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    Reading F1 Codes

    So a quick update. I got a new battery and the R/R and VFRness installed. The charging system is now putting out good #s, 12.8v with the bike...
    Post by: Stheeb, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Reading F1 Codes

    I’ve run the checks. First the battery is sitting at 10v with the bike off. How much can the low battery affect the results? With the bike at...
    Post by: Stheeb, Apr 28, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Reading F1 Codes

    I found a good write up on the R/R issue here: VFR Regulator/Rectifier Failure And a good guide to electrical fault finding here:...
    Post by: Stheeb, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Reading F1 Codes

    I have a volt meter but I don’t have the repair manual yet. Where do I measure the Voltage, from the R/R out? If so where is the R/R? Thanks...
    Post by: Stheeb, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Reading F1 Codes

    As to the R/R, I don’t know how much good it did but the previous owner said that the rectifier had been replaced by a factory recall. Any word...
    Post by: Stheeb, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Reading F1 Codes

    I have a new to me 2001 VFR 800i with ~ 31,000 miles. It is surging slightly below 4500 rpm. By surging I mean that the power will surge without...
    Thread by: Stheeb, Apr 25, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage