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45 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 3 Jan 2007 Last seen 25 Jun 2017

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  1. What is the stock jetting/needle, which needle do I have? 25 Jun 2017 07:55 http://www.hondapartsplus.com/oemparts/a/hon/506ca725f870023420a3fbba/air-cleaner 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 (2) for the large tube. http://www.hondapartsplus.com/oemparts/a/hon/50540f9cf870021c54bedc7c/carburetor-assy 39 and 26…
  2. What is the stock jetting/needle, which needle do I have? 18 Jun 2017 05:28 38/130 is stock. Those look like Dynojet needles but the main jet would be a DJ120 or 124. Assuming the needles are correct the clip should be on the third groove from the top. Are there brass shrouds visible in the…
  3. Rear hight adjustment 7 Mar 2017 04:16 8 hours ago, Helweg is there a way to determin the strength of the springs Check to see if the rate is engraved on the end surface.
  4. Rear hight adjustment 6 Mar 2017 01:49 Changing to a harder spring should not affect the length of the stock shock with the bike unloaded. The shock will top out at the OEM length unless it's been internally modified. The rear tire sitting 20mm shy of the…
  5. 750 CLUTCH SLAVE: WILL 800 SLAVE FIT? 7 Dec 2016 03:25 It looks like the gasket, bolts and internal parts are all the same. Only the body is different. There's a good chance it will work.
  6. fireblade foot rests on 97vfr 13 Sep 2016 02:33 93-97 but you'll need aftermarket adjustable versions for more clearance. The OEM brackets have the peg at the same position.
  7. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. 12 Sep 2016 06:13 Ha! Small world!
  8. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. 12 Sep 2016 05:55 Very nice. Looks very close to a friends. [image: 12347719_10154295694155663_4658384770118170568_n.jpg]
  9. Thinking of turning my VFR750FL into an RC30 replica. 12 Sep 2016 04:43 You'll be missing the most important part. [image: 360crank.png]
  10. 1995 Vfr project 2 Jul 2016 11:47 Is it just me or does the sidewall height look extraordinarily tall?
  11. 1995 Vfr project 2 Jul 2016 01:27 What tires are those?
  12. 4Th Gen Fork Options 8 Jun 2016 06:24 38 minutes ago, Mohawk Go for a Nitron, equal quality & available in a range of option, including length, hi/low speed compression, remote/integral reservoir etc. I'm happy with Ohlins. As for adjustable length shocks,…
  13. 4Th Gen Fork Options 8 Jun 2016 05:26 No, the Ohlins for the 4th gen is not adjustable for length. I was able to find a supplier for linkage plates to lower or raise the 4th gen, as well as a few people who have made their own. The inability to lower the…
  14. 4Th Gen Fork Options 8 Jun 2016 04:16 WestOfBen, 2015-12-17 at 4:05 PM I've placed about 5-10mm of large washers between the top shock mount and the frame to lift the rear a bit. You can only put a few under there otherwise you risk the top shock mount…
  15. 83 V45 (750) Interceptor Compression 1 Apr 2016 17:40 markpaczynski Thanks for all the advice. I will definitely re-look the carbs and clean them out. I will also try a valve cleaning. If none of this works I am considering putting a different V45 engine in it. I have…
  16. (Rebuilt) 1000R Forks Slamming Into Something Hard On Full Compression 25 Mar 2016 09:22 The oil lock piece is a tight fit and is probably still at the bottom of the fork slider. It won't just fall out.
  17. Valve Adjustment And A Coolant Leak And ... 29 Feb 2016 06:35 Carbs - It sounds like you removed the baseplate all the carbs were bolted to before removing the carburetors themselves. Not a good idea. Leave them as a unit. It does make them harder to remove and reinstall when…
  18. 1KR engine into 1KF frame 18 Jun 2015 06:43 Hooray for vintage cached pages So.... you want a little more power.... Here is a write up explaining the installation of VF1000R motor into VF750FD (Interceptor) chassis. Read this through, then decide if you want to…
  19. exhaust / Swingarm question 9 May 2011 23:00 It's set it and forget it. There is no adjustment or sideways play to worry about. That said, you don't need to remove the swingarm to remove the collector box. The rear header pipes clamp to the top of the collector…
  20. help me identify these forks 10 Jul 2010 19:21 Those are from a 1985 VF700F.
  21. First gen exhaust 8 May 2010 01:11 Just about to put a new MC Distributing exhaust on Ebay. 4-2 with front/rear headers like the race system. Haven't used it, but even the catalogue said it would be very loud. Send me a PM if you are interested. Attached…
  22. Cam holder bolts breaking 10 Mar 2010 09:31 [image: View Post]gll429, on 10 March 2010 - 04:25 AM, said: make sure you have the right length bolt.. oe thats to short ,ay strip a few threads out of the head/ block/case/whatever.. one to long may break, That's a…
  23. Cam holder bolts breaking 10 Mar 2010 07:52 Don't apply oil to the bolt and clean out the hole with contact cleaner. The same torque setting on a lubricated bolt results in more tension than dry threads.
  24. Thanks again to SEBSPEED 4 Feb 2010 01:24 Awesome! Check the date on those tires! *thread and experience related*
  25. external tire plugging 13 Dec 2009 02:42 [image: View Post]dutchinterceptor, on 12 December 2009 - 07:21 PM, said: What rules govern what you can do with the tire? This is an example from the Dunlop website FAQ ... "Some punctures in motorcycle tires can be…
  26. external tire plugging 13 Dec 2009 01:59 [image: View Post]Tightwad, on 11 December 2009 - 10:33 PM, said: Personal anecdote of a repair that went really bad? I haven't known anyone personally (or even a 3-degree knowledge) that had a problem worse than…
  27. What You Didn't Want Is Missing! 11 Oct 2009 22:14 It isn't a sportbike. $10 says the VFR1000RR has them. :blink:
  28. Time For Another Oil Change/.. 3 Oct 2009 06:05 *looks around* I use Motul 5100 in my VFR (10W40) and RC30 (15W50) and Castrol GTX in my VF750F (my preferred oil for that bike was discontinued long ago, it doesn't shift well on Motul). *runs away*
  29. Q's Regarding Brake Pads 2 Aug 2009 05:35 Did you clean the pistons before pushing them back in the caliper? That could cause the drag, but if the wheel turns freely it may not be serious, but could get worse. The OEM pads are beveled to prevent vibration and…
  30. How To Remedy Tire Mold/glazing On New Tires. 12 Jul 2009 23:04 It's a good idea to take it easy for at least a while, a few blocks or kilometres, as new tires do have a surface finish to them without any release compound. And you've just had the front wheel and brakes off. When you…
  31. Short Throw Throttle 5 Jul 2009 02:06 The stock throttle is already 1/4 turn. That term comes from much older bikes when converting to flatslide carbs. You could try a throttle tube from a RC30 or CBR1000RR. It's a small but noticeable difference, but the…
  32. How Do I Register A Canadian Vfr 2 Jun 2009 01:03 [image: View Post]Ryanme17, on Jun 1 2009, 06:19 PM, said: [image: View Post]JayWalker, on Jun 1 2009, 05:31 PM, said: Quote A vehicle without this certification label must be imported as a nonconforming vehicle. In…
  33. 4th Gen Fuel Pump Question 26 May 2009 01:04 It's a diaphragm style pump, so it makes noise unlike what you would expect.
  34. Old 1000cc V4 Rumour... 5 Jul 2008 20:50 [image: View Post]03vfrrider, on Jul 2 2008, 11:54 AM, said: English humor...I don't get it sometimes...coconuts... African or European? :laugh:
  35. Just Found This Article. 8 Apr 2008 01:32 Honda has patents for stuff we'll probably never see... :mad:
  36. Another 7th Gen Idea -- Vfr990 26 Nov 2007 03:03 [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Nov 25 2007, 12:09 AM, said: I really hope you're joking... :goofy: Hahaha...No. [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Nov 25 2007, 12:09 AM, said: Although I did see an ST that was…
  37. Another 7th Gen Idea -- Vfr990 25 Nov 2007 04:59 The beginning of a long project... [image: Posted Image]
  38. Another 7th Gen Idea -- Vfr990 25 Nov 2007 03:05 [image: View Post]Flightar, on Nov 23 2007, 09:50 AM, said: Honda should simply keep as much of the current bike as they can. Redesign the frame to accept the ST1300 engine, turned 90 degees, sleeved down to 1000 cc and…
  39. Buying An Ohlins From The Us 29 Oct 2007 03:25 I have a brand new, unused HO323 46DR that fits your bike. I was going to put it on eBay. Would you be interested?
  40. 2008 Vfr Announced... Dissapointing 6 Sep 2007 05:32 Boo hiss...No new Honda for me.
  41. Rc30 - Rvf750r/f - Vfr800fi Rear Axles And Cush Drives 29 Aug 2007 03:10 The info and pics are incorrect. The RC30 and RC45 are both single nut wheel retention and without cush drive. The picture you describe as the 90-93 RC45 (which does not exist) is actually the 3rd Gen VFR750F. The…
  42. Big (enough) Bang Engine? 5 Apr 2007 05:06 Baketech Firing cylinders together is generally known as a "Screamer" configuration....not Big Bang.... :twocents: The screamer is an even firing order engine. Google Doohan and Screamer. V4 2-Stroke (90 degree motor)…
  43. Single sided swingarms 6 Jan 2007 04:53 [image: View Post]rbertalotto, on Jan 5 2007, 09:01 PM, said: What Moto Guzzis have a SSS?????????? The new Griso and Norge do, after that I stopped looking. :blink:
  44. Single sided swingarms 4 Jan 2007 04:17 [image: View Post]vfrrider, on Jan 3 2007, 07:33 PM, said: Sorry, the GTS1000 with VFR SSS has already been done. Looks way cool, too. I didn't do it, but it's still cool. You can still do it again though. They come up…
  45. Single sided swingarms 3 Jan 2007 07:17 [image: View Post]BusyLittleShop, on Feb 28 2006, 01:20 PM, said: Honda experimented with a DSS dual sided swingarm on the RC45 but did not adopt it citing no clear advantage over the cast magnesium single sided…

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