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  6. Gaz66
    Up to 2009, 5th & 6th Gen use exact same 2nd master cyl, part numbers are identical. 6th Gen front calipers are no use on a 5th Gen, piped up different & piston sizes & how it's linked is different too. Re: Green check valve in 2nd master cyl. Once master cyls off the bike, pull the piston assembly, remove the bolt off brake pipe union that holds the Green return valve in place, O'ring is all that keeps brake fluid in so don't loose it, ideally replace if you can size match it, note valves orientation (Take pics). To get valve out: Block off the bottom banjo bolt hole, stuff some rag in, blow into piston bore & green valve will just pop out, I wouldn't use an airline, a good blow with mouth is enough (trumpet style) it's not a tight fit, but it is a snug fit, keep a hand over it, if you lose of damage it, you're fucked, you can't buy em & master cyl can't be used without it, you'd never get a fluid seal on the bolt off pipe union, give the insides lots of love, to avoid scratching stuff I use Ice lolly sticks split in half as pokers with paper towel soaked in brake cleaner to get the gunk shifted from the bottom of the piston bore, when all the schmoo is out, I lightly hone the bore with 2000 wet , dry or a grey scotchbrite to ensure a good fluid seal. Green return valve has a filter screen on each side, carefully pry it apart, ball bearing & spring is all that's inside, surgically clean it all, along with the bore it came from, there's a micro hole all the way thru the valve, ensure you see daylight thru it, this is held closed by the ball & spring. If you source a Tourmax repair kit (best available) they come fully assembled, easier to fit to master cyl if you remove the clevis mount from the pushrod. Have fun😊
  7. PaulT68
    I have a SuperSprox fitted to my 95 750,it does fit but really needed some 'D' Washers as the Steel outer is stepped.The Sprocket was described as for the VFR800,i bought it as it was reduced ,but no issues with it since fitted.
  8. VTCAL
    I'm gonna need something for when the grandson starts wanting to ride.....
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  10. Captain 80s
    Well... they have gotten kinda stupid priced lately, haven't they? I will keep my eyes open. Rustoleum Cherry Red (pictured front fender) is almost a perfect match if you find a decent one that is not broken and not red.
  11. Somatyk
    Cool. Thank you. Coming from a CB125R, I thought my arse melting might be an issue😂
  12. JDizzle
    Well, I'm in Louisville, KY and I sure could use a red front fender in decent shape. Mine is in 2 pieces thx to the PO. We've been trying to look on ebay but if you have any info on where I might find one, I would very much appreciate it! TIA!
  13. mello dude
    Hi - sounds normal running.. at 104C the fan should be kicking on, I would check that.
  14. Somatyk
    Hi. Just picked up my first big bike. A 2000 VFR800. I'm just curious as to what the engine temperature should be. She's running at 101C in slow moving traffic, rising to around 104C. Ambient was around 25C. Moving at a constant 70MPH 'ish', she runs about 95C. Does this sound about right? Just for future reference. Thanks.
  15. Somatyk
    Thank you. It's definitely baffled. I hadn't n't even considered the MOT aspect. To be fair, outside of the dealer warehouse, she sounds quite a bit quieter. Only at higher revs do the hounds of hell escape. To be honest, I'm finding the sound a bit intoxicating. I'll definitely have look at those links to see what's what.
  16. Ughandi
    Supersprox? They are good, but I dont think they make one for the VFR because of our unique sprocket carrier
  17. Skids
    I doubt you'd have an issue with that exhaust, as long as it's not too noisy. Even then it depends who does the MoT. My DAM makes a beautiful and loud noise but it's never checked.
  18. Crusty
    Thanks Presson. I am guessing a previous owners fitted longer 92-93 model springs the wrong way round and then forgot where washer 6 went. I will drain forks (again) and relocate washer 6 to top spring after refilling over weekend. Maybe even strip black paint off and respray lower fork legs weather permitting :)
  19. Slide46
    Thank you. You are very helpful. A new 6th Gen SMC will be my last resort due to no availability in new 5th gen SMC. I have read every forum pertaining to the linked brake issues. I am going to take my chances on rebuild kit and removal of the green filter screen. Nobody has mentioned HOW to remove this exactly ? What is the way to remove without damaging. If the answer is compressed air, where do I direct the air exactly ?
  20. n4gyl4j0s
    Hey everyone, I've made a few modifications based on the guides I've found here. I cut the three wires coming from the stator and replaced them with 12 AWG wires (using crimped connectors and heat shrink tubing). (I read somewhere that this makes a difference due to lower resistance). I also installed a Shindengen SH847 series R/R. I welded a custom bracket for it and mounted it roughly in the same location shown in the pictures on this forum. The positive lead is connected to the battery's positive terminal via a 30A fuse, and the negative lead is grounded to the frame, as many have recommended. I did a quick test at a standstill, revving the engine a bit, and the R/R became scorching hot in about 5-6 minutes. (I understand this is supposedly normal). The frame also got very hot after a few minutes (maybe longer than 5). My question is this: I know this mod should help the stator run cooler, but my R/R got extremely hot. How long can this configuration last? In its current location, it doesn't get much direct airflow while riding. It can only dissipate heat by transferring it to the metal bracket it's bolted to. The bracket is a steel plate (about 2-3mm thick, 10x11cm, covering the R/R's entire surface) attached to a thicker piece of strap iron (about 5mm thick, 6x10cm). This piece should ideally sit flush against the frame, but there's a spacer there, which is necessary for the side and front fairing alignment. I'm not sure if this spacer is a factory part or a hack from the previous owner. However, the frame itself has two raised bosses at the original R/R mounting points, which would have prevented a perfectly flat mount anyway (unless I ground them down). So, I reinstalled it as it was. Because of this, I'm unsure how effective the heat transfer is between my bracket and the frame. I also don't know how much cooling the airflow can actually provide in that spot. So, the real question is: How much heat can the R/R handle in a setup like this? I commute frequently, which means a lot of crawling in city traffic for extended periods, where airflow is minimal anyway. For those of you who have done this modification, how long did your R/R last before it needed replacement (if ever)? I have a separate switch for the radiator fan that I can activate to help with the heat, but that's not a magic bullet. I'm also a bit concerned that the bracket doesn't have a snug fit against the frame, although the original factory mount wasn't perfectly flush either. I'm planning to modify the stator cover to ensure the upper part gets better oil lubrication, so a stator burnout shouldn't be a recurring issue. However, I'm not sure how the R/R will hold up to the heat... I do have a spare MOSFET-type R/R that I can carry with me. In a pinch, I could connect it to the stock plug, and there's enough slack on the new stator wires to mount it. But I'd really like to hear about some real-world experiences. How well has this series R/R solution worked for you, and under what kind of riding conditions? As I said, I use my bike for commuting whenever possible, so it sees a lot more city traffic than open roads. I'm asking because my last long tour ended with the bike dying not far from the border. I had to buy a new battery and basically limp home over several days. Now, I always carry a battery charger in my tank bag, but that's useless if you break down in the middle of nowhere unless you can fix it on the spot. It makes you a bit nervous about heading out on a longer, multi-day trip abroad. Thanks in advance for any insights!
  21. Presson
    That is a beautiful machine, well done. Have a look at the silencer to see if it's got the BS stamp on it. I'm pretty sure that black widow silencers are not road legal. From new they come with an inlet baffle and a removable dB killer. See If they are fitted. If not you can buy them from black widow. You might well need them for MOT purposes. Alternatively get something like a road legal scorpion can. The black widow system down pipes were compatible with the OEM silencer, so an alternative make ( road legal) should fit without issues provided it's roughly the same shape/diameter. If you want the black widow dB killers see the link below and scroll down to the active links for the 2 types of baffle https://www.blackwidowexhausts.co.uk/silencer-specifications-23-w.asp
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  23. NeoVF
    Also were do you guy recommend sprockets? I wanted to try those dual sprockets amrhat are lighter than normal but last the same as stock
  24. NeoVF
    I am doing a conversion with the swing arm on a Honda Vf750c and the stock sprockets are 16/40 I could go 17/43 if I wanted to have something similar to stock but I always wanted to know if what I asked was possible
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  27. Slide46
    Any update on the original question of if 06454-MBG-425 and 06454-MBT-D52 are the interchangeable ?
  28. bmart
    It could be quality, age, or weight of oil. What do you use and how long (time and miles) do you leave it in there? It could also be rider error or a damaged part.
  29. bmart
    Curious why. I always get more teeth on the rear of my bikes.
  30. NeoVF
    Hello I wanted to ask if there any chance that if the Vfr 750 swingarm is able to take rear sprockets below 43? Like a 42 or 40. Thank you
  31. Skids
    Nice one m8, the start of a beautiful relationship 🍻
  32. Thanveer
    I have this problem when i am shifting from 1st to 2nd to 3rd in high speed it does not like to shift very smoothly, is that something to with the engine oil?
  33. Thanveer
    When i got my bike it came with delkevic’s full Exhaust system and a power commander 3, i don’t know whether it has a catalytic converter or not, its not that loud.
  34. george6x
    https://cults3d.com/@Bart_VFR this guy has the designs for 3d printers to print parts for the 4th gen vfr https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/restore-your-classic-vfr750f-rc36-gen-2-94-97-side-fairing-cooling-air-scoop
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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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