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  5. orener
    Hi - I just winterized my bike before putting into storage, which involved: 1) filling the tank, adding Honda OEM fuel stabilizer, and running for a few minutes; and 2) pulling the battery (to keep on a tender). Anything else I'm missing that is seen as vital? Storage is in a warmed environment with no direct sunlight. Planning on changing the brake pads and air filter over the winter as well, and then giving it an oil change in the spring.
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  7. JasonC
    Hi, I wanted to share how I mounted a Givi V47 top box to my VFR. I used the Givi Monokey universal plate (product code E251, currently on offer at SportsBikeShop - apologies if "plugging" not permitted) together with an official Honda rack, which I recently picked up on eBay. The first step was, naturally, fitting the Honda rack which was very straightforward. After taking several measurements, I planned to order a 5 mm thick aluminium plate cut to the required dimensions. I found some very reliable sellers on eBay and chose The Aluminium Shop in the UK, who supplied and cut the sheet to specification (+-2mm), not leaving any sharp burrs. I aligned the piece on the rear rack carrier and marked the drilling points. Next, I mounted the aluminium plate using bolts that were intentionally longer than required, as shown below. This setup provided a solid base for attaching the universal plate, which was secured using the same bolts that fastened the aluminium plate to the rack. I did have to make a slight cut out to the honeycomb to accommodate aligning the rear bolt hole. Showing from underneath: The finished plate ended up looking like this: Happy to say this is a very secure and stable solution! I'll update this post with a picture including the box at a later point. I'd like to say thanks to those who documented other solutions on the forum as they contributed towards this design. Hope this helps someone else! Jason.
  8. Gaz66
    I think you'll find quite a few earlier Honda's use the exact same fan motor. eg) Bike breaker on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/197876731073? Cheap, may even ship overseas? Just trawl eBay breakers.
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    EBay UK https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167240351105?_skw=vfr+800+engine&itmmeta=01KB7SJPAVF5CRPXJQXPHV4MWX&hash=item26f04d3d81:g:sIEAAOSwJ25nflJ0&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fFXqtohbCDlR1MqvCrhcuj1Gaz2XWrApYaYvzBm8uh8ib86g74WqfWqZbMn%2BDCMBNGepYyyAq8grnMEm%2BgvK4GPtVHdbiDlX3qWglbUKz52mwikyj6jryfqlEem0%2FRMC7NCl9R8y2oHTO2Ld5myR5pPiI%2BLuTZzVx03RZhAQq4ZdFUjd9rrpyaWA1SSXjaduJ3XMM8sZhyK0%2FYC29lH7U7P72%2FZod0EI4okOKnXdDGWIVU3f4uw3VyFsanqskbd9UD8NMPUp11fbgJxIw1gG75OwJJvAqHDl4Lr2JaGnlWpg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9rlyvnZZg
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  12. FakeTrafficPolice
    Hello everyone! The name's Chris. Been lurking around these parts for a couple years since I got my 2008 Viffer back in 2023. I'm located in Singapore, where the VFR population is slightly under a 100 (we have exactly 1 known 8th gen here). Currently in the midst of doing a front end swap to take the 8th gen lower and doing a handlebar swap to replace the clip-ons. Had a Laser Deeptone installed but the super strict Land Transport Authority here almost fined me since I didn't have any legal documentation to get it approved. Looking forward to learning more and meeting more Viffer owners! Picture of my stallion below!
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  15. SgtMarbles
    It’s painful when the issues are partly electrical too. But this is a good lesson to me, always disregard what other people say when it comes to maintenance and verify things yourself, don’t be afraid to ask for help… and don’t trust a lousy frenchman! I hope to be up and running again soon, but im sure it’ll be awhile. If anyone has ANY leads for an engine i’d be very appreciative. Cheers!
  16. SgtMarbles
    The rear tire was skidding, it did it before when I didn’t get enough momentum when bump starting so that’s just what I figured for the most part. As for the engine turning over I guess I was mistaken. I plan on taking this engine off the bike and tearing it down, and maybe finding a donor engine I can run for a season or so while I rebuild my engine, that way I don’t miss a season or two. The best way to learn something is to get so far into it you have no other option!
  17. vfrgiving
    I do not know off hand of any aftermarket alternative for 6th gens. But if I were to go down this road I would check eBay first. If no luck there, there are plenty of dirt cheap universal radiator fans on Amazon. I would measure the stock fan's size and then shop for something sized similar with airflow direction I want.
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  19. St. Stephen
    Sorry to hear your news. You have a major project in front of you. Sorting out dead engine issues on a neglected bike is difficult, time consuming, and intimidating. And getting advice from experts on VFRD can be intimidating also, but you have handled it with grace. Best wishes, please post an update in the future, hopefully a spring ride pic north of Ottawa.
  20. Captain 80s
    That was really the only explanation for why the starter would spin up fine on the bench, but draw massive amps when trying to turn the engine. I had my suspicions too, but thought for sure you had verified the engine turned over (easily). I take it the rear tire was skidding when you were reporting it wouldn't bump start? Sorry dude. Take the time to find a used engine in my opinion.
  21. SgtMarbles
    Welp, it’s finally been figured out. The motor is seized. I had my suspicions leading up to it, but ended up being a combination of electrical issues and the engine being seized that were causing the symptoms I experienced once the bike died. They said they found copper in the oil, even though I drained the oil after the bike died and I didn’t see any fragments or shavings, but I guess I could have missed something. Anyways, they want over 3+ hours of labor at $180/hr to tear it down so im just going to take the bike home next week and i’ll tear into it myself over the winter. Any advice for where to source a rebuild kit (if there even are any) or a new engine? I’ve looked around on Ebay and Facebook Marketplace but I haven’t had much luck. I want to thank you all for your insight and advice, I guess I should have been more thorough in my diagnosis. The bike died after only 20,000km in my ownership (I bought it at 40,000km and got it to 60,000km) with regular services (Oil change, airfilter, brake pads, fluid flushes, etc) every 5-6,000km’s. Till next time lads! Cheers!
  22. Skeet
    I agree, not trying to throw parts at it. The fan was initially stuck which caused the first couple fuse pops. I replaced the fan blades because it was lopsided would get stuck on something. Couple days later, fan worked sometimes and and sometimes popped a fuse. Tested the fan switch, it was not operating correctly per the service manual, so I then replaced replaced that too. Everything working fine for a couple rides; now it's popped a few times due to me needing to use it as a source of transportation. In summary, 3 things have failed in this system so far: Fan blade was lopsided and getting stuck (fixed), Fan Switch was no longer grounding at correct temperature (replaced), now fuses are popping with a seemingly working system (I assume the fan motor is damaged due to the first failure). Ill bench test the fan to verify that is pulling too many amps, but regardless I would need to replace the fan motor. Do you know of any replacements I could use outside of the OEM part number that's not $300? If I have to buy it then I will, just wondering if there's another drop in replacement I could use or pull from a salvage yard.
  23. JZH
    Maybe not do it like that... 🙃 The RC30, of course, had a factory LHS exhaust, so left and right exhausts should be possible, but I also recall that the RC30 exhaust pipe incorporated a crimped section to clear the SSSA. A bit of a compromise was required, I guess, to make full use of the SSSA and allow quick tyre changes? Ciao, JZH
  24. GizmoTamer
    My 2004 VFR800A is having a major facelift and components upgrade for a custom bike exhibition next year. Intending on using a Motogadget M-Unit between the ECU and the lights/indicators/switchgear etc. Would love to know if anyone has already done this for a knowledge swap. Thanks for your attention Colin.
  25. DannyDrey
    Happy Thanksgiving!
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  27. 3rdgenred
    It drives me nuts doing twin exhausts on these. The extra weight is just bonkers. And what does it do for performance? Meh. No thanks. I apologize for my terminology. ^ A bike came to my shop. Someone had the same intentions, albeit misguided... *PLEASE DO NOT DO IT* 20250712_113725.heic 20250712_113732.heic
  28. Gaz66
    JB Weld's been on sale for yrs here in the UK, u can buy it just about anywhere these days, if it works for you, that's great, I can defo see the benefit of having some in stock, even if it's just as a temp repair option, or even a permanent repair, dunno if I'd fancy some as a coolant sealing repair tho. My old man used to be a coal miner for the NCB in the 60's/70/s/80's, his garage shelves were stocked with the original stuff (Belzona E-metal) u couldn't buy it back then, it was crazy expensive to produce, money was no object for the NCB back in the 70's, u can actually buy it now, still crazy expensive.
  29. davenay67
    My bike had the universal green coolant when I drained the system (not sure what the factory used from new?), but I plan to use the blue colored Asian variant when the time comes to refill the system. I had good success with that coolant variant when I replaced coolant on a 1800 Goldwing I used to ride. Distilled water is $1 a gallon in the supermarket, so absolutely no reason to cheap out with tap water.
  30. davenay67
    Gaz is technically correct, and in a perfect work his method is definitely the way to go. One of the million revelations about coming to the US from the UK was this cheap and amazing product called JB Weld that can fix almost anything. 🙂 JB Weld wasn't available in the UK when I lived there 30 years ago, but I quick google search tells me it is available through limited distribution channels, but not in every hardware store like here in the US. I'm cautious by nature, but I will sleep well at night with the JB Weld repair. I will also keep an eye on this area for a good while once the bike is back on the road.
  31. MBrane
    People have used JB Weld for this kind of thing for years. It works great. I wouldn't worry about it one bit.
  32. MBrane
    This is the way. I've done it the other way. It was a PITA. If you're just doing head gaskets you won't need to touch the rear wheel/swingarm
  33. vfrgiving
    Don't just throw parts at stuff. Repeatedly installing new fuses IS NOT TROUBLESHOOTING. I had the fan fuse pop on a 5th gen. An item had gotten up in the blade spin area wedged in the radiator fins and was occasionally stopping the fan in its tracks, popping the fuse. Sixth gens also have side mount radiators that would invite debris into this area. Inspect the fan spins freely by hand with the bike off. Remove the fan and bench test it with an inline fuse holder and 12V source like a car battery.
  34. Gaz66
    Personally I wouldn't rely on any kinda filler on such a vital sealing surface, last thing you need is a severe coolant leak, could potentially end in a crash, coolant n tyres don't mix. I'd have stuffed rag in water ports & thread holes & block sanded it back to a uniform surface, cut a small bit of wood, wrap 400 wet n dry around it, use engineer blue or a sharpie ink marker works ok to ensure its blocked flat, sand a bit, paint it, sand it, paint it etc, you get the idea, keep at it until all the pits are gone, run a tap thru threads too for good measure, blow out swarf & Bob's your Auntie. Refurbed no end of stat housings & engine casings this way, you're only removing a few thou of material. O'rings don't seal well on pitted surfaces, bolt off joint will likely be pitted where O'ring sits, I'd future proof it, fully coat O'ring in Hondabond/Yamabond or similar on assembly, just allow it to go nearly dry before bringing surfaces together, Torque set bolts (M6 into alloy is 10N.m), leave it a good 24hrs before adding coolant or running motor, sealant needs time to cure, it'll probly never need to come apart again in your life time. Ensure you use correct alloy engine specific coolant, either buy pre-mix of self mix raw coolant 50/50 with distilled or deionized water, never use tap water, full of minerals that'll crystallise & gum up water ports & rad.
  35. LEGEND
    Always impressive to see pictures of VFR with its engine out. That’s some work. I need to get over my illness so I can ride, maybe this weekend. I enjoy the older Honda’s from the 2000’s, incredibly well built machines.
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  37. Skeet
    Anybody know some swappable radiator fan motors to replace stock? Part number is 19030-MCW-D01 for 6th gen. Buying new is ~$300, and that's ridiculous. Diagnosis for future references and documentation: I keep popping my 20A fan switch fuse. I tested fan switch to ground and harness and both are working, so figure its my fan motor that's pulling too many amps and causing the fuse to pop. When I first bought the bike I realized the fan wanted to spin, but was stuck (I could hear the fan motor whining). Couldn't pull the fuse so unfortunately I had to ride it like that. I've gone through about ten 20A fuses and a couple 25A, they are essentially one time usage. Once I plug in a new fuse, the system works properly. Go for a 20 minute ride, come back, and fuse is popped. Pretty sure the fan motor is toast. Bike: 2008 VFR 800 (6th gen)
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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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      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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      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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