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  2. FromMaine
    Sounds like it was a day well spent for you both. Wish I had a store like that within 500 kilometers of me. Correct me if I'm wrong, but guessing the MC parts and the new hairdo cost roughly the same.🙂
  3. FromMaine
    The irony of fretting about my VFR cooling system while planning upgrades and ordering parts, was not lost on me last night when the temp outside was -14F................... Obviously I can solve this issue by just riding in colder weather............😁 The fan is a 6", 650 CFM , 80 watt puller fan. We'll see how this works in conjunction with a system flush/clean and a slightly lower temp fan switch. My garage isn't heated, so the next step won't happen until I see at least 30F.
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  5. Thumbs
    Tsubaki chains for the win
  6. Dutchy
    We're just a battery for hire with a guitar fire Ready and aimed at you Pick up your balls and load up your cannon For a twenty-one gun salute 🤘
  7. keny
    What do you do when your woman asking if you come along as she goes to hair dresser in the town she used to live. I go along and use the time while she's at hair dresser to go to a big motorcycle spare/part store And in there something to dorl on And yes, pocket became a bit lighter Chain and sprockets as carb rebuild kits as main jets for the Zephyr 550....
  8. keny

    Anything goes!

    Images added to a gallery album owned by keny in Member's Gallery

    Other VFR and other pics....
  9. vfrgiving
    The best thing to do is go for a ride, get everything hot. Then go for a ride again, put miles on the bike. Keep doing that. You will see no performance impact from playing around with headers. Spend the money on gas actually using the bike. I bothered with stainless headers when the mild steel headers on an incredibly high mileage VFR failed and rotted through. My 99 at 82K is still on mild steel factory headers. I have a slip on link pipe with muffler, but headers are stock. When the milds rot, I'll change them then. But at 4.5K (wtf...) you should have LONG while before that happens.
  10. gropula
    A full system won't get rid of condensation. Water vapor is the biggest byproduct of combustion, co2 being the next biggest one and the rest is small amounts. When the exhaust is cold the water vapor condenses into liquid water. The water evaporates when the exhaust reaches operating temperature - which is just a minute or two after cold start. Aftermarket headers have a benefit of being stainless. Black widow and lextek flow similarly to a stock 98-99. A little bit better maybe. Delkevic flows worse I'm sure because of the awful breadbox collector. If your headers aren't rusted out you have very little benefit from installing aftermarket headers.
  11. Presson
    Is there actually anything wrong with the exhaust? A decent long ride should just dry it out. The silencer should have a small drain hole towards the front underneath that could be blocked. The bike looks extremely clean and unmolested so my guess is water got in from over enthusiastic washing and hose rinsing before sale. Might be worth looking at the oil through the sight glass to check it's not contaminated/emulsified with water if the bike has been standing for a while. But then you have probably changed the oil and filter and the coolant. A little bit of condensation on the glass is okay and should clear with a long ride that gets everything up to temperature.
  12. Shoelib
    Found myself fortunate enough to purchase a 1998 with 4.5k miles. Gave me a scare when excess white vapor started blowing from the exhaust, wasn't head gasket, wasn't coolant or oil, turned out to just be water in the exhaust. Little puddle in the header pipes, muffler seems to be soaked. I figure a full system would be the right move. I like the price range of Delkevic and Black Widow, really it's just down to sound (I'd prefer whichever is more subtle), but seeing as the 98 doesn't have a breadbox, is there a possibility of airflow/performance issues with a new full system?
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  14. vfrcapn
    I can't speak to the European models but the '98-'99 California bikes had different camshafts to restrict the motor by 6-7 hp.
  15. MBrane
    Just FYI: '99 USA CA: '99 USA 48 state:
  16. JZH
    No, I would say that if your friend wants a '98-'99 "full-power" ecu, he needs non-restrictive headers and an ECU ending in 003, or maybe 671 from the USA/Canada. Everything else is either restricted or is for the '00-'01 models and includes HISS (and who knows what else). (Actually, it may not be that the ECU is itself "restricted", and the relative loss of power was entirely due to the restrictive headers on the German and Swiss models, but why take the chance?) Sorry for the confusing presentation of the info. I think I must have started re-living the trauma from the original thread and failed to realise that I had already summarised it in another one! Good luck. Ciao, JZH
  17. jfheath
    Thanks for posting this @8200rpm , and for acknowledging that you do not know the source of the images. For reference, the original diagram that you posted has been modified from my work - one of a sequence of illustrations that I designed to illustrate which master cylinders operate which pistons on the ST1300 - and to give some idea of the flow of fluid when each bleed valve is opened, and to explain the correct bleeding sequence. The only difference between the st1300 and the VFR - as far as I can tell, is that the lines to the rear caliper are interchanged - ie the SMC acts on only the centre piston on the VFR, whereas it operates the two outer pistons on the ST1300. My diagram has been modified by someone to reflect this. The original documents were published as a pdf file with full explanations and behaviours when trying to get rid of air. That document is here and has much relevance for VFR users. https://www.st-owners.com/forums/threads/st1300-brake-maintenance-getting-all-the-air-out-of-the-brake-system.156754/ The photos of the cutaway SMC showing the oh-so-tiny compensation port / relief port - are also my work. No problem - it all helps to spread a better understanding. Just setting the record straight ! It is a few years down the line now - I created those images and the document 9 years ago (Feb 2017), but if you think that the full document would be useful to VFR owners, I can probably modify it quite easily to be accurate for the VFR rear brake plumbing. Let me know. jfheath
  18. fabio222
    Same as me, much prefer old-style forums. I prefer the organisation of topics and whatnot, things that Facebook doesn't really allow for. Also, it's nice not to be in the clutches of Meta.
  19. Dutchy
    lesson learned! Cheers guys.
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  21. Slowrider46
    If I'm understanding this correctly: 38770-MBG-611 (German) ECM with custom (de-restricted) headers will return those 8 HP? I'm even more confused now after reading this, sorry 🤪 I see now what kind a noob am I regarding 5th gen topics
  22. bmart
    VFRworld is back up.
  23. Mohawk
    IIRC every 4-stroke piston I have ever held had a direction mark!
  24. V4 Rosso
    It does, otherwise the gudgeon pin could be offset to the wrong side. Conrods too can have an indicator that shows orientation.
  25. Captain 80s
    And here https://www.ebay.com/itm/406626584467?_skw=Genuine+Honda+VFR750+RC36+1994+1997+Gen4+Rear+Centre+Fairing+Stop+Light&itmmeta=01KFKQWSM6EZNYXTGQ94GAJBD9&hash=item5eacd54793:g:DZ4AAeSwSIBpchI8&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABIO7PUuNWmJ%2B%2BUShgI9tQz%2FrJ9Y%2Bx%2B6eajbe4XNOGlpRhXGuxmK2sGCbSLaatomtJ9jSRTtUgCGTqSRSfOqbdg2g8T6B5F8KKinloD1yzT8HG%2B0iMnGe1Ys%2BY19Dd9DGGDHhukw%2B06Jtc6fNxJk3PM7AGu4nijgM3g8F1LPMfI7ivwzuoxPDUT42TryuFxMIADLW0cv9JO42e3f1TVE9cPwWcmnzF6meMZ%2BNJ2BrV4sqXlx2J8TTfqGnJZTYs%2BerZ2qmwR9oh1oPXA2eEoKOeLhDIG32NI5HAswRmbQzsgXSTxhDMl9RPXqKq8SIbmM%2BsSzYVbS58qvSH7LrQbN3OnKKqyFTSKH1VRYOBxvPYsGOW%2BPx62aGRIt922%2BcST4ma0g%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5ya8_f8Zg https://www.ebay.com/itm/116896842241?_skw=Genuine+Honda+VFR750+RC36+1994+1997+Gen4+Rear+Centre+Fairing+Stop+Light&itmmeta=01KFKQWSM7ZMA10AAQJ9NS4QGT&hash=item1b37984201:g:fh4AAeSwFyFpJHf8&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABIO7PUuNWmJ%2B%2BUShgI9tQz%2Fofs5Wo%2By2kc5pJ5H3ROqln91g5I4BymqsgIxtDK7VmURAlI4ckZLDAj%2FWCo1R3gIW3XQ5BJdrG5UuMt1E4TDbRq6SvUilHsO9%2Bdu6in5o8p09r4StefRZ8Wt4Bym2yQaYW5IxTi5M%2FRMJMMWnVTH0J7QfKLfvuix5LpssfjqdXplGZa43jFJxxUcfPX00QV%2BNJzCH%2BjskGLsevJjENwzxavnvcZZMvRbuI4n22650ttsFc8uBD0h6CxaTYVK4%2BTjcuodQi85hxv%2FnB4vyypZUNhjmJLyHWAWIqU%2FHHpODMjIpSH5h2ZxZphykI9fNTCsBdcbFA1gwTRMRja2GnWNJXlXJCAfPI%2BRxhnaIdiLegWA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMoJrz9_xm
  26. Tirso
    or the short version
  27. Sweeper
    I really enjoy that the VFRD Facebook group is more social and that helps keep the forum more about technical discussion. I don't post on the forum often because I don't own a VFR anymore. I will say that the VFRD users on both platforms are way more respectful than the general internet public.
  28. BluRoad
    I have some time and a bike available for tuning if you're considering carb work for your 1990-93 VFR. Joe https://v4dreams.com/shop-blog/calling-all-gen-3-carbs
  29. FJ12Ryder
    The message I got at the "other" VFR site is "Server Error". And, oh yeah, Facebook groups are too anarchistic to try and get information from. Mostly just a lot of yelling at each other, and cussing car drivers.
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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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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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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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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

      My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers

       

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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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