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kc5555
47 posts recovered 10 threads started First seen 26 Dec 2011 Last seen 20 Mar 2014
Threads started
10 in the archive- High Mount - Soft Baggage Heat Shield kc5555 · 8 Mar 2013 – 11 Mar 2013
- retrofiting a CBR steering dampener kc5555 · 3 Oct 2012 – 19 Oct 2012
- PCIII map suggestion kc5555 · 26 Sep 2012 – 26 Sep 2012
- Diagnosing Handling Problem kc5555 · 22 Aug 2012 – 26 Aug 2012
- center stand riding high kc5555 · 29 May 2012 – 5 Jun 2012
- in bike fork oil change kc5555 · 20 Apr 2012 – 21 Apr 2012
- power commander and O2 sensors kc5555 · 5 Apr 2012 – 21 Apr 2012
- removing right pedal assembly kc5555 · 2 Apr 2012 – 2 Apr 2012
- Idiots Guide to Linked Brakes kc5555 · 13 Feb 2012 – 13 Feb 2012
- distance between cat and rear shock mount kc5555 · 1 Jan 2012 – 20 Jan 2012
Recent posts
All 47- Post your Voltmeter mount pics I havent ridden for 5 months now but from what I remember, not at all. And I can actually read it on the sunniest of days fwiw.....no relay, its wired directly to the battery. Affords me the ability to check it without…
- Fi Light Blinks With Turn Signal... had same issue this week with high temps here in toronto. forum suggests its a bad ground issue, specifically with the orange ground connection found in the wiring harness close to where the battery resides. my…
- 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) quick update....been out for a few km with the 929 shock & new tires so tough to say which has made the improvement, but over rough surfaces and potholes the bike feels alot more planted where before it would get a tad…
- High Mount - Soft Baggage Heat Shield Anyone fab'd a heat sheild for the 5th Gen with a high mount exhaust? I'm headed down that road and would appreciate any input. I see using the exhaust hanger, rear reflector mount as mounting points. Was thinking…
- 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) Sorry for dragging up an old thread, but this was 1 of the winter projects. Last night I got the 929 shock installed, using a 39mm aluminum spacer. The shocks reservoir is facing backwards, away from the head & exhaust,…
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics Found a pic of mine....cheap $3 ebay item and rocker dremeled into the left side inner black plastic.
- 929/954 Shock Install (5th Gen) Didnt have a metric bit for aluminum, ended up with a nice spacer, but not a tight fit around the metric 10.9 grade bolt. Should this be ok? Something tells me, not ideal, could introduce movement or slop in the…
- retrofiting a CBR steering dampener Good enough for me..moving on
- retrofiting a CBR steering dampener these CBR1000 OEM dampeners are cheap as chips on fleabay, anyone try and work one onto our 5th gens? I am not familiar with the CBR1000 they come from so no idea how they are attached…
- VFR sighted on Onion website. fwiw, i thought it was funny...not as funny as that dude who mentioned he couldnt wait to hear what oil the latest v4 race bike will use, but still funny....and his brother too
- O2 Optimizer Controller Install - Power Commander 2(2000 VFR) ...this is a 15 cent job, why buy the dynojet stuff?
- Helibar experience in the GTA - available if you want them Would they fit a 5th gen, no right?
- VFR sighted on Onion website. ...and his brother too...sad.
- PCIII map suggestion Trying to smooth out the throttle in the sub 4k range, can someone suggest a map for: 2000 Depaired desnorkled Oem air filter O2 sensors jumped Micron highmount reg fuel?? Thanks
- 8th Gen? RC213V slated for production in 2014 [image: View Post]Knife, on 22 September 2012 - 08:08 PM, said: I'm anxious to find out which oil will be best for it. :rolleyes: hilarious!
- Diagnosing Handling Problem yes, i suspect tires are a bit puck like, they are 2008 and had recently sat outside a season in the sun without being ridden....they are 1B on to replace list (need a battery too). But more than just pinpointing my…
- Diagnosing Handling Problem I have a 2000 that i dont think is as planted and confidence inspiring as it should be. It just feels unsettled in some way and I dont have the rider experience to understand where to start looking for issues...but I…
- Ticking sound... valves? I remember reading the occasional tick sound at idle had something to do with gear driven cam assembly.....
- center stand riding high yes, its a Micron High Mount. I had a Microm low mount previously and the center stand sat in the exact same place. I have taped a block to the centerstand (pictured). was easier than finding a larger rubber stopper. If…
- center stand riding high all pics bike is on sidestand. first pic you can see where I have taped on a wood block roughly 1 cm thick [image: 2012-05-29 18.35.20.jpg] [image: 2012-05-29 18.35.39.jpg] [image: 2012-05-29 18.35.45.jpg] [image:…
- center stand riding high symptom: when center stand is retracted (up) it makes contact with the chain and is about beyond horizontal. The bump stop on the exhaust stops but its about .5 inch too high. Assuming the exhaust is not the issue, what…
- 5 gen left me stranded/Electrical Hum?? Unplug the ecu see it still hums....would rule in electrics powered via ecu if humm stops
- Exhaust what are my options Is that a supertrapp?
- in bike fork oil change If you know how?..... Gimme a break. How can not removing front wheel, both calipers, 4 trple tree bolts and handlebars be quicker than not.....then reinstalling all of the above..... Bah
- in bike fork oil change I dont see how it can possibly be quicker or any more complete.
- in bike fork oil change Ive had the front end apart half dozen times in a month trying to fix a steering stem issue so any chance to skip some steps.....I tried the shortcut method. Wow super essy to do no fairing removal and especially no…
- in bike fork oil change Id like to flush and fill the fork, can this be done without removing each from the bike? Or is it half assed and i should just tear it apart.
- Triple tree cover mine was messed up, try rubbing compound, it didnt remove all the nicks, but cleaned it up enough i intend to leave it....fwiw.
- Throttle Plug Replacement but can you get it out..... :tour:
- power commander and O2 sensors Have a pciii installed on a 2000. I havent removed the O2 sensor. Can someone tell me why i need to do this? Ive read conflicting arguments for and against.
- removing right pedal assembly I'd like to get at the exhaust header connection behind the right pedal assembly / heat shield. The manual suggest I only need to remove the swing axle nut, but what about the allen head bolts? the bottom one seems to…
- Fork Oil change question: with major questions now on internals At this point, if i suspected the springs were not intended for the forks, i would not try and make them work. Especially when you mention metal in the oil. i would invest in making sure the forks have the proper vfr…
- corbin & seat cowl ? was able to source a Tahitian Blue seat cowl off of the ebay uk website for a good price. Arrrived yesterday, and does just slip over the Corbin seat, the back tab is the only tight issue, the sides no issue. Just have…
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics Sa1713, Can you tell us how you removed the mirror and cleared the glass?
- A&A PAIR block off plates special run i installed mine today, easy to do, especially with the instructions. The air box cap was a nice surprise. My reed vavles were caked in carbon which is kind of worrying. What do the exhaust valves look like. Should I…
- Cafe racer my new favourite Hey rescue13, That bike you like is local to me, pics are taken in front of toronto island airport....this city is thick with vintage bikes....heres mine! [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image]
- A&A PAIR block off plates special run Do need to defeat an ecu component of the pair system as is eluded to in an earlier post?
- Cafe racer my new favourite There is an issue with sourcing parts for the cx, cannot remember if its rings but think it is, unobtainable...scared me off. I have a cb500 that i rebuilt instead....its a fun job , most everyhing is cheap and simple.…
- Idiots Guide to Linked Brakes I would really appreciate it if someone could detail best practices for making the most of the Linked Brakes....or is there a good book on the basics of braking, a link or video? Any input appreciated.
- Looking for someone to repair and repaint 85 VF1000R cowls and fairings Id be interested in finding same for repaint in toronto...
- Minor fairing damage what to do you should see the bike I just got......lightly road rashed on both sides.... suggested to my brother I would fix it over the winter, he said "....why bother, with your luck you'd probably drop the thing the next day."…
- distance between cat and rear shock mount yep thats exactly how tight mine is to the cat.....thanks HotShoeRob! If thats the norm when the bike is on the center stand then I still have an odd issue with the stand riding too high up when retracted. Think i am…
- distance between cat and rear shock mount Here is what I have going on. I do think its the exhaust that has shifted. I first suspected the center stand, but after looking at photos, determined it my stand was retracting too much, it went beyond horizontal and…
- distance between cat and rear shock mount yes thanks! seems mine is very tight to the shock mount in comparison....appreciate the photos... thinking maybe a wooden wedge and a couple of heat cycles to bend it back down?
- distance between cat and rear shock mount having an odd issue with the centerstand, either its bent or the exhaust is bent.... Can anyone confrim about roughly how much space there is between the cataylitic converter and the shock mount (3 point mount thingy).…
- A&A PAIR block off plates special run seeing as I'd be 5th and 5 is my lucky number, count me in.....
- RJ's 98 VFR800 Hey RJ, Whats your impression of the DanMoto exhaust after riding with it for a while?
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