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  2. bmart
    CA model...so no low RPM changes.
  3. Dutch724
    Awesome that is good to hear. If you remember drop me a message when you get the dates together and I will see if it works with my schedule. I live about 15 miles east of Raleigh. could be a long ride to get to some of those events.
  4. FromMaine
    I saw this post and said to myself "I don't know" So I went through my stuff/records. For many years in my youth I did not own a car, which meant I racked up lots of miles on my bike(s) Got my MC license in 1976, the miles listed are what I put on the bike myself, A star (*) next to the bike means I took it cross country from New England to Calf. and as far north as Prince George in British Colombia. Here Go's 1976 Honda CB400F - new 41,550 1978 Honda CX500 * -new 51,100 1985 Honda VF700S - 12,600 1977 Honda CB550F - 980 1985 Honda VF1100S * -26,800 1985 Honda VF1000R * - 14, 250 1985 Honda VF1000R - 3,150 1985 Honda CB650C * -7,800 1983 Honda VF750F - 5,900 1987 Honda VFR700F - 5,218 1997 Honda VFR750F - 74,620 1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 - 3,770 1991 Honda VFR750F (UK) - 6,850 2016 Honda Africa Twin - 800 1990 Honda VFR750F - 620 1986 Honda VFR750F - 0 2001 Honda VFR800F - 11, 505 So, 17 bikes and 267, 513 miles to date for bikes I own(ed). No pics of my early bikes unless I can find my analog photos, will put a few Random pics I have on my computer of a few others. Had to edit this twice, forgot I owned a 2016 Africa Twin, and an 87 VFR700.
  5. Sweeper
    Group rides, did you say.... We have the Spring Memorial Ride in Franklin, NC every May. We need more VFR's to show up as the bulk of the group has now moved on to other bikes. Then there is the Fall Ride which happens in different locations in NC, TN, or VA every September. We typically have 20-25 riders and break up into groups to ride. I try to put the dates/details in the event calendar here as soon as they are known. You can look in the Major Events threads for some of the past events.
  6. Dutch724
    Nah, I'm sure they got me on the price as well ($3800). This is the risk you take buying a bike sight unseen. I'm not worried about resale value on a bike I own. I never buy new and keep them way past their worth anything. The money I put into the bike is for function and for me. The money would be spent somewhere else if it's not on this bike. The crack needs my attention for the bike to be safe. The painting is just for me, but the plastics need some attention anyway so it just falls online. As I said they repaired the crash and threw it on the market so not a lot of care went into it. I plan to get this bike back to factory condition with a little customization for my comfort. I did the same thing when I got my 89' Kawasaki in a box back in 2008, now that bike runs like brand new and has no value, but it's valuable to me. I guess for me working on bikes and riding is a bit of therapy. Just wish there were more group rides in NC.
  7. Skipper
    What's that old saying - "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger?" I was out on the VFR only this morning, a short one hour each way with friends to a coffee shop by the sea. I think the youngest amongst us was a spritely sixty eight. It would be nice to think I could still be riding in another decade, but the body will decide that for me My son gave me a special Father's day card recently, in which he had written "The only Dad I know that can fix or repair anything- and rides motorbikes :)" He rides with me on club rides some times, which I greatly appreciate!
  8. mmi64
    I've bought a bike with an unknown double bubble screen and I have to change it! It's pretty horrible. In the past the nearest bike I had to this would have been the FJR1300 - on which the screen is taller anyway but even at lower positions had much less wind blast than I'm getting on the VFR. The two main contenders I have are: 1) Givi D217 S - does that little flip-up lip really take the wind away? 2) MRA Vario Touring screen and spoiler - (I've used versions of these before - on a Bandit and also an NC750 - but the VFR is a different bike) Or a combination with MRA Touring X creen on the top..? Does anyone have any particular recommendations for a more comfy ride at motorway speeds?
  9. Burger
    another small update: got it to bark with starting fluid, but then it peed oil out the clutch pushrod hole since i still haven't gotten around to chain & sprockets and it wouldn't make much sense to bolt the sprocket cover back together until that's been handled. unfortunately i didn't have any clean cat litter around so i had to scoop some straight out the box. it was getting spark and there was gas on the plugs, but they were all rather brown, so once chain & sprockets are on and the sprocket cover is reassembled i'll toss some fresh plugs at it and try again. at least it briefly started and ran and made oil pressure. anyway, first actual shiny new thing: woodcraft bars! the old switchblocks are pretty roached so i thought it'd be a good opportunity to do something cool, which will be revealed in due time. as part of that, i needed a new throttle with custom cables: thanks to venhill for supplying an awesome cable kit. next up will be chain & sprockets so i can do the stuff i talked about at the beginning. just gotta keep chipping away at it....
  10. JZH
    All 5th gens have the same connectors, and they all have both sets of connectors mentioned above. The type of PC you have determines which connectors you need to intercept. There are two connectors on the PGM-FI itself (they are the long ones in the top of my "PC collection" photo), only one of which is used for the PCII. The 10P Sumitomo connectors can be found on LHS of the bike, near the throttle bodies. Both the PCIII USB and PCV plug in between the grey connectors located just above the radiator in the photo above. Ciao, JZH
  11. Terry
    I haven't had an issue filling the 800, but the 1200 has a tiny (1/2"?) hose from the filler cap down to the radiator, with a 90 degree bend and a horizontal section...you need extreme patience and a willingness to see green burps happening. Running the engine seems to have allowed the air to be displaced much more quickly.
  12. mello dude
    Terry, thanks for the radiator fill tip, engine running, I may try that...😉
  13. Terry
    Had a very satisfying shipping day yesterday as my new O2 cable turned up along with the Helibars. There's an eBay mystery with the bars, eBay customer help contacted me to say the package had been received at their shipping centre empty, so the deal was on hold and a refund was being process. Tracking showed the consignment had stalled there too. Imagine my suprise when I received the bars as originally planned! The new O2 sensor cable slipped into place (if you ignore the contortions to fit the clips under the motor) and the MIL fault light is now gone, so I refitted and refilled the radiator (again). Tip for others, the radiator is much easier to fill with the engine running, which seems to stop the annoying airlocks forming; otherwise, this bike is the worst I have seen for slow filling and burps. With repaired forks, working brakes, a working cooling system...I could have gone for a ride, but satisfied myself with a few short launches in my driveway confirming clutch and brakes, and also extinguishing the TC and ABS indicators, so all now checks out electrically. I'll move onto the rear end next to deal with the corrosion effects on the ABS ring and brake disc/bolts. I'm expecting some 90 degree valve stems from Aliexpress today so will see about fitting those to the rims, and also change out the oil and filter. https://youtu.be/iEoRCQvdUJc
  14. Captain 80s
    You could also unplug the headlight(s) for some wiggle room (pull fuse?). I know, technically illegal in the US, but very low risk on a 2 mile, daylight trip.
  15. Terry
    As long as the price was right, there's much satisfaction to be had in a restoration project. Just keep the value of the bike in mind as you spend your money...
  16. Terry
    That sounds like a smart suggestion. If the battery is charged, I know from personal experience a FSC600 Silverwing scooter can run for 30-45 minutes with no input from a stator or RR.
  17. vfrcapn
    Don't forget to bring a fire extinguisher along... Can you disconnect the r/r and run it off the battery to go two miles? Guessing the overheating is due to r/r - stator issues.
  18. Captain 80s
    Put a bunch of main fuses in your pocket and think "cool".
  19. GSP
    Hi folks, 6th gen owner here. When I run the bike (fresh battery), the 30 amp fuse gets super hot, and there is evidence of past overheating. I need to move the bike a short distance, so what’s the easiest way to facilitate this without ending up with a dead bike at the side of the road? Do I just attach a new fuse holder and hope for the best? I really need this to be a quick-ish solution and don’t want to tow.
  20. Dutch724
    It was crashed on the left side. They just threw some paint on it and made it look as neat and clean as possible to get it sold. I was the sucker to buy it.😁 As I take it apart I'm finding damage from where it was laid down. I will fix everything even the cracked frame member that goes to the seat rail. I will most likely paint it red and find some aftermarket stickers to put back on it and it will live happily ever after. 😆
  21. Presson
    Here
  22. Presson

    Picos 2025

    Presson replied to Dutchy's topic in Europe

    Fantastic scenery and roads. But the VF500FII is soooo clean. Lovely. Brings back fond memories....
  23. Captain 80s
    Did I miss the post where it said this was done?
  24. Presson
    Ok, despite what I said: Your starter motor is fine - checked off the bike or via a jump to the +ve side. You have a new or good battery. You get normal indications when you switch on You get a click but no engine rotation when you press the starter. The bike is in neutral and the side stand is down The problem has to be between the battery and the starter motor surely? Reg/rec stuff is irrelevant if the battery is good. Check replace fuses. Check starter relay and wiring to starter motor. Follow the starter diagnostic tree from the manual
  25. SgtMarbles
    The thing is, I did put a fresh, out of the box, new battery in it as my first step to diagnosing this issue. After the bike died I ordered a new battery and switched it out with the exact same result. The voltage drop is 5 volts, it goes from 12.7 - 6.8 With the old battery before I replaced it as per your instructions it was 12.1 - 5.8 I can try and swap yet another battery, but I do not think in any way that this is the source of said issue. I appreciate the input I have received from all of you.
  26. Presson
    For god's sake mate. Put a new and good battery in the thing. Everything you described points that way but you seem to be looking for deeper problems. If the battery is completely knackered you won't be able to bump start it. A charger saying the battery is full is simply saying it's got top voltage. Not ability to current draw. You've said a number of times about bump starting. Is this a clue about a problem coming on. I've pointed you in the direction of the diagnostic tree. I'm done
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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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      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.

      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

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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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