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  2. LilJumpy
    Hello everyone, I recently picked up a 98 vfr800 and after riding for some time, I started to notice that my clutch lever doesn't feel as "tight" as it was when I bought it, and have noticed a grinding feeling in the lever when the clutch is released and the bike is in neutral, I can also hear a slight grinding sound from the engine during this. Bike currently has around 32k miles on it. Also recently had an issue where the bike wouldn't go into gear at a stop with clutch pulled all the way in, went from second to neutral and couldn't get it into first without stomping on the gear lever. Any help would be much appreciated, or if there's another forum with similar symptoms, i would also appreciate a link of possible.
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  5. Presson
    So very tall and flexible. Reminds me of a BSB friend.
  6. Elisha
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  7. Dutchy
    Being Dutch (not the tiniest people) make them even smaller...... Here my pal Kees on his 125 Ducati scrambler. 2000km in a week's mountain riding no problem either...
  8. Presson
    Welcome and a great choice of bike. The 8th Gen is a hugely reliable machine with many of the little niggles on previous versions ironed out. Very little in the way of reports of stuff failing so if you are in to spannering you might be disappointed about how little needs attention. Change the oil and filter every year (assuming you're doing 12 k miles or less). Keep the brake and clutch fluid fresh, keep an eye on brake pads and chain tension - chain adjustment is so easy on these but don't run it on the tight side otherwise you will feel vibes through the bars. I would definitely go to the download section of this site and get yourself the full service manual ( here's the link to the version that covers all the subtypes) https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/files/file/271-2014-vfr800f2015-vfr800x-service-manual/ The only other thing I'd suggest is if you are in an area where it rains a lot, fit a hugger to protect the rear shock better. Mine is the Pyramid version which when fitted extends down in front of the swingarm to protect the shock linkage bearings. I've also got a fender extender on the front to stop grit sandblasting the front head; but I am in the UK ! Ah, just seen you are in Florida. So I guess it's hugely dry or, occasionally extremely wet...Sorry about the climate change issue
  9. Presson
    Those old bikes always look tiny
  10. Oldred
    If they're the later mirrors it looks like mine have already been changed!
  11. Oldred
    So today stripped off the front calipers and stripped them for inspection, found quite a bit of crud in the fluid reservoir so doesn't look like anyone has been in there for some time, while in there I discovered a small spring clip which looks like it fits in the circular recess in the base of the reservoir? Not really sure what it does though? There was quite a bit of corrosion under the dust seals which pushed them out of their groove and was making the pistons stick Just pulled the trigger on all the parts needed to do a full overhaul of the brakes back and front, pistons weren't too bad but had some pitting so they went in the bin with all the rubbers etc. Any suggestions for gold paint to tidy the calipers up before I rebuild them? Still looking into the ignition switch, looking at photos it looks like I will be able to transfer my lock onto the new switch but if not I'll just have to live with an odd ignition key.
  12. Dutchy
    Skippy went riding with friends today
  13. JZH
    I wouldn't fit anything other than an OEM Shindengen (or Tour Max), but even that would have to be the right version (i.e., the aftermarket replacement for the updated OEM version, not for the original OEM version (assuming such a thing is still sold--hopefully not). Most people around here upgrade to a MOSFET or Series-type reg-rec, rather than simply replace like for like. Ciao, JZH
  14. JZH
    Do you mean the headlight adjuster is stripped, so turning the adjuster creates no movement of the beam? I don't know about the 6th gen, but the 5th gens have metal adjuster screws which thread into nylon/plastic threaded pieces. It seems like it would certainly be possible to strip the threads out of them, rendering them useless. The only fix would be to open the headlight unit(s) and replace the plastic parts with others (salvaged from a damaged/broken headlight unit, most likely). I only know this because I have taken my headlight unit apart to fit xenon projectors. Assuming the 6th gen's headlight units (I think you have two, R and L?) are manufactured the same way (and they may not be!), the headlight unit can be "baked apart" by putting it into an oven for 7-10min or so. (Do this only after the oven has been heated--and then turned off!) The heat softens the butyl sealant between the clear plastic lens and the black plastic housing. There are usually some plastic clips that need to be gently released, too. The butyl can usually just be re-heated and re-used, unless you scoop it out or too much slops out (all over your headlight--not good!) Be careful, and it should be fine to re-use. If you don't have butyl sealant holding your headlight together, the headlight may be glued together, in which case "all bets are off", and you'd be better off finding a second-hand headlight on eBay. Good luck. Ciao, JZH
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  16. newdweeb
    Hello everyone, I’m new to this forum and have just purchased a 2015 VFR Interceptor with 1,300 miles on it. Not sure if I overpaid, but it’s been ridden so little I though it was a deal. has original everything. Starts & rides incredibly smooth. Every thing works like new. Any suggestions on maintnance? things I should know, or expect? Thanks for the feedback.
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  18. expvet
    I recently replaced the upper cowl which houses the headlights. The manual has a pretty good detailed section showing the removal and refitting process. But as the prior poster stated, the adjustment screws are accessible without headlight removal. Here are two videos showing you how.
  19. keny
    Well carbs off, intake rubbers hard as a rock, new ones ordered so just a wait for them also. Well better get into the carbs during that And for that heat shield, non on my 86 ither But I wonder if my former low vin 86 had one, it had some other other bits I has not seen on other RC24's, like small heat guards on the silencers/mufflers behind passenger fotpegs
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    Anything goes!

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

    Other VFR and other pics....
  21. Terry
    The engine has to be above a certain rpm speed to generate enough oil pressure to shut off the switch/oil light. Grum is likely correct that what you are seeing is an engine that is stalling when hot, and the oil light simply comes on as it is dying. The VFR does not have an automatic shutdown; it requires a switch e.g. ignition, killswitch, sidestand switch to interrupt the ignition, or the tip-over switch which shuts off the fuel pump. In the case of low oil pressure, the engine will happily continue to self-destruct with just the warning light illuminated, same applies to excessive temperatures. The fault could be as simple as no fuel reaching the carbs due to a failing fuel pump. When the engine dies, does it feel the same as running out of fuel i.e. gradual loss of power? An electrical fault is likely to be something more sudden. You could also have a vacuum forming in the fuel tank stopping fuel flow, due to a blocked tank vent. If so, if you open the fuel cap when your engine stalls, you might hear a whoosh as air is sucked in. Being in CA, your bike will also have the emmissions gear like a charcoal cannister which might be clogged.
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  23. Grum
    Based on your comments and questions asked. Think the best suggestion is to locate a reputable motorcycle repair specialist and have them assess your bike. I've never owned a 750 but if it was mine, and assuming the fault was electrical, as a starting point, I'd have a close inspection of the Ignition Pulse Generator coils as they can become heat sensitive. Continuity checks of the wiring to the ICM, coil resistance checks hot and cold etc. You could run the Fuel Cut Relay in a bypassed mode for testing, just in case you're fuel pump is being disabled by a heat sensitive faulty FCR. You could take some voltage measurements - What is the Voltage on the Black/White wire for the ICM etc. when the engine dies, are you still measuring 12v? Good Luck.
  24. Oldred
    Todays update, Japan source failed, no longer available, so thought I'd have a look at fixing the ignition switch. Got the keyswitch out and split the switch from the lock and found that the detents of the switch are in the switch side but the switch can go beyond the contacts and loose continuity, twist the switch back a little and contact is made again. So plan B is get a replacement ignition switch assembly and swap the switch part on to my lock part, anybody tried this, the replacement would need to be a faithfull copy of the original though. There seem to be numerous ignition switch units available from various sources are any particular ones better than others as there is a wide range of prices? Thanks
  25. airwalk
    Possibly, there are,however, many other details to account for. Exhaustive volumes available on the whole area/subject, research will offer a bunch of other options &/or requirements . Short answer, maybe, for awhile.
  26. voodoo
    I really love those "bacon slicer" engines!
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  28. Dutchy
    .....With a few pals from the club we did offer to buy some 8 bikes. "Problem" is that this large mc dealer has no knowledge/feeling with old Italian bikes, so they had an "expert" from Bonhams value the lot. Including their fee..... This expert cane to €1,5mio for the lot... They reckon there will be plenty fools who will readily part from their cash... I did fancy a small Guzzi 125 scrambler, engine not loose/piston stuck. For a museum/collector this doesnot matter. But I RIDE my bikes.... A pal picked up a perfect restored/refurbished/runnjng fine one earlier this year in Italy for €2k. So them asking €4k (Bonham reckons €6k..) for one that will not turn over (yet) is a bit silly imho
  29. keny
    Scrub in ride done on local nice road's The Road 5's felt great 👍 really confidence inspiring I'm also impressed whit fuel mileage, have not hit reserve yet! But should have ridden around the block before stopped.... Oh well As you see, kms, not miles
  30. rc24dk
    Did you offer/bid on anything ?
  31. BluRoad
    $7800 I'm offering my beautiful Honda 750 V-4 Interceptor. This bike has a unique history — originally supplied by Honda UK as one of three Press Fleet bikes for the 1986 introduction of the new VFR Interceptor. Accompanied by a white and a red example, these three bikes were used for road tests, magazine shoots, etc. When that assignment was completed, a staff member of "Motor" magazine, Rex, requested to purchase one of the bikes. Honda agreed, and Rex chose the blue — this very bike. The following year Rex accepted a position with Ford in Detroit and shipped the VFR to Michigan. After lots of bureaucratic haggling the bike was successfully imported with a Michigan title. Rex kept the bike for the next 37 years and 18,000 miles till he offered it to me last year with the promise that I would refurbish it for its next 37 years and find its next caretaker. This VFR: With 18,161 miles, this bike has had a full mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. My goal is always to retain as much originality as possible while bringing the bike as a whole up to whatever standard I can achieve — in this case I would put it at a 9 out of 10. ALL of the mechanical systems are inspected, repaired, replaced, rebuilt; whatever was needed (a partial list is below). Cosmetically, I chose to professionally repaint the wheels and both large side fairings along with several small parts. The rest of the paintwork is original, to my knowledge; color-sanded, buffed and polished. The bike has a few small flaws, which I photographed as well as I could and are included in a detailed photo album (see link below). The seat vinyl wasn't up to the rest of the bike so it was professionally recovered in the correct color and texture. The electrical system is inspected, cleaned and works flawlessly. This bike has the Euro handlebar switchgear with a few extra features, compared to the US models, and several other differences. The only significant modification are the aftermarket SuperTrapp slip-on mufflers. To import the bike, Rex needed to replace the mufflers with US-spec mufflers and in the ensuing years the originals were lost. These SuperTrapps are in near-perfect condition with hi-heat powder coat on the black pipes and many hours spent refurbishing the aluminum mufflers. They are tunable and I have the additional discs to allow future changes. And they allow that unique V-4 music — they sound great. My background: I've operated V4 Dreams (.com) for the past 15 years, rescuing and re-homing classic V-4 Hondas. This bike is #42 and will be one of my final projects. Included are all the importation documentation, my work & parts receipts, original UK owners manual, tool kit, Clymer service manual and two keys. The Illinois title is clear and clean, in my name. Some of the service items: Carburetors rebuilt/tuned/synced Spark plugs Valve adjustment Compression check Oil/filter change w/Honda oil Hardwired stator connector Full silicone coolant hose replacement w/Honda coolant New tires; Bridgestone BT46, original sizes Rebuild forks with Progressive brand springs Upgraded steering head bearings All hydraulics fully rebuilt; brakes, clutch Venhill stainless brake lines, in black OEM fuel petcock replaced, new fuel lines/filter Many misc. fairing fasteners replaced Disassembly to frame & engine, full detailing No disappointments, contact me with questions. Thanks for your interest. Joe joe.nelson@ymail.com Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBv3u8
  32. Dutchy
    @V4 Rosso spotted a picture of my -sold since- RC51 in an Ebay add. I contacted the seller and he promptly added photo credit https://www.ebay.nl/itm/176402896455?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11051.m43.l1123&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=6731c70f86b245f186efdb8beb3b4f2f&bu=44709689102&osub=-1~1&crd=20240614045036&segname=11051
  33. racerreid
    Where is the oil pressure sensor located? Perhaps it is shorting?
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      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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      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.

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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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