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  2. W800
    I am a modest Gimp user myself, so I can estimate a bit that this was a lot of work. Very useful, thank you very very much !
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  5. CaptPLG
    Thank you! This is very good info, I was confused by the missing error code.
  6. CaptPLG
    Yup, it turns out that it was replaced. However I managed to fix it by doing the O2 sensor delete mod, this was done by adding a wire between pins A17->B8 with a couple of 330Ohms resistors in parallel. This tricks the ECU into believing the O2 sensor heater is present and doesn't trigger an FI error. The bike runs fine and from what I've read in other forums the O2 sensors for this model are only used when going at a constant speed for better fuel economy(closed loop). I will look for a replacement ECU just to keep things stock and for the fact that this is a bike I might keep for a while 🙂
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  8. vfrcapn
    Thanks, Do you have a specific link? Does the lanyard come off?
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  10. Terry
    I used parts from Auctmarts in 2015; sent them a piece of my rashed fairing for a colour match, and receive back a very decent set of parts. The fit was not perfect but good from 5 feet away, colour was perfect, finish was nice with no visible runs, paint was a bit brittle. The parts were also thinner/more brittle than the OEM bits, one of the locating tabs for the inner fairing in the chin broke off without too much force, and some holes needed to be elongated. English was not their first langauge but we got through. I'd rate the experience a 9/10. I replaced the top and right fairing, and the tail.
  11. JimCMA
    Found these guys on Amazon $14.19/ea just received today and seem like they'll work well
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  13. bmart
    I think that there are some on fleabay. I have no experience with any. Probably worth a forum search here and on VFRworld.
  14. bmart
    I would suggest looking around for an actual problem when you perform the service. It may be nothing more than "time." Clean and pube pivot points. Clean shaft. Check/flush system. It doesn't take much for them to feel bad.
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  16. ggathagan
    It's been a few years since anyone discussed this, so I thought I'd see if anyone can recommend a particular company. The two that I've found were nicecycle.com and auctmarts.com. The pictures from the 2nd company infer that the graphics are included. Any thoughts?
  17. Oldred
    Thanks Dutchy that's put my mind at rest I was worried there should be a ball under it or something! Oldred
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  20. Presson
    You can't really achieve better acceleration without reducing top speed as they are interdependent. So you will have to find a compromise depending on what outcome you desire. 2 links below may be helpful https://www.tvsmotor.com/media/blog/how-sprocketing-affects-the-performance-of-your-motorcycle#:~:text=Conversely%2C a lower final drive,the cost of top speed. https://lifeatlean.com/the-effects-of-motorcycle-gearing-changes/
  21. JimCMA
    So here's a strange twist. I filled up the tank, and as of 24hrs, I don't feel any fluid in that spot. No idea what's up, but I'll continue to monitor. I guess I'll start looking for touch-up paint 😉
  22. VifferJ
    Congrats and welcome!
  23. Skids
    Welcome. Nice bike, easy to look after and will last a lifetime.
  24. Dutchy
    Yeah #9 provides a little "cover" over the tiny hole (not blocking it). Must be a Honda engineer waking up at night with a vision.... https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/750-MOTO/VFR/1997 The VFR800fi (1998-1999) had the comdom mirrors like the VFR750F. The VFR800fi 2000-2001 (hense Y2k) had these must better looking ones.
  25. Dutchy
    Welcome to VFRD from across the pond (where it rains a lot...) As for feeling you overpaid... let it go... the money is gone
  26. Dutchy
    "to be able to wheelie better" Buy a Suzuki?
  27. thentherewhere5
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  28. LilJumpy
    I have not yet serviced anything, all of done to the bike since purchasing it is an oil change for the season. Bought it about a month to a month and a half ago. Not sure if previous owner did or not tho.
  29. Bignoz123
    Hi all Well Im working through the jobs on my high mileage 2003 VFR800. I brpught it recently and it hasn’t been looked after. I’ve serviced it including oil, filters and spark plugs. I’ve also done the camchain tensioners and a few other bits such as cleaning all electrical connections and stuff. It was running great but broke down recently, thanks to advice here I narrowed it down to the Fuel pressure regulator. That’s now been changed and it’s running again, revs fine on the throttle (not riding just sitting) and after adjusting the idle a little ticks over lovely exactly like it did before the FPR problem. only other question is the exhaust fumes do smell quite fuelly if that’s a word, like possible in burnt fuel. It runs fine, can’t comment on MPG yet as to whether it’s over fuelling. Any initial ideas or things to check or should I just ride it and see if it settles down. I may just be overthinking it since the FPR issue. It has micron ends cans otherwise stock. many thanks for any thoughts cheers Mark.
  30. bmart
    Have you serviced the clutch hydraulic circuit and actuator shaft on the slave?
  31. racerreid
    So the bike is a CA bike with emissions equipment. If I understand correctly the CA state bike gas tank should only be venting to the charcoal can thru the vacuum line underneath and not have the 49 state cap which also vents from above. My particular gas cap is a replacement cap and I'm fairly sure what's sold is vented as if it were a 49 state bike. At that point it's prob good for my tank bag if it's blocking tank venting out the cap. What would too much tank venting create in the heat is the next question?
  32. browneyedgirl
    What sprocket would u change to get more power low end without giving up to much of my top speed
  33. browneyedgirl
    I how change sptockets to be able to wheelie better but dont wanna lose alot of top speed
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  35. airwalk
    Unlikely, unless connector for pulse coils is drenched with a mix of oil & dirt that’s either occasionally shorting to ground or electrically preventing contact inside connector housing/fitting, either of which wouldn’t be very temperature sensitive
  36. newdweeb
    Oh, and I have the service manual
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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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      Close up

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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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