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Loftust

104 posts recovered 6 threads started First seen 3 Jan 2017 Last seen 14 Jul 2017

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  1. Fuel Leak - Breather Loftust 1 16 Feb 2017 16 Feb 2017 Loftust · 16 Feb 2017 – 16 Feb 2017
  2. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration Loftust 44 16 Jan 2017 14 Jul 2017 Loftust · 16 Jan 2017 – 14 Jul 2017
  3. Cable Routing Loftust 4 7 Jan 2017 10 Jan 2017 Loftust · 7 Jan 2017 – 10 Jan 2017
  4. Which Power Commander? PCIII or PCV? Loftust 20 6 Jan 2017 7 Jan 2017 Loftust · 6 Jan 2017 – 7 Jan 2017
  5. Thurn or Lights4all? Loftust 3 4 Jan 2017 5 Jan 2017 Loftust · 4 Jan 2017 – 5 Jan 2017
  6. WTF are these? Loftust 3 3 Jan 2017 3 Jan 2017 Loftust · 3 Jan 2017 – 3 Jan 2017

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  1. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration 14 Jul 2017 09:16 Looking good! The bike that it is...I couldn't possibly comment on the bloke in the picture!
  2. Hello from England 14 Jul 2017 09:05 Welcome! Maxton in Cheshire refurbed my forks. It wasn't exactly cheap, but they do feel very good :smile:
  3. Rear suspension linkage play on my VTec? 12 Jun 2017 06:22 20 hours ago, Val Many thanks for your reply Loftust. On further inspection, and on levering the rear wheel, one cannot obviously see the movement in the bearings, but u can just feel it with a finger on the connection.…
  4. Rear suspension linkage play on my VTec? 8 Jun 2017 14:18 Applying grease will only temporarily 'fill the gap' where there is mechanical play. There are a number of bearings that could be culprit, but I'd start off with those at the front end of the swingarm, although where…
  5. Advice needed for 5th gen brake bleeding 6 Jun 2017 06:27 I just use a Polish man :biggrin:
  6. Pipe/Exhaust advice 6 Jun 2017 06:26 It's likely that the nuts that hold the pipes into the heads (front in particular) will be corroded. Spray them with some plusgas a number of times over a few days prior to removing them, in order to prevent the studs…
  7. What ca you do with 500€?? 6 Jun 2017 06:19 Aside from decent clothing, I'd go for the downpipes, but only if yours are rusty, then a rear shock (not Hagon), then the seat. Whilst I have one, I wouldn't bother with a PCV - the gains will be marginal. I've only…
  8. Pipe/Exhaust advice 5 Jun 2017 06:57 The silencer end is easy to fix but cutting the existing, partially rusted flange off, and weld a sleeve of the right diameter onto it. As others have said, the headers/collector is toast.
  9. Ready for the Road 5 Jun 2017 06:32 Waterproof roll bags can be had on eBay for very little money. I bought a load for some military training a number of years ago, and even though I carried my bergen through a river, all the contents were nice and dry…
  10. Post A Picture Of Your Vfr 31 May 2017 06:12 Following the ~ 11 month restoration , here's mine. Getting the MOT (annual safety check) sorted on Friday too!
  11. 2004 VFR800 plastic chain guard bolts 23 May 2017 14:17 ~ 11mm long too. Slightly longer is ok as they only go into the swingarm.
  12. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration 22 May 2017 07:04 IT'S FINISHED!!!!! Well very nearly. I took delivery of the bike yesterday morning, having passed it on to someone else to undertake the (not so) wonderful jobs of bleeding the coolant and brakes, along with a few other…
  13. Removing front wheel without stand? 18 May 2017 14:29 No need to remove the discs.
  14. Rear Hub Removal 18 May 2017 14:26 Roger - thanks for the info :smile:
  15. Help needed - VFR dying after 75 minutes on interstate 18 May 2017 06:21 Holy sh1tballs x2!!!
  16. Rear Hub Removal 18 May 2017 06:13 Out of interest, how did you stop the rear wheel from rotating? I didn't have brakes when I came to do mine, and didn't want to put a bar through the wheel to prevent rotation.
  17. Removing front wheel without stand? 18 May 2017 06:11 Your proposal will 100% work, although one jack on the front axle will suffice as per conedodger's advice.
  18. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 9 May 2017 07:06 It was always going to shift quickly, but I'm surprised it went THAT quickly! I hope you got a decent price; the new owner is definitely one lucky SOB. We drink beer made from river water, twigs and all, down here; let…
  19. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 8 May 2017 09:20 That looks chuffing brilliant - it's a real shame that you won't be able to keep riding it and enjoying all your hard work. Someone is going to be a very lucky new owner - yours has to be one of the best condition 5th…
  20. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 5 May 2017 07:26 You've certainly had some similar problems to me. The Service Manual is a godsend when it comes to cable routing - this, as well as sanding/knifing the bar sorted the sticking throttle tube, although it rubs slightly on…
  21. New to me 5th gen and maintenance 26 Apr 2017 09:26 Yikes! Glad you're ok, and good luck with the prep work for your trip :smile:
  22. Once a year, i can get the bike as clean as i'd like it to be. 26 Apr 2017 06:02 Beautiful, and yeah, this weather is a bit odd!
  23. Seriously thinking of selling my VFR :( 25 Apr 2017 07:37 12 hours ago, MaxSwell I've a bad back also (age 67), esp lower back. I had to develop a posture and procedures to deal with it. With miles building up as summer progresses, my back improves. A couple of key I've found:…
  24. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 21 Apr 2017 07:21 Check that the earths haven't been compromised by powdercoating - I had no return path for the starter motor until I removed some of the powder from the frame.
  25. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 19 Apr 2017 06:18 Looking awesome! Its' so nearly there and is going to look superb once all in one piece. I had the same problem with the PC on the handlebar, although it still sticks a little on the bar end as I fitted the grip a…
  26. Stator Confusion 12 Apr 2017 07:45 Make sure the stator is compatible (size-wise) with the flywheel, aka rotor, too.
  27. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 4 Apr 2017 18:35 Selling?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :unsure:
  28. coolant hoses 28 Mar 2017 15:36 Replacing all the hoses isn't that straightforward - the tank, airbox and throttle bodies need to be removed. The latter can be a bit of a PITA. If content to do this though, you may as well replace the stat as well,…
  29. Any tips for restoring header pipes WITHOUT removing them? 22 Mar 2017 11:37 Positive. It's not an especially good grade of stainless though.
  30. Any tips for restoring header pipes WITHOUT removing them? 22 Mar 2017 07:29 7 hours ago, RDMcD I thought 98-99 ( catless) are steel and 00-01 (cat) are stainless. Not a grade of stainless that will hold a polish though. This correct - assuming the bike has the originals. Wire wool is also very…
  31. Any tips for restoring header pipes WITHOUT removing them? 20 Mar 2017 22:34 Just remembered what will do the trick in the fiddly areas - plumbers cleaning strips - they're awesome on metalwork and way better than coarse sandpaper.…
  32. Any tips for restoring header pipes WITHOUT removing them? 20 Mar 2017 19:58 I'd use a small rotary sander with a soft wire wheel, otherwise it'll take forever. The wheel I use is actually fitted to an angle grinder :smile: Don't forget to use a wet wipe to remove the residue.
  33. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 19 Mar 2017 22:24 Tap all the threads that have been coated - you risk knackering the threads/snapping the bolts otherwise. Replacement bolts for a you're missing can be had off ebay etc - just look up what sizes you need via the IPCs -…
  34. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 18 Mar 2017 14:41 That exhaust looks fantastic - definitely one of the best painted finishes I've seen. My stator cover does look good :wink: I don't have a photo of it at the moment however. You can get soft wire wheels, or…
  35. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 16 Mar 2017 13:34 It's definitely looking more like a bike! I really like the fork legs and the wheels - it's a good combination. I bought a full set of decals/stickers off eBay - I have no reason to believe they'll be any less resilient…
  36. Restoring engine casing 13 Mar 2017 20:38 Powdercoat the fork legs if you can - it'll look a lot better for doing so. What colour is the bike? TFR really is better than anything I've tried btw - I strongly recommend giving it a go.
  37. VTEC Header Tetris Help 13 Mar 2017 20:33 Loftust, 03/01/2017 at 9:35 AM I found that I had to very loosely fit everything, including the centre stand, before I could get everything nice and snug. :wink:
  38. Restoring engine casing 13 Mar 2017 08:15 I used brake cleaner to get my 5th gen engine looking reasonable - see this this thread for photos: Traffic Film Remover is however bloody marvellous stuff and I wish I had used this. Give everything a good soaking,…
  39. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration 13 Mar 2017 07:33 Okay so it’s been a while since I posted up about this, which is primarily due to my GF and I going through an uncertain patch (she wants kids, I don’t think I do). I have however received the other pair of cam covers…
  40. Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts 21 Feb 2017 08:56 8 hours ago, indianagenius You guys are really not helping much... Mate, it's a pan head bolt with an M6 thread and collar - that's what they're called. Honda's specific nomenclature is 'screw, pan 6 x ...' where '...'…
  41. Need Flush Fit Replacement for Frankenstein (Seat Cowl) Bolts 20 Feb 2017 11:38 That's probably called a 'M6/M8 (can't tell from here) pan head with collar' which are widely available fronm fastening suppliers. If you desperately want an OEM bolt, you could try looking through the IPCs for the…
  42. Fuel Leak - Breather 16 Feb 2017 18:28 Hi guys - so the bike is running, but I've had a small fuel leak from the breather hose (not overflow). I have re-routed the breather just 10 minutes ago, as I didn't do this properly the first time and the hose was…
  43. San Diego 98 vfr800 restoration 16 Feb 2017 08:45 I'm really enjoying this thread of yours, and looking forward to seeing the end result. It's a shame that much of our hard work is covered up though!
  44. Power socket locations??? 14 Feb 2017 08:51 hellindustries, 29/11/2016 at 7:18 PM Speaking of RAM mounts; I think this is a better option , certainly less obtrusive when not in use. That's a beautiful thing. It's a shame the cable can't be routed through the…
  45. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration 11 Feb 2017 19:20 So it turns out that a V4 runs better when all 4 coils are connected. Oops! I also swapped the battery for a new one - the old one wasn't charging properly. So the bike is now firing well without the PCV, although I've…
  46. Sixth Gen Buying Advice What to Look For? 10 Feb 2017 10:33 Check that the bike warms up and cools down properly - not doing this is a sign that the thermostat (~ £50) is stuck. It's also a bit of a PITA to change as it sits in the V of the engine.
  47. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration 3 Feb 2017 18:32 Cheers! Looking forward to getting out with a mate on his 750 when it's been mapped. We're also hoping to do a short tour of Belgium/Holland later in the year too. Have a great holiday in NZ!
  48. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration 3 Feb 2017 17:07 It's alive! I had the engine running, albeit a little roughly, for a minute or two this afternoon. It cut out after that, and wouldn't restart as I had flattened the battery by turning it over on the starter for a…
  49. USA 1998 Honda VFR800 in central EU 3 Feb 2017 08:07 I'm liking what you're doing here, and the bike looks excellent. Where is that road though? It looks like a lot of fun!
  50. Gear Driven Cam Conversion & Restoration 2 Feb 2017 13:00 Three of the hoses went back to Goodridge earlier this week for some adjustments. I hope to have them in my mits by early next week at the latest. I'm not particularly looking forward to bleeding the whole system though…

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