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MarkDetroit
62 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 24 Jul 2011 Last seen 22 Jun 2017
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Last 50 of 62- No fan... 7 hours ago, Phongeer Ah, according to the shop, all three items were the culprit. They said they couldn't get the fan to work at all. And for sure they saw the thermostat was stuck. Sorry, I should have given more…
- Chain replacement results Standard 6th gen chain is 110 links (count to make sure that's what you got). And sprockets F/R are 16/43 (OEM front preferred IMO). You may be judging the wear indicator incorrectly... (I really don't use that…
- No fan... Phongeer, 5/29/2017 at 1:45 AM Thanks again for all the help and wisdom. Want to clarify though: Normally my temp stays at around 180 degrees when on the highway. The last two times I've ridden at highway speeds, the…
- No fan... This is a challenging problem. It certainly seems as though the fan switch is not the problem. But before I pull the thermostat I would make sure the switch does work by testing it out of the bike (in the kitchen). And…
- New donation from MarkDetroit Hi MarkDetroit, Thank you for your donation of --. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- No fan... 26 minutes ago, Phongeer I touched it to the radiator. Should I touch it to somewhere else? No - you did it right. If the ground lead to the radiator was broken then the fan would not have started... So, I guess I would…
- No fan... When you used the paperclip to check the fan did you touch it to the radiator or some other point on the bike?
- No fan... 15 minutes ago, Phongeer The left radiator gets HOT! I checked a couple times. I've fussed with the radiator cap. Trying to figure out how to purchase one. I thought I could at my local (around the block) O'Reilly's but…
- No fan... 2 minutes ago, Phongeer Hmmm one thought is do I need to clean the fan cable end as well? Well, this is a bummer. If the fan starts when you use a paper clip on the switch lead then it should start when connected to the…
- No fan... 12 hours ago, MadScientist You don't have to boil antifreeze, and probably don't want to. Instead saturated salt water @ approximately 23% by weight, boils at around 227 degrees at sea level. If you do 1 part salt added…
- No fan... Wayne, What you checked with your test today was the fan. And now you know it works. That's great. Possibly the switch is ok, but you don't know that yet. Clean the contacts with sand paper, contact cleaner, or similar.…
- No fan... If the engine is getting hot and the radiators themselves are getting hot then coolant is flowing and the fan needs to come on. So you need to solve that problem. If your thermostat fails in a closed condition that will…
- No fan... If the fuse is good then the issue is either with the wiring, the fan switch, or the fan motor. The fan switch is in the left radiator. With the ignition on and a good fuse there should be power to the switch. Make sure…
- Chain/Sprocket Kit Recommendations The OEM front sprockets have rubber flange surfaces molded onto each face. These rubber flanges slightly contact the chain and reduce noise. If you want this feature you may have to buy an OEM sprocket. AFAM also offers…
- Clicking Chain With the bike on the center stand can you hear the click when you spin the rear tire by hand? Does it happen when the chain is in any certain location? Is the slack set properly? It may be too tight. Find the riveted…
- Sixth Gen Buying Advice What to Look For? 14thumper, 1/25/2017 at 5:50 AM I've done quite a bit of searching but could use the cliff notes version. I'm considering a sixth gen for commuting now that my '14 has caused me to fall in love with the VFR. What should…
- Engine won't start Knobber, 1/3/2017 at 5:04 PM When attempting to start, if I hold the throttle open about 1/2-3/4 the motor does seem to stumble a little but it still does not light off. Reading your other topic I'm impressed with all…
- Pulled the trigger! Great looking Aprilia! Looking forward to the ride report.
- Missing key Unfortunately there is always some level of trust that goes along with a bike sale. You'd never know if a prior owner made multiple copies of an ignition key. IMO it's just something to worry about and you shouldn't let…
- Let's try this again... Congratulations on the new bike! You made the right choice picking up the VFR!
- Help Needed Finding Coolant Leak So then the next step is to follow Terry's suggestion (in the second post) and get a radiator pressure tester and hold that pressure for a few hours. That should help point at the leak.
- Noise When I Roll It Backwards IMO it's all in the chain... Rolling forward or backward changes the orientation and drag points. I bet right after you lube the chain it sounds different. And - Make sure the chain slack adjustment is proper. Mark
- Help Needed Finding Coolant Leak gig Fluid level is dropping in the radiator. I've run it with the side fairings removed expansion tank hung to the side so able to see all hoses and under the throttle bodies, and have never seen a drop of fluid, can…
- Flushing Coolant System It sure sounds like the previous owner seriously neglected your bike. Likely did not use coolant at all. With the rust you see, IMO, using a high quality flushing product makes sense. Just make sure this product is then…
- 05 Or 08? No question - do the 08 unless the price stops you.
- Cat Help? It looks like leatherface has not signed in since June 23rd. Maybe he is watching this but in any case hopefully he has it all sorted out. Lint - Wow, that beast looks serious!
- Vtec electrical problems info post Matrixxcat19 i just think something, could it be my switch stand (failed) :smile2: !!!!???????? :wink: :wink: :wink: A bad stand switch won't cause the clock to reset... Check all connections and grounds as suggested…
- Manual Tensioner Just a question... How do you keep the threads from leaking oil? Seems like they would just drip, drip, drip? What am I missing? Do you use sealant around the jam nut?
- Sag Setup Procedure On Stock 97 Suspension I've seen suggested ranges of 30 to 35mm both front and rear. Here is an article on sportrider.com - they suggest a little more on the front and less on the rear will make the bike steer quicker. Lots can be found w/…
- Sag Setup Procedure On Stock 97 Suspension There is a good "How to" on the sag topic Equally suitable for gen 5 and 6 IMO
- Identify This Crap! At least the mouse wasn't still there!
- Deltran / Battery Tender, Making Litium Batteries Now? So I went to the batterytender web site with the link above and entered info to get the VFR part number... BTL14A240C And then when tried to add it to cart the site replied with a "no longer available". I wonder what…
- Ok, I'm Stoopid... Chain Adjustment? WalkThisWhey So I stumbled on this thread because I'm doing some checks before I take my bike to the track. This would be my first time at the track. Anyhow, it looks like my chain has been too TIGHT. I've always…
- Testing The Charging System VFRfix Hi, with your good system do the volts drop slightly when you rev your engine up to 5k? (testing from the battery terminals) Voltage does not drop as rpm increases from idle. Your stator tests are not good. If…
- 1998 Vfr800 Not Starting I would bet that it's not a bad ECM but one of the other 9 items suggested in the service manual list. I had an intermittent issue with a stop switch that was fixed with a disassembly and cleaning of contacts. Lots of…
- Seat Latch Broken? (6Th Gen) Wow what a bummer. I just went out to look at my sargent seat & latch & I suspect the issue may be more the seat than the mechanism. If you can hear the cable at the latch then the slide should be trying to move. Maybe…
- 2000 800 Fiy....strange Problem. Am I The First Guy To Blow A Vfr Up? My first guess is that it's an electrical issue. Likely an old bike and being used in damp and cold conditions. But if it spins and there is spark then maybe it's just flooded. What year is the VFR?
- Clutch Fluid Turns Black Quickly Sounds like the brake fluid you are using (assume dot 4) is not happy with some of the "rubber" materials. It's a simple system so either the master cylinder piston seal, the hose, or the slave cylinder O-ring. I'd…
- Good Earplug Video This is a good video and is exactly how i was taught to use foam ear plugs. Very useful post! I use Moldex 6800 plugs that i bought in a 200 piece box. I don't recall the cost but it was very affordable. They really…
- Exhaust Ideas For My Rwb Vtec Has anyone checked to see if any of the Gen 8 low exhausts will adapt to the Gen 6? I guess the question focuses on whether the connection at the center pipe is similar. I know the empty holes, where the OEM exhausts…
- 3300 for a 6th gen 13xxx whats wrong here From the photos this looks to be a great deal. Whether the 6th gen is as nimble and agile as the 4th gen is a good question. It weighs maybe 50 lbs. more but mine doesn't feel heavy to me. You'll like the fuel…
- Change Oil Before, Or After Winter? Lots of folks here will wonder why you care since they ride year around - damn them! I change oil at the very end of the riding season to make sure anything corrosive in the dirty oil doesn't sit in the crankcase all…
- Oil Cooler Upgrade. Effectiveness Q's So you need a thermostat to let the engine run at a reasonable and stable internal temperature. Hopefully you didn't just remove the thermostat. The dash panel, that is now gone, displayed the internal engine temp and…
- Bike Won't Start If electrically it's ok and gas is fresh then maybe the engine is just flooded... How old are the plugs and how do they look?
- 6Th Gen Fill Up Questions/tips? wgregt My next time out on this bike I'm filling this mother up until my boots are wet, no matter how long it takes. And to me if it lists 5.81, then I expect 5.81. If it's less, then list it as less. Not harsh to…
- Should I Stop Riding After Noticing The Oil Level Is Over The Maximum? I've found that the orientation of the fill cap on the VFR makes it very easy to syphon oil out of the case when the bike is on the center stand. A thin clear plastic line and with the oil warm (so the oil is not so…
- Random Stalling Electrical is most probable but also look at the idle. When the bike is warm it should idle at about 1300 rpm. If it is low i'd bump it up.
- Ordered A Shorai Lfx18A1-Bs12 Battery For My Beast It looks like the LFX18A1-BS12 is like $145... Still a good price IMO.
- Officially A 6Th Gen Owner You did a great job finding a beautiful ride! Congrats!
- Intermittent Headlights Sitting in a damp garage - like mine - can really accelerate switch contact corrosion. I had an issue a few weeks ago with the shut off switch when i resumed riding for the season. I used a contact cleaner and didn't…
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