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  2. Captain 80s
    I don't usually time out my oil either. But I also don't do many, hardly any really, short trips, so I am getting the moisture out from the combustion process when they are ridden. And then my bikes ares stored in a temperature controlled environment. Every now and then I will do a, "it's been a while" change, but it's usually because the (still golden) oil got dumped for another reason like clutch maintenance or something. I save that oil for flushes on new-to-me bikes to extract some remaining value from it.. That's about all I will say in this topic. Those are my choices, for my bikes, in my situation.
  3. bmart
    I don't see a pic for us to confirm...
  4. bmart
    You'll get a million opinions. I completely ignore time and go by mileage, regardless of years. Current oil is magnificent and as long as you aren't going for only VERY short rides, i'd just run it. I send mine off (car and bike) for testing every few changes and there's never anything bad going on in there. "Time" seems like overkill to me.
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  6. bmatic007
    UPDATE: Based on my testing, there is no continuity on the two wires when the clutch is pulled in, so I'll be ordering the switch to replace it. Will mark this topic as solved once I get it replaced.
  7. DrErgal
    Guys, you move me ❤️ Thanks, really thanks! I enjoyed this place, I like to stay here, and it will be a pleasure to keep bothering you with my rants 😁 I must confess: this exchange is the reason of my silence of the last weeks 🫢
  8. FromMaine
    My thoughts also.
  9. vfrcapn
    Bad headlamp relay shorting out?
  10. St. Stephen
    No shame Doctor, looks like you've got a great bike that you like best. If ownership of a VFR was a requirement to enjoy and contribute to VFRD I'd have been ousted eight years ago! Hey, it's a Honda with a V engine, close enough. Congratulations!
  11. vfrcapn
    Hope you'll stick around, you're a wealth of knowledge and would like to see what you do with it, the gentleman's RVT.
  12. fixit58
    More of the same. I really need to take a break from this bike. it is well and trully doing my head in. Photos attached , I hope. slave battery volts with bike running but not attached to bike. only through stator and R/R. 14.72V. that is with a 100W bulb clipped onto the slave battery. VFR's own battery surface volts =12.43v. VFR running with NO headlamps 13.65. VFR running with headlamps connected=, 12.5v. Damn, photos wont upload.
  13. DrErgal
    That's exactly the key: the "smiles-per-gallon" ratio 🙂 I'm going to take possession of the non-VFR section 😎
  14. jim v
    Ride what you like, like what you ride Hope it treats you well and gives you many smiles. And start a thread in the non-VFR section, I'd like to see how you modify it
  15. Velomanx
    Hi fixit58, spot ony. It only took a couple of minutes to remove the screen and instrument cowl to gain access to the two nuts and sure one was missing the top hat. Brilliant forum - thanks for the reply.
  16. bmatic007
    Hi everyone. I'm back and looking for guidance on an issue that I noticed recently on my 2007. I got this bike a few months ago and I never really paid attention but I'm pretty sure I've started the bike in gear with the clutch pulled in, but riding it this weekend, I noticed that the bike won't start when in gear and clutch pulled in. Yes I've made sure that the kick stand is up. The bike start fine in neutral so I'm assuming it has something to do with the clutch electronics?? Before I start digging, maybe someone can point me in the right direction for what I need to look into. I did have the front (upper) cowl off recently but I don't know if that might have anything to do with this issue. I appreciate your input and help in advance. EDIT: Another thing to add... once the bike is running, I can shift into gear (with kickstand up of course) and no issue riding. Obviously I'd like to get this fixed as it could be dangerous if the bike stalls in traffic and then finding N to start, etc.
  17. DrErgal
    Hello folks, I do apologize for what I'm about to write. I betrayed the cause 😁 Yes, I did. I knew it deeper in my gut, but I never wanted to admit: VFR G5 is a fantastic machine, indeed, and it's probably one of the most noble bike ever but in the end it doesn't win me over. During my tuning setup I worked to get the VFR more sporty, more radical, more visceral; something that a VFR definitely isn't. Then, a month ago, I had the occasion to go out for a ride with this old wreck: Not so old (2003) but in very poor maintenance conditions: timing chain tensioners about to fail (as well as what happens with G6), repainted and crashed, with left side fairing scratched and footpeg bent down, VERY BAD electrical jobs on the tail lights... IN SHORT, THAT SUCKED. But guys... I fell love at the first corner ❤️ This bike, probably one of the last carbureted big bikes, gives a purely mechanical connection with its pilot, something rough and ancestral. I decided with no hesitation: I traded an even exchange with my VFR, with no expenses for me (any bureaucratic fee on the previous owner) and I took it in my garage. Dismantled... ...and renewed taking inspiration by what done on the VFR (coil conversion, for example) here's how it is now: And much much more is coming (exhaust brackets by my design, footpegs, suspensions upgrade, overall lightening, etc). This bike gave me enthusiasm again, so it definitely worth the step. I'm sorry to leave the VFR, but this bike better matches my current idea of riding: I have no longer time and possibility for long rides, I can only take the bike out for a short and intense gallops (1h max), and the VTR makes it beautifully. I want to thank you all for the inspiration and support you gave me. This community is a rare thing on the net; I'm glad I met you. THANK YOU
  18. fixit58
    update on this thread. soldered the wiring together at the ignition switch wiring plug on the rh side of the frame just by the R/R as there was a bit of doubt on 2 of the 3 terminals. funny thing is, the bike was charging at 14.2 until I plugged the low beams back on. battery volts dropped to 12.4. Am I looking at a severe voltage drop in the bikes wiring or what? I might go to the lengths of a previous post about 5th gen wiring upgrades like running extra earths and pos feeds to various places. Man! I am so SICK of this bike.
  19. fixit58
    Yes it's the collar for the grommet that holds the 2 top studs on the top fairing. 2 bottom ones are plastic pins that fit tinto grommets also. m6 nuts should be on the top studs. thre collar often falls out when the fairing is removed. There should be one each side. The collars fit into the grommets from the BIKE side.
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  21. Velomanx
    Hi, Just joined the group and have owned my 2002 VFR Vtec since 2005. It has always run faultlessly until last week when it would turn over but not run. No sound from the fuel pump and HISS and F1 light permanently on. I stripped off all the fairing panels to get to the various relays which I thought may be the problem according to my Haynes manual and information I got from this site. Turned out to be a fault with the Datatool alarm which I had fitted in 2005. However, having refitted all the panels I was just lowering the bike on the hydraulic bench when something dropped onto the bench. It's what we call a "top hat" here in the UK. Question is - where is it from? I've attached a photo. Any ideas before I remove all the panels again.
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  25. fixit58
    Yes at all revs. NO change. I cannot get my head round why this VFR will not charge. I mean, if it was a broken/corroded wire/wires, surley the battery should still show a charge straight from the R/R. There are no frying wires, nothing overheating, As I said, the bike does everything it was meant to do Except charge a battery. The remote battery I rigged up from the R/R (not connected in any way to the VFR except from the stator and R/R), shows 14.8 volts with a 100W bulb attached for dummy load. I might add, The remote battery/bulb arrangment immediately went to 14.8 volts at idle on start up.
  26. Skids
    Service Manuals specify that if you don't reach the annual mileage for an oil change that the oil should be changed annually, but if the annual mileage is next to zero, why should the oil be changed? Does it degrade? What is the reason for changing a year-old oil that through the sight glass looks perfectly clean and new? Does anyone know the answer please?
  27. Goldie
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  28. Terry
    You have got the crank in the right spot and I think your intake cam is retarded by one tooth. The RI mark should be parallel to the cam cover gasket surface. For the exhaust cam you can sight through the hole in the frame spar to check it's alignment but it also looks like the chain has skipped forwards by one tooth there too. I bought new standard CCTs from Webike Japan, GBP128 delivered for two.
  29. Mike2024
    Hi everyone, I noticed the cam chain was rattling really badly, It has a manual cct at the back, i tried setting the tension whilst turning the engine slowly by hand at the same time but then I did this it was diffucult to turn then almost cracked loose and I assume that was the chain jumping and then catching again on the cam sprocket due to being so loose . I tried starting it after setting cct and it wouldn't fire up so I checked the timing and found it looks to be out of time by a few teeth, can anyone confirm This before I adjust the timing
  30. Mike2024
    Hi everyone, I noticed the cam chain was rattling really badly, It has a manual cct at the back, i tried setting the tension whilst turning the engine slowly by hand at the same time but then I did this it was diffucult to turn then almost cracked loose and I assume that was the chain jump and then catch again on the cam sprocket due to being so loose . I tried starting it after setting cct and it wouldn't fire up so I checked the timing and found it looks to be out of time by a few teeth, can anyone confirm This before I adjust the timing 20250720_131613.mp4
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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

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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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