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All 45- Short & Simple Shinko 009 Raven Review I have done over 75,000 miles on Shinko 009s on my Gen IV and they are definitely my tire of choice. This is not just because of the price but because they are a long lasting tire that gives very good feedback to the…
- Kabooom good bye VFR Time to look for a new girlfriend. Either that or the guy is an idiot.
- Valve adjustment 6th gen It is possible that your valves will get out of spec at some point, but also possible that your engine will go 100,000 miles without needing adjustments. On my 3rd Gen, 4th Gen and Blackbird what I did was check the…
- Help with 1996 VFR 750 project You can Ebay a complete engine for $500 or less. Last 3rd gen I bought was less than $200! That is likely the best way to go. By the time you swap your top end to another bottom you will have a few hundred bucks in…
- 4th gen clutch issues You will likely come out cheaper just replacing the engine with a used one. Full disassembly and repairs of this sort can get quite expensive.
- 4th gen clutch issues If your clutch was slipping it would do it in all gears and be even more noticeable in higher gears as the load on the clutch is greater due to the increased gear ratio. Sounds to me like you have worn engagement dogs…
- Reached a milestone today! [image: View Post]vfr, on 15 August 2012 - 07:10 PM, said: I recently sold my '94 750 with only a little more than 20,000 miles on the ODO. Before I sold it, several people commented that they loved it but the miles…
- Carb balance headache When properly synched the butterflies do not close fully anyway. It sounds like two things are possible that likely happened while in for the valve adjustment: 1) you have an intake manifold leak somewhere between the…
- If VFR's last for ever, how come you see so few 4th. gens. on the road? There are a lot of 4th gens out there. The reason you don't see that many on the road is that most people are fair weather weekend riders and their bikes just sit in the garage getting older but staying clean.
- 18 Tooth Front Sprocket Install I went a tooth larger on my 4th gen counter sprocket about 40,000 miles ago and think it is a fantastic mod. While I did not see any significant change in mpg it did make my speedometer spot on as per my GPS. I did note…
- Headlight Modulator? I have the same unit from Signal Dynamics and think it is great. This will be the first mod I do to any future bike I purchase. There have been a few occasions where motorists have gotten upset at me, thinking that I…
- 97 VFR won't run at idle without choke engaged You can sometimes clear a partially obstructed pilot jet, with limited success, using sea foam or some other cleaner in the fuel, but a fully obstructed pilot will never clear no matter what you try to run through it…
- 97 VFR won't run at idle without choke engaged Your pilot jets are obstructed. Unfortunately the only way to repair it is to remove the carbs and clean or replace the pilot jets. Even fuel with stabilizer in it begins to dergrade after six months or so. When you…
- SEAT MOD!!! RE-CUSHIONING,POOR MANS SARGENT SEAT I bought my materials from Foam Factory in Clinton MI. To follow the guidelines on the website previously mentioned you will need HD-R foam, Rebond foam and Supersoft foam, all one inch thick, and a spray can of Claire…
- SEAT MOD!!! RE-CUSHIONING,POOR MANS SARGENT SEAT It is easy to modify the seat yourself. Check out this website: http://www.diymotorc...om/modify_3.htm I have tried the designs mentioned in the article but have had the best result adding a wedge of soft foam down the…
- So what's your MPG??? Something that has to be considered when computing fuel mileage is speedometer/odometer error. Most VFRs that I have ridden read about 5 mph high, which will translate into an odometer error of approximately that…
- My '95 rides like crap. Help... If your tires are worn or more than five years old, replace them. That could be causing, or at least contributing to, the harsh ride. Set your tire pressures to 40 psi.
- Idle too high with adjustment as low as it can go A failed water temp sensor will do this, since it tells your ECU that the engine is cold and it fuels it accordingly.
- The High Mileage Thread... What Do You Have On Your Vfr? Let's not forget Stan, the UK motorcycle courier who, as reported in Bike Magazine (UK) May 2005, did 852,000 miles on his 90 VFR750. He replaced the engine at 440,000 miles after blowing a head gasket, and only…
- 1995 stock seat. I have a new take-off from a 97 in my garage. PM me if you are interested and we can work something out.
- Best distance/commuting tire I also commute 90 miles a day and the best tire I have found is the Shinko 009. Not only does this tire deliver high mileage, it does well in the twistiies and in the wet. I have run through several sets; just ordered…
- Throttlemeister for a VFR The Vista-cruise is adjustable with a straight slot (one is provided with the kit) so you can set it however tight you want it to be. The Vista-cruise locks down on the throttle tube, so you set the tension that you…
- Throttlemeister for a VFR I say that the Throttlemeister is hard to use because you can not set it or release it without either removing your hand from the throttle and chopping the power, or twisting the throttle as you turn the thing on and…
- Throttlemeister for a VFR Throttlemeister is not the way to go. I had one on my VFR and removed it. I installed a Vista-cruise (the type that fits between the grip and the bar control cluster) and it works perfectly. The throttlemeister is too…
- Better headlights Osram 70/65 watt H4 bulbs provide a lot better light than stock.
- Shinko 009 Raven Tires...a Quick Review I ran through my last set of 009s and removed them at 12,413 miles when the rear was well into the wear markers. The front had quite a ways to go but was beginning to feel heavy. They performed very well for me for all…
- Dyno results on 3rd gens Your engine is running too rich. This would explain the loss of power yet smooth running of the engine. Go back to stock jetting and either replace the drilled slides or refill the holes that were drilled. My experience…
- My Shinko Experiment The 009 front did outlast the rear by a long ways. From the way my current 006s are wearing I would say these will do the same. I typically change my tires as a set, but not always. At 12,000 I figure I have gotten more…
- My Shinko Experiment Shinko tires are great. I recently went through a set of 009s on my 4th gen ($155 a set delivered from Chaparral) and took them off at 12,300 miles. The rear was just getting into the wear indicators and the front had…
- Headlight modulators I have the SDC modulator on my bike and it requires no other modifications to the wiring. Just follow the instructions when installing it. I did mine differently because I did not want to damage the original harness…
- Delkevic Exhausts on Ebay are a Bargain! [ Let us know how this collector system fits and post a photo if you can. I am considering getting one also.
- Engine Vibration above 6k RPM. A restrictive fuel filter would certainly cause the symptoms that you are describing. Replace it and see how the bike runs afterwards and let us know.
- Engine Vibration above 6k RPM. What air filter do you have in the bike and what condition is it in? If it is foam, when did you last clean it and what did you oil it with? Is the air box interior dry and clean? When you lay the four plugs together…
- Engine Vibration above 6k RPM. Based on that observation I would suggest that you run your finger around the inside of the outlet on your exhaust muffler. Your finger should come away clean or with a small amount of brow n powder on it. If there is…
- Delkevic Exhausts on Ebay are a Bargain! Full profile of the stubby Delkevic on my 97. Pardon the dirt. [image: Posted Image]
- Delkevic Exhausts on Ebay are a Bargain! Most of you have likely seen the Delkevic pipes for sale on Ebay at what seems like extreme low prices. I researched them a bit and recently bought the 14 inch stubby stainless version for my 97 from Steelsnewparts for…
- Engine Vibration above 6k RPM. Sounds like you are losing a cylinder or two at higher engine speeds. There are many possible causes for this: it could be ignition, fuel, water leak into a cylinder, valve float or a host of other things. I would…
- Clunking in Front end Your brake rotors could be the source of the clunking. The rotors are two piece floating rotors held together with ten flanged "rivets". Feel your rotors and see if there is any slack or movement between the two parts.…
- Clunking in Front end Your clunking problem could be a very simple one; I recently solved the same problem on my 4th gen at 50K miles. The clunking under braking for my bike was a result of worn rubber grommets that the brake caliper adapter…
- Shinko Raven 009 Tires I wanted to give an update on the Shinko 009 tires that inspired this post some time ago. I removed them at 12,413 miles when the wear strips wore through. These were fantastic tires and never gave me any trouble; they…
- Can't get a definitive answer! At 5000 feet you will not need to rejet with the installation of a slip on exhaust. If you do notice a slight hesitation or bog off of idle your bikes performance will benefit from an additional 1/2 turn out (richer) on…
- Shinko Raven 009 Tires I think we all have our preferences in tires, and with all the tire choices available if you ask fifity people what the best sportbike tire is you will likely get fifty different answers. I think it is faulty to assume…
- Shinkos, Anyone? I have tried a Tomahawk rear and found it to be the scariest tire I have ever ridden on. It performed poorly on dry pavement and was totally useless on anything wet. I was glad when it wore out at 2500 miles. (less than…
- Shinkos, Anyone? Shinko 009 Ravens are great tires. I have been using them on my 97 VFR and love them. They are profiled right, give great feedback and offer a good service life. They can be had at Chaparral right now for $151…
- Shinko 009 Raven Tires...a Quick Review Shinko 009s are great tires! I commute year round and go through a lot of tires and have tried all the major brands at one time or another. My last set were Continental Road Attacks; a high mileage tire with a wierd…
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