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Hi all, I am new here but just wanted to share my experience with the2016 Vfr800 f tensioner. My chain was a bit slack on my recently bought Vfr so decided to turn the asymmetrical hub a notch. As it would not budge and I didn’t want to damage the hub I dismantled the whole thing to check. I thought it was the hub itself that had corrosion as I suspect this bike might not have been stored in a garage but in fact it was the break calliper plate that was stuck and preventing the asymmetrical hub to spin. I had to spray with WD40 during 3 days and gently taping it with a hammer to get it out… has that happened to anyone before? Found some fine gravel in the hub as well 🫣

Coming out of a corner and hitting some fine gravel on rt. 215 in western North Carolina 10 years ago earned me a broken big right toe, chowdered peg, and in need of a new set of boots, and I never went down. Wearing Oxtar TCS Evo ti boots probably helped that be the only issue I had to deal with. Stuff happens on the open road.

Some work on the Zephyr today First the adapter as temperature sensor (for the Koso meter) off it was quite right, came whit a snap Then borrowed the plug for main oil gallery (as Kawasaki name it) from the ZR-7 engine, just to notice that the temp sensor was most likely glued as it's smaller diameter than the plug I do wonder what a person has worked on this bike, surprise's come here as there.... Some cleaning of the threads and plug turns on Ta-da Than started to change the tire's to knobby onec As target is to become a Scrambler So one more thing, the Zephyr 750 wheels has a home made spacer, sadly it has a slight to small outer diameter VID_20251206_112909743.mp4 So one more thing that former (or former former owner) has not succeeded whit..... Next rear wheel on and wait for better weather so I can get out the bike and grind off a bit of rear frame....

A few adds still for my RC24'S A 1986 cable loom, I know my red RC24 has a issue in the cabel loom so better have a spare when it starts bug again A low fuel light sender, the Red RC24 has a non working one. a fuel pump, the red RC24 has a pump whit straight outlets to the fuel lines A 1986 fuel cut relay as spare if one stop working

(Haven't told the missus yet.... will pick the bike +spare engine, frame, tank and assorted bits come spring...) A prodigal son returns to Gilera....

Probably should have mentioned this earlier but, to be clear, I ride with my feet on the top of the pegs.

Just back from a sun-drenched, twisty road test of about 280km. The verdict? Totally worth it. Although the spring is notably stiffer when you bounce on it, this translates to much less unneeded suspension movement on dips so the net effect is to absorb bumps better and keep the chassis much steadier in bumpy turns. It is also more comfortable, and of course confidence-inspiring. $usp$pension upgrade$ - the best money you can spend!

I cut the feelers down on my stock pegs because I got tired of scraping them all the time. 1/2" was all it took. They still let me know when I'm about to start grinding hard parts, but the margin is thinner.

Phew! I was thinking the bottoms.

Not sure we are talking about the same thing. I'm referring to the nubs on the outer TOP. I would hope not to touch those down.

I don't know how you guys are riding, but I've never touched down even at advanced track pace!

Absolutely. I would have blended those down pretty quick. Still wouldn't be thrilled about the tread pattern.

Please note shipping is from Singapore 🇸🇬 Hello fellow VFR-ers! Hope everyone is having a great week. Currently de-kitting my 2008 VTEC for a project and have a couple of bits for sale. Happy to provide detailed pictures via PM. Open to all reasonable negotiations! Remus Revolution Exhaust - $550 Laser Xtreme Exhaust - $650 Gillies Tooling Variobars + 80mm riser - $250 6th Gen Fork lowers - $150 6th Gen Front calipers + SMC - $100 6th Gen ABS system - $120 PS: Looking for an OEM rear rack for the 6th Gen, happy to trade or purchase for the right price. Happy holidays & Merry Christmas!

In addition to the SV lines, there are connections for the fuel pressure regulator and the flapper valve.

thanks friend, this is exactly what i needed.

Damn, my heart goes out to you. I've never heard of an 8th gen motor seizing up at least for me. As far as I'm concerned its probably one of the best motorcycles ever built. Wow.

There are some discussions here on the forum about upgrading the injectors or whole TB. Bike is looking good, wouldn't have thought it could be revived. https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/83008-injectors-and-connectors/

I assume you’re talking about a reconditioned engine not a used one

Wouldn't take but a few minutes to remove those nubs from those pegs with the right tool. Mine are aftermarket. They do have nubs, but not near as much.

Has mankind spent more saddle-time on 5th gens with a standard riding position or hunched over as sport bike? 🤔

Mad Libs version: I can certify that having a {adjective} riding posture while you listen to that motor sing all day is {adjective} Brainstorming, no wrong answers, everything goes on the dry erase board.

5th Gen engine in a crossrunner would be the way! I can certify that having a relaxed standard riding posture while you listen to that motor sing all day is 🤩

Yer making me want to keep mine lol

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