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cjb1019
31 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 11 Jul 2014 Last seen 19 Jul 2017
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All 31- Chain Mileage I had mine replaced at the 16k mile service. Ridden all year round, through all weathers, and generally I'm pretty good at keeping it clean and properly lubed, but not religious about it. Would have expected nearer 20k…
- Headlight Relay wired wrong! May be a long shot, but is there some nonsense piece of regulation which says high beams must be powered via a relay??
- Locks When it comes to security chains, the only real options are Almax, Almax, and er, Almax. Not sure if they ship outside the uk though.
- Main Step Heat Guard Weirdly I was going to start a topic about this very same thing! The paint has started flaking on mine as well, just along the exposed edge at the back (so not as bad as your one). I guess it's just in a really exposed…
- Pgm-Fi Light Very Low Idle And Stall . Rob916, 26/03/2016 at 6:29 AM Yip it was a vacum hose pintched, they sorted it . Problem seems to be gone, it has been 3 or so weeks and it has not done it once . Crni, see above. If your issue is being caused by the…
- UK Motorcycle transport companies Hey, thanks. I spoke to my normal dealer who said they could do it, but I'll check them out too. Cheers
- UK Motorcycle transport companies Hey guys, Does anyone know of a reputable motorcycle transport company in the UK? Preferably one based in the South East. Thanks
- Wheel Bearings Very possibly weather related, but could have just been a faulty part which took a little while to fail. Regarding brakes, see here: http://www.vfrdiscus...n-damage-gen-8/ I had both calipers replaced under warranty…
- Wheel Bearings Hey everyone, just a heads up for the all weather/high mileage 8th gen guys out there: Approaching the 16000 mile mark, recently noticed a strange feeling through the bars, took it into the dealer for inspection and it…
- 8000Mile Service Just recently ticked over to 12000 miles since May last year. Be needing the big service soon! You must have had one of the first new generation VFRs on the road. I bought mine mid-May 2014. The dealer was very pleased…
- 8000Mile Service Just recently ticked over to 12000 miles since May last year. Be needing the big service soon!
- Oem Parts In The Uk...? Non ABS
- Oem Parts In The Uk...? Well, I've been a bit naughty, as what I'm actually looking to buy right now is a pair of brake calipers for a 2010 fireblade. So technically, I'm stealing advice from the lovely people on this forum and not even…
- Oem Parts In The Uk...? Thanks for the replies, guys. After a bit of research, I think the best option is to buy from the US, 'cos even with shipping costs, I'm still looking at a cost saving of 50% vs UK or EU prices. So, new question now:…
- Oem Parts In The Uk...? Looking for some advice from other people in the UK here - any recommendations on the best (and cheapest) place to buy official Honda OEM parts online? Thanks.
- Front Braking Unevenness And Judder First thing I would suggest is to check your brake pistons, especially if you've been riding through winter, as both me and another UK all-weather rider have had chipping/pitting in the pistons (detailed here ). It…
- Bike Mag 5000 Mile Test Report some slight rusting on the inners of the discs I've applied ACF50 to the inners of the discs (had some slight rusting too) using an old cloth and have no braking issues to speak of. Never thought of using a paintbrush…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 Good to hear it. Hopefully that's a good sign for my claim as well. Did Honda offer up any more information about why this happened? Like a bad batch of pistons or something? Or should we be expecting to have them…
- Sad Day But I'm Lucky Rob916 i had to pay 340 € of the damage in accordance with my contract, and the insurance paid the 5 090 € of the rest :ohmy: !!!! thank goodness i was fully insured ..... I didn't realise the French models were made…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 Had the calipers off earlier, took the pads out and gave the pistons a quick clean up for a proper look: 7 out of 8 pistons chipped! (pics below) Looks like I'll have to be making a claim with my dealer now... vtwindr…
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 Mine's at about 8500 miles - will be taking the callipers off again this weekend and giving them a good clean up to properly examine the pistons. vtwindr - who's your Honda dealer?
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 Ok, well keep us (me) posted!
- Brake Piston Damage Gen 8 We sound like we're in quite similar situations - bike's coming up on 10 months old, I use it to commute, so it's used everyday, through all weathers, although I don't rinse it at night (generous application on acf50 on…
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 Sounds good. Make any noticeable difference to the fuelling? Not that I've particularly noticed. Although it does seem to have given it a bit more punch at the very bottom end - like the stock exhaust was strangling it…
- The Ultimate Vfr What is the obsession with the whole gear driven cams thing? I mean really, what practical advantage would gear driven cams have over modern chain driven ones...?
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 Sounds good. I've been trying to get a friggin' video to link here but it doesn't seem to be working right now... :angry: Edit: Finally! http://youtu.be/Gf5YlfNyz9g
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 Ok, so here's a quick couple of pics... Much improved, no? Attached Files [image: Attached File] IMG_2302.JPG 68.83KB 51 downloads [image: Attached File] IMG_2573.JPG 47.29KB 41 downloads [image: Attached File]…
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 Arrow Proracing exhaust arrived earlier this week, fitted it last night and had a little ride around with it on today. First impressions are good. It's improved the looks a LOT but it's not had a huge effect on the…
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 K, so it turns out I got my dates massively wrong - the Arrow pipe will hopefully be with me next weekend. When it arrives I will attempt some videos.
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 Well, I just took the plunge and ordered myself an Arrow pro-racing slip on. No idea if the importer even have a stock in yet, but they should confirm my order and the delivery time tomorrow. Hopefully will have it by…
- Aftermarket Pipes For Gen 8 Some Arrow action for ya. http://www.arrow.it/...M=13&IDTab=1357 That pro racing silencer looks awesome! Has anyone got any experience with it on other bikes?
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