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  2. mello dude
    You will want to get familiar with vendors....Partzilla, RonAyers, ProCaliber, RockyMountain Motorsports, Revzilla. And while I tend to avoid it, Ebay. You got to know what you are doing on that. I did get my parts on Ebay, but that was quite a long time ago. There is plenty of threads here on expertise to help on fixit stuff. On an older bike tends to work out better if you have some wrenching smarts... btw - um... why screen name - sucker?
  3. Sucker
    Appreciate the reply! If I fell into a deal on lowers and associated parts I would love to go that route. I feel like I would quickly outspend the original purchase cost that route. That said, are those parts typically still available new or do guys usually go with used parts off a crashed bike?
  4. mello dude
    You've got the achillis heel of the Honda linked brake system. If maintenace is not kept up, the rear brake gets tight and even lock. Solution? Well, for me and quite a few others... rip it out of there, replace with VTR fork lowers with the VFR800 uppers, F4i/SP2/954 calipers and the matching Honda master cylinder. As far as your Secondary master cylinder, not many have had luck trying to rebuild one, possibly if I absolutely had to, I might look at 6th gen.
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  6. DirtbikesRule
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  7. DirtbikesRule
    I just acquired this bike a few months ago after having ridden only dirtbikes and dual sports for the past quarter century, but suddenly got the itch for a sporty bike again. Extremely low mileage and extremely well-kept(as far as I know and can tell) 2015 Gen 8 that probably once belonged to someone on here. Had it serviced, valves check, oil change, etc., then took it to my suspension guy who replaced both fork tubes and rebuilt the fork. The exhaust was a little loud for my taste, so I just installed a DB killer and the difference is noticeable. The Honda decals added tastefully, just so folks know. I have also dropped the front end just a tad to give me a little quicker steering and set the seat in the higher position to raise my center of gravity and put a little more weight on the front. I was initially looking for a new CBR650R, but just happened upon this beauty at a local dealership. I had always wanted a Honda V4 since I was younger, so once I found this and gave it a once over, and realized I couldn't pass on the opportunity, I asked them to hold it for me while I took a day to think about it. Went back, took a test ride, handed over the cash and have been stoked ever since. This is the closest I will ever get in configuration to my dream bike, which has always been the RC45. The Force V4 decal being a nod to that bike.
  8. Sucker
    Fell in love with the 98 VFR on a test drive in 1998 and life got in the way. Fell into a screaming deal as I wrapped up a string of overtime and we are finally together. Previous owner did disclose the rear brake locking up issue, but love could not keep us apart. Going through options and a new SMC looks to be unobtainable. Has anyone had luck with using an ultrasonic cleaner on an old secondary master as cleaning the old or complete upgrader appear to be only options at this point. There is also the thought of attempting to block off the ports to the entire linked system. Any thoughts or input appreciated.
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  12. Captain 80s
    Zero problems going above or below spec when sourcing aftermarket. If it is proud enough to squish (but not excessive), and will stay in the groove on assembly, it will be just fine. Personally proven over and over. Sometimes a dab of red rubber grease in a tight corner can help hold for assembly. Usually this refers to float bowls
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  15. Ughandi
    Yikes! Those look a bit worse than when I changed out all the rubbers on mine. Very satisfying work to do though!
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  17. mello dude
    Back at it... some stuff... The leaker(s)... New O-rings come in.. So silly ass questions... - O-rings are off diameter spec a bit, exact Honda spec parts wasnt available... one spec is 21.2mm, o-ring is 21.3mm, not too conserned on that one. Another spec is 23.0mm dia and O-ring is 23.3mm and the thermostat housing spec is 47.5mm dia, I bought a 47mm and a 48mm Anybody have any problem when O-rings are slightly off spec? Also recieved the silicone hoses, looks like nice stuff... Bought these brass T's to replace the stockers plastic material.. (RonAyers lists them at 14 dollars apiece!) Good idea? Bad idea? Havent decided to go with them or just reuse the old T's... Assembly coming up next... Cheerz
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  19. St. Stephen
    Well, new tires, a sunny day, time to head out. After some back roads I was heading south on 1 and right after a quick pass of a slower vehicle a guy in a red Honda S2000 (that's a car) passed me. I kept my distance but followed him for the next ~15 miles. A number of vehicles were nice enough to pull over for us, and a number got passed anyway. Not saying any double yellows were crossed. In fact, I'm just not saying. He was faster in the 1st gear turns, I was faster when it was faster, so to speak. He headed inland on a back road, waved to say what fun! I waved back.
  20. RC51Nick
    Thanks Captain...
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  22. Captain 80s
    While I prefer the 120/70, a 120/60 is acceptable. Less sidewall, smaller diameter when comparing the same brand/model. 180/55 is perfectly suited for a 5.5" rear rim. It is rider preference between that and a 170/60. You might actually be restoring some geometry with that 120/60 front used in conjunction with the 180/55 rear. But losing some ground clearance.
  23. RC51Nick
    I got some tires coming from mail order and I messed up on the sku for them. Stock the 90 vfr takes a 120/70-17 tire. I have a 120/60-17 tfront tire coming. Did I screw myself or is this an OK substitution for the front. It is a Sportmax Q5A and the rear will be a Q5A 180/55-17. I've run the 180 rear for years on this bike. Thanks for any input from the group. Nick
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  25. bmart
    Weather still looking great. 70s all day. Anyone interested?
  26. booneylander
    I’ve got a nearly new Sargent seat, some GIVI side racks and panniers, and a TomTom Rider second edition with a RAM mount available. I’m located near Ottawa, Canada. I could ship the TomTom, the seat and luggage might be a bit more of a challenge, I’m willing to do it but expect shipping costs to be high. I’d sell the top rack and top case with the sides if someone really wants all of it, but prefer to sell only the sides. Side racks and panniers: $400 CAD (290 USD) Top AND side racks and 3 cases: $900 CAD (650 USD) Sargent Seat : $600 CAD (435 USD) TomTom and mount: $40 CAD (29 USD) Plus shipping, prices negotiable if you can pick up locally so I can avoid shipping. Thanks!
  27. Sweeper
    For any of you who still remember the Green Jersey, Curt won it this year. He showed up with his Tiger660 having just installed new cartridges and a shock. One fork leg had a leak at the bottom so the bike wasn't rideable. I loaned him my Scrambler400x for the weekend. When we stopped at lunch on day one, the kickstand folded back up and the bike fell against Curt. That was the only incident for the weekend.
  28. keny
    One small progress, silencers on Friend came by and helped me mount them, the clamps tightening next
  29. keny
    Small updates on Transalp, front tire mounted Did also have front sprocket off to put cupper grease on the splines as it's recommend. Former owner was a person that did mount all dry, front sprocket as front caliper bolts as front axle, that all now lubed whit grease. Then decided to change engine oil to right 10w40 semisynthetic instead of the 15w50 synthetic ester that former owner had put into it, was also Motul oil, a brand I have had issues whit actually. As bottom cover was off decided to change the different head bolt's to once whit same size head , so only one socket needed next time, 8mm one Did then do a scrub in ride of front tire, but no documentation of than through....
  30. keny

    Anything goes!

    Images added to a gallery album owned by keny in Member's Gallery

    Other VFR and other pics....
  31. fixit58
    Yes, have a look at my post on Shindengen charging issue. I found a yellow connector block on the LH side of the frame just in front of the pesky BLUE connector, 14 earth wires going into the same butt ended connector and only 1 wire going to a proper earth from there. That was all the electrical gremlins I had. Everything works after breaking the connector open and joining all the aerths together. Always check earths first.
  32. Sweeper
    I grabbed some pics from FB group....
  33. Sweeper
    I've gotten bad about taking pics. May be a few on the FB group page. We had about twenty this year. The weather forecast chased a few off I'm sure but it ended up being a nice four days.
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  36. JZH
    Oh, that connector! Cycle Terminal and Corsa Technic are also good (US-based) sources. Ciao, JZH
  37. JZH
    Great "non-how-to" video! Respect, as well, for attempting this task in an urban parking garage. (I was subscriber #200--the more VFR-dedicated YouTube channels the better!) My only concern about the Spiegler kit, however, is that it appears it used alloy banjos and fittings? I'm not a big fan of aluminum brake fittings on road bikes--I will only use stainless or I leave the OEM steel fittings in place. Keep an eye out for corrosion... Ciao, JZH
  38. Sheep61
    It's important to do everything step by step, and to set yourself several small goals, it helps to manage that "I'm never gonna finish that" feeling. Or at least, this is what I'm trying to do. 😁
  39. Lorne
    I admire everyone that takes on a challenge like your rebuild project. Mine always start with great enthusiasm but my follow-thru lacks commitment.
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    1. HispanicSlammer

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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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