Where are you Defacto? If in Sydney I can have a look for you. Seems a bit strange to be so hot within a few minutes, but a faulty stator or R&R...
You can always cut off the tab that holds the hose in position. That should allow you to rotate the line further around so it won't be in the way.
SOLDER= no problem. Takes 5 minutes, costs nothing, problem gone. Can't understand why people have such a hard time understanding this.
+ 1 for most of the above. Forget the dialectic grease, and the vfrness, only postponing the inevitable. Solder the joints, no need for either....
He lives in England mate. It never gets above 23*c. What would he want a three row for?
To bleed the rear you have to bleed the front calipers, the valve behind the tank, and the rear caliper. Did you do them all?
Stock seal is 28 x 47.2 x 7. I bought a 28 x 47 x 7, works fine.
Bearing 6204UU, Just make sure its made in Japan. Can't remember the seal number, its an odd size, but I got off the shelf one that was nearly the...
It sounds more like a fauty plug or plug lead to me.
Here in Australia, every time I have to go into a Honda shop for parts, I have to pull my pants down and bend over on the counter. Even then, just...
All the inconveniences of a motorcycle, without any of the benefits of a car. But it has all the inconveniences of a car, without any of the...
+ 1 for the above. It's the connectors that cause all electrical problems on the VFR's. Solder what you can, replace what can't be soldered, not...
Congrats, that looks awesome. I think I like the white one best.
It sounds like you're not that handy with tools yourself. You either need someone who is to help you, or a mechanic that knows what he's doing....
Not sure, but looks like a casting mark to me, not a crack.
I split the motor from the horn in my case, and run a hose between the two. Motor sits inside front fairing, horn inside belly bellow the headers....
I know this is a very old thread, but it came in handy when I got stuck in the middle of nowhere with my brakes locked up. Hard to diagnose on...
Only if there is play in them. Grab a crowbar or shovell, and place it under the rear wheel. Force the wheel up and down while you look at the...
I have a 5th gen, but not much difference on the procedure. Why are you removing the centre cowl, you only need to remove the left side, takes 2...
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