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  2. Timuli
    The cam shaft grinder gave such values that the intake valve is 2.4mm open TDC and the Exhaust valve 2.1mm open TDC. I set the Intake valve 2.2mm open TDC and had to set the intake camshaft to 3 degrees advance, lobe center 99 degrees. I opened the exhaust valve 2.1 mm TDC and I had to put exhaust camshaft advance 2 degrees, lobe center 100.5 degrees. The original intake camshaft opening was 1.5mm The original exhaust camshaft opening was 2.8mm I did a quick test drive and it felt good, well next week I will have a new dynorun and will it be another disappointment or a place to smile.
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  4. Captain 80s
    NOT necessary. I've eliminated the EVAP and PAIR on multiple bikes. Reduce clutter and weight. Increase access and reliability. The PAIR valves on my ST1100 were DONE. The diaphragms were just goo. Ran SO much better.
  5. adkfinn
    I installed the sargent pins years ago and like them. I usually do not make mods that can't be easily reversed, this was an exception. Overall I like them, and it makes my use of the passenger seat area as on-bike storage convenient and easy.
  6. Captain 80s
    Welcome! (that stupid windscreen on the ST has now been cut down to something below Low Bridge Warning height)
  7. JimCMA
    Hi, I'm thinking how to have quick release pins on the rear seat cowl so I wouldn't need to carry a driver to get under the seat if needed. I searched just a bit, but didn't see anything. I could use wing bolts or the like, but wondering if there's a better looking solution. I think Sargent has pins, but you'd need to drill out the threads. Anyone do this?
  8. TimC
    Congrats on that sweet 5th gen!! 🙂
  9. JimCMA
    Thanks for the info! I heard the linked brakes can be "fun" to bleed, but I haven't looked at them yet. I do have the Service Manual. As far as the brakes, I noticed that these are quite a bit more grabby than any other bikes I've owned. Not necessarily a complaint, just something to get used to I guess. I've read that people have de-linked them, but I'll see how they play out.
  10. Skids
    I fitted EBC to my 1200 after one of the OEM discs warped, no issues at all. Brakes are ridiculously good on the 1200 from standard so difficult to know if they're better, but they certainly don't feel worse. HTH.
  11. Skids
    No idea about your model of bike I'm afraid but I deleted the PAIR system on my current 01 VFR, my old 08 VFR and the 98 VFR prior to that and all ran much smoother at low revs without it.
  12. keny
    Hade to get the CBR600 out for a change Still a fun motorcycle, 40 min ride and my hands go numb...
  13. keny

    Anything goes!

    Images added to a gallery album owned by keny in Member's Gallery

    Other VFR and other pics....
  14. Captain 80s
    Ok. Good luck.
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  16. Fastdruid
    Well, thing is that they hydraulic system is the only thing in common between the original and replacement engine *AND* the only thing I've changed in the re-commissioning (where the slip became worse).
  17. Fastdruid
    Thanks for the offer but the EBC ones made no bloody difference.
  18. Grum
    For Info - The Service Manual has a Typo error and lists a DTC of 24 instead of the correct code of 23. The Reference of Page 5-52 is for the correct Code 23. See attached.
  19. Skids
    Wow, even less mileage than mine, there can't be many more left out there. Welcome Although mine hadn't been ridden for several years, I went over her with a fine tooth comb; brakes, suspension, full engine service, new fluids and tyres and some other stuff. If you want to read about it, link is in my sig below. Please keep us informed of your progress.
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  21. Terry
    Cool bikes! I'm also partial to an ST, I had a 1990 1100 for 40,000km and now have a well-used 2004 1300 to go with my yellow VFR.
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  24. JimCMA
    ...definitely familiar! I'm debating a top case. I have full luggage on my ST1100, so thinking about keeping this guy as clean as possible. The only issue being the commute to the office and carrying a laptop 🤔 1st world problem for sure. Here's my hauler. Can go about 300 miles on one tank
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  26. bmart
    Looks sharp, from a brutha from a different mutha. 🙂
  27. JimCMA
    Hi all, I've been looking for the right 5th gen for several years now and finally came across it this last week, a 2000 in yellow with 7k miles, yes, 7k...she needs more love. Already the proud owner of a trusty ST1100 for long hauls, and comfy cruises. My first impression is that the VFR is like a controllable rocket. What is it someone said, if the ST1100 and the VFR were women, you'd marry the ST, and date the VFR...I didn't say it, I'm just reporting what I read 😉 Also, I've been the custodian for eight motorcycles to date, and never thought I'd own a yellow until I saw a 2000 VFR. I do pretty much all my own maintenance and repairs, so I may be asking a few questions. Even though this bike has no milage, I'll spend this weekend changing the oil, brake fluid, flushing the coolant and doing the chain because you never know when they were last done - clean slate. Happy to finally be in the club.
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  32. keny
    Great, seem it's the ultimate ride for a old frat to 😂even I'm not that old but have owned a bunch of different motorcycles 😁 Seems my thing whit motorcycle's is to enjoy twisty roads whit a motorcycle that ride them in comfort whit a flexible engine
  33. Thumbs
    Abranet 320 gives a nice crisp finish I’ve still got those competition springs if you want them
  34. Captain 80s
    320 or 400 wet / dry, that I swap out for a fresh piece often.
  35. Fastdruid
    What do you use?
  36. Captain 80s
    I think scuffing the metals radially is gonna be the ticket. Has made the difference in my used, but in spec, clutches that don't feel quite as crisp as they should. Cleaned the frictions, scuffed the metals and thoroughly cleaned them, new EBC springs. Zero issues. Now I do it every time I have a clutch apart. Excellent feel, no chatter or harsh engagement. I go a little more aggressive than 3M, but I think it would still make the difference. I don't think it has anything to do with your hydraulic system.
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    1. HispanicSlammer

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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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