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phoenixfire
34 posts recovered 16 threads started First seen 7 Jan 2010 Last seen 9 Sep 2025
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16 in the archive- Electrical gremlin draining battery phoenixfire · 9 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2025
- Engine Temp @ 100C aka 212F @ 100KM/hr aka 60M/hr phoenixfire · 31 Jul 2017 – 25 Mar 2018
- 5th gen with 6th gen battery? Will this work? phoenixfire · 16 May 2017 – 16 May 2017
- Fully Charged Battery - Dies On Starter Switch phoenixfire · 27 Nov 2013 – 7 Jan 2014
- Best "winter" / Cold Weather Tires For Vfr phoenixfire · 29 Sep 2013 – 15 Nov 2013
- Gps Mount / Device Mount On The Viffr phoenixfire · 5 Jul 2013 – 4 Aug 2013
- Brake And Clutch Lines - How To Tell If Your Lines Are Free Of Air Bubbles? phoenixfire · 30 Jun 2013 – 6 Aug 2013
- Fall is great for riding - except for the deer phoenixfire · 3 Oct 2012 – 5 Oct 2012
- Running rich - how to fix? phoenixfire · 3 Oct 2012 – 30 Jun 2013
- Sprocket Sizes - Decisions Decisions phoenixfire · 23 Aug 2012 – 5 Dec 2015
- How to Measure Chain Slack? phoenixfire · 10 Jul 2012 – 27 Jul 2012
- How to clean the oil sight glass? phoenixfire · 19 Apr 2012 – 31 May 2017
- Please help battery electrical problem probably something simple phoenixfire · 28 Sep 2011 – 3 Nov 2011
- Sergent Seat phoenixfire · 17 Jul 2011 – 17 Jul 2011
- Body position during long ride phoenixfire · 31 May 2010 – 30 Sep 2010
- How many KM's have you logged? phoenixfire · 7 Jan 2010 – 14 Jan 2010
Recent posts
All 34- Electrical gremlin draining battery Installed a brand new battery, fires up, volt meter I installed shows 13.1 while at idle. Let the bike sit for 2 weeks and battery went completely dead - would not even come back to life when hooked up to the trickle…
- The 5th gen turn signal delay I have the same issue. Did you try the above? Did it resolve the issue?
- Engine Temp @ 100C aka 212F @ 100KM/hr aka 60M/hr Auspanglish, 7/31/2017 at 3:31 AM Quote Easiest first is radiator cap Occam's razor. Changed the cap and all is well. Thanks all!
- Engine Temp @ 100C aka 212F @ 100KM/hr aka 60M/hr Hi Ya'll, Anyone have ideas on how to diagnose a 'hot' engine? '99 5th gen. is running close to a temp of 100C at highway speeds (95-99C) aka 212F. I know it's no cause for alarm as it's a ways away from the max,…
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics [image: IMG_1688.thumb.JPG.baebeff3487037e4a3f10c8d1f2b893c.JPG] I made a quick install guide:
- 5th gen with 6th gen battery? Will this work? Hi All, Has anyone tried dropping a Yuasa YTZ12S in a 5th gen? (99-01). I want the extra power because I am hard on my batteries (heated gear, USB, ride in weather below freezing). The dimensions will fit (YTZ12S is…
- Fully Charged Battery - Dies On Starter Switch Update: I charged up the battery. This time I took out my voltmeter and tested the voltage - 13.5 after full charge. I put the battery in and turned the ignition on and the voltage dropped to 11.5. Then I thought - why…
- Fully Charged Battery - Dies On Starter Switch Hi All, What would cause your battery to die off of one try at the starter? The history: One of my headlight bulbs burnt out. Like a responsible motorist I purchased a new one (60/55W - instead of stock 45/45W)…
- Best "winter" / Cold Weather Tires For Vfr I went with the Pilot Road 3's with the 'B' rated rear. I definitely noticed a difference on gravel and in the wet. Thanks for the recommendations. I plus 1 these.
- Replacement head light bulbs Will this work? http://www.canadiant...ml#.Un2wy_GgYak
- Best "winter" / Cold Weather Tires For Vfr Hi All, What tires would recommend for cold weather riding? I'm planning on ride all year round as long as there's no white stuff / ice on the road. My current tires need to be replaced soon so I'm wondering what tires…
- Ok, I'm Stoopid... Chain Adjustment? Ok maybe I'm just stoopid as well but how the heck do you measure the slack if the chain hits the swingarm? I've read through this entire thread and have not seen a clear answer to this. [image:…
- Gps Mount / Device Mount On The Viffr Thanks everyone for the posts. I like this idea! Not too invasive. Swfarrar, does the gps sit completely behind the windscreen? swfarrar I have Convertibars on my 2004 and there wasn't a place to put a handlebar mount…
- Gps Mount / Device Mount On The Viffr Hi All, Has anyone installed a gps / device mount? Where did you install it? What positioning is best? After making several u-turns on my last trip I've decided it's time to 'ask for directions' and mount my android…
- Brake And Clutch Lines - How To Tell If Your Lines Are Free Of Air Bubbles? From the sounds of the responses it seems I've done everything fine. I did chase the old fluid out with new fluid and made sure to not let the level get below the lower limit mark. I made sure that no bubbles were…
- Brake And Clutch Lines - How To Tell If Your Lines Are Free Of Air Bubbles? How can you tell if your lines are free of air bubbles? I just change my brake and clutch fluid for the first time. After a happy dance of finally doing it myself someone has now got me all paranoid by saying "if an air…
- Brake Bleeding VTEC and 5th Generation How can you tell if your lines are free of air bubbles? I just change my brake and clutch fluid for the first time. After a happy dance of finally doing it myself someone has now got me all paranoid by saying "if an air…
- Running rich - how to fix? So it turns out my milage problem was that I was putting around the city too much. I finally got the bike outside of downtown and nearly doubled my milage! I got 270 km / 167 miles on a camping trip. I knew city riding…
- Running rich - how to fix? I'm going nuts. I've taken my bike to two different mechanics, both who are highly reputatble. This rich exhaust smell is still happening. Both mechanics said "its a 99, engines just start to stink after a while". But I…
- Fall is great for riding - except for the deer Hey all, Since it's the start of the fall season I thought I'd share this article from Cycle Canada by Paul Bremner about the bane of every motorcyclist - deer. Here's a few excerpts from the article "Charles Alsheimer…
- Running rich - how to fix? Hi all, What would you suggest to check for when you have symptoms of a rich smelling exhaust? A few weeks ago I noticed a a strong gas smell from the exhaust. The smell is constant throughout riding the bike and…
- Sprocket Sizes - Decisions Decisions I went with 16/43. I had finally decided on going 17/45 - however, finding a 45 rear sprocket in Canada is difficult. Since I needed to change the chain soon, I went with 16/43. So far I LOVE the torque pulling off from…
- Sprocket Sizes - Decisions Decisions Hi all, Can you share your experience with modifying your sprocket sizings. It's time for a new chain and I figured I might want to try a different sizing on the sprockets. I'm plagued by the fact that I want it all -…
- How to Measure Chain Slack? Hi all, How do you measure your chain slack? Steps I've done. Set bike on centerstand Find tightest spot of chain mid-way between sprockets When I push the chain upwards the chain hits the swingarm. When I push the…
- How to clean the oil sight glass? Hi all, My oil sight glass has become an oil haze glass. Is there a way to clean the glass or replace it? I can still see where the oil line is - but the glass is VERY dark. It may sound corny but I like to look at the…
- Please help battery electrical problem probably something simple Thanks all for your posts so far. I charged the battery on a tender. I then re-installed it, and the bike fired back up. I put the high beams on and left the engine off, let the battery drain down to 12volts, started…
- Please help battery electrical problem probably something simple Hi all, Could you offer your sagely advice? About 2 months ago I went down to my bike with all my gear and an appetite to ride, only to come to it whining a tiny bit when I tried to start it and then eventually after…
- Sergent Seat After a 10 day tour to from Toronto to Virginia and back I knew that if I wanted to continue touring on my VFR800 that I would need some new gear -specifically a new seat and possibly a footpeg lowering kit. I read the…
- group buys on helibars I'm in if you guys want to continue organizing this.
- Body position during long ride Thanks everyone. I'm thinking of getting a Corbin seat to help with the comfort. I'll try the suggestions here. I guess I just need to get used to the new position. And yes, the twisties do help a lot!
- Body position during long ride Hi all, How do you position your body when riding your Viffer for extended periods of time? I finally got a chance to do a several hour ride, and unlike my Kawi Ninja, I felt uncomfortable after an hour or so. I can't…
- ABS : worth it ? [image: View Post]Jon28, on 25 November 2009 - 10:32 AM, said: no need for ABS on the track, but really how many track days will you do with a brand new viffer? :beer: Why would it be different on the track?
- How many KM's have you logged? [image: View Post]VFR Capt.Bob, on 07 January 2010 - 05:35 PM, said: Just did the 64,500 mile valve check on it and still well within spec. Gonna button it up and sync up the starter circuit, lube and adjust all the…
- How many KM's have you logged? Hey all, I'm in the market for a used VFR. I'm wondering how many KM's you've managed to clock before the bike needed major repairs / was toast. Cheers,
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