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RC36B

104 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 11 Aug 2019 Last seen 12 Jul 2020

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  1. Carburettor slide diaphragm RC36B 19 16 Dec 2019 16 Jan 2020 RC36B · 16 Dec 2019 – 16 Jan 2020
  2. Valve clearance RC36B 29 15 Sep 2019 13 Dec 2019 RC36B · 15 Sep 2019 – 13 Dec 2019
  3. Fuel pump flow rate 94-97 RC36B 12 18 Aug 2019 11 Sep 2019 RC36B · 18 Aug 2019 – 11 Sep 2019
  4. Color code "kind-of-black" for center-stand etc RC36B 8 11 Aug 2019 13 Aug 2019 RC36B · 11 Aug 2019 – 13 Aug 2019

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  1. VFR 750 knocking sound when clutch is released 12 Jul 2020 06:10 Congrat on your "new old bike" 😀 I don't get any sound but it's normal with some rattle from the clutch basket. At idle, in neutral and clutch released. Disappears when clutch lever is pulled. If this is the case I…
  2. The start of 2020 21 Apr 2020 18:46 snowman11, 4/3/2020 at 9:12 PM Thanks for the diagram. I actually have to replace the bulbs of my instrument cluster as half of them died last year. It made it difficult to ride at night as I couldn't see how fast I was…
  3. The start of 2020 21 Apr 2020 18:38 I checked my voltage at about 5600 RPM - while driving, light off, USB charger off.... 14.3-4 volt
  4. What did you do to your VFR Today? 19 Apr 2020 08:49 1 hour ago, Grum Photo new to old sprocket after 74,000k's Hi Grum - too much beer last night :beer: ... you photographed 2 new sprockets...! :wacko: Visible wear could easily be lens distortion... And I thought…
  5. 2020 Yamaha R1 1 Apr 2020 16:38 1 hour ago, Cogswell The guy in that photo must have had girls everywhere - handsome young guy, hot mototcycle - isn't youth grand!! So what exactly are you trying to achieve...? 🤣🤣
  6. The start of 2020 1 Apr 2020 13:26 15 minutes ago, snowman11 It looks like the voltage is ok. Just have to figure out how to wire it so it comes on when I turn the bike on and goes off when the bike is off. You can wire it to the any of the fuses ("fused…
  7. The start of 2020 1 Apr 2020 10:01 On my 96 VFR I have installed a voltmeter in the dash - same voltages 13.5-6 V lights on (2 x 55 W headlight) and 14.4 no lights. I always have lights on, so would know the "light load" voltage at 5600RPM. I will check…
  8. Say it isn't so! 29 Feb 2020 15:31 12 hours ago, BusyLittleShop Aprilias are fabulous but their V4 is a narrow 65º and not ideal 90º Both fantastic engines! But.... No ideal engine exist - they are all compromises. Yes, a 90 degree V4 have perfect…
  9. VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years 26 Feb 2020 09:18 1 hour ago, Dutchy Plus, there is the reward aftereards for a job well done.... [image: IMG-20200225-WA0040.thumb.jpeg.e84081c56bfd3cbca5e714b467f44dae.jpeg] At 9:30 in the morning!!! Your system gotta be covered in…
  10. 2,000 RPM idle driving me nuts! 18 Feb 2020 06:00 58 minutes ago, Dobs Would that not cause the MIL to come on? I've checked for DTC error codes are there aren't any. Thanks for the suggestion though. Well, by your logic, then you don't have a problem because their is…
  11. 2,000 RPM idle driving me nuts! 18 Feb 2020 02:54 Could this be missing/faulty engine temperature sensor resulting in mis-adjusted idle?
  12. Say it isn't so! 17 Feb 2020 18:13 Yes - sad... a chapter in history have been closed! I think this is part of a larger problem... I think bikes are very different in 10 years - if we like it or not does not really matter... electric motors are on the…
  13. Say it isn't so! 17 Feb 2020 18:03 5 hours ago, MaxSwell The world, as we know it, is coming to a ignominious end. Shame on Honda. :sad: Not really Honda's fault... if customers aren't buying V4's then Honda can't continue building... So, we, the…
  14. What did you do to your VFR Today? 14 Feb 2020 14:46 2 hours ago, fink Nice Video ,doesn't look like Denmark to me more Spain. Right, you already passed our tallest mountains (about 173 meters) a couple of times in that video. I think it does say Spain in one of the other…
  15. What did you do to your VFR Today? 14 Feb 2020 10:45 3 hours ago, Rob2m Swept the garage floor so far, Its coming today, a 2017 VFR1200X... Who would worry about the garage floor with a new VFR on your hands... roads are calling... the dust not going anywhere anyway…
  16. White love... 12 Feb 2020 15:10 33 minutes ago, Dutchy My lips are sealed....... :goofy: An accomplice in crime...? :lurk:
  17. White love... 12 Feb 2020 12:51 13 hours ago, TheDutchy Also it requires the coolant recirculation, so different waterpipes and thermostat housing Yeah... the ECU is kind of primitive - the "choke" lever or the later vax-unit is ridiculous. Should…
  18. What did you do to your VFR Today? 11 Feb 2020 18:59 I'm definitely getting too old or simply too lazy to replace mirrors and peg wear bolts... Of course, the chance is I'm too much of a chicken as well 🙂
  19. White love... 10 Feb 2020 13:07 16 hours ago, TheDutchy Thanks, The reason why I got puzzled, was that the 2000 onward model has a different top mount and handlebars. The locking bolts are in a different position. The handlebars between the pre 2000…
  20. White love... 9 Feb 2020 19:35 1 hour ago, TheDutchy Thanks,RC36B my manual wasn't as clear as your pic.. I did install them behind the legs, so I am assured it is good.. Also the bands on the cluster / frame stay wiring make sense now.. They are…
  21. White love... 9 Feb 2020 18:07 TheDutchy, 2/3/2020 at 11:19 PM One question, does the wiring loom on the handlebar controls pass in front or go behind the front fork leg ??? Same "sewing" as with the VFR 750 🙂 wire looms goes behind - see…
  22. What did you do to your VFR Today? 5 Feb 2020 19:39 32 minutes ago, mikeswe It took 18 years to fix the bike? 🙂 an unintended interpretation... the bike back then did not make it 😞
  23. Multiple Bike Disorder (MBD) 4 Feb 2020 15:45 2 hours ago, VifferJ Just added another Honda to the stable, a new leftover 2018 CBR1000RR SP. 😎 I gotta say your MBD is certifiable as a severe case 🙂
  24. What did you do to your VFR Today? 3 Feb 2020 06:26 5 hours ago, Philois1984 Glad to see it didn’t put you off riding. As an immortal 20 year old (41 years ago😳) I did a superman impersonation (for about 1 second) over the roof of a car. I still ride past the spot…
  25. What did you do to your VFR Today? 2 Feb 2020 19:21 For a February 2nd, really nice weather today - blue sky and 5C... only the wind is a little annoying. This day 18 years ago the weather was pretty much the same. I remember because I ate some dirt that day. I have no…
  26. BIKES THAT ARE NOT VFR's RIDE REPORT 31 Jan 2020 10:23 1 hour ago, VFROZ 2008 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST, only because I've ended up buying one. It was a hard decision to trade in the 5G, but with 137,000kms on it and wanting a change, it was the only obvious choice without…
  27. RC24/RC36 fuel cut relay - pin assignment 21 Jan 2020 13:36 3 hours ago, schwarzc Thanks a lot! 🙂 I plan on making an "emergency fuel cut relay override switch" anyway while I am tinkering with the wiring, .... so I can choose to override the relay at all time. Or I probably…
  28. RC24/RC36 fuel cut relay - pin assignment 21 Jan 2020 07:39 Fuel cut-off relay on wiring (4. gen. / RC36/2). From top (as to photo orientation): black/blue (+ to fuel pump) black (+ from fuse) red/yellow (ignition pulse #4) I agree with squirrelbrains - it takes a lot of…
  29. RC24/RC36 fuel cut relay - pin assignment 21 Jan 2020 02:34 Unfortunately I never owned a RC15... If carbs are overflowing, it's time for overhaul... Even with the fuel cut-out relay the same thing could happen when bike is at idle... not much fuel being used but pump pushing…
  30. Motorcycle hearing protection/earplugs 17 Jan 2020 18:16 Anyone have or tried active noise cancelling plugs or speakers for motorcycle helmets?
  31. Carburettor slide diaphragm 16 Jan 2020 12:42 10 hours ago, squirrelbrains Thanks. actually i'm a returning member but needed to change my handle from squirrelman when i began using a new computer and couldn't get into the website. rich mix at low speeds ? maybe…
  32. ‘00 revival, clutch rod hole 15 Jan 2020 20:14 Any damage to the sprocket cover? Have a good look into the channel and clean it real good. Install and test it. Be careful with the seal!
  33. ‘00 revival, clutch rod hole 15 Jan 2020 17:03 How does the pushrod look? Intact, scratches, bend??? Or missing completely 😞
  34. Carburettor slide diaphragm 15 Jan 2020 13:25 7 hours ago, squirrelbrains try a top speed run. if the bike accelerates strong and reaches at least 145mph, diaphragms are a-ok. Squirrelbrains, welcome to VRFD 🙂 My particular issue focus on possible rich mixture at…
  35. Hello from Dallas! 15 Jan 2020 07:47 Congrats and welcome! Well, it always nice to have first hand knowledge about the previous owner... 🙂
  36. Rear wheel nuts seized / won’t undo! 14 Jan 2020 16:33 Assuming you are single handed in your workshop this method work for me. With the bike on the centerstand, you can make a Tourniquet for tightening a robe between the centerstand and brake pedal. That will effectively…
  37. Just bought 13 Jan 2020 21:54 Well - a lille work with some shine... 🙂 tho you clutch lever gotta go - guess its ok with no gloves, but with gloves...!
  38. Just bought 13 Jan 2020 19:36 Many things are forgotten - riding is not one of them 🙂 Was it in lay-up for a long time when you got it?
  39. Carburettor slide diaphragm 13 Jan 2020 19:14 Marvelicious, 1/6/2020 at 2:56 PM Just speculation, but I'm with Terry... If that diaphragm is stiffer than designed, it will be less reactive to vacuum, meaning less lift, meaning a leaner mixture if anything. Mohawk,…
  40. Rebuilt my brakes. CBS is a maintenance nightmare! 13 Jan 2020 12:45 13 hours ago, RC30guy1 The kick in the butt is that there would have been plenty of room to access and remove the cover plate had they just routed those brake lines 1" lower. Ugh ! 😩 ...ours not to reason why 🙂
  41. Just bought 13 Jan 2020 12:40 Congrats with that new old bike - it is just as "new old" as my VFR 750 🙂 You should not have any problems with ordinary wear parts. Of course some parts may no longer be available from Honda, but non-OEM can be…
  42. 4th gen carb: turns of screw? 12 Jan 2020 00:06 With OEM needle, main jet and slow jet I'm 2 turns out - mixture is slightly rich at idle
  43. Hot Starting Problem 8 Jan 2020 16:37 Lannyl81, 1/7/2020 at 3:10 PM Idle jet changed. I did record the original mixture screw positions, but put all to 2 turns out per instructions. I checked my '97 Service Manual and it has a different initial setting for…
  44. 4th GEN camshaft removal 7 Jan 2020 07:46 3 hours ago, Terry Love it! actually if one knows the screw pitch for any screw-adjusted tappet, I guess you could work out how many degrees of rotation from zero clearance would get the required clearance. You got it -…
  45. Carburettor slide diaphragm 6 Jan 2020 21:40 8 minutes ago, Egg on Leggs Wintergreen oil. http://v4musclebike.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13477 Interesting - never tried that 🙂 Now about the diaphragms... wonder if the cure also works on silicone? I does not…
  46. '97 Carb Kits 6 Jan 2020 20:04 But of course you ended up paying 3 times up 😞 We are lucky so many VFR 750 are still on the roads - that means kits are still around... I tried to find o-rings for the carburettors from o-ring suppliers... gave up -…
  47. 4th GEN camshaft removal 6 Jan 2020 19:58 So you got to the finish line without nasty surprises 🙂 On this old Nimbus you don't need a micrometer - hell, you don't even need a feeler gauge: first adjust so no gap, then return screw 1 turn back on exhaust and…
  48. Hot Starting Problem 6 Jan 2020 19:35 Fix one problem and the fix creates another new problem... great 🙂 So no change to idle jet - only main jet and needle. Right? Assuming you changed nothing else and the carb sync was done as per Honda manual (I further…
  49. What did you do to your VFR Today? 5 Jan 2020 16:07 Spring is coming soon... Brakes had major overhaul last year - all new o-rings, seals and braided brake-lines. So this year is the "light edition". I removed the calipers and cleaned pistons (only external part of…
  50. Carburettor slide diaphragm 5 Jan 2020 02:40 Other juicy comments to add about possible low-end rich mixture with old stiff diaphragms - or is it rubbish?

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