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  2. Terry
    Wow this thread is a hodge-podge of confusion as it is in the wrong forum. Firstly, the OP has a '98 VFR800 which has no cat, that was introduced in '00 on the 800. Then we are talking about starter valves, and I'm pretty sure the 1200 doesn't have any. The 1200 uses different PAIR covers on front and back. Based on the part numbers, these originally came from (rear) the CBR1000RR, then the VT1100 and VTR250 on the front heads. The last two are mirror images of each other. At alternative that is not uncommon is to stuff a marble into a PAIR hose to block it off, and there are also blanking caps for vacuum lines which would do the same job (and would allow the hoses to be completely removed). I've certainly blanked off the PAIR on my 800's and on the VTEC I think it makes for smoother throttle response, but is this somthing that 1200 owners need?
  3. Terry
    Maths is not my strong point, but does that means you currently have 41 bikes? I need to up my MBD game if that is the case.
  4. DavidS
    Ahh that’s cool, it’s how they come or did you have that made?
  5. DavidS
    Oh and one thing I forget to mention in my first thoughts summary and I don’t know how as it was by far my biggest gripe with the bike on my 600 mile trip - the bloody seat! Worst motorbike seat I’ve ever sat on and I was getting a numb arse after just half hour. I think this will be my first investment.
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  7. DavidS
    Thanks guys. I was considering a new exhaust system and was looking at a Delkevic full system and I would probably go for a high level end can mainly for easy maintenance (in terms of removing the rear wheel) but the OE headers are in excellent condition so maybe something not for now. The aftermarket end can does have a small removable baffle so it’s something I could remove if I decided to de-pair and disable the flapper valve. Brakes have been fantastic so far and I had no issue with brake rub on my trip. Bags of power and a lovely feel through the lever. The linked brakes are confidence inspiring in terms of stability however I’m currently not comfortable with being unable to use maximum front brake power without using some rear brake as well. I’m very much a front brake for cornering and rear brake for stopping rider and I trail brake in to corners when pressing on. However I think the two pistons on each caliper does provide enough power for the road from what I’ve seen so far. In terms of de-pairing do I need the vacuum gauges? I wasn’t aware of this aspect of de-pairing?
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  11. mmi64
    Hi all, Having just had a bike nicked for the first time in over 20 years (NC750X - cut through disc so the disc lock was useless!) - I'm on the lookout for it's replacement and I'm thinking about a VFR800 6th gen. It won't blow the insurance budget and I've never had one myself but my old bike buddy had a couple and loved them. I have a high value bike with ground anchor and all that - but what I was thinking was if I used a chain where does that go on one of these, given that they have a single swingarm. Is there a suitable loop on the chassis somewhere to chain around?
  12. slowbird
    That's a clean looking bike! Is it as Orange in real life as it looks in the pics? The color and the lack of decals makes me think the factory fairings were trashed and re-painted, or maybe replaced?
  13. VFRKent
    I believe most of the popping is actually caused by the pair valves, they let in air to the exhaust under deceleration which comes in contact with the unburnt HC you get the popping from the burning in the exhaust, on other bikes that I've had where I pull the pair valves off it has stopped the poppinng. Kent
  14. slowbird
    I recently found the plug for the rear cowl hole in my toolbox. I was worried I lost it.
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  16. slowbird
    That red 5th gen sure is purdy. That's a good find. I will add another suggestion to check the charging system. It's the weak spot on these bikes. You mentioned checking the valves, I wouldn't bother with that low mileage. They are almost always in spec. Also I agree with you about the mirrors, they are good as they are and even when I toured fully bagged they were fine. My '00 VFR isn't de-paired. I did it on my old 4th gen VFR750, but I noticed no difference when I did it. But your mileage may vary. Pretty good deal that they flushed the brakes for you, that's a big pain to do on these bikes with the many bleed points. One less thing for you to do. Just ride and enjoy it!
  17. VFRKent
    Does some make the block off plates for the Pair valves? Kent
  18. Captain 80s
    I think I have only sold 4 bikes? So... ~45.
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  20. tbzep
    My list is short: 1986 VF-500F red/white/blue, bought new 1986 FZ-750 red/white/blue, bought used around 1990 after someone turned left in front of me on the 500. 2004 VFR800 Italian red, may she rest in pieces. Lowside into a concrete barrier at ludicrous speed. 2008 VFR800 sword silver (dark grey metallic), still have it 2007 VFR800 Anniversary R/W/B, still have it There were pics of all of these on VFRD years ago. No clue if any still exist here. I'm a V-4 addict, though I did enjoy the bigger FZ after having the little 500. Sold it to help pay bills when my first kid was born. There's also a TTR-90 in the garage but my kids are grown now. I've got get it running again for the grandkids.
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  22. Skids
    Have you balanced the Starter Valves? Also, De-PAIRing will help with throttle smoothness. HTH
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  24. gropula
    Decat by itself won't do much. A better, catless header will make a difference, primarily because all aftermarket headers are build according to 98-99 spec with bigger primary header diameter. When I installed black widow headers I felt a big difference in the midrange performance 7-9k RPM. Aftermarket air filter like K&N might net you a 1-2hp improvement. Beware there are two versions of K&N, one with a bigger and one with a smaller filtration area. The bigger one will make more power. The smaller one is made smaller to provide the same airflow as stock filter but with the benefit of being cleanable and reusable.
  25. VFRKent
    With the honey comb cats that they have been using you would be hard pressed to gain one to two hp at the rear wheel, as for the air filter the same thing only you would be decreasing the life of the engine because all of the high flow air filter are a gauze design which do not filter the finer particles which will wear on cylinders rings and bearings. Just keep a clean paper filter in it and enjoy the power that it comes with, if you want to add some more power and improve the drivability, get the Sabsteef reflash, that will make more of a positive change power wise and make the low speed drivability 100% improved. Regards, Kent
  26. keny
    I have a CBR F2 front wheel, actually complete 91/92 F2 fork, but plan to match the 1990 CBR1000f fork inner tubes whit the F2 outer as I have a 1990 CBR1000F fork as well around.
  27. Terry
    I received some second-hand radiator hoses on Tuesday and so was able to properly fill the cooling system for the first time, which also allowed me to run the engine up to fan cycling point. It sounded great and there were no leaks! Unfortunately I now have a check engine light which is telling me I have a wiring fault in an O2 sensor. Closer inspection shows nicks in both sensor wires where the bent radiator crushed them, so I ordered some more second hand parts for those (sigh) from Boontsra in Netherlands... I'll be pulling the forks apart this weekend and seeing what joys reside within. I am hoping to just clean the seals without replacing them but that will depend on what I find. I also placed a reasonable order with Webike Japan for some OEM fasteners and a mirror, plus second hand levers and muffler shield; a bit spendy but the best I could find.
  28. Terry
    I kicked off riding in 1982 with a new CB125T, my dad agreed to pay for half so he could limit me to 125cc. I had other ideas and sold it about 6 months later when he was overseas and bought a CB250RS single, then followed that with a new CB400NC, a second hand CBX400F and then in 84 a new VF500F, which was my first V4. I traded that on a new CBX750F because I obviously needed more power, but sold that when I went back to Uni and bought a VF400F instead. I took a second hand VF750F for an evening "test ride" and crashed that doing stupid stuff and had to buy it, and fixed it up back to new(ish). The camchains and tensioners crapped out and as a poor student I decided that was not to be repeated so I traded on another new VF400F. In 87 our local importers offered surplus US-spec VFR700Fs for cheap so I bought one and then another about 12 months later. I was young and foolish and hated it when the new wore off... I bought a new VFR400 NC24 in 89 and kept that for about a couple of years then traded it in 91 for second hand 86 VFR750F. In 96 I needed something new (again) so bought a Suzuki RF900R and kept that all the way through to 2014 due to the arrival of kids. That's one of them on the back below... In 2014 I bought a well-used and well-loved 99 VFR800, then somehow caught MBD and had to buy a VTR1000F because it was too cheap on the local auction site. In 2016 I did that again and bought a dead 1990 ST1100 and nurtured that back to health and long rides. 2018 my wife thought she wanted to get into scooter riding so we bought a new Vespa 150 Sprint, the feeling passed and she never followed through. In 2019 I fancied a bigger better ST so sold the ST1100 and VFR and bought a 2009 ST1300. In 2020 I fancied another project and bought a terrible wreck of a SilverWing scooter and bodged that back to health and half decent visuals, and sold the Vespa. Then my best mates got fancy new wheels (Tuono V4 and Z-H2) in 2021 so to keep up I sold the ST1300 and bought a 2017 Yamaha MT10SP which I still have. I also sold on the SilverWing and the VTR1000 at that time. Later that year I missed my Vespa and bought another 150. Then it was project time again so I bought another 86 VFR750F and nursed that back to proper condition, and sold it on in 22 to fund the purchase of my second 99 VFR800, which I still own. Later that year I decided I needed another tourer and bought another ST1300, which I still own. March last year I decided I needed more Vespa so I sold the 150 and bought a 2020 GTS300 Supertech, which I just sold a couple of weeks back. In July I spotted another "its too cheap" bikes and bought a 2009 VFR800, which I still own. I just bought another project bike, a 2015 VFR1200F which was an insurance write-off but seems to be solid under the scratches. For those paying attention, the 1200 will be my 27th bike owned, and my current fleet is the two 800's, the ST1300, MT-10 and now the VFR. Amazingly, I am still married to my original wife! While depreciation is a terrible thing when you are the first owner, buying and selling used bikes hasn't been financially burdensome at all.
  29. MBrane
    Latest pic of the play bike since it didn't load for some reason:
  30. MBrane
    In order of appearance: '87 ZX600: Got it in '98 partial trade for a '72 Mazda B1600 with a Ford 2.6 V6 swap. Sold it in '09 after I finished the bodywork/paint. '93 GTS1000. Got in early '09. Crashed it on the track 10/09. '98 VFR800. CA model. Rode the shit out of it. Multiple long trips, and track days. Eventually retired at 80K due to cracked heads. It had gotten too hot too many times. '97 VFR750 track bike project bought from a member here. Never finished, and sold with: '94 VFR750. Bought in 4/'14 as something to ride while I fixed the broken gears in the '98 trans. Had 125K on it when I bought it. Rebuilt the carbs, and the Yoshi muffler. Rode it to Colorado. Zero issues though I did eventually replace the R/R with FH020HH. Sold it with 136K. '99 VFR800 CA model used to be my girl's bike. She decided it was too much for her to handle anymore. I knew it's history, and had installed all the fancy suspension bits. '99 VFR800 48 state model. Bought from a Navy guy in San Diego off this site. Had some goodies on it that got transferred to the above bike. Some goodies from the '98 got transferred to this bike.
  31. Gaz66
    I'll echo Skids advice too. "Pair" system need to go, not supported by any sensors so every component can go, ensure to seal off the single vac hose that it runs off. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123367974207 If you don't have em already, treat yourself to some Vac gauges (dial type) no need to spend silly money which can be matched to each other via screw on dial face, avoid the way overpriced (Morgan Carbtune crap) can't be calibrated. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395122458071 I can see you've some kinda sports exhaust can fitted, once starter valves are set correctly with vac gauges, it'll run better with decibel killer removed. Never bin the OEM steel headers, they cost a fortune & can't be bettered on performance by aftermarket systems, if they're scabby underneath, treat em to a sandblast & high temp barbecue paint, aftermarket stainless might look shiny shiny, non perform like OEM headers. Flapper system in airbox lid can go too, vac unit twists out of lid like a bayonet bulb affair, bit of Duct tape over hole keeps water out or rivet a bit of alloy or stainless sheet over it, plastic either needs removing or self tapper it open, don't believe the tinterweb hype about free horsepower removing airbox cold air inlet snorkel, it's bollox, motor will run better with it fitted, all engines runs better on cool air. Avoid jet wash, high risk of water ingress into airbox, even with flapper fitted, more so with it removed, plus its bad for chains/bearings etc. Re: Brake pad rub, harder the pad, noisier they are, some amount of front pad drag is normal, spin test em, excess drag will stop em dead, normal drag, they'll spin half to a full spin or so, rear has transmission drag so it won't spin much anyway, judgement call really, front calipers might be overdue a strip/clean, polish pistons & new seals, if in doubt ask a bike mechanic to take a butchers for ya. Linked braking is pretty good to be fair, it's a bit marmite for some, personally I like it. 2nd master cyls on left front caliper are prone to water ingress/corrosion, have a nosy under rubber boot, avoid puncturing it, any rusty sludge type schmoo, it's shagged, they whole left caliper should easily pivot forward by hand & under braking to apply rear brake, a quick check to highlight a faulty 2nd master cyl is get a helper to spin rear wheel on centre stand while u manually pivot left front caliper up/forward, it should apply rear brake, if not it defo needs a full strip/clean, rear caliper might need some love too, avoid cheap brake kits, stick with Tourmax, they're the best available OEM quality from Japan. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/velofoxuk Let us know how you get on bro 👍
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  35. MisterBill
    Hi all, My son and I will be in Franklin, NC from Thursday,09/25/25 through Sunday, 09/28/25. We should arrive Thursday afternoon @ 4:00 pm. We will be staying at the Microtel in Franklin. We are leaving Villa Hills, KY on Tuesday, 09/23/25; heading to WV (overnight). Next morning Wednesday, 09/24/25, picking up BRP and heading to Boone, NC (overnight); Thursday, 09/25/25, on BRP from Boone to Cherokee then onto Franklin. If you can ride a section or want to meet in Franklin, NC, let me know. Cell: 859-466-2174. Thanks, Bill Mersch, aka Mister Bill
  36. MisterBill
    Hi all, My son and I will be in Franklin, NC from Thursday,09/25/25 through Sunday, 09/28/25. We should arrive Thursday afternoon @ 4:00 pm. We will be staying at the Microtel in Franklin. We are leaving Villa Hills, KY on Tuesday, 09/23/25; heading to WV (overnight). Next morning Wednesday, 09/24/25, picking up BRP and heading to Boone, NC (overnight); Thursday, 09/25/25, on BRP from Boone to Cherokee then onto Franklin. If you can ride a section or want to meet in Franklin, NC, let me know. Cell: 859-466-2174. Thanks, Bill Mersch, aka Mister Bill
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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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      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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      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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