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  2. vfrgiving
    Mount them on a wall for display and get a regular set to ride with? 😕 Wheels aren't going to remain immaculate forever. Pebbles, dirt, a wayward nail, misc road debris all going to leave a mark here or there. I had a bike only a week from purchase over winter pick up a long nail, and it breached the sidewall. Rim took a few nicks to the edge from the pointy end sticking out. I was pissed, but what you gonna do? I changed the tire and have put on another 5K miles.
  3. Terry
    Wow...how did those fit inside that little box?
  4. Terry
    A slipping clutch may mean the hydraulics are holding the plates slightly apart when cold. Maybe working the clutch is freeing up a partically seized slave cylinder as everything warms up. The slave is really easy to disassemble, I've certainly found mild alloy corrosion on a few that responded well to some scotchbrite rubbing to remove. Having a new seal to hand wouldn't be a bad idea but I have reused the seal once the metal is cleaned up. Just be prepared for a painful bleeding session, for some reason clutch hydraulics take much effort. A reverse bleed, or a vacuum bleed can make it easier (if you do the vacuum, it works better with some thread tape on the nipple threads to stop air being sucked in).
  5. Terry
    I agree the wax unit is the likely culprit, but rather than it going bad, I would double check the small water hoses and the unit itself are flowing freely as if the heating water can't reach the wax unit it will keep the starter valves open longer causing a high idle when the engine is warmed up. You way also want to check the throttle plates are sealing up when the throttle is fully closed e.g. not enough throttle cable slack keeping them open. Lastly (and I experienced this when I replaced the thermostat) if the throttle boots don't seal completely you can get enough air leakage to cause a high idle. In my case some heat cycling seemed to soften the boots enough so they sealed up without more intervention.
  6. natnif
    The new throttle body still had its wax idle unit attached so I used the new one. I guess it's possible that this one also failed as its a 25 year old part, but what are the chances of both the original and new one failing and causing similar symptoms? The bike had high idle issues before I pulled it apart. They are better than they were but I think that is down to vacuum leaks being sorted
  7. Captain 80s
    I would be too. It is the reason I do all of my own tire installs. Well, and also money. I'm not gonna pay somebody way too much, to fuck my rims up. That seems silly. There is no way in hell I would leave my wheels with a shop that says we can't guarantee it. I know they can't guarantee it and that shit happens sometimes, but I want to hear confidence, not a see a meek shoulder shrug. "Our guy is really good. Actually both our guys are. There are a lot of really nice bikes that come thru here and I don't recall ever having a problem." is what I want to hear. I might be too paranoid, but what happens IF the rim is damaged? Please see the cashier to pay your bill. Sorry 'bout that. I would drive to the other mechanic EVERY DAMN TIME.
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  9. Gazzaboo
    My oversized tamiya kit just a few parts
  10. VFR80025th
    I have a new set of Dunlop road smart 4s for 2014 VFR. When I originally powder coated my wheels it was a winter project so I Shipped my bike to a shop not to close to my home but known for their excellent high quality work. They pulled the wheels off and did some maintenance work on my VFR while it was there and I took the wheels to the powdercoater. Project done. Now Im all stressed out about my tire install for my new Dunlops RS4 s because I don't want to see my wheels get scratched. I have a shop near my home (Only 5 min ) that i went to visit and the shop aint the cleanest but they do custom bike builds and servicing. When I asked about tire install and newly powder coated wheels it sounded like they could not guarantee the wheels would not get scratched. Im saying to my self like WTF. My other option is my regular mechanic who would mount the tires without a tire machine but lives farther away. Am I overthinking this. I am OCD when it comes to my machine. I'm not sure what to do. The original shop that mounted the tires originally is just too far away for me this time around. Any opinions.
  11. Presson
    First bit of really decent riding weather and fuel still affordable!
  12. Burger
    your idle weirdness problem sounds like it could be choke related; looking back, i can see you swapped throttle bodies, but the wax motor itself still could have gone bad. from a quick glance, it looks like new ones are still available. part number is 16044-MAT-E01. that would be what i'd try first.
  13. natnif
    Slightly odd today. The bike had sat for a week. I had to move it so started it... And it idled great! I drove it around the back of the house and left it run up to temp as I wanted to check if the fan was coming on (it is) At approx 70C, the revs rose to around 3k and it started backfiring a little. At 82C you could hear the revs drop a touch and the backfire settled down. I know the thermostat opens around that temp, but I'm not sure why that would have had an affect on the idle speed. Any ideas where to start to figure it out? new caliper arrived today so that'll go on over the next few days. VID-20260319-WA0004.mp4
  14. Thumbs
    Looks like a crime scene
  15. Worfje
    I always had similar behavior, but maybe it is a nice way of getting feedback from the bike: 'hold your horses until we reached operating temperature'.
  16. slo1
    Dare to be different......
  17. Presson
    It's not due to oil then. Very odd. As it resolves after 15-20 mins that suggests something expanding with engine heat. Perhaps your hunch about the slave cylinder is right. I'd have a look there next to check it's moving free and the seal looks good.
  18. Skids
    At 17°C/63°F and cloud-free skies yesterday it seemed churlish not take the now prepared Crosstourer (VFR1200X) out so with Mrs Skids on the back we took the back roads up to Hunstanton for fish and chips and an ice cream. Surprised to see so many bikes out on a weekday.
  19. FromMaine
    Yep. Nailed us. Now come back to NE and help us shovel out.😁 Nice ride BTW.
  20. Shoelib
    Motul 10-40, the big (about) one gallon for sport and adventure. Item P1150370 on RevZilla. Cycle gear guy said little diff between others. Ought I just get a new clutch pack? I was already in there last week to check the pushrod, the hydraulic system seems to be working fine. I did NOT, however, check the slave cylinder. Possibly gunked up? If so, why would it resolve itself after 15 minutes? I spent the ride home from school doing pulls on back roads, no slipping once it's hot. No clue.
  21. St. Stephen
    Scrolling VFRD tonight: RC30 Tribute '98 Electrical Problem - Help! Slipping Clutch 5th Gen rears brakes Tyga Performance conversion kit for 4th gen Interchangeable Parts With Other Bikes Prepping new to me 1998 Colour (Color) ideas 5th gen injectors upgrade? VFRD...hmmm...VF Resurrection Discussion? I guess it is inevitable given the average age of the VF/VFR's. But hey, here's a rare--these days--riding photo:
  22. Gazzaboo
    From a few weeks back sorting the wiring loom out
  23. Captain 80s
    Ooohhhhh.... I see. Sorry about my confusion, I mixed up the syntax of the sentence.
  24. Gazzaboo
    Hi yes I have one that I have built over the winter that has just past I’ll check log book tomorrow I only just got excepted today or I would of posted sooner over the last couple of days I’ve completely pulled it apart and started cleaning and refurbishing and painting all the parts engine sat on a trolley ready for cleaning and painting tomorrow then it’s just down to the colour of the body work, wheels and brake callipers basically I have a large tamiya kit being painted assembled for the last time ( Homey I’ve expanded the kit ) I’ll get some pics of it tomorrow if the weathers ok The bike I’ve started with
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  26. Captain 80s
    I agree. If you're gonna call it a RC30 "Replica", then it should be that basic scheme and colors. If you're gonna call it a Factory HRC Race Bike Tribute, then go sick with something else. Take some of your favorite elements and make it yours. And over which winter? I feel like we're being set-up. Your info on the left says you already have one.
  27. Presson
    13.7 - 13.8v is not enough at around 5k rpm. You couldhave a problem with your charging circuit. First thing is to check the major connectors for corrosion. If that doesn't help, then you may be looking at a r/r replacement. Download the manual from the downloads section here and do the checks.
  28. Presson
    What oil are you using? Motorcycle specific or a general automotive ( ie: car biased) oil. The latter have additives that can cause clutch slip issues in motorcycles.
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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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