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JIMLARCH
39 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 4 Jan 2012 Last seen 22 Dec 2017
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5 in the archive- Who Has Removed Fuel Pump And Done Direct Feed To Carbs? JIMLARCH · 3 May 2013 – 5 Oct 2017
- If VFR's last for ever, how come you see so few 4th. gens. on the road? JIMLARCH · 27 Jun 2012 – 5 Sep 2012
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? JIMLARCH · 18 May 2012 – 24 May 2013
- Problem replacing front wheel bearings. JIMLARCH · 10 May 2012 – 4 Jul 2012
- For those who love oem oil filters and hate Fram. JIMLARCH · 20 Apr 2012 – 20 Jun 2012
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All 39- Tire pressure I run 36/42 for regular riding. Unless you live in an area such as Deals Gap or the canyons of California, they're fine. From my experience one man's idea of "hard riding" is likely another man's idea of a "brisk" ride.
- 5Th Gen Valve Adjustment. . .valves Louder Afterward? I wouldn't worry about your work. Sounds like you did it right. If the engine sounds smooth once you get the revs above 2-3000 rpm I'm sure it's fine. I rode a lot of Triumphs years ago and the ones that had a nice…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? I have done 300 miles since checking the starter clutch and the rattle/knock has not returned. I will be sticking with Castrol 10/40 and staying away from synthetics.
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? I took the starter clutch body apart and examined it. No cracks in the body and other parts seem in working order. I put everything back and started the bike. It runs fine. It seems as if all my work was for nothing,…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? I have finally gotten around to taking the clutch cover off to check the starter clutch. I found that the bolts (3 bolts) on the starter clutch assembly are tight. There are no cracks in the starter clutch body. One…
- Who Has Removed Fuel Pump And Done Direct Feed To Carbs? Thanks for the replies guys, helped me a lot. I couldn't see any reason why gravity feed wouldn't work, but wanted it confirmed. The reason I ask is that I took my bike out of storage yesterday. I always drain the…
- Who Has Removed Fuel Pump And Done Direct Feed To Carbs? Has anyone done the above, removed the fuel pump and done a direct feed to the carbs. If so, what exactly did you do, and did it work efficiently. Any help would be appreciated.
- Short & Simple Shinko 009 Raven Review I think you got a good deal. For any moderate rider they are probably all that they need. I don't think I would have much of a problem putting them on my '95 VFR for touring on. Think I would hesitate to put them on my…
- 3G oil change schedule I've had my oil analyzed by Blackstone labs a few times. I had Oil w/aprox 3,000kms on it tested....but it was in the bike throughout winter storage so it was around 6-7months old. I also had oild w/aprox 5,000kms on it…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? I have a regular stethoscope, but the noise so far has never occurred when I am home, which is why I still have not removed my clutch cover to check the starter clutch. Mind you I have never tried leaning the bike left…
- ??? Aftermarket shock for 4th gen Hagon is a British manufacturer that makes shocks for the 4th gen. One of their world dealers located in Nova Scotia, Canada, quoted me $450 for one delivered to my door in Ontario. Dave Quinn motorcycles is the U.S.…
- Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. bsmitty902 Don't hate me for asking this but I just got back from Wally world and saw a new fram oil filter. Called ultra it has metal screening wrapped in syn fiber. I know there are a lot of fram haters out there, but…
- 4th gen Yamaha R1 front bearing failure [image: View Post]KPerham, on 29 June 2012 - 03:22 PM, said: Maybe not using the dust seals? Don't know, I've never used their wheel bearings. The center spacer should be just barely touching, so that you can still move…
- If VFR's last for ever, how come you see so few 4th. gens. on the road? [image: View Post]Chuckster, on 27 June 2012 - 04:58 PM, said: There were actually two at TMAC, mine and Lee's. My bike is 17 years old. Like any other vehicle that gets that kind of age on it, they get wrecked or sadly…
- If VFR's last for ever, how come you see so few 4th. gens. on the road? I bought my 4th gen. last year. Prior to buying it I really can't recall ever seeing more than one on the road. That was in 1995. I understand that only one turned up at Tmac this year. So if VFR's last for ever where…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? To continue my saga. The noise has come back. It's still intermittent, but appears to start after it has been run fairly hard and the oil and the the engine is hot. It's definately more a rattle than a tick. I'm waiting…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? This will be my final post in regards to this matter. I took my bike out for a long ride. I stopped repeatedly to listen to the engine at idle. The engine sounded fine, no rattle/knock whatever. As I have previously…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? I'm still waiting on a clutch cover gasket before I take the cover off. While waiting I started the bike in my driveway. I have a stethescope and was going to ascertain where the noise was coming from. Ran the bike for…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? I don't know if this is what you are hearing but check out this thread http://www.vfrdiscus...50-engine-tick/ , especially post #11. Might help. Thanks. The info. was useful. Took the bike out today. Quiet on start up,…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? Gear driven cams or chain? J Gear driven cams. If there had been a cam chain, I would have suspected a loose tensioner.
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? [image: View Post]tinkerinWstuff, on 19 May 2012 - 02:57 PM, said: Like I said in another similar thread; it's not that the problem "can't be" or "isn't" something else. But working on planes and industrial machinery…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? tinkerinWstuff, on 19 May 2012 - 01:43 PM, said: JIMLARCH, on 19 May 2012 - 01:13 PM, said: tinkerinWstuff, on 19 May 2012 - 08:58 AM, said: my money says it's most likely as simple as your engine not running balanced.…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? [image: View Post]tinkerinWstuff, on 19 May 2012 - 08:58 AM, said: my money says it's most likely as simple as your engine not running balanced. 3rd gen will knock and sound like a rattle bucket of bolts if the carbs…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? I sure wasn't happy to basically get to the starting point, and then find I couldn't continue. I'd pretty much ridden the main highways (with the usual police presence) so that I could get to Front Royal fairly quickly,…
- Rattle/knock in engine. Possible starter clutch problem? On Wednesday I rode my bike 500 miles down to Front Royal, Virginia, to ride the length of Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The bike appeared to be running fine until I got to Front Royal yesterday morning. As…
- BT-016 Review I run Bt-16's on my GSXR1000. If I ride in Ontario which doesn't have a lot of particularly twisty roads, I get about 4000 miles out of a set. Went to the Gap last September with the tires only half worn, and they wore…
- Problem replacing front wheel bearings. Took my bike out for a quick spin today. The pulsing through the bars has gone. The front end feels very solid, noticeably firmer, but compliant. Before the front felt vague when cornering, now I can feel what it is…
- Problem replacing front wheel bearings. [image: View Post]V4 Rosso, on 10 May 2012 - 05:41 PM, said: I had sort of the same problem with a SP1 front whel and a ne spacer. I could not get the bearing to fully seat and removed about 0.10mm. It allowed the…
- Problem replacing front wheel bearings. [image: View Post]Duc2V4, on 10 May 2012 - 03:41 PM, said: Did you try and put the bearing in the freezer for a while and/or heat up the wheel where the bearing seats? Yes I did. Getting the bearings in was no problem.…
- Problem replacing front wheel bearings. My bike handled fine, but I am getting a pulsing feel through my handlebars. I decided it was either the chain, front wheel bearings, possibly, but unlikely, the front forks. Seeing as I am going on a long trip I wanted…
- For those who love oem oil filters and hate Fram. [image: View Post]Switchblade, on 22 April 2012 - 08:09 PM, said: [image: View Post]JIMLARCH, on 20 April 2012 - 06:10 PM, said: The other day I was in Walmart, so I grabbed a few Fram oil filters as spares, should I…
- For those who love oem oil filters and hate Fram. [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on 21 April 2012 - 11:34 PM, said: I've only used Fram oil filters on my 80K mile '99 since I bought it with 3K on the odo. So you're saying it isn't going to last much longer? And don't even…
- For those who love oem oil filters and hate Fram. [image: View Post]RollinAgain, on 20 April 2012 - 10:20 PM, said: But what is the best oil to use? :tongue: Rollin Coconut oil. Gives a good tan, and smells great. Works well on the cardboard end caps of Fram filters.
- For those who love oem oil filters and hate Fram. The other day I was in Walmart, so I grabbed a few Fram oil filters as spares, should I not have an oem available. At $6.50 each they were a good price. While at the Honda dealer a few days later I grabbed some plugs,…
- 4th Gen VFRNess Install help Well I put the VFRness and my r/r on today. No problems fitting either, and the bike started right up. Don't think it was my imagination, but it started up much easier than normal. Also found that the r/r that was on…
- 4th Gen VFRNess Install help auggius Are you all installing the VFRness as a preventative measure or have you had a wiring failure? Just curious, as my '95 has been solid with its stock wiring. My 95 appears to be running fine. The wiring looks…
- 4th Gen VFRNess Install help Thanks guys for also sorting this out for me. Just got my VFRness today, and had the same confusions.
- VFR 1200 Looks I get the same reaction when I ride my 1982 CB900F. When I ride my GSXR1000 or VFR750, I'm invisible to the general public. It's certainly a "different" looking bike, which is why, I think, people tend to be intrigued…
- Afraid to plug a tire? [image: View Post]spud786, on 09 October 2011 - 01:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]Monk, on 09 October 2011 - 11:55 AM, said: [image: View Post]CharlesW, on 09 October 2011 - 08:53 AM, said: Nice write-up. :fing02:…
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