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faran
38 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 6 Oct 2014 Last seen 16 Oct 2018
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All 38- 2000 VFR SMC Re-build Question Alright, so I had brake fluid seeping from SMC and it needed to be rebuild. I have done the rebuild and no more leaks/seeping, but now when I push on rear brake, can hear a slight thumping sound and that disappears…
- Most miles on a 5th Gen? 5 minutes ago, Cogswell With regular maintenance, I'll bet you can get it to 200k with ease. Thanks cogswheel, I am anal about things. But time would tell about 200k. Currently I am after folks who have never touched…
- Most miles on a 5th Gen? Recently acquired a 5th Gen with 92K, let's see how long it'll last?
- Brake Bleeding VTEC and 5th Generation Thanks for such a helpful post. Going to do it on a 5th Gen. Clutch and front is clear, there's just 1 bleeder on the front and 2 on the rear, nothing else. Is that right? I swear have seen a post by HS for doing it for…
- Owners Manuals and other 98-01 Honda VFR Service Manual | Optimized & BookmarkedNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads Thanks very much MM, very helpful.
- 30 min fork oil change- On bike Dutchy Hello Faran How much do you weigh? If you have the tools and time, taking the forks out is preferred. You can clean the brake pistons as well. As for settings, I like using an sae10 oil with a 130mm air gap.…
- 30 min fork oil change- On bike So I am planning to change the fork oil in the next coming weeks. I have a 1996 VFR 750. Is the procedure same or anything is different? Any specialty tools are needed for 4th Gen? Any suggestions for fork oil for…
- Questions About Fuel Filter And Theromstat atx faran atx My 96 ran super cold with the carb not running quite right, not that the idle jets are fresh and the rest of the carb was lazily cleaned it comes up to 1/4 on cold days and 1/2 on hot days. The needle…
- Questions About Fuel Filter And Theromstat atx My 96 ran super cold with the carb not running quite right, not that the idle jets are fresh and the rest of the carb was lazily cleaned it comes up to 1/4 on cold days and 1/2 on hot days. The needle barely came…
- Questions About Fuel Filter And Theromstat mk2davis You got the part number, Google is your friend! Thanks, yeah I couldn't find for $8-$10 and that's why was asking you :)
- Questions About Fuel Filter And Theromstat mk2davis PICS! We need Pics. 1- If it's easy, why not do the fuel filter? If it's not easy, I wouldn't make an effort. If it aint broke . . . 2- My 3rd gen ran VERY cold all the time. Changing t-stat did not do a damn…
- Questions About Fuel Filter And Theromstat I have recently acquired a 1996 VFR with ~17,500 miles and going thoroughly over the bike, have few questions: 1- Should I replace inline fuel filter? Bike rides like a champ and I have no history about fuel filter.…
- Oil Interval And Filter Question Has anyone used Purolator L14459 filter for a 6th Gen VFR? As I mentioned in my first post, I have some of them laying around and could use them. Based on this website:…
- Oil Interval And Filter Question MaxSwell My vote is #3 also. I changed my oil on my 104,000 mile 2001 every 8,000 miles as called for in the owners manual. Just before she was KIA at 105,000 I had changed the oil and sent the sample to Blackstone.…
- Oil Interval And Filter Question Gotcha. I am going to replace both. How about using L14610 or L14459 as an oil filter. Has anyone has any input about it? Or should I stick to PL?
- Oil Interval And Filter Question Have few quick questions regarding about engine oil replacement interval and oil filter. Please, it's not a discussion about a specific brand or type of oil I couldn't ride the bike much this year, so engine…
- Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. For anyone using Advance Auto Parts, use this coupon: TRT30
- Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. GadiantonRob Go to Wal-Mart for your oil related needs. Oil is always about 30% cheaper, and purolator filters are $3. It's just the sad truth. I always buy Oil from Walmart or unless it's on Special/Sale. Are you…
- Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. For people who have Advance Auto Parts close to them, PL14610 can be had for less than $5. Buy online using 30% off coupon and pick it up from the store. If anyone has any other cheaper suggestion, I am all ears.
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics Gotcha, thanks for clarification.
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics AnikMankar this will give you exact voltage reading faran Thanks for putting this thread up. I have ordered a bunch of el cheapo Chinese digital voltmeters. Today, I received the first one, see pict attached. Now…
- Tire Advice Needed My 94 will hit the 230K mark soon. You would never know it if I swapped the meters other than the slop in the front calipers. I had my 98 apart over the summer due to a transmission issue. Wear parts in the engine…
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics Thanks Cogswell. I am definitely planning to do a dedicated wire from the battery. What I was thinking was to use two straight wires, with an eyelet hooked with battery + and - terminals. Do I need a fuse with it? If…
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics Cogswell faran Thanks for putting this thread up. I have ordered a bunch of el cheapo Chinese digital voltmeters. Today, I received the first one, see pict attached. Now question, where should I hook it up in terms of…
- Post your Voltmeter mount pics Thanks for putting this thread up. I have ordered a bunch of el cheapo Chinese digital voltmeters. Today, I received the first one, see pict attached. Now question, where should I hook it up in terms of providing power…
- Tire Advice Needed Thank you sir, I appreciate the offer. I might actually come during Spring. That's heck a lot of money, but again all these toys are money pits! :D What's the secret of you having so many miles on original engine? Maybe…
- Tire Advice Needed 40 sets? That's a lot!!!! I have already got rid of Michelins, only have '2' which are on the bike and I can gladly ride the bike to you, maybe you can watch me test them? :goofy:
- Tire Advice Needed Here is my suggestion. Ship all those used tires to me and I will test each and every mile on them and report back which choice you should have made. I will be more then happy to do this at no cost to you other than…
- How To Adjust Suspension To 'stock' Settings? Thanks Dutchy. Looking at the rear shock pict, is at stock setting?
- How To Adjust Suspension To 'stock' Settings? Thanks a million Duc2V4. That's how my bike is sitting at the moment. I don't see any threads except one, I guess? One more thing, cut to put screw driver isn't same for clutch and brake sides. Should they be aligned…
- How To Adjust Suspension To 'stock' Settings? Thanks Duc2V4, appreciate your help. No worries at all, please take your time.
- How To Adjust Suspension To 'stock' Settings? Thanks spud786, yes I do have an owners manual. Can I please maybe share pictures from my current set up and then maybe you guys can advise? Of if anyone of you can please just share pictures of the area, for adjusting…
- How To Adjust Suspension To 'stock' Settings? Thanks, I saw another video today and it talked about 30-35 rear, 35-40 front is good. So as you mentioned, I could do 35 for both. Is there a way if anyone can please share a pict how to adjust front forks and rear…
- How To Adjust Suspension To 'stock' Settings? Hi Guys- I have acquired 2004 VFR800 and am going to use it ONLY for street and pleasure riding, nothing crazy and aggressive. Was wondering how can I make sure that bike has ‘Stock/Factory’ suspension settings? I know,…
- Radiator flush & oil change Very helpful and informative. Just finished replacing coolant and engine oil. One word of advice is to replace coolant in reservoir bottle too. Just a personal preference, otherwise an excellent and helpful tutorial.…
- Pirelli Angel Gt - Kebrider Initial Report Does anyone still has a Pirelli Angle front one for sale or free?
- Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. Thank you. For PL, is there any preference on the forum between PL14610 or PL14612?
- Oil Fiter Options For The Honda. For 6th Gen, is PL14610 easy to put on? I mean, in terms of space and area? Or PL14612 should be fine too? Not trying to start a debate, so only interested in PL, please :)
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