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Agreed, it seems the same to me. Not sure how the running lights are connected. The burnt fuse holder would indicate a lot of resistance and heat build up? If it was a simple over-amperage I imagine the fuse would typically have popped before the holder had time to experience that amount of heat damage. Would be interesting to see a circuit diagram of this with some values inserted.
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I suppose a CrossRunner:
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Electrically, I can't see any difference between connecting the rectifier output via the starter relay (Honda) or directly (Eastern Beaver). And I Wiring diagrams for the Honda VTR1000F, Triumph Speed Triple 1050, and Suzuki VStrom 1000 show the same wiring configuration as the VFR - charging output goes to the battery via the starter relay.
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I run similar pressures 2.3 front 2.7 rear. On hot days 2.2 front and 2.6 rear. all solo rides
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Interesting. You can certainly wire the reg/rec using the OEM configuration (as you have now done), but I don't understand why drawing a couple of extra Amps for your hazard flashers would be significantly different from the electrical loads experienced by other bikes with their headlights always on (but without the flashers). If the prolonged use of hazards is the only difference between your use case and those of virtually everyone else who has wired their MOSFET/Series reg/recs in the "simplified" way, I just don't see how that could cause a 30A fuse holder to overheat. (Arguably, now that I look at the two wiring diagrams, the OEM 30A fuse should probably be de-rated to ca. 10A when the reg/rec is wired to the battery via its own 30A fuse.) But it would also be interesting to know if the VFR's "standard" reg/rec wiring design is also used by other brands (or even other Hondas). Ciao, JZH
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A small update Had 3/7 of my current bikes out in the sun Sunday morning 2 of them got a ride in the afternoon even it became cloudy, did rain a bit actually. So the SevenFifty is tested again and even mix scruves are more out didn't dramatically differ even slightly better. Next is to get the baffles from the second hand silencers I bought into the onec on the bike if possible or if not cut the current off and weld back the one I bought, if that doesn't help then I think I need to separate the carbs from each other and was them in the ultrasonic cleaner really good... The Transalp was as fun to ride as the 10 year older edition I had. Some choices to be made, if I change the new front tire under or get something more dirt worthy 🤔 I noticed that the rear brake caliper bolts was a tad corroded as I bought it, the upper looked familiar to the one on a old cr125 rear caliper I have in a parts box, and to my surprise it's same bolt used by parts number, so I have a good one around 😊 The scottoiler tube to rear wheel is not so we'll mounted, well it's mounted whit just street ride in mind, so need to sort that The current screen whit additional part is not a thing I actually like that much I actually got the OEM along But need fairing off to change it, as the mounts are not orginal and you can't access them whit fairing on..... So a thing for next winter as fairings needs to be taken off to be painted anyway... I have some ideas for colorshcames for it Upper is 50 Anniversary color, same as the 87 actually, could be nice in white instead of silver as 87 also came whit. Lower is 89/90 color choice 🤔
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Other VFR and other pics....
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Update. Too lazy to find the former thread here, but Cycle World says Honda has filed for trademarks/patents etc. in the U.S. for the V3 electrically boosted engine. The writer mentions the 8th gen a few times, and that this might be the sport tourer VFR replacement. Anyway, here's the link to the article: https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/honda-trademarks-v3r/ Could be fun.
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I have been trying to figure that out. Color abbreviation? What is the official name of the red?
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Hi hinsy, welcome to VFRD. CR? Please post a photo or two.
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That's because it is. Discussed by the owner in another thread I think.
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I'm curious about the road tax disc fitted, it's looks identical to an old UK disc that we were forced to display over here for decades up until 2014, now not required.
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Hello all, Following a gap in bikes for a few years I have recently bought a 2015 CR. I am looking forward to absorbing as much of the combined knowledge in the forum and of course getting back in the saddle 😁. Cheers Hinsy
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For information: other members on this forum have suggested to replace the R/R with either Shindengen FH020AA or SH847AA (Suzuki part number 32800-31J00-000). I took this advice (the Suzuki, to circumvent buying a fake one) and bought a connector / cable kit at Eastern Beaver. To be able to switch back to the original R/R, I crimped on / applied Metri-Pack 280 connectors. As above photo depicts, I first took the advice from Eastern Beaver to directly connect the R/R to the battery, which got me in trouble since slowly overheating and blowing the added 30A fuse and a damaged fuse holder. I had a back-and-forth discussion with the owner of Eastern Beaver on the root cause and I am convinced their advice on connecting the R/R directly to the battery led to the issue in my situation. In short: I have a modification that allows running safety lights and this drained the battery since running a low RPM when passing the traffic jam. When I cleared the traffic jam, both battery charging and powering the rest of the bike go through the added 30A fuse. In the original electrical layout, powering the rest of the bike does not pass the main 30A fuse (in case of a running engine). Original situation: Situation with Eastern Beaver cable kit applied (similar to your situation now?): I returned to the original electrical layout and haven't had any issues since. You also seem to directly connect the R/R to the battery and although the fuse overheating/blowing issue might be specific to me due to the additional load from the hazard light modification, I would advice to stick to the original electrical layout.
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Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 What a SUPERB bike!! ❤️
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Dude! It's been over there on the right in the events listing for over six months. No excuses.😜 Seriously, for anyone reading here, this event happens every May mid month. We only see maybe four VFR's most years now because so many of us have gotten old and moved on to something a little more comfortable. A few have swung the other way...Aprilia V4, RC51, etc. It is still a great group of long time friends thanks to VFRD. -
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Sweeper replied to Fulch13's topic in USA - South
There is a lot of great riding between north Georgia and Franklin, NC. The BRP is not a great ride unless you enjoy keeping it under 50mph and dealing with sight seeing traffic. It's also federal so a ticket is expensive. If you do the Dragon, do it mid week and as early as you can get there to avoid the parades. If you are there just before dusk, be aware that its the locals favorite time to run hard. Watch your mirrors. Around Franklin you should look for Ellijay Road, NC281, NC215, Charlie's Creek. From Franklin to the Dragon, you take Hwy28 which is awesome riding. You can loop over to Wayah Road back to Franklin for a change of scenery. You can easily ride out of Franklin and back for four days without covering much of the same roads. And WAR EAGLE! from the an '82 grad. -
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Cricket eyes?😆 Still expecting 20-25 people at this one. Most aren't on here enough to converse. If you are on the fence, get off and join in! I will be trailering into Franklin Wednesday afternoon late. -
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I no longer own a VFR, but when I did I used a K&N filter for the last 8-10 years of my ownership of it.
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Reviving an old post. does anyone have any idea if these would fit the fifth gen? https://www.amazon.ie/gp/product/B0BX3WSLY7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A37QSFXISPSOHL&psc=1
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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
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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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