Auspanglish

Your reputation "recedes" itself. LOL

Nice one Hotshoe!!

OK... there's no such thing as a stupid question right... Can those in the know let me know which of these part numbers are the: - Cartridge tube - Rebound valve - Adj/connector rod That is to say... which numbers in this blow-up diagram do I need from the F4(i)?? Obviously 14 is the fork cap. But part no. 11 isn't displayed in a blown-out fashion...

Hey Slammer... can't see any of the marvelous photos you used to be able to see in your tutorial (first post in this thread). This happened to loads of my tutorials on ClubVFRSpain due to Imageshack deciding to change their policy from free hosting to pay or we'll wipe your pics... and they wiped them before I had time to do something about it.

So dragging this out of the annals.... Does it matter if the internals are F4... or F4i.... that is ¿what year model must they be from to gain rebound adjustment in 6th gen vfr800 forks? I'm keeping the lowers as I'm too lazy (don't have access to proper working space) to have to fiddle with the brakes (lose the LBS), What valves and shims and so forth should I get and what configuration should I install them in to make the appropriate improvements in hydraulic action to make this worth doing??? I'm in the south of Spain and looking at slightly bent forks to save on costs. This must be easy on the wallet for me to take on the project. Jamie Daugherty I see you have a wealth of knowledge on the mattter and figure you do this stuff for a living... you're too far away for me to make use of your services but if you or anyone else were to whisper some advice in my ear (ie MP me) I would be eternally grateful. I understand this is probably like asking a chef for his secret recipe, but I'm a DIY kind of person and will eventually work it out for myself... trial and error etc... the great thing about VFRD and my local Spanish forum is the generous sharing of knowledge... I have been known to write up how-tos on ClubVFRSpain. So here's hoping that what goes around comes around.

Was just flipping through the manual looking for front wheel bearing specs and discovered an error in the 6th gen workshop manual. In the secton on assembling the front forks, right after detailing the 100 mm gap from the top of the fork upper to the level the fork oil should come to (100 mm), It mentions to remove the cylindrical spacer (collar) and seat (washer). The error obviously lies in the use of the word "remove" instead of "install". It's quite obvious as it is right smack bang in the middle of the assembly instructions but if someone were to follow the manual blindly...

I like the high-security fence to keep people who covet others' possessions out.

Congratulations Leon!!! Which one of you was Purring like a Lion??

So instead of reading impossible volumes of threads, I figured I'd throw out this question: Is it possible to drop the F4i internals + fork cap into my 6th gen's forks to gain rebound adjustability? Or is swapping out the entire fork(s) necessary (i.e. tube-cartridge assy and brake callipers)? That way I could keep the original CBS brake set-up (roadworthy inspections are getting stricter and stricter in Spain) I've put up with the sloppy front end on this thing for too long now and seeing how the new 8th gen has rebound adjustment I figure that's all that's really missing.

No real interest at ClubVFRSpain.es I'm afraid Seb... bloody crisis!!

I'll ask At the VFR forum here in Spain. If I manage to get a job I'm in.

I reckon so. What say yea all?

They do in Spain

I believe some folks have swapped out the OEM oil cooler for the SP1 which has an extra tier. Obviously in cooler climes this might have the bike running too cold for VTEC operation. Too cold is equally as bad as too hot. I have been tempted many a time due to the extremely hot temps of southern Spain. But found that using a good quality and slightly more expensive coolant with a wider range of temperatura tolerance has solved the issue of overheating.

Don't thank me yet as the Replacement harness for the 02-05, may have a Yellow One.

I'm not sure if this will help but the shoddy common ground bus connector on the front subharness on the 2002-2005 is yellow and on the 2006-2010 it's orange... bit of a PITA to get to as it's on the front left arm of the bracket that holds the front fairing/headlight assy. You would have to disassemble somewhat.

... and you removed the mufflers...