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  2. Captain 80s
    If it is clear, enlarging it is not going to do anything positive. A slave piston will not automatically retract back in with the slave cylinder in your hand. And it takes a firm squeeze to compress it back in on a properly working system. You said you have new frictions on the way? Be sure to dress your metal plates before you re-assemble.
  3. Dutch724
    I have been saying that the whole time I have been sorting mine out. Bikes are getting old and aftermarket items are disappearing from the market.
  4. gropula
    6th gen VFR800 has finally got a road legal LED light bulb. OSRAM has homologated their OSRAM H7 Night Breaker LED SPEED 450% bulbs for road use in many European countries. VFR800 2002-2010 is listed in the first link below. Check the second link to see if it applies your country. They're a bit pricy at 130€ for a pair, and we have four. Make sure to have a series rectifier installed before switching to LED or a stator failure is imminent. https://look.ams-osram.com/m/686c4ad4f6b36d7b/original/Night-Breaker-LED-Compatibility-List-Motorcycle-EN.pdf https://www.osram.de/am/night-breaker-led/night-breaker-led-ledcheck.jsp?mkt=/ledcheck/
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  5. kawiwowwee
    It was factory when I got it.
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  6. kawiwowwee
    I just did the remote tuning with sabsteef and dude was awesome. 5/5 stars. It was very easy and straight forward. He even disabled my exhaust solenoid so I could take it off the bike with no check engine light. I love the way the bike feels now. There is a noticeable increase in power and smoothness. It is so much fun. The delay is almost non existent. I am very happy with my decision to get it
  7. Shoelib
    Cleaned out that little port with a bristle from a wire brush. Could see daylight through it. Tempted to drill it out and give it a shot, way things are looking I'm gonna start spending on new parts anyway.
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  9. Lorne
    As well as modifying the brackets to suite the different subframe, you'll need to modify the exhaust. A good 1st step is to look at the installation guide, available from our downloads pages.
  10. Terry
    When you say "return port is not blocked" are you referring to the tiny port that I circled? Sorry to say, what you describe sounds like that port does have a partial blockage as it takes some time for the pressure to build up (probably as the clutch fluid heats up) so the slipping starts. The orientation of parts in the master looks correct, the pistons have to have their "cupped" ends pushing when the clutch lever is actuated.
  11. Tirso
    only issue I see, the push rod needs to be reversed. flat side with brass bushing on lever and rounded tip inside the "cup" on piston.
  12. Shoelib
    Is there a certain orientation I have to arrange the spiral piston on assembly? Stumped. Feels like I'm hunting ghosts.
  13. Shoelib
    Took a week for it to start slipping again. Complete disassembly and cleaning of system, reassembly off the bike. Lever pulled, slave piston goes out. Lever released, slave piston fails to recede all the way back into the slave cylinder. Takes lots of pressure to push it back, must be what the poor clutch springs have been fighting against this whole time. Evidently, fluid is getting stuck in the hose/cylinder (not returning to master cylinder). HOWEVER! Return port is not blocked. Seals appear fine (?). I am getting PISSED. How could I possibly convince this piston to recede back into the slave cylinder. Also taking suggestions for new clutch activation delivery systems because this one seems haunted.
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  17. Captain 80s
    Can you have a talk with my VF1000Rs that have two front mount radiators? It would be great if they could gain some faith before Summer. I guess technically they're not "VFR"s, so they might not be receptive.
  18. guntblin
    Has anyone heard of the 6th gen bags being fit to a 5th gen? Found some for a steal but I own a 5th gen. Might honestly just buy them as investment but it'd be wonderful if I could mount them on my bike.
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  22. HareBrain
    Since cooling was discussed a few posts back, it seems to me that the fan on mine is bringing the temperature down slower than it did a few years ago. Is there a rough benchmark for how fast it should return it to 100 (say when idling), and can the fan wear out? I don't do a lot of city-centre riding, and the bike has only done 30k miles.
  23. mello dude
    Picking this back up... mbe I'l get to ride this bike! Did a check fit of the rebuilt calipers with all blingy Titanium fasteners on the fresh silver powder coat painted wheelz... Looking very fine... Then stopped in to Spiegler Performance to grab a few banjo bolts.( I live too close to them!). On display were these fancy levers..... The guy behind the counter looks at me and says "you like?" Me-----oooooooooooo! Counter guy... "Well (Sucker ..me) We can set you up with those!" Me while drooling... "'I'm such a sucker for bling. But those are expensive!" (Yeah, right) ... out goes the credit card We'll see how they work on when installed..... Note to self ---- "Stop spending on this 28 year old motorcycle!' (Yeah, right....🤪)
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  25. FromMaine
    Ran the bike today, predictably it reacted exactly as you stated. Like you. I was never able to find a 100C single pin switch. I'll install a manual fan switch for when I'm in high ambient temps stuck in traffic.
  26. NHVFRGUY
    It looked bad but after a soak it was much worse than it appeared. I was lucky to find a tank in Germany yesterday via Ebay, it's on its way 🙂
  27. Presson
    You might find this helpful.
  28. CDollard
    I will take a closer look at that when I get home. just have to figure out how to take the fairings off first. I am going to do another parasitic drain test to be sure. Since you know more about this stuff, what range of numbers on the multimeter is considered normal when testing this? is it normal for the number to jump really high when I first complete circuit then slowly drop back down? I sort of took the fairing off to see where it could plug into or where it came from. it looks to be a pretty short wire and i followed it and the wire seems to originate near the R/R not sure though as there is a cluster of wires in that area so it could go further. i just dont want to break fairings trying to take them off if I dont need to. is the "flapper" something many people disconnect? if so, I will leave it alone. last question I promise. At this point with trying to solve this. do I install a battery disconnect switch to stop the drain till I fix it? if so, any brands or links as to what I should get? also, thank you guys for helping me with this! as someone who is more mechanically inclined. this electronic stuff freaks me out. your help has been so genuinely appreciated!!!
  29. OklaTwister
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  30. OklaTwister
    It handles much better now, of course. Handlebar input isn't sucked up by squishy fork springs. With proper compression and rebound settings, all the action happens down at the road instead of up by your hands so it's a much less fatiguing to ride. It goes where I point it with much better manners. Feels like being on a rail around turns.
  31. 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.
  32. lele
    Yes, the problem was there thank you very much
  33. 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
  34. 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.
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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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