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  2. mello dude
    Good discussion for current "art".....somethings to consider for the next install..
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  4. VFRRS
    Everything lines up nicely so I'll check the alignment as per MOT regulations against a wall to measure the angles of the beam.
  5. Worfje
    Since we're all chipping in: I prefer sticking to the original schematic (after some learnings, see here) and therefore have no need for an additional fuse.
  6. JZH
    Since we're talkin' 'lectrics, I thought I would share my recent Maxi-blade fuse holder find with you all. I'm using a Littelfuse 80A MAXI fuse holder: I bought a couple of these years ago, probably off eBay or who knows where, but when I went to buy some more I was surprised by how expensive they are now. At least, from Littelfuse... Turns out, they are not made by Littelfuse at all, but by another company called iMAXX. I should say at this point that, having watched way too many Youtube videos I will no longer use "non-name brand" fuses in any critical application. That means Littelfuse, Buss or MTA, only. So I'm also partial towards name-brand fuse accessories (which generally just seem better made anyway), but sometimes the brand is just a name! This appears to be the case with this "Littelfuse" MAXI fuse holder. Another reason I was looking into this was because there are two sizes (wire seals/terminals) of this water-resistant fuse holder, and I needed the larger one (the one in the picture above is the smaller one), or at least the larger terminals and wire seals which fit into it. These are available from the big electronics suppliers, but expensively and generally in large order quantities. Somehow I stumbled upon an electronics supplier in Germany (Reichelt Elektronik), where I could order small quantities of each of the components of this fuse holder at a fraction of the Littelfuse price (as sold by Mouser, Digikey, Farnell, etc.). IMAXX S184862X Car fuse holder, seal for CCS931FL, gray €0.77 IMAXX CCS931FL Car fuse holder, contact 6.0-10.0mm² for H9301 €2.59 IMAXX H9301 Car fuse holder, housing for maxiOTO €2.34 IMAXX H9305 Car fuse holder, cap for H9301, transparent €1.63 I can buy the components to make four iMAXX fuse holders for the same price as Digi-Key sells a single Littelfuse one. (I've compared them and they are indeed identical, not Chinese knock-offs--iMAXX probably is Chinese, but they appear to be the original manufacturer.) So, that's what I'm using! YMMV. Ciao, JZH
  7. vfrgiving
    The proprietor is a super hospitable world touring rider with an encyclopedic knowledge of supersports. I'm very certain he would immediately notice a RC30 being swapped out for a crusty gen 5, lol.
  8. Saraya
    Saraya changed their profile photo
  9. Bazza
    I don't visit here often but did tonight and saw this thread and thought it interesting on the Blue '87 I just bought someone had the same idea except no modification so this is how the bike came to me......
  10. MBrane
    I agree. Try it, and see how everything else lines up then adjust from there if required. The front cowl stay is critical to how everything else locates, and can be a real PITA if bent even a little.
  11. MBrane
    For the record I have had zero problems with Jack's breakers. I installed his voltage monitor lights so I know at a quick glance what's going on. Both my girls have SH847s, AntiGravity batteries, and the last of the OEM stators. When I took Work Girl™ apart for other maintenance recently I discovered my stator wire splices were getting a bit crispy, so I ordered a new harness from Eastern Beaver, and replaced it so it's all one piece from the stator itself to the R/R. I also re-routed it to keep it away from the exhaust, and the subframe as much as possible. It was a bit tedious, but it gives me peace of mind. Not the first time I've had a spliced stator harness do that.
  12. FromMaine
    That is nothing short of excellent karma! Actually another word with Indo/European roots also fits. "Serendipity", unexpected, unplanned, purely by chance.
  13. CMAN
    Thanks Lorne and JZH. Makes sense to have options. Think I'll go with the Densos.
  14. Cogswell
    ^^^ If buying from Roadster Cycle, pay close attention to the circuit breaker he sells with them. They're an "auto reset" type, which if a fault occurs just resets its,self over and over . . . I'm not an EE, but it seems to me that's not a much different than just not having a fuse. I ended up using a Maxi Fuse style, but since the fuse is retained by a nut on each end it requires a tool to change. It's fine, but if doing it again I'd probably go with something that's easier to service in the field. Also, if you buy from RC, don't expect too much in support from him after you buy. I made some inquiries about it and got a curt reply saying it's my stator. Well, no that's new and checks out so that's not the problem. It was silence after that. Others may have had a different experience - that just happened to be mine. For the record, the 847 is still going down the road. YMMV
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  16. Worfje
    Looking at the state, I suspect you will be using an angle grinder.
  17. St. Stephen
    My kinda road...
  18. natnif
    ok I've ordered a Tourmax smc rebuild kit. I have 2 smc's, surely one of them will be good enough to rebuild! Hopefully I'll get the shock/dogbone/link plates in over the weekend, that rebuild kit will be about 10 days getting here so I'll try get everything else done and that'll be the last job before getting her out on the road. I've been soaking the bolts for the last few days so hopefully it comes apart easily.
  19. natnif
    She's a beauty
  20. FromMaine
    I wonder if they would notice if a scruffy red 5th Gen with a Maine plate was suddenly occupying the RC30's place?
  21. FromMaine
    Geez that's a good looking 5th Gen. That high mount exhaust is the bees knees!
  22. SamW
    I am doing a little Spring cleaning, I have the following for sale in North East TN SOLD - 3rd Gen rear wheel, cosmetically challenged but true - $150 - SOLD 4th Gen front wheel, cosmetically challenged but true - $75 3rd Gen Original seat, one minor flaw that has been glued over, a few stains that should clean up -$75 4th Gen Corbin seat professionally reupholstered, only used on a few rides - $250
  23. LonnieD
    Yep. All fuses good. Thanks.
  24. Skids
    As we've had a spell of dry weather and I've finished the oil/filter, air filter and coolant change, old Silver deserved a good wash. I'll leave her out for a couple of hours then polish then she's off for her annual government health check (MoT test). I promise to ride her more than I managed over the last 2 years.
  25. VFRRS
    Just refitting the front end up and wondered if anyone has done a similar job. The support has a certain amount of movement up and down before tightening the two mounting bolts. This will ultimately affect headlight beam height when everything else is bolted up. I'm tempted to nip' it up somewhere in the middle position and hope for the best 🙏 Your thoughts? 20260323_130759.mp4
  26. mello dude
    To add to what everbody is saying... here's the circuit diagram.... Not a fan of that circuit breaker from the Roadstercycle kit, prefer a HD fuse holder, large enough to take the current... Such as a MetriPack 630.... example from Cycleterminal.. -- about half way down the page... https://www.cycleterminal.com/fuse-boxes.html Also this waterproof style from DelCity... https://www.delcity.net/store/fuses-fuse-accessories/holders-circuit-taps/atc-ato-blade/inline-water-tight-red-with-leads/78335/ The R/R connectors are here from Cycleterminal.. https://www.cycleterminal.com/furukawa-qlw-250.html In general since I am a OCD foole, I prefer to build the harness myself and use Marine grade wire, usually I get it from DelCity.. https://www.delcity.net/store/wire-cable/ancor-marine-grade-tinned-primary-wire/ DelCity is great for general wire em up supplies too.... Best wishes to all..
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  29. Terry
    Did you check the main fuse, as well as the lesser ones?
  30. vfrcapn
    Forget the hotel towels or robe, I know what I'm sneaking out in my suitcase!
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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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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper 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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