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  1. Terry Smith
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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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    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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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