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  2. VVTi
    Thank you @Presson & @vfrcapnfor inputs, I managed to figure it out.
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  4. vladr
    I’ve started to do the valves check today, adjusted the timing marks from the flywheel on the TDC for piston 1. And when I’ve opened for the first time the rocket cover, noticed that the timing marks of the cams are 180• reversed. Totally in contradictory with the manual [1], where the left one should be pointing up and the right one down. Seen a guy on YouTub [2] which on a restoration did the same positions as I have and it didn’t crank up. So he switch it back in the same position as in the manual and every thing worked fine. So the simple questions is, how is this possible? I’ve been running like this with it from when I’ve bought it. For sure it has to be something that I’m missing. This, or indeed whoever did the valve checks before, somehow manage to desync the timing and somehow still works? Any idea would be appreciated. [1] IMG_5221.mov IMG_5221.mov [2] https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxW7Yic71hCCyUioLELMQbIfL89G2_5Fo5?si=IQwLYtu9uX63_eUm IMG_5221.mov
  5. PharaohVFR
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  6. Captain 80s
    Agreed. I may not be adding a bunch of comments or Thumbs Ups, but I am enjoying it and look forward to seeing progress. There's always room for a good "Anything Goes", and I have always liked the Fireblade. I worked at a Honda Dealership when they came out and got to assemble and ride one of the first ones in Seattle.
  7. IanSummers
    I don't have anything of substance to add here, just chiming in to encourage future updates. This looks like it's got the makings of something pretty rad!
  8. IanSummers
    If two valve operation cost power at low rpm, that would mean that the VTEC mechanism was included solely to increase the perception of performance when VTEC hit (by way of an artificial power suppression below the crossover). Such a gimmick would be stupid on any bike (as I think the perceptible vtec transition hurts rideability at the limit), but I could see it existing as a marketing gimmick on a super sport (which are already rubbish at low rpm, and shouldn't be anywhere near the crossover point when being ridden fast anyway). On a sport tourer that needs to be enjoyable at lower rpm? Unforgivable. I actually regard VTEC to be a low rpm feature more than a high rpm one (at least our "vtec" operating on number of valves, as opposed to the automotive version which switches between different profiles). If you remove vtec from our bike, the only place performance changes at all is below the crossover. The reason (as I vaguely understand it) that the two valves perform better at low rpm relative to four valves is that is maintains intake charge velocity into the cylinder. This is apparently good for a more homogenous air fuel mixture in the cylinder as well as complete evacuation of exhaust gasses from the prior cycle. So, more gas/air into the chamber, and a more complete burn thereof. So not just a boon to power but efficiency as well.
  9. Karu999
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  11. Timuli
    Again a new dyno pull was done and adjusting the lobe center of the camshafts did not affect anything. I have to call the camshaft maker tomorrow and ask if he can tell me what steps the cams should be set to. And then just go to the garage again to attack the bike, that's how the Finnish summer goes :)
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  13. IrishDCT1200
    Took the bike out of hibernation and she wont start. Charged up the battery but all I get is the clicks in the video attached. There is a small bit of corrosion on the wire connections underneath the battery that feed to multiple locations on the bike but other than that nothing major. Video attached with the sounds on start up. Thanks for any help 20240520_183834.mp4
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  15. BluRoad
    $110 including shipping. I have a 1986-87 VFR 700/750 tail light fairing assembly in need of a new home. As you can see, it's been repainted red at some point — the paint is OK condition. Amazingly, no cracks, missing tabs, repairs or other apparent damage. $110 includes shipping to lower 48 states (shipping is $45 as it's a large box). Joe, 6O8-8O7-7829, joe.nelson@ymail.com
  16. Choppsie
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  17. vfr2b
    Just check the oil stand and smell if it does not resemble gasolin. I had same experience after winter. One of carb valves was leaking so the cylinder was full of gasoline. Oil smelld like gasolin and the level was way to high. Changed. all plugs removed, gas blown out, new valves in all carbs and it runs again.
  18. Vfr800f1interceptor
    that makes everything easier thank you so much now I know I need the left side one the long one I think its called a pivit dist collar or something I'm having trouble locating one in aus, but thanks for your help sir 😊
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    Sold 3 June 2024

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  24. Exuptoy
    Got my arm in for some tig alloy attention, wheel in for a minor buckle rectification, powder coating dropped off and bolts, brackets & spindles in for bright zinc. Coater wasn’t happy with the eccentric adjuster so I decided to clean it up a little!😎
  25. rhoderage
    Haven't posted here in a few years... havent ridden much the past few years either. Last year I got the bike out for the first ride, and it was heaven; I'm going to really get riding this season! ... and when I pulled up at home the gas tank sprung a pinhole leak. Left it aside and didn't come back to it until winter. Tank fixed, grabbed the bike and tried to start it and the fully charged battery wouldn't even crank the starter, then died. Damn, it was an 8yr old "Motobatt"... lol, not bad! Bought a new one just now, and also an oil filter - which had prevented my oil change on the weekend. So I get home and drop the oil and ahhhhhh I've got shiny bits. To the educated here... any info would help - any idea what this would be from? I'll take best guesses, speculation, etc. It is non-magnetic; I tried with a stick magnet and it didnt have any effect. Bike ran fine last season, no signs of anything being damaged internally. 58k km, its a 2002 non-ABS. A few pics, sorry it was hard to capture, this was primarily what was in the oil filter after i had dumped and wiped the pan down to be damn sure it was from the bike. It glittered gold/copper but hard to tell in the sun through oil Any info would help! Want to keep the old girl running.
  26. vfrcapn
    1999 VFR800 48088 Miles $2000 OBO Clean California title, California spec bike. Bike is currently registered non-op. No DMV back fees, registration was current as of last year. Bike is located in the Auburn, CA area. ~ 30 minutes east of Sacramento. Purchased as a project bike and did a light restoration on it. Previous owner had started to make it a streetfighter so the left/right panels and front chin panel are missing. Bike is otherwise complete. - Brake calipers front and rear rebuilt and powder coated, new brake pads. Brakes have been "de-linked", front and rear separate now. - Stainless braided brake lines front and rear. - Chain and sprockets have very few miles on them, less than about 3K. - New stator and a "Wire my Bike" wiring kit for the R/R. - New brake and clutch levers. - Fresh Michelin Road tire on rear. Front tire is new Bridgestone, no miles, but is an old-stock tire. - Givi panier/trunk set up, 3 bags and mounts, and tank bag included. Can run just the trunk rack if desired. - Zero Gravity double bubble screen. Brake & clutch fluids and oil just changed 6/1. All lights, horn working. Headlight does have some sun fading. Tank has dents, dings and is faded but interior of tank still looks new, no rust, bad gas. Bike spent most of it's life on the west coast so it shows a little more age but mechanically seems solid. A few hundred dollars for the missing panels would make this a nice, complete VFR. I've run this generation of VFR well over 120K miles without issues. Test rides only with full cash in hand. Video of it running is here: https://youtu.be/eaEd4Q588Ds
  27. Renan
    You're right, thanks for the clear answer!
  28. PhoenixFly
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  29. vfrcapn
    The parts diagram should show orientation and mounting points. https://www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/hon/5053f5c1f870021c54be7c7d/upper-cowl
  30. Presson
    What about looking in the service manual. You can find it in the downloads section. Sorry, don't have a 6 th gen but it will be detailed in ' the book'.
  31. Fastdruid
    I'm not a fan of using A2 stainless bolts for anything other than "cosmetic" purposes, ie never in critical places. They're straight up not as "strong" as a 8.8 (roughly 2/3rd of the yield strength) and more worryingly you can't be sure what grade the originals are either, they may not "merely" be an 8.8. When I run into this situation I use OEM bolts or properly suitable replacements. It's not exactly clear which bolt it is but as far as I can tell all of the bolts are still available new from Honda and for the sake of a few £/$ personally I'd be buying new ones.
  32. Timuli
    Now the camshafts were adjusted to hopefully working values. I can say that adjusting the witch's cam shafts is not an easy task for a first-timer, but it's also done now. Hopefully I can get to the dyno this week. At the same time, I measured the cylinder pressures 1cyl 200psi 2cyl 190ps 3cyl 180 psi 4cyl 190 psi Original camshaft values lobe center intake 97.5 max lift 8mm lobe center exhaust 102.5 max lift 8mm modified camshaft values intake 96 exhaust 98 new setup intake 99 max lift 8.95mm exhaust 103 max lift 8.8mm
  33. Fastdruid
    I'm sure you know this @Captain 80s but for others sake. The middle part of the part number is the PCN or "Product Code Number". This is the unique code that refers to the bike the part was originally designed for. In the case of the lowers, the right one is 51421-MM5-003 so as you correctly deduced that part carries the PCN "MM5" which refers to the "CBR1000FH-J (Hurricane) 1000" (SC21). The stanchions carry a ML7 PCN which means they originated with the VFR750F. There is a good list of PCNs here https://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/BHondaPCNs.htm Also if anyone is really curious, the initial part of the part number refers to the type of part, the last part refers to the revision. Finally, you will often see parts superseded for improved versions in new models, looking for example at the 88 fork 'fiche the upper guide bush originally was a "MB4" ( VF1100 / V65 Magna) part but has been updated and replaced by the later "KCR" (VT250CR) part.
  34. OzzyMik
    Now correct position and the bike bike back on the road for a sunny Sunday afternoon ride 👍 Thanks again guys for your help 👍😊🏍️❤️
  35. OzzyMik
    Thanks Presson 👍 Much appreciate your confirmation and explanation on the correct pad spring position. Lucky enough hasn't stopped raining here since my first attempt so Saturday morning will be corrected prior to riding. I had previously gone with torque settings from the YouTube video 2002 vfr800, 13nm pad pin and 31nm caliper mount bolts.Did notice my user man 2012 800x mentioned front caliper mount bolts 45nm , no rear or pad pin torques given 🥺 Since that is the same torque as in the 2014/15 service manual I downloaded on the forum(screenshot att), I was hoping the rear would also be the same 18, 33. Not that logic always prevails 🥴 So again your input and confirmation is much appreciated 👍 Cheers Mik
  36. VVTi
    Please help good people...
  37. TriumphTraitor
    My street triple would sound similar, but not as loud on idle. I think the lumpy idle of the v4 exacerbates the sound, especially if the idle is set too low
  38. Grum
    Hi Skids. That's a very nicely cared for Crossy you have. The DAM Exhaust complements the bike in both looks and sound. Top bike mate.
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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

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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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

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      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.

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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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