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pserve

60 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 29 May 2008 Last seen 11 Jun 2011

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  1. I'm in the club now pserve 25 19 Oct 2010 21 Oct 2010 pserve · 19 Oct 2010 – 21 Oct 2010
  2. Is This Tire Cupping Or Just Wear? pserve 26 6 Apr 2009 27 Apr 2009 pserve · 6 Apr 2009 – 27 Apr 2009
  3. Has Anyone Had Issues With The Stator->r/r Connection? pserve 3 27 Oct 2008 28 Oct 2008 pserve · 27 Oct 2008 – 28 Oct 2008

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  1. Center Stand Leverage 11 Jun 2011 16:43 I usually just roll the rear tire up onto a thin phone book and then put the stand down. Mine is at stock height, and not too difficult to raise, but another 3/4" makes it cake. You could do the same thing, and just use…
  2. Just Installed a Compufire Series Regulator 24 Apr 2011 04:55 DaveB I got 14.15 volts at 1200 rpm idle with the high beams on. So it works for me ! Fair enough. I don't know how it can manage that, but since it can, I'll bet they will sell a lot of them. Thanks for the…
  3. Just Installed a Compufire Series Regulator 24 Apr 2011 00:11 DaveB Increasing the RPM from 1200 to 5000 rpm caused the battery voltage to drop from 14.25 to 14.15 it made no difference whether the high beams were on. At idle putting on the high beams again dropped the voltage to…
  4. Got a picture of your first road bike? 4 Jan 2011 01:59 1982 Yamaha XZ550 Not a pic of mine, but exactly like it. [image: Posted Image]
  5. I'm in the club now 21 Oct 2010 23:10 I made it to 6 years without a scratch. Pretty sure it was a small patch of sand that got me. Maybe now I'll get around to the lowering mod so I can flatfoot. So were there any ideas for making this better? Attached…
  6. I'm in the club now 21 Oct 2010 00:44 This is the majority of the damage. No cracks in any of the plastic, but the tank is dented. :pissed: The (now) shorty lever isn't working for me, so I'll need to do something about that soon. :sad: Attached Images…
  7. I'm in the club now 20 Oct 2010 02:51 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I'll post up a pic tomorrow in case anyone has an idea for a fix which doesn't involve spraying the whole side.
  8. I'm in the club now 19 Oct 2010 22:01 I guess I knew it would happen at some point. I was moving around in the driveway and over she went. Damage in order of importance (to me): My pride. Left fairing scratched up. Titax clutch lever snapped. Shifter and…
  9. 6th Gen Gold rims 7 Oct 2010 01:25 Sweet!
  10. New Guy with a problem 19 Sep 2010 04:27 Mine had "Factory Pre-Oiled" and "Ready to Install" printed right on the bag it was in. No issues on a stock 2004.
  11. Switchable Headlights 1 Jun 2010 04:08 What's a "few" minutes? With the key on and only low-beams lit, I would think you should get 20 or more minutes before it crashes like that. Batt is probably quite weak at this point since they don't do well after deep…
  12. Center Stand! 18 Dec 2009 20:28 [image: View Post]pserve, on 18 December 2009 - 02:08 PM, said: I use a couple pieces of wood to lift up the rear tire a few inches. I just lay them on the ground, and roll the rear tire on top. Then put the stand down…
  13. Center Stand! 18 Dec 2009 19:08 I use a couple pieces of wood to lift up the rear tire a few inches. I just lay them on the ground, and roll the rear tire on top. Then put the stand down and it goes right up with hardly any effort.
  14. I don't belieeeeeve it!! 8 Dec 2009 15:54 Not too crazy about the two 30 amp fuses deal. The point of fusing the circuit in the first place is to protect the wiring harness. If one 30 amp isn't blowing, then the current shouldn't be too high. With two in there,…
  15. Will You Buy Without A Test Ride? 16 Oct 2009 18:41 I'm not currently interested in the new bike at all, for a variety of reasons, but wanted to say that I was allowed a short ride on my '04 before the sale. They even had to pull it out of the crate and assemble it…
  16. This One's 4 U 12 Oct 2009 23:20 Wow! That does look a lot better in black... :biggrin:
  17. Who Makes This Fender Eliminator 6 Oct 2009 23:01 Did this today. I just removed the plastic and remounted the bracket. http://home.comcast.net/~pserve/public/fender.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~pserve/public/fendelim.jpg
  18. Baileyrock Crashes At Nashville Superspeedway 4 Oct 2009 02:48 Very sad to hear this. Get well soon!!
  19. How Low Have You Gone? 1 Oct 2009 20:20 I've been told that it's bad for the fuel pump when you run too low (or out) of fuel, so I try not to go that far.
  20. Blowing Bulbs And Melting Connectors 30 Sep 2009 01:41 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Sep 29 2009, 11:39 AM, said: My understanding is that the battery will give you a more steady reading and to find out if the R/R is putting out too much voltage you should test either at…
  21. Blowing Bulbs And Melting Connectors 29 Sep 2009 04:10 [image: View Post]Tightwad, on Sep 28 2009, 10:04 PM, said: Oddly enough, the VFRness was invented to solve the 6th gen overcharge issue and 30 amp fuse meltdown...it just so happens the same sort of fix, adapted to the…
  22. Blowing Bulbs And Melting Connectors 29 Sep 2009 01:51 Hmmm, 16V is indeed too much. Usually folks install a VFRness to increase charging voltage. I would pull the right side fairing and retest the running voltage right at the black/white wire. It should basically be 14.6V…
  23. Blowing Bulbs And Melting Connectors 27 Sep 2009 21:51 Have you gotten a multimeter and tested the running voltage on your bike? Prior models have had overvoltage difficulties which could contribute to short bulb life. A 2006 "should" be OK, but you can't be sure until you…
  24. Looking At The Vfr...hmmm 19 Sep 2009 13:31 [image: View Post]motorhead1977, on Sep 19 2009, 07:44 AM, said: [image: View Post]swimmer, on Sep 18 2009, 12:32 PM, said: I�ve had my VFR for a few weeks. I�m 5�9�, 145lbs. I don�t understand about the need or want to…
  25. Looking At The Vfr...hmmm 17 Sep 2009 16:29 [image: View Post]Boomarang, on Sep 17 2009, 02:36 AM, said: Also I am 5'3" 130lbs and can't flat foot the CBR. Will this be a problem for me to peg leg this bike till I get it lowered?I would have to say yes, it will…
  26. Alright Stop It Damnit! 16 Sep 2009 14:16 Dang! That list would be too long with only one name on it. I feel for all you guys. Hope to see you back on the road soon.
  27. Just Some Random Pictures I Took Tonight... 13 Sep 2009 03:58 [image: View Post]klinquist, on Sep 12 2009, 11:30 PM, said: The one on the left is STOCK... just with the plastic piece removed!Really? I had no idea it came apart like that. Boy, do I feel dumb... :blush: I guess I'm…
  28. Just Some Random Pictures I Took Tonight... 11 Sep 2009 20:25 Hmmm, I just don't understand the allure of clear lenses. Maybe I'm just biased, as mine are amber, but I don't think that's all of it... :unsure: In any case, Kris, I noticed you've got two different fender…
  29. Just Some Random Pictures I Took Tonight... 11 Sep 2009 02:50 Sweet ride, man. I'm amazed by how much you've done to it. It makes me wonder why I don't have the urge to customize things the way you guys do. Oh well, keep up the good work, and enjoy!
  30. Vtec Recall Wiring Schematic 8 Aug 2009 01:27 The schematics for 2004-2005 STD/ABS are in the recall PDF. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.p...amp;showfile=51 elevation Does anyone have a wiring schematic for North American VFRs? Specifically a 2004 VFR.…
  31. Need Quick Diagnosis! 12 Jun 2009 12:46 [image: View Post]tyrroneous, on Jun 12 2009, 07:43 AM, said: I thought I read that you can't leave the monitor wire connected through the R/R 6 pin connector and run a monitor wire directly to battery at the same time.…
  32. Radial Clutch 11 Jun 2009 11:02 This is the reach on mine. It generally works for me, but can get a bit tiring with alot of stop and go. If the Pazzo's will be a 1/2" better, they might be worth considering. Anybody know about ASV's?…
  33. Mine Mine Mine Mine ! 11 Jun 2009 10:44 Looking good... Enjoy!
  34. Help! Need Parts Pronto! 8 Jun 2009 15:41 Send Tightwad a PM. He might be able to hook you up that quick.
  35. Bt021 Needs New Life 20 May 2009 20:30 [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on May 19 2009, 07:06 PM, said: How did you install the plug into the tire??? Don't know what to say... I'm quite sure mine was installed like the picture, but just didn't hold. Maybe…
  36. Fixing The Gas Tank 19 May 2009 21:14 I had a similar situation a while back. Tank was rusted and leaking, and I couldn't afford a new one. So, I tried some coating stuff, which did work. I have no idea what it was called, or how it held up as I didn't keep…
  37. Bt021 Needs New Life 19 May 2009 20:40 [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on May 19 2009, 04:14 PM, said: What??? you had a Safety Seal type plug blow out??? and what speed are you talking about??? [image: Posted Image] If that's what those are called, then…
  38. Bt021 Needs New Life 19 May 2009 19:58 Lots of opinions on this, mostly based on "I did <whatever> and didn't have any problems..." I've had a worm plug blow out, on the highway, at speed. It wasn't a big deal, but I still won't be doing that ever again. The…
  39. Is This Tire Cupping Or Just Wear? 24 Apr 2009 03:32 Wow, this thread has certainly taken off the second time around... I guess the "secret" to long tire life is just easy riding. I'm not after speed or performance. Simply being out on two wheels is good enough for me. I…
  40. Is This Tire Cupping Or Just Wear? 6 Apr 2009 03:03 36 psi & yes, 11K I figured it's about time for a new one. The rear is a BT021, new last year. Looks like another BT021 would be ~$110. I set the light up so that the shape could be seen better. I guess I don't ride…
  41. Is This Tire Cupping Or Just Wear? 6 Apr 2009 02:23 The OEM BT020 on my 04 ABS after 11K miles. No complaints about the ride, but just curious about how it looks and have no confidence in the info from the local shop. Thanks in advance. [image: Posted Image]
  42. 6th Gen Woes Part Ii 5 Dec 2008 14:48 Good info, Steve, although a bit puzzling that the gear is rated at 8.6A total, but a 5A fuse works. They appear to be drawing less than rated. Do they have any settings to control the temp? Also, feeding direct from…
  43. 6th Gen Woes Part Ii 4 Dec 2008 12:21 Sorry to hear about your troubles, Steve. We've just been talking about Amps and fuses in the recall thread. I would definitely suggest trying to find out what's causing it before contemplating a fix. As BR said,…
  44. Recall, Is It A Fix? 4 Dec 2008 05:05 Did another test today. Not on the bike, but one of the fuses. I used some of the motors and batteries I have my for hobby to rig up something that would pull over 30A and find out when it would blow. I only got to just…
  45. Recall, Is It A Fix? 2 Dec 2008 21:24 No recall for me. I don't need a shop to provide me with any more issues than are already there. When the fuse harness toasted itself, I put in a new one. Once I found out the battery was routinely getting charged at…
  46. Recall, Is It A Fix? 2 Dec 2008 07:33 I've been wanting to do some tests on mine to find out exactly how much current is flowing in the system and I finally got to it today. Basically, I connected a high current ammeter in place of the 30A fuse harness and…
  47. How Do I Not Do The Recall? 2 Dec 2008 06:28 I'm basically against the recall too. I just don't want my bike ripped apart and then thrown back together. If there was a dealer I could really trust not to do that to me, okay. Otherwise, I'm fixing it myself. I…
  48. Recall, Is It A Fix? 29 Oct 2008 03:54 Agree with spud. Lots of heat there, most likely from the connectors due to the Amp load they carry continuously. The thin wire was a problem too, but clearly not the only one. spud, either you're running without…
  49. Tallest And Widest Screen For Best Protection? 29 Oct 2008 03:33 Almost forgot... tpierce, I think that 2nd pic of your bike is a really nice shot. I have the Asphalt, but pics like that one make me wish I could buy 2 more VFRs (1 Red, 1 RWB). :biggrin:
  50. Tallest And Widest Screen For Best Protection? 29 Oct 2008 03:28 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 28 2008, 09:43 PM, said: Shorter = better on the VFR, IMO. I think you may be right. I'm 5'9 and I find that the stock screen puts the air right at my neck where it causes the most…

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