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  2. FromMaine
    Spiegler. Right around the corner from you. Stop by the bank first on the way though to take out a second mortgage......... I've bought whole bikes for less than they want for those hoses.
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  4. Dutch724
    Ha ha, that's a great offer. I really appreciate it. You have done more than enough pulling the bolt off your bike and measuring. I will now be able to pick one up from my local store, thank you! It's not the end of the world if the threads are boogered up, but sometimes you just want things to be the way they are meant to be. I'm just about done with sorting the bike for this years riding season. The plastics will be back from the painters next week. I have a couple of goodies to add to the bike this weekend and my part will be done. Hopefully, I get all the hoses connected up under the gas tank and throttle body correctly. I do have some that I need to plug up from deleting the pair system.
  5. Gaboapontevfr
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  7. cgb
    Thank you for this tip about using the screwdriver through the oil port. I had tried everything else - rocking the bike, riding it around, nothing worked. Pulled in the clutch, popped the plates apart with a screwdriver and fixed! You saved me draining the oil and pulling the cover.
  8. Dutchy
    The stakes are high so better check.....
  9. thiago
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  10. JZH
    It's a 25mm long, M6 flange bolt. Bog-standard Honda. Just pulled the one on my bike to compare: Happy to send one to you--if you can wait for it to arrive from NL... PM me your mailing address. I do tend to replace OEM fasteners with stainless, but I also used to buy the "leftovers" from UK breakers, after they'd broken various Hondas for parts. Ciao, JZH
  11. Jem
    Many thanks for the reply Thumbs. I will definitely give Electrex a shout, they look like they should be able to sort it.
  12. Thumbs
    I'd just put a separate feed to the pump and save the problem until the winter Electrex are your best bet for advice
  13. Jem
    I bought a nice looking, one owner VFR800FIY last August. On original tyres having done a genuine 2,100 miles from new! The MOT had only expired the previous month, which I was n't too bothered about and I was so keen to have it I picked up in a van. It started, but ran (badly), poor tick over and then racing over 6K on pick up. I was n't too bothered about the poor running as I thought it was most likely old fuel, due to the lack of use. I had a VFR from new, which I owned for 15 years, so I knew the bike and was confident I would soon have it running sweetly. I was convinced it was a fueling issue and changed the fuel filter, checked the fuel pump flow rate, lined the tank with POR15 as it was slightly speckled with rust spot (really not too bad). New iridium plugs, oil, oil and air filters, even tyres as it was still on the original Bridgestones. Bike was no different - unrideable. So the only fuel-related issue to look at was the injectors - perhaps they had become gummed-up. Took them out, sent them off for refurb', they were as clean as a whistle (3%) difference between before and after. Put the bike back together with little hope that I'd found the issue and fuel pump would not prime, no click from the fuel pump relay either. Bought a new fuel pump relay - no change. I've since found the relays are common and I could have swapped the high beam relay. Since the two nearest Honda dealers would not entertain looking at it as it's over 10 years old, I asked another experienced bike mechanic to investigate. He spent some time on it and concluded that there was no Earth coming from the ECU to the fuel pump relay. So he thought the ECU was 'toast'. Found a second-hand ECU on Ebay, got it reprogrammed to match the keys to deactivate the HISS immobiliser and nothing! Looking at the forum this appears to be a common topic of discussion. As a consequence, I've ticked a few boxes already: The kill switch on the bars is good; the HISS light goes out as it should; the GND (the 14 pin Earth junction) taped into the loom looks perfect (in fact all the wiring looks like new) and Engine kill switch clicks when the ignition is switched on. I checked the fuel pump by bridging the green and black/white wire at the fuel pump relay and and it whirrs nicely. The fault codes appear to be more historic than relevant (1-faulty MAP sensor; 9-faulty intake air temp sensor; 15-faulty No4 injector). Any ideas would be greatfully recieved! Does anyone know of any good mobile bike mechanics which may help. I'm located in Sherborne, Dorset, UK. Thanks for persevering in reading this long message.
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  16. FretlessJazz
    Ordered a new Corbin seat for my 2010 VFR, installed some tank grips, and new foot pegs.
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  17. FretlessJazz
    Hey man, thanks for the info. I've heard the 2012-forward seats are better, but I have nothing to compare it to. My new Corbin seat arrived today, and I can't wait to try it out.
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  19. Lorne
    Honda says the 46mm I stopped by my local dealer to see if they could check the tightness of my VFR's axle bolt. The service manual says the 46mm bolt should be torqued to 146 lb-ft. The shops 45mm socket fit perfectly - go figure. Turns out it my bolt was torqued to at least 146 according their torque wrench. No idea why it isn’t staked in the right spot, but at least it ain’t coming loose anytime soon. I will stake the nut tomorrow just for peace of mind.
  20. VeeEffArah
    Kurvey Girl carries the Tygon tubing. kurveygirl.com
  21. Terry
    The bolt is 6mm flange, length is something like 20mm but easy for you to work that out. If the thread in the fitting is buggered, then you can drill the thread out and stick a nut on the inside. This is just a mounting bolt that clamps the hose to the delay valve for support.
  22. Presson
    Well done for persistence and getting it fixed.
  23. Worfje
    Oops. I didn't realise it was bent. I had a look in my stash, but could not find the bolt. I am pretty sure it is Honda partnumber 958010602507. https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vfr800fi-1998-w-european-direct-sales_model5744/partslist/F__0400.html
  24. mello dude
    Looking for new hose replacement for the brake reservoir to the mc, got a vendor for that? Thanks md
  25. FromMaine
    Welcome Ken. Nice looking bike, yes it is a 4th Gen. 62,000Km is 38,500 miles. That's pretty low mileage for these bikes. At some point do a valve check, its fairly easy on these bikes. Not that I'm saying they have problems with their valves, more to just reassure yourself and have a datum point. My 4th Gen has 183,000 km/114,000 miles and it just now had 1 valve go out of spec. They can be pretty much bulletproof with standard maintenance.
  26. FromMaine
    Welcome to the forum from northern Maine. Great looking bike for its mileage. The past owner did you well! Great group of guys here, patient, helpful and above all knowledgeable. As Lorne pointed out the service manuals for all the different Gens is in the download section. My 4th Gen. has 114,000+ miles on it. Great all rounder. Loaded up in Virginia a couple of years ago.
  27. Dutch724
    That bolt is bent. Not sure I could get the curve out of it. After looking at the parts schematic doesn't look like I can order that bolt. I will have to get it out and measure it to see what size bolt it is..... unless someone already knows.😁
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  29. mello dude
    Welcome! Cool 4th gen The other bike is a Gold Wing?
  30. keny

    Anything goes!

    Images added to a gallery album owned by keny in Member's Gallery

    Other VFR and other pics....
  31. slo1

    2007 RWB

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    Another Gen in the herd...
  32. Ken
    Wanted to say hello and mention I'm happy to be part of the group. 1995 VFR 750 62000Km 4th Gen I guess? Cheers!
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  34. keny
    Huston we have a problem... after a ride I have a small oil pie under the bike next morning, it looks to be the oil plug But funny this is as I clean up and put a papper towel under the bike, one tiny drop in 24h, so only really leaking as engine cases are warm it seems. Have to drain the oil and look into it....
  35. JZH
    There are also a few Dutch bike breakers I sometimes get parts from. They sometimes have used aftermarket parts, too. https://www.motorparts-online.com/ https://www.baboonautomotive.nl/en https://www.roukama.com/ https://www.motoparts.eu/en/ Good luck! Ciao, JZH
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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

      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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