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  1. Terry Smith
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    brake and clutch master cylinder question

    The 5th gen uses a 1/2" master cylinder, which is on the smaller size used by Honda. The force that squeezes the pads onto the disc is in...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 21, 2016 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Do you guys check your valve clearance at the recommended intervals?

    There's no doubt that manufacturer's schedules will err on the side of caution, as they don't really want warranty claims for parts that fail due...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 20, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Do you guys check your valve clearance at the recommended intervals?

    [IMG] Sure...when the leak down test shows a leak, you've burned your valves.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 20, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Do you guys check your valve clearance at the recommended intervals?

    Valve clearances on shim-under-bucket setups will usually decrease as the valve seats recede through wear. Ultimately enough of the seat wears...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Do you guys check your valve clearance at the recommended intervals?

    Honda did use hydraulic tappets in the 1985 CBX750F motor (finger followers with a moving pivot point to take up clearance), and I don't believe...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Gen 4 Thermostat to replace or not to replace?

    All my water-cooled bikes have properly functioning thermostats. I was responding to Knight's question regarding the position of stuck...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Unexpected Death Wobble - Gen 6 VFR

    Or just watch this and be thankful it wasn't you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu-vReD3Jx0
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Gen 4 Thermostat to replace or not to replace?

    10 points and 248 pesos to Billy. Yes, I've owned a few air-cooled bikes in my time, and I'm still working on the x-ray vision, so far I've only...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 18, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Memeing It Up!

    [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Gen 4 Thermostat to replace or not to replace?

    My easy thermostat check is to keep your hand on the radiator when you start the bike from cold. If the radiator stays cold for a couple of...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Cleaning brake calipers

    Make sure you double check the measurements for the adapters. Mine work OK but appear to be putting some strain on the upper mounts for the guard....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Memeing It Up!

    [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Memeing It Up!

    [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Memeing It Up!

    [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 16, 2016 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Bent connecting rod?

    Yes, that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 15, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Unexpected Death Wobble - Gen 6 VFR

    Well that happened to me in about 1986 on a VF400F, for any locals it happened over the bridge at Kawakawa, possibly at quite a bit over the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 15, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Unexpected Death Wobble - Gen 6 VFR

    I survived the 16" front wheel era. Had a monster tank slapper after crossing a hump back bridge that left me with soiled undies and sore thumbs...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 15, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    I screwed up my carb adjustment

    Actually I just looked in the manual and found this, which should get you rolling again. [IMG]
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    I screwed up my carb adjustment

    A-ha! Well 1 3/8 turns won't be any good for the carb synch screws, but I now understand why the idle is so high. Good that you left the pilot...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    I screwed up my carb adjustment

    Unless I have misunderstood you Matt, I think you have attempted to adjust the vacuum levels using pilot screws. Pilot screws don't do that, they...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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