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  1. Terry Smith
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    I'm back but forgot shit, and dont want a new beaten down post.

    I've been using the Hiflo for some years in all my bikes. I tend to change them at each oil change in any case. I made a mistake recently and paid...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    16000 Mile Valve inspection-here goes nothing!

    Wow...AFAIK the "special tools" for a fork seal change is a 6mm allen driver, a couple of 14mm spanners and not much else. A piece of PVC tube...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    16000 Mile Valve inspection-here goes nothing!

    Sounds like the valve cover gaskets were a PITA for you. I have only ever replaced one on my old (1990, 130000km) ST1100 when that started weeping...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 6, 2021 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Lock cylinder in tank stuck closed

    Thanks for posting this Vroumvroum... I would never have thought of using vibrations to do something like this but it makes good sense, in the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 1, 2021 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Lets See Who Can Figure This One Out!!!

    Given the bike fully dies when the voltmeter is still showing good voltage, the fault must be in either power supply circuit (i.e. through the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 27, 2021 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    2001 800fi clutch slip/judder

    At around 95000km my 99's clutch was gripping fine but was lurchy at the take-up point making a smooth take-off tricky. I replaced the fibre...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 21, 2021 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    New guy here + some questions

    I did a little sleuthing on Partzilla and it looks like Interceptor and Magna cylinder heads/cams/valves/cases/cranks are interchangeable in 84...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 11, 2021 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Front wheel install axle flush on left forkleg

    The axle pulls up hard on the left spacer, bearing, bearing spacer, bearing, right spacer and finally the right leg, when you tighten the axle...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 27, 2020 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    I wanna ride..

    What's all that white stuff??? I'm into my vented jacket here... [ATTACH]
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 22, 2020 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    90 VFR750 Valve Cover Gasket

    In my own experience a weeping cam cover gasket has less to do with the gasket and a lot to do with the rubber washers in the hold-down bolts....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Replacement fork springs

    This is all correct except you also need to make allowance for the fork cap/locknut/washer coming down into the leg when the cap is installed....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 12, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    1986 Honda NS400R - Freddie Spencer GP replica

    Thanks for sharing the videos, I can just about smell them from here! Made me smile, and Greta Thunberg weep. I guess with the NS motor there is...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 11, 2020 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    1983 VF750F Left side Alternator Seal

    I know on my 600 Silver Wing, there is a deliberate oilway leading to the alternator and a tiny jet at the end of that which sprays over the top...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 11, 2020 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    paint stripper poison warning

    Whatever you do, don't mess with this stuff: Epidemiology: Experimental reproductive effects have been reported. Teratogenicity: A human...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 8, 2020 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VTEC cam chain tensioners!

    From what I hear...tensioner failures on VFRs are annoying and noisy but not catastrophic for the engine. Same applies to in-line fours. I happen...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 7, 2020 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    8th Gen RWB Bodywork - How to Acquire?

    https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/search?va=vfr800f&exflg=1&b=1&n=50&auccat=2084005525&tab_ex=commerce&ei=utf-8&aq=-1&oq=&sc_i=&exflg=1&p=vfr800&...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    1986 Honda NS400R - Freddie Spencer GP replica

    Good on you for keeping this alive mate. I had a ride on a 400 back in 85 or 86, my main memory is how little it needed to lean to take bends, I...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Nov 28, 2020 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    fuel smell when parked in garage

    My VTR1000 smelled terrible when I first got it, and that turned out to be a combination of a failing vacuum petcock diaphragm and a bit of crud...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Nov 25, 2020 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Another New Member Thinking about a VFR800 5th Gen vs Newer Model

    Another vote here for a 5th gen, I confess I like the styling of the 6th more but I wasn't a fan of the VTEC. The linked brakes are great when...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Nov 20, 2020 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    All Balls vs Oem.

    I've also used TourMax and SKF fork seals. I believe SKF has a reputation for high quality and reduced slider friction. The TourMax parts are made...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Nov 18, 2020 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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