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  2. 2015vfr
    I had a truck clip the right side case on my 2015 VFR 800. Luckily no other damage or injuries, bike didn't go down. It looks like they're pretty difficult to find online and a repair is going to be very difficult because both mounts are ripped off and the front cover is cracked. Hoping anyone might have a right side case they're looking to sell?
  3. Terry
    I would not be too hung up getting that specific hose right; it is just an overflow, so not in regular contact with fuel, and likely to get rinsed through with water in rain or if you wash your bike. Pretty sure I just went with fuel-compatible hose of the right ID at an auto-parts store.
  4. davenay67
    And the "Parts Not Available" fun begins. That fuel tank hose is 17544-MBG-000 and is not available from the big parts sites I have checked so far. The funny thing is that I don't think my hose is OEM. It is supposed to have a 90' bend near the end, whereas mine is straight, making me think mine was a non-OEM replacement to begin with. Seems like the easy fix is to find the correct diameter rubber tubing and make my own replacement hose.
  5. davenay67
    Thanks, Terry! That sounds feasible. I will follow that idea and look in my SM. It's been so long that my memory is no help any longer, and I forgot to label the parts! 🫤 I know better than that now.
  6. Terry
    Is that the tank overflow with the angled joiner? If so, that runs inside the R frame spar by the rear head, then along the top of the clutch cover, then around the front of the motor and terminates in the bracket near the sidestand, so that all the fuel that you overflow doesn't run onto the header pipe! if you grab the service manual, all the hose runs are shown in the first section.
  7. Terry
    Thanks Lorne; who doesn't love a good oil discussion? In this case the 1200 specifies 10W-30, whereas all my other bikes (both VFR800s, my ST1300 and the MT-10) all specify 10W-40. The 40 will be marginally more viscous when hot than the 30, which maybe means a little more internal drag and heat generated. The diagram below is from the 5th gen owner's manual (although the service manual just says 10W-40). The 40 certainly covers a wider range of riding temperatures (over 40! No thanks, I will stay home by the pool). I just wondered whether other 1200 owners were fussy about this or had been using 10W-40?
  8. davenay67
    I took my '01 apart 3 years ago to do some deep cleaning and minor sprucing up. I'm one of those doesn't know when to stop and keeps going whenever they see something, and before you know it you have basically a frame with an engine left! In my case I removed everything from the frame apart for the engine and the front forks. Plastics, tank, seat rear wheel, rear swing arm, rear shock all were removed. Life events got in the way, plus having another bike to ride, meant that the project really stalled out. I have finally taken on enough enthusiasm, mixed with equal parts of shame, to really tackle the rebuild and get the bike back on the road again. Aside from thoroughly cleaning every part removed, the following work has been done so far: Seat recovered and new foam New chain New front sprocket New rear sprocket Spark plugs replaced Air filter replaced Engine oil and filter change Clutch completely flushed with new fluid Rear axle cleaned and greased New thermostat New O rings on the T-stat housing New O rings on the coolant hoses connected to the cylinders New O rings on the water pump (cover and drive shaft). I have refitted the rear shock, swing arm and wheel. Rear subframe back on the bike and rear panels fitted. Coolant pipes and radiators refitted. Getting ready to deal with the nightmare of installing the throttle body unit. Before I do that I have a hose that needs to be replaced. The rubber is in bad shape and there is a gash in it. I need to identify the hose so I know what to order, but I am also not sure where either end of this hose attaches to. This hose is pictured and is somewhat unique because at one end is an angled T-piece. Any help is much appreciated!
  9. Lorne
    Ooh, can't resist jumping into an oil discussion. Fwiw, I've used Motul 10W-40 since the last century without any issues. Of course, my 3rd & 5th gen owners manuals suggested a number of viscosities: 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50. My 6th gen says 10W-30 or 10W-40. That said, I think the more important consideration is the additive package because of the integral gearbox and wet clutch.
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  11. Terry
    And why was the original fuse hot? My only experience in this area is the alternator wires and their connector, and I know they got hot when the connector got wet, started to corrode and that caused high restance. High resistance causes heating. So maybe your issue was as simple as a dirty fuse connection, and the action of switching that out has cleaned the contacts enough for the problem to go away?
  12. GSP
    Interestingly enough, I did follow this advice. I swapped out the fuse for a brand new one before I left, checked it part way, and kept going. It didn’t get hot. I’ll still do all the electrical checks and replace the scorched fuse holder regardless.
  13. Terry
    Kept cracking away on Sunday as the weather dictated staying home, not roaming the highways and byways of this fair land. I did a trial fit of the bodywork again with the bellypan reinstated. This highlighted that I am missing a good number of the "5x11 special screws" which hold the bodywork on. I think I will get those ordered but may also look at bodging something up using cut-off bits of aluminium tube as spacers. The body panels obviously need painting and I will get a Real Painter to to that; I did spend time with my brush putting rust neutraliser on the tank rear bracket which did not enjoy its previous "Outdoor Lifestyle" very much. Fortunately all the rust is superficial, unlike the wave washer on the gearshift which had been eaten half through. In spite of my best efforts, the frame still looks a bit scruffy,being faded and with a bit of alloy crusts in places. Any suggestions on how to improve this? I am leaning towards a lot of masking and a light spray of satin black at this point, at least on the exposed bits. And lastly-an Oil Question! There's not alot of 10W-30 MC oils available here (I found one). What are other 1200 owners using? All my other bikes (including the MT-10) have 10W-40 specified. Would the bike explode if I use that instead? I also got as far in as the air filter; predictably ugly but at least serviceable.
  14. gropula
    My vote goes to MRA Touring Vario.
  15. Captain 80s
    The merges for the VFR model seems to have gotten better. They were pretty shitty on their early versions iirc. The neck-downs at the head stand out. Don't know if the larger diameter after is actually doing anything except looking bigger.
  16. DavidS
    Black Widow are decent for the price, had SS headers paired with an Akra end can on my Gen 1 S1000XR and had no issues with them at all and fitting was easy. Needed a remap afterwards but that’s standard fair with that bike.
  17. keny
    Time to dig into the Kawasaki Zephyr 550 Cafe Before taking tank off to look into the electric again, this time putting in a healthy loom, I decided to pull fork off to modify the steering stops back to orginal so you can actually turn the handlebar a bit more than just a little. So the welded on bits are off, I will be using a normal handlebar so no risk the clipons will hit the tank. And as this is done I can take off the seat as tank to look into the electric issues. I have orginal handlebar switches also aside a healthy loom, so ditching the Harley copy handlebar switches, as the one wire (only pull) throttle. I have a manual on the way so I can check what is what and get the electric sorted.
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    Anything goes!

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    Other VFR and other pics....
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  20. Gaz66
    Hay guys. Just looking for some info from the collective. Read some old threads on here about aftermarket stainless headers, boy that TBR farce got dragged out a tad then thread died off in 2020? A stainless big bore job would be awesome but way way outta my price range. Seems only 3 brands bother to fabricate stainless headers for our bikes, non give any ID/OD info, are they all playing hide n seek with the dimensions? seems so! Spent some time cruising the Tinterweb & Fleabay for 5th Gen offerings: (Lextek) look ok-ish, push fit joints n springs, albeit with crossed front headers which I don't want, & O2 bungs in wrong place, don't want these either, (Jeez, Chinese welders, aint gorra Scooby Doo ffs) ... messaged Lextek supplier, they're clearly know this product is a mash up, don't seem to give a rats arse, only do crossed front pipes. (B/Widow) look like near identical same system albeit with different spring hook points, no crossed front headers, a flattened section on 1 rear pipe? O2 bungs in exact same place as Lextek (me smells a rat here). (Delkevic) look bit similar pipe layout as OEM from a side view, with the worst looking merge box I've ever seen, a 4 into 1 mashup, what a dogs dinner. Black Widow seems the pick of the bunch, fleabay listing states system is now "Upgraded" larger pipe diameters, no mention of any pipework dimensions, listed as 1998-2003? then states won't fit 6th Gen. Seems to be lots errors in these listings of all 3 brands, no specific useful info. My OEM steel system is still pretty solid, dry use only & a rub down as needed & fresh BBQ satin black keeps it looks factory, just planning ahead as it won't last forever. Thoughts or experience of the above?
  21. Captain 80s
    It's super hard to time it for the same spot on the fly.
  22. Gaz66
    Jeez, how dya manage to bend a rim in 3 places?
  23. Terry
    Well, that looks so much better. From this: To this: Amazing how little sealant was on the case joint; I did not clean any off before the photo. Obviously some great machinging work.
  24. FromMaine
    These are 2 of the three dents I have on my rim, not sure where my third Pic ended up, but approx the same. Note they are both near a spoke, therefore the strongest part of the wheel, and they still deformed the rim. The rider in me says a 3 spoke may not survive that kind of abuse on a 1,700 trip in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. So thanks Gaz and Capt. for your thoughtful comments indicating I might be on the right path. For the record, I'm not worried about the weight, I'm worried about getting home.😁
  25. Burger
    yeah... run switch is intermittent, starter button needs much extra encouragement, horn button makes a bad connection so the horn sounds goofy, and the highbeam switch just won't budge for whatever reason. also they just look like crap from sitting in the sun for however many years. i found a company that makes a body control module kit with new switches that'll take care of all of that and add some modern conveniences.
  26. FromMaine
    Thanks very much JZH. As mentioned, shipping would not be painless. Appreciate the thought though.
  27. VeeEffArah
    Want to recall even the stubby Delkevic cans had removable dB killers. Check to verify they are out and if so, shout at Delkevic about a set in inserts. I've got LeoVince slipons on my 07 and to me, they offer the best rumble and I can slip out of the neighborhood each morning without complaints.
  28. Terry
    Don't tell the (fun) Police, but I have been out on the road for a 2km ride! All checks out 100% aside from a worn front tyre making for poor low speed steering, but the engine and brakes are great and I can verify that it has plenty of welly. Next up I will change out the clutch cover; I wasn't able to get a perfect colour match but VHT "Cast Iron" isn't too far off and is rated for high heat. I spent a little time with some metal epoxy, then a bit of sandpaper and (because my wife went out at just the right time) it got a trip through the dishwasher, a final turps wipedown and the 3 coats of paint, followed by a bake in the oven (because she still wasn't home)...can this be our little secret??? Photo shows the inspection cover in original colour. It is getting painted now. Coincidentally, it is almost exactly 4 years since I was doing this to my '86 project bike. Time really flies!
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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

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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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