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  1. Terry Smith
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    Turn signals inop, help please.

    Your front turn signals should be on as running lights all the time except when you use the indicator switch, then running lights drop out and the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 25, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Should the clutch release with the bike shut off and in gear?

    The clutch fibre and steel discs are coated in oil, and when the clutch is cold the plates will stick together. If you put the bike in gear, pull...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 25, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Overheating after 10minute of ride time

    Thanks for sharing that Lucky Strike. That would be a plausible reason for the OP's overheating for sure, and would explain why replacing the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 25, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Turn signals inop, help please.

    Here's a link to a pdf service manual for your bike. Do you have LED bulbs in the turn signals? If so maybe you have the power and earth...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 25, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    VF500F 84 Radiator Fan Switch

    Try Partzilla: US$68. http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-37760-KS4-880.html
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 23, 2016 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Memeing It Up!

    That reminds me; I must check the tyre pressures and change the oil. Thanks Lint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 23, 2016 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Base ignition timing on earlier carbureted models.

    FactoryPro make ignition advancer rotors for a good number of bikes, and usually offer 2 or 4 degrees. I had a 4 degree advancer on my RF900 but...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 22, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    5th gen shutting off after hard braking

    In my own experience, my 99 5th gen is very prone to stalling if the idle speed drops too low. If you didn't already know, the idle adjuster screw...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 22, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Sockets and hex wrenches , etc, to carry on 2014VFR800

    The only Torx fitting on the 5G is a T40 holding the ignition switch to the triple; not something you're likely to want to remove on the road....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 21, 2016 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Sockets and hex wrenches , etc, to carry on 2014VFR800

    I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest the fasteners will be the same size as a 5th gen. 19mm for the back wheel nuts, 22mm for the front,...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 21, 2016 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Right side wiring

    Hi Ruffing Code 19 is a pulse generator fault and you are right, according to the manual it should not run. FI faults remain in a memory until...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 21, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Overheating after 10minute of ride time

    Well put Mohawk. I re-read my owners manual and it states to check the coolant level at normal operating temps, and fill the reservoir to the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 21, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Overheating after 10minute of ride time

    If it was mine I would replace the thermostat and radiator cap before I would sell. Have they been replaced? There's not much else that would...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 20, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Overheating after 10minute of ride time

    Well if you started at the low level and added 1/2 a beer can full of coolant, that is the level it should rise to at normal operating temps....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 20, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Overheating after 10minute of ride time

    I got all sciency about your question and looked up the density of ethylene glycol:water 50:50 mixes at different temperatures from 20C through to...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 20, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Riding under the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

    Great Photoshopping! Would love to see this for myself Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 19, 2016 in forum: Trips & Events
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    Riding under the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

    [IMG] This is Comet McNaught, captured in 2007 with my old Panasonic TZ1 camera on a tripod. No Southern Lights around here as I'm too far North.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 19, 2016 in forum: Trips & Events
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    Help with cam timing 86 vfr700f

    Here's a link to the manual, good luck. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fry0sq07eshbjig/VFR750F%20RC24.pdf?dl=0
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 18, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Fuel injection for cv carbs

    I must be Old Skool then. I prefer the carbs on my ST or especially my VTR1000, over my 5th gen. The FI just seems snatchier than the carbs....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 18, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    what did you do to your vfr today?

    Today is New Tyre Day! Getting some Metzeler Roadtec 01's mounted to replace the Z8s that were on there. Looking forward to riding on some fresh...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 18, 2016 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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