TRAC system knob

pghmailman · 08-20-2008, 01:46 PM

On my '86 VFR700F2 the TRAC system knob on the forks no longer shows the numbers 1-4 . There is a raised arrow like spot on the knob and an arrow on the fork tube. Would the one on the knob correspond to the # 1 setting ? If so do I turn clockwise or counterclockwise to get to # 2 setting ?
Thanks

Tedric · 08-20-2008, 04:21 PM

Hello mate, just checked on mine for you.

The numbers from 1 - 4 go anti clockwise, therefore if you are at position No. 1 you will turn the knob clockwise to get to setting No. 2.

Hope this helps & also there is a small dimple on the face of the knob (where the sticker was/is), this I think is relative to position 1 but not 100 % sure, you may have to do some trial n error.
Remember position No.1 has the least anti dive effect while position No. 4
has the greatest.

Yonan · 08-20-2008, 09:26 PM

Here you go.......

pghmailman · 08-21-2008, 06:55 AM

Thanks all

Chris71Mach1 · 08-21-2008, 06:16 PM

so im curious, how does this adjustment help handling (like how does it feel different, what would one look for to judge where to set this)?

squirrelman · 08-21-2008, 07:47 PM

it controls front end dive under braking

Chris71Mach1 · 08-22-2008, 02:55 PM

ok so does that mean that set on 1, the front end would be all soft and mushy under braking and dive really hard with 4 being the least forgiving setting, or would it be vise-versa?

also, the knob on mine doesnt seem to have stops on it, so it will just spin around and around (though it will sit in either of the 4 positions...theres just no lock-to-lock type of turning to it) is this normal, or is something broke on this?

squirrelman · 08-22-2008, 04:22 PM

statistically, about 85% of the '86 VFRs ( and '87 ) i've seen have the dial set on #3

Yonan · 08-22-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris71Mach1

ok so does that mean that set on 1, the front end would be all soft and mushy under braking and dive really hard with 4 being the least forgiving setting, or would it be vise-versa?

also, the knob on mine doesnt seem to have stops on it, so it will just spin around and around (though it will sit in either of the 4 positions...theres just no lock-to-lock type of turning to it) is this normal, or is something broke on this?

Mine spins all the way around too. I don't think its broke, just how it is.
1 is soft 4 is hard. I'm a big boy I have mine set at 4. Only comes in to play when your on the brakes. Still needs stiffer springs.(winter project)

pghmailman · 08-22-2008, 05:17 PM

Mine has definite clicks to be felt.

squirrelman · 08-22-2008, 05:19 PM

Progressive ( brand) springs do wonders for the front end., but their recommendations for spacer length may be incorrect......

Gatekeeper · 08-23-2008, 07:47 AM

You're in beefalo and your bike is in AZ? You can't ride much that way!

squirrelman · 08-23-2008, 09:19 AM

i have an '86 RWB with 35, 000 miles here in barf-a-load (same one i've owned since 1990) that i'm using for daily commuting until i get time to install my new chain on the Hawk.......

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08-20-2008, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
pghmailman Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Today 02:38 PM Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	TRAC system knob On my '86 VFR700F2 the TRAC system knob on the forks no longer shows the numbers 1-4 . There is a raised arrow like spot on the knob and an arrow on the fork tube. Would the one on the knob correspond to the # 1 setting ? If so do I turn clockwise or counterclockwise to get to # 2 setting ? Thanks

08-20-2008, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yonan Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2008 02:41 PM Location: TURLOCK, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1986 VFR750F View my Photo Gallery Posts: 87 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Trac Pic Here you go....... __________________

08-21-2008, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris71Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: 11-13-2008 10:08 AM Location: Fort Worth, TX - Find Me! My Ride: 1987 VFR700F2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 134 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	so im curious, how does this adjustment help handling (like how does it feel different, what would one look for to judge where to set this)? __________________ Ride like it's your last day on earth!

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squirrelman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 02:29 PM Location: barf-a-load, ny - Find Me! My Ride: '86 VFR 700Fs (3), '97 VFR 750 '88 NT 650 HAWK (3) '86 Yamaha Radian '66 Yamaha YL-1 '88 VTR 250 (2) '76 CB 125 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 860 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	it controls front end dive under braking __________________ "Machines are the tools of freedom." :Cyrus Eaton " Goin' to Hell in a bucket, but at least I'm enjoyin' the ride....... "

08-20-2008, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tedric Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: Today 01:11 PM Location: Derbyshire My Ride: VFR 750 FG - 1986 Pearl White Posts: 22 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello mate, just checked on mine for you. The numbers from 1 - 4 go anti clockwise, therefore if you are at position No. 1 you will turn the knob clockwise to get to setting No. 2. Hope this helps & also there is a small dimple on the face of the knob (where the sticker was/is), this I think is relative to position 1 but not 100 % sure, you may have to do some trial n error. Remember position No.1 has the least anti dive effect while position No. 4 has the greatest.

08-21-2008, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
pghmailman Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Today 02:38 PM Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks all

08-22-2008, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chris71Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: 11-13-2008 10:08 AM Location: Fort Worth, TX - Find Me! My Ride: 1987 VFR700F2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 134 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	ok so does that mean that set on 1, the front end would be all soft and mushy under braking and dive really hard with 4 being the least forgiving setting, or would it be vise-versa? also, the knob on mine doesnt seem to have stops on it, so it will just spin around and around (though it will sit in either of the 4 positions...theres just no lock-to-lock type of turning to it) is this normal, or is something broke on this? __________________ Ride like it's your last day on earth!

08-22-2008, 04:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
squirrelman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 02:29 PM Location: barf-a-load, ny - Find Me! My Ride: '86 VFR 700Fs (3), '97 VFR 750 '88 NT 650 HAWK (3) '86 Yamaha Radian '66 Yamaha YL-1 '88 VTR 250 (2) '76 CB 125 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 860 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	statistically, about 85% of the '86 VFRs ( and '87 ) i've seen have the dial set on #3 __________________ "Machines are the tools of freedom." :Cyrus Eaton " Goin' to Hell in a bucket, but at least I'm enjoyin' the ride....... "

08-22-2008, 05:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
pghmailman Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Today 02:38 PM Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mine has definite clicks to be felt.

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Gatekeeper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 05:46 PM Posts: 295 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	You're in beefalo and your bike is in AZ? You can't ride much that way!

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