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  2. keny
    What can I say, fall is here Local Ducati club had a fall ride to my favorite cafe The DesertX is a nice looking motorcycle in my eyes. On way home on fresh smooth tarmac Lovely fall day for a spin
  3. JZH
    Great ideas, guys. I think I have a solution, which I will discuss with my builder. Maybe not the permanent solution, but maybe... (A pallet stacker weighs about 600-800kg, and they generally have polyurethane wheels.) So, although I'm a traditionalist and would prefer a solid concrete floor, the garage's existing floor could work, but the soft wood isn't very durable and the fibreboard underlay contributes slightly to floor movement. I'm not thrilled about a wooden floor in any case, but Bren's idea about using marine ply got me thinking, Why not use the existing wood floor (and which is already pre-cut to size!) to provide some solidity on top of the terra cotta tiles, but instead of it also sitting on top of the 7mm fibreboard, removing the fibreboard and putting the wood underneath the 7mm PVC interlocking tiles? The "sandwich" of my garage floor would therefore be exactly the same thickness as before, so I could get the threshold raised and the doors trimmed right away--even before getting the PVC tiles from the UK. The only other option I'm thinking about right now would involve pouring a layer of self-leveling compound on top of the tiles and building up the sandwich from there--maybe substituting thinner marine ply for the soft wood if the SLC makes it too thick. Or, maybe I could forget about the SLC and pour a 30mm layer of concrete directly on top of the tiles? I'm not sure that's a good idea or not, frankly. Would 30mm of concrete (on top of tiles on top of 90mm of concrete) be as functional as 120mm of concrete? But it would result in a totally uninsulated floor, that's for sure! I've ordered some samples of the aforementioned PVC tiles and I'll have more thoughts about this garage floor dilemma later. Now, back to painting and flooring the house above...oh, and re-furbishing the kitchen. Ciao, JZH
  4. Scvfr
    Changed my crossrunner stickers to oem vfr ones, I think they look a lot better.
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  5. Scvfr
    I used a hairdryer to heat them up and then using a finger nail I pulled up a corner then pulled them off,mostly came off in large pieces.
  6. JZH
    Was that all from ChatGPT? FYI, I believe the VFR connectors are Sumitomo HW series, and they are not located at the ECU, but near the throttle bodies. Sumitomo connectors often have the part numbers moulded into them in very tiny characters. Certainly the Toyota OEM ones do. Thanks for the reminder about the VFR re-flash--I will need to do that, too! Ciao, JZH
  7. Thumbs
    How did you get the original stickers off, just rip them?
  8. Scvfr
    Changed the crossrunner stickers to Oem vfr ones,I think it looks much better.
  9. Presson
    I knew it was there somewhere. The 8 Gen MOSFET reg/rec has a self test function for the complete charging system at each switch on but the codes are not stored so you have to read them off immediately. Page 19-7 of the manual refers.
  10. Presson
    You switch on, the fuel pump primes, press start and you get a click but no start. This sounds like a battery or starter fault or a fault on one of the switches ( clutch/ side stand) or one of the diodes ( clutch/ neutral) or on a relay. I suppose you could have a problem on the charging circuit but as Terry pointed out, that is not going to prevent the engine starting and running if the battery is good. I would: 1. Check DTC codes to eliminate confusion from problems there. 2. Do as Captain 80s suggested by trying the starter from a car battery but eliminating the bike battery. If the starter turns you'll know it's a bad battery problem. I wasn't absolutely clear that you've done this already. 3. If no starter function, try 2 with clutch pulled in and side stand up - worth giving the side stand switch a good clean. If you get a get a starter motor function at this point you can be sure it's a switch problem. 3. If no solution, follow the diagnostic procedure for the starter system on page 6-3 of the manual that will work through every part of the system down to the switches and diodes. You'll need a good battery. 4. Do the checks on the charging system from page 19-4 of the manual. Good luck
  11. SgtMarbles
    Jumped the cables with the same result. Oil level is at the same level the service manual instructs. The motor is not hydro locked. I pulled out the regulator rectifier and found that it is not stopping current from the wrong direction. It also will not allow me to forward bias the diodes. I will still be inspecting the starter motor itself. Cheers!
  12. V4 Rosso
    The tiles look like a good surface/foundation for an epoxy floor.
  13. Captain 80s
    There is a chance that the battery is so damaged that it is impeding a good battery from making a difference. I've had that happen multiple times over the last few decades. If it was me, I would eliminate the bike battery and jump right to the battery cables (carefully) to absolutely take that possibility out. Then I would apply voltage directly to the starter, or the starter side of the relay to see if the starter is operational. The click is likely telling you that the relay is working. How does your oil level look? Maybe remove your plugs and see if you are hydro locked for some reason. Grasping, but these are all still possibilities.
  14. SgtMarbles
    I hooked up some jumper cables to the car and bike, still the same result. No start, no crank, just a click. The bike died while it was running so im just trying to grasp why the starter motor would have any confliction? I also don’t understand why the bike wouldn’t bump start, I have done it countless times before.
  15. Crusty1
    Hi Crusty1, Thank you for your donation of --. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
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  16. Crusty1
    found a thread with part numbers to cobble one together with CBR600 parts. Anyone tired this?
  17. Worfje
    1. the 1998 Honda VFR800-FIW (bought in 2006 with 25.000 km, now at 135.000 km)
  18. mmi64
    Thanks - I'll look for some wheel nuts. I do already use an anti pinch pin on my Multistrada but I don't think that's an option for the VFR. I have now chosen a bike, a 2010 plate, paid deposit and picking up on Monday...
  19. LEGEND
    BLS! I still have the foot peg lowering brackets on my 2007 VFR! I was working at McClellan with VA at the time and picked up the lowering blocks from you in person. The first 20 years of riding for me was on used bikes…..going from memory….. 1979 Kawasaki KZ400 1980 Honda CB400T 1978 Honda CB400 x2 1981 Kawasaki CSR 305 bought it to flip and eventually sold it with minimum profit but enjoyed the challenge 1974 CB750 1977 CB750 1985 Honda VF700 1994 Honda PC800 Bought the rest brand new..always left over models 2001 Kawasaki ZR7S 2003 Suzuki Bandit1200S 2006 Honda CBR1000RR 2006 Honda VTX 1300S 2007 Honda VFR800 2008 Suzuki Bking 2011 NT700V I still own and enjoy the last three on the list.
  20. Tirso
    This covers the physical connections, but firmware will be an issue. Though I started thinking that maybe the patch we used in early '20 to fix the problematic PC5s could provide a way to convert other PC5's for 5th and 6th Gen VFRs. After a conversation with ChatGPT, It may be possible. If you want to read the entire conversation or TL;DR Perfect — here’s a donor checklist you can use if you go hunting for a Power Commander V (PCV) to convert for your 1998–2001 VFR800 (5th-gen) with the B16-005.02.ddat patch: ✅ Best Donor Candidates Look for PCVs originally sold for Honda inline-4 sportbikes, ideally of the same late-90s/early-2000s era: Honda CBR600RR / CBR600F4i (’01–’06) Honda CBR929RR / CBR954RR (’00–’03) Honda CBR1000RR (early models, ’04–’07) Why: These all use sequential 4-cylinder injection, similar TPS scaling, and ECU signal types compatible with the VFR. Harnesses are often pinned in a similar Sumitomo layout, which makes repinning/adapting easier. ⚠️ Usable, but may need more harness work Other Honda PCV units for inline-4s outside the above years. They can still be repinned and patched, but the harness plugs may differ more significantly. ❌ Poor Donor Choices (avoid) Twin-cylinder units (SV650, Ducati, VTR1000, etc.) — firmware/table layout is totally different. Inline-3 or 6-cylinder PCVs — wrong number of injector drivers. ATV/snowmobile PCVs — not even close on harness or firmware scaling. 🔎 What to Check Before Buying Connector type The VFR uses Sumitomo HM090-style connectors at the ECU. If your donor harness doesn’t match, you’ll need to repin or build an adapter. Injector count Must be a 4-injector unit. Some PCVs for bikes with secondary injectors (CBR1000RR, GSX-Rs) have “8-injector” variants. Avoid those unless you’re ready to cap off the extra set. Dynojet part number Dynojet PCV part numbers are usually 16-xxx for Honda. Example: PCV #16-021 (CBR600RR). Those are good donor bases. 📌 After You Get One Connect it to WinPEP 8. Flash B16-005.02.ddat via Support → Send Data File. Confirm in PCV software that the unit now identifies as a VFR800 1998–2001. Check harness vs. your VFR ECU pinout, and repin if needed.
  21. RC1237V
    I don't remember the brand of tiles, it was over 10 years ago. They did not look as solid as those that you have pictured, so you may have better luck. Do you know how much the pallet stacker weighs, and does it have solid rubber or plastic wheels? Also if it can turn on a dime, that creates an insane amount of twisting force under the footprint of the machine, as most can turn just a shade under 90 degrees (in their own profile). I have never seen a professional workshop garage use any synthetic tiles - always concrete, bare or painted. Not trying to argue, just giving you food for thought to save potential heartache/wallet ache... That tile floor would be great, but like you said the first time you drop a jack stand or large adjustable wrench, or anything else heavy, it will crack and break.... The wood might be fine for awhile, but debris from the pallet loader wheels will probably get pushed into the wood if it is soft enough. Another concern is getting all your racks bolted to the concrete below for best integrity, you will likely need to cut through all the layers to achieve that anyway. It looks like the floor is opening up the proverbial "Can of worms" causing a project within the project. I can hear all the old-timers I used to work with, they would always say, "Do it once - Do it right" and I'm sure you will knock it out of the park with whatever you decide! Looking forward to seeing the progress as it comes to fruition.
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  23. Bren
    @JZH If it was me.....I'd lift the timber floor boards and use adhesive to fix down 18mm marine plywood (WBP) on top of the tiles. Hard wearing and will add even more insulation. Your pallet loader will run over it fine and all load will be transferred down through to the tiles. A coat of sealer if you wish to resist stains. Leave a gap at the edges of 10mm for movement. Trim the door down to suit and it'll be good.
  24. bmart
    No Greg? 🙂
  25. JZH
    My Power Commander collection: FYI, the PCII's connectors are made by Furukawa and the PCIII/PCV connectors are made by Sumitomo (spare terminals and seals are readily available for both types, but no re-wiring should be necessary--they're either plug-n-play or they aren't). (I've also confirmed that my PCV was intended for a 2009 VFR800F.) Looking at the wiring diagrams for the early and late US-spec and EU-spec 5th gens, I believe they all use the same connections for the Sumitomo 10P connector. I also looked at the 6th gen wiring diagrams and they all appear to use the same connections (although I didn't check the actual pin assignments), which probably explains why the 2009 PCV works on my 2000 RC46. I have some other Honda wiring diagrams to hand, but I checked a few of them and none of the other bikes used the 10P Sumitomo connector. It is still possible that someone could still make a non-VFR PC work on a VFR, but that would require some wiring diagram studying and connector changing/re-pinning. Good luck! Ciao, JZH
  26. JZH
    Here's what is there now: I pulled up some of the interlocking boards in one corner, showing the tiles. I think there's 9cm or so of concrete underneath (TBC). The wood boards sit on top of 7mm green fiberboard insulation, which together equal 3cm. I can pull up all the boards and expose the tile, but tools dropped onto those tiles will probably crack them, so I want to do something... Removing all the tiles to get down to the concrete would be a huge hassle/mess. I was never a big fan of plastic garage floors to begin with, but I'm not seeing a lot of other good options! Of course, just leaving the wood flooring in place could also be an option, but I'm not sure how long it would last as an active garage floor. The pallet stacker would probably drive over it with no problem. The brick wall in the photo above will be coming out (it is not load-bearing), and there are some other gaps in the tiling which I could fill with additional boards. Plus, the wood & fibreboard together would provide the most insulation of any of the other options... I do have to decide what I'm going to do pretty soon, though, because in order to get the doors open I will have to deal with the threshold and trim the doors accordingly! Ciao, JZH
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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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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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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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