http://vfrworld.com/forums Maintenance and troubleshooting for all things VFR en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:10:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://vfrworld.com/forums/red2black/misc/rss.jpg http://vfrworld.com/forums http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27512-bondo-gas-tank-repair.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:19:36 GMT My gas tank has a couple small dents that with small holes that leak gas. Basically I'm wondering if Bondo will hold up on a repair where it will be in contact with gasoline? I was originally planning to get a new ebay tank, but mine is actually in perfect shape except for the 2 small dents that happen to leak a little gas when the tank is full. ]]> Mechanics Garage Gearhead82 http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27512-bondo-gas-tank-repair.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27500-86-87-hand-controls-interchangeable.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:12:21 GMT I have an '86 VFR and I purchased some '87 handlebars to replace the left clutch handle, both reservoirs, clutch indicator switch, and right brake cylinder. I installed them both and as I was going to plug in the wire bundle from the left handlebar I found it didn't fit. However, I put the old one back on since there was really nothing wrong with it. The right side now has the controls from the '87. I think it might even have been a 750, whereas I have a 700.

Now my dash lights and tail lights do not work. Has anyone used the controls from an '87 on an '86? ]]> Mechanics Garage BradleyGrillo http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27500-86-87-hand-controls-interchangeable.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27472-86-87-vfr700-headlight-interchangeable.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:49:28 GMT Does anyone know if the headlights on the '86 and '87 VFR700's are interchangeable? I see a few for sale for the '86 but the '87s are hard to come by.

Thanks ]]> Mechanics Garage VFitzyR http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27472-86-87-vfr700-headlight-interchangeable.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27460-r-r-cross-over.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:07:54 GMT alrighty. So on the tail of all the RR troubles people have been having lately I was struck with it...My 86 VFR700 went down with it. I first... alrighty.

So on the tail of all the RR troubles people have been having lately I was struck with it...My 86 VFR700 went down with it. I first thought it was the Stator so with a quick call to the parts Fairy a "new" stator was sitting in the mail box. replaced that and still had no voltage out put to the battery much to my dismay...

The following months (yes I said months) I spent trying to find an R/R to replace the original one with.... this yeilded many put folks wanted from one hundred up to 150 bucks for a used one and new one respectively.
a few phone calls and some searching TOECUTTER found one off of a first gen CBR the plugs lined up and the only difference is the CBR has a ground wire that I had to find a place to bolt it to. as far as fit goes the bolt holes lined up perfect to the original holes and the only thing I had to "modify" and that was the inner fender air hole I guess it is. I had to carve it back a little bit.

As far as readings go I can't give exact one but when I installed it I was onr the phone with TOECUTTER and gave hin the readings I was pulling and they were all within spec. it did get warm but I could place my hand on it for a short period of time.

It's been a week and I have rode the VFR for about 600 miles maybe, and the battery is not heating up and there are no issues with the RR.
This RR apparently grows on trees as it is the same for the magna and the sabre. so it is much less on the wallet.

Cheers

Crustyrider ]]> Mechanics Garage crustyrider http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27460-r-r-cross-over.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27452-85-vf100r-do-i-need-jet-kit.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:56:38 GMT I have a 1985 vf1000R it has f1 pipes and a k&n filter i was told that i need a jet kit to make it run right. If i dont it might be running to lean and may burn up my engine. Is this true or are they just rying to sell me something i don't need. And it is just the f1 tips not a complete exaust system. And Thanks to everybody that has been givin me info in this forum it has been very helpful. ]]> Mechanics Garage tlukonen http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27452-85-vf100r-do-i-need-jet-kit.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27413-87-vfr-700-seat.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:53:03 GMT I just got my 87 VFR home today and can't figure out if there's a hidden seat latch somewhere. The helmet lock (like on the 750's) doesn't seem to do it. Before I just start removing bolts, I figured I'd ask around to see if there is something I'm missing. Help? from an VFR newbie. ]]> Mechanics Garage VFitzyR http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27413-87-vfr-700-seat.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27398-fuel-economy-issue-02-vfr.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:04:03 GMT My bike - '02 VFR ABS - I'm about 208 lbs.
Brother's bike - '08 VFR non-ABS - he's about 188 lbs.

His bike is consistently 3-4 mpg better off than mine when we go out on rides together. We thought his riding style (more tucked behind the windscreen in what he calls his "Superman position" while I'm upright in the wind more often) made the difference, but I tried to mimic his style for a 75 mile Interstate ride today and only eeked out an extra mile per gallon versus another freeway only stint yesterday.

I get about 36 mpg and he gets anywhere from 39 to 40 mpg. I got 36.9 mpg today on that 75 mile ride being very judicious with the throttle and only getting into VTEC 2 different times for maybe a grand total of 45 seconds on an hour ride.

My bike also runs cooler by 20-30 degrees. And my bike is a harder to start (crank longer before it fires, best case...maybe give it a little throttle to get it to fire, worst case) compared to his. Lastly, we noticed that my bike has a lot more white smoke that smells like gas on first cold start than his.

So I'm beginning to wonder if my bike is running rich, too rich, or if this sounds normal. Surely a 20 pound weight difference wouldn't case this, would it? That's only about a 3-3.5% increase in the total bike and rider weight.

Thanks for weighing in...

-John ]]> Mechanics Garage jb9573 http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27398-fuel-economy-issue-02-vfr.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27364-clutch-too-wet.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:58:08 GMT I'm doing a clutch job on the '99 I picked up a couple weeks ago. The clutch slipped badly at anything above 1/2 throttle at 6k+ RPM. The bike has just under 19k miles on it. I got bought a used 6k mile clutch from another member (Thanks Steven113!) as a replacement.

I just drained the oil to get started. Guess what? It had almost 6 quarts in it!!! I pulled the clutch plates out and they all look fine. The fiber plates look exactly the same as my replacements. Could having DOUBLE the oil in the crankcase cause the clutch to slip?? It was probably just about submerged!

I'm still going to throw the new clutch in to be sure but I honestly was expecting the original to be toast so now I'm a little confused.

Any thoughts? ]]> Mechanics Garage Gearhead82 http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27364-clutch-too-wet.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27350-airbox-mod-vfr800.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:47:19 GMT A few times I've read the recommendation to modify the airbox on a VFR800 by removing the rubber inlet snorkle and/or to drill out the rivets to remove the vacuum-actuated flapper gizmo.

However, my question is this... does it actually improve performance or do people think that it improves performance? Has anybody ever truly answered this question? ]]> Mechanics Garage John Kiewicz http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27350-airbox-mod-vfr800.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27321-just-quickie.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:59:07 GMT centerstand for the 3rd gen fit on the 4th 5th gen? I have a couple of sets of them and they are just sitting. I told someone and they asked what... centerstand for the 3rd gen fit on the 4th 5th gen?
I have a couple of sets of them and they are just sitting.
I told someone and they asked what yesr they fit...
I never looked at cross referencing them... ANYONE?:crazy: ]]> Mechanics Garage TAGLICIOUS http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27321-just-quickie.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27314-decent-m-c-stands-40-a.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:47:16 GMT I found some decent M/C stands for $40 a couple months ago. They have been getting some pretty good use and holding up well. Works on front and... I found some decent M/C stands for $40 a couple months ago. They have been getting some pretty good use and holding up well. Works on front and rear (conventional). If you are looking for something on the cheap, these are the way to go.

-t

- Harbor Freight Tools - M/C Stand ]]> Mechanics Garage Tighe http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27314-decent-m-c-stands-40-a.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27298-race-teching-5th-gen.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:57:29 GMT Well, I've finally taken the plunge and am sending my forks to Race Tech tomorrow to have gold valves, new springs, oil, seals, bushings, etc. installed. I'm sick of the crappy stock suspension. I'm also buying an Elka shock or refurbishing a 929 shock (new spring, valves, and oil). Haven't decided that yet. Here are some pics of the neutered bike.

The foreman was present to make sure that I was doing things correctly


From the front




]]> Mechanics Garage jaimev34 http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27298-race-teching-5th-gen.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27296-fuel-injection-vfr.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:37:55 GMT Would you do it? Where can you get a kit? Would you do it?

Where can you get a kit? ]]> Mechanics Garage GoForARide http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27296-fuel-injection-vfr.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27261-what-do-these-parts-do-gen-3-a.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:09:15 GMT Oh almighty VFR gods: What is the purpose of the parts circled in red in the picture? Image:... Oh almighty VFR gods:

What is the purpose of the parts circled in red in the picture?


They are bolted to the inside of the RH case cover, opposite the clutch basket.
Do they serve any useful purpose?
I'm gonna ditch them if its just a baffle or something. ]]> Mechanics Garage NT696 http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27261-what-do-these-parts-do-gen-3-a.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27250-03-vfr-coolant-leak.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:40:11 GMT started the bike up yesterday in the garage and let it run till it warmed up, i noticed a smell of antifreeze, and then notice a couple of drops of... started the bike up yesterday in the garage and let it run till it warmed up, i noticed a smell of antifreeze, and then notice a couple of drops of coolant on the ground. looks to be coming from the water pump area, i havent really gotten to get a good look at it since the bike is tucked in the back of the garage at the moment. this week ill pull the fairing off and try to locate where its coming from. but is this somewhat of a common problem? i heard sometimes the entire pump needs replaced.

shes got about 38k miles on her now, so the whole pump might need replaced. ]]> Mechanics Garage hoblick http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/27250-03-vfr-coolant-leak.html