

The winter has me doing a bunch of simple and not so simple maintenance. From oil changes, to new stator, valve checks and SS lines... I decided to record the whole thing! The first episode is an easy one. Oil change and some adventure stories. If you're into this sort of thing, enjoy!

Hey all! I hope everyone is doing well in this heat, at least the one that is over NY right now. I am running into some issues when trying to find parts to restore my 98 Italian red VFR. I am in need of a gas tank (it does not need to be perfect, but just no dents please, I can probably buff out the rest) and a rear seat cover. I ordered a China one, and the fitment is just terrible, like REALLY bad. I will attach a pic. I am willing to pay for shipping, even if overseas. I guess I am pretty desperate haha! Anyhow, thank you!

Hello all! A very unfortunate thing has happened. During a rainy ride home in NYC I rode over a manhole (for some reason also covered in oil) rear wheel spun out and I fell to my right side. My Gen 5 VFR has been through everything, I'd thought so. Engine swaps, electrical issues, cooling issues, forks, rotten pipes, etc. But I never thought I'd need fairings. Yet here we are... I am honestly heartbroken, since day 1 I've been trying to bring it back to it's former glory. And now this.. The right side fairing, the head cone and right side blinker have slid down the pavement and man..did it leave a mark. I'm in search of these 3 items. I can't even find a blinker! Anyone here doing a part out or have them for sale? I don't need pristine parts..but alteast better looking than what I have now. I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much for reading and listening!

I would say about 4k miles ago. Everything was in spec. I can always recheck ofc.

OK! Hello all. I am bringing back this thread because I think I found my issue. But I need help in further diagnosis. So I plugged up my vaccume gauge that just came in not too long ago. Pulled the hose from the MAP into the gauge. I could NOT get a food reading. The arrow was way too sporadic. I will attach a video. My gauge came with a handy instruction booklet. That states if the needle is sporadic and with the ride of RPMs becomes more stable. The issue is either. 1) ignition and or timing. 2) carb mixture adjustment at idle. (In my case the TB sync. Any idea how to check if my ignition is on point? Thank you

So I finally got my vaccume gauge. Attached it to the hose that goes to the MAP sensor. My gauge only has an output of up to 70hg. So the needle went nuts. However, at higher rpms. Like 6k. The needle was pretty steady at 20cmHg. The gauge only has cm readings and in readings. So idk if that was correct. For this testing purpose.

You know whats interesting, I would think this would never happen to a VTEC due to it having 02 sensors and all that fun emissions stuff. I too, have done everything that you have. Even more, I have taken off the TBs, multiple times to replace all the hoses with OEM, its a good tight fit. I did order a vac gauge. So I will def report back on how it is. But I honestly think everything works as it should. Its just the 98 has no 02, no emissions, nothing. just pretty much straight piped. I would love the rapid racing module. But I think I have to buy that, AND another unit, so they can mimic an 02, or something like that. which is way over 1k in money. Idk if its worth the hassle.

Is it possible ... That the FPR is not able to regulate the fuel and send too much of it down the rails? Do I remove the vaccume hose from the FPR and see if it leaks? Btw thank you so much!

I have ordered the vaccume pressure gauge to connect to the hose from the map sensor and document the pressure I'm getting there. For the fuel rail...how do I even measure it? I know cars have a valve for a gauge to plug in..but my bike definitely does not... 😂