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whiteboyslo

121 posts recovered 12 threads started First seen 8 Jan 2008 Last seen 9 Aug 2012

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  1. How loud should I let the clutch get before I get concerned? whiteboyslo 11 25 Jul 2012 29 Jul 2012 whiteboyslo · 25 Jul 2012 – 29 Jul 2012
  2. Sanity check on radiator hoses, please. whiteboyslo 6 23 May 2012 14 Jun 2012 whiteboyslo · 23 May 2012 – 14 Jun 2012
  3. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? whiteboyslo 32 1 May 2012 15 May 2012 whiteboyslo · 1 May 2012 – 15 May 2012
  4. Bike's running rich, REALLY rich whiteboyslo 9 24 Apr 2012 25 Apr 2012 whiteboyslo · 24 Apr 2012 – 25 Apr 2012
  5. Got a PCIII for Xmas, but do I really want the PCV? whiteboyslo 7 26 Dec 2011 30 Dec 2011 whiteboyslo · 26 Dec 2011 – 30 Dec 2011
  6. Any experience with Tech Spec tank grips? whiteboyslo 14 18 Oct 2011 12 Nov 2011 whiteboyslo · 18 Oct 2011 – 12 Nov 2011
  7. Love/hate relationship with my VFR whiteboyslo 25 24 Apr 2011 2 May 2011 whiteboyslo · 24 Apr 2011 – 2 May 2011
  8. Lessons learned from doing the brakes today whiteboyslo 21 9 Apr 2011 26 Apr 2012 whiteboyslo · 9 Apr 2011 – 26 Apr 2012
  9. 5-Stars Luggage Rack for 6th Gen whiteboyslo 1 9 Feb 2011 9 Feb 2011 whiteboyslo · 9 Feb 2011 – 9 Feb 2011
  10. Hitting neutral a lot on the 1-2 shift whiteboyslo 26 6 Feb 2011 8 Feb 2011 whiteboyslo · 6 Feb 2011 – 8 Feb 2011
  11. 6th Gen & soft saddlebags whiteboyslo 21 1 May 2010 15 Jul 2010 whiteboyslo · 1 May 2010 – 15 Jul 2010
  12. Pair Block-off Causing Rough Idle whiteboyslo 12 4 Aug 2009 8 Aug 2009 whiteboyslo · 4 Aug 2009 – 8 Aug 2009

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  1. Calling on glove experts.... 9 Aug 2012 17:49 Yet another vote for Held. I've had the same set of Steves (1st gen) for over 4 years now. The palms are filthy and they're well broken-in, but the stitching and the leather are still in great shape. Super comfy and…
  2. How loud should I let the clutch get before I get concerned? 25 Jul 2012 01:31 The clutch basket (at least I think that's what is causing the noise) is getting steadily louder. Clutch out at idle = big rattle. Clutch in or on the move = no noise. It's not Ducati loud or anything, but it is…
  3. Helmet or Bike? Best video cam mount option 24 Jul 2012 21:20 On the helmet will always get you the smoothest video. Your body will always be the best shock absorber on the bike. But, the video from up there can be kinda boring with lots of wind noise. I'm far too lazy to try out…
  4. First GoPro Ride! 24 Jul 2012 03:23 Good Lord, man. Get those toes up! I have big Ol feet as well, so I feel your pain. Try this. Put your toes at the farthest point of the peg, then turn your ankle in towards the bike so your foot looks/feels like its at…
  5. Engine Temp???? 16 Jul 2012 14:51 Normal, especially for summer. Into the 230s is not uncommon if you start to really push it. Mike
  6. RPM, Speed, Gear Selection, Vtech 21 Jun 2012 19:45 I usually try to stay right around 5K, unless it's a real long straight and I can drop it another gear without having to immediately downshift again. But, when I'm 'getting on it' (canyon or track) I spend most of my…
  7. Stranded! 16 Jun 2012 01:45 None of that makes any sense, unless you somehow blew out a plug and caused some catastrophic failure. I vote for second opinion at a well-trusted local shop. Mike
  8. '04 dies in slow speed right turns 15 Jun 2012 00:15 Just right-hand? Does it happen only when you go to apply throttle, or at any time? Mine stalled on me once or twice doing slow speed maneuvers whenever I touched the throttle. I raised the idle just a smidge and all…
  9. Sanity check on radiator hoses, please. 14 Jun 2012 13:53 OK, now I'm really, really confused. So, since my last post, I've taken the bike to a track day at Willow Springs (Big Willow). I ran the ever-loving wee out of it; not a drop. But since then I've ridden the bike back…
  10. Fork upgrade with Race Tech's gold valves. Impressions??? 31 May 2012 00:16 [image: View Post]npat, on 30 May 2012 - 12:03 PM, said: [image: View Post]whiteboyslo, on 30 May 2012 - 11:09 AM, said: that's a linear 300 lb unit You mean 1300 lbs, don't you? ..... crap. Uhm, not sure. Will check…
  11. Fork upgrade with Race Tech's gold valves. Impressions??? 30 May 2012 16:09 [image: View Post]npat, on 30 May 2012 - 10:12 AM, said: [image: View Post]whiteboyslo, on 30 May 2012 - 08:57 AM, said: Worth every penny. ... What spring-rates, both front and rear? Also when you revalved the front,…
  12. Fork upgrade with Race Tech's gold valves. Impressions??? 30 May 2012 13:57 Worth every penny. At 300lbs in my b-day suit (well, more like 310 right now), I was over-working the stock stuff like crazy. But after years of riding it that way, I had adjusted my riding to it so much that I didn't…
  13. Sanity check on radiator hoses, please. 24 May 2012 01:51 I'm so confused. So, after work, I took the very long way home (about a 30 minute round trip) and rode the wee out of it. We're talking full throttle runs through third at every opportunity, hanging the revs at 8K while…
  14. Sanity check on radiator hoses, please. 23 May 2012 13:29 Well, so much for my theory. Just got in the lot today and was greeted with the exact same thing. And no mistaking it this time; it's coolant. So now I have a leak that only likes to manifest itself while the bike is in…
  15. Sanity check on radiator hoses, please. 23 May 2012 05:05 The upper hose on the RH radiator (the one that connects up by the spout where the rad cap goes)......... what is the thingamajig the other end connects to, and is it normal for it to be loose/wobbly? I ask because I…
  16. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 15 May 2012 01:34 Got the bike back on the road today with the 'new' map my mechanic created loaded onto the PCIII (USB if it makes any difference). On top of the new map, I also switched the coolant over to Engine Ice, changed the oil…
  17. Cycle Pirates 360' adjustable footpegs 15 May 2012 01:13 I bought those for my brother's SV1K. I'm kinda letting him be the guinea pig on 'em to see if I want a set. The build quality seems fine and the amount of adjustment available is pretty impressive for the price. The…
  18. Weird recurring overheating problems 10 May 2012 21:10 spud786, on 10 May 2012 - 04:03 PM, said: The vfr needs antifreeze as it runs hotter than boiling point as a Norm. If you fluid is all boiling I wouldnt expect the fan to do much. My understanding is that the rad cap…
  19. Weird recurring overheating problems 10 May 2012 17:59 How hot is it where you're at right now? If it's a really warm day and high humidity, I've experienced what you're talking about (fan comes on but still doesn't really want to cool down). But if it's moderate temp out…
  20. Dies while rolling to a stop 10 May 2012 15:40 [image: View Post]bbenthin, on 10 May 2012 - 10:07 AM, said: Thanks guys, I'll try the idle adjust first. Do you need to remove the fairing to do this? Or release the cable from it's clip? I just tried this in the…
  21. Radiator Fan not working! Likely cause? 10 May 2012 14:08 2002 Service Manual (should be the same for yours) shows Fuse D (20A) in the Fuse Box is for the fan. The fuse box is located under the body-color panel to the right of the dash. You have to pop the little plastic clip…
  22. Dies while rolling to a stop 10 May 2012 13:40 +whatever for bumping up the idle. Per the owner's manual (Page 126 for 2007), it should be 1200±100 RPM. Set it when the engine is warm. Page 125 has a nice pic showing the lcoation of the idle screw. Mike
  23. Lowering the front end?! 10 May 2012 13:34 I'm not sure by how much, but mine is dropped. The guy who did my suspension work did it. I like it a lot. Seems to make tip-in that much faster. The only downside to it is that my brake lever hits the fairing at full…
  24. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 6 May 2012 01:16 Picking up the bike Tuesday. The shop said the PC was running pretty lean in the high end. I'll download the file and post it up so we can compare versus the original Cozye file. I also picked up a new rad cap and some…
  25. Vtec transition clicking 5 May 2012 03:28 Could be cam chain tensioner(s), but that seems awful early on in miles to have that issue. Still......... Mike
  26. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 4 May 2012 22:07 [image: View Post]spud786, on 04 May 2012 - 04:21 PM, said: Just make sure you get a copy of the map after they are done for back up, it will be interesting to see how close your present map is. My plan was to copy it…
  27. Brake pads? 4 May 2012 20:40 Well, the item number says 'FA261x3', which would make me think EBC (EBC's PN for a 2002-2005 is FA261HH). But then they show the brand as BLS, which I have never heard of (unless our own BusyLittleShop is making brake…
  28. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 4 May 2012 13:50 ***UPDATE*** I called the shop yesterday to get a rough estimate on the cost to replace the t-stat (way too involved of a job for me). We got to talking, and it turns out they do a bit of Power Commander tuning on the…
  29. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 3 May 2012 02:29 ******UPDATE******** I pulled the fairings and started fiddling around. Here's a brief rundown of what I did/observed: 1. Overflow tank was bone dry. This doesn't come as a huge surprise as the bike puked out a lot of…
  30. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 2 May 2012 13:12 [image: View Post]kaldek, on 02 May 2012 - 12:22 AM, said: My vote is that the thermostat is stuck half open or your water pump is shot. The thermostat in the VFR is a bypass-type; when it's not fully open coolant can…
  31. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 1 May 2012 20:57 OK. Sounds like a complete tear down (what I call it when the fairings have to come off) is in order. My game plan (in order): 1. Pop the rad cap and check fluid levels. 2. Check both radiators and the oil cooler for…
  32. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 1 May 2012 20:36 [image: View Post]Veefer800Canuck, on 01 May 2012 - 03:07 PM, said: Water wetter does NOT act as an antifreeze. It is a surfactant which reduces the surface tension of the water, and thus reduces localized boiling in…
  33. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 1 May 2012 19:58 [image: View Post]mk2davis, on 01 May 2012 - 02:39 PM, said: I vaguely remember Spring Mountain when I ran it in a cage. It's not particularly tight, so I wouldn't think a different fan would help. My vote is a…
  34. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 1 May 2012 19:57 [image: View Post]jeremy77, on 01 May 2012 - 02:51 PM, said: I've heard bad things about water wetter... basically that it's snake oil. I'd run quality antifreeze and make sure you're running synthetic oil. 50w seems…
  35. 'Quick' fixes to drop the running temp? 1 May 2012 19:27 I took the bike to another track day last weekend at Spring Mountain Resort in Pahrump, NV. The weather was perfect (low to mid 80s, no humidity, no wind), but the bike would have you think otherwise. It consistently…
  36. Bike's running rich, REALLY rich 25 Apr 2012 13:58 Didn't get around to it last night. Lil bro's power commander for his SV1K came in and I got distracted, lol. Hopefully will have some time tonight. Mike
  37. Bike's running rich, REALLY rich 24 Apr 2012 12:36 First thing to do here is disable the Power Commander. And I don't mean putting in a zero map, I mean disconnecting it. Repeat the test and let us know if the behaviour changes. Good point. I'll give it a shot this…
  38. Bike's running rich, REALLY rich 24 Apr 2012 04:39 So my bike's running extremely rich lately, so much so that it burns your eyes and throat when it's cold. Also, when it's cold, it spews what appears to be white smoke. The 'smoke' definitely has a gas-stink to it, and…
  39. Stripped Oil Drain Plug, am I screwed? 18 Apr 2012 18:04 Thanks for all the help folks, got the Heli Coil installed at a shop yesterday, less than an hour and I was in and out. Good for peace of mind. Have a great weekend! How hard was the removal and install of the pan…
  40. Stripped Oil Drain Plug, am I screwed? 18 Apr 2012 02:54 Add me to the list of idiots who has effed this up. Did the exact same thing. For extra fun, when the 3/8" ratchet wouldn't give me enough force to 'loosen' it, my dumb ass grabbed the 1/2" breaker. My washer ended up…
  41. Knocking noise off throttle 17 Apr 2012 19:17 Crap, didn't even think about the chain. Yeah, that's more likely the culprit. Obviously, the easy way to differentiate between chain and CCTs is whether the noise comes when revving at a stand-still, but at 19K miles,…
  42. Knocking noise off throttle 17 Apr 2012 05:25 CCTs make most of the noise on decel. It can be heard a bit by revving (specifically when it comes off the revs), but is heard best when moving and coming off the throttle. If it's an arhythmical (sp) klacking/tapping…
  43. Slight throttle popping noise 16 Apr 2012 19:24 [image: View Post]5thGen316, on 16 April 2012 - 01:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]jay-d, on 06 June 2011 - 11:49 AM, said: Done and done! Disabled the PAIR valve and the popping has since gone. Next step is to remove…
  44. Automotive equivilants for head light bulbs? 13 Apr 2012 01:12 A quick glance at the microfiche for your bike suggests they're H4s (aka 9003), but just take the bulb to the auto parts store and match it up. *edit* whoops. stepped on my crank with this one. read here:…
  45. VTEC Wheelie 10 Apr 2012 12:48 With the stock gearing it was truly a rare occasion. With the -1 front sprocket, though, it's become quite a bit more common. Mike
  46. First track day. 9 Apr 2012 16:40 [image: View Post]woobie, on 09 April 2012 - 11:03 AM, said: I did a track day on my Katana, great times and highly adictive, $$ permitting they can become habit forming. It's pricey to get into (gear, tires,…
  47. First track day. 9 Apr 2012 04:37 Bug's got you now, man! I did my first trackday last season and have been to 5 since. It's addictive! The VFR holds its own on the track just fine. The only two shortcomings I've had with mine are lack of power on the…
  48. dumb brake question 4 Apr 2012 17:12 Here's a thread I made a bit back. Hopefully it has some helpful stuff in there for you: http://www.vfrdiscus...__fromsearch__1 Mike
  49. two bros exhaust help!! 31 Mar 2012 14:27 I'm gonna guess that's just not the right pipe. As I'm sure you can tell, the exhaust install is really straight-forward, especially given that it only hooks up on the one side. Mike
  50. Ordered a K&N filter and it doesn't fit..WTF? 26 Mar 2012 20:44 If both the o rings are out and the filter is gasketing into the crevices the o rings sat in, you should be fine. The rubber portion of the filter may still show, but as long as it is sealing to both halves of the…

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