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  1. Terry Smith
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    Refurbishing my '99 5th Gen

    I have an Angel GT on the front end of my ST1100. The tyre is lasting really well under the heavy weight of the ST, and sticks tenaciously (no...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 28, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VFR 750 95 Engine Condensation

    Yeah, listen to your old man. You are probably not getting the bike hot enough to drive the condensation out of the crankcase. I wouldn't idle...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 28, 2017 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Fronk forks compatible

    Looking at the parts fiche on Partzilla, for example the right hand fork lower fits these models 2003 VFR800 AC FRONT FORK 2003 VFR800A AC FRONT...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 28, 2017 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch question

    Lint, I did exactly what you did to my own clutch, new EBC friction discs and springs. As far as I can tell, my clutch works perfectly. All...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 25, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    I got a new job

    Congratulations James! Which dealer? Is it too late to ask for your staff discount on the Tiger???
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 25, 2017 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Hesitation / Misfire after a hard braking event

    One remote possibility for the hard braking misfire could the bank angle sensor, which is designed to stop the ignition system if the bike is...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 25, 2017 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    5th gen fork swap

    Depending on the bend, you may be able to get a fork tube straightened, provided there is no crease at the bend. I did this for $40 per tube....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 22, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Imagine how hard it was for me to drive 2000 miles around California with my family in 2014. On the WRONG side of the road.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 21, 2017 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    You're welcome Stosh. Here's another, this time off the front of the VFR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnwOnJWFHhI&t=3s
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 21, 2017 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    I took my VFR1100ST out for a 500km run yesterday, around the Coromandel Peninsula, which is motorcycling heaven (or hell for people who get...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 21, 2017 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Running rich enough to blow hole in exhaust can

    The 5G uses individual coils for each cylinder because it has a 180 degree crank. 360 degree crank V4's like the 1st gen or my ST1100 only need a...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 21, 2017 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Running rich enough to blow hole in exhaust can

    My ST1100 had some ignition related issues, where it would start and idle fine, but fell flat on it's face through the midrange with lots of...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 20, 2017 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    5th gen fork swap

    Yes indeed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 18, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th gen fork swap

    I can confirm 5G wheels brake disc and axle bolt straight in to CBR600F4i forks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 18, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th gen fork swap

    Might help for us to know what you are hoping to achieve with a fork swap. More adjustability? Stiffer forks? Get rid of linked brakes? Upside...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 17, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th gen runs rough and stalls when warm

    I'd be looking for an earth problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 17, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Bad stator or bad volt reg or is everything ok?

    13.8V is plenty to charge a battery and within the "normal" range, and suggests no issues with stator or RR. I'd be checking the wiring...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 15, 2017 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VFR750 Front end swap with F2 question.

    I'm running a radial Pirelli Angel GT front and a crossply Bridgestone rear on my ST1100. No signs of impending doom after 5000km of hard riding....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 14, 2017 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Restoring '99 5th gen

    I'd be wary of leaping to any conclusions until you put a set of decent tyres on the bike. In my experience worn tyres will give all sorts of odd...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 14, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Restoring '99 5th gen

    I think you'll find most if not all of those parts are painted; certainly the triples and footrests are. Looks like the grab handles are...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 14, 2017 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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