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  2. Presson
    First bit of really decent riding weather and fuel still affordable!
  3. Burger
    your idle weirdness problem sounds like it could be choke related; looking back, i can see you swapped throttle bodies, but the wax motor itself still could have gone bad. from a quick glance, it looks like new ones are still available. part number is 16044-MAT-E01. that would be what i'd try first.
  4. Today
  5. natnif
    Slightly odd today. The bike had sat for a week. I had to move it so started it... And it idled great! I drove it around the back of the house and left it run up to temp as I wanted to check if the fan was coming on (it is) At approx 70C, the revs rose to around 3k and it started backfiring a little. At 82C you could hear the revs drop a touch and the backfire settled down. I know the thermostat opens around that temp, but I'm not sure why that would have had an affect on the idle speed. Any ideas where to start to figure it out? new caliper arrived today so that'll go on over the next few days. VID-20260319-WA0004.mp4
  6. Thumbs
    Looks like a crime scene
  7. Worfje
    I always had similar behavior, but maybe it is a nice way of getting feedback from the bike: 'hold your horses until we reached operating temperature'.
  8. slo1
    Dare to be different......
  9. Presson
    It's not due to oil then. Very odd. As it resolves after 15-20 mins that suggests something expanding with engine heat. Perhaps your hunch about the slave cylinder is right. I'd have a look there next to check it's moving free and the seal looks good.
  10. Skids
    At 17°C/63°F and cloud-free skies yesterday it seemed churlish not take the now prepared Crosstourer (VFR1200X) out so with Mrs Skids on the back we took the back roads up to Hunstanton for fish and chips and an ice cream. Surprised to see so many bikes out on a weekday.
  11. FromMaine
    Yep. Nailed us. Now come back to NE and help us shovel out.😁 Nice ride BTW.
  12. Shoelib
    Motul 10-40, the big (about) one gallon for sport and adventure. Item P1150370 on RevZilla. Cycle gear guy said little diff between others. Ought I just get a new clutch pack? I was already in there last week to check the pushrod, the hydraulic system seems to be working fine. I did NOT, however, check the slave cylinder. Possibly gunked up? If so, why would it resolve itself after 15 minutes? I spent the ride home from school doing pulls on back roads, no slipping once it's hot. No clue.
  13. St. Stephen
    Scrolling VFRD tonight: RC30 Tribute '98 Electrical Problem - Help! Slipping Clutch 5th Gen rears brakes Tyga Performance conversion kit for 4th gen Interchangeable Parts With Other Bikes Prepping new to me 1998 Colour (Color) ideas 5th gen injectors upgrade? VFRD...hmmm...VF Resurrection Discussion? I guess it is inevitable given the average age of the VF/VFR's. But hey, here's a rare--these days--riding photo:
  14. Gazzaboo
    From a few weeks back sorting the wiring loom out
  15. Captain 80s
    Ooohhhhh.... I see. Sorry about my confusion, I mixed up the syntax of the sentence.
  16. Gazzaboo
    Hi yes I have one that I have built over the winter that has just past I’ll check log book tomorrow I only just got excepted today or I would of posted sooner over the last couple of days I’ve completely pulled it apart and started cleaning and refurbishing and painting all the parts engine sat on a trolley ready for cleaning and painting tomorrow then it’s just down to the colour of the body work, wheels and brake callipers basically I have a large tamiya kit being painted assembled for the last time ( Homey I’ve expanded the kit ) I’ll get some pics of it tomorrow if the weathers ok The bike I’ve started with
  17. Yesterday
  18. Captain 80s
    I agree. If you're gonna call it a RC30 "Replica", then it should be that basic scheme and colors. If you're gonna call it a Factory HRC Race Bike Tribute, then go sick with something else. Take some of your favorite elements and make it yours. And over which winter? I feel like we're being set-up. Your info on the left says you already have one.
  19. Presson
    13.7 - 13.8v is not enough at around 5k rpm. You couldhave a problem with your charging circuit. First thing is to check the major connectors for corrosion. If that doesn't help, then you may be looking at a r/r replacement. Download the manual from the downloads section here and do the checks.
  20. Presson
    What oil are you using? Motorcycle specific or a general automotive ( ie: car biased) oil. The latter have additives that can cause clutch slip issues in motorcycles.
  21. Presson
    Surely it's got to be the standard factory RC30 colours?
  22. FromMaine
    Thank you Burger and Worfje! I knew I had seen a reference to a screen somewhere that apparently does not show in the schematics. I, for some reason, assumed it was in the rear of the bike as it involved the rear brake. My lack of familiarity with linked brakes was on full display here. Before I posted, I looked here, at my service manual and on CMSNL at diagrams for the rear MC and the PCV, and found nothing.........because there was nothing to be found. Thanks for the heads up and detailed info. I'm thinking that because my problem was declining braking from the rear, and the fact it spins freely in neutral, that the front SMC is not the issue, probably just a caliper service will do. Doesn't mean I won't be looking at my newest service item though.🙂 Looking back I did virtually all my riding, 12.5K, in early May and late Sept into mid Oct last year in less than ideal conditions. Pretty sure that's a contributing factor. Cheers guys, much appreciated.
  23. Gazzaboo
    Hi guys new to the forum I’ve been building one over winter now I just can’t make up my mind on colour scheme
  24. Gazzaboo
    Hi guys new to the forum and Vfr’s i thought I’d build myself a RC30 tribute bike for something to do over winter just can’t make up my mind on colour scheme what do you guys like to see
  25. Shoelib
    Thank you! However, mine is a different issue it would seem; it only slips in the first 15-20 minutes of riding, pulls in 2nd are fine once it gets to a certain point. Figured I'd check anyway, my master cylinder seems fine (I did flush just a few weeks ago). Thoughts?
  26. vfrgiving
    If there is ever any question on a battery's condition... throw it on a charger until the charger says it's done. Take said battery to any auto parts (or Batteries Plus) and have them load test it.
  27. Worfje
    The suggestion given was a test you could do 'now', since assuming the battery is so new and probably not the culprit and neither damaged. Burnt out headlights... coincidence? No, I think not, a failing RR (regulator/rectifier) can easily result in overvoltage. Be warned, overvoltage is much more damaging in regard to undervoltage regarding all other parts of the bike. You can probably send back your last acquired battery...
  28. JimMoore
    I checked it when I got the new battery af ew weeks ago. It was showing 13.7-13.8 at mid-rpm. I figured that was OK. Another tidbit. Both of my headlights are burnt out. I thought it was just a coincidence, but now I'm wondering if something funky is going on in the headlight circuit. And thoughts? Btw. I'm getting a new battery in a few days and I'll do the checks and the "drill."
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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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