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  2. vfrcapn
    Thanks! Mine broke and I Macgyvered something up but will order up the 6G part.
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  4. keny
    Well I decided to dig into the Transalp clutch. 2 reason, had a odd noice while pulled in a few times lately and the clutch pull do wary a bit I think. So apart Did actually not find anything wrong, all friction plates where inside new spec according Haynes manual, metall plates had marks from sitting but no wear you could see or feel. It's a bit odd the outer friction plate has its own spot But this is how should be mounted. The small spring inside outer friction plate, don't know what way it was mounted but now correct according Haynes manual. Did put the orginal springs back as they came whit the bike, the onec in was stiffer after market one As I had to have crash bars off, decided to take both off and lighten the bike about 5 kg! Aslo mounted off the side case holders, don't know what they weighted, didn't weight them. The see if any difference you need a ride The clutch works better now I think, at least the pull is more consistent as much lighter, a thing I really like whit Transalp/Africa Twin's! The Transalp has company whit a Kawasaki ZX12R that was in stunning condition! And a ice cream was spot on in summer like September weather.
  5. bmart
    Yes for the 50 state version. I bought a CA one and it is much less excellent as it does nothing at lower RPM.
  6. Burger
    fuel pump would be my first guess. my four wheeled honda was recently having a random shutoff problem; it was happening so quickly and suddenly that i was convinced it was losing spark (coupled with the fact that it's an older one with a distributor, the igniters on those are an annoyingly common failure point), but it turned out to be the fuel pump relay. so fuel problems still can cause hard shutoffs. if it's the original pump it's probably pretty tired by this point anyway.
  7. keny

    Anything goes!

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    Other VFR and other pics....
  8. Burger
    as i get closer and closer to wrapping up my fifth gen resto, i'm thinking more and more about things to do to it after it's running. one of the things that crossed my mind is a power commander. couple questions first though: -with regards to smoothness and evenness of power delivery, not necessarily max power numbers, what sort of improvements are there to be found over stock fueling? (with and without mods; i do plan to add a full exhaust eventually but don't know when that will happen.) or rather, how bad is stock fueling, and how well would a PC improve it? (my bike is unfortunately still not running so i can't find out for myself) -the new PC6 can take an input for coolant temp; i'm assuming the intended use is to enrich the mixture when cold. since my new engine is from an '01 and has the maligned thermostatic choke, would this allow me to just delete the choke entirely?
  9. LloydG
    So stock is 130 70 18 rear and 100 90 16 front. Struggling to find tyre sizes locally.I can get a 150 70 18, will this work for the rear and what effect would it have on riding amd handling. Any suggestions for the front as well will be greatly appreciated.
  10. Gaz66
    You say you've refurbished the brakes, exactly what do u mean by this? Are u aware to never drop or shake a bottle of Dot4? it aerates very easily & is of no use for at least 24hrs, treat Dot 4 like it's Nitro-glycerine. A tiny smear of copper grease is all u ever need on pad contact points & pad pins. Keep copper grease away from pistons, it's abrasive & will wick into & wreck the seals. Are you aware the front hydraulic circuit has no fluid connection with the rear fluid circuit? Treat front brakes as you would a normal un-linked system. It's simple to bleed, right front 1st, then left front, bleed via upper nipples "ONLY". Bleed on centre stand with bars on full left lock so master cyl is kept level. Front master cyl only runs upper & lower pistons in both calipers, centre pistons run off rear foot brake. Are u able to fully push caliper pistons into caliper with your finger pressure? if not there's lies a problem that needs sorting before any bleeding. If you're still having probs, try a gravity bleed. Remove right front caliper, push all 3 pistons fully home into caliper, then wedge something tapered between pads to keep pistons fully in during bleeding, this helps stop any aerated fluid becoming trapped in the caliper bores, only upper & lower pistons run off front master cyl, use snug fitting clear pipe on upper nipple, secure bleed pipe vertical, crack nipple open just enough till u see fluid movement, don't pump front brake lever, nip up nipple when fluid stops moving, empty bleed hose & repeat as needed, this should help get , repeat process on left front caliper. When successful, follow bleed procedure to the letter in the manual for the rear hydraulics, it's a faff but it's a simple process.
  11. Sheep61
    So, after measurement, everything was looking perfect, in comparison with the stock bearings, so I've fitted everything back together, pressed the bearings with the old one etc. All was looking and feeling fine until I've put the last nut, the stub axle one. Once thight, the stub axle becomes very hard to spin, and it's not even torqued yet. The conical spring washer is sitting with the convex surface out, as stated in the Haynes manual. I've tried the turn the spacer on the wheeel bearing around but to no avail. I'm a bit lost at the moment 🫤 I took some pictures in case I have missed something obvious, the only thing I am not sure of is the gap between the driven flanger and the hub.
  12. DavidS
    Amazing advice thank you. 🙏 The charge lead will be coming off in the next few days as I use Noco, and yes securing it somewhere more visually appealing and less likely to damage paintwork was my first thought! I actually bought the bike from Superbike Factory, I got very lucky as I was trading in much more expensive bike as I can’t justify spending so much on motorbikes atm and I noticed this on their website for £2.5k. I went to their Castle Donington branch and they’d not even got it out, flagged down a mechanic and as soon as I mentioned it he said he knows the bike well as he’d just done the pre-inspection and then spent the next 10 minutes enthusiastically telling me how it’s one of the best examples he’d seen and where there was usually corrosion there wasn’t. He was more excited than me (who came with no knowledge of VFRs). That chat alone sold the bike! They did the oil, coolant and brake fluid change which I paid £150 for more because I knew I wouldn’t have time to do it before I go to Wales. If the same mechanic did that I know he’d have done a proper job. They also put a new battery on but wouldn’t change the tyres as they still have loads of tread on. In my opinion £2500 was a bit of a steal from what I can see so I don’t mind paying for a few bits.
  13. Gaz66
    Lucky find a Red 5th Gen in the UK, most are shitters when you get close up, looked at no end when I was after one, couldn't find a nice one for love nor money, ended up with the rarer Pearl Yellow 1999 bike, paid a good wedge for it, but shitters are common & cheap, near mint low milers are rockin horse shit. If your basing service history proof on what a previous owner claims they've done, don't is my advice, a seller can & will spin you a right yarn to get a sale, receipts prove nothing either, parts could still be on sellers garage shelf. Fully service regardless including Iridium plugs, coolant & brake n clutch fluid, if you've not done it, assume it's not been done. Personally i'd also be replacing the fuel filter & pump gasket asap, no telling when or if ever it's been replaced. Winter layup, Fork service, Valve clearance check, strip rear axle out for a bearing clean & re-grease, if it's as tidy a bike as it looks, avoid riding thru a winter, road salt will Fakoolaka it big style, regardless what snake oil you spray all over it. Do your bike a favour & source a bottle of Dipetane, made in Ireland, on sale via eBay or at most motor factors, a couple of shot glass fulls every other tank full, it'll keep the fuel system in good order. I'd also re-route that dangling charge lead to behind the bodywork, cable tie it to seat sub frame so it can be accessed via air vent just below where it's hanging in this photo. Just my two penneth from a retired Honda Master tech. just Pm me anytime, glad to help. Enjoy the old girl, 5th Gen's are frickin awesome bikes.👍
  14. DavidS
    Hi, thanks for that, I forgot to add that the tyres are being changed before my trip next weekend, I’m putting a set of Bridgestone T32s on, the BT023s on it are 14 years old! 🤮 I’ve only ridden her about 30 miles so far but I was amazed how tight everything felt, but my 600 mile trip next weekend should give me a better indication of where I need to first focus my efforts. But yes your bike does seem similar in its history, albeit mine has done a few more miles.
  15. Skids

    My babies

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  16. Skids
    Awesome find. I had a similar deal with my 01, ridden only to the MoT every year then sat idle when he could no longer ride it. I'd check the age of the tyres too, the charging system (I installed a voltmeter and have a Mosfet R/R waiting to be fitted when the current one shows signs of deterioration) and maybe consider servicing or upgrading the suspension. I also installed braided steel brake lines throughout and serviced the callipers installing new seals - made a big difference to the brakes. De-Pairing also helps. The story of my 01 is here. Good luck with her, keep us posted.
  17. DavidS
    Hi all, I’ve just picked up what I would consider to be an excellent example of a 2001 VFR 800. The body work is in near perfect condition and even underneath there is very little corrosion on what I believe is everything original other than a cheap end can. It’s just had an oil, brake fluid and coolant change. And a new battery. No record of spark plugs or valve clearance, it’s something I’ll probably do over the winter. The bike has covered just shy of 20k. By all accounts it’s spent the last 10 years or so sat in someone’s garage however the previous owner did get it MOT’d (UK yearly vehicle check that has to be done by law for it to be road legal) which at least means it was turned over and ridden a few miles at least every year. Is there anything else you would recommend to check? I’m on a 600+ mile trip next weekend so I’m happy it’s safe to ride so I’m thinking more for the benefit of long term ownership.
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  19. DrErgal
    In my mind, pre-98 versions are the most suitable for a streetbiker conversion because of their frame embracing the engine till the swingarm pivot, and for prettiest the rear part. Also the conversion to a double sided swingarm sounds good to me, but I'm a bit concerned about the rear cylinders exhaust pipe path, since originally they take place in the void left by the missing side of the swingarm. I think it's not impossible, but surely it requires a certain commitment. Metalscorpio made some very good job in that sense, but didn't actually fixed the issue: he let the rear pipes come off the tail
  20. ChrisophViffer
    Yeah, maybe so... but at least I'm sure. I mean I was guessing that things would be fine, given that I had the bike running for a few minutes... but to quite honest, I wanted to take a sample anyhow. The tank will be coming off in the near future to see if I can fix or replace the 'Sender' inside so as to get an accurate fuel gauge. At present the fuel guage flashes at one bar no matter how much fuel is in the tank. For anyone who cares to watch the conclusive and decisive moments of my redundant diagnostics, and one of the most pointless videos on youtube hahah Here it is:
  21. ronnieb
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  24. Whirrygears
    I’m keeping the Sssa, i was referring to the tail section and seat unit/ subframe.
  25. aztek63
    I know this is a bit of a wild request seeing as the original post is quite old, but has anyone got this map but in a ".djm" file? Or any information as to how to convert the ".pvm" file to the required ".djm" file? My bike is an '02 6th gen, PCIII usb, 02 sensor eliminators, flapper mod, and pair valve delete. Cheers guys.
  26. JasonC
    Thanks for the feedback so far, came across this product and I really like the idea 😄 Skunklock Chemical , I wonder if it's available in the UK!
  27. Zeke
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    The Light show at Fremont street
    Καταλαβαίνω την ανάγκη να ενημερώνεσαι και να βρίσκεις χρήσιμες πληροφορίες για θέματα που σε ενδιαφέρουν. Προσωπικά, όταν ήθελα να χαλαρώσω μετά από μια κουραστική μέρα γεμάτη άγχος, δοκίμασα τυχαία το billionairespin και έπαιξα μερικά παιχνίδια για λίγο διάλειμμα. Στην αρχή είχα μικρές ήττες, αλλά μετά ήρθε μια καλή νίκη που με έκανε να χαλαρώσω και να νιώσω πιο ανάλαφρα. Τώρα το χρησιμοποιώ για να αποφορτίζομαι και να περνάει η ώρα ευχάριστα.
  30. JZH
    A VFR-based streetfighter without the SSSA would be...unusual. It can be done, but most swing arm conversions go the other way! You'd probably have better luck looking for Yam R6 SSSA conversion threads and reverse the process documented there. The most important swing arm dimension is probably the pivot width and shaft diameter, but you'd first need to figure out how the shock and linkage are going to work. The VFR SSSAs and linkages are designed to work with a shock which has a very strong spring and a very short travel. Generally, I'd think that if you're converting to a conventional swing arm, you would probably also want to convert to a conventional shock and shock linkage at the same time. Good luck! Ciao, JZH
  31. JZH
    FWIW, any 6th-gen part with "MBG" in its part number is a 5th-gen part already. Ciao, JZH
  32. kirurumaru
    Parts arrived as promised. Very good customer service, I will be a repeat customer. Salut, en suivant vos échanges sur les tendeurs de chaîne pour VFR, ça m’a donné envie de tester quelque chose de différent pour me détendre après le travail. Un ami m’a parlé d’un site avec des bonus pour les joueurs de France et j’ai essayé le plinko game. Au début, j’ai perdu quelques petites mises, puis j’ai pris un peu plus de risque et j’ai décroché un gros gain. Depuis, c’est devenu mon petit rituel du soir, et les bonus pour la France rendent le jeu encore plus agréable. Keep us posted
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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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