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courtuk
27 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 26 Mar 2017 Last seen 26 Oct 2021
Threads started
5 in the archive- Chain loosening, slipping rear hub? courtuk · 19 Oct 2021 – 26 Oct 2021
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed courtuk · 3 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020
- How much to fill the fuel tank? courtuk · 10 Apr 2019 – 25 Apr 2019
- FI light comes on with headlights/brake-stalls courtuk · 1 Oct 2018 – 20 Dec 2018
- 5th Gen, front sprocket bolt stuck, advice? courtuk · 26 Mar 2017 – 27 Mar 2017
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All 27- Chain loosening, slipping rear hub? Hi all, to those asking it is a 6th Gen VTEC, my friend is picking up the bike today and we'll see what the garage has done... I'm pretty sure I would have noticed the brake line holder piece missing but this is a very…
- Chain loosening, slipping rear hub? 9 minutes ago, Grum Strange haven't ever had that happen. Perhaps some oil contamination may have gotten in. You could try loosening the pinch bolt off and spray some solvent like brake cleaner spray into the split near…
- Chain loosening, slipping rear hub? My friend's VFR chain keeps becoming loose, literally after a few miles of riding. Adjusted the sag, torqued the eccentric hub(?) pinch bolt correctly. I have worked on my VFR and know how to do this. The chain is in…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed So after a test ride, the rear brake was getting stuck still. Rather than deal with brake line companies over a few mm short hose I drilled the hanger that attaches above and this gives enough slack for the SMC to be…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed Second to last update. I rebuilt the SMC although it didn't need it IMO. The fault is the green cartridge inside. Basically I took this out, removed the one way ball bearing and so it has free fluid movement. I am very…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed Good videos. I wish my bike were in such a clean condition... although I'm sure I'd still have these troubles, 59,000 miles on the clocks. I note there's aftermarket hoses, I'm going to reposition mine as I also thought…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed 36 minutes ago, raYzerman I would try the rebuild kit first, it may be just a swollen rubber that perhaps blocks a port, don't know as I haven't done any SMC forensics. Have successfully replaced kits on ST1300's…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed Just to update, still experiencing rear brake lock up when riding. After the brake cooled (after about an hour) the brake would loosen up. To me this shows that the fluid heats up and expands and the return port on a…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed I stand corrected. the inlet port cartridge (the green piece inside SMC) does have a relief hole next to the spring one way valve. It's the size of the tiniest guitar wire... I had to force the wire through and I…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed 9 hours ago, raYzerman OK, I'm learning something..... I'll look closer at mine tomorrow... preliminary theory, SMC when activated is a master cylinder that must block backflow to the reservoir, just like any of the…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed I've just seen a diagram from ST1300 forum of the SMC. Showing the small return port in SMC can be blocked, but as I was able to use my compressor to push the green thing out, I do not believe the piston is rusted and…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed 2 hours ago, raYzerman You can get a rebuild kit for the SMC..... Help me with the green screen thingy... is that in the PCV, I never had that apart on mine.... kinda thinkin there shouldn't be any one-way valves in any…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed 11 minutes ago, Cogswell If you do not have the Factory Service Manual you can download it for free in the downloads section. It has system diagrams and troubleshooting information. I have referred to this and have…
- Expert on 5th gen linked brakes/slave master cylinder needed My rear centre piston was locking up and not retracting (piston rebuild glides in and out when dry). I suspect it is a problem in the SMC or PCV. SMC piston moves freely and not leaking. The upper port with a green…
- How much to fill the fuel tank? On my 5th gen there was a metal bar in the fuel tank and I'm sure the manual said to fill to this bar(while on side stand). Now we have a vtec and there is no bar, so can I fill it to the top of the tank? Or is…
- FI light comes on with headlights/brake-stalls 14 minutes ago, maxredline I had this problem and looked for all the post but could not find them. My bikes problem started with the FI light flickering and with in 6 months the engine was cutting out. FRVOZ is correct…
- FI light comes on with headlights/brake-stalls 6 minutes ago, VFROZ It's the earth block. All the earths go to a joining trctangular plug near the RR taped into the main harness. This needs to be removed and all the earths soldered together with a new earth wire…
- FI light comes on with headlights/brake-stalls Noticed it flickering yesterday before I pulled away but it went out so thought nothing. This morning I start and ride down the road and put my headlights on and the bike stalls. FI is constant no flashing. Bike has…
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- Help Identifying Trouble Points in Buying a 5th Gen Mine is a 98 with 66k. It was used as an all year commuter before. The owner installed heated grips (which aren't isolated, so must turn off before leaving the bike). I have had to replace the chrome oil pipes (these…
- Slave rebuild necessary? FairWeatherFellow, 27/03/2017 at 5:48 PM I could take a photo of my old slave when I get home if you need. But there shouldn't be anything loose when you remove the slave besides the clutch rod. The only seal that it…
- Slave rebuild necessary? 3 minutes ago, FairWeatherFellow What's the other side look like? To be honest I never rebuilt the slave, my issues was the clutch rod hanging up so I didn't need too. That looks the the gasket that is recessed in the…
- Slave rebuild necessary? FairWeatherFellow, 05/02/2017 at 11:50 AM All of that is great info, thank you sir. I ran the bike earlier with the wheel off the ground. No wheel movement at idle in first and no rpm change. Sounds a little better as…
- 5th Gen, front sprocket bolt stuck, advice? 16 minutes ago, JZH Make sure you buy a new bolt. The bolt drives the speedo sensor, so if it's rounded off it won't seat properly. Ciao, Already ordered. And also I don't want rounded bolts anywhere near my bike, just…
- 5th Gen, front sprocket bolt stuck, advice? Thanks for suggestions. I tried at it again today, I realised the impact sockets are 6 sided instead of 12 sided, but the air gun was useless. I ended up putting the impact socket on to my long torque wrench and put in…
- 5th Gen, front sprocket bolt stuck, advice? Hello, I have lurked on the forums for a while, but now I am in need of help. The front drive sprocket bolt will not budge. I have tried my air impact wrench (it's a cheap model, but I expect this would have some…
- Slave rebuild necessary? Just to add, anyone that needs to replace their clutch slave on a VF500, VF700, VFR750 and VFR800 (98-01 only), the same unit is used on many hondas, most recently CB1100 2013-2014; CB1000R 2011-2015; I found a salvage…
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