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Rollos

53 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 10 Jul 2018 Last seen 10 Nov 2020

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  1. Good chance I'm leaving VFRD - bike was stolen last week Rollos 11 10 Nov 2020 16 Nov 2020 Rollos · 10 Nov 2020 – 16 Nov 2020
  2. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? Rollos 44 26 Jun 2019 30 Jul 2019 Rollos · 26 Jun 2019 – 30 Jul 2019
  3. Power commander and oem quickshifter Rollos 7 18 Feb 2019 23 Apr 2019 Rollos · 18 Feb 2019 – 23 Apr 2019
  4. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL Rollos 29 16 Jan 2019 8 Feb 2019 Rollos · 16 Jan 2019 – 8 Feb 2019
  5. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first Rollos 25 2 Nov 2018 21 Nov 2018 Rollos · 2 Nov 2018 – 21 Nov 2018
  6. Anyone installed the delkevic headers? Rollos 8 12 Jul 2018 2 Aug 2018 Rollos · 12 Jul 2018 – 2 Aug 2018
  7. Webike.net has the 8 gen quickshifter for $144 Rollos 4 10 Jul 2018 19 Jul 2018 Rollos · 10 Jul 2018 – 19 Jul 2018

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  1. Good chance I'm leaving VFRD - bike was stolen last week 10 Nov 2020 02:52 Well it was fun while it lasted. My beautiful 2014 vfr800 deluxe disappeared from outside my place in brooklyn late thursday. Goodbye all you wonderful people.
  2. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 20 Jul 2019 18:51 Just got her back today. Looks like everything has been sorted by the new fan (and whatever else Honda did that they haven't told me). Fan comes on and cools her down nicely and is now running with the engine off like…
  3. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 14 Jul 2019 01:44 Talked to Honda today. They said they checked the relay and it's not showing any issues. Hopefully they're honest and the problem is entirely contained in the fan motor. Just bizarre that I've had two fail in a year of…
  4. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 12 Jul 2019 23:59 Thanks Grum! I'll make sure that's taken into consideration
  5. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 12 Jul 2019 22:17 Just got word from the Honda that it's the fan. Although it's running it's not moving enough air. They've ordered a new fan motor. This is the second time the fan motor has been replaced. Last year I had it replaced…
  6. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 9 Jul 2019 15:45 Just checked oil in the sight glass and I'm seeing very little in there. Could it have burned off due to overheating or is this sign of much bigger issues? Trouble is I'm not sure if the bike was low on oil before it…
  7. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 28 Jun 2019 19:57 13 hours ago, Mohawk So it sounds to me like you have checked the coolant level in the expansion bottle, but have you checked the coolant level in the radiator ? If you bike really gets that hot, you should see a change…
  8. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 28 Jun 2019 01:45 3 hours ago, Grum Hi Rollos. Why didn't the fan come on????. Is it possible your bike isn't overheating! The ECT Engine Coolant Temp sensor has two outputs. One to the instrument panel the other to the ECM. It seems odd…
  9. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 27 Jun 2019 19:00 So I ended up riding to work and the temp went into the 240s in heavy traffic. The fan is running. I'm not sure why it didn't run this morning. So here's the situation: Fan runs Plenty of coolant. Still overheating to…
  10. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 27 Jun 2019 16:46 Fuse looks good so I'll have to check the relay
  11. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 27 Jun 2019 13:46 I am under the 4 year Honda care I bought with the bike last year but I'd love to narrow down the issues before I bring it in. I use the bike to commute and don't want to be without it for months. Any suggestions would…
  12. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 27 Jun 2019 12:16 Checked coolant this morning and added about 6 ounces to bring it up to the fill line. I let the bike warm up then rev'd to 5k RPM to bring the temp up to 225. No fan. 230. No fan. 240. No fan. Turned bike off. I have…
  13. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 27 Jun 2019 00:55 8 hours ago, 4corsa First check your coolant level. Last year I was surprised to find mine low and it was running hot. Personally, I've never been able to see the level through the little slot. I remove the seat, pop…
  14. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 27 Jun 2019 00:19 Yeah I suppose a water pump would need to be functioning too for the coolant to circulate.
  15. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 26 Jun 2019 23:52 I wish the fan ran with the engine off. Any reason why it's wired not to?
  16. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 26 Jun 2019 18:40 How long does it typically take to hit operating temp? Another reason I'm suspecting the thermostat is it takes 3-5 minutes to get 165° And thanks 4corsa, it looks like I've got enough coolant through the site window…
  17. Overheating. Could it be the thermostat? 26 Jun 2019 14:40 First summer riding everyday and I'm overheating in heavy traffic when the temp is above 80°. I see the engine temp creep past 230 and start praying for a little open road to get enough airflow to cool back down. Fan is…
  18. Exhaust 19 Jun 2019 13:15 ohwhell, 6/6/2019 at 2:16 PM I have the Deluxe and the Center stand stopper need to be fabricated on this muffler (Now I hate you center stand)LOL The stock stopper looks like it's made for it if you want to reuse the…
  19. Bridgestone Spring 2019 Rebate -- February 15 -April 30 27 Apr 2019 20:20 Just put on a set of T31s. This is after putting about 4500 miles on the stock dunlops. I have to say that they're so much more comfortable a ride. I was really surprised since I read Bridgestone is a pretty hard tire.
  20. Buffhunter 8 Mar 2019 02:55 Vfr is the faster bike. Compare 0-60 and quarter mile here: https://www.zeroto60times.com/body-style/motorcycle/ Also with regard to maintenance and rate Honda parts and labor are definitely a bargain compared to BMW.…
  21. Power commander and oem quickshifter 18 Feb 2019 18:32 Any issues using the OEM quickshifter with a power commander?
  22. Throttle lock? 12 Feb 2019 14:10 Has anyone tried installing an audiovox or Rostra cruise control kit on the 8 gen?
  23. Throttle lock? 9 Feb 2019 18:50 Kaoko. Little pricey but easy to use.
  24. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 8 Feb 2019 03:11 Thanks giggs87, I actually just bought the R&G ones from twisted throttle. Partsworld had the GSG sliders on sale for around 110 chf but they don't seem to be listed anymore.
  25. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 21 Jan 2019 17:55 Anyone have the Sato sliders? Or could someone give me an idea to how they compare to R&G? Worth the extra $60? [image: framesliders_14VFR800F_interceptor_1.jpg] [image: H-VFR814FS_R1.jpg]
  26. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 20 Jan 2019 23:19 5 hours ago, mikeswe Cant't you tell that's a bad design by just looking at it? I recommend R&G Racing for crash protection. https://www.rg-racing.com/browsebike/Honda/VFR800F/2015/ Thanks, I'll probably go with R&G.…
  27. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 19 Jan 2019 21:03 I was hoping to import from a seller in Switzerland who was selling for around $120. Unfortunately he doesn't ship to the US. Anyone with a Swiss contact that could help out?
  28. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 17 Jan 2019 21:03 T-REX got back to me. They're issuing a refund on the kit. They also said they're pulling the kit from all platforms. So I'm going to look for another option or run without. I'm now looking at the GSG sliders from…
  29. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 16 Jan 2019 22:31 Here's a clearer picture. Bolt ripped in half. Pretty sure that's not supposed to happen. [image: IMG_20190116_165749.jpg]
  30. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 16 Jan 2019 16:00 I'm in contact with the manufacturer. It might be just a one off production flaw. We'll see what they say
  31. Just my luck. T-Rex no cut frame slider FAIL 16 Jan 2019 04:30 NYC is probably the ultimate bike protection proving ground. Getting out of my Manhattan office today and noticed that someone moved my bike. By moved I mean from vertical to horizontal and then back to vertical. Looks…
  32. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 18 Nov 2018 17:44 4 hours ago, motofmly ASV CRC545-SK Shorty Clutch C5 Sport Installed clutch side a year ago almost to the day. Due to dropping the bike. No issues since day 1. i'm sure they make these in standard length. That's…
  33. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 13 Nov 2018 20:24 Just heard back from ASV. Turns out that the gen8 has an upgraded master cylinder and lever. What's being sold now as gen8 levers don't take this difference into consideration. The lever works but will not produce the…
  34. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 8 Nov 2018 22:38 No problem Fink, I was hoping you were seeing something I wasn't. Still waiting to hear back from Bob at ASV. I'm hoping that the Honda dealership by Huntington Beach, CA has an 8th gen hanging around. If not, if anyone…
  35. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 8 Nov 2018 17:46 14 minutes ago, fink Have you looked at the pdf you also attached in your post? Read what the label on the box says. Now go to the pdf and look for the bike listed on the label, note part no. Then look down at the vfr…
  36. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 8 Nov 2018 17:05 50 minutes ago, fink Sorry being a bit thick here. Picture says CRF 345 -SR F3 Sports series yet in brochure it says CRF310 (Honda part no 53178 KV 3000) and fit the following bikes.…
  37. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 8 Nov 2018 12:25 It is according to the ASV fitment guide. street-honda.pdf [image: 15416798857253081692183493026409.jpg]
  38. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 8 Nov 2018 01:42 So a little update. I was wrong about the spacers, they're to fit the lever not adjust the switch contact point. I think I'm right about the switch timing though. Bob (who made the levers) at Asv is going to go to the…
  39. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 5 Nov 2018 18:02 Haven't switched off the lever yet but I just had a thought about what might be the issue and figured I'd run it by you guys. Asv includes a number of spacers which interface with the clutch switch. I've installed the…
  40. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 2 Nov 2018 14:50 Road with the Oem levers just before the install and had no issue with the 250 rpm increase. I'll switch the Oem clutch back on tomorrow to see if I can figure out what the issue is
  41. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 2 Nov 2018 13:17 9 hours ago, Grum The 250rpm increase relies on being in gear and clutch switch being de activated as your release your clutch. It's easy to verify if your bike has a center stand. It's a fairly subtle effect. Can you…
  42. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 2 Nov 2018 03:50 So I made sure after the install that the bike would not start in first without pulling the clutch and that it would start in first with the clutch pulled. Could it still be the switch?
  43. New levers, lost auto-rpm increase in first 2 Nov 2018 03:36 Just installed Asv f3 levers and noticed that the rpm increase letting off clutch in first has disappeared. Anyone else notice this? Did I miss something on the install?
  44. Exhaust 28 Oct 2018 14:59 This thing breaths fire. Might be the loudest pipe out there. I'll have to post a video when I get time but I doubt it'll capture the sheer raucousness of this pipe.
  45. Exhaust 28 Oct 2018 13:52 Competition werkes with centerstand mod complete. I'll be sending measurements to Shawn so he can work on putting these into production. [image: IMG_20181027_193156.jpg] [image: IMG_20181027_193100.jpg] [image:…
  46. Exhaust 23 Oct 2018 20:37 Rollos, 9/17/2018 at 4:10 PM Competition werkes 8th gen exhaust is live on their site. No stopper for the centerstand. Anyone Fab one up? I'm working to make the comp werkes pipe compatible with the deluxe. I've got a…
  47. Exhaust 19 Sep 2018 13:06 gray, 1/6/2018 at 8:17 AM Hi guys I talked to Shawn @Competion Werkes last night and he said the exhaust would be on their web site next week with the price of around $439. GatorGreg... I took off the rear pegs for…
  48. Exhaust 17 Sep 2018 20:10 Competition werkes 8th gen exhaust is live on their site. No stopper for the centerstand. Anyone Fab one up?
  49. Webike.net has the 8 gen quickshifter for $144 19 Jul 2018 23:13 So $6.22
  50. Webike.net has the 8 gen quickshifter for $144 19 Jul 2018 23:12 Ouch, US was 1700 yen less a 1000 yen discount for being a new customer

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