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  2. 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?
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  4. Captain 80s
    It's super hard to time it for the same spot on the fly.
  5. Gaz66
    Jeez, how dya manage to bend a rim in 3 places?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.😁
  8. 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.
  9. FromMaine
    Thanks very much JZH. As mentioned, shipping would not be painless. Appreciate the thought though.
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. bmart
    Isn't there a sound reducer that may have been removed? My Delkevic isn't loud at all. https://www.youtube.com/@b-radsadventures6846/search?query=delkevic
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  14. Terry
    I am embarassed now, I can't seem to set my clock. Aside from waiting until midnight to reconnect the battery, how do I do that? I have an owner's manual but I suspect they made a change in the later editions (mine is 2015). If I follow the instruction (switch to odometer, press and hold the B (r) button) I get the screen brightness control. Maybe, like my cellphone, I need a teenager to help? Update: I solved my own problem, you hold the "B" button and switch on the ignition. Couldn't find an updated manual but was able to find manual for the "X" model which had enough of a clue. No teenager required (thank the Good Lord).
  15. JZH
    IIRC, 5th and 6th gen are the same rim, apart from colours, perhaps. Frankly, no one wants 5th or 6th gen rims--they don't fit anything else, as far as I know. (That said, now that I think about it, the VFR800X Crossrunner might have shared the same wheel.) When comparing rims you do have to account for bearing sizes and axle diameters, but also brake disc carrier bolt pattern and offset. Plus (and this is the one that you can only get if you measure actual parts), wheel hub width. I have a couple spares you could have for free, but the shipping would not be painless... The silver one off my blue 5th gen is already getting in my way, and I'm pretty sure I also have a black one somewhere. Ciao, JZH
  16. arnie3020
    Hi I know this is an old thread but could someone help me understand what the best option for a PC on a Y2K is? What model number and what mapping if possible? Thanks
  17. Captain 80s
    F3, RC36 and VTR1000F are identical.
  18. eastbowl2
    Looking great!
  19. Terry
    I think the fork and disc spacing is different with the F3; might be the same as a VTR1000 wheel.
  20. Captain 80s
    Pretty damn sure that the F3 rim with F3 rotors will not work. The rotor spread is too narrow. Been wrong before. Will be wrong again.
  21. Gaz66
    I just recalled a guy on the FB VFR group trying an F3 rim cos he couldn't source a 5G rim, he claimed it fit. I ran an F3 for 9yrs as my commute bike, bounced thru thousands of UK potholes, no issue with any rim damage in nearly 40K, so ok on a lighter F3, may be not so on a lard arse 5G? I still have a pair of F3 front disc rotors if anyone needs dimensions, fuck knows why I kept em, just sat in back of my garage collecting cobwebs. Agreed, stick with whats known to work "Safely", last thing anyone needs is a front wheel exploding under em.
  22. Terry
    I bought some used Micron pipes for my 6th gen, fitted them for a couple of rides, and then sold them again. Just too loud, but they ruined the low speed fuelling as well, the bike became really snatchy just off idle. Back to stock for me.
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  24. Terry
    I did put the front wheel on my static balance stand and it does need all those weights. I think wheel weights have gone the same way as shotgun pellets, no lead allowed here.
  25. Captain 80s
    I don't think it will locate the rotors properly. But I have never actually done it, and maybe the later rotor's "dish" will account for it. But also, F3 front rims are FRAGILE as shit. If it does work, the 94-97 VFR is a stronger wheel that is visually and dimensionally identical. But obviously a little heavier.
  26. Gaz66
    CBR600F4 rims are 3 spoke. From memory a late 90's CBR600F3 1995-1998 front rim works, same 6 spoke pattern, just checked axle/bearing dimension on "Fowlers" parts site, F3 uses same bearing I/D @ 28mm, bearing O/D is 5mm smaller & 1mm wider, so you'd likely need F3 spacers, it's an option if you can't source a 5G/6G rim. AFAIK 5G/6G is the exact same rim, same bearing/seals dimensions, same discs, right side spacer is same part number, left side spacer is different part number, dunno if it actually is any wider or narrower? I would expect spacers to be a tad different as 6G uses a 2mm thicker stanchion, hence may be wider yoke centres?.
  27. FromMaine
    Thanks Mello, I had to change my search question numerous times, but finally found a post addressing my question. After looking online for an 01-06 CBR rim, I ditched the idea immediately. I do not track this bike nor do I ride on super perfect roads. I occasionally end up on some of the worst paved roads in North America here in Northern New England and Canada. Rt 684 and rt 84 get honorable mentions though. Because my 2001 has 6 spokes, my dents luckily ended up near enough to a spoke that it did not completely fail. I know if one of the dents I have occurred dead center between 2 spokes on a 3 spoke wheel there is a chance I'm not writing this. Mistake on my part for not doing due diligence on what CBR F4i wheels actually look like. I am happy though I read your post about parts interchange for the 5th Gen and 6th Gen, it helps a lot. Terry's post came shortly after mine and I guessed I missed it.
  28. mello dude
    While I haven't personally verified, my understanding is an F4i front rim is a drop in. It's supposed to be lighter too. I think there have been posts on this forum showing that.
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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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