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  2. Divilus
    This looks like it could do the job although there's no mention of fuel resistance https://amzn.eu/d/0ijJMGsB
  3. Divilus
    Noted, I'll look into finding an equivalent available here (Ireland) You mention temporary fix, what's wrong with leaving this for good? What's the alternative for a permanent fix?
  4. Divilus
    I'll send a picture when I'm off work or tomorrow in the sunlight, from what I saw when filling up the inside looks great (are these double walled and maybe the outside is cooked?
  5. Divilus
    Noticed it when I was changing the chain (I'll change the sprockets in a bit just needed the chain cos it was on its last legs ((there was no more adjusting and it was already out of spec at that point)) but the shop I'm getting my parts from didn't have the sprockets in stock) 20260301_131015.mp4
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  7. RossR

    5k

    RossR replied to Shoelib's topic in Fifth Generation VFR's

    How did you find such a low mileage '98?
  8. ElcommandanteJuanRambo
    Waiting now for master cylinder repair kit slave cylinder is ok so I think is clutch hose problem or clutch master cylinder that block piston to go back to previous position but I got no clue from where is that noise on the video
  9. Presson
    I could not play the video. However, you say at the start that the slave cylinder does not retract. Has that been fixed? It's not clear whether you have solved the problem of the clutch slipping
  10. ElcommandanteJuanRambo
    Hi everyone need a little help so week ago my clutch start sleeping on 27k mileage cause of that is the piston in slave cylinder doesn't go back and that's why clutch plates was burned anyway after replaced everything and start engine all was fine after couple of times put first gear on and than after try put 1st gear on engine turn off like there was no clutch so start engine again and was weird noise from clutch you can see on video and after knock on clutch basket the noise is gone never seen something like that before very weird so I think pressure build up on piston and something make that weird noise or something All parts looks good no loose anywhere bearings looks good too Anyone had something similar ? 20260228_123711.mp4
  11. Thumbs
    That's a pin hole in the tank alright, best to pop it before it gets bigger and lifts more paint For a temporary fix I've used this from Permatex https://www.permatex.com/products/adhesives-and-sealants/specialty-adhesives-removers/permatex-fuel-tank-epoxy-putty-1-oz/
  12. Presson
    What does the inside of the tank look like? Rusty? That looks suspiciously like a pin hole leak under the paint
  13. Divilus
    Not sure if it was there when I first got the bike but I don't think it was, noticed it a few weeks after I got it. It's soft and squishy like there's some liquid (gas?) inside and it's growing slowly as it used to be above the Honda sticker and now it's bulging under it too Any answers as to what it is and how to fix it are appreciated I'll be repainting the whole bike at some point so a "dirty" fix that ruins the paint but leaves it safe from further damage (rain or the bubble coming back) is fine
  14. Terry
    Double check you have the throttle bodies seated fully. The clamp bands should be hard against the underside of the TBs.
  15. vfrcapn
    Let us know if it is available from Italy. I got the same reply from RB USA, should have bought one when they were still available.
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  17. vfrbart
    Not much to go on here
  18. vfrbart
    Its de paired ...just seems like the top part of the airbox will not seat properly
  19. interceptor69
    The drill bit arrived and it appears to be a simple reverse drill bit. Doesn't look like the one I've used before but that was a spark plug that broke off in the motor. Is this what I need to drill those out? Want to make certain before I truly screw this up.
  20. interceptor69
    be a simple drill bit, just reversed. Is this what I need to drill the bolt out?
  21. MBrane
    Pics would help. I have de-PAIRed, and de-flappered my airboxes to avoid these issues.
  22. MBrane
    I found that wheel vise essentially useless to the point where I didn't even bother to mount it. I did mount the front stopper bracket. Being in earthquake country I always strap the foot pegs with tie down straps in case things get shakey. Would hate for a bike to topple over while on the lift. I had it happen once in my old garage due to the rear stand. Fortunately it was so tight in there it just fell against the work bench, and I was able to push it back up with no damage. I widened the base of the stand after that incident.
  23. vfrbart
    Just changed out the thermostat(hope i never have to do it again). Now I cannot get the top part of the airbox back on. It seems as though everything shifted to the left and as far as I can tell thats not really possible. Any suggestions on how to go about this ? Thanks Kevin
  24. Worfje
    For your information: according to RapidBike USA the Evo 2 and Racing 2 are not available and are not planned to become available for VFR800 5th gen due to no demand (quote: your bike is a dinosaur, without intending to insult you). I ordered a Racing kit from Italy and I hope their stock status will proof to be valid... 😁
  25. natnif
    @8200rpm what an excellent post, this really helped my understanding of the braking system which I now know I was not clear on! @jfheath If you are so inclined, that guide would be gratefully received. That diagram is really useful, thank you.
  26. Dav
    100% agree, looking for used pump is pointless because they are really expensive and worn out long time ago. that sounds very interesting. I hope its gonna work well.
  27. Burger
    i'm in a similar situation (my pump was peeing out the weep hole which means the shaft seals are toast)--in my research i have not heard great things about those repair kits. and yeah, other options are not great: new gen5 pumps are basically impossible to find, a gen6 water pump allegedly bolts right up but they're not cheap. a rebuilt pump may be an option if you can find one. the route i chose to go was actually an electric pump, for which i will hopefully have results to share very soon.
  28. Dav
    Im back after some break with updates in cooling system. After 5 months break i drained the coolant and it looks bad There is only one option for this bike. Disassemble and inspect the entire cooling system. yee to be expected, scale and oxidation on aluminium parts. Left radiator out and the right one Pump going out as well no wonder the cooling system is dirty I did my best to clean this pump but according to the internet, impellar its made out of steel and galvanized. After almost 30 years this coat is gone so i need to find repair kit or just try to pull impellar out and sand blast it and paint but it would be really hard to pull out impellar without damaging it, Its press fit on shaft. Radiators all clean, both were packed full of dirt and scale. Anyone have any experiance wit this aliexpress repair kits? I have no other option for this moment :/
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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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