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Always impressive to see pictures of VFR with its engine out. That’s some work. I need to get over my illness so I can ride, maybe this weekend. I enjoy the older Honda’s from the 2000’s, incredibly well built machines.

Anybody know some swappable radiator fan motors to replace stock? Part number is 19030-MCW-D01 for 6th gen. Buying new is ~$300, and that's ridiculous. Diagnosis for future references and documentation: I keep popping my 20A fan switch fuse. I tested fan switch to ground and harness and both are working, so figure its my fan motor that's pulling too many amps and causing the fuse to pop. When I first bought the bike I realized the fan wanted to spin, but was stuck (I could hear the fan motor whining). Couldn't pull the fuse so unfortunately I had to ride it like that. I've gone through about ten 20A fuses and a couple 25A, they are essentially one time usage. Once I plug in a new fuse, the system works properly. Go for a 20 minute ride, come back, and fuse is popped. Pretty sure the fan motor is toast. Bike: 2008 VFR 800 (6th gen)

The RC36-II actually has a pretty decent header system on it compared to the RC36-I chamber. I installed the later system on my 92 and def realized gains. That being said, I would absolutely expect some gains from one of the Tyga full systems over stock if the carbs were properly jetted to take advantage. But if the drop dead good looks of that system combined with the heavenly noises it is going to make is enough to make you happy... fucking go for it. Please let me live vicariously thru you. I don't remember any reviews of anybody here, or over on VFRW, doing this. GODDAMM

Considering getting a Tyga left exhaust for my R36 2 Any owners here done the same and if so how have you got along with it? Am guessing there isn’t a huge difference if any in performance? For me its mainly the noise and the looks that appeal

You can remove the heads in situ. You can't drop the engine on an 800 easily due to it having a pivot less frame, you have to remove the swingarm & cushion, so there is nothing left to support the rear of the bike! Unless you rig up a prop under subframe or suspend it from above. The bare engine on its own is approx 75Kg, so be careful if moving it on your own, best to have some help.

This would be the first blown VFR head gasket I've ever heard of. Curious to see what you find... Ciao, JZH

Much more confident in water integrity after filling the pock marks with JB Weld.

Can anyone confirm the size of the bleed nipples for the VFR1200F please? I am considering getting 'auto' bleed nipples but there seem to be different lengths available and I can't find any size specifications either online or in the Shop Manual. I believe they are M8x1.25mm, but what about length? Cheers.

There's a section here with the workshop manual - that'll have the right torque settings for you! Best of luck with it! Actually here's the link to the downloads section which contains the guides: https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/files/category/2-owners-manuals-and-other/ Go in and find the one you need and it'll have all the info you need.

Removed from my 2020 VFR1200X which has 1300 miles from new so this has not seen much action. Gloss Black and in near new condition. Includes mounting bolts and spacers. Same part number for both VFR1200X and VFR1200F. £106 from Pyramid. £65 + postage, UK only.

I know exactly where that is haha! My old friend that went to Woodway use to live around that area! Thanks for the pictures and info! Really cool rides man! Glad to know someone nearby has these as the RC24’s seem to be really rare nowadays. Maybe on a nice day we can meet at Dicks or something! I’ll make an intro post here soon! The bike just needs a few things to get it road ready and a bit more to get to the restored level!

Hey thanks for looking that up! I ordered from WEMOTO! Maine’s a cool place! It was my second time there and got to explore a bit more and went down to Portland. Definitely want to check more of Bar Harbor and Acadia next time around though!

@Stormnorman Would love some pics of your bike. Start a new thread to introduce you and your VFR.

Hey there!! I'm up by the water towers in Esperance.

They look the part. They also look directly at your elbow. I don't care, if I want to see what's directly behind me I either dip or lift my elbow. But in general use, I can see what car is behind and where my buddies are.

I'm about 45 minutes from Bangor on the coast. Bangor is our second largest city, with about 35,000 people, which gives you an idea of what the rest of Maine looks like.........:) The part no. in your photo, 586610 corresponds to the one listed in AW's site in the UK. I'll link a photo from their website which confirms it fits your bike. Looks like Capt. 80's did his homework.🙂 For the record, looks like WEMOTO in the UK shows the same part available also. Good luck with the bike.

Hello, I am looking for a clean crankcase for a RC36-2 model Thank you

Maybe some current condition on my 1800 was exacerbated by the balance beads, but my rig is pushing 800 lbs. 😕 Cruiser was bike of choice again today, no acceleration shimmy. Felt comfortable enough to have just right hand on the throttle for a slow speed roll-on. The beads will never be going near the VFR.

I Banned the guy......

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It looks like a spam account that replies just so it can mention some online mobile game you can go sign up to. Look at the post history. This post from 2023 as well they've bumped.

In my experience wheel balancing doesn't really matter until you hit 80km/hr or more. Up to that point there is not enough centripetal force to cause any obvious vibration, then you hit the "sweet spot" where the tyre bounce frequency coincides with the rotation speed and the shudder starts. So from that perspective, the fact that balance beads are not nicely distributed at low speed shouldn't matter. Having said that, I've never used them.

Also @FromMaine lol I literally got back two weekends ago from visiting my gf’s fam in Bangor, ME!

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Sorry to bring back an old thread. I just picked up my first RC24 and need to source some mirrors. Did these work well for your RC24? I think I found the exact ones on eBay https://ebay.us/m/ikgyTK by the way where in Edmonds are you @Captain 80s? I live right by Picnic Point!