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  2. toreckman
    I ended up finding a very cheap local second hand micron exhast and a 5th gen header without the box, from a 98 model. I bought a black widow high mount mid pipe kit to go with the exhaust. Now I just need to get them installed
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  4. Grum
    Code 22 = Faulty number 2 Oxy Sensor.
  5. urs6turbo
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  6. Exuptoy
    As the arm is as far over as it can be and I have the 8mm offset I may need to use a spacer to get the centre perfect, either that or get a car wheel with a bigger offset so you can run a 7x17 rear with 4x100 bolt pattern and ET offset of around 38mm and happily run a 200-220 rear. It doesn’t really need that though and the later five spoke is 5.5” so running a 180 is ok. Besides there’s not many car wheels that suit a bike IMO.
  7. Thumbs
    Chain tension?
  8. Captain 80s
    As this is not the first blade with that swingarm, is it known that when you nail chain alignment the wheel center is good?
  9. Exuptoy
    I put the old 530 chain back on the arm with a piece of para cord joining it back up so I could check my chain run and to measure what chain I need. Turns out it’s 112 links. Got my chain-tools out and one gave a good light along the side plates and the other gave a nice red dot in the centre. Thats close enough for me, looking nice and fairly straight. I was going to fit BMW S1000R disc bolt turned around so the early arm doesn’t foul on the later wheel and found my VFR800 rear wheel must have been fitted to an earlier bike by a previous owner as there were really deep witness marks from the brake disc bolts. As I was stripping down the arm to refurb it anyway I thought I’d fit the new disc bolts and flange face nylocs also in Ti, I then relieved the back of the wheel with a finger grinder where it had been marked It looks better but I’m annoyed that it was damaged. It won’t be noticeable once powder coated. So next up was to strip the arm for powder coat and fresh bearings and seals. While I was at it I removed the Fireblade spacer from inside the arm, estimated the length at around 164mm and cut it down then put it in the lathe and took a few 20 thou cuts u til it looks right before removing the bearings. That’s ready for bearings once the arm is tidied up. Last go off I decided I didn’t want to bodge the shock mount as the arm was offset to the left by 8mm to account for the wider motor, so after marking the 8mm offset and drifting out the bearing I put a hacksaw through the mount and pressed back in the bearing to retain the mount extension. I’ll get this tig welded then put a weld along the other side to stop stress risers from the sharp 90’ corner where I cut it off. It was previously a radiused corner. Ill probably get some abuse for that but I don’t see it being an issue once welded back on. I’ve lost maybe 0.5-1mm and the bearing sleeve overhangs the mount by 1.5mm each side anyway but there’s still 27mm of original mount left plus roughly 7mm to be reattached.
  10. VVTi
    Greatings all, I forgot & can't figure out how these inner panels are supposed to be installed. Please share pics or video of how it's supposed to be. Thank you.
  11. Vfrdlo
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  12. Vfrdlo
    Hey! I have a 2002 Honda VFR 800 and I noticed that I have lack of power in the throttle. The Fi light did come on and does two long blinks followed by two short blinks. Any ideas what this could be?
  13. toreckman
    I checked for a stuck thermostat. The right radiator starts heating up from engine turn on. The left radiator starts heating up from say 50C. The left fan is now stuck on permanently. I guess from that, its indicating the thermostat is stuck open to some degree? And the fan switch is faulty?
  14. Philois1984
    Nearly all the riding I do on the VFR is open road riding. I never do clutchless gear changes. I’ll do the oil change and brake and clutch fluid flush and see what improvements if any I get.
  15. Exuptoy
    Spacer fitted and just assessing the chain run. Wheel alignment looking close too.👌
  16. Exuptoy
    I’ve since purchased a 1198/1098/848 subframe, undertray and tail light and got on with making it all fit. The subframe bolted on at the top mounts but there was no way I’d get my 53 year old belly behind the tank! Turns out the Ducati has a shelf that’s about 90mm longer than its tank to support the ends of the seat. But aesthetically to me anyway, it was pleasing. So, out with the grinder for some fettling. I cut off the mounts, counterbored them so I could plug weld a spigot inside, I bought some steel as near to the Ducati dimensions (20mm with a 3.65mm heavy wall), reamed the inside from 12.7mm ID to 1/2” and use some 1/2” bar to carry the joint. Yes, we know I’m a messy worker! I’ll clean the bench next month!😂 Next it was on to the lower tubes. I tweaked them to the correct angle and got the grinder out again. This time the wall thickness was thinner so I went with a solid extension. And here’s how it turned out. I’m more than happy. I’ve since purchased a 954 Fireblade front end but that’s the next stage if anyone is interested.
  17. Exuptoy
    I’ll also stick the overview of my project in here in the event that anyone is interested. If I’m asked to remove this then I have no issue as it’s technically not vfr based, but hey, it’s a bike right? …and it will have a VFR swingarm attached. I bought this Fireblade with a suspected head gasket issue and a question mark over its history (might have been a wrecker back in 2000 and somehow slipped the net and ended up back on the road) for just £400, but it was a runner but it had been hit by the ugly stick and I thought it deserved better. After all, a head gasket issue is a cheap fix and if the frame has history then I can do all my mods on a standard frame and just pick up a used frame on a clean title for £250 and when it gets stripped for paint and powder I could just rebuild into the cheap frame. Anyway here she is in all her glory. Ain’t she purdy!😂🤐Yes, that really was the headlight setup! Told you it was ugleeee! But it had potential and I’ve ridden it so I know it goes. It dies however look like it’s been used as a boat anchor! An hour after getting it home it looked better! …and a mate gave me some 1198 track bodywork to see if it could be made to fit.
  18. Exuptoy
    Cheers guys. As I originally posted I’m here for advice not to raid you guys’ parts bins, but as you know as dedicated forum I will more likely than not gain the info required due to the number of viffer owners here, and the likelihood that there will be a few projects on the go. If not then it’s not a big deal, I’ll just measure what’s in front of me. Anyway, back to the motorised velocipede, as an engineer, I couldn’t walk past the finished article without my gaze being distracted by the gaping chasm that is the space alongside the arm when it’s fitted into a non-native frame (even if a lot of the parts share a common lineage), so I now have a bush to hide said gap, a kind of shame plate😂. I could have gone with the viffer pivot sleeve which is a good 25mm longer than the Fireblade one, and does the principle job of holding the arm in suspension with no further work but I’d be left with the gap below…..but, I think my solution is nicer on the eye so I’ll run with that…..and it’s my bike anyway so my rules go.😂 With the vfr one adjusted up to the bearing face….. 🤮 or the shorter Blade one, to which I will add a spacer in the resulting gap which will fill the void and make the visual aspect more pleasing. If my calculations are out I can modify this as I find any discrepancy. So far I’ve found the arm may need to be shifted across by 8mm as the drag/drop link (dog bone) with triangular plates isn’t central to the arm but I’m more concerned with the wheel being central, which could be corrected with a spacer behind the wheel but the chain run is also a factor, however I know a couple of mill won’t upset the bike too much but I’d rather get it bob on. I’ve also found the RC30 has a front sprocket with about a 4mm offset where as the blade and VFR along with a number of Honda bikes have the same sprocket, testament on the JT chains website. The fact remains though, until it’s in and bolted up I can’t measure the actual centre line to see what’s needed next.
  19. fink
    I would be changing the clutch fluid. On another note do you clutch up or just roll off and clutchless change? If you do both does it feel clicky on each? Where is most of your riding done open road or town/city?
  20. Grum
    My apologies obviously some terrible distortion going on with the mirror, lovely lady indeed Sir.
  21. Philois1984
    How dare you sir! That is actually my wife, she was dressed in pink though. 😂
  22. keny
    Nope, the one I got is for a 37mm, part number ML7-691 tells it's from a 1987 European market bike.
  23. Terry
    I would suggest the most likely cause would be a little air in the clutch line or the clutch slave getting a bit sticky. A flush would be the first step but actually pulling the slave off the bike and disassembling and cleaning fully is not a big job as long as you are patient when you refill and bleed the system. The clutch pushrod can get a bit stcky as well, and can be fully extracted for a clean and polish and a bit of grease.
  24. Grum
    Haha Phil, very dappa indeed Sir. Very Exclusive riding gear there Sir. A close look at your L/H mirror reflection, am I right in guessing that a dressed in pink clown or similar has taken the photo??
  25. Grum
    Hi Phil. Just for info, my bike and gearbox seems to be very happy using Castrol Power1 Semi Synthetic 10W-40 oil. I've used this oil since the day I bought it along with previous 6gens. Flush both Clutch and Brake! Attached photo on Tuesday 28/5 in North Eastern Vic. Mornings got down to 1degC then warmed to beautiful late Autumn days.
  26. Philois1984
    I recently participated in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride here in Townsville, it’s for a good cause and I enjoyed the ride. I’ll attach a photo. I’m going to display the Triumph at a “All British Day” here in Townsville tomorrow. The bike is still spotless from the DGR so no real work required.
  27. Philois1984
    Thanks Grum, I will try a different oil and flush the brake fluid, hopefully that will be all it is. If that doesn’t help then I will have to spend some money and let the experts? have a look at it (in case of confusion it is the VFR I’m having trouble with) Hope you are keeping well and the weather isn’t so cold you don’t want to get the bike out.
  28. Captain 80s
    Gaz66... That quote wasn't referring to you, but I did almost post suggesting that. It was very clear to me that he was looking for info, not parts, from a fellow enthusiast. He said so exactly, clarifying why he was here. Is your point of view some kind of gate? Your second reply was quite honestly, strange. The un-apology. You still haven't "passed the test", but Happy Friday. Have a good weekend. Fireblade with a VFR SSSA. Not new ground, but... Fuck to the Yes.
  29. Grum
    Hi Phil. Sorry to hear of your gear shift issues. I'm up to 98,500k's and the gears are as smooth as the day I bought it. I wonder if the recent service, and the oil they used is quite different to what was in it. Oil viscosity, semi or full synthetic etc can have a big effect on gear shift smoothness. I'm sure there is nothing you've done, or an issue with the bike to have caused this. As for your clutch, when was the last time the clutch fluid was flushed/bled? A good flush and new fluid might be the answer to both issues! For info I change my brake and clutch fluid approximately every 12 months, it's an easy job on a 8gen. P.s. Be nice to be in warm Townsville! Cheers. Grum.
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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 Park top of the mountain

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Rows of fermenters

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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!

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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.

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      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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