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slowf2337
63 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 25 Dec 2007 Last seen 8 Jun 2009
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Last 50 of 63- Fork Tube Allen Bolt Removal - Help! Did you compress the fork when you had the spring installed? You actually want to extend the fork and pull on the top out spring. If you don't still have the fork on the bike reinstall it, the spring and all the…
- Valve Clearance Engine Tuning I have to disagree about the statement above about valve clearance getting tighter with wear. Wear all depends on the engine and the material used in the construction of the valve being used. Most valves increase lash…
- Pictures Of 09 Vfr? [image: View Post]VF1000R, on Jun 2 2009, 10:25 PM, said: [image: View Post]VFRgenius, on Jun 2 2009, 07:12 PM, said: [image: View Post]soichiro, on Jun 2 2009, 08:37 PM, said: HUH? Looks identical to me. Only…
- I've Discovered The Holy Grail Of 6th Gen Surge! Reason #902 why well tuned carbs are better then FI.
- Having Trouble Maintaining Proper Chain Tension I would guess you are adjusting it to tight and you are stretching it. When the manual says the slack should be "X" it should require zero force while moving the chain up and down to get that measurement. A chain is not…
- Chain And Sprockets [image: View Post]Monk, on May 22 2009, 11:17 AM, said: Who sales "neat" ( I live in the 50/60's) looking sprocks? ......... Monk :blink: :blink:
- Best Method For Peening Chain Rivet [image: View Post]JTG, on May 10 2009, 01:43 PM, said: No offense to any of the above methods but I wouldn't use anything but the RIGHT tool for the job. My last bike was a Honda Magna and the owner had put the new…
- Bar Ends They were originally made to meet requirements for a non-hollow bar end that many race organizations have.
- How Many Miles Are You Getting From A O/ring Chain? I get 20k out of a street bike chain and I lube it some times but I don't do anything special.
- 2bro's Vale I thought the second can was a storage container.
- My "track Use" Vfr I don't think you are going to have much success with the components you are using on the front end. If you are going to trust your life to some old junk parts, just don't push it to hard when you get on track because…
- Changing Own Tires Make sure the bead seat is a little wet with some soapy water and take out the valve core they slow down air entering the tire. That usually does it. If not put a ratchet strap around the outer surface of the tire tread…
- 6th Gen Rear Suspension Questions. Set your sag and adjust the rear rebound so the rear comes up with out going to slow or fast. The rebound is hard to describe, just play with it. You will never get it perfect especially with the stock shock. That's all…
- Patches On Leather Jackets I learned to sew by putting patches on my leathers as a youngster. I wear a leather jacket at work and put on the patch and stripes myself. Give it a go. IT ALL MAKES PERFECT SENSE NOW! This whole "flat black" thing is…
- Gas Mileage Not Up To Spec If you guys are riding in this weather and you aren't getting your engine up to operating temp that could effect your mileage quite a bit even if your thermostats are working. On the track it is common practice to tape…
- Gas Mileage Not Up To Spec [image: View Post]vanion2, on Feb 13 2009, 01:58 PM, said: Also remember that colder air = denser air and more fuel is needed to keep the Air/Fuel ratio correct. Even without the Ethanol crap they put in fuel you would…
- Why A Torque Wrench Is Worth The Money.... [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Feb 22 2009, 03:48 PM, said: [image: View Post]vanion2, on Feb 22 2009, 03:52 PM, said: [image: View Post]gmtech94, on Feb 22 2009, 11:26 AM, said: This should be an easy fix ,just drill…
- Why A Torque Wrench Is Worth The Money.... I'm sure you could get it welded back on. Find some one who is good with a tig and they should be able to fix it.
- Longlife Chain Lube Having to adjust your chain tension more then once in the life of a chain is a sure indication that you keep your chain adjusted too tight.
- '95 Vfr750 Conversion The 954 shock will never work on an NT650. The shock is much longer on an NT and the mounting points are fixed.
- What Size Brembo Master Cylinder? [image: View Post]veefer800canuck, on Jan 14 2009, 12:34 AM, said: Stick as closely as possible to the OEM standard for M/cyl bore. Radial master cylinder size numbers do not correlate to at all to the dimentions given…
- What Size Brembo Master Cylinder? You can get the switches but they don't work well from what I've heard. The light doesn't come on some times during slow stops. This will work correctly with the race one http://www.yoyodynet...roductid=BRP501 or you…
- What Size Brembo Master Cylinder? I would call http://www.yoyodyneti.com/ and ask what they recomend as a radial replacement for master cylinder you are using.
- What Size Brembo Master Cylinder? [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Jan 13 2009, 10:42 PM, said: Sorry - which would be too touchy w/ the 19x20? The F3 or the GSXR? Or both? You're saying the GSXR has a larger swept area o nthe rotor due to bigger pads and…
- What Size Brembo Master Cylinder? [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Jan 13 2009, 10:30 PM, said: Thanks very much! Have you tried a 19x20? /have any input on that size for this application? I have thought about throwing the brembo on my V7 bike but I've…
- What Size Brembo Master Cylinder? [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Jan 13 2009, 07:07 AM, said: I am using CBR600F3 calipers on the bike , but they appear to be about the same as the VFR parts(I know, appearances can be deceiving...) They are the same as…
- What Size Brembo Master Cylinder? The 16x18 is for single caliper motards. I would get the 19x18. I have the 19x20 on my gsxr (four piston calipers) and it is a bit firm. The nice thing about the radial is you can adjust the take up point quite a bit.…
- Tire Balancer ? [image: View Post]Bren, on Jan 13 2009, 07:05 AM, said: Having never balanced my own tyres can anyone explain how these stands work. Is it that the heaviest point, usually near the valve, should be bottom dead centre?…
- Diy Bike Lift. Those look nice and all but for my projects I usually do the following and have done well with it since I was 10. I even use the same steps for working on stuff in my job sitting next to my 5k tool box. Step 1) find…
- Exhaust Modification Questions I've helped do some Ti welding on some heat shields. We have a chamber that we fill with argon, but Ti is so picky that you have to purge the chamber for well over an hour to stop it from burning though.
- Airhawk Seat Cushions - Do They Work? I don't know or care what you wear but a lot of long ride seat problems can be eliminated by switching from cotton to underarmour or bike shorts.
- My 2005 Vfr's Top Speed Is 137, What's Wrong? My friends 6th gen will do 155 indicated easy, so will my 4th gen.
- Oh Man Now What All I can say is wow. You must have to use a wheel barrow for your balls when you get off your bike. :blink:
- 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) While I've got easy access to the new shock, what base line settings are people using? Baseline? Sag? Preload? Rebound? Spring rate? Don't talk that advanced jargon to me, I will be happy just to have a shock that…
- My Brakes Suck Back bleading from the calipers up (by pushing in the pistons a little) after flushing helps sometimes. Don't forget to bleed the banjo bolt at the master cylinder.
- Thanks For The Good Times [image: View Post]timmythecop, on Oct 6 2008, 10:55 PM, said: enjoy the MERZ, as I'm sure you aint pushing a Mercury. (sorry, but thats a rookie cop mistake):rolleyes: I don't know about cops but most people seem to…
- Thanks For The Good Times I gave it up for a few years after a close friend lost his lower left leg to a drunk driver. It took me several years to enjoy bikes again. Enjoy the Merc.
- Fz1 Forks Anyone? A friend of mine has an early FZ1 and I adjusted his suspension for him. To me the front rebound valving was softer when set to full hard then the stock valving in a 6th gen VFR. IMHO its not worth it.
- Gearing Down A Vfr You need to go the other way with the gearing if you are trying to lower your RPM @ 80
- Cbr Damper Questions 95-98 should be nearly the same. Externally they are identical. I've heard the 95-96 rebound valves are better. I have a set of 97 stock cartridges in my 95 VFR but I'm planing on swaping the internals of the cartridges…
- Cbr Damper Questions [image: View Post]XcesiveSlyd, on Sep 5 2008, 09:13 PM, said: Is there a reason you don't want to use a new(er) Scotts, GPR or Ohlins? -Chris. he is talking about fork internals
- Do I Need A Steering Dampner? [image: View Post]Beck, on Aug 28 2008, 06:30 PM, said: [image: View Post]ECX585, on Aug 28 2008, 10:00 PM, said: [image: View Post]kb2wji, on Aug 28 2008, 04:33 PM, said: If ya run Dunlop tires, you might want one…
- Do I Need A Steering Dampner? [image: View Post]tourceptor86, on Aug 27 2008, 05:37 AM, said: Skip it unless your making a track bike of it. Steering damps can get you in a lot of trouble on the street. IMO :flag_ohio: What trouble would it get you…
- Brakes Dragging, Not The Usual Suspects...help! [image: View Post]hycide, on Aug 10 2008, 11:54 PM, said: They drag hard enough to stop the bike when the fluid gets hot. I have tried bleeding the system, checked front and rear master cylinders , cleaned pistons,…
- Brakes Dragging, Not The Usual Suspects...help! Two things can cause this that I know of. The first is an overfilled reservoir. The second and more common thing could be a combination of things all revolving around the master cylinder piston not extending fully and…
- 4th Gen Fork Swap Options CBR600 F3 forks are a direct swap into a 4th gen. The only difference is the length of the axle. The wheel and rotors are identical, and the VFR calipers mount without modification.
- '85 Vf500f Engine Noise Could it be a cam chain tensioner problem? Honda's have had lots of problems with them from the early 60's till the current bikes.
- Finally Recorded The Noise That My Bike Is Making. Cct? Help! Ya thats your cct. My race bike makes that noise when I need to adjust my manual one. If you've ever watched a chain when a bike is on a dyno you will know why it is doing that when the throttle is closed.
- Extended Swingarms Where is that vomit emoticon when you need it.... To each his own I guess.
- Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. An added postive thing about running a longer filter is the increased oil cooling capacity provided, more surface area=better cooling :fing02: Edited June 24, 2008 by slowf2337
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