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Bruckner

119 posts recovered 17 threads started First seen 25 Apr 2007 Last seen 8 Nov 2019

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  1. Oxygen sensors OEM substitute? Bruckner 4 6 Nov 2019 8 Nov 2019 Bruckner · 6 Nov 2019 – 8 Nov 2019
  2. Fast idle wax unit replacement Bruckner 21 10 Sep 2019 10 Jun 2020 Bruckner · 10 Sep 2019 – 10 Jun 2020
  3. Rough running after storage Bruckner 16 19 Sep 2016 27 Sep 2016 Bruckner · 19 Sep 2016 – 27 Sep 2016
  4. Aluminum and plastic cleaning Bruckner 9 20 Aug 2012 23 Aug 2012 Bruckner · 20 Aug 2012 – 23 Aug 2012
  5. Front end noise Bruckner 4 17 Apr 2012 17 Apr 2012 Bruckner · 17 Apr 2012 – 17 Apr 2012
  6. Best method to remove stickers Bruckner 21 15 Mar 2010 22 Mar 2011 Bruckner · 15 Mar 2010 – 22 Mar 2011
  7. Valve Cover Oil Leak? Bruckner 6 30 Sep 2009 4 Oct 2009 Bruckner · 30 Sep 2009 – 4 Oct 2009
  8. Honda V4 Test Rider's Thoughts Bruckner 13 29 Sep 2009 5 Oct 2009 Bruckner · 29 Sep 2009 – 5 Oct 2009
  9. Front Wheel Lock Up Bruckner 11 8 Sep 2009 11 Sep 2009 Bruckner · 8 Sep 2009 – 11 Sep 2009
  10. Q's Regarding Brake Pads Bruckner 14 1 Aug 2009 3 Aug 2009 Bruckner · 1 Aug 2009 – 3 Aug 2009
  11. Engine Compression - Bad? Bruckner 5 24 Jul 2009 24 Jul 2009 Bruckner · 24 Jul 2009 – 24 Jul 2009
  12. Loud Radiator Fan Bruckner 15 7 Jul 2009 12 Jul 2009 Bruckner · 7 Jul 2009 – 12 Jul 2009
  13. Want Chrome? Bruckner 42 15 Apr 2009 16 May 2009 Bruckner · 15 Apr 2009 – 16 May 2009
  14. Shock Absorber Service Bruckner 6 26 Jan 2009 26 Jan 2009 Bruckner · 26 Jan 2009 – 26 Jan 2009
  15. Tire Wear - Bt21 Bruckner 8 7 Oct 2008 9 Oct 2008 Bruckner · 7 Oct 2008 – 9 Oct 2008
  16. More Rumors Bruckner 19 9 Feb 2008 11 Feb 2008 Bruckner · 9 Feb 2008 – 11 Feb 2008
  17. Rear Tire Cupping? Bruckner 23 26 Oct 2007 19 Apr 2008 Bruckner · 26 Oct 2007 – 19 Apr 2008

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  1. Oxygen sensors OEM substitute? 8 Nov 2019 15:08 15 hours ago, VFROZ If it’s running fine why would you want to replace or clean them? O2 sensors are not something that need servicing, they usually last the life of the bike. I noticed these past few seasons that the…
  2. Oxygen sensors OEM substitute? 6 Nov 2019 14:18 As part of my bike's midlife maintenance, I'd like to refresh its o2 sensors. Is it recommended to simply remove and clean, or replace altogether? If so, are there alternatives to costly OE units?
  3. Fast idle wax unit replacement 6 Nov 2019 14:14 I ended up postponing the installation of my new fast idle device, as the winter nears with ever colder mornings what I noticed is that the wax unit works as it should... when it is near freezing outside! I mean, it'll…
  4. Fast idle wax unit replacement 23 Sep 2019 02:41 Could a faulty air temp sensor or water temp sensor cause my lazy start issue in cold weather? I can get the motor to reach fast idle with a few cracks of the throttle, but something's definitely up... aside from that…
  5. Fast idle wax unit replacement 11 Sep 2019 13:46 The spark plugs are new from last year, they were in bad shape and replacing them literally transformed the bike. Is there any benefit in first changing the coolant? It is on my to-do-list as I haven't changed it in…
  6. Fast idle wax unit replacement 10 Sep 2019 14:50 The cooler temps are upon us and my bike now struggles to reach fast idle, it can take up to a minute to settle. Is that the telltale of a failing wax unit? Last year I removed the airbox to inspect my vacuum lines and…
  7. Rough running after storage 26 Sep 2016 16:12 Duc2V4, 22/09/2016 at 0:32 PM You can access the inner cylinder heads much easier when you remove the throttle bodies, which by sheer coincidence has the injectors on it... :wink: Yes that's the tricky part I imagine!…
  8. Rough running after storage 22 Sep 2016 15:12 22 hours ago, CandyRedRC46 You are going to do a valve service before having the injectors serviced? I understand you are recommending otherwise, which surely makes sense but since the bike needs a valve cover gasket…
  9. Rough running after storage 21 Sep 2016 15:37 Lots of great input, thanks to all. I had been contemplating doing some servicing to the bike during the winter off season, including spark plugs. I will examine the service manual to see whether I can undertake this…
  10. Rough running after storage 19 Sep 2016 21:00 Hey guys! My VFR has been in storage for nearly a year when I finally decided to start it up for a few rides. I think my beloved VFR, which I've owned without the slightest issue since 2007, didn't appreciate being left…
  11. "How to" Remove your headers 9 Sep 2012 18:20 Just curious to know why you didn't keep the catless headers? I'm considering this mod so any feedback is appreciated.
  12. Aluminum and plastic cleaning 21 Aug 2012 15:50 Oh no! I wasn't considering wrapping the pipes! There are dirty spots that look like rust (I was under the impression SS does not rust), I'd just like to find a method to clean up the pipes and give them a smoother…
  13. Aluminum and plastic cleaning 20 Aug 2012 17:59 Great ideas. How about the exhaust, from the headers to the cat? I'm thinking of taking it off and bringing it to my local muffler shop for a clean up, but looking at how the piping is routed around and between the…
  14. Aluminum and plastic cleaning 20 Aug 2012 02:10 I'm taking a few bits of the bike apart to give it a good cleaning underneat body panels. What product or method is recommended to clean the hard bits of road debris that cooked and hardened on aluminum parts (mostly…
  15. Front end noise 17 Apr 2012 13:17 [image: View Post]AnikMankar, on 17 April 2012 - 01:21 AM, said: check the LBS - front left caliper You mean Linked Brakes? There is no such system on the F4i setup I'm running..
  16. Front end noise 17 Apr 2012 02:35 Before I take the bike in for an inspection, maybe someone has an idea. I'm running a F4i front end on my '03, a great setup for both road and track, however ever since I did this swap I've been experiencing a knock on…
  17. The Tale of My 100,000 Mile VFR800 9 Apr 2012 03:09 Great read! I can see no reason why this bike wouldn't do at least another 50K miles with minimal maintenance and upkeep. I also feel like there is nothing out there I'd rather own and ride, on public roads anyway. If…
  18. Minor fairing damage what to do 28 Mar 2012 04:13 Color-Rite works fine for touch-ups, nowhere near perfect but it's probably the best cost/improvement ratio out there. Painting entire panels can work but there is usually issues with matching color with other panels;…
  19. 1 gear clunk 13 Feb 2011 16:11 Do you mean it clunks when shifting into first gear at a standstill? If so, I'd say that's pretty normal, all bikes do this (I'm not sure why manufacturers haven't yet built in the sort of refinement that eliminates…
  20. Hitting neutral a lot on the 1-2 shift 7 Feb 2011 23:16 [image: View Post]whiteboyslo, on 06 February 2011 - 11:06 PM, said: Even worse is the noises and clunks involved with the actual shift to 2nd. At best, it's a solid thunk. at worst, there all sorts of grinding and fun…
  21. Chrome Heat Shield 6 Feb 2011 18:55 [image: View Post]Headhunter, on 06 February 2011 - 01:37 PM, said: I have screwed mine up trying to re-finish it. I have looked everywhere for a new one but can't find one. Does anyone have any info on this part? Part…
  22. 6th Gen Gold rims 23 Oct 2010 12:04 Great choice! Yes, I would say this..! :fing02: Regards, Bruckner Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: IMG_0267sm.jpg]
  23. I'm in the club now 20 Oct 2010 11:47 The first drop is always the most painful. As you gain experience, your moral strength will allow you to derive some humor out of every other drop. Practice makes perfect! Now, interestingly, I didn't drop mine until my…
  24. Cheapie HK radial master cylinders 19 Oct 2010 11:39 [image: View Post]KPerham, on 12 September 2010 - 11:34 AM, said: Following on the heals of the Pazzo lookalike levers, now the factories in Hong Kong are offering up radial brake master cylinders: ebay linky What y'all…
  25. VFR1200 with Leo Vince 7 Apr 2010 03:01 The Leo Vince pipe for the RSV4 looks identical to the one used on the VFR1200; but sounds very different. Regards, Bruckner
  26. Best method to remove stickers 18 Mar 2010 01:50 The WD40 approach required more patience than I had, so after experimenting with a scrap part of an upper cowl which had a sticker on it, I determined that the steam approach was fastest yet safe, the sticker peeled…
  27. Best method to remove stickers 15 Mar 2010 15:08 Trying to remove the OEM stickers off my lower cowls, what's the best/safest method? Heat gun? Steam gun? Regards, Bruckner
  28. Thinking of rebuilding my bike. 28 Feb 2010 17:58 Rebuild it! I'm actually in a similar situation, my bike was damaged in a 30mph crash resulting in every one of my pristine body panels to be either severely scratched or cracked. Following a satisfactory settlement…
  29. 2 Bros. VALE on my 6th gen. 20 Feb 2010 02:42 Great sound! Pardon my ignorance.. what's the VALE business? Do you have the stock cat on this bike? Regards, Bruckner
  30. Doing A Body Count.... Update Nov. 29 Insallation begins 6 Feb 2010 05:17 [image: View Post]Veefer Madness, on 02 February 2010 - 10:33 AM, said: [image: View Post]5thGenJim, on 02 February 2010 - 09:12 AM, said: Shipping is just insane... would consider this as an option otherwise. 1) Even…
  31. Possible Engine Damage 5 Feb 2010 21:37 Since it ran normally for awhile after valve adjustment, perhaps a bolt loosened up? Regards, Bruckner
  32. will the bike fit in a minivan? 11 Jan 2010 01:56 I would be most concerned about safety, handling 225kg in a tight spot is not for the faint of heart. And I'm not sure your typical minivan is designed to support so much weight over its rear axle! A motorcycle trailer…
  33. Good sound clips of VFR1200FA 25 Dec 2009 06:47 [image: View Post]MuddDawg, on 24 December 2009 - 09:28 PM, said: At idle is sounds pretty good, but once you twist the throttle it starts to sound like a sewing machine. :schla15: That's because none of these sound…
  34. A non VTEC 6th gen? 8 Dec 2009 04:18 Some of you have read this already, I posted it a few months back in a similar discussion. It's an engineer's analysis of the effects of running on 2/4 valves. Interesting info for all. I've had a little think about…
  35. Lowside check out the classifieds 23 Nov 2009 00:39 This is a very generous offer! Regards, Bruckner
  36. 929 shock install on Vtec! 20 Nov 2009 14:38 Great stuff, thanks for posting BR! Sounds like a straightforward and affordable upgrade to a fully adjustable shock. Another winter project! Regards, Bruckner
  37. Doing A Body Count.... Update Nov. 29 Insallation begins 18 Nov 2009 23:32 Thanks for all the useful info Greg. As I understand there isn't enough material to cover the entire fenders, but this looks like stuff I can buy at the hardware store. I spoke to my trusted (!) mechanic at the Honda…
  38. Doing A Body Count.... Update Nov. 29 Insallation begins 18 Nov 2009 16:09 Hmm that's interesting. If there are no dramatic fitting issues, this sounds like a viable alternative. There must be a way to cover the back of the side panels with heat reflexive material to prevent heat damage, a…
  39. Doing A Body Count.... Update Nov. 29 Insallation begins 17 Nov 2009 21:36 [image: View Post]Veefer Madness, on 17 November 2009 - 02:13 PM, said: Overall Rating: :wheel: :wheel: :wheel: :+1: 1/2 out of 5... I hope this helps, Greg :fing02: Thanks for the review! Now, I'm not sure what your…
  40. Less Than 200 Vfr1200s For Canada 26 Oct 2009 05:26 Very logical answer to a question that was asked time and time again on this board: how is Honda going to sell a 20,000$CND motorbike in today's troubled market? Simple, make fewer of them. Hoping that this new bike…
  41. Making A Strange Sound 23 Oct 2009 13:36 [image: View Post]pjm204, on Oct 23 2009, 05:17 AM, said: Well I loosened the chain a tad last night, I'm not hopefull, but hoping that it takes care of my shifting issues...Maybe I'm just a noob at measuring slack with…
  42. Honda Canada Press Release 21 Oct 2009 15:07 [image: View Post]bryan217, on Oct 21 2009, 07:14 AM, said: But they'd probably end up taking sales away from the 7th Gen. I don't think so, two different bikes for different buyers, and different perceived values…
  43. Price Of A 7th Gen ? 21 Oct 2009 03:40 Market conditions are bad, but they won't give it away. That's for sure. This thing is good for at least 5 years of production, sales projections will be made over this time frame if not beyond. Regards, Bruckner
  44. Honda Canada Press Release 21 Oct 2009 03:26 [image: View Post]magicman, on Oct 20 2009, 07:34 PM, said: [image: View Post]dweese, on Oct 20 2009, 11:09 PM, said: The VFR1200 will be available to all Honda dealers, both Powerhouse and non-Powerhouse, and will be…
  45. Making A Strange Sound 20 Oct 2009 02:04 Mine has nearly 44K miles and never had CCT issues, although I may have gotten the first symptoms a few weeks ago (maybe not). I had the said sewing machine sound at idle without loss of performance or smoothness,…
  46. Valve Cover Oil Leak? 1 Oct 2009 04:05 [image: View Post]jeremy556, on Sep 30 2009, 05:50 PM, said: Very simple job. The gasket is probably fine, it just needs a couple dabs of RTV at the cam sprocket cutouts (half circle shapes). All you need to do is…
  47. Valve Cover Oil Leak? 30 Sep 2009 23:45 Not sure if this is the correct forum, it's pretty 6th gen specific. Just wondering if anyone here ran into valve cover leaks and changed the gasket themselves? A bit of oil is sweating out of the rear head. How…
  48. Vfr1200 Engine Sound 30 Sep 2009 03:16 [image: View Post]motorhead1977, on Sep 29 2009, 07:38 PM, said: I got over loud a while after leaving puberty behind and that was years ago. Stock VFR pipes sound just fine, but then to each their own. :laugh: Flame…
  49. Honda V4 Test Rider's Thoughts 29 Sep 2009 21:34 http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/new...ughts-revealed/ He seems to apologize for the fact it's a big bike.. Regards, Bruckner
  50. Vfr1200 Engine Sound 29 Sep 2009 02:59 [image: View Post]kaldek, on Sep 25 2009, 03:05 AM, said: Sheez fellas. *All* VFR's sound crap with stock pipes. You have to listen beyond that, looking for the potential for the tone that can come out with an open can.…

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