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  1. Terry Smith
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    Clutch master cylinder size

    The stock clutch master on the 5th gen is indeed 14mm. If you use a smaller diameter master you will get a bit more lever movement but more...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Stripped shift pedal

    If you do need to replace the shift shaft, the good news is that it is a pretty easy bit of surgery to get to and looks like a $50 part would be...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Possible FIRST VFR Help.

    2 gauges is ok, you just leave one attached to #1 as reference and work through the other 3 valves one at a time. The other 3 all get set relative...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Possible FIRST VFR Help.

    You connect those to 4 hoses that get parked on stubs at either side of the air box. Be warned that on the 5th gen VFR the synch is deliberately...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Possible FIRST VFR Help.

    Starter valves are used to synchronise the airflow through the 4 throttle bodies. You can see them on the RHS of the air box below the fuel...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Possible FIRST VFR Help.

    If you look at the left calliper you'll see it is mounted on a pivot and pushes on a secondary master cylinder. When the bike is moving and you...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Noise Questions: 98 VFR

    Yes you are being a hypochondriac! Clutches normally make more noise when released than when the lever is pulled in compressing the springs. The...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 7, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Balancing the engine!

    Remove the two bolts at the front of the tank and prop the tank up for access. The VFR has four rubber tubes already connected to the inlets for...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 7, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Brake pad wisdom please

    EBC HH pads are great; much more bite than OEM. If you have linked brakes I think putting the same pads up front would be wise as you will...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    out of hibernation - dead screen readout

    There's been a few posts about how nice the VFR airbox looks if you are a hibernating rodent. Sounds like yours could be a prime candidate, so it...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New to VFR

    I do find the VFR feels a little flat below 5k which is 120kmhr in top gear. So unless I'm tearing along at 130 or so (which is well over the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: Introductions
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    lefthand headlight

    There are definitely different headlights for left hand and right hand driving countries. The beam is intended to light up the curb side but not...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Gen 5 rear Ohlins remote preload adjuster not working ?

    I had the same issue with an Ohlins on my RF900. I think you are right, there's a tiny weep past the seal and that is all you need to lose the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 11, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    New to VFR's but not to V-4's

    Congratulations. As far as I know the 750 was only sold in the US in 1986 and only in RWB. The 700 was the same in 86 and I think was sold in...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 9, 2015 in forum: Introductions
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Finally fitted a new chain. Used a BikeMaster breaker and riveter, will not try and break a chain this way again as the drive pin got stuck in the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Up before dawn and had a fine ride of about 450km, home before lunch. Watched the races from Phillip Island with a mate then home for dinner, then...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 21, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Rothmans VFR750 in the states?

    Looks like a custom painted 86/87 VFR with CBR600F2 wheels to me. Pretty certain it didn't look like this when it left the Honda factory. Sent...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 17, 2015 in forum: Introductions
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    5th gen weird clutch issues.

    I'll be watching this thread with interest. I have a little of 50k miles on my '99, and I am thinking about replacing the clutch plates. While the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Anyone Seen Carb Needle Wear Like This? 86VFR700

    I had a bad case of brass emulsion tube wear on my Suzuki RF900, but the needles were fine. It ran poorly at low and midrange revs with the worn...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 13, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Anyone Seen Carb Needle Wear Like This? 86VFR700

    If you've got that wear on the needle then you probably should be looking at the emulsion tube too. Ideally you want both to be perfectly circular...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 12, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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