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badelman

73 posts recovered 6 threads started First seen 14 Oct 2014 Last seen 8 Dec 2015

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  1. Feedback & Info Needed On Some Electrical Upgrades badelman 5 30 Jan 2015 31 Jan 2015 badelman · 30 Jan 2015 – 31 Jan 2015
  2. 6Th Gen Led Battle! badelman 14 20 Jan 2015 9 Apr 2015 badelman · 20 Jan 2015 – 9 Apr 2015
  3. Brake/tail Upper Bulb Not On For Running Tail badelman 9 15 Jan 2015 16 Jan 2015 badelman · 15 Jan 2015 – 16 Jan 2015
  4. Rapid Bike Install For 6Th Gen.. Ooh Goodies! badelman 13 6 Dec 2014 7 Feb 2015 badelman · 6 Dec 2014 – 7 Feb 2015
  5. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed badelman 16 28 Oct 2014 7 Nov 2014 badelman · 28 Oct 2014 – 7 Nov 2014
  6. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! badelman 90 14 Oct 2014 5 Feb 2015 badelman · 14 Oct 2014 – 5 Feb 2015

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  1. Tyga Vfr800 Headers 8 Dec 2015 17:22 This is awesome. Interested to hear when we can order asap.
  2. Gsxr Mirror Mounts For 6Th Gen Bikes Taking Orders Now 23 Nov 2015 21:22 I'll take a set! 6th Gen!
  3. Radiator flush & oil change 26 Apr 2015 15:24 HS, great write up! Question, it looks like the manual advises some sort of chemical flush. I noticed you're using only the distilled water. Have you had bad luck with chemical flushes or feel it is unnecessary or too…
  4. New Viffer 5 Mar 2015 17:49 Welcome to the best working forum on the net there is!
  5. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 5 Feb 2015 17:49 puig510 just finished the vfrness. betweeen this thread and few questions to tightwad. it took 20min from start to finish. oaxgard all connections I can see. now it starts up stronger, maybe it me. glad I got it done…
  6. Feedback & Info Needed On Some Electrical Upgrades 30 Jan 2015 18:23 Looking at upgrading my R/R as suggested and am torn between two versions from Roadstercycle . I also NEED to do something bomb proofing for my main fuse A AND B. Both are either discolored or slightly melty but nothing…
  7. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 30 Jan 2015 03:39 puig510 Badelman, glad you got the bike back and running. wow thank you all for this very informative thread. I have a 07 and now getting VERY paranoid. don't have problems yet. thought honda fixed it but........ I have…
  8. Post your Voltmeter mount pics 23 Jan 2015 19:38 Here's mine. I may add Tightwad's digital monitor as well but needed this one as it's in my face and will let me know if it changes ASAP by virtue of its location! [image: post-30321-0-75436900-1422041890.jpg]
  9. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 23 Jan 2015 19:36 As a quick follow up... here's a pic of the newest connector after being installed and a shot of my new "Head's Up" voltage monitor. The voltage monitor is connected to Tightwad's fuseblock which is connected directly…
  10. Sixth-Gen LED Taillight Bulb Retrofit 21 Jan 2015 18:23 Ordered!! Except I got the upgrade/newest that uses Samsung 5630 chips at $16.99 for the pair USD. They make an even brighter pair but it is much larger and I'm worried that it may not fit. I'll let you know!
  11. 6Th Gen Led Battle! 21 Jan 2015 01:47 I just made some edits to the above post as I re-measured! I got an led tail light for my fifth gen from Thurn in Germany. No idea if they have them for 6th, but if so get one. It will be too expensive, but far better…
  12. 6Th Gen Led Battle! 20 Jan 2015 17:21 Hello all! I am starting the process of going ALL LED for my 6TH GEN Viffer for instant on light, better brightness and less hassle. I've read everything including this great headlight post here and am still having…
  13. Sixth-Gen LED Taillight Bulb Retrofit 16 Jan 2015 20:05 Skids UK Fleabay m8, but several hundred thousand positive recommends (albeit on many differing products). Cost of postage alone from the US would pretty much negate the purchase of any of your recommended. Thanks…
  14. Sixth-Gen LED Taillight Bulb Retrofit 16 Jan 2015 19:09 Skids, Did you order from UK Fleabay or Superbrightleds.com? I'm looking at: Superbrightled's // Recommended in this forum but older LED technology // only 220 lumen and got to be better than this in 2015 Putco //…
  15. Brake/tail Upper Bulb Not On For Running Tail 16 Jan 2015 17:39 http://www.amazon.co...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I put a couple of these in my 07 and was very happy with the result. Brighter than regular bulb, and a nice big difference between tail and brake light output. They were still…
  16. Brake/tail Upper Bulb Not On For Running Tail 15 Jan 2015 21:39 I was surprised that you initially said the filament was intact. I always assumed that it was vibration breaking them. Or muffler heat. CR46 confirmed my suspicions. Don't know if an LED bulb would fare much better. Is…
  17. Brake/tail Upper Bulb Not On For Running Tail 15 Jan 2015 20:36 Agreed. Not to mention the lack of ability to change out the lower bulb quickly. Ugg.
  18. Brake/tail Upper Bulb Not On For Running Tail 15 Jan 2015 19:36 Thanks Kevin. ..In an effort to further troubleshooting I now see that the upper filament on the bulb is indeed broken. Wow. I am a little irritated. I wore gloves and was very careful but as soon as I take it out half…
  19. Brake/tail Upper Bulb Not On For Running Tail 15 Jan 2015 17:56 Hey all, doing some measuring and such for retrofit of led bulbs at the brake/tail light and noticed that after I screwed the top bulb back in the always on (5w) is no longer lighting. I took it out to inspect the bulb…
  20. Sixth-Gen LED Taillight Bulb Retrofit 10 Jan 2015 21:38 carlitos92 badelman Anyone know what needs to be done? I don't get how loosening the cowl allows the new bottom LED bulb to fit. Isn't the housing for the rear tail light/turn signals a single unit? Thanks all! Sorry -…
  21. Twisted Sisters 10 Jan 2015 00:37 Very cool. I'm in for the next one for sure.
  22. Gsxr Mirrors On 6th Gen 28 Dec 2014 19:21 Count me in!
  23. Rapid Bike Install For 6Th Gen.. Ooh Goodies! 16 Dec 2014 00:19 badelman CandyRedRC46 What are your minimum rpm tuning settings? I would sett it to 3400 rpms. What are your max allowable % changes? I would set them to 5%. Try not apply the map more than once every 200 miles or so to…
  24. Rapid Bike Install For 6Th Gen.. Ooh Goodies! 11 Dec 2014 15:21 Mohawk Out of interest the Dimsport site instructions state 200kms (approx 120miles) ! Sure Mohawk.. I chalk this up to just wanting the unit to capture enough data or just being more careful of the unit being able to…
  25. Rapid Bike Install For 6Th Gen.. Ooh Goodies! 11 Dec 2014 05:22 CandyRedRC46 What are your minimum rpm tuning settings? I would sett it to 3400 rpms. What are your max allowable % changes? I would set them to 5%. Try not apply the map more than once every 200 miles or so to ensure…
  26. Twisted Sisters 11 Dec 2014 05:14 I'm in! Never been but really want to go. I've been to Leakey many times in a cage to map some water caves but this sounds like too much fun. I realize these dates have already passed but am anxious to take the next…
  27. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 7 Dec 2014 23:34 dutchinterceptor The first red and small connector look good. The second(melted) connector is most likely causing your starter relay to melt also.(R/R and/or Stator are most likely the actual cause) The third one looks…
  28. Rapid Bike Install For 6Th Gen.. Ooh Goodies! 7 Dec 2014 23:25 Quick update: I found an older post from Candy and saw how he put it under the right side of the seat.. under the rubber bandy deal. Works for me too.. [image: post-30321-0-31327900-1417994002.jpg] If you see the red…
  29. Rapid Bike Install For 6Th Gen.. Ooh Goodies! 7 Dec 2014 02:38 Ok.. here's what I got.. Other than this all else is complete. 1. How in the world do I get this module underneath the sub-frame under the backseat?? [image: post-30321-0-90721200-1417919202.jpg] 2. I the original…
  30. Rapid Bike Install For 6Th Gen.. Ooh Goodies! 6 Dec 2014 19:28 SOoo excited. Finally got the Rapid Bike Race module and harness. I'm putting it in today and will report back with some pics during progress. This post will be in extreme lay terms so those more technical and guru like…
  31. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 11 Nov 2014 21:00 badelman Thanks Dave and others. The current status of the bike is that I'm driving it but I'm watching my workaround bullet connector for the red wire at the 4 pin connector begin to melt. I've cut the factory rubber…
  32. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 11 Nov 2014 14:39 Thanks Dave and others. The current status of the bike is that I'm driving it but I'm watching my workaround bullet connector for the red wire at the 4 pin connector begin to melt. I've cut the factory rubber wrapping…
  33. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 10 Nov 2014 21:29 mello dude Hey - You are finding out the hard way on what happens with an undersized connection setup - melty, melty! You need a connector with serious balls.. My suggestion is to use the Metripac 630 good for 47 amps.…
  34. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 7 Nov 2014 21:02 Ok. quick update. Nice growl in the front of the bike at airbox upon cracking the throttle. Smoother in the turns at low speed and low speed in general. This was a no brainer mod to do. I just can't wait to put in the…
  35. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 7 Nov 2014 19:24 Update: Evap and all associated hoses are gone.. as a note to self the 2 lines from the gas tank were already run to ground but I did move the small one to the left side of the bike (orientation of R/L is while sitting…
  36. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 7 Nov 2014 18:37 Guys, as a quick update.. I've installed VFRness and the workaround is still in place. The red wire of the 4 pin connector is still getting super hot and beginning to melt the work around (individual connector). No…
  37. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 30 Oct 2014 01:12 Terry Hi Badelman Man, you Californian's get a such a lot of cool emission crap that the rest of us don't need to deal with! Even with my 'Rest of World' 5th gen I cringe every time I look at all the hoses. Do yourself…
  38. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 29 Oct 2014 18:32 CandyRedRC46 The way I see it there are only three holes (lines) involved: 1. The line coming from the throttle bodies 2. The water drain line coming from the front bottom of the gas tank. 3. The gas vapor vent line…
  39. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 29 Oct 2014 18:14 Thanks Candy.
  40. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 29 Oct 2014 16:07 Sry Candy. I do tend to make things more complicated then they really are but I swear I don't do it on purpose. There is info on this but a lot is not easy to understand for me. Any help is appreciated. The way I see it…
  41. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 29 Oct 2014 15:31 VFRpwr Vacuum source hose goes up to the throttle bodies Vent hose back up to gas tank Electrical solenoid on right side. Not sure if this solenoid has position feedback to the ECU. Am following this one too as I'm…
  42. Evap Canister Delete Help Needed 28 Oct 2014 22:30 Hello all, I have the fairings off for another fix I'm working on when I noticed that the mount for my evap canister is broken and zip tied on by the previous owner! What? I thought... what a wonderful opportunity to…
  43. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 05:20 mello dude badelman mello dude Well you figured it out - stator connector apart! Remember post 53? So - R/R good, stator good. What to do? Get serious about the wire fixes and you need higher amperage connections that…
  44. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 02:18 Cogswell :cheerleader: If you don't care to do soldering / crimping, you can try Posi-Locks. I haven't used them to replace my stator connector, but have used them elsewhere with very good results. When the wire is…
  45. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 02:02 mello dude Well you figured it out - stator connector apart! Remember post 53? So - R/R good, stator good. What to do? Get serious about the wire fixes and you need higher amperage connections that will last. You…
  46. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 01:19 Aha! Now the numbers are looking like there in the right range. Here are the results during Monday Night Football commercial breaks (too excited to wait): At idle (range): 19.6 to 21.2 // 19.9 to 22 // 20.8 to 21.7 At…
  47. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 01:03 Just answered the question. Thanks Cogswell!! The bike does start with the Stator disconnected from the R/R. Also, the side I'm testing is the 3 holes at the connector attached to the Stator. I'll post results at the…
  48. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 00:46 Sounds like I have the right setting. THANK YOU Cogswell for aiding in confirmation.. Ok dumb question here but will the bike run with the stator disconnected? AND.... what side should I test from (closest to stator or…
  49. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 00:21 Cogswell Yes, setting #1, AC voltage. Just be sure it isn't on something like 0-1000v or similar - select the lowest range that you expect to test that your meter supports - most have something like 0-250 or 0-500.…
  50. 2007 Vfr800 Rwb Dead At Key Turn! 28 Oct 2014 00:07 Correction: To double check and make sure I'm selecting the right choices to test.. I have 4 selections on my multimeter: 1. Dont know what this is.. cant even find it in the manual. I'll keep looking! 2. AC/DC Current…

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