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  2. Manofsteeeeel
    One of the washers was missing besides that everything was there thankfully @Captain 80s
  3. VFRevisit
    Well it's 19 years since I last rode a VFR, but it feels as good as ever 🙂 Hello all !
  4. Captain 80s
    For your Volt Meter, a feed directly from the battery is the most accurate. That's why you would use the switched 12V to energize a relay. If you use the same source that is powering other things, it will likely read low. Just did an experiment the other day to see what is displayed with only a similar charger and a Volt Meter on a switched 12V (a headlight running light lead as mentioned above), and it wasn't even close.
  5. Captain 80s
    That is my favorite switched 12V source. Especially on bikes where I have eliminated the extra license plate light Honda likes to bolt to fenders. A now available factory Brown/Green combo that can be plugged right into. Many US bikes have (had) a solid panel in the taillight that is clear in all of the other markets to illuminate the plate. I either source a non-US taillight or mod the panel for a clear cover. Some US Hondas also have (had in the 80s/90s is probably more accurate) an extra Brown/Green combo plug in the front for markets that have a little running light in the headlight.
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  7. St. Stephen
    Haha of course you're right, lazy of me, although I still should dig up that lira... I remember visiting Invercargill 10 years ago and noting how incredibly far south I was, the furthest south I've ever been on the planet. apologies to DrErgal for this hijack of his thread
  8. VTCAL
    Under the fuel tank wiring.... seems OK, I'll look/ I can not imagine needing to add a relay to power a 2 amp 5V load however. Less than an amp at 12V. Seems like//////,..... Overkill....
  9. keny
    The funny is many seems to like this color on the SevenFifty, but I actually not that much, I would actually like to respray it in Japanese market 2004-2008 colors Of witch I like the blue white better thro red white is ok good looking actually better looking if whit gold wheels But I actually prefer the orginal exhaust design over a 4-1 whit a normal race silencer
  10. keny

    Anything goes!

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

    Other VFR and other pics....
  11. Terry
    I use the switched feed from the either the rear brake or tail light as a trigger for a relay. Then the voltmeter can be wired to the battery via the relay and fuse i.e. more or less directly. The relay switches on/off with the ignition key. I found the diagram below on the 'net, substitute the "12v to pump" for your USB/voltmeter and the "12v from the OEM fuel pump" to the live wire to either the tail light (Brown/blue) or rear brake switch (Black/brown). You can buy 12v relays with integrated fuses, and also a 5-pin socket to wire to.
  12. FromMaine
    Do we get to vote? I say we get to vote. 😁 2001. We have a winner.
  13. VTCAL
    On my 1999 I've had a power tap for the GPS installed for some years, but that is a direct wire from the battery and always hot. Now I intend to install a dual USB adaptor (1 and 2 amp) that has an intigrated voltage display. (useful for monitoring Battery and regulator function) Where to tap in? Something that is powered when the key switch is ON. I'm sure I can find some where, But following experience has it's benefits 😉 Chime in if you have done as much, or steer me to a thread on the topic. TIA
  14. Terry
    Actually Auckland is almost exactly the same distance from Tokyo as Tokyo is from LA. That Pacific Ocean is a big old bowl of water.
  15. St. Stephen
    Wow, very cool Terry. You are much closer to Japan than I, so maybe that mojo keeps your bikes running as they should. Perhaps I should get a few pre-Euro lira...
  16. Captain 80s
    Ask questions. Read. Keep the parts organized. Account for all the parts, like tiny washers and orings on the fuel screws. Take pictures for clarification. Make this the last before it runs right. Can't guarantee they will never come out again in the future (like for fuel crossover tube orings), but this should be the time you get to verify how the bike actually runs.
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  18. Manofsteeeeel
    Ive got them out time to disassemble @Captain 80s
  19. Terry
    I have lucky coins on my bikes. This started when I bought my 97 VTR1000F which was sold to me as a Japanese domestic model; this proved to be correct with a 180km/hr speedo and speed limiter built in at 180, but was confirmed when I had the carbs off and looked into the dirty V valley. I saw what I thought was a large flat washer but turned out to be a Japanese coin, the style that has a central hole. After some polishing, this ended up bolted to my bars as a memento, and I have since added similar coins to all my other Japanese bikes (but not the Vespa as I expect it will take umbrage at that).
  20. mello dude
    I also changed horns to a Hella 335hz 4 in diameter job. If you mount in reverse instead of the stock forward position, it will go in simply. It's quite loud! Look up part #3BA 002 768-082 I think you can get one on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-768-082-Signal-Horn-Plug/dp/B003NE73GY/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AptjSEnLqPEBTJ7T3LaFFxlX4jX0dBINj9OIZ2_3J93eP79XdTil_qkYQBwhKCVtVcEhTR8aYxUUJ6GZiTUBsg-X5VRvkzn_-9yKM5ZRDRH_Am-j2aWpM4SyhRrWwLxw1WaXFDlivs6Y-ws-1VTI7b7EZEzj6bLr62ZQawN_tDxLUlMMLvSk1Y3JK9w6WacEQzNtTQ6_iBI46nKPsf_BvUL-ia8XBHF5so671Zdz0oXDIGnKclblFDy-mRBDq2G3lWt3O3tGrrpx417n1kJG7kVQs0Juq_x0Z0dmw2GC9UY.r4TE2kGk6WOSdwJPWZ7c0yGIjiBTLrOHpAt_3HghMgE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Hella+3ba+002+768-082&qid=1756239234&sr=8-1
  21. FromMaine
    The one I installed was from a Hella B-133 set I used their 300 hz one over the 500 hz for a lower pitch. Installation used the same bolt point as the oem, though I had to cut the mounting bar almost in half, drill a new hole then bend it about 15 degree so the larger diameter would fit up inside the fairing and swing freely as the oem would. Hella says they deliver 118 db. They are about $50 a set. There is a Harbor Freight alternative that I have not tried for about $23 a set. They claim to deliver 108 dB. I did notice that both the Hella and the HF were both made in India, so who knows.
  22. Dutch724
    Thanks for that info. I will look into that. I don't plan on doing any major work on the bike until this winter, It's my daily driver at this time. As I expected the order on the key set was cancelled.
  23. Nozz
    Sold the 2006 VFR800, and I have these parts left over… 
Passenger handles with bolts, washers, and cover caps and possibly Fork protectors (?) (1) Complete passenger handle parts (minus the underneath spacers) for a 2006 VFR800. It should fit 6th gen 2003-2009 VFRs, so I’m told (please do your due diligence). SOLD… 
(2) 2006 Owner’s manual… SOLD PICTURES AVAILABLE… I CANT SEEM TO UPLOAD THEM… Text me at 940-782-2288 
FREE + $25 S&H = $25
  24. DrErgal
    Indeed. It's the very first thing I do on a bike. The triangle seat-footpegs-bars is a vital geometry to set. Then, levers angle. After that, you start adjusting bike parameters 👍
  25. Wald
    Great progress! I suggest Dave Moss Tuning videos which you can find on YouTube. It will give you a good understanding of suspension setup and effects of tire pressure.
  26. DrtyWhiteWheels
    I am looking to get hold of the oem bronze handlebars off an 8th gen, and possibly the oem upper triple clamp. Hoping someone that has an 8th gen that swapped to superbike bars has the stock ones laying around and are willing to part with them, and possibly the oem upper triple if they swapped using a full kit. going to swap onto my 6th gen as i prefer the way they look.
  27. Ughandi
    The spare parts bin hungers for a sacrifice...
  28. Ughandi
    Ergonomics is an odd science... no hate if it works! I'm slowly learning that clocking the levers down is a huge ergo win. My clipons are going on soon, and I'm very excited for the extra adjustability on my bike
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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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