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  1. Terry Smith
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    New bike......to me

    I'd suggest you pull apart the 3-pin connector to the reg/rect from the alternator as a preventative, these get wet and corrode due to the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Introductions
  2. Terry Smith
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    DID chain - no master link - splayed pin

    You need a chain riveting tool like this example (but from a reputable supplier):...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  3. Terry Smith
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    Dead VFR

    Sounds like the battery, in my experience these do fail when hot even though they worked perfectly when cold. Getting a jump off a car battery...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    First bike carb Help!

    The OEM manual I found states #90 mainjets front and rear UNLESS you're in CA in which case an 86 would be #95 front and #92 rear. Pilot screw...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Zero Gravity SR Series OEM replacement Windscreen

    I have the ZG double bubble on my 5G, can't criticise it at all, fit is great and function is much better than stock, probably adds 20km/hr to a...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Weird stuff happening: Blown main fuse & headlight & fuel pump, need your help to test something

    I have a voltmeter fitted on my 5G, and even on a well charged battery the voltage drops to 12.2V or thereabouts with the ignition switched on,...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 10, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Tire Life

    I chewed out the Metzeler Roadtec 01s on my 5G in about 10,000km, probably the most I've gotten from a set of sport-touring tyres recently. I do...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    Aspiring VFR750 owner

    I took my VFR800 through the Tapu-Coroglen Rd recently and aside from looking like I had just finished the Paris-Dakar rally, didn't suffer too...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: Introductions
  9. Terry Smith
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    Front pads recommendations

    I run EBC HH on my three bikes (and a Vespa!); great feel and power, consistent hot or cold.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
  10. Terry Smith
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    97 muffler gasket

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-GASKET-MUFFLER/372446178660?epid=1649689735&hash=item56b785ad64:i:372446178660:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 3, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  11. Terry Smith
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    Looks like you could buy the OEM damper and fork cap off the Deluxe for about $210/side. That will give you adjustable preload and rebound at least.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Mar 1, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
  12. Terry Smith
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    Hi from Milan, Italy

    Nice collection; love the CB1300!
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 28, 2019 in forum: Introductions
  13. Terry Smith
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    fork seal replacement

    The presence of the Gold Valves makes no difference; they will be hiding inside the cartridge which you are unlikely to open up. Even then, the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 24, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    New and interested in a vfr.

    Welcome to the forum. With lifelong experience riding dirt bikes and some experience with an 81 XS400 I'd have thought you have plenty of...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 21, 2019 in forum: New Riders
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    '98 ~ Brake Pad Flipping out of Caliper

    The service manual show this being done with the caliper installed, so the disk will stop the pad falling free. You might consider tweaking the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 20, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  16. Terry Smith
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    Mystery Thing In My Gas Tank

    Yep, nailed it.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
  17. Terry Smith
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    94 vfr750 troubles

    I recently bought myself a cheap compression tester and tested my ST1100, and came up with values around 140psi, engine warmed up and throttles...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 24, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    94 vfr750 troubles

    The compression spec is 200 psi so your numbers are well off. Are you using the compression tester correctly or does it have a fault?
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 23, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VF500F advice

    Upgrading the brakes is a tricky prospect (I have no idea what else might fit easily) but doing basic maintenance (new seals, lubed slider pins)...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 17, 2019 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    rc46 fuel consuming and so on

    The fan is independent of the FI system and runs off a temperature switch mounted to the radiator, usually switches on at 100C or thereabouts....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jan 13, 2019 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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