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    How do you deal with modern paint not being petrol resistant?
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    I seriously doubt it, it's made to replace a large chunk of the OEM harness with numerous dedicated plugs, the ECU is different
  4. Skids
    Hi, does anyone have a copy of the fitting instructions for the Givi PLR1110 Tubular Pannier Holders to fit a VFR1200X Crosstourer for the Givi TRK46N TREKKER side cases that you could email to me? Many thanks.
  5. Divilus
    It's also fun to go in and do stuff so if there's a reason to spend time in there and learn/fix something I don't think twice So they're 7.48mm wide (vfr spec I take it) with varying levels of thickness depending on what you need for your current state? I kinda wanna get one just to have the peace of mind of seeing that myself on each one too The valves receding is a result of them wearing out + seat wearing out and thus being lifted further up by the spring right? What is the likelihood of carbon deposits on that mating surface counteracting that rise and making them go lower instead? Haven't cracked it open yet so it's hard to imagine exactly where the mark would go but I assume it's on the gear mating surface between whatever you're taking out and what's staying in I heard this was decent so I got it when I started my Virago 535 restoration, good enough for the job? Any specific recommendations or will any old imperial set within that thickness range do So it's metric but with a funny new name x) Yeah it's the "may" that is steering me towards getting one, considering I want to open up a workshop one day I'll definitely need it later on anyway This is assuming the valves go into the seat so it leaves you more wear until they go out of spec again right? Aka if the spec is 6+/-1 for the intake aka 5-7, then set them to 7 and have 2 thou more legroom? Sounds like it's not necessary so it's going in the bin Thanks for your response on this, I'll leave diving into the hub until I get the big nut just to clean the eccentric at least, I'll check on the state of the rubbers when I'm in there and order new ones if they look and feel horrid since they don't seem too expensive (30 bucks for 5) The valves will wait until I can get the tools and shims and I assume new gaskets are in order too; now that I think about it to remove the potential carbon deposits I'd have to open up the piston side of the head which probably also has a gasket of sorts + the paste for the spinnytappy manoeuvre. I'll have a good look in the service manual and a refresher on a thread on it I saw in here before, before I dive in with ordering and wrenching on this.
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  7. Morados
    I am curious if the Rapid Bike Racing 2 module fit the harness of the previous version RapidBike
  8. Dutchy
    40 years ago I started working, so a celebratory decal is due.... OK, at that time the logo was blue...
  9. Qtip
    Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all of you taking the time to share your knowledge 👍 Gaz, the in-tank hose warning is absolute gold. I had no idea some R9 hose won’t tolerate being submerged long-term. That E5 soak test story is wild and to be honest it would have sounded a bit paranoid to even think about running that kind of test but the evidence clearly speaks for itself. I’ll be very careful sourcing anything that goes inside the tank and will make sure it’s proper FKM/Viton spec. I’m not sure if it was the culprit for the fuel pump noise but when I took off the fuel line from the tank it looked like it was installed with a bit or a rotation so the fuel hose flow wouldn’t have been full, it had a bind from that twist. Terry, great call on the secondary master cylinder. I haven’t checked that yet (waiting on pads) so I’ll make sure it moves freely and that the rear spins cleanly once released. I’ve read about seized SMCs cooking rear brakes, so that will definitely be avoided. I’ll also follow the proper linked-brake bleed sequence when I flush it. The common earth block and the 3-yellow-wire stator plug are now added to my checklist too. Even though this one’s lived in sunny Melbourne, the general grime level I’ve been uncovering suggests it hasn’t exactly been been looked over so lovingly over the years 😅 Quick update from my side — I’m currently waiting on parts to arrive, so I’m doing standard maintenance in the meantime. I made the mistake of not properly washing the bike after I bought it used, so once I started pulling things apart I realised I didn’t want to crack the valve covers with dirt sitting everywhere. I’m now deep cleaning before starting the clearance checks. While I was in the belly of the beast I cleaned and inspected the throttle bodies and found several vacuum hoses substantially cracked; so they’ve all been replaced with fresh lines. I also discovered a few coolant hoses with visible cracking, so I’ve ordered an Alibaba special silicone hose kit and will swap them once it lands. Next job is cleaning the injectors, and I’m waiting on a gasket set because surprise, surprise, I’ve found cracks in those too. The bike’s history is definitely showing through. Three previous owners: first sold at 20k km, second at 60k km, third (the bloke I bought it from) at 97k km. From what I’m seeing, a lot of this looks original (except the beautiful laser exhaust!). It feels like it was ridden consistently but not really refreshed. I’ve also got an MT-09 reg/rec ready to go in as preventative maintenance. If any of you legends have a solid DIY cabling walkthrough thread for upgrading or relocating the reg/rec wiring on a 6th gen, I’d love a suggestion. On the PAIR system: I really appreciate both perspectives. I’m still getting a full understanding of the system and it does remind me of the egr my old diesel. Has anyone here actually cleaned the PAIR valves rather than deleting them? If so, what’s involved? Just removing the cover and cleaning carbon buildup, or are there seals/gaskets that typically need replacing? Curious whether proper maintenance solves most of the behaviour I’m reading through. Once the valve covers are cleaned enough I’ll pop them off and start the clearance measurements (new oem cam chain tensioners on there way). While I’m waiting I’ll also inspect the thermostat, which looks crusty externally but the bike hasn’t shown any overheating symptoms. For those of you who’ve done a first deep inspection on a higher-km 6th gen, is there anything else that jumps out at you that I should be looking for while I’m this far in? Starter valve sync? Charging loom upgrades? Really appreciate the shared knowledge here, an absolute goldmine of experience 👌
  10. maxredline
    I have had good results with Dupli color spray bombs on small jobs but personally do not want to paint the bike with rattle cans. I have been watching a lot of videos so I have a good idea using the LPLV spray gun. You never really know until you try. I am filling and sanding at the moment.
  11. maxredline
    I just had the same problem and it was the throttle bodies being to high due to the fittinf of the rubber boots.
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  13. Terry
    You sound a bit like me; if there's no maintenance history, I go all-in and check the basics including the valve clearances. Years ago I bought a 7.48mm HotCams shim kit which had 5 of every size, as I have consumed those I have replenished as needed, and you can buy shims very cheaply from Aliexpress. I have checked those by micrometer and they are spot-on. The shim-under-bucket system is very robust and normally only changes very slowly, as the valves recede into the head the clearances reduce and you need thinner shims to correct that. Pulling the cams out on a gear-driven bike is very simple, I work on one head at a time and mark the gears with a paint pen before I start so I can drop them back into the exact same spot which keeps the timing correct (but easily checked from the gear markings). You will want a decent torque wrench for the cam covers and the cam saddle bolts. I prefer an imperial set of feelers as the clearances round up nicely; intakes are 6 thou +/- 1 thou, and exhausts 10 thou +/-1 thou. You just need a little maths (1 thou = 0.025mm) to figure out any shims. All the shims I've removed have had visible thickness markings so you may not need a micrometer (or digital calliper). Setting the clearances to the upper end makes sense. Not sure about your random rubber ring but you can get rubber-backed sprockets that are meant to be quieter, maybe that was left over from the last one?
  14. Divilus
    I've put carb floats in the ultrasonic and they came out unscathed so it should be fine as long as the usually dry parts stay dry Avoid too high of a heat for too long for plastics or rubbers is the general thing I think with ultrasonic, otherwise it's fairly delicate
  15. Divilus
    Rubber dampers but it feels like metal contact (no give after reaching the end + metal sounding clunks) could they be old to the point of being this brittle? And if so is that an issue or we ball if the wheel is turning smoothly still Cleaning the eccentric does sound like a good idea as when I was adjusting the old chain the crunch of dirt immediately put it on my radar. Torquing the nut might be a problem though, my wrench goes to 110nm but the yuge socket is another story Overall I'm trying to get this bike totally cleaned up mechanically as in 2027 I want to take it for a big spin around europe so ideally all things mechanical are squared away before spring of next year Next big job is checking the valve clearance but I need to get some feeler gauges and a micrometer + shims? No idea if that's a part number or what considering the different sizes, plus tools and stuff for lapping the valve seats if they're dirty + might as well if I'm down there I got this bike at 74000km and I'm approaching 80k now and have no idea what's been done to it so I want to at least take a look at everything myself (Picture attached of the gunk I cleaned out from the driving sprocket this morning (this was after I sweeped it out real quick when examining if I was able to replace the chain myself so the original state the previous owner passed it off to me in was even worse) still needs more cleaning but I ran out of time before work this morning (I have to drive to work on it) but I'll give it another go around when the new sprockets come on) Also actually in the (pre-state) picture there's a rubber ring that sat between the shaft and the sprocket, it's fairly cooked at this point but when I looked at the parts diagram for the transmission there wasn't anything between the main seal and sprocket (did I miss it or is this someone put on that isn't actually necessary?)
  16. Divilus
    Found the exact same one instead, 10 quid and 5 delivery https://www.tradeinn.com/waveinn/en The place I got it if anyone happens to look for it later
  17. Terry
    That looks pretty normal to me; there are rubber dampers in the cush drive and over time they get packed down and loose their elasticity, allowing a bit more slop in the driveline. If funds allow, you could replace them but getting access requires some disassembly (big axle nut needs to be removed, mucho torque!) so unless you had other plans (e.g. greasing the axle bearings or cleaning the eccentric) I'd leave that one for another day.
  18. natnif
    I had an air filter that had deformed so just wouldn't sit into the channels correctly and airbox lid wouldn't fit. Filter should just slot in nicely, that's worth checking. You say the top won't go back on, but then say everything has moved left....There's no point trying to put the top on if the bottom section isn't in place. I wonder have you missed the pipes on the underside of the airbox and now they aren't letting it seat correctly. Were you able to screw in the velocity stacks?
  19. Sirbike
    I had a little detour. Tired of using levers, scratching rims or being very careful not to at times using my harbor freight tire changer I decided to upgrade it. I wrapped the rim grips and bead breaker with leather. I wouldn’t commit to drilling floor anchors because they will never be in an ideal place in my shop. I got a no mar mounting tool which will require the floor to be attached to the stand. I have room in another shed to store the stand. Since I took these pictures I found a thread here about bolt the post clamp spools. They are on the way. Some parts came. The forks won’t be back for several weeks. Some rigging is done to keep things moving along. Having successfully done surgical work with a mini sledgehammer for years, I sprung for proper tools to remove bearings. The sprocket hub bearing had some wear. The wheel hub ball bearings felt great even while looking a bit dirty inside. The needle bearing looks good still getting replaced. Time to work outside while more parts are on the way.
  20. Divilus
    This looks like it could do the job although there's no mention of fuel resistance https://amzn.eu/d/0ijJMGsB
  21. Divilus
    Noted, I'll look into finding an equivalent available here (Ireland) You mention temporary fix, what's wrong with leaving this for good? What's the alternative for a permanent fix?
  22. Divilus
    I'll send a picture when I'm off work or tomorrow in the sunlight, from what I saw when filling up the inside looks great (are these double walled and maybe the outside is cooked?
  23. Divilus
    Noticed it when I was changing the chain (I'll change the sprockets in a bit just needed the chain cos it was on its last legs ((there was no more adjusting and it was already out of spec at that point)) but the shop I'm getting my parts from didn't have the sprockets in stock) 20260301_131015.mp4
  24. RossR

    5k

    RossR replied to Shoelib's topic in Fifth Generation VFR's

    How did you find such a low mileage '98?
  25. ElcommandanteJuanRambo
    Waiting now for master cylinder repair kit slave cylinder is ok so I think is clutch hose problem or clutch master cylinder that block piston to go back to previous position but I got no clue from where is that noise on the video
  26. Presson
    I could not play the video. However, you say at the start that the slave cylinder does not retract. Has that been fixed? It's not clear whether you have solved the problem of the clutch slipping
  27. ElcommandanteJuanRambo
    Hi everyone need a little help so week ago my clutch start sleeping on 27k mileage cause of that is the piston in slave cylinder doesn't go back and that's why clutch plates was burned anyway after replaced everything and start engine all was fine after couple of times put first gear on and than after try put 1st gear on engine turn off like there was no clutch so start engine again and was weird noise from clutch you can see on video and after knock on clutch basket the noise is gone never seen something like that before very weird so I think pressure build up on piston and something make that weird noise or something All parts looks good no loose anywhere bearings looks good too Anyone had something similar ? 20260228_123711.mp4
  28. Thumbs
    That's a pin hole in the tank alright, best to pop it before it gets bigger and lifts more paint For a temporary fix I've used this from Permatex https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-and-sealants/specialty-adhesives-removers/permatex-fuel-tank-epoxy-putty-1-oz/
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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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      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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