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Walker1
28 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 15 Mar 2020 Last seen 10 Apr 2026
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All 28- 2001 vfr fi Cutting out Update. Kill switch and tip sensor are ok. The butt connectors i used came apart (cheap stuff) so I re did with male/female. Probably not the best but 🤷♂️. For now itll do. Next port of call is the ground junction…
- 2001 vfr fi Cutting out Burger, 4/3/2026 at 3:35 AM killswitch and wiring (make sure it's clean and making good connection, as well as the wiring; since it shares a connector with the front brake switch, and you mentioned that's also causing…
- 2001 vfr fi Cutting out Quick update.[image: 20260406_143345.thumb.jpg.349adf48aeadffb32e4e619f89b8471f.jpg] i took out the block and crimped the wires together. Tried to solder but didnt work 🤷♂️ The light no longer shows up during idle,…
- 2001 vfr fi Cutting out 20260402_115355.mp4 (Edit) might be the problem here. Worfje, 3/25/2026 at 3:30 PM measurement of the voltage at idle and higher rpm (> 4000), also because it is very low effort. 14.2v at >4000rpm. 14.02 at idle and…
- 2001 vfr fi Cutting out I was out for a ride the other day and the engine cut out as i was coming yo a stop sign. The electrics stayed on (the clock did not reset). I noticed the FI light was on. (Which admittedly has been flickering for the…
- The rear axle and a hammer... daved, 7/20/2021 at 5:59 PM How are your cush drive rubbers looking? mine (@ 80k miles) needed replacing, made gear changes much smoother. The cush drive rubbers look ok; they are not longer attached together but gave…
- The rear axle and a hammer... 2 hours ago, BusyLittleShop you are dealing with are the negative effects of of corrosion... BusyLittleShop you legend. Got the bugger off. Put the nut on, gave it a belt and bing bang boosh! Lots and lots of…
- The rear axle and a hammer... 3 hours ago, Skids Are you following the Service Manual (downloadable from this site)? I haven't taken the rear hub off a VFR for a few years and I can't remember any differences from the 5th Gen, but I thought you…
- The rear axle and a hammer... Ok guys.. the chin adjuster seized so I decided to take I apart.. Took off the exhaust, broke the axle nut (with some great force and effort), removed the brake caliper and then I was stuck... The sprocket would not…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU Just an update! I have not taken the forks apart just yet.. I have adjusted the sag both front and back and went on a short spin. This has changed handling in corners abit. Only problem is I have full preload on the…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 15 hours ago, Magneto Alright 👍 from what I can tell oem seals directly from Honda are cheapest at 17 bucks per set, per side at Partzilla. That is cheap. Assuming you can do the work yourself I would do front forks -…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 7 hours ago, Magneto Based on quick search I am thinking those are Showa forks, have some of the owners here confirm it though. I am lucky to have Kayabas (KYB) forks on all my Japanese bikes. 6 minutes ago, Dutchy…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 18 hours ago, Magneto get the OEM from fork manufacturers to save bit of money for exact same goods Ok. My question is then.. how do i find the OEM fork manufacturer!
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 18 hours ago, Magneto Service would include fork and dust seal replacement. Would this be what I’m looking for?- https://www.wemoto.ie/bikes/honda/vfr_800_fi-1/01/picture/fork_repair_kit_-_slinky_glide Would this be…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 1 hour ago, Magneto there shocks available on used market from newer bikes that are commonly swapped for the fifth gen? This thread didn’t load the first time around Magneto, thanks! I am going to look at the nr4 shock…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 31 minutes ago, Magneto trying to tell us that UK shops are price prohibitive due to current duties. Exactly! 32 minutes ago, Magneto basic service and proper bespoke weight adjustment Ok.. I imagine i should give a go…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 9 minutes ago, Captain 80s installed 3 YSS shocks now, and I am very happy with them. Thats awesome! How do you find it works when riding two up? Thats an awesome collection you have!
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU 45 minutes ago, Magneto how many miles you have on the bike Good point! I have 24.5k miles currently. 46 minutes ago, Magneto start with changing fork oil with proper viscosity one and making sure gap is correct Good…
- Suspension upgrade or rebuild in EU Hello guys from Ireland ! I have been considering upgrading my suspension and even the forks. The roads here are bumpy and the ride on country roads is not comfortable, either solo or two up! The bike is all stock.…
- Battery drain on fifth gen Grum, 9/10/2020 at 12:29 PM Now you're talking. Charging volts are ok, go ride. :wheel: And bin your voltmeter! Took it for a few shpins.. It has been behaving just fine and battery is maintaining the charge! I am still…
- Battery drain on fifth gen 12 hours ago, Grum Walker. Again your voltages are erroneous and not good, for the Stator Check at 5000rpm. As "The Drill" states you should be seeing 50volts AC or greater between any two pins of the Stator output…
- Battery drain on fifth gen mello dude, 9/5/2020 at 11:17 PM What is the AC voltage of each leg of the stator at idle and 5000 rpm? I got a steady 5.92-5.96volts over all pin to pins I have got the new rectifier and have tested the battery voltage…
- Battery drain on fifth gen 20 hours ago, Grum Use this meter settting or the 20M setting for the phase to ground check. Ok I done this! Pin to pin came back 0.2ohms just as before and for the ground to pins I got no reading whatsoever. So stator…
- Battery drain on fifth gen 19 minutes ago, Grum So what you are hoping to see is maximum or infinite resistance from the windings/phases to frame/ground ie NO shorts to ground. If you have this situation your Stator is good. Is what I should see…
- Upper back pain swas, 3/20/2020 at 3:35 AM In order to help with my back problems on a 2001 VFR, prior to surgery, I fitted 2nd hand VF1000 bars in place of the standard viffer bars. Very little work required, very little cost and…
- Upper back pain bear22099, 3/17/2020 at 3:37 PM After 2 surgeries over a 20 year span, and due for a 3rd later this year, I have found that using a TENS device while riding helps tremendously. I apply the 2 patches over the muscles in…
- Upper back pain Maiko, 3/15/2020 at 3:23 PM Hi Walker I fear you will need to have a look at your birth certificate or drive faster. I had a VFR 750 some years back, crashed it and have to back down a bit. In 2019 I dicided to buy the…
- Upper back pain Hello guys! I've just come from a Honda deauville and onto a vfr800 2001. Had it less than a week and I've had an old back problem creep back fast enough. It's the only thing that's changed in my daily routine. Bar the…
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