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CB500/550 / Re: Leak in front brake switch and by the caliper
« on: March 27, 2024, 05:52:06 PM »
Yeah, with Bryan, you’re missing the copper/ally washers either side of the banjo’s and at the calliper. If you haven’t got any, ring HEL AT Exeter, they’ll post em to you super quick and should be a couple of quid


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Misc / Open / Re: Advice sought, modernish tourer needed
« on: March 26, 2024, 06:09:58 PM »
I’ve lusted after a vfr800i pre Vtec bike for a long time. It should be noted the Vtec models are supposedly expensive to service hence my desire for a 98-01 model. I owned a 93 VFR750 for a few years and it was just such a good bike. Heavy to transition but stable as a rock.

Have a friend with a sprint it’s a great long distance machine but it hasn’t weathered the test of time in the cosmetic department.
Only if you’re doing valves in a business work shop as the engines gotta come out, everything else is not too bad really. In 20 years, I’ve only replaced the thermostat and swapped a head due to mechanical fuckwittery when it went into a shop. I just keep putting tyres on it, brakes and fuel in the tank. Oh, and an exhaust recently but that’s after the old one went through at 160k.

Yes the engines are sod to take out but it’s a V4 but once you pluck courage up and dig in, it’s rather cool to work on. Two up or on your own it’s a mega bike


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Misc / Open / Re: Advice sought, modernish tourer needed
« on: March 26, 2024, 01:29:57 PM »
If it’s high, don’t worry if it’s a Honda and been serviced. Pretty much unbreakable engines


Very true especially the VFR with cam gear drive, no long cam chain thrashing around. Lots of the late model VFR750’s around at sub £2k in decent condition. These bikes have got to start increasing in value, an undervalued classic for sure.
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I’d have an FP model, tomorrow. Awesome bikes


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Misc / Open / Re: Advice sought, modernish tourer needed
« on: March 26, 2024, 01:17:27 PM »
If it’s high, don’t worry if it’s a Honda and been serviced. Pretty much unbreakable engines


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Misc / Open / Re: Advice sought, modernish tourer needed
« on: March 26, 2024, 01:10:56 PM »
Plenty of scope there for an excellent VFR, Pan or trumpet, there’s heaps out there


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Misc / Open / Re: Advice sought, modernish tourer needed
« on: March 26, 2024, 09:54:03 AM »
Where abouts are you in the country?


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Misc / Open / Re: Advice sought, modernish tourer needed
« on: March 26, 2024, 12:35:57 AM »
It’s a well known fact in here but my VFR800 has over 170k innit and I’ve been everywhere on it. The trumpets a great bike, so is the XJ albeit dated now. So many variables. I can’t fault my VFR as it’s so versatile, I wouldn’t know what to replace it with, …….except another one.

Also as an add I’ve an 09 plate one for sale in dark graphite grey with a few bits n bobs on it should you decide to go that route but don’t want to spend a fortune. Go ride some bikes, you’ll soon know what you like and what fits you.


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CB350/400 / Re: My New Project arrives after a 44 year wait!
« on: March 08, 2024, 04:09:05 PM »
Good progress Dave, that’s bloody cheap for laced rims including the spokes in SS. In fact a veritable bargain


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CB500/550 / Re: Will it fix?
« on: March 07, 2024, 11:42:36 AM »
Babel fish


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CB500/550 / Re: Will it fix?
« on: March 07, 2024, 11:42:13 AM »
Soz bout that, hurriedly typing whilst dashing about

Soon as I know I’ll let you know, not sure yet but he’s doing one in brass first to see if it’s doable rather than casting. Not sure if it’s economical or not but I’ve got one lurking somewhere if you need one, I’ll have a look later as in the shed of dreams putting the thermostat on the VFR.


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CB500/550 / Re: Will it fix?
« on: March 07, 2024, 11:01:39 AM »
Just for info, I’m currently looking into getting some made, we’ve a blank being offered soon from a pattern one that was submitted to a chsp abwhilevago. Not sure on time lines but it sounds promising.

Just so you know.


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Desperately Seeking!! / Re: Air box assembly. Got One.
« on: March 06, 2024, 10:25:19 PM »
combination of that so the fans working now and the thermostat was stuck open so ordered a new one today, pig to get to as its under the injector bank so had to dig deep but in a bowl of warm water, no movement............think I got it.

Cheers though Bryan, as ever, you need to remove everything to get to the bit thats shagged ;D

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Desperately Seeking!! / Re: Caliper adjusting screws
« on: March 06, 2024, 08:13:53 AM »
If anyone wants any I’ve 4 OEM ones in the draw that I got in the US that are available.


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Misc / Open / Re: Oddjob the truth
« on: March 05, 2024, 10:58:26 PM »
Only an hour Ted? he must have been in a rush!! ;) ;D

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Desperately Seeking!! / Re: Air box assembly. Got One.
« on: March 04, 2024, 10:59:10 PM »
Already on the list Bryan and you’re completely right on the fault, same on the VFR’s.
Apparently is a common fault across a heap of manufacturers, especially the Suzuki’s and Aprilia’s. Thanks for the heads up tjough pal.


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