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Fritzer
104 posts recovered 18 threads started First seen 19 Aug 2016 Last seen 22 Jul 2025
Threads started
18 in the archive- New donation from Fritzer Fritzer · 22 Jul 2025 – 22 Jul 2025
- VFRD lives on! Fritzer · 30 Mar 2024 – 26 Oct 2024
- Where is Cogswell? Fritzer · 23 Sep 2022 – 24 Sep 2022
- Free 1986 VFR engine Fritzer · 7 Mar 2022 – 10 Mar 2022
- I got nailed! Fritzer · 29 Aug 2021 – 30 Aug 2021
- Stator failure cause? Fritzer · 3 Jul 2021 – 4 Jul 2021
- Stator rewinder recommendations Fritzer · 29 Jun 2021 – 3 Jul 2021
- 5th gen needs new reg/rectifier. Fritzer · 10 Jun 2021 – 28 Jun 2021
- A badge of honor? Fritzer · 6 May 2021 – 29 Aug 2021
- 5th Gen rear axle & swingarm bearing inspection at 60,000 miles Fritzer · 13 Jan 2021 – 13 Jan 2021
- Helmet reline or purchase new? Fritzer · 4 Dec 2020 – 22 Jan 2021
- OEM Prices skyrocket Fritzer · 15 Nov 2020 – 25 Nov 2020
- Saving topic discussion threads Fritzer · 11 Aug 2020 – 12 Aug 2020
- Maintenance tips Fritzer · 16 Oct 2019 – 17 Oct 2019
- Rear suspension upgrade Fritzer · 14 Sep 2019 – 22 Oct 2019
- Charging system performance upgrade Fritzer · 23 Jan 2019 – 29 Jan 2019
- FI pinout box diagnostic tool on E Bay Fritzer · 21 Mar 2017 – 21 Mar 2017
- Diagnostic pin out box and cable for sale on ebay Fritzer · 24 Oct 2016 – 26 Oct 2016
Recent posts
Last 50 of 104- New donation from Fritzer Hi Fritzer, Thank you for your donation of 25.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- voltage meter With the charging system on my 5th gen having a sketchy reputation I felt it was wise to install a voltmeter to keep an eye on the power situation while riding. It gives you a heads up before the engine starves for…
- VFRD lives on! It is great to see people stepping up and refilling the operational coffers of VFRD. I guess everyone just needs to be reminded every once in a while.
- I am going to shut down vfrd soon Very sad to see this fantastic forum come to an end. Thanks for all your great efforts to bring VFR owners together.
- Preparing for a longer trip - the regulator: what was up with it again? Capt 80 is right on about opening up the tape wrapped charging circuit to see what is going on in there. The charging circuit is not protected very well from dirty road wash being introduced into the charging circuit…
- Where is Cogswell? The Cogs has been found and in good shape. I was worried that he got in a serious crash. He is just taking a break from the forum.
- Where is Cogswell? 3 hours ago, ShipFixer I think I see him on the Facebook VFR groups. But I hate the Facebook VFR groups... I am one of the few people on earth that is not on facebook. If you see him there sometime, find out what is…
- Where is Cogswell? Cogswell dropped off the radar a few months back. I miss his excellent advice and humor. Anybody know what happened to him?
- THE FIRST 100K 7 hours ago, RC79NC001 I entered this paved world at 14 and have survived thus far thanks to a combination of learned experience, luck, and the grace of the Almighty. My thoughts exactly
- Help finding oil leak This technique might be helpful.
- Free 1986 VFR engine A free VFR engine is offered in the Portland Oregon area. https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/mpo/d/oregon-city-1986-vfr-750-engine/7454770016.html
- Valve Check! 8 hours ago, airwalk Any ideas on how much clearance remained? Most of the spec or hardly any... Oddly I didn't write down the clearance specs and archive. Usually I do. All I remember is that most of the exhaust under…
- Valve Check! AT 51,000 miles, I did the first valve check of my 5th gens life. All exhaust valves were out of spec on the tight side. A lot easier to adjust than to replace burnt valves.
- This is what happens... 1 hour ago, Captain 80s All of my Hondas stop doing it when I switch to Tapered Steering Bearings. I can take both hands off the bars decelerating anytime without a hint of wanting to shake. Even on my bikes where I…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 18 hours ago, Presson The ones on my bike came new for a used machine from somewhere called 'Aberdeen' which appeared to be a salty place. This place could be Aberdeen in Washington State, It is right on the pacific…
- Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? My left front fork sprung a leak about a month ago. I caught it pretty early so it didn't make a big mess. While I had the bike apart, figured that rebuilding both would be the wise course to take. I am very luck to…
- I got nailed! I have been using plugs on flat tires for the last 6 or 7 years. What a great technique to repair tires. It is a rare event that requires taking my tire in for flat repair, and if I have to take it in, they don't…
- I got nailed! Good advice for the tire change. I'll probably take that route.
- I got nailed! About a month ago I was riding along and heard a loud commotion at my rear wheel area. A little jitter and as fast as it came on, it went away. I pull over right away and see that my pyramid hugger fender has been…
- A badge of honor? 22 hours ago, Cogswell Fritzer, 5/6/2021 at 10:22 PM That is why I installed fork boot covers when I replaced seals and bushings at 55K miles. They do a great job protecting against seal damage and help prevent dirt…
- Stator failure cause? I ran a voltage output test with one of the 3 coil combinations at a very low 1v at idle, 3v at 3k, and 4v at 5k. The two other combinations were ok at 58v at 5k. As before, if it isn't shorted out and the wire…
- Stator failure cause? I am in the process of replacing my 5th gen stator that has 61,000 miles on it. I think that would be considered a long stator life, but I really don't know why it gradually failed to produce adequate power, for the…
- Stator rewinder recommendations Cogswell, 6/29/2021 at 11:18 AM Did you call CR? If not, I'd give that a try. Their website seems active. Both FB and here have posts from owners that have use them in late '20 and in to '21. They finally did get in…
- Stator rewinder recommendations I have my stator out for a needed rewind and looking for a preferred rewinder that has a good rep with the forum members. I have seen quite a few people recommending Custom Rewind in Alabama but they are either on…
- 5th gen needs new reg/rectifier. No time like the present when dealing with charging problems. I've seen worse in here before but looks don't mean much.
- 5th gen needs new reg/rectifier. Thanks Cogs. My '99 has 61,000 miles on her and I think the stator is original equipment. I've been nursing the charging system for some time. Love the guide bolt idea, thanks.
- 5th gen needs new reg/rectifier. I really appreciate all the input generated from my plea for R/R replacement help. I was ready to order up a new one when I thought that doing a double check on the stator health would be wise. I had done a continuity…
- 5th gen needs new reg/rectifier. After nursing along my old r/r for a few years, it is finally time to replace. Barely getting 13.2v at cruise now. I thought I had seen recommendations for a SH775 but wanted to get opinions on choices before I purchase…
- A badge of honor? I was out riding with my brother years back when the mother of all insects hit him right where he had his visor cracked open a bit for ventilation. Half went all over the outside and the other half splattered into his…
- A badge of honor? That is why I installed fork boot covers when I replaced seals and bushings at 55K miles. They do a great job protecting against seal damage and help prevent dirt getting by the seals and contamination of the fork oil.…
- A badge of honor? I have gone thru some amazing clouds of gnats that made a solid layer in just seconds! I pity the motels I stayed at 🙂
- A badge of honor? Just a thought 🙂 Maybe a few pics of the accumulated protein layer available?
- A badge of honor? Looking at my ’99 with the first coating of insects on the front cowling. I am thinking it might be kind of fun to give it some time to see how thick this insect layer can get, not including the headlight area. Kind of…
- Fewer used VFR's for sale? A 5th gen with givi bags, 53k miles in good condition came on the market in craigslist Portland for $3,200 this morning and it is gone already. Just checked for it a few minutes ago and in its place is a 1986.…
- Oregon, Calgary, and Cody I was on that very same ride mid September 2019. Only made it halfway before the weather made it no fun and I headed back home. Planned on it this last summer but the Covid put a slammer on it. This summer maybe?…
- What's She worth Seems like a good price and maybe a little low. Good luck with getting it sold. What are you replacing it with?
- Double checking - 4th Gen rear axle assembly The collar you are dealing with spaces the splined damper drive #6 away from the bearing block. It fits in the dust seal #9 and contacts the radial bearing #28. Picture #s refer to the first page lower diagram. I just…
- rectifier 98’ vfr800 7 wire red ,black,yellow, brown ..... and 3 yellow ,were do the extra yellow and brown go? 4 hours ago, Vfrcrazy who said i didnt work? i could buy a brand new bike if i wanted one ,and you know i think ill just keep to myself from now on so u dont have to worry about me spreading posts about my problems ill…
- Helmet reline or purchase new? I have been wearing the LS2 strobe helmet for a month now. Great value but the clearance at the chin bar is on the tight side. My chin touches it slightly when it is in riding position. Could use another quarter inch…
- 5th Gen rear axle & swingarm bearing inspection at 60,000 miles 16 minutes ago, FromMaine I'm with you though, I would feel better if I could have miked and eyeballed the bearing itself. So when funds allow I'll be getting some type of hydraulic press. My friends press was a harbor…
- FI Light Came on While Accelerating When I purchased my 5th gen a few years back, it had a random FI light coming on issue. The seller had taken to a local local reputable shop to determine the issue, but to no avail. I bought it anyway since it didn't…
- 5th Gen rear axle & swingarm bearing inspection at 60,000 miles I feel that inspection of the rear axle and related bearings is an important but commonly overlooked practice. I wanted to do this earlier, but getting into this kind complicated assembly was a little daunting for me,…
- Toolkit suggestions for long trip? 25 minutes ago, FromMaine This is an interesting thread for me. Because of the nature of my job I spend a lot of time overseas, on ships. When I do get back to Maine I don't spend much time riding to town or locally, I…
- Toolkit suggestions for long trip? And the other problem with a bicycle pump small enough to fit under the seat would need 300+? strokes to get rear up to pressure. Very tedious.
- Helmet reline or purchase new? Philois1984, 12/4/2020 at 11:44 PM There are some cool helmets out there Fritzer, let us know what you choose. After looking at the new helmet offerings and decided to give the LS2 Strobe helmet a try. It has the…
- Helmet reline or purchase new? A new helmet it is. Thanks for all the input.
- Helmet reline or purchase new? I've had my Nolan 102 helmet for ten years and has worked well except now it is loose on my head. Thinking that a new liner might be the cheapest way to go. Has anybody relined their nolan helmets?
- Chain Oiler debate 1 hour ago, VF1000Fe Back in the '70s, we would take our (non-O-ring) Dirt Bike chains OFF and Boil them in Grease. That and the smell of castrol.... Those were the days🙂
- The stages of motorcycle ownership I have a great friend that believes that if you want more horsepower, buy a machine that has the power you want stock. The worst thing I did to my 1984 FJ1100 was to put a 1200 wiseco piston kit in when it didn't need a…
- Chain Oiler debate 11 hours ago, BusyLittleShop I've removed my X ring chain and thoroughly cleaned in an gas bath... But lubing an X ring chain in an oil bath was not successful because What we are lubing are external roller and between…
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