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  2. FromMaine
    Had the same problem on my 2001. By the time I put mt third rear on, I just filed the opening bigger. I now have an aftermarket exhaust though.
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  4. lele
    Yes, the problem was there thank you very much
  5. JManna
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  6. JZH
    Here are some TTS/JE piston pics: The used OEM piston is from my '93 VFR750FP (not an RC46), but this should show the difference between an OEM cast/forged(?) piston and a JE machined piston. Obviously, a used JE piston will be slightly less shiny, but you should still be able to see what you need to see. More pics, FYI: Ciao, JZH
  7. Presson
    Is it possible to loosen the footrest hanger to get things lined up and then tighten everything up? Alternatively, use a file to extend the hole on the silencer mount, it looks like 2-3 mm.
  8. lele
    thank you for the reply, the silencer is 100% seated into the header with both the clamp bolts lose. still have these strange gap...
  9. bgzlsn88
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  10. Presson
    Most likely that the silencer isn't seated correctly at the clamp where it joins the exhaust. Loosen the clamp and wiggle it until it all lines up.
  11. lele
    Hi, I recently bought a 2000 VFR in perfect condition. The bike was equipped with an aftermarket exhaust, which I immediately resold to replace with the original one. I only have one small problem... the bolt to secure it doesn't match up by a few millimeters as shown in the photo... what could be the cause?
  12. Presson
    That disconnected plug may be the intake duct solenoid connector ( flapper). The 14-15 models had a flapper but it was deleted from 16 on. The wires will be black/white band and yellow/blue band. Not sure just disconnecting is a good idea unless the flapper itself was also removed. The connection is at the base of the air box on the RHS. I think you have to remove the plastic panel immediately below the tank and lift the front of the tank to get to it; remove seat, undo 2 allen head bolts on the plastic piece just under the side of the seat and slide the tabs out of the locators on the tank. Undo 2 allen head bolts at front of tank and lift. The toolkit c spanner and extension are used as the support. Terry's advice on next steps electrically is spot on.
  13. Terry
    From looking at the wiring diagram I believe that removing that fuse will also deactivate your turn signals so maybe not the best idea. The fuse is feeding power along a red/green wire which goes to the blinker relay and also onwards to the instrument panel where I assume it feeds the clock. You could refit the fuse and then disconnect the turn signal relay and see if the drain drops, then reconnect that and disconnect the instrument panel and see if that is where the drain is. You may just need to replace a relay. Or if the drain is constant with those things removed, maybe you have some chafing on a wire that is causing a bit of a short.
  14. CDollard
    I’ll look into the plug tomorrow and let you know what it is. I pulled the fairing off a little bit and couldn’t tell where it plugged into. on the side of the battery drain. Considering that the clock/HAZ fuse seems to be the issue. What should I look into to see what could be causing this. Since I kind of know what could be the issue, would it damage the bike to ride it without that fuse in it? It only controls the hazard lights and the clock memory I can live without those two for a while. I definitely want to get this fixed. what is the next step I should do to find this? Or would it be worth it to take it to the dealership to get it fixed?
  15. Terry
    That plug may be for the flapper actuator or possibly the PAIR actuator. Actually I'm not even sure the 8th gen has a flapper. If it is the plug for the PAIR system then that is not the smoking gun you're looking for; PAIR is a system that allows air from the airbox to be drawn into the exhaust headers to reduce unburned hydrocarbons. The ECM opens or closes the valve that lets the air in, and there are reed valve chambers on the cam covers to stop back flow. Many (me included) remove and blank these systems off to get rid of unecessary hardware, unlikely to be a performance gain (or loss) although my butt-dyno thinks my 6th gen is much less surgy without it. Another possibility is the evap purge control solenoid, again not a smoking gun. If you tell me what wire colours go to the plug we can identify it that way (green-orange is PAIR, Gr/blk-blk/wht is EVAP). The clock fuse also feeds the hazard lights according to the service manual wiring diagram.
  16. St. Stephen
    It takes village...to replace Grum! No worries CDollard, you're in good hands.
  17. Captain 80s
    You needed to clean and vinegar soak to confirm that level of corrosion? Dude, just keep searching and buy the correct tank. They are not that rare.
  18. CDollard
    I started messing with the fuses after following the directions on 20m on the multimeter it showed -1 almost as a overload then settled down to almost -20.00 and settle down to -7.30 when I took out the fuse connected to the clock/HAZ it slowly fell to about -0.08 what all is connected to this fuse? Any likely culprits? I also noticed this plug under the fairing. This ring any bells as to what this is?
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  20. NHVFRGUY
    92 tank does NOT fit
  21. NHVFRGUY
    Swiss cheese after a good cleaning and vinegar soak for a few days. Options? Fiberglass the entire thing? Make a cast and fiberglass a new one, keep searching eBay and such?
  22. BioMoto
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  23. Terry
    I don't think I've ever heard of a VFR that smokes badly through regular engine wear. I'd pull the spark plugs and see whether they are showing any signs of oil burning or over-rich operation. Rich running can be caused by the fuel pressure regulator, these can develop a diaphragm leak and raw fuel goes down the vacuum hose into one of the inlets, so you may want to check for any fuel in that hose (should be dry). Another possibility would be oil leaking into the PAIR ports if these are not sealed up, oil could enter the exhaust ports and get burnt. There is a gasket under the camcover that seals this to the head.
  24. fred1234
    It could be valve seals.is there way to replace them without pulling the head off or taking the engine out?
  25. Presson
    I've updated the message to get it right as I was having a brain fart, so read again before you start.
  26. OkieV1ffr
    Threadromancy... I have the 2014 manual for my 2014 gen 8. It's horrible: leaves out numerous parts and processes for re-assembly after valve adjust. 2 of the 4 o-rings in this assembly are not addressed in the reassembly procedure. Probably what happened in these instances where one was missing. I understand the revised the manual in 2015. It couldn't be worse than the 2014 version. Worst Honda shop manual I ever looked at.
  27. CDollard
    thank you so much!!!!! I will update once im home with what my readings are!
  28. Presson
    Red lead plugs into terminal marked V..mA (2nd down in your photo). Black lead to COM. Set dial to DCA 20. You are putting the multimeter in series in the circuit to measure current drain. So put the black probe on the battery +ve terminal and the red probe on the red cable you disconnected from the battery. Hope that helps
  29. CDollard
    I can do that. I apologize for my lack of knowledge on electricity. this is the multimeter I have. What should I have the dial at and which port should the red cord be in? Also do I connect the red probe to the +ve wire or the +ve battery terminal? I will do this tonight and reply with my readings if I am able to figure out what to set my multimeter to!
  30. Worfje
    Electrically connected the RapidBike YouTune and BlueBike3 and tested them: working. Awaiting some cooling fluid before a next test ride.
  31. Terry
    The 2014 models usually have a completely reliable electrical system so don't go thinking that you have a dud. That said, riding 50 miles per day should leave you with a fully charged battery every day; an exception would be if you spend lots of time at lights with the heated grips on, as that can drain more than the charge system can refill. The voltage numbers when the battery was fresh sound great, so I'd say your charging system is more than likely OK. For the parasitic drain I would do the following: key off and removed +ve cable removed from the battery set the multimeter to current connect it between the +ve battery terminal and the +ve cable The multimeter is now showing the current drain of the "off" motorcycle Now pull one fuse out at a time (and leave it out) and see if the current drops when one of those is pulled; that will help to narrow the drain down. If none of those help, then disconnect the RR and see if that changes the reading I think there will always be a small drain, just from the clock. I have seen YT vids where the RR turned out to be a drain culprit. The service manual shows a maximum allowable 1mA current leakage.
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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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