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Only if you think a V4 is a design flaw.
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Oy. Design flaw.
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It would not need to be 😉
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Mid cowls have to come off.
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Hi just a quick question about flip plate for 8th gen vfr 800 Anyone got any link i can get decent flipplate there is one on aliexpress but dont know if that be good choice can't find anywhere something for VFR Thanks
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Wonderful topic and wonderful timing. I’m doing the same on my 94 version right now. Thought one of you may know: to drain fuel out of the float bowls on this bike, do you need to remove the side panels? All my other bikes are in line fours and you can get to the bottom of the float bowls by just taking the tank off.
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Nice bottles Goran...did the job😉. I did not know that EGT was in such difference in your bike. That is bad for valves...but, it's Honda. Very good troubleshooting.
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I'd leave it alone if it looks OK.
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I would agree on that. As well, SMC fluid chanels and filter that is inside smc banjo receptacle has to be cleaned. All these bikes are 20+,years old....all parts need to be disassembled, cleaned, regressed and assembled again. Of course...if you want them to be troublefree. I mean, these things go to 240km/h.....they have to be serviced properly if you want to ride them safetly. I did that even with 32k km on the clock.
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Hi Everyone Well aftef a lot of umming and arghing about what bike I want next I have finally settled on a VFR1200F DCT although due to my specific circumstances I cannot use the gear shift switches on the left hand switch array. As such it seems either I use the bike in automatic mode or:- Find a foot lever kit for a VFR1200 DCT (Honda stopped making them so they are very scarce), or Add a self centreing indicator switch to the right hand handlebars and splice into the existing wiring. i believe this can be either by connecting to the foot lever kit plug or splicing into the wiring for the left hand switches. As far as I am aware mechanically this is possible although I do not know if the ECU would be expecting a particular signal from the original switches. So this is a long winded way of asking if anyone knows where I can find a wiring diagram for a VFR1200F DCT and technical specs for the original gear shift switches in the left hand cluster for instance are they a certain voltage/resistance or something else I would need to match in the new switch. If anyone can help me work out if this is doable (does anyone know of a foot lever kit for sale) or I need to work out what switch I would need so any advise or pointers anyone has that would be fantastic so Thank You in advance. Thanks Grant
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Nice bike. Can we assume that you are going to change all the fluids and filters and possibly the tyres too? I did this on my 01 VFR800 which had <9k miles and hadn't been ridden for 16 years so I changed the engine oil & filter, air filter, brake & clutch fluid, installed braided brake lines, new coolant, new tyres and a few other bits & pieces. Your beauty will last another 26 years if you look after her. Welcome.
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Nice bike ....I'd obscure your reg number tho
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I was referring to my 5th gens. Never wrenched on a 1200 so don't know the specifics. On my 5ths I remove the front bodywork, forks, drain the coolant/remove the crossover hoses, disconnect the oil cooler mount, and let it hang down out of the way. I glue the gaskets to the covers with Gasgacinch, and give the head side a light coat of oil. They come right off, and are re-useable many times over as are the bolt seals. Gasgacinch doesn't harden like other sealants so if you do have to get it off it's not bad. It reminds me of contact cement. It might be for all I know, but it withstands oil, and gas. It's primary use is intake manifold gaskets, but it works well on pretty much anything. I use it on the stator/clutch covers too same method.
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Nice find. Great color.
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Looks like she was properly stored. Congrats, and enjoy!
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Welcome in the best place for VFRers 😊 The bike is STUNNING in blue ❤️
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Hi There. Im just introducing myself. After years of searching, I’ve finally bought a Gen 5 VFR. Im now 66 years young, I owned loads of bikes over the years, mostly 80,s big stuff.. z1000J2, big bore kit and Morowaki cams etc early VF750’s a VF1000 and a few CX650 Eurosports The blue VFR in the photos was first registered in 2000, and then after three years was taken off the road until 2023, it’s only done 12000 miles in 26 years. It’s still on the original headers and end can. I will fitting a touring screen soon, and the rear wheel is in need of attention as its paint work is not up to my liking. Thanks for letting me join MrB
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VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
vfrgiving replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Not just the the windmills, was primarily the 2nd photo. At a quick glance the windmill combined with the fences , water run, green grass landscape and yellow flag marking an imaginary hole. -
Hello Troy, Put the bike on center stand before run and read it. You don't have to run it warm or something like that. Look thru the glass window and that is it. Have it near the max...7/8 of max level.
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Uhhh.....Thanks.. I got a lot to write about these things , but don't have enough time or hands on camera 🙂 . This other engine that I am working on is a pure joy, will do some modifications for better stator cooling and a little paint job on the engine parts and clutch inspection. As well, VTEC valves have to be adjusted so waiting for parts for that one. Just love these Hondas....they are so very well made machines.
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Those are the posts I like! ❤️ Pure technics, mechanics and handcrafting at its finest. It's a pleasure to read you, Lucca
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VTEC valves are regulary neglected cause buckets are not standard and usually people need to spend more money than they think. VFR valve clearance is not SF to work it but are expensive and labor extensive work which owners don't want to pay. It's a shame due to fact that is excellent bike and engine as well...just needs more attention than standard in line 4 or v twin engines.
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Gentlemen, here I am with some upgrade! I wanted to make one post only resuming the entire job, but you know... time available for staying in in garage is always little, so I'm progressing slowly and intermittently. So I thought it's better to set a post step by step, to show any update Well, this weekend I focused on 2 things, mainly: wheels and shock abs. I found a good occasion from a friend of mine, who made a bad accident on his bike destroying it; like a vulture 😆 , I came offering to buy his unit, a fantastic Matris M46HD. So here it is... I must confess, since the OEM unit is very oversprung, this Matris looks a bit "soft". Surely it's just an impression; BTW, I'll set it properly on spring. Then, I focused on wheels. Last years I purchased a set of second hand wheels coming from a Hornet. The main reason is purely aesthetic: I dislike the bulky design of the OEM spokes so I wanted something leaner. Also, I don't find the 6 spokes classic Honda rims fitting fine on VTR; I don't know why... simply they don't resonate me the way they did on my XX. So I decided to go to a leaner 3 spokes rims set. And here it is, coming from ebay Hornet and former CBR600F rims fit VTR, both for disk and sprocket holder The only modification needed is a transplant of the bearings, since the wheel pins is bigger that the Hornet's. 10 minutes job. The rear wheel is 550gr lighter than the stock 🤘 Also, the new disk is almost 400gr lighter than the OEM In total, the rear wheel will be about 900gr lighter than the stock. Maybe it's few, but racing spirits hides into details 😁 Unfortunately, front wheels weights exactly the same 🤨 I told my wife that a set of carbon rims is MANDATORY but she does not comprehend (inexplicably 😅 ) Well, I mounted on 'em a set of Mitas Sportfoce+ Once installed, I may say that I really like the new look After the wheels, it's time to think about the removal of the ignition key holder, since the new yoke I designed is supposed to be keyless I switched the ignition wiring on a classic Honda switch I have an idea about the HISS antenna; I'll come back soon with some pics Thanks for reading
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The Last Day Of Good Riding Weather
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.
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
Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs Colorado
Mashtuns and fermenters
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
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
Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate
Elephant Butte Park and Denver
Close up
Veefalo on Squaw Pass
Juniper Pass
Juniper Pass
Mount Evans
My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers
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I Am Back !
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
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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Oops. I do believe I know how to post YT videos or they wouldn't be on YT. However I may have screwed up copying the link to the playlist. Thanks for the helpful comment. -
I think that you might not know how to post videos. You're in your YT studio in these links. You need the link to the actual video.
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