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  2. fontao98
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  3. ShinyPants101
    Upon request, Dynojet have provided me with the PC2 software, user manual and maps for the VFR. Thought might be useful to some others as well 😁 ! Here's the reply from Dynojet: "While this software is no longer supported by Dynojet, you can still download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wb8mQeHeao6_k4xkl6ZswDXyVGhYyWKD/view?usp=sharing It has not been tested with Windows 10, and requires a serial port connection to communicate with those older Power Commander 2/3/3r serial units. The USB to serial adapters, which are common in the marketplace, are also problematic. A true RS-232 serial port is recommended. Also make sure that your serial port is assigned in the port range of 1-8 as our software will not address ports using a higher number than 8. We also attached the Software User Guide to this email for your convenience. You need to have a map open in the software that matches the unit you have, before the software will communicate. I have attached all the map files on a zip file, M101-all.zip for this bike to this email. Please extract the zip file to use the MAP files. Save the maps to your computer, open it in the software, then you should be able to communicate with the unit. The User Guide will have the procedure to send the map. It uses this map to determine what the bike is, and therefore what the data type is coming in." I have successfully tested this on my 5th gen with a CHIPI-X10 RS232-TO-USB converter. All the files they provided are attached to this thread and I also started a new map file here (pending approval as of today): PCII_SOFTWARE_AND_MAPS.zip
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  7. vfrRider83
    Fitted my helibars. Needed some modifying, extra holes drilling. Also quite expensive and had to pay import tax. Worth it I think for the extra comfort for under 5ft11 guys or girls. And I’m an all year round biker. Thanks for the advice
  8. IrishViffer
    Thanks Lorne - much appreciated! Kit has been delivered (currently at the job,itching to get my hands on it to get a looknat the instructions if nothing else) I do have longer throttle & choke cables coming from Japan (Same ones that come with the Hurricane police kit - the bar that comes with the abm kit is pretty similar so should be good on that front,though that said : I've to disconnect the cables either way so a reroute may be required with the Oem anyway...🤷) The kit is supposed to work with all oem cables and hoses,without cutting the fairing too. I'd really like to replace all the brake lines due to them being 27 yrs old, but of a daunting task if I'm honest and the pricey with it but braking ain't something to ever skimp on! Will see what way to proceed when the stuff from Japan lands.
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  10. Ughandi
    Cool Idea! I'm personally not sold on steering dampeners just yet, but more power to ya! If you figure this out it would be valuable to the forums for sure!
  11. ggathagan
    No, but seriously, on occasion my 5th gen's motor will stop running for a very short interval. With one exception, there's no one factor that is consistent. It'll stutter in any gear, at any speed or RPM level. It doesn't matter whether or not the engine is up to temp. It *has* happened as I've been slowing down and coming to a stop, but it has never happened when I start the bike and it's idling or if I'm at a stop and idling. It doesn't matter if the road is smooth or rough, although it's a lot more taxing on rough roads. Sometimes it'll only hiccup once. Other times it'll feel like the bike is shuddering. It gets exciting when it happens as I'm going around a corner or turning at low speed. The reason I believe it to be an electronics problem, as opposed to fuel is that all 4 cylinders drop out simultaneously. If it was an injector or dirty gas, I would expect it to run rough instead of dropping out completely It's also been occurring long enough that it's happened with many different tanks of gas. I use ethanol-free 87, which I get from 2 different stations that are near to me. There are other stations on the island that carry ethanol-free gas, but like I said, I don't think the issue is fuel. There's no other electrical issue that occurs, like dimming lights or the clock resetting, so it's not a major grounding issue. The injectors share a ground, though, along with the intake duct control solenoid valve, which I'm pretty sure I've disconnected. I've even swapped out the ECM. Any cogent thoughts are welcome.
  12. Gaz66
    Hi Matey. Electrical gremlins are a real pain sometimes. What's Batt voltage fully charged/ not connected? should be 12.8V, any less & battery's either a duff unit or charger's shagged, test an hr after charging, batt needs to be cool. What's Batt voltage connected? What's Batt voltage tested at with meter Negative on right side chassis ground point & meter Positive on Batt Positive? What Batt voltage, tested with meter Positive on starter side of starter relay & meter Negative on Batt Negative? What's Batt voltage tested at starter with ignition "ON", meter Positive on starter & meter Negative on Batt Negative? What's Batt voltage tested at starter with ignition "ON", meter Positive on starter Positive & meter Negative on starter body? What's Batt voltage tested at starter with ignition "ON", meter Positive on starter Positive & meter Negative on engine near starter ground? All quick/easy but vital tests that will highlight any gremlins in an ageing loom. How are you testing the Stators output voltage? How have you wired Stator & R&R up? It's highly likely you have some corrosion in chassis ground somewhere, have you checked the orange multi-ground block taped into the loom just forward of the R&R? Warm bike up first, Test charge voltage at battery @ idle & @5,000rpm, ensure lights are on main beam, system needs a load for correct testing, what voltages are you seeing? Do same charge output test with meter ground lead on right side chassis ground & Batt positive, follow main earth lead from battery, it should go direct to starter motor body, remove starter & clean to bare metal where starter & motor touch, clean ground cable (both ends) while ground cable is off starter & battery, Ohms test cable, any high resistance, cable is done & needs replacing, buy a length to 8AWG multi-stand copper earth lead, don't waste money on that chinese tinned wire crap on sale thru eBay, buy proper copper cabling, use new crimp on connectors if you can source the angled type that's fitted or re-use old ones if they've not gone brittle, but they need to be cleaned up like new. Add some of this anti corrosion paste to your toolbox, it'll 100% stop new copper cable corroding inside the crimps, you can use it inside any crimps on copper multi-strand, just paint it into copper wire with an old toothbrush & crush fit crimps, if you plan to solder em as well as crimp, don't use anything other than acid flux or it won't solder, you'll need a blow torch, keep all cable below torch & heat the crimp connector only, solder will wick the crimp, no solder iron will be hot enough. https://www.heamar.co.uk/ideal-30-024-1-2oz-tube-of-noaloxr-anti-oxidant-compound.html? Let us know how you get on?
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  14. DirtbikesRule
    Haha, I know. But my other bikes weigh like half of what the VFR does. And I'm a gadget guy, so I have to do it. Even if it's not needed, I want to have the ability to pop it on there.
  15. Lorne
    My VFR is an '09 Vtec but is similar enough that my install solutions may help you. I chose a set of ST1300 cables that are about 4"/100mm longer. Rerouting the clutch & brake hoses behind the fork tube gave plenty of slack. I was able to move the brake reservoir intact, but there wasn't quite enough space for the clutch. Here are the details: Yet Another Lil Handlebar install- 6th gen
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  17. Gaz66
    What size tyres are fitted? 5th Gens on stock suspension with forks thru yokes at stock height are a bit of a haul to get onto centre stand, if bikes on a stock rear shock & spring, adding a 5mm spacer on top under frame rail makes it way easier to centre stand it & it'll turn in better too. Do some basic checks to confirm stock or aftermarket parts. Stock shock is 325mm measured at bolt centres. It's possible you have aftermarket parts fitted, longer lower dog bone link or triangle plates that aren't OEM, you may even have a shorter aftermarket shock fitted. To centre stand the bike, just run rear wheel over a piece of wood 20mm or so, it'll be easier, but there's a bit of a knack to it, once you find it, it's easy.
  18. IrishViffer
    Thanks Gaz - great info and idea for mocking up with cheap hose - I've actually got a 2m length of fuel hose (temu😅) that'll work fine for this. The ABM kit states OEM lines will work with reroute- if I can avoid it I will. The braided kit presumably comes with the correct angle banjos for each particular line - probably best to fire them an email before pulling the trigger (and enquire if they use swivel banjos where appropriate...) You'd bloody hope so as it costs €440 including the clutch line! Sorry to hear the conversion has gone to plan just yet, hopefully you'll get it sorted! I feel where you're coming from - I haven't put many miles on mine yet (80 or so miles over various A & b roads) but long term, as a daily something needs to be sorted. Bar conversion will cure a lot of it the issue I have with the position - ideally pegs lowered an inch / inch and a half ,may be a combo of adding to the seat a little along with peg blocks but will see how the bar conversion works first. Would hate to have to sell it, great looks,awesome engine and sound,nice stable handling & suspension (probably the slowest steering bike I've owned so far but once it's turned in it tracks a given line very nicely) butbatbthe same time really don't want to be throwing too much money at it either 😅 Just gathering up the bits atm then find time to get into it!
  19. Presson
    Great if you want to do it. But, I wonder if this is the first case of a VFRD member seeking additional unnecessary weight on the VFR. 😂 Most of us like to trim it off!
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  21. keny
    Came in the mail today For the Transalp cosmetic upgrade next winter
  22. keny

    Anything goes!

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

    Other VFR and other pics....
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  25. Gaz66
    Hi Sean. I've found a cheap easy / accurate way to find correct aftermarket hose length by using some cheap small bore PVC hose from a DIY store or a local motorists discount store screen washer pipe. Use PVC hose as a mock up hose from master to calipers/clutch slave etc, route as per your chosen final assembly, check first with your chosen braided pipe supplier how they measure the new hoses. ie) Hel might not measure up the same as Goodridge, Wemoto do quality hose with crimped ferrules, these can be tweaked into your required final alignment if need be. Like most VFR's I'm currently on OEM clip-ons, plus MOTO-CNC 20mm bar risers which are a crap design, no wonder they went bust, even this bar position still gives me severe neck/back ache. On my bench I've mocked up a spare 5th Gen top yoke drilled for FZS1000 bar mounts & Renthals, I'll trial fit it asap when I've time free. Good luck with your bar install.
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  28. IrishViffer
    Appreciate the reply, as I mentioned- I intend to replace all the lines due to age (they look fine but 27 year old lines...) but the main question is has anyone any experience/ suggestions for extension lengths for these lines for this type of conversion? The Hurricane throttle and choke lines are 150mm & 170mm longer - I'm not sure if a similar extension length is required for brake and clutch line? Pricey kit and if ordered with custom lengths, non returnable so don't want to get it wrong!
  29. gropula
    I used GT variant on my 6th gen for three years. I often ride two up with luggage. For camping trips my bike is overloaded, spec says 200kg max but we're probably 230kg together with the luggage. Stiffer spring and max preload helps keep the balance of the bike in check. With that amount of weight I'd like to be on the safer side as when I apply the throttle in 2nd gear the front lifts easily which means there's some 480kg on the rear wheel. Same for long uphils at speed. The rear tire probably begs for mercy when riding 100km/h on long uphill sections. Less flex from the stiffer sidewall means less heat which means less chance of failure. I just had Dunlop Roadsmart 4 GT delivered. Haven't had them mounted yet. Interestingly, Dunlop's website recommends GT variant for the VFR. Their approach is different, they state that the GT variant has a profile which makes heavy bikes steer quicker, while the SP variant has a profile which offers better stability at high speed.
  30. DirtbikesRule
    Ok, I have a Scott's steering damper for my CRF450RL, and even though I know the Gen 8 VFR doesnt need it, I figured why not? So I ordered the mount kit for the Gen 6(they didnt make one for the 8), and upon opening the box, I could immediately tell that the steering tube nut for the mount is too short. Challenge accepted. So the question is whether or not an extension exists. OR.... should I have a machine shop make a nut with an extended base? Even better if someone already knows of an available solution. Pics for reference:
  31. Terry
    Your post is a little vague but I think your question is whether you will need to bleed the clutch and brake lines when you fit the longer hoses? If so, the answer is absolutely. The good(?) news is that you won't be opening any part of the linked brakes so need not go through the full bleeding sequence involving the secondary master and the PCV, so only need to worry about the uppermost bleed screws.
  32. bmart
    I'm going non-LED too.
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  34. Squashyware
    Thanks. Picked it up and it felt way better than the ancient tyres that came off. noted for next time 😀
  35. IrishViffer
    Hi folks, Have the above kit on the way from Germany (bar that comes with it is very similar dimemsions to the Hurricane police kit bar) Also have the Hurricane extended throttle cables & choke cable coming from Webike. My question is : as I've to crack the brake & clutch systems open to fit this kit,these will need bleeding(🫠) As the bike is 27 years old ,it also makes sense to replace the lines so I'll be ordering braided lines - has anyone got recommendations for the additional lengths to add to the lines while I'm ordering? (The kit states that Oem lines can be used with reroute but it costs very little for the additional length so if I can avoid that for the sake of €20 I will!) Full set of lines atm with a discount (till 06/06/25) is working out @ €440 shipped from probrake.de including additional length and choice of colour sleeve. Attached is dimensions of the bar if this helps anyone who's done a similar conversion and used extended lines steer me in the right direction! Thanks in advance, Sean.
  36. MikeOConner
    You might have a damaged/faulty side stand switch.
  37. daved
    Had the same issue with the Wax Idle unit bracket, this shows how much I took off for the AS3 hoses:
  38. Ughandi
    Ah! Copy that!
  39. VeeEffArah
    I've ran both GT and standard on my FJR1300 and couldn't feel any difference except when mounting and removing the tyres. Same with my FZ1 Fazer. Ride more, worry less 😁
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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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      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!

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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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