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More parts. Big ones are a new 6th gen water pump and a flywheel from a 2007. It was nice to get spark plugs in. as3 shorted me on some hose clamps. They responded quickly, and those clamps cleared customs today. Getting the radiator and some hoses installed feels good. I ordered a 6th gen thermostat housing off eBay. We will see if that fits.

This forum kicks copious amounts of arse, just for stuff like this!

Boom! USPS came thru today. I'm gonna call this solved for me. Whew. Found a 10mm OD new one online. Some guy selling them (made in Italy) on ebay. He has a bunch of them (new stock) in all different widths (I had to get two more in different sizes for my ZX. Same issue there. OEM ones are NLA, gas just destroyed them.) Ebay seller name is valtermotousa in case anyone needs it. Various lengths and widths available, but the 10mm x 56mm works for me. Search under "OMG Italy petcock replace filter screen 10mm diameter X 56mm long" in his store of nearly 5000 items (!) I cut a small V notch in the ring on the base in order to get it close enough to the big straw to fit into the round hole in the base. Zip tie keeps it straight. Held in by tension alone...it's tight.

Wait....my bolts are different than the ones in the manual. I was just now thinking "I'm missing washers so I'll have to get some, according to the manual pic" but now I think they are not even the same bolts.

Hiya. Hey I didn't want to start a new thread when this one should work just fine: I recently found the grab rails for my 94 as well and need some info as I'm getting all the bikes ready for a somewhat regular passenger: my 14 year old son. Oh. And don't bother sending in your application for Dad of the Year this year. I got it wrapped up. Rolling into the pick up/drop off line at the middle school on a bike is instant lifetime Dad award. You have never seen so many young 6th/7th/8th grade boys ignore their parents stern requests to "get in the car we have things to do!" and stand slackjawed while snapping pics and sending texts to my son with pics and every question under the sun, such as "How much does it cost?" and "How fast will it go?" over and over again. So far we've been on the 6th gen r/w/b a good bit, and the ZX once (Still having carb issues there. Not sure of next steps.) but the 750 is up soon for carb work I hope and then the 500. Springtime is gonna be fun fun fun over at the middle school. Teenage boys are still into bikes, believe it or not. Sure gets them off their phones and looking up and talking and interacting pretty damn fast, I know that. Seriously, every kid in that school goes home with "When can I get a bike?" every time I ride to pick-up. I guarantee it. Makes me laugh when I give it the revs and the boys jump and yell and the moms in the cars and the teachers facilitating it all just glare at me. Lo, do I laugh loudly in my helmet. Just giggling every damn time. When there's a huge spike in new bike sales in...2-4 years, the OEMs can thank me for it. VFR content: For passenger confidence, I found the grab rails and a small pkg of hardware that obviously I took off with them since it was all taped together. Took them off...25-28 years ago? I saw Dutchy's pic of the manual, and I've look on the Partzilla pics, but not sure what the small bumpers with the screws, and the triangle-shaped tabs are. Any ideas? Who has them still on the bike and can post a pic?

Went to put the registration info in the seat and found a bag labeled 'sweeper's camera mount' holding old registration info if we weren't already sure it's the same bike haha

I bought some regular "bondo" for the fill portion of the body work. Now I find out you should use a flex filler on the plastic.

I saw a picture somewhere where it looked like you can still buy new boots. I have not researched it.

That's the way you do it!

I have long ago ingested the Apple Koolaid, but I think my CarPlay solution (actually vfrcaptain's) works for Android also: https://www.amazon.com/YZW-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Nevigation-Bluetooth/dp/B0FJY19X36/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=23F77YZ2NR6ZP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lOL5urkK7tBBwc51er57aViECErFOuYbBK055_1Ug8kzpAzr6TM2mQuqkeRtbSwwYuq0MQnwIgk52G5upEsN1oPf0dkst0pmIJgMhyS_ZcYwczypYOicF0Q2Bbuo-9puq9HfHmbkYP8ZaSgQQgp4WDKMU7iRM6dNK1rRq_j4lQa6tzGCnialgDOzrYmOqJrGyRY2pEYT7Yb3zsIBasN_LpCxv-M7ahkg1qAsRauAryU.XWzLKTmfPcdm-vMrsr7KDm8Ukp1_Ay8H8Sx18NDCrs4&dib_tag=se&keywords=apple%2Bcarplay%2Bfor%2Bmotorcycles&qid=1772662583&sprefix=apple%2Bcarplay%2Bfor%2Bmotorcycles%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 Wow that link is long...Anyway, for $50 or $60 USD you get full CarPlay/Android functionality, including ear speakers, phone, nav, tire pressure etc. I'm very happyy with it, YMMV.

I would possibly consider doing it if I had an ADV rig like some older GS with tall screen and goofy cockpit, but I wouldn't want a tablet mounted on my current rides.

I am def not a AA power user, but it is great in my car for music, Audio book app (Libby), and calls. I rarely use guiding Nav, can't stand it. I would rather get lost and not have devices to interact with on my bike. It's a big reason why I'm likely on the bike. BT comms with my wife on the ST1100 is probably as far as I will go.

I think you may be overestimating Android Auto! I have AA in my van, and I'm not a big fan, mainly because it is so frustrating to use. Recently I've been using my phone in a dash holder without the AA running (through the head unit) at all. It is frustrating because the AA "apps" you can download are very limited, and even when they exist for a particular phone app, they don't let you do very much (safety reasons!). Google Maps Directions and Waze both work well via AA, but most other apps I use are not very useful via AA. Maybe it helps primarily with audio-related operations? Minimum, you'd need to interface it with your helmet intercom system for those features to work. Ciao, JZH

I haven't bothered doing this, as my phone on a QuadLock is fine for whatever I'm doing. However, what I've seen in person from other riders who do this (on bikes that didn't come with a large TFT with Android Auto already there) You get a generic Android Auto screen on Amazon. They are all over, so I have no recommendations. Just search "motorcycle Android Auto". Figure out the mount you want on your bike, figure out power connection and should be good to go once you sync your phone.

Minor update: I have been going through the bike and tidying it up. There's a lot to do... After all, it has been parked for many years, and whilst it is quite clean, I've discovered some rusty and corroded parts. I've also decided to improve upon my wiring (which has improved substantially since I've done so much re-wiring on my Hiace van). But, on the maintenance side, I don't even know when the valves were last done. Actually, I can say they have definitely not been done since I fitted the supercharger. I know this because I have discovered that it is impossible to open the front valve cover without removing the compressor and many of its components. If I had the valve covers open I guess I could figure out where TDC is (after pulling the plugs), but that's the only option unless I remove the crank pulley adapter, which I believe requires the removal of the clutch cover... So, as you can guess, I've decided I'm not touching the valves during this "service"! I'll have enough to do, anyway. For example, the stem bearings were shot--I have never felt such a pronounced "notch" before on any bike. Part of that was probably due to solidified grease and the bike sitting for many years, but it wasn't a good sign. As I'm not doing the forks now, I am sacrificing a set of bearings (which will not be swapped onto the 929/954 lower triple), but that'll be worth it to avoid additional RDW inspection hassles about the brakes and the de-linking. I'm not looking forward to bleeding the linked brakes, but I have done it before. I also need to put on the new tires and put in the new fluids, and then we'll see if she starts... ...but I expect, like the last time, one or more of the fuel injectors will be stuck closed! Ciao, JZH

Your phone functions, apps and content become accessible on the Android Auto equipped head unit (like in a car), or similar device. So your bike needs an AA enabled screen device mounted on the bars / triple clamp that your Android phone can connect to, preferably via Bluetooth. But some units are wired connection only. Disclaimer: I am certainly not an AA expert, as it took me a few rounds to finally get my Pioneer in the STi to connect to my phone automatically via BT.

I'm probably being a bit old and stupid but how do I start Android Auto for use on my bike? As far as I can tell, it will only become accessible when connected to a recognised car. Neither of our cars has it. Thanks.

I just sold a perfect OEM Grey one on eBay last week.

Odd thing on the seat cowl is that my friends 2008 is grey, but came that cowl from a 2007 RWB. I've also got a carbon look one from "off shore" and it fits rather nicely.

The ones out of China are probably pretty decent, including color match. At least you'd have one while you look for an OEM version.

boy I wish I was lucky as you, been looking for a good condition white rear seat cowl for a 6th gen for the last year or so, hahaha

That is a video don't know why people can't see the video anyway I sort the problem 👍

I've never had the confidence to attempt the forks but now I know how easy it is I'll definitely have a go again.

Hello. It's time to sell my bike. 2014 vfr800 deluxe. 53,000 miles. Full bags, lithium battery, bar risers, ixil exhaust, new tires last year, garmin GPS, kaoko throttle lock, givi touring windshield, always well maintained. Coolant changed twice, brake fluid flushed every other year, regular oil changes, etc. I've ridden it out west three times, up Pike's Peak, tail of the dragon, ironbutt saddlesore 1000, etc. I did drop it once in my driveway, resulting is a scratched left side pannier, and a very small scratch on the fairing. Bikes in really good shape, as you can tell, I love my vfr. I just have had life changes, and won't be riding for a while. I hope to find a new home for it, where the next owner loves it as much as I did. I'm in North East Ohio. $5250. Thanks for looking! Edit: I also have the takeoff parts. Rear seat cowl, grab bars, grab bar delete covers, factory windshield, OEM muffler, etc.

No thanks, motorbike parts are a better investment. 🤑