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Last 50 of 58- Lower Fairing Decals, Y2K Does anyone have that on their bike? Wasn't on mine... haven't seen it on others', and haven't seen it in photos.
- Nyack, New York, Looking Out Along Water To Tappan Zee Bridge LOL. I swear, tolls up there are such a rip-off. It costs something like $15 to cross the George Washington bridge. Ditto for the Joe Verrazano bridge. Tolls for the Throgs Neck and (I forget the name of the bridge to…
- Nyack, New York, Looking Out Along Water To Tappan Zee Bridge I wish I had a dollar for every time I've been on the Tappan Zee bridge. What are you, a toll collector? :)
- Lower Fairing Decals, Y2K So you apply a water/alcohol solution to the panel before you apply the decal? Doesn't that affect the adhesion of the decal? The liquid allows the decal to "float" a little for minor position adjustments, and the…
- Lower Fairing Decals, Y2K I would call them and give them the part number - ask about availability. I was under the impression that these were no longer available, but I could be very wrong.
- Lower Fairing Decals, Y2K http://www.ebay.com/...=item19fdb99def That set it intended for the non-US Yellow bike built in '99, and has a more gray than black tone to it. However, his kits appear to be very good in terms of resembling the…
- 01 Vfr 800 Value Estimate MaxSwell Motor Consumer News (best mc mag) publishes used bike value guide twice a year. The most recent one, this year, goes back as far as 2001 VFR800fi. They list the price as $2750. And NADA puts the bike at $2680.…
- 01 Vfr 800 Value Estimate B4V4 has it pretty much nailed. Anything that has been "modded" (car, truck, motorcycle, snowmobile, etc.) immediately drops in value to me as a seller. Certain things (handlebars, for example) are "excusable as it may…
- Thoughts On Buying Used... That would be awesome if you could pull it off, but I'm guessing the dealer doesn't have a lot of markup in it. With it being as clean as it is, they probably would have asked for more if they thought the market would…
- Thoughts On Buying Used... Generally looks like it was taken care of. The price doesn't seem terribly out of whack either, especially for a dealer.
- How Much Should I Sell My Vfr For? Taking things off is generally much easier than putting it all together. :) Things like the seat, grab handles, and even the tank come off fairly easily if you have a prospective buyer.
- How Much Should I Sell My Vfr For? Sorry to hear about the accident... In this situation, I would normally try to assess what the individual, salvageable parts are worth by themselves. Throw a 35-40% discount at it, and sell it as a whole. Tank,…
- 1999 Vfr800 Project I see decals on eBay a lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VFR-800i-Interceptor-1999-complete-decals-stickers-graphics-kit-adhesivi-800-set-/200979390301?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ecb4e1f5d&vxp=mtr I know that…
- 800Fi Gravity Feed The pump isn't so much to feed the fuel from the tank as it is to create the necessary pressure to atomize the fuel when it's fed through the injectors. WIthout the pump, you wouldn't have an pressure in the rail and…
- No Low Beam Yeah.. They're sometimes VERY difficult to find. If you own a multi-meter (and can use it), and have the service manual (wiring diagram), you can usually find a couple of places to check things quickly to get started.
- No Low Beam Ultimately, you'll need to determine where the electricity stops flowing... That will be the culprit. Switch, relay, bulb, harness...
- No Low Beam Hi and Low are on different relays. If you aren't getting power on Low, it could be a bad relay or maybe it isn't seated well / has bad connections.
- No Low Beam Have you tried known good bulbs? Tested for power in the low beam setting at both sockets? Tested the bulbs for continuity for both settings? Fuses all good? Connections all good? Start with the simplest / cheapest...
- Garage Door Opener Oh, I'm sure it CAN be opened, but not with 2-3 strong guys. It weighs too damn much.it's not sectional, it's one solid piece of....oak? Whatever it is, it's solid. I think you missed my point - if a single person is…
- Garage Door Opener Sure, if they bring along 5-6 friends. My door without the motor to move it weighs a metric damn ton. My motor failed one time and me and two healthy neighbors unhooked the chain and tried to lift/pry/move it. Couldn't…
- Another Bright Idea For My 5Th Gen Viffer.... Texfoto Are there any concerns by anyone with the 60/55w draw? Am I going to toast anything from the rectifier, wiring, to stator? Also, can you provide the exact part number for the lights? I'm finding something that…
- Garage Door Opener It's not permanently mounted... pulls right off just like if it was on car visor .... and you wouldn't even know it was there unless pointed out. No taking off gloves then fiddling with your smartphone... ... just reach…
- Before I Buy A Two Brothers Black Series Exhaust, Any Other Suggestions? raoufhakam I'd say you should've just asked for return/refund from the beginning and saved yourself and them all the hassle. P.s. i have Delkevic can on my VFR, while it doesnt look as fancy as a TBR, its half the…
- Another Bright Idea For My 5Th Gen Viffer.... Are you noticing a difference because the bulbs are really better? Or is it because you are comparing to worn bulbs? Standard halogen bulbs dim over time and develop are more yellowish color to them. It would be…
- Garage Door Opener Have you tried to find a remote key fob for your opener? [image: lm-370.jpg] +1 I understand the "cool factor" of adding a permanently mounted opener, but why go to all the hassle? Just get a keyfob one that you put on…
- How Hot Is Too Hot? Small motor (.8L), very small radiator, even smaller fan. Limited air flow potential for that fan. Seems like it all adds to up "have to allow for a wider heat range simply because that's just how it's going to work…
- How Hot Is Too Hot? JimGregory I dont understand why a thermost controlled liquid cooled engine does not maintain a steady temperature. I have only been with my 98 for 3 days now. Have not heard the fan run yet and have seen coolant temps…
- How Hot Is Too Hot? Mine will hit about 225 sitting in traffic on a hot day before the fan will kick in and drop it down to around 215 or so. On level roads, it runs around 180-200 depending on ambient air temp. 235 is pretty warm, but…
- 5Th Gen Mileage Yep.. And that's exactly what I meant by "it depends" on why it was totaled out. Cost to fix > value = totaled. And, it doesn't matter WHY... On a 15 year old bike, fairings cost more than the bike is worth (according…
- Neutral Switch And Light It will NOT start in gear, with the clutch in, if the kickstand is down. Check the electrical connectors as a start and move to the switch from there.
- Should Stator Wires Be Almost "too Hot To Touch"? My understanding is that all tests must PASS in order to be considered good. Anything else and it's a FAIL. You're doing the ground test with the harness disconnected, right?
- Should Stator Wires Be Almost "too Hot To Touch"? Connectivity to ground is BAD. Your 1ohm readings should be open load.
- Should Stator Wires Be Almost "too Hot To Touch"? Make sure you're testing properly... Testing for continuity to ground is typically done with the motor off, as in this video. [video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/5v2LtHlvcqI?feature=oembed]
- Should Stator Wires Be Almost "too Hot To Touch"? There should be no connectivity between the stator wires and ground... It should be open load. Dumb question, but I'll ask anyway... When you tested the resistance between the wires and ground, did you have the motor…
- 5Th Gen Mileage mcrwt644 she runs and rides apparently. Needs tires and chain and sprockets. Title was issued 5 years ago. Owner has no idea why it was salvaged. so, that said, what is a fair price? Tires = $400 (by the time you're…
- 5Th Gen Mileage I would say that depends on why the salvage title. When was that title originally issued? If it was within the last year or so, it wouldn't have needed anything major to happen to it in order to be totaled out.…
- Overheating, Electrical Problems - Radiator Fan, Fuel Gauge, Indicators Sounds like you might have some "general" electrical issues. Check for signs of bad connections and/or burning of any of the heavier wires. Specifically, look at the wires coming from the stator and to and through the…
- Givi Rack And High Pipe Install Looks like it came out good. I like the seat, too, especially with the yellow piping. What kind is it?
- To Bung Or Not To Bung? It isn't just about saving cash, either. It's pretty much impossible to find quality fairings for a fifth gen - especially in yellow like mine. ;)
- Wtf Is This? Gross Clutch Resevoir Let's begin at the beginning. A brake system is not a sealed system. A physics principle known as Boyle's Law in a round-about way establishes that a fluid cannot leave a container unless air can follow it . If the vent…
- Wtf Is This? Gross Clutch Resevoir The sears ones are terrible. The photo that was posted is of a fairly substantial looking set. The ones off of Amazon don't look very beefy.
- Wtf Is This? Gross Clutch Resevoir Here: What kind of pliers are those and/or where can they be bought? I need a QUALITY set - the ones I bought to pull snap rings out of the idler wheels on my sleds are so-so at best, and they're the best of all of the…
- High Beam I haven't had the issue myself, but have read a number of times that the switch itself may be bad. If you have the means to do continuity testing of the switch, I would start there.
- Are Heli Bars For Me? What?
- New Owner Of A 2000 - Any "necessary" Mods? My 2000 has 40k miles. Bought it from the original owner who did "the minimum" in maintenance (tires, oil changes, new chain and sprocket) and never had to make a repair. Always garaged and the battery was kept on a…
- New Owner Of A 2000 - Any "necessary" Mods? The MOSFET RR is a definite "must do". But I would also through in a tapered head bearing conversion is really good to do. I will be doing the bearing change - that's one of two maintenance items that needs to be done…
- New Owner Of A 2000 - Any "necessary" Mods? The R/R thing is sounding scary. As mentioned I believe you already have the update, but you can find your serial/model number and ensure you have the update. I owned an 00 for over 2 years & 20k kms without any issues…
- New Owner Of A 2000 - Any "necessary" Mods? I bought a helmet (Scorpion EXO 400) that will suffice for now. Picked it up cheap (used) and in very good condition. I'll use it as a base for comparing other helmets to when I'm ready to step up a bit. I've got my eye…
- Are Heli Bars For Me? Possibly.. I'm not very broad shouldered, so there might be a touch of extra length to my arms. What's an LSL kit?
- Fuelly - Lies & Statistics? Funny, my latest tank went to about 195mi for average to spirited riding, up from 165-175 Ihad been getting per tank since late October. It is not a gradual change but literally changes in one tank. This seems to be the…
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