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  1. Terry Smith
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    manual fast idle system or 2000+ wax unit auto choke? Swapping engine. which one to keep?

    While I understand Honda's intentions with the fast idle wax unit, I have to say that the manual "choke" equivalent is in no way a bother, but...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 26, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  2. Terry Smith
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    Added a 95 750 to the stable and have questions

    If you have access to an IR temperature meter you can check the running temp of the outside of the radiator. If the thermostat fails they usually...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 25, 2015 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
  3. Terry Smith
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    '86 VF500 won't start

    I tried this an ended up with a shocking headache!!
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 21, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  4. Terry Smith
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    1986 Honda VFR400R w/Pro Arm

    And here it is/was:[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Aside from hitting a dog and crashing, this was a very sweet bike to...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 18, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    1986 Honda VFR400R w/Pro Arm

    I owned one of these back in the day. 16 inch front wheel but a good handler, great engine. Mine looked great in RC30 colours. Very much the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 17, 2015 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
  6. Terry Smith
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    1999 vfr800 speedo swap

    There's a few options here I think. You could just replace the face on the speedo with a new one marked in miles. The odometer would still read...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 10, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  7. Terry Smith
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    Help? Wanna Lower my 2000 VFR

    Yes there are two clamps (the upper and lower) but they connect three parts (two fork legs and the steering head) so they are a triple clamp.
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 7, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  8. Terry Smith
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    Help? Wanna Lower my 2000 VFR

    This sounds more like getting a Brazilian to me than a lowering exercise!!! Or did I mis-read something....
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 7, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  9. Terry Smith
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    I'm starting to get false nuetrals

    This could just be a worn spring in the shift mechanism allowing the shift drum to halt between gears. I fitted a Factory Pro shift star kit to my...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 6, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  10. Terry Smith
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    My 5th gen VFR is cutting out when warm - operating temprature.

    Definitely electrical, I'd suggest maybe a bad ground connection given the neutral/rev counter behaviour. Might pay to go through all the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 5, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  11. Terry Smith
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    VFR 5th Generation Thermostat Replacement

    Good Job Jim! Because of doing this before, I own a 2-foot long phillips head screwdriver but have no toolbox long enough to keep it in!
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 3, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  12. Terry Smith
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    Clutch Release Point 5th Gen

    I had the same experience the first time I pulled the airbox off the VTR...its kind of the same but different! You'll be best off removing the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 29, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  13. Terry Smith
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    Clutch Release Point 5th Gen

    I've read your posts on the VTR forum so I'm sure what you say is absolutely true!!! I've learnt a lot from you. The only "special tool" I...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 28, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  14. Terry Smith
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    speed sensor

    What part is failing? On my 5th gen just the cheap plastic coupling that slips over the countershaft sprocket but failed, and that was just a few...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 27, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  15. Terry Smith
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    Clutch Release Point 5th Gen

    I've got some very similar levers; great for adjusting the lever position to suit your hand size, but they don't change the clutch engagement...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 26, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  16. Terry Smith
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    Clutch Release Point 5th Gen

    You got that right. The rawness of the VTR is a great contrast to the sophistication of the VFR. Both of mine are red and my wife thinks they're...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 26, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch Release Point 5th Gen

    Hi Jim I've recently bought a VTR to keep my 5th gen company. I find the same thing, that the VTR lever is most of the way out when it engages...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 26, 2015 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  18. Terry Smith
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    lowering question lustracing

    I agree with Squirrel, any more than that and I think you'll get interference between the wheel/guard and things like the horn or cylinder head....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
  19. Terry Smith
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    low idle, no power

    Well that shouldn't happen after a valve service! Are all of the cylinders firing (are the headers all evenly hot)? Maybe you've got no electrical...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  20. Terry Smith
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    Brake pads?

    I think EBC HH pads are fantastic, so much better bite than stock. As for disc wear I can't really comment, my bike has done 90K km and the discs...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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