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  2. IrishViffer
    Thanks Gaz - great info and idea for mocking up with cheap hose - I've actually got a 2m length of fuel hose (temu😅) that'll work fine for this. The ABM kit states OEM lines will work with reroute- if I can avoid it I will. The braided kit presumably comes with the correct angle banjos for each particular line - probably best to fire them an email before pulling the trigger (and enquire if they use swivel banjos where appropriate...) You'd bloody hope so as it costs €440 including the clutch line! Sorry to hear the conversion has gone to plan just yet, hopefully you'll get it sorted! I feel where you're coming from - I haven't put many miles on mine yet (80 or so miles over various A & b roads) but long term, as a daily something needs to be sorted. Bar conversion will cure a lot of it the issue I have with the position - ideally pegs lowered an inch / inch and a half ,may be a combo of adding to the seat a little along with peg blocks but will see how the bar conversion works first. Would hate to have to sell it, great looks,awesome engine and sound,nice stable handling & suspension (probably the slowest steering bike I've owned so far but once it's turned in it tracks a given line very nicely) butbatbthe same time really don't want to be throwing too much money at it either 😅 Just gathering up the bits atm then find time to get into it!
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  4. Presson
    Great if you want to do it. But, I wonder if this is the first case of a VFRD member seeking additional unnecessary weight on the VFR. 😂 Most of us like to trim it off!
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  6. keny
    Came in the mail today For the Transalp cosmetic upgrade next winter
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    Anything goes!

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    Other VFR and other pics....
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  10. Gaz66
    Hi Sean. I've found a cheap easy / accurate way to find correct aftermarket hose length by using some cheap small bore PVC hose from a DIY store or a local motorists discount store screen washer pipe. Use PVC hose as a mock up hose from master to calipers/clutch slave etc, route as per your chosen final assembly, check first with your chosen braided pipe supplier how they measure the new hoses. ie) Hel might not measure up the same as Goodridge, Wemoto do quality hose with crimped ferrules, these can be tweaked into your required final alignment if need be. Like most VFR's I'm currently on OEM clip-ons, plus MOTO-CNC 20mm bar risers which are a crap design, no wonder they went bust, even this bar position still gives me severe neck/back ache. On my bench I've mocked up a spare 5th Gen top yoke drilled for FZS1000 bar mounts & Renthals, I'll trial fit it asap when I've time free. Good luck with your bar install.
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  13. IrishViffer
    Appreciate the reply, as I mentioned- I intend to replace all the lines due to age (they look fine but 27 year old lines...) but the main question is has anyone any experience/ suggestions for extension lengths for these lines for this type of conversion? The Hurricane throttle and choke lines are 150mm & 170mm longer - I'm not sure if a similar extension length is required for brake and clutch line? Pricey kit and if ordered with custom lengths, non returnable so don't want to get it wrong!
  14. gropula
    I used GT variant on my 6th gen for three years. I often ride two up with luggage. For camping trips my bike is overloaded, spec says 200kg max but we're probably 230kg together with the luggage. Stiffer spring and max preload helps keep the balance of the bike in check. With that amount of weight I'd like to be on the safer side as when I apply the throttle in 2nd gear the front lifts easily which means there's some 480kg on the rear wheel. Same for long uphils at speed. The rear tire probably begs for mercy when riding 100km/h on long uphill sections. Less flex from the stiffer sidewall means less heat which means less chance of failure. I just had Dunlop Roadsmart 4 GT delivered. Haven't had them mounted yet. Interestingly, Dunlop's website recommends GT variant for the VFR. Their approach is different, they state that the GT variant has a profile which makes heavy bikes steer quicker, while the SP variant has a profile which offers better stability at high speed.
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  16. DirtbikesRule
    Ok, I have a Scott's steering damper for my CRF450RL, and even though I know the Gen 8 VFR doesnt need it, I figured why not? So I ordered the mount kit for the Gen 6(they didnt make one for the 8), and upon opening the box, I could immediately tell that the steering tube nut for the mount is too short. Challenge accepted. So the question is whether or not an extension exists. OR.... should I have a machine shop make a nut with an extended base? Even better if someone already knows of an available solution. Pics for reference:
  17. Terry
    Your post is a little vague but I think your question is whether you will need to bleed the clutch and brake lines when you fit the longer hoses? If so, the answer is absolutely. The good(?) news is that you won't be opening any part of the linked brakes so need not go through the full bleeding sequence involving the secondary master and the PCV, so only need to worry about the uppermost bleed screws.
  18. bmart
    I'm going non-LED too.
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  21. Squashyware
    Thanks. Picked it up and it felt way better than the ancient tyres that came off. noted for next time 😀
  22. IrishViffer
    Hi folks, Have the above kit on the way from Germany (bar that comes with it is very similar dimemsions to the Hurricane police kit bar) Also have the Hurricane extended throttle cables & choke cable coming from Webike. My question is : as I've to crack the brake & clutch systems open to fit this kit,these will need bleeding(🫠) As the bike is 27 years old ,it also makes sense to replace the lines so I'll be ordering braided lines - has anyone got recommendations for the additional lengths to add to the lines while I'm ordering? (The kit states that Oem lines can be used with reroute but it costs very little for the additional length so if I can avoid that for the sake of €20 I will!) Full set of lines atm with a discount (till 06/06/25) is working out @ €440 shipped from probrake.de including additional length and choice of colour sleeve. Attached is dimensions of the bar if this helps anyone who's done a similar conversion and used extended lines steer me in the right direction! Thanks in advance, Sean.
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  24. MikeOConner
    You might have a damaged/faulty side stand switch.
  25. daved
    Had the same issue with the Wax Idle unit bracket, this shows how much I took off for the AS3 hoses:
  26. Ughandi
    Ah! Copy that!
  27. VeeEffArah
    I've ran both GT and standard on my FJR1300 and couldn't feel any difference except when mounting and removing the tyres. Same with my FZ1 Fazer. Ride more, worry less 😁
  28. St. Stephen
    The GT will work fine but next time get the regular Michelin Road, whatever number they're up to by then. The GT is made for heavier bikes than your 5th gen and therefore has a stiffer carcass and less flexible sidewalls. I'm going to guess that it will be a stiffer ride than optimum and perhaps a bit heavier steering. I just put a pair of Road 6's on my 2017 Multistrada, and have been running Roads on that bike since I bought it. Very happy with them, fantastic wet weather performance, good side grip, neutral but not overly quick steering. And each model seems to last a few more miles than the last. The MS is ~520lbs, not too different than a 5th gen. I also ran Roads for seven years on my 7th gen, which is a solid 600lbs, and never felt the need for the GT.
  29. Squashyware
    Sorry I wasn’t clear. I did order the GT and no I don’t regularly have a pillion.
  30. Presson
    You haven't made a mistake. The VFR doesn't need the GT version. I'm assuming you don't regularly take a rhino as a pillion.
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  32. mello dude
    Just for clarity I ground off on both ...some on the forks, some on the caliper.
  33. Squashyware
    I ordered some Road 6 GT’s for my 5th Gen. seems that the non GT version is recommended. How big a mistake have I made?
  34. DrErgal
    Ehi Max! Silver is still missing... 😏 😁
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  36. Ughandi
    One day I will join that crowd with a garage ultrasonic cleaner too... Good strategy on keeping the hoses together. I did ye olde find & replace method, so I didnt have to stay so organized, only working one side at a time. Those hoses are great, btw. Only Issue I had were the ones going to the Wax Idle unit, but a dremel tool took care of that 😬
  37. Ughandi
    Copy all! You both answered the question i didnt dare to ask: "Should I instead shave the forks" Thank you both! This methods sounds like a safe way to do it, either by hand file or ye-olde tiny rotary problem-solver... And good words on the spacers topic @Terry. I have that (theoretically) taken care of by the checklist @Tirso so kindly made for us. Quoted from the first page of this post: * Caliper Spacers: (4) https://www.mcmaster.com/93849A105/ * Caliper Bolts: (4) https://www.probolt-usa.com/stainless-steel-flanged-hex-head-m8x1-25mmx28mm/ I have not personally verified this just yet, as those bolts come from ...checks notes.... Deutschland... but they should arrive by this weekend, and will combine the powers of both yalls methods to not create a VTR-flavored boat anchor 😆 --- Thanks on the looks of the calipers, @mello dude! They are not at all perfect, but I was able to scrub them to about 80% of their former glory after many evenings with various chemicals and non-marring abrasives...
  38. mello dude
    Getting ready to go... labeled every OEM hose as I was removing so I know where it goes... then I can match the AS3 hoses.. Its the only way (for me) to keep hoses straight in the labyrinth of connections. Scrubbed the hooey out of the hose connections and thermostat housing with degreaser and several different stiff brushes. (not fun) Took far too damn long. -- Makes me wonder about getting an ultrasonic cleaner machine....(any tips?)
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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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      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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