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Welcome to the forum!
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Also at above idle?
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Copy that! Glad you're getting it sorted! Bring it by Wolfsmiths in the Heights any Saturday from 0900 to noon once she's ready. That's a great bike meet that me and my friends here frequent. Would love to see more VFR representation
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Yes but listing don't tell is it front or rear cylinder heads exhaust can. You can actually buy a new even not cheap and I will probably need the followers as well
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This is in Germany so shipping will be cheaper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167327119150?_skw=rc24+exhaust+camshafr&itmmeta=01K0MC0S5YB6F8FR4CQN54SPJN&hash=item26f579372e:g:590AAeSw8bpnq3YV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1eT80MyMBMj29JaIjkUUw5X32%2BmStTvqJT6USPWiOXF7HZje2WqUzIOZhz8gbJM2TPLa3kMZMFrfLQKNiS8mwdotEn7yPP6ymiwkauuI0If%2BP28jvsoxf1G0mLRYJfCxmWPVii%2FmxG%2Fi3ngWqO7zm7iNGyPFJtEX3rtVXAJt4KfyKmPCp5zNTerW8q8QrhWERr6z3SeEvBCxkHF32vChoXKwOoruAWU%2Bn0dOQGhdKMRZiSen%2BxytkaQgZXVjNgx2E8%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_6Tg4yFZg
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Well today was both a great as a slight sad day for my RWB RC24 Well let's start whit the sad thing. As I bought this bike it had an even ticking that I noticed but didn't sound to bad, as I adjusted the valves it became a bit more noicy, and now it gets more so at idle in especially, at higher rom you don't notice it and bike runs really great. But this morning decided to take a peak under valve covers one more time even all cams looked fine during valve adjustment. And yes, cylinder #3 exhaust cams are not good anymore sadly Some pitting. So need to change it. Then the good thing. Yes, my RWB VFR passed the classic inspection! So a chilling cola, (Pepsi actually) was in order to celebrate 🥳
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I think I need to change my user name to USELESS EUSTACE.
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Ok all you boffins and technofreaks out there , I need a GOOD explanation as to why this 6th gen 2003 800vtec will not charge. I replaced what I thought, after very lengthy checks, a faulty battery. Now a news high quality GEL one. Shindengen mod , heavy wiring to battery and stator. NEW stator, new main fuse and holder, earth bypasses all done, yellow plug delete done, all connections made with solder on replacement bits. Now with a spare battery rigged up wired straight to the extra pos and neg from the shindengen but not connected to the VFR, I get 14.9 volts using a 100W bulb to simulate load when I start the bike. ( the bike has its new battery in place and the mock up is not connected to the bike wiring in any way) This has definitely made sure the charging side is perfect. It should be, its all new. When I reconnect the pos and neg leads from shindengen back on the VFR, 12.2 volts. same at the front on the redundant R/R plug which cam off the OE regulator. This has really got me beat? starter Solenoid plug and wiring checks out good and clean also. I mean, EVERYthing works as it should on this bike except it will not charge.
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CanadianVFR800, There's a bit of comparing apples and crescent wrenches in there. Spring rate/sag and damping are connected (they're in the susspension...but not set in a related way. One doesn't change the other. Ideally, you'd know the spring rate and spacer length...and that the suspension is working properly (god fluid, prioer weight fluid, clean, etc.) WIthout that, you're taking the same swag that most of us do. 🙂 In general, no weight to bike only and no weight to bike&rider are the two sag measurements, preferrably done with the chassis hot, after a decent ride. It makes a difference. Also on a level surface, not an "I think it is level" or it is flat...good enough." It makes a big difference, as you're transferring weight one way or the other otherwise. Ballpark numbers: Front bike only 20-24mm Front bike/rider 35mm Rear bike only 8-10mm Rear bike/rider 30mm People prefer alternatives, but that'll tell you if you're spring rates are close enough. If you get the rider # right but the other is larer/smaller...you likely have the wrong spring rates. For damping, ball park rule of thumb is 1 second down, 2 seconds up/return. Again...this is just a ballpark #. I also vouch for the slacker tool. It is superb. My current VFR suspension notes/settings:
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Rider sag is the total travel including wherever the bike sits when unloaded. So you need to unweight the suspension and measure the position e.g. of the fork top and the rear axle, to a fixed point above. I just measure from the underside of the triple to the top of the dust seal, then fit the cable tie and gently sit on the bike before resting your full weight on it (but not bouncing), then measure where the cable tie got pushed to. You will need a helper to measure at the back. The total travel at both ends is 120mm so something like 35mm would be good in the front and back.
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Thanks for keeping this going Miguel. Sometimes, about once a year, we need a little reminder to jump in but always happy to, and appreciate the work it takes to keep the site running.
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I just picked up one of these, no relationship to company just a happy customer. https://getslacker.com/ I've got a few bikes in the garage too and makes setting sag easy, or finding out you need stiffer springs. Dave Moss has some good videos also: https://davemosstuning.com/
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Thank you guys so much for your input. First, to give you an idea of my weight: I weigh ~ 200-210 lbs and I usually carry a tank bag and a tail bag which have basic cookware and day trip stuff, so lets say they weigh an extra 30 lbs all together (10 for the tank bag, 20 for the tail bag, say). I think the state of my suspension at both ends was on the very "soft" side so I have taken the following steps. Front was over 3 lines showing. I am at just over 1 line showing now. According to the cable-tie method, I have just over 3 inches at max pressure (that I can exert on the forks by my weight/pushing), and just sitting on it, ~ 1.5 inches. I kept adding compression, but this did not change these numbers. Even if I turned a few more turns, they stayed at 3 inches and 1.5 inches. This is curious to me, as to whether it is normal or not? In the rear, I added compression by going from the 2nd least compression setting (factory setting I believe), to position 4. My rebound was out a few turns, and I have turned it in now to be about 1 turn out from fully clockwise. My rear sag just me sitting on the bike is 1 inch. I'd appreciate inputs as to whether you think I am moving in the right direction....and thanks again!
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Dropped the bike off today at Honda to get the front wiring harness recall completed. Should have it back within a week. I’ll keep the thread updated to see if that fixes my issues.
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lol! Sorry I missed this. Dropped the bike off today at Honda to get the front wiring harness recall completed. Should have it back within a week. I’ll keep the thread updated to see if that fixes my issues. I have low confidence this is gonna fix all of my wiring issues so afterwards I plan to take it to “Motorcycles Unlimited” here in Houston. I spoke to Patrick, the owner, and he seems pretty confident that he can fix it. Just excited to get this thing on the road.
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Greetings! - New Tyres were just the best 1st upgrade
mello dude replied to DSG53's topic in Official Welcome Forum
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Greetings! - New Tyres were just the best 1st upgrade
DSG53 posted a topic in Official Welcome Forum
Greetings all, Just picked up a 2003 VFR with 6.5k miles on the clock, haven't been riding in 7 years, my previous bike was a Hornet so decided to stay honda for the return to 2 wheels. Bike had a stack of service history and All MOT certs over its 21 years, even though it has only done 6500 miles. 2nd obvious issue on the way home was the tyres, the first was the way it behaved below 3000rpm. Starts first time and very smooth until up to temp, then it's idle is a little lumpy, sounds like it's about to cut out every few cranks but never actually does, not terrible but could be smoother,.... I think So based mostly on posts I have read on here the things to tend to are possibly gummed up injectors from sitting with old fuel in the tank, or starter valves needing balanced or both. It had a leaking fork seal after an 80 mile ride home, but also invoices for new seals replaced 3 years and about 200 miles ago. The very small leak stopped after 100 miles of riding so probably dry seals just caught in time and hopefully just need to keep an eye on it. I did a very dumb ass thing ....I neglected to check the date codes on the tyres before purchase, by about 5 mile into my trip home, I was just getting used to riding a bike again but definitely noticed a harshness to the ride. A moment of squirreliness from the rear on two very medium slow speed turns and I checked the dates. Rear tyre almost perfect, looked like 500 miles on it , it was 15 years old. Front tyre was 9 years old. Got some mid range sport touring on today and it's the single biggest upgrade experience I have had in 35 years of driving anything. I can 100% attest that absolutely perfect looking 15 year old tyres are like ice skating compared to fresh rubber. I will hopefully have more to contribute to the forum , loving the vfr 800 so far. Sincere thanks to all the posters to this forum, so much knowledge stored over the years on this great motorcycle its hard to come up with questions that haven't been covered. So..... You guys literally made me do it!- 1 reply
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New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA
ae86andkp61 replied to sfdownhill's topic in Exhaust Systems
Just posted my brand-new never-installed 6th Gen passivated header with extras in the classifieds here. I never got around to installing them, and now I’m selling my RC46, so time to find the headers a new home. Located in Portland, OR. Willing to ship. -
For sale is a brand-new never-installed set of handbuilt performance headers (based on TBR’s design) that were part of the famous group buy on this forum coordinated by sfdownhill and Duc2V4. I bought these from another forum member a few years ago for $930 (what he had into them) and never got around to installing them. I am now selling my RC46, so the headers are also up for sale. These are the passivated version (a surface treatment that enhances corrosion resistance from what I understand) and they are beautifully fabricated! There’s a wideband oxygen sensor bung on each bank and at the merge you could use for tuning. Comes with two sets of copper gaskets, stainless threaded plugs with sealing washers for all the bungs, two exhaust springs, a clamp for the connection to the midpipe, and a SebSpeed center stand stop…everything you need for a tidy installation. Asking $800 OBO. Located in Portland, OR. Willing to ship, send me a PM with your address if interested, thanks!
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One of the greatest-ever do-it-all bikes for sale. This 2006 VFR800 Interceptor ABS gobbles up the miles, tackles the twisties, runs across town, can haul a passenger, can haul luggage, can go on tour, and delivers an epic V-4 soundtrack while doing so. Fairly upright ergonomics, decent wind protection, minimal vibrations, and aftermarket seat and suspension plus a torquey and willing powerplant make it a comfortable ride as well. I'd love to keep it, but I've currently got two cars, one truck, five motorcycles, and I just bought something new, so I need to thin the herd and make some room in the garage! Located in Portland, Oregon. Clean title in my name. I'm the second owner. Asking $3250 OBO for forum members. The good: Runs and rides great 85,500ish miles, so you know it hasn't been sitting for an extended period. Just remember that higher-mileage bikes don’t get to be high-mileage by being unreliable or having problems! One-off custom Leo Vince titanium exhaust Nearly-new Daugherty Motorsports custom suspension set up for 225-240 pounds. This fork/shock transformed the bike! Sargent double saddle Solo cowl cover, removable Tinted windscreen Bright PIAA headlight bulbs Frame sliders Lots of tread on the Michelin Pilot Road 2CT tires Newish water pump Cam tensioners and regulator/rectifier replaced under previous owner only a few thousand miles ago. Comes with three oil filters and new sintered EBC brake pads I have a magnetic tank bag and expandable tail bag I'll throw in as well. You can pack a surprising amount between the two. The opportunities: Throttle/fueling can be slightly jerky when cold. Tires have good tread but are old Small gouge on left side of fairing, with mediocre touch up paint Small Paint scuffs here and there commensurate with age/miles Brakes will need pads (included) and a flush in the near to mid future Standard test ride terms; available with cash in hand; you drop it, you’ve bought it. Willing to help with delivery within 150 miles of Portland, OR. If you arrange shipping, I am willing to help on my end to meet/load. Thanks for looking; please send me a PM with any questions or to discuss further.
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DSG53 joined the community
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What are the spring rates, your weight, and your sag #s....damping settings would be userful also. We can help!
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