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Last 50 of 151- RC30 tribute Surely it's got to be the standard factory RC30 colours?
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" That's a cool little plane BLS. And now I need to apologise to JZH for hijacking his thread.
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" 15 minutes ago, Mohawk Not sure how I missed this, but I flew a P51 for an hour back in 2009. Still the best hour of my life 😁👍 Ah, now there's bragging rights. You can't beat a bubble canopy, a lot of horsepower and…
- In Dutch, it's called a "Garage" Not quite the Top Gun hangar that Terry posted a picture of, but you've piqued my interest. So what is the aircraft? Presumably prop powered? Homebuilt. Microlight category? Aerobatic capable? Looks splendid. I've…
- Hello! Here's my new to me 2007 VFR A warm welcome. The UK must have some special filters now though as your pictures are ' content not viewable in your region'. I'll just imagine you have an excellent find.
- What is and how do I go about fixing this mystery bubble What does the inside of the tank look like? Rusty? That looks suspiciously like a pin hole leak under the paint
- Hello all [image: 17707112370474839812989900314876.thumb.jpg.14d297380bf09f273be95c5078adeee9.jpg]Hi Terry, it's been a question of what I've been able to get at the time Castrol 10/40 is always available, 10/30 sometimes. My…
- Hello all 10/40 semi or full synthetic motorcycle grade oil will be fine. I've used 10/40 and 10/30 semi and fully synthetic; only a very slight increase in mpg with the 10/30. I wouldn't get hung up about it or we'll be guilty…
- Hello all Welcome to the VFRD team Simmso from Herts. You'll find everything you could ever need here; service books in the downloads section, lots of useful info on the forums and great advice from a hugely experienced and…
- Brake callipers What you describe is definitely not right. I would take the rear caliper off and have a good look. Is the pad on one side much more worn than the other? If so that might give you a clue to which bit is sticking. I'm…
- Chain and sprocket replacement ? https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/files/file/271-2014-vfr800f2015-vfr800x-service-manual/
- VFR 1200 DCT Foot Shift Kit Hi Grant. Have you thought of contacting the NABD or other organisations that specialise in adapting for riders particular needs. They will have lots of contacts/ advice and may be able to put you in contact with a…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Last ride before commencing chemotherapy and managed to drop it at a traffic circle. Luckily no forward movement at the time because a pedestrian lady carrying a baby decided to step out into my exit lane at the same…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Hi OT, do report back on your fork upgrade. You might be the first with an 8 Gen to tell us you've upgraded the internals. Quite interested in the Andreani kit so it would be good to hear your experiences particularly…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… Hope you get it sorted. Let us know how you get on and what was wrong.
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… SgtMarbles, 9/28/2025 at 8:34 PM Alright, I removed the starter and checked it. The starter is in good health. I checked the side stand switch, however I was a little confused because when I attempted to check the pins…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… Ok, despite what I said: Your starter motor is fine - checked off the bike or via a jump to the +ve side. You have a new or good battery. You get normal indications when you switch on You get a click but no engine…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… For god's sake mate. Put a new and good battery in the thing. Everything you described points that way but you seem to be looking for deeper problems. If the battery is completely knackered you won't be able to bump…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… Possibly a silly question, but you're sure the multimeter battery is ok? Switched to ohms it should read 1 with probes apart and 0 with probes crossed ( connected together). Pretty sure the neutral switch will be okay…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… Well that's a problem. Zero continuity means the system thinks the stand is down. It should not stop a start but will definitely kill the engine when you put it into gear. You say the starter motor is okay. Have you…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… Side stand switch. Test in ohms mode at the black connector under the LHS middle cowl. Zero continuity when down, continuity when retracted (up).
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… I knew it was there somewhere. The 8 Gen MOSFET reg/rec has a self test function for the complete charging system at each switch on but the codes are not stored so you have to read them off immediately. Page 19-7 of the…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… You switch on, the fuel pump primes, press start and you get a click but no start. This sounds like a battery or starter fault or a fault on one of the switches ( clutch/ side stand) or one of the diodes ( clutch/…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… If you look in the manual, you can easily check the reg/rec. At 5000rpm you should be seeing 14.5v at the battery. Clearly you need to get it started first and Captain 80s has explained how to do that simply. As I said…
- 2015 VFR800DLX No Start… If you had a Reg/Rec problem on your 8 Gen you would be the first to do so. As the late Grum used to point out those components were where Honda had finally made the improvement needed to prevent failures. On bump…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? Changed the coolant on the 8 Gen to Honda Type 2 ( as I had it in stock) which meant flushing through with demineralised water to clear the old stuff out. The bodywork on the 8 Gen is beautifully made but what a royal…
- HI From Buckinghamshire in the UK. Welcome. You'll find good advice and help from the community here. Any photos?
- 01 VFR800 running very hot Terry is probably spot on. The burping is used when you drain and refill the system to remove localised air pockets that could restrict circulation of the coolant. If you haven't recently changed your coolant and the…
- Another VFR in the garage Marvelous!!
- Hi from West Sussex, UK That is a beautiful machine, well done. Have a look at the silencer to see if it's got the BS stamp on it. I'm pretty sure that black widow silencers are not road legal. From new they come with an inlet baffle and a…
- 2008 daily driver getting hard to start... sometimes Grum is an electrics ' god' who seems to have departed this firmament
- 2004 VFR800 ABS Starting Problems Likely Does the fuel pump prime when you turn the key to start? Ignition spark at the plugs? Fuel pressure regulator? Blocked injectors? Those are the things I would check Sorry, grasping at straws here. I'm sure others with…
- Steering tube extension? Great if you want to do it. But, I wonder if this is the first case of a VFRD member seeking additional unnecessary weight on the VFR. 😂 Most of us like to trim it off!
- 01 VFR800 running very hot Great advice from Terry and BLS as usual. If your temps were fine before the coolant change, and you didn't mention there was a problem before, it might simply be a case that you haven't burped the system properly (BLS…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? So what has actually broken? Difficult to form an opinion without details although many others have had good long life from the 1200 motor.
- Steve Rapp's wrapped 8th Gen VFR to match his 1985 VF 1000 R [image: image.jpeg.32bc199917a8111df119ce2a30e0ca00.jpeg]
- Steve Rapp's wrapped 8th Gen VFR to match his 1985 VF 1000 R Try that one
- Good shock for 2015 VFR8X that wont break the bank? Ktech claim the standard shock spring on the VFR800x cross runner is 160Nm.
- VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years Hey Dutchy, any specific reason for not using iridium this time?
- Steve Rapp's wrapped 8th Gen VFR to match his 1985 VF 1000 R That colour scheme just hits the right note for me. Kinda wish I had bought a white 8 Gen to enable a copy.
- Front brake caliper compatibility https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273826520551 Seem to be some around. This is one example
- Front brake caliper compatibility Hi Tim. The calipers on the 2017 onwards model are different from those on your bike. They are similar or the same design as the CBR1000R and have no pad retaining pin. I notice that the fork lowers have different parts…
- 1986 Vfr Track Bike Out Of Parts That is quite special. I'm quite envious. It all looks very nicely put together; neat lines and purposeful
- RC26-II Yep, I'll second that although I found the VF500F2 with Metzeler ME33 tyres upped in width from standard by 10mm all round and an aftermarket shock worked really well in 1986. But that bike you've put together; hmm just…
- RC26-II That takes me back to the 80s; 😍
- Clip-ons Thanks Lorne, that very helpful. I was thinking along similar lines after Captain80s observations and I think that it will work. You've saved me having to hunt around for dimensions.
- Rattly rear calliper Perished part 12?
- Clip-ons The clipons are the one feature I wish the 8 Gen had retained. The handlebar design on the last model makes adjustment of the angle impossible with the OEM kit. My wrists tell me they don't want to go lower, just more…
- Can anyone validate what's in this video? The headlight unit changes between shots, the steering angle isn't consistent. Hell knows what's going on with the front brake discs.
- 1998 VFR800 idles around 2.2k RPMS Hey, Captain 80s, Mohawk, Terry or Grum, any ideas on this one?
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