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  2. natnif
    I made a bit of progress over the weekend along with my helper! Front wheel removed and forks out. They are not in great shape but have cleaned up reasonably well. I dropped them up to a local mechanic to do the fork seals and oil as I have nowhere clean to work. The downpipes are looking fairly crusty, I'm not looking forward to taking those off! They go on the list for winter. It does look like the oil cooler lines have been changed which is good. I took one look at the calipers and ordered good second hand ones which arrived a few days ago, so I'll try refit everything this week and hope to get out for a first spin at the weekend just to see what else it needs.
  3. Grant74
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  5. Gaz66
    Do yourself a favour & buy a vacuum pump, used em for yrs, gets fluid moving thru the master cyl/hoses/calipers, shift most if not all air, finish off with a master cyl full of slow lever pumps to get last dregs of air out. Never had any probs bleeding conventional or CBS or CBS/ABS brakes on a bike, must have done a few thousand bikes over the yrs, cars too.
  6. JAMurillo
    I don't rely on it but it's good to have for emergencies. Level pumping like a pleb.
  7. Gaz66
    Yep, had a few Honda's with CBS/ABS, more bother than it's worth, I don't mind linked braking, in fact I quite like it, not a fan of ABS on a bike, when it goes wrong, it's usually an arm & a leg to fix it. Hence why old ST1100's with ABS are worth next to nothing, I know quite a few Pan 1100/1300 & Blackbird owners that's removed it & re-piped it like a normal system.
  8. Thumbs
    Have you tried it?
  9. MarkusT
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  10. Gaz66
    ABS is pointless on a bike, too many variables, parts are prohibitively expensive. How are you bleeding it? Lever pumping or a vacuum fluid pump?
  11. JAMurillo
    I will try that tonight. I also bought a replacement banjo bot with a bleeder. I will install it on the master cylinder and try to bleed from up there.
  12. JAMurillo
    It would've been possible but I made sure to follow the instructions. Not only that, I bought an old master cylinder and replaced it with the same issue. I was looking at the ABS pump too, used of course because a new one is $1700 lol ABS is useful sometimes. I have had not used ABS in regular riding but I ran over a cardboard on the road and I used the front brakes right on top of it. ABS saved me on that one.
  13. Burger
    sensor in the radiator wouldn't be accurate, since coolant only flows through there when the thermostat's open. better option would be at the water pump outlet. if i were to do it i'd chop the hose a few inches away from the water neck, add in a short length of metal pipe, and drill&tap that for the sensor.
  14. Skids
    Nice, but you have some work to do. Depending on how you will ride it (it's really fast!) you may wish to consider upgrading the suspension. There is a remote ECU flash available which will make it much smoother as well as removing some gear limitations etc. The exhaust note can be made to sound abso...fecking...lutely fantastic, but you'll need the right can. Other than that, iyt's a fantatstic bike and I hope you get her how you want her and enjoy the ride. Will keep an eye out for updates.
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  17. hexzero
    I’ve had my fair share of frustrating repairs too, and sometimes when I can’t figure it out I just need to step away for a bit. That’s how I ended up browsing https://groundwirenews.ca for news in Canada while waiting on parts for my own bike. It gave me something different to focus on, and keeping up with current events actually helped me clear my head before getting back to the repair with fresh patience.
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  19. Wout
    Hi all, I am modifying/rebuilding a 98rc46. I added a Koso multi dashboard but the problem with it is that the ETC from the engine block needs to be a thermistor to show useful values on the screen, but the ETC is not a thermistor and is connected to the PGM-FI unit… I stopped looking for it once I noticed how complex removing the throttle assembly is. I was thinking on drilling a hole on the top of the radiator, tap wire in it and have the thermistor installed there… any thoughts/advice? Many thanks! Wout
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  22. DrErgal
    I finally installed the manual tyre change equipment in my garage "and what about a new shelf at home?", I'm sure you're wondering 😁 The thing is that I bought a set of second-hand wheels coming from a Hornet 600 to fit the VTR; the front wheel came with a tyre, so i put it off and used it to make a "bike-topic" shelf to furnish the stairs leading to the garage. I found it appropriate 😎 Luckily, my wife is a biker, so she approved 😅
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  23. DrErgal
    Bourbon brings wisdom 😎 Nice move 🤘
  24. joe678
    Hi, I'm happy with the MICHELIN RoadClassic 130/70B18. Joe/Germany
  25. Sheep61
    @FromMaine Thanks for your input. I'll take the grease seals out and try to press them again. Hopefully that is gonna do the trick.
  26. Terry
    Step 1 is the Voyage of Discovery where I get to learn just how many parts I need to buy. It is clearly going to need some panel and paint work, and given the price of new OEM bits I am looking for some lightly-used bits on the net. I also puhsed the button on some Helibars as reaserch shows the ride position of the 800 VTEC and 1200 are near enough the same, and I enjoy the higher bars on my 800. I will also splash out on a centrestand. I think I will keep it generally stock except for maybe a slip-on muffler to replace the "unique" stocker...call it a sympathetic refurb constrained by price. A lot of the bolts are showing surface corrosion; what would be the smart way to deal with those (other than just buying new)? as thinking to start with a soak in Evaporust but after that? The brake and clutch levers are super furry, what about those?
  27. FromMaine
    Yesterday was the annual Vintage motorcycle show at the Owls Head Transportation Museum here in Maine. It's a one day event, and fairly local. About 120 bikes showed up less than usual, but a fair showing considering the weather forecast for severe thunderstorms and hail. There are no awards or trophies given, so the Trailer Queen crowd stays away in droves. 🙂 These are just a few pics. I was not the only V4 there as there was a Yamaha VMax, but I was the only VFR in attendance.
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  28. mello dude
    "One too many bourbons" will get you every time....lol! Looking forward to see how you do... Good luck 👍
  29. Lorne
    So, back to stock or do you have something more exotic in mind? Either way I'm looking forward to your new project. best wishes for a successful build.
  30. Burger
    the california model is perfectly legal in the other 49 states, therefore it's the 50 state version. mine's a 49 state model so this is rather all a moot point.
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  32. Terry
    I was looking for another project and this 2015 1200 hove into view; after one too many bourbons I hit the "buy-now" button and had it shipped to me. It has done 23000km and was an insurance write off; it was bought by the PO with the intention of powering a dune buggy but that never happened. It appears to have sat outside for a couple of years and has quite a bit of surface corrosion and the obvious crash damage. My guess is it was dropped on the right side at reasonably low speed in a collision avoidance, and then slid under the object that was being "avoided". Scuffs on the right side, left middle cowl completely missing and a severely bent radiator look to be the major offenders but the time parked outside has not been kind. Anyway the chassis and forks appear perfect, the brakes a bit draggy but not bent, and it starts and sounds mechanically great. I've owned many VFRs but never the 1200 so this is all new territory for me. Watch this space! Wish me luck!
  33. squirrelman
    sometimes it helps to bleed front calipers while theyre held UP to the max at the end of the brake lines to get some lingering bubbles out.
  34. St. Stephen
    There is no 50 state version. I so rarely get to show some expertise on VFRD that I had to jump in quickly. 😎
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  36. FromMaine
    The symptoms you describe and the fact a large bearing was replaced by two smaller ones make me think the bearings may not have seated properly. My 4th Gen does not appear to have a gap where yours has one, another indicator the bearings are proud and need to be seated.
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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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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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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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      Close up

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

      My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers

       

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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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