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  2. Dutchy
    .....With a few pals from the club we did offer to buy some 8 bikes. "Problem" is that this large mc dealer has no knowledge/feeling with old Italian bikes, so they had an "expert" from Bonhams value the lot. Including their fee..... This expert cane to €1,5mio for the lot... They reckon there will be plenty fools who will readily part from their cash... I did fancy a small Guzzi 125 scrambler, engine not loose/piston stuck. For a museum/collector this doesnot matter. But I RIDE my bikes.... A pal picked up a perfect restored/refurbished/runnjng fine one earlier this year in Italy for €2k. So them asking €4k (Bonham reckons €6k..) for one that will not turn over (yet) is a bit silly imho
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  4. keny
    Scrub in ride done on local nice road's The Road 5's felt great 👍 really confidence inspiring I'm also impressed whit fuel mileage, have not hit reserve yet! But should have ridden around the block before stopped.... Oh well As you see, kms, not miles
  5. keny

    Anything goes!

    Images added to a gallery album owned by keny in Member's Gallery

    Other VFR and other pics....
  6. rc24dk
    Did you offer/bid on anything ?
  7. BluRoad
    $7800 I'm offering my beautiful Honda 750 V-4 Interceptor. This bike has a unique history — originally supplied by Honda UK as one of three Press Fleet bikes for the 1986 introduction of the new VFR Interceptor. Accompanied by a white and a red example, these three bikes were used for road tests, magazine shoots, etc. When that assignment was completed, a staff member of "Motor" magazine, Rex, requested to purchase one of the bikes. Honda agreed, and Rex chose the blue — this very bike. The following year Rex accepted a position with Ford in Detroit and shipped the VFR to Michigan. After lots of bureaucratic haggling the bike was successfully imported with a Michigan title. Rex kept the bike for the next 37 years and 18,000 miles till he offered it to me last year with the promise that I would refurbish it for its next 37 years and find its next caretaker. This VFR: With 18,161 miles, this bike has had a full mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. My goal is always to retain as much originality as possible while bringing the bike as a whole up to whatever standard I can achieve — in this case I would put it at a 9 out of 10. ALL of the mechanical systems are inspected, repaired, replaced, rebuilt; whatever was needed (a partial list is below). Cosmetically, I chose to professionally repaint the wheels and both large side fairings along with several small parts. The rest of the paintwork is original, to my knowledge; color-sanded, buffed and polished. The bike has a few small flaws, which I photographed as well as I could and are included in a detailed photo album (see link below). The seat vinyl wasn't up to the rest of the bike so it was professionally recovered in the correct color and texture. The electrical system is inspected, cleaned and works flawlessly. This bike has the Euro handlebar switchgear with a few extra features, compared to the US models, and several other differences. The only significant modification are the aftermarket SuperTrapp slip-on mufflers. To import the bike, Rex needed to replace the mufflers with US-spec mufflers and in the ensuing years the originals were lost. These SuperTrapps are in near-perfect condition with hi-heat powder coat on the black pipes and many hours spent refurbishing the aluminum mufflers. They are tunable and I have the additional discs to allow future changes. And they allow that unique V-4 music — they sound great. My background: I've operated V4 Dreams (.com) for the past 15 years, rescuing and re-homing classic V-4 Hondas. This bike is #42 and will be one of my final projects. Included are all the importation documentation, my work & parts receipts, original UK owners manual, tool kit, Clymer service manual and two keys. The Illinois title is clear and clean, in my name. Some of the service items: Carburetors rebuilt/tuned/synced Spark plugs Valve adjustment Compression check Oil/filter change w/Honda oil Hardwired stator connector Full silicone coolant hose replacement w/Honda coolant New tires; Bridgestone BT46, original sizes Rebuild forks with Progressive brand springs Upgraded steering head bearings All hydraulics fully rebuilt; brakes, clutch Venhill stainless brake lines, in black OEM fuel petcock replaced, new fuel lines/filter Many misc. fairing fasteners replaced Disassembly to frame & engine, full detailing No disappointments, contact me with questions. Thanks for your interest. Joe Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBv3u8
  8. Dutchy
    @V4 Rosso spotted a picture of my -sold since- RC51 in an Ebay add. I contacted the seller and he promptly added photo credit https://www.ebay.nl/itm/176402896455?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11051.m43.l1123&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=6731c70f86b245f186efdb8beb3b4f2f&bu=44709689102&osub=-1~1&crd=20240614045036&segname=11051
  9. racerreid
    Where is the oil pressure sensor located? Perhaps it is shorting?
  10. racerreid
    Service manual and wiring diagram have not helped to sort this out. Bike has now stranded me far from home once and I can recreate this issue just by letting it idle up to temperature where it repeats and shuts down. It takes a while before it is able to start again and it seems as if the shutdown mechanism is electrically(?) triggered just like a low oil pressure condition.
  11. racerreid
    Hmmm seems to happen pretty close to each other. Bike starts losing power and can't overcome the shutdown. Oil light comes on then as it's struggling to stay on. Then it will not restart until it cools completely down.
  12. wtfalberta
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  13. ShetlandBiker
    thanks for all the replies, can anyone confirm that this will do the job, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284625193855?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjwsaqzBhDdARIsAK2gqnfluQ6Jr1S7XvmDOdFckmH_o1FO320tKrnazqiKFkxjbC2eSLmMx_8aAlNuEALw_wcB
  14. Skids
    I fitted leds to my 5th Gen and they're fine, so a serviceable PCB will support them so either the issue is your PCB or the leds.
  15. adkfinn
    JZH - did you check this link? $24ea on their site: https://www.jergensinc.com/en/product/stock-check/klp-button-handle-5mm-x-20-ss this works for me and doesn't appear to be a location based price? hth
  16. JimMoore
    You could coat the entire interior of the tank, but in this case I might try just pouring a small amount into the tank and ensuring it gets down to the rusted spot. Btw, the online instructions mention cutting the RedKote with MEK to make it easier to work with. I would definitely do that, even if I had to do two coats.
  17. Presson
    then i installed LED bulbs, You hadn't revealed that earlier. I'll second Skids' guess.
  18. keny
    So decided to get a fresh set of tires for the ZR7S. Did chose a local place as price difference was not big. Choice was down to Michelin PP2ct or Road5, Decided to get a newer offering even a higher price, after all even PP2ct is a really good tire it was introduced back in 2006 (the 2CT version) so Fearly fresh to as made in end of 2023. Then mounted on rim ready to inflate as balanced It's nice whit a center stand as whit that and a front stand you can have both wheels off same time On bike ready for a test ride
  19. vladr
    Understood, yeah i have seen how the second gear of the camshaft aligns itself with the first one when assembling, as stated in the manual. Based on your comment Terry from this topic [1] i understand that i dont really need to know on which TDC of the compression or exhaust the first piston (refference is) and what matters it's the sync between the front and end bank. So i'm doing right now this: 1. Put a wooden stick into the piston #3 2. Check the flywheel T3 mark with any of the TDC (360 degrees and the piston #3 will be again in a TDC, from what i understand, i will be dictating the compression or the exhaust time by aligning the camshaft as in the manual, so gear marks should be facing outwards) 3. Reassemble the cover for the rear bank 4. Turn 450 degrees and align with the #4 piston and again, marks should be facing outwards Seems pretty simple now that i've understood the principle of aligning gears but i was afraid of the "how i know which is the compression stoke TDC for reference" Let's hope it does not blow up, i will rotate various times by hand after reassable to be 100%, also i think i will also do check with the spark plug to the chassis to see if everything adds up, but for this, i will need to crank it by battery, that's where i will by most afraid. Fingers crossed and thanks again for all your help! [1]
  20. Dutchy
    Back to the grind, but at least the commute is good....
  21. Dutchy
    Yep, Y2K all the way!
  22. LewLew
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  24. RC3624
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  25. Skids
    Cheap Chinese led's???
  26. Grum
    Suspect that the Oil Pressure Light coming On is a result of, not a cause of the Engine Shutdown. Oil pump is a mechanical device so can't short out! - Are you sure you are seeing the Oil Pressure light come On first Then the Engine shuts down, OR is it the other way around, Engine dies then the Oil Pressure Light comes On? Have you downloaded the Service Manual and Wiring Diagram?
  27. Lorne
    For a variety of reasons my '09 VFR800 has been mothballed for the last 18 months. And not, sadly, in a nice cozy garage but in a carport with a bike cover. Today I decided to check the inside of its fuel tank, praying that rust hasn't gotten a toe hold. In my case, seemingly not, if this photo mosaic can be believed. I should not that iPhones aren't the best tool for peering through the gas cap. I think I have the orientation right.
  28. racerreid
    Hi gang, 94 vfr 750 starts fine then once at full temp oil light comes on and shuts the bike down. Oil level is correct. Could the oil pump be shorting out from the heat? Where is the oil pump located underneath this complicated maze of body panels? Any help is appreciated!
  29. racerreid
    Thanks gang! Conclusion is there isn't one on the '94. Cheers.
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  31. raoufhakam
    i dont think its either. i never had that issue with oem incandescent bulbs, then i installed LED bulbs, which worked perfectly fine for a few days before starting to flicker
  32. Hingley
    God Dam Capt. That paint on your 4th gen is truly amazing, a person could get lost looking at how deep the coat is, there must be a pile of fine wet sanding followed by polishing compound for hours
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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Mount Evans

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      I Am Back !

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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