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EX-XX
69 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 6 Mar 2008 Last seen 6 Oct 2020
Threads started
5 in the archive- 6th Gen rear Caliper to 5th Gen? EX-XX · 6 Oct 2020 – 7 Oct 2020
- Quick question around compression in a "long sat" engine. EX-XX · 13 Feb 2019 – 24 Feb 2019
- 5th Gen and 6th Gen rear calipers...are they the same? EX-XX · 11 Jan 2019 – 11 Jan 2019
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM EX-XX · 6 Nov 2018 – 12 Dec 2018
- RC49 EX-XX · 23 Mar 2018 – 7 Apr 2018
Recent posts
Last 50 of 69- 6th Gen rear Caliper to 5th Gen? I'm looking to grab a "spare" rear caliper, to strip/rebuild and paint while off the bike (leaving the existing one there). Can't seem to find many reasonably priced 5th gen ones local to me, but can find some 6th gen…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 3 hours ago, Duc2V4 That was my fault, the FedEx web site auto-filled your address in and I thought I had double checked before clicking the "ship" button. Sorry guys, I'll try better next time! No worries. Just got a…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA If there is a member here by the name of Beau Sampson, can her please send me a PM? It seems that your headers have mistakenly sent to my MyUS account, and they are querying it (as the ultimate destination address isn't…
- Power Commander V fix for 2000-2001 VFRs SEBSPEED, 2/12/2020 at 3:46 AM I believe this patch was pioneered as a result of a customer of mine having his 99 tuned at a dyno shop in Seattle. We had installed an older model PC with ignition control so the header I…
- Quick question around compression in a "long sat" engine. JZH, 2/18/2019 at 10:45 AM Nah, take the spare engine apart, rebuild it with fresh parts and balance and "blueprint" it. Then swap engines. :happy: Ciao, JZH If I chuck the spare engine in, that may well be something I…
- Quick question around compression in a "long sat" engine. BuzznerSuntrusts, 2/16/2019 at 12:33 PM I think we are all avoiding the very obvious here. Why remove a perfectly working “high” km engine in favor of another with “relatively” low km for no other reason than km used?…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Lance, given the deadline for deposits on the first run is the 18th, can you please keep an eye out for the cheque I sent you. I also sent through tracking details via PM. Once the cheque is received, we'll need to…
- Quick question around compression in a "long sat" engine. 3 minutes ago, FJ12Ryder To be honest, it's impossible to say. Lubing up the cylinder walls before running and turning it over a bit will certainly help. I wouldn't be surprised to see compression readings come up to…
- Quick question around compression in a "long sat" engine. As some will know, I bought a spare engine, ostensibly from a 2000-model bike, with the idea of doing a 20-year refurb on it later this year (have coolant hoses, thermostat, O-rings etc. for it already). Anyway, the…
- Front end conversion - was yours worth it ?? MiniCarver, 1/12/2019 at 6:55 AM If you get my way I'll let you ride it lol. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. What's the go with retaining the VTEC solenoid? To "fool" the existing ECU into believing it's…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 29 minutes ago, jimmyp I think Saturday is Dyno day, today was fitment day. Bugger. Wishful thinking on my part, perhaps...
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA So...how'd the dyno run go (was going to be done on Tuesday, IIRC?) Inquiring minds and all that... 😉
- 5th Gen and 6th Gen rear calipers...are they the same? 7 minutes ago, MadScientist I had all 3 (5th, 6th, 8th) when doing my brake system. The 6th fits on the same slider bracket as the 5th and currently resides on my bike - however it is internally drilled for de-linkage.…
- 5th Gen and 6th Gen rear calipers...are they the same? I'm looking to grab a spare rear caliper and refurb it, while the original is still on the bike. Can't find a resonably-priced 5th Gen one to save myself, but 6th gen ones are plentiful. Are the 6th gen ones a simple…
- 1999 VFR800 Clutch 15 hours ago, VFROZ The cklutch pack and basket on the 00/01 is different from 98/99, and I believe it is shared with early 6th gens. The master cylinder was changed on the 00/01 to make clutch operation easier, and is…
- 1999 VFR800 Clutch Hmmm... I've posted a similar question on the "other" forum, but I'll ask it here also. I have a '99 bike, in which I plan to install a 2000-model engine (as it has half the kms) after "refurbing it"). Questions: If I…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 13 minutes ago, boOZZIE Now wait for it....Australian import duties for these dimensions of a value over au$1000 , drum roll...$920 I'm sure the "dutiable value" will be less than $1000 when shipped 😉
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 4 minutes ago, boOZZIE Package is to big thru usps. I tried ups but I think I did something wrong as that quote was us$1300 For that kind of money, you'd be better off swimming over there to collect it. Can you get mine…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 2 hours ago, sfdownhill Hi EX-XX - sorry to hear about the $AUD tipping downward. I'll PM you and let's set something up to preserve your valuation. HighSideNZ informed that NZ Post has a 'drop point' [for lack of a…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Like (many) others, I'm pretty happy to see something like this looking like eventuating. It's taken a long time to be potentially this close (not for lack of effort on behalf of a number of people!) While I've put my…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 2 hours ago, TheLimey I thought it had non-linked brakes? It always looked to me like F4i forks and brakes. You could be right about the non-linked brakes, I'll have to double check (i.e. go through pictures of the…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 22 hours ago, JZH LOL, doesn't that look familiar...Anyway, if I ever meet anyone with an RC49 (VFR800P), I will be sure to let them know that Gzying Hui Muffler in Guangdong has got 'em covered! Ciao, JZH…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM BuzznerSuntrusts, 12/10/2018 at 3:33 AM I thought the "voltage sensing wire" was on the R/R not the stator? My injector cleaner was here in USA (as was the stator rewinding), so you're much better off finding a local.…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM thtanner, 12/10/2018 at 5:03 AM Correct, stator always just had the 3 leads TBH, it probably wouldn't make much difference in my case anyway, as I have an aftermarket mosfet style Reg/Rec. One thing that makes things…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 11 hours ago, Stray With the greatest respect gentlemen, have you considered that our public forum might be frequented by Lextek (and BW and others) and that this general “venting of spleen” is not really endearing us…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 18 hours ago, Voided76 Airisom: Don't misunderstand my position, I'm not trying to heckle or flame you, I'm questioning your thought process in case you had examined both headers sets of sales pictures as I have. if I…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM 1 hour ago, VFROZ https://dropbears.com/motorcycles/dealers/stator-rewinds.htm sorry, it was Gosford I did find those guys in another search I did...honestly didn't think they'd still be around, given the blurb on…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM VFROZ, 11/7/2018 at 4:42 PM Any water pump from 98~15 will fit. The bottom ends on these things will see out armageddon, so you should be good there. I picked up a full head rebuild kit, including valve seals, springs,…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM Also, one other question, while I'm "on the topic". In looking at part numbers for the stator, it seems that the 2000-model had an extra "voltage sensing" wire (part number 31120-MBG-D01), versus the 1999, which didn't…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM VFROZ, 11/8/2018 at 10:29 AM + 1 on what Buzzner said about O rings. Mine were crap at 100,000km, Honda ones are cheap. Injector reduild is also recommended, new seals and clean/flow matched cost me $120. Just to…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 25 minutes ago, BiKenG Well I remember first seeing the VFR800 as a new model at the UK Motorcycle Show that is traditionally held in Nov/Dec and that must have been '97. They usually show new models slated for release…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build For those wanting Sandy Bike Spares/Black Widow dyno numbers, I'm going to paste an excerpt from an emailed response I had from them on this topic. " We do not release Dyno results on any of our exhausts as these can…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build To my untrained (jaundiced) eye, they look press-bent. Probably won't make a huge difference (assuming everything else stacks up). just an observation...
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 2 hours ago, keef I know a couple places in sydney that could do it- not mass production, but one offs. No doubt with attendant one-off production costs...
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build Pity this bloke isn't here in Oz... I'd have been pretty keen to see how these headers would compare to the ones on my bike. Mine is a "stock" '99 (well, internally at least ;)) but has ceramic-coated headers ('99s, as…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM Fantastic replies guys! Much appreciated. I'll pick through that and grab a pile of bits and pieces. Great note on the bulk 3.5mm ID for the throttle body tubing. ISTR the post about a couple of the tubes having really…
- 5th Gen refurb parts list/BOM I have a spare 5th Gen engine, which I want to progressively refresh with most/all of the outside/peripheral components, including: 1) All coolant hoses* 2) Thermostat 3) Throttle body hoses 4) Throttle body boots 5)…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 8 hours ago, BiKenG Just had a chat to the seller of that Lextek system on eBay UK. I asked if the picture was of the actual correct system as the Fronts and Rears merging is really for a 360° crank motor and not the…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 41 minutes ago, SEBSPEED Reference point, for better or worse... Full titanium header with Ti can & midpipe for the RSV4 from Austin Racing is 2000GBP. Performance isn't cheap, custom fab is even less cheap, and V4…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 2 hours ago, FJ12Ryder Just as a data point, I was very interested in the header development for the VFR's, and actually ponied up a few bucks. But honestly I just can't see my way clear to being able to seriously…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build @ LouisWhiteCSK Yes, probably best you get hold of a 5th Gen to measure up etc. One of the considerations in designing headers for these - and any other "Sports Touring" motorcycle which has a centre stand - is the need…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build I'll put my hand up and say that - if the headers are produced, AND make measurable gains (HP), and losses) weight), I'll stump up a deposit for a set. As you'd imagine, it would only be a deposit (I wouldn't be handing…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 33 minutes ago, kave Holy smokes, this is looking good. I will be buying one as soon as it is released, getting it ceramic coated and will Dyno this beauty. Good news. Make sure you dyno your existing one first, so we…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build 8 hours ago, adkfinn Hopefully they come through and this is a legit performance pipe with some dyno testing to back it up. I am really pleased with the BW high mount I installed and it'd be nice to find some…
- Rad fan swap for 1999 VFR VFROZ, 8/8/2018 at 7:27 AM + 1 on the above. I often ride in 40*C temps and have not had a problem since doing the same. Also keep in mind that fans do not push as much air through a radiator as they pull. There are two…
- adkfinn's 5th gen 20yr refresh 12 minutes ago, keef Those headers ARE ceramic coated, just old and dirty. They are now also wrapped. It's stand alone - I had an RC51/SP1 mounted there, but went even bigger when my custom front mount radiator couldn't…
- adkfinn's 5th gen 20yr refresh 8 minutes ago, keef just go big [image: vfr cooler 2.jpg] [image: vfr oil cooler.jpg] Personally, I like it! That said, I'd be considering ceramic-coating those headers to reduce heat soak. Is that run in series with…
- adkfinn's 5th gen 20yr refresh I recently scored an RC49 oil cooler and lines from Japan. The RC49 is the 5th Gen Police bike made from 2001-2008. There are a number of differences between the Police bike and a regular 5th Gen, including the use of a…
- adkfinn's 5th gen 20yr refresh Great thread! I'm about to start - over a lengthy period - doing similar work on a spare Y2K motor I have in the garage, for eventual installation in my '99. Already have similar (S3 silicon coolant hoses/iridium…
- Potential Re-Release Of Two Brothers Racing Vfr800 Headers 16 hours ago, Mohawk As an aside & talking dimensions, I was looking at buying a Ladybird Ti RC45 HRC copy . On discussion with the vendor, it turns out they used the same primary pipe do ensigns as the TBR full system…
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