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  1. Terry Smith
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    De-link photos

    Mark641, can I ask how you mounted the front mudguard? I see VTR lower legs, callipers off maybe a CBR600 or 929 (I have something similar mounted...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th Generation UK Anniversary models.

    I know there are at least two here in New Zealand that have come up for sale on our local auction site in the last year. I nearly bought one as...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VTR1000 front wheel on 5th gen

    Wheel hub width VTR 100mm, VFR 107mm. Very hard to be exact without disassembly but the hub difference looks to be the same as the disc difference...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 26, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VTR1000 front wheel on 5th gen

    I have both a VTR and VFR in my garage and I'm happy to measure whatever. What do you need to know? The discs have same diameter, different...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 26, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VTR1000 front wheel on 5th gen

    It won't be a straight swap; the brake discs are 7mm further apart on the 5th gen compared to the VTR. I don't know whether that is all in the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 26, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    My 5th gen gets a new friend. A 3rd gen!

    That's a good find! In my opinion the 3rd gen was always the best looking VFR.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 24, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Anyone heard from Jamie at DMr?

    I've found Jamie to be an honourable man to deal with but I think he does head overseas occasionally and as a one man band, when he's not there...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    929 shock swap

    I've queried Jamie on this in the past, and he does not sell adaptors for 929 shocks. I bought one of his modified shocks and he machines the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Fast idle wax unit question

    If you do go manual, you'll also need the handlebar parts like the LHS switch gear and fast idle lever.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    voltmeter

    I ran mine from the battery through a fused relay; I use the same source for heated hand grips and wanted them to shut off with the ignition. The...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  11. Terry Smith
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    Center stand help

    Have a look at this video, it might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTaXQ37z2GQ
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Fast idle wax unit question

    There's a good write up for this, search "thermostat replacement - 6th gen vfr800 vtec". Have you got a copy of the service manual? Sent from...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Fast idle wax unit question

    From the service manual it looks like there are two screws that hold the unit to the throttle body, but they're mounted from underneath so I can't...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Fast idle wax unit question

    Yeah, mechanically these will be similar to a thermostat, and they also tend to fail in the open/hot position. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Y2K Oil pan

    The shop manual shows no gasket there, just calls for use of "Three Bond 1207B or equivalent" sealant on the mating surface.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Fast idle wax unit question

    I've got a '99 VFR, which has FI but no wax unit, but as you queried it does indeed have a manual fast idle lever on the left bar. The other end...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 11, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Ride Height with Daugherty Shock

    You can do a quick check of the overall shock length (eye to eye) of the old and new shocks; sounds like Jamie has supplied the new shock with the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    My 5th gen VFR is cutting out when warm - operating temprature.

    There's no one block I would check, but the wiring harness has multiple connectors that you could pull apart, check they are clean (contact...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VFR 5th Generation Thermostat Replacement

    The fan switch should do it's thing at 208-216F according to the shop manual, so you could fit a new one ( I think they're about $50) but you...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 7, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Water temperature fluctuation

    100% agreement on that Grumpy. All my previous water cooled bikes had an analog gauge, and unless it was pointing hard right or hard left I took...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 28, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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