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netbikes · 06-24-2008, 06:43 AM

Hi guys, just joined the forum and seems like there are a bunch of Australians here, which make me wonder why there is not such a board on Australian servers, oh well not to worry.

Anyways I live in bris and currently have 2 vfr's here, neither of which are mine.
One is a 88 model that a friend has given me on a 99 year free lease sort of thing and the other is from a local shop,a 86 import. I was considering buying it as price is "right" but it has a serious tappet type rattle, quite LOUD, so i bought it home to invesgiate before handing over any dollars. So far i have pulled the top off the rear cylinders to check the clearances, they were a little wide so reset them however no improvment in the noise. Today I removed the clutch cover to see if anything was suspect there but that all seem good and tight.

The rattle seems to come from everywhere so i can't pinpoint a area. Bike only has 55 thou K up, non smoker and still hauls arse, just all that noise, any thoughts here.

The one I really want is a 91/2 with the single sided swing arm, but i guess I don't have to tell you guys that

Ok all fo rthis post, looking forward to replys.

derstuka · 06-24-2008, 07:47 AM

Welcome to the forum mate! Glad to have ya! Lots 'O aussies on here! Look at the member map (under community up top to see all who we have) up top, or look at this thread if you already have not.

Let's make a list of AUS members here

Some other members with an '86 might have some suggestions as to what is the tapping noise. Sounds like it would be coming from the valvetrain I would guess. Did you check all of the tolerances on the valves/valvetrain when you pulled it apart?

Check out this thread as well for some input.

Odd Tappet Sound

WhiteKnight · 06-24-2008, 08:29 AM

Welcome to the group. Good luck with your decision and I hope it works no matter which one you choose. As for your taping noise, for that year model I can't really say because I have no experience with them.

drewl · 06-24-2008, 09:16 AM

Welcome aboard. We noticed the number of Aussie owners too, you are all included in VFRWorld.
Now you can tap into VFR brains from around the world to get your questions answered.

Vee-Ef-Ar · 06-24-2008, 05:49 PM

Gday mate, fellow Brisbanite, welcome aboard.

crgvfr800 · 06-24-2008, 05:52 PM

Welcome Aboard

malcster · 06-24-2008, 06:50 PM

Welcome 'Net',just in aus n Nz,last march.Iwas blown away at all the sportbikes.Y'all seem to have alot fun down there!The lack of the chopper/posers was refreshing,I actually had a poser last week tell me to get a 'real bike'!I just laughed n shook my head,what a buffoon.Take care mate

netbikes · 06-25-2008, 02:29 AM

thanks for all the welcome's guy's, I have decided against the rattly 86 model, I prefer to get a 91 to 93 model so will wait till a good'en comes along. I still have a 88 model I am free to ride till whenever:-)

netbikes · 06-26-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by malcster

Welcome 'Net',just in aus n Nz,last march.Iwas blown away at all the sportbikes.Y'all seem to have alot fun down there!The lack of the chopper/posers was refreshing,I actually had a poser last week tell me to get a 'real bike'!I just laughed n shook my head,what a buffoon.Take care mate

I'd like to do a bit of time on a bike over your way too one day but i doubt it will ever happen, every time I save a bit of money I seem to get another bike in the garage:-). And yes we have fun, well it is Australia:-)

If your ever back this way be sure to contact a few of us, I usually have one spare bike hanging around.

Evo · 07-02-2008, 04:13 AM

Hey all I just joined up as well. I live south of the Shire, Helensburgh, hope to see some of you on the road.

netbikes · 07-02-2008, 07:34 AM

Hi Evo, welcome aboard,

MLC? · 07-08-2008, 08:18 PM

Welcome from MLC? in Newcastle try OZVFR website there is a bit of chat and stuff there but not as much as here

Mr Risky · 08-17-2008, 09:06 PM

Hello everyone in Aust... I just joined woo hoo!!! So 1st question from me and i'm sure i'll have heaps more... Has anyone purchased a rear hugger for their 2001 VFR. where from and what cost? PS was it worth it?

Davidvfr · 09-07-2008, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Risky

Hello everyone in Aust... I just joined woo hoo!!! So 1st question from me and i'm sure i'll have heaps more... Has anyone purchased a rear hugger for their 2001 VFR. where from and what cost? PS was it worth it?

I got a rear hugger a few years ago from Simpson Detour manufacturers of Red fox in the U.K. It was part of a group buy organised on the OZVFR ( OzVFR › News ) mailing list.

My hugger broke after a while, but other people who bought one haven't reported any problems.

I ended up scoring a hugger for free

from my local dealer. Someone had bought it & then botched the install & returned it to the dealer...

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06-24-2008, 06:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
netbikes Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 10-02-2008 06:20 PM Location: Brisbane Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just joined up Hi guys, just joined the forum and seems like there are a bunch of Australians here, which make me wonder why there is not such a board on Australian servers, oh well not to worry. Anyways I live in bris and currently have 2 vfr's here, neither of which are mine. One is a 88 model that a friend has given me on a 99 year free lease sort of thing and the other is from a local shop,a 86 import. I was considering buying it as price is "right" but it has a serious tappet type rattle, quite LOUD, so i bought it home to invesgiate before handing over any dollars. So far i have pulled the top off the rear cylinders to check the clearances, they were a little wide so reset them however no improvment in the noise. Today I removed the clutch cover to see if anything was suspect there but that all seem good and tight. The rattle seems to come from everywhere so i can't pinpoint a area. Bike only has 55 thou K up, non smoker and still hauls arse, just all that noise, any thoughts here. The one I really want is a 91/2 with the single sided swing arm, but i guess I don't have to tell you guys that Ok all fo rthis post, looking forward to replys. __________________ Cheers Chris at www.netbikes.com.au Motorcycle Auctions

06-24-2008, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
WhiteKnight Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: Today 04:37 PM Location: South Central Ky - Find Me! View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,342 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Welcome to the group. Good luck with your decision and I hope it works no matter which one you choose. As for your taping noise, for that year model I can't really say because I have no experience with them. __________________ http://www.nrwhiteknight.net

06-24-2008, 09:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 09:07 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,484 Thanks: 42 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts	Welcome aboard. We noticed the number of Aussie owners too, you are all included in VFRWorld. Now you can tap into VFR brains from around the world to get your questions answered. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

06-24-2008, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vee-Ef-Ar Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: 12-28-2008 07:43 AM Location: Queensland My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI {Silver} View my Photo Gallery Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Gday mate, fellow Brisbanite, welcome aboard. __________________ Silver Stock Bob

06-24-2008, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 08:32 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,582 Thanks: 17 Thanked 124 Times in 87 Posts	Welcome to the forum mate! Glad to have ya! Lots 'O aussies on here! Look at the member map (under community up top to see all who we have) up top, or look at this thread if you already have not. *Let's make a list of AUS members here* Some other members with an '86 might have some suggestions as to what is the tapping noise. Sounds like it would be coming from the valvetrain I would guess. Did you check all of the tolerances on the valves/valvetrain when you pulled it apart? Check out this thread as well for some input. *Odd Tappet Sound*

06-24-2008, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
crgvfr800 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 10-25-2008 10:50 AM Location: Cleveland, North Carolina My Ride: 2004 VFR 800 Posts: 74 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Welcome Aboard

06-24-2008, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
malcster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 11:26 PM Location: Bishop,CA USA - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 VFR RRRED Posts: 180 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Welcome 'Net',just in aus n Nz,last march.Iwas blown away at all the sportbikes.Y'all seem to have alot fun down there!The lack of the chopper/posers was refreshing,I actually had a poser last week tell me to get a 'real bike'!I just laughed n shook my head,what a buffoon.Take care mate __________________ ridin'...ain't it fun!

06-25-2008, 02:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
netbikes Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 10-02-2008 06:20 PM Location: Brisbane Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for all the welcome's guy's, I have decided against the rattly 86 model, I prefer to get a 91 to 93 model so will wait till a good'en comes along. I still have a 88 model I am free to ride till whenever:-) __________________ Cheers Chris at www.netbikes.com.au Motorcycle Auctions

07-02-2008, 04:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Evo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: 07-15-2008 08:23 AM Location: Sydney Australia My Ride: 2007 Honda VFR800 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey all I just joined up as well. I live south of the Shire, Helensburgh, hope to see some of you on the road. __________________ "I want to know God's thoughts... ...the rest are details" Albert Einstein

07-02-2008, 07:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
netbikes Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 10-02-2008 06:20 PM Location: Brisbane Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Evo, welcome aboard, __________________ Cheers Chris at www.netbikes.com.au Motorcycle Auctions

07-08-2008, 08:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
MLC? Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 12-01-2008 07:18 PM Location: Raymond Terrace, NSW My Ride: 2006 black VFR 800 Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Welcome from MLC? in Newcastle try OZVFR website there is a bit of chat and stuff there but not as much as here __________________ THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US AND THEM IS US Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion

08-17-2008, 09:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mr Risky Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 09-18-2008 09:04 PM Location: Aust. My Ride: 2001 VFR800 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello everyone in Aust... I just joined woo hoo!!! So 1st question from me and i'm sure i'll have heaps more... Has anyone purchased a rear hugger for their 2001 VFR. where from and what cost? PS was it worth it?

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