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Grum

1,537 posts recovered 23 threads started First seen 9 Jul 2014 Last seen 19 Feb 2025

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  1. On this Special Day Grum 3 25 Apr 2024 25 Apr 2024 Grum · 25 Apr 2024 – 25 Apr 2024
  2. DannoXYZ missing in action! Grum 4 11 Apr 2024 17 Apr 2024 Grum · 11 Apr 2024 – 17 Apr 2024
  3. Michelin tire price hike! Grum 44 10 Mar 2022 29 May 2022 Grum · 10 Mar 2022 – 29 May 2022
  4. Tank Vent System - Update Grum 6 23 Jul 2021 23 Jul 2021 Grum · 23 Jul 2021 – 23 Jul 2021
  5. Dielectic Grease - The Pros and Cons! Grum 8 8 Jul 2021 10 Jul 2021 Grum · 8 Jul 2021 – 10 Jul 2021
  6. Turn Signals Auto Cancel Disable - Update. Grum 1 13 Mar 2021 13 Mar 2021 Grum · 13 Mar 2021 – 13 Mar 2021
  7. Forum Down??? Grum 12 16 Jan 2021 8 Feb 2021 Grum · 16 Jan 2021 – 8 Feb 2021
  8. Toolkit suggestions for long trip? Grum 25 5 Jan 2021 22 Jan 2021 Grum · 5 Jan 2021 – 22 Jan 2021
  9. Help please iPad useless with latest forum change Grum 13 24 Sep 2020 25 Sep 2020 Grum · 24 Sep 2020 – 25 Sep 2020
  10. Battery drain on fifth gen Grum 16 4 Sep 2020 17 Sep 2020 Grum · 4 Sep 2020 – 17 Sep 2020
  11. What a Ride - US hwy12 Grum 12 15 Aug 2020 17 Aug 2020 Grum · 15 Aug 2020 – 17 Aug 2020
  12. OEM Pannier Handle Rock Solid! Grum 5 16 Jan 2020 21 Jan 2020 Grum · 16 Jan 2020 – 21 Jan 2020
  13. 6 & 8gen Spark Plugs Grum 4 6 Dec 2018 6 Dec 2018 Grum · 6 Dec 2018 – 6 Dec 2018
  14. New Front Pads Fitted - EBC HH's Grum 18 3 Nov 2018 8 Nov 2018 Grum · 3 Nov 2018 – 8 Nov 2018
  15. 2014 - 2015 8gen Service Manual - missing! Grum 11 25 Sep 2018 7 Dec 2018 Grum · 25 Sep 2018 – 7 Dec 2018
  16. Cooling Fan Operation Test Grum 5 9 Mar 2018 14 Mar 2018 Grum · 9 Mar 2018 – 14 Mar 2018
  17. Interesting Fuel Stats. Grum 24 10 Dec 2017 12 Dec 2017 Grum · 10 Dec 2017 – 12 Dec 2017
  18. Air Intake Flapper Removal and Tidy Up Grum 10 9 Dec 2017 13 Dec 2017 Grum · 9 Dec 2017 – 13 Dec 2017
  19. Any Fried Stators Yet? Grum 8 7 Dec 2017 8 Dec 2017 Grum · 7 Dec 2017 – 8 Dec 2017
  20. Headlight Relay wired wrong! Grum 21 14 Apr 2017 20 Apr 2017 Grum · 14 Apr 2017 – 20 Apr 2017
  21. Front Brake Hose - Could Be A Real Issue, feedback please! Grum 8 31 Mar 2017 18 Apr 2017 Grum · 31 Mar 2017 – 18 Apr 2017
  22. New donation from Grum Grum 1 27 Mar 2017 27 Mar 2017 Grum · 27 Mar 2017 – 27 Mar 2017
  23. Rc79 Fuel Economy Grum 14 30 Dec 2014 16 Feb 2015 Grum · 30 Dec 2014 – 16 Feb 2015

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  1. What did you do to your VFR Today? 19 Feb 2025 10:11 20 hours ago, VFR80025th I have my new JT sprockets arriving today with my DID 525 xring chain that i bought over a year ago waiting their arrival. I have 32,000kms on my VFR. Sprockets still look good but as they say…
  2. Flapper valve on 2015 800x 13 Jan 2025 00:47 16 minutes ago, Sunde Super confused reading around regarding the airbox flapper valve on these bikes Some say its strictly noise related, some say its there to give better airflow = torque at low revs. I really dont…
  3. NEED HELP from one of you VFR wiring guru’s… PLEASE! 25 Nov 2024 02:39 LILjoeSCARGAP, 11/12/2024 at 6:16 AM Hey Grum sorry to bother u again but one more quick question please!🙏 Ive got continuity to ground at the batt neg terminal on quite a few different wires at the blue 18 pin…
  4. Honda Unveils New V3 Engine with Electrical Compressor 7 Nov 2024 00:11 6 hours ago, Dutchy Buy one quick before additional import duties are levvied on this foreign product!!! Best stick to a HD? 🤣 EICMA was afloat with fake Italian motorcycles.... Morini, Benelli to name a few...…
  5. 2004 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor Stator/ Regulator Rectifier Hardwire? 23 Oct 2024 11:33 7 hours ago, sammyt If I hardwire it, does it matter which yellow wires I connect from the stator side to the R/R side? No, doesn't matter.
  6. NEED HELP from one of you VFR wiring guru’s… PLEASE! 22 Oct 2024 05:41 1 hour ago, LILjoeSCARGAP Hey grum i heard something the other day about the coils themselves needing their own dedicated ground and relying on the little hold down bolt that secures them to the valve cover for that. Is…
  7. NEED HELP from one of you VFR wiring guru’s… PLEASE! 21 Oct 2024 02:47 LILjoeSCARGAP, 10/20/2024 at 5:03 AM as for the fuel pump priming being solved I believe it was the engine stop switch because they were since I pulled it apart cleaned it. Everything’s been good. This doesn't fill me…
  8. NEED HELP from one of you VFR wiring guru’s… PLEASE! 20 Oct 2024 22:21 10 hours ago, LILjoeSCARGAP Ok so redid the flow test and it’s now only flowing 3 oz so I guess next step is get a new pump and pray that my bike runs once it’s installed. Any recommendations on exactly what pump I…
  9. NEED HELP from one of you VFR wiring guru’s… PLEASE! 19 Oct 2024 03:04 5 hours ago, LILjoeSCARGAP Failed the fuel pump flow test. 10 seconds results in 4 fl oz. Service manual calls for 5 fl oz. Wouldn’t think that would result in a no start condition tho… thoughts? And how about pump…
  10. Gotta Ride! 14 Oct 2024 04:07 54 minutes ago, FromMaine Grum: You will stay after VFRD school today and write on the chalkboard 100 times. "I will not make fun of other members bikes" When done, erase it, and do it again.😁 Ok I'm sorry..... I will…
  11. Gotta Ride! 14 Oct 2024 02:46 52 minutes ago, St. Stephen [image: IMG_0961.JPG] Terrible amount of oil leaking from your bike mate. Better get that checked ASAP. :laughing6-hehe: Lovely looking 1200.
  12. 5th gen Stator output 13 Oct 2024 02:43 If it doesn't have a replaceable fuse then it's an auto reset breaker. Strongly suggest replacing it with a normal weather resistant 30amp fuse. Something like attached photo available at any good auto spares shop. Is…
  13. 5th gen Stator output 13 Oct 2024 01:18 You're not mentioning the most important test and the most common mode of failure, it's the phase to Ground test. With the 3 phase stator lead unplugged from the R/R probe each phase wire with the other meter leaded…
  14. NEED HELP from one of you VFR wiring guru’s… PLEASE! 8 Oct 2024 11:06 1 hour ago, LILjoeSCARGAP Oh and I should probably mention that my fuel pump prime is being intermittent but I can’t really narrow down if it’s the wiring connector that plugs into the starter relay or if it’s my engine…
  15. Fuel injection issue 8 Oct 2024 06:26 Check the 10P Gray connector feeding the injectors. Make sure both pins and sockets are clean with no corrosion evident (see attached Note the green corrosion). Make sure you measure a good solid 12v for the injectors…
  16. NEED HELP from one of you VFR wiring guru’s… PLEASE! 8 Oct 2024 05:28 1. Recheck your Main Fuse B 30amp wiring. Assume your Fi light goes Out after every switch On after fuel prime? Assume you have no diagnostic code flashing with the Sidestand Down? 2. Verify you have a good solid 12v…
  17. Fuel pump relay not receiving voltage + no spark 19 Sep 2024 02:25 Clement357, 9/8/2024 at 11:59 AM Well, opened my ignition switch to find a lot of corrosion, cleaned all of with with electrical cleaner, tested the diode and it was faulty so I changed it, still doesn’t work.. anyone…
  18. Suddenly won't start! 13 Sep 2024 11:27 15 hours ago, fabio222 I actually quite like that feature and wish the HISS light would flash for longer than 24 hours. Its a great deterrent to keep scumbags away from your bike - they see the flashing light and just…
  19. Suddenly won't start! 12 Sep 2024 23:06 12 hours ago, Cogswell Just curious, every 6th gen I've seen (in the US) has a small, round block off to the left of the ODO trip reset button. Yours appears to have a plunger type of switch poking out. Pardon my…
  20. Suddenly won't start! 11 Sep 2024 23:05 1. You have a Red ABS Warning Light, but you say you Don't have ABS?! So does this light normally go out above 10kph OR does it just stay On all the time annoying you? Has the ABS lens/legend been removed from the front…
  21. Indicator issue - relay? 10 Sep 2024 07:40 0xBERNDOG, 9/8/2024 at 6:46 AM This part of the trace is so corroded that the connection is broken. It's a common ground for the indicator bulbs I've seen enough to justify remaking the PCB. At the very least I find it…
  22. 5th Gen Coolant Level 4 Sep 2024 00:40 Once flushed, filled and burped. You only need to top up via the reserve tank. Ride and check the reserve tank level, no need to even worry about overfilling the reserve tank it will either be drawn into the radiator or…
  23. Fuel pump relay not receiving voltage + no spark 3 Sep 2024 04:08 Another thing to check is if your Ignition Switch has the Pink security wire and the Zener diode. See Attached. The Pink wire sends 9v to the ECM to enable it. If the ECM sees 12v or 0v it will not enable = No Fuel…
  24. Fuel pump relay not receiving voltage + no spark 2 Sep 2024 01:44 Sorry! Anybody else want to have a go at sorting the above out?
  25. Fuel pump relay not receiving voltage + no spark 1 Sep 2024 22:51 58 minutes ago, Clement357 Every fuses are fine So you've checked Main Fuse B 30amp? No sign of overheated burnt wiring of the fuse holder? No heat stress of the fuse itself? 59 minutes ago, Clement357 relay does do…
  26. Indicator issue - relay? 15 Aug 2024 02:22 0xBERNDOG, 8/10/2024 at 5:26 AM 1) I actually replaced the flasher relay, although the part was used from Ebay (Mitsuba FR-3303) I think your second video tells a different story. I'm highly suspicious of the Trun Relay…
  27. Indicator issue - relay? 14 Aug 2024 16:43 What is the age and state of your battery? Make sure battery terminals are clean and tight. Measure your charging voltage at idle and 5000 rpm, should be around 13.5 to 14.5 volts.
  28. Indicator issue - relay? 10 Aug 2024 02:30 Grab yourself a piece of wire, firmly plant one end to the Battery Negative. Then with the other end see if you can poke that into the Green Ground wire at the turn Relay connector. If the relay and blinkers operate…
  29. It was too cheap! 3 Aug 2024 06:19 42 minutes ago, Terry Realigned its path to satisfy Mr OCD from Sunbury Haha just as well, after all the good work you've done, no point in having a daggy hose upsetting its good looks! She's a beaut, glad its putting a…
  30. First questions. 30 Jul 2024 02:42 4 hours ago, Presson What is your method for avoiding the orange peel effect? Reckon I might have an answer to that, with my only limited spray painting experience! Never spray paint in cold, moist conditions. Dry,…
  31. It was too cheap! 28 Jul 2024 06:35 Hi Terry. Hope you don't mind me being a PITA fuss pot. Just a small suggestion to get the looks just a little neater I tucked the Fuel Vent Hose just rearward of the head cover behind the frame and it sits there nicely…
  32. It was too cheap! 28 Jul 2024 06:00 Great stuff Terry, just confirming, is there no need to remove the TB's to replace the front CCT? I've only ever replaced a couple of easy rear ones.
  33. It was too cheap! 24 Jul 2024 09:31 Terry, 7/24/2024 at 7:21 PM Good suggestion about releasing the tension for storage Graham; can't do any harm, although they were supplied fully wound. Need to find time to get a WOF inspection, then I can get properly…
  34. It was too cheap! 24 Jul 2024 09:07 Great job Terry. The bike sounds perrrrrrrfect. Don't bother with the CCT'S your bike will tell you when it would like a newy. Suggest releasing the spring tension off the plunger, fully extended, a bit oil, then…
  35. It was too cheap! 21 Jul 2024 06:16 Lucky you to have the space and the wonderful Honda toys. 6gen is bloody beautiful, looks like new, top job as always Terry. I take my hat off to you mate. :fing02:
  36. It was too cheap! 20 Jul 2024 10:09 Great job Terry, really looks nice and classy. You didn't waste any time in getting it to this state. Glad you found something to fit the Gold Wheels you had sitting around. :fing02:
  37. Gear change issues 15 Jul 2024 08:13 1 hour ago, Presson Honda specify 10w30 for emission reasons (and a very slight improvement in fuel economy as a consequence). I've been using 10w40 for several years now without any noticeable difference so I suggest…
  38. It was too cheap! 15 Jul 2024 01:03 Really looking nice Terry. The gold wheel and black forks look brand new, love the colour combination. You're not wasting any time getting some serious work done. Tyre valves - Had a new rear tyre fitted to my 6gen…
  39. Kill switch not stopping engine 14 Jul 2024 00:56 3 hours ago, Nats Hi, so my bike “runs on” when it’s properly up to temperature, fan running, we’re talking about 106 degrees ish. Doesn’t do it when cold. If I switch off the ignition the engine does a few more…
  40. It was too cheap! 12 Jul 2024 03:41 16 minutes ago, Terry Thanks Graeme. I bought as a bit of a project so I am not fussed if I have to tinker from time to time. Do I take it that you did the CCT re-tension on your 6G and it did not work? Or just not for…
  41. It was too cheap! 12 Jul 2024 03:02 Great looker for sure Terry. I'm sure the Candy Red with the silver wheels was for 2008, 2009 saw the same colour scheme but with the gold wheels, black frame and forks. My 2009 Sword Silver with gold wheels was a great…
  42. Something new to worry about. 10 Jul 2024 03:04 Look out Phil. Think they've detected a stolen Red VFR800F directly below!! :wheel: "Procurement has commenced for permanent POLAIR capability in Townsville. The helicopter has already assisted police to track stolen…
  43. Unsettling Throttle Behaviour 9 Jul 2024 12:20 43 minutes ago, lucwilride Thanks again for the detailed reply Grum 🙏. Glad to hear the O2 should not be a major issue, I'll clear the codes tonight and see what pops up over the coming rides. On this point, do I just…
  44. Greetings from Melbourne, Down Under 9 Jul 2024 07:50 2 hours ago, boOZZIE Welcome Bobby fellow Melbournian This bought from A1? I think I saw that listed just the other day imported from the states, hardly any Ks Nice 1 No mate, its an Aussie model, previous owner…
  45. Unsettling Throttle Behaviour 9 Jul 2024 01:59 11 hours ago, lucwilride Hello @Grum, I just checked the stored FI Fault codes. It is throwing code 22 = Faulty no. 3/4 Oxygen Sensor, no codes other than that one. Any thoughts on whether or not that could lead to the…
  46. Unsettling Throttle Behaviour 7 Jul 2024 04:34 Questions and Suggestions...... - How fresh is your fuel? Could you have bad fuel, water condensation in the tank especially with Ethanol blended Fuel? - Possible dirty Fuel Filter. - What is the health status of your…
  47. Gotta Ride! 18 Jun 2024 03:36 St. Stephen, 5/22/2024 at 9:29 AM Two more posts from this trip, this is the next-to-last. Some interesting/strange bikes: Check out this motor. A cube four two-stroke displacing a total of 250cc. Two crankshafts:…
  48. '98 FI code 23? 11 Jun 2024 06:39 CaptPLG, 6/8/2024 at 7:22 PM Lo and behold FI code pops in: 2 long flashing 3 short ones(which should be 23?). According to the service manual(gen V)here there isn't a corresponding code to that but searching for that…
  49. Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 1 Jun 2024 05:36 1 hour ago, Philois1984 How dare you sir! That is actually my wife, she was dressed in pink though. 😂 My apologies obviously some terrible distortion going on with the mirror, lovely lady indeed Sir. :fing02:
  50. Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 1 Jun 2024 02:39 Haha Phil, very dappa indeed Sir. Very Exclusive riding gear there Sir. A close look at your L/H mirror reflection, am I right in guessing that a dressed in pink clown or similar has taken the photo?? :fing02:

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