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  2. Fastdruid
    What do you use?
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  4. 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.
  5. Fastdruid
    Oh, one other thing I did see was someone (who had clutch slip after changing to Putoline Ester-Tech) was to clean all the friction plates in petrol and lightly sand the steels with scotchbrite and swap back to Sport4R. I guess I can try that too (apart from the swap to Sport4R as I'm already running that!) 🤣
  6. Fastdruid
    Backstory: Way back in the dim and distant past I used to use my 1988 VFR for commuting. When it was cold the clutch would slip when given full throttle...but only until it warmed up properly. Swapped the engine out (for an FK) for reasons I won't go into now, the only things remaining original was the hydraulic system and the (bike specific) oil (Motul 5100). It still slipped. I'd bought a brand new clutch set (OEM Honda) for the original engine so figured I'd swap them in even though when I checked the old plates they were all in spec. Still did it. Gave up and figured as it only did it while cold I could live with it. Mostly for child and job reasons (I'm now 99.9% WFH) it got parked up for ~11 years. Got it back on the road last year (thread here) ... but now the clutch is slipping on full throttle in the lower gears *all* the time. I'd already replaced the clutch master cylinder (because it was corroded internally). Although the lever isn't original now I've confirmed it's not jamming on slightly. It was a rebuilt M/C and so aftermarket parts. I went through it, checked the heights and conditions of all the plates. Picked the thickest of the friction ones and steels. Replaced the OEM springs (which were still within spec but only just) with new EBC ones (so in theory stiffer too). I swapped oil brand too (to Putoline Sport 4R). I realised I'd missed out the gasket from between the sprocket cover and engine. Replaced that. Double checked fluid was returning in the M/C and the little hole wasn't blocked. Still did it. So now we're left with the only original parts in the entire system being the following. 1) Clutch line - HEL aftermarket. Should be good but I guess there is a chance it's broken down internally. 2) Clutch slave cylinder. Beyond that less likely but could be the "same" issue on the replacement engine which means the following parts. 1) Baskets, pressure plate and release bearing. 2) Pushrod and/or seal. Finally I guess the aftermarket M/C seal/piston kit may not be 100% and a chance isn't letting fluid return quickly enough (which may be why it's now doing it all the time rather than just when cold). Equally while I don't think it's the case I guess the lever may be impinging very slightly. Sticking an original lever isn't too big a deal to do a back to back test with. My initial thoughts are to replace the clutch slave as right now that's one of the two parts that is original to the start of the issue, relatively high mileage (77k) and rebuild the M/C again with an OEM kit. Web!ke had a brand new OEM slave (delivered) for half the UK price so I ordered one of those. If that doesn't solve it I'll replace swap the original clutch line back in to test as well. Any other thoughts before I start swapping more parts?
  7. TimC
    It's been a long time since I owned my ZR-7S, but I seem to remember it did have a decent amount of torque down low. When I first test rode a 6th gen. VFR, I was surprised how it bogged down when I tried to accelerate from a higher gear at low rpms. I was still a relative newbie at the time, with little experience on different bikes and different engine types. Interestingly, I'm on my 3rd bike now, and on my 3rd different engine type - in this case a boxer twin. I've seen the ZR referred to as a 'parts bin special, but to me the ZR was a nice UJM throwback. You could get it with a fairing (ZR-7S) or without (ZR-7). When I bought that first bike, I had been seriously considering a new Yamaha FZ6, but didn't want to sink so much money into a new bike, not knowing if I'd even like riding. Ultimately, for me that Kawasaki turned out to be a terrific introduction to motorcycling!
  8. bmart
    Welcome! Did you do a search on here or the Googles? There's a lot of info about the PAIR system and removing it. I've removed it from a few bikes in the last year and it really made some space!
  9. Presson
    Does your investigation imply that the original ECU has been replaced. If so, would fitting a correct ECU be a better option. I only suggest that as there may be other parameters that were changed in the GE anniversary edition?
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  11. CaptPLG
    Thanks, Terry, I tried yesterday to clear the error but they came back. Investigating further I've noticed that the ECU has a different following PN: 38770-MBG-611 which according to this topic is for a German/Anniversary edition which does have the O2 sensors. I would try to do a O2 delete but I need to know what are the pins for those sensors. If anyone has the pinout diagram of the ECU I would try to do the o2 delete on the ECU connector.
  12. keny
    Ok, I thought they where zinked ones.... Didn't look at the marks on the bolts as stainless usually just used for boat's here. Guess former owner had put stainless bolts then as I sure don't have stainless bolts around.
  13. playdeadbend0r
    Forgive me if this post is completely out of place. I am a new member and a new owner of a Magna 750 Deluxe that I've never ridden. I'm new to motorcycles in fact this is my very first, and the weather is beautiful so I'm anxious to get it rolling. I'm not too far off, but in removing the carbs in order to clean them, I discovered a ton of seemingly additional unnecessary complexity in both the EVAP system and the PAIR system. I removed several of the PAIR valves before I had second thoughts and figured maybe Id better slow down. Now, it's going to be hard to convince me that this system is necessary, however, if someone does so I will put it back. That being said, I doubt that's going to happen, so what do I need to do ultimately in order to make sure that I have done these removals correctly that is, left vents where vents should be, plugged what should be plugged, and basically configured the carbs and fuel system in the most prudent way possible. I'm anxious to get on the road of course, but I'm not anxious to break down so... I'm so happy to be here and I really appreciate any help I could get. Please do move this question to its appropriate location if I've embarrassed myself by putting it in the complete wrong place.
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  15. 3rdgenred
    If I remember correctly, the v4dreams carb builders, were a family? Mom and the boys were rebuilding carbs as dad either wasn’t able to do it any longer, or passed away. Don’t quote me as it’s been a few years since I heard that…
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  18. expvet
    Looking to replace the rear rotor and pads on my 2006 non ABS VFR and am considering aftermarket. Any experience or recommendations on brands?
  19. Fastdruid
    The picture was of an A2-70. That's stainless not zinc!
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  21. keny
    Had a ride today on twisty bits, really like the ZR7S! I can't believe so many bad reviews I have been reading of it, mostly it's performance. For my ride style it's perfect. I like torque in low rpm, as I only rev the engine out now as then on straights as going out on a faster road from a small one. Ok it's no power house at high rpm, but fast enough for me. Actually it feels like a V4 more than a I4 it is. Handling is sweet in the twisty bits, and ride position is sweet also. 😎 Weather not as warm as it looks, after 22 really warm days temps are down to normal here
  22. keny

    Anything goes!

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

    Other VFR and other pics....
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  24. Dutchy
    Here's another one (not mine)
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  27. keny
    The non OEM bolts there are not stainless, just zinked. Added washer's, worked ok.
  28. keny
    Some work processes. First I did rebuild the CBR1000F clutch master cylinder, as I plan to use the clutch as Brake master cylinder on the RC24, Clutch is same size, 14mm, brake is also 14mm vs VFR 16mm, but from 88 on the VFR use a 13mm one. The smaller piston give a little longer pull but also more feel in the brake level. Well there was same kind of mustard like stuff in the M/C as I opened it like in my ZR7S brake M/C Other than cleaning all ait was a straight forward jobb Next up to put brake calipers together Sadly I noticed that the cheap rebuild kit had a catch, the rubbers for the sliding pins are missing 🤔 So they are now ordered as the wear plates for the brake pads. So a wait needed before I can mount the front brake
  29. mello dude
    Gimme!! Where do I put my deposit?
  30. Terry
    The VFR does run sluggishly below 3k anyway. I'd suggest clearing the fault register and seeing if the fault comes back.
  31. bmart
    YES!
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  33. mello dude
    Wish Honda would make a 1300 with a simular fairing like that Kawi..... All the good bikes seem to be sold in Europe..
  34. keny
    Must say I really like this ZR7S Kawasaki! First it has really comfortable ergonomic, even more than the Bandit! Second it has a sporty front geometry so steering is fast, I like that! Suspension is not sport bike hash but still not to soft, actually on firm side of comfortable suspension. Brakes are good. Engine is sure old school, it doesn't rev as high as the Bandit, but it has lots of power in low rpm, torque, so nicer to ride around in lower rpm, ride lacy, but still power enough to be fun as you rev it out. Ok, power animal here, but enough to have fun in the twisty roads I mostly ride. Happy so far really 😎
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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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