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  2. Ughandi
    That's correct @mello dude. Are most folks doing a double banjo up at the master? I'm not sure that geometry would work for me... Tolerances are tight up by the RCS19...
  3. mello dude
    Gots to ask... Hose plumbing.. you doing the over the fender right to left and then right side up to the master? The double banjo got me.
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  7. MathiasPedersen
    The 24 Second video, 3-5 Second in, that's where it's worst, it's not the cam gears, it's getting so loud i can't drive the bike, and My buddies say they can hear it down the road, Not normal.
  8. Ughandi
    It's the bane of all automotive and motorcycle projects! 😧 I did get mine to fit and they are oh so pretty! I only shaved off from the Fork side! The witness marks are visible, but that will surely only ever bother me lol Got the other side done, and the brake lines all plumbed up too! Thanks for all yalls help!!! --- I will make a write up here for my fork teardown, but that story is a long one and will take some effort to post. I'll happen in due time though!
  9. SlickWeevil
    Purchased used in 2019, adult-ridden and maintained. Currently 33064 miles. Runs and rides as it should, no issues noted. Maintenance history (since in my possession) available in Excel. Please PM with any questions. We could schedule a live video of the bike if you like. Mods: Hikari Black high-low LED headlight bulbs Puig Double Bubble Volt meter (shows proper voltages) Fiam Highway Blaster Horn Heli-bars Two-position heated grips (on a switched circuit) authentic carbon fiber triple tree covers Ram ball mount in steering stem Stock tool set and manual Sargent Seat, as well as stock seat, both in excellent condition. Fresh battery. VFRness, o2 delete, PAIR/Flapper disable (done by PO) Power Commander III with Cozye's map Includes OEM seat cowl, passenger handles and covers SW-Motech top box mount, Givi monokey plate installed Givi saddle bag mounts with Givi V35 bags (painted to match. Not a perfect match, but as close as I could get Generic top box, wired for working brake lights (actually not a bad box!) BLS peg lowering blocks (made a huge difference touring!) Two Brothers slip on pipes (I believe cat is gutted, also have spare stock exhaust) Flashing LED rear brake lights Avon Spirit ST f/r, plenty of tread left The Bad: PO installed the partially repaired damage to upper right cowl, small scratch at lower right cowl, and scratched right crank case cover 😅
  10. Glystras
    Hi fron Greece. I'm the proud owner of a 2004 VFR800 VTEC, bought brand new. Over the years I've ridden it extensively across Europe, including some track days — it's been an incredible bike. I've been following the forum for a long time but wasn’t actively posting, as I felt I didn’t have much to contribute. That said, I’ve always appreciated the knowledge here. The bike has always been meticulously maintained, but I’ve recently encountered a problem that I could really use your help with. When cruising on the highway at a steady throttle (around 130–140 km/h / ~80–90 mph), the coolant temperature gradually rises to 212°F (100°C) and above. If I push the bike hard (e.g. 200 km/h+), the temperature climbs even further to 221°F (105°C) — the fan kicks in and stays on continuously. But here's the strange part: If I ride at the same speed but constantly vary the throttle (on/off every few seconds), the temperature drops back down to around 195°F (90–91°C). In the city, during stop-and-go or idling, the cooling system works normally — the fan comes on at 221°F (106°C) and shuts off at 208°F (98°C). What I’ve Already Done: Coolant flushed and replaced with high-quality fluid Thermostat replaced (new OEM) two years ago before the problem. Radiator cap replaced System bled properly No visible leaks or airlocks Engine fans working correctly I’m really scratching my head on this one. I’d appreciate any insights, or if someone has experienced something similar. Thanks in advance for your help!
  11. St. Stephen
    That black and white is striking--it allows the tires and seat to be part of the color scheme. Time to lay down a few miles Lorne!
  12. bmart
    I must admit...I don't hear anything.
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  15. Burd
    Hmm could be. I think after work I'll try grabbing my og lock cylinder and swap the tumblers to see if that works. Hopefully I can Frankenstein one usable ignition out of the two OEM ones with the least worn parts.
  16. Lorne
    Today pulled the cover off my VFR and gave it a bath. Even under a carport and with a bike cover the dust finds a way to get everywhere. Then I cleaned the chain, aired up the tires, installed the battery, and changed the oil & filter. Next job will be replacing the cam chain tensioners, a task I've put off far too long. For a variety of reasons it's been almost 3 years since I last rode it. Since 1991 I'd never skipped a year until 2023. Not the most exciting story, but it's an excuse to show this pic.
  17. Rhonda
    Anyone have experience running the following kit? Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX 97-07 Footpeg Lowering Kit - Rider - Jaws Motorcycles I'm looking to install these on my 2010 VFR1200 DCT. Any info would be appreciated!
  18. Danno
    Thank you Presson, as soon as I put in the new battery (I'm trying for Wednesday) I'll let you know more details! In addition to what you mentioned, I wonder whether the Power Commander has failed (can it brick?) or if the side-stand switch would be a culprit (I don't suppose so if the starter motor engages the engine) or if the wiring harness is the cause (I have not done any factory recalls yet). Which reminds me, is there just the one factory recall (wiring harness) for my 2004 VFR or are there other recalls, and are they still being offered by the dealers? Also, if I load a new map into the Power Commander (I might as well since I'll be checking things) what's the best one for a stock 2004 VFR to provide the least intrusive and smoothest transition from two valve to four valve operation, and it is available here?
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  20. DirtbikesRule
    Got up and changed the air filter, then went on another long ride. This time to Borrego Springs(Bad idea. Too hot.) Then up to Julian to meet the wife for lunch. Took a massive bug to the inner visor when my main visor was up and actually tasted whatever part of it went in my mouth. A friend of mine snapped a pic of me when I was waiting on the side of the road for emergency crews to take care of a downed rider(I don't know his status, but I hope he's going to be OK). All in all, a good ride and much needed stress relief from the work week. Probably need another one next weekend.
  21. Terry
    The bushing that MD quoted is for the clutch pushrod; the brake does not have that part.
  22. FromMaine
    Thanks for the reply. The part number you are referring to is a bushing. Which is the part with the arrows on it in my picture. I do not need that. I you look at the photo, above the bushing is a dial for adjustment, then an aluminum part with a hole where the socket screw would be. That is the part I need, ideally with the socket screw also as they are kinda special in a design way. The screenshot is from the fiche at cmsnl for the 2001 vfr800. The lever is shown as assembly #15 with no breakdown of the adjustment parts, so I really can't reference a part number for that bit. Its interesting you found a part number for that bushing, but it foes not show on CMNL or Revzilla. If you found a breakdown of the lever parts, please post. Thanks again.
  23. NeoVF
    Hello everyone this is my first post here. I recently got the contact for a wheel manufacter and he told me he can make me a 17x6 4x100 wheel for my bike and I also can chose the offset. I will be installing it on a Vfr 750 Gen 4 Swingarm atached to a Vf750c the swingarm fits the frame of the bike like a glove in size is just some bolt thread size difference. So the golden question what offset would I need for it to be centered to the bike? I am thinking of doing a 6 inch for a 190 tire or a 6.25 for a 200 tire. The reason I am asking here is because perhaps you guys can help me find the offset and some other user that wants to do the same on his Vfr can replicate it with this info because the swingarms fits the same into this bike as a Vfr 750. I didn't find any info on a 6 inch rims just people puting 7.0 rims in other bikes with frame modifications. I also saw a guy trying to fit a 6.5 and there were clereance and centering issues issues with the swingarm thats why I chose a 6.0 or 6.25 if possible. I heard the that the guy that used a 6.5 inch rim talking that if he chosed a 6 inch rim it would have fitted without clereance issues and I would have been centered to the bike without problem. So I was thinking of using the stock vfr gen 3-4 rear rim offset and modifying it a little bit to fit and center a 6 inch custom wheel.
  24. mello dude
    Is this the part? Maybe the correct part number is P/N is 22885-MB0-006 The Suzuki part number 59892-08A00 is $3 and exactly the same part. (mbe) https://www.partzilla.com/product/honda/22885-MB0-006
  25. mello dude
    Got hit by an attack of the while I'm at its...even more teardown. (dammit) Anyhoo, front calipers are apart and I scraped of the paint on one in the area that was ground off for a fit on the forks. Its really not much... Enjoy... Cheerz
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  27. FromMaine
    Do not need the whole lever. Just the adjuster part of it. To be clear, just the socket head screw and the aluminum body it goes into. Do not need the wheel part of it. See photo of my front brake assbly for reference to what I'm looking for, there is an obvious hole where the socket head screws should be.😁 So if you have a broken front brake lever kicking around, that would probably work. Thanks Edit: Since there is some confusion, I'm posting pics of the actual parts I'm looking for. Again, Honda only shows the lever as a complete assembly, not the individual parts, so I have no part numbers to reference. # 1 in the photo is threaded 5mm to accept #2, which is a unique 5mm socket head screw. I'm looking for both. As noted above, even a broken lever assembly might have these in good working order. Thanks
  28. FromMaine
    Been a busy Spring riding. Left May 14 for NC, TN, VA to ride with some guys and returned via the Adirondacka in NY, about 2700 miles, 4 days later headed out with a couple of buddies for Northern Maine, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Around 30 miles east of Halifax on rt 7 the front brakes suddenly felt a bit soft on the initial press of the lever then were OK. Symptoms of air in the lines, which was disappointing as I had bled them last fall and had 6k of trouble free braking since them. I must say at this time the road was in horrendous shape in places, washboard to the point you could not do the speed limit. Found out at a gas stop in Sheet Harbor, my tool bag, which had lived happily for the last 6k on the rear of the bike, was gone. Anyway, for the next 4 days and 1k as we did the Cabot Trail and a few other roads I just kept it in the back of my mind the brakes had a bit of delay before biting. For the record, some parts of the Cabot Trail were almost unrideable they were so bad. What a shame. Got back to Maine just as it poured again so did not address the bike for a few days., when I did, I gathered my tools, fluid, hoses, containers then went to remove the MC lid to start. That's when I saw the missing fastening. Well Holy Cow, that's a first. I could not conceive how that went missing. I had never removed it, it was flush at the beginning of the riding season, but, there it is, missing. I scavenged a replacement from my 4th Gen as I'm not riding it for a while, and soon discovered why it had exited the bike. The threads on the adjuster portion of the lever were stripped. Thinking about it, it was obvious it came out somewhere on one of the really bumpy stretches of rt 7. What's even more perplexing is that a some point of its 11k of life before I owned it someone had really yarned on it to the point it stripped. Why is anyone's guess. For me, just another reminder I am not the smartest guy in the garage when it comes to diagnosis, there are times when jumping to an instant conclusion is not in my best interest.🙂 Off to classifieds to see if someone had a broken lever with the adjuster intact. BTW, Honda does not show individual lever parts, just the whole assembly.
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  31. keny
    Out whit a friend today hunting twisty road's .... tarmac 99% today.., Only 3 stops, fuel, cafe as a other cafe, can't complain the weather to, excellent
  32. keny

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  33. MathiasPedersen
    Hello, my second season on my beloved VFR 750 RC36-1 from 1990. My second season on wheels at all.. My Viffer have developed a disturbing squeak / squeal? I can hear the cam gear alongside. And I don’t think they are connected. The sound is hard. And “planted” through my body.. like it’s coming inside my neck or head. Opening the visor I can hear it from the bike. Oil level is at max, looks good. and changed in february. I jump around the rpm to provoke. Don’t take the driving seriously. 😂 Chain and sprockets changed 1000km ago, ish. But I doubt that’s the issue since the sound is still present when parked. The sound Can disappear after waiting for a red light. And then appear again after 10 secs. ONLY around 4K rpm. No other symptoms. No oil light. Only rpm has an effect. Clutch lever has no effect My thoughts were vacuum leak at the carbs??? I changed the rubber boots below the carbs, they were like rocks, and the sound went away, for about 2-300 KM, and is now creeping back. I haven't tried re-tightening them yet, and i will try that, but i doubt that's the solution, they can't just go loose? When i start the bike, No weird sounds. when i go for a drive, it drives perfectly especially after the boots were changed. After about 10-15km i can provoke the sound again, heat related? but still drives perfectly, no power loss or "unevenness" easiest way to provoke is to engine brake for a long time, and getting slightly on the gas again. The videos are BEFORE the 4 carp rubber boots were changed. (the boots between intake and carbs.) Now the sound isn't as loud, or consistent, but still creeping worse and worse. Another thing to note in the troubleshooting, the Front right cylinder have not been firing correct the last couple of years, when i got it i thought it ran a little uneven, and rough. Still on all 4 cylinders, but it turned out the spark plug cap was dead, had a loose internal connection, and it was changed a couple thousand km ago. Ran WAY smoother and have more power after 4 new plug caps. Watch the attached IMG_1994.MP4 for the most provoked example. The 1993.MP4 it is still there, but less consistent. IMG_1994.MP4 IMG_1993.MP4
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  35. Presson
    Does the fuel pump prime when you turn the key to start? Ignition spark at the plugs? Fuel pressure regulator? Blocked injectors? Those are the things I would check Sorry, grasping at straws here. I'm sure others with more experience will chip in.
  36. Thunderbird
    I had a similar issue, but on the other side of the turn: all of a sudden, in the middle of a clubride after a coffeebreak I couldn’t turn it far enough to the right so couldn’t start anymore. That was the only time she left me stranded. Long story short: took the thing apart and there was one lockpin that wouldn’t move enough due to grease/dirt blocking it. So took out all the lockingpins and cleaned everything thoroughly, lubed it with graphite and problem was solved. But since you’ve tried this also that’s not the issue. Could it be there’s some kind of aligning-issue/misfit of the barrel causing it? Goodluck figuring this out and let us know!
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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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      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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