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by felix barrao
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Rear shock - can it be rebuilt?
Replies: 9
Views: 1730

Re: Rear shock - can it be rebuilt?

This is my experience with YSS shock absorber. Maybe I had bad luck, but... https://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=43022&hilit=felix+barrao I changed it for the original one, ( with 90.000 km on it) and actually I didn´t notice too much difference.. three months later it failed, ...
by felix barrao
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Cold starting issue
Replies: 14
Views: 1906

Re: Cold starting issue

Sometimes if the voltage drops a lot in the crancking, the cdi has not enough voltage to work properly.

Nice to know that is working again.
by felix barrao
Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:20 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: What do you think of this bike?
Replies: 5
Views: 1177

Re: What do you think of this bike?

Thanks, guys.
If I finally get I will keep in that way, making only paintwork to the fairings, fuel tank and wheels, just to have some different, I already own a classic nice red VTR... :wink:
by felix barrao
Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: What do you think of this bike?
Replies: 5
Views: 1177

What do you think of this bike?

I own one VTR, but constantly I look at the loco motorcycle aids. I have found this fairly cheap VTR-1000, ( 1300€). It´s very modified, but the seller says that everything is street legal. The front suspension is from a Kawasaki ZXR. I was thinking about buying it, to play a little for fun.... :lol...
by felix barrao
Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 10W40 or 10W50?
Replies: 7
Views: 6798

Re: 10W40 or 10W50?

Yes, pump the clutch lever helps. I have noticed that the disc sticking is more prone to happend the day after after a hot ride.
by felix barrao
Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 10W40 or 10W50?
Replies: 7
Views: 6798

Re: 10W40 or 10W50?

Finally the change to Motul 10W40 didn´t help with the clutch issue, ( not an issue actually, you only have to wait about 20 seconds witht he engine running before to insert first gear...).
by felix barrao
Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 10W40 or 10W50?
Replies: 7
Views: 6798

Re: 10W40 or 10W50?

Thanks, guys. I changed the clutch discs just after buying the bike because a bad working in the clutch system, ( the problem finnally was the slave cilynder that I changed by a Oberon ). I noticed then that the engine was like new inside, absolutely clean, with 85.000 km. ( check pictures) . Since ...
by felix barrao
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: 10W40 or 10W50?
Replies: 7
Views: 6798

10W40 or 10W50?

Hello. I´m going to change the oil to the VTR. Honda recomends 10W40, that should be ok for most whether conditions, but here in Spain, ( and most in Zaragoza) we have max temps of 42ºC in summer. So, theoricaly under the same specifications, should be better 10W50 over 10W40 ( best high temperature...
by felix barrao
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Why Castrol recomend this oil for our bike?
Replies: 2
Views: 1538

Re: Why Castrol recomend this oil for our bike?

Just checked that also recomends 10W40..
by felix barrao
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Why Castrol recomend this oil for our bike?
Replies: 2
Views: 1538

Why Castrol recomend this oil for our bike?

Castrol recomends a 10W30 for our bikes, is that correct? https://applications.castrol.com/oilselector/en_gb/c/recommendation?_ga=2.27185917.1914679147.1567693726-2102451808.1567693726&vehicleType=motorcycles-scooters-mopeds-quads-(atv)&manufacturer=honda&model=vtr-(1997-2006)&modelT...
by felix barrao
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: chicken strips
Replies: 16
Views: 3868

Re: chicken strips

There was just curiosity, being both Metzeller Sportec M3, I expected a more equal wearing. And, probably suspensions are not in the correct settings, finally the seller refunded to me the money of the defective YSS rear shock absorber, and I have reinstalled the old one.. Not too much difference be...
by felix barrao
Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: chicken strips
Replies: 16
Views: 3868

chicken strips

One question about the " chicken strips" on my tires. Both tyres are metzeller sportec M3. ( So, tought to be used at the same time). Street normal use. Why so big difference between front and rear? "Edit " I mean that the rear one is used almost upon the limit, but the front see...
by felix barrao
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Just lost clocks and lights
Replies: 16
Views: 3537

Re: Just lost clocks and lights

For sure a fuse, re check them. I Made a short circuit in mine installing the oil and temp gauges. If changing it the fuse blows again, you will have to check if you have some eroded wire making a sort.
Good luck
by felix barrao
Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fitting MCCT your opinion please
Replies: 11
Views: 3673

Re: Fitting MCCT your opinion please

I noticed just the same as you when installed the MCCT, ( no free play at all with ACCT) Just installed the manual with the 5 to 7mm play, and works great
by felix barrao
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: CV carb operation
Replies: 15
Views: 5347

Re: CV carb operation

I actually prefer the carburated engines.. Yes, injected engines have better fuel consumption, they are more eco friendly, etc, but, imo they don´t have the feeling and character of a carburated engine.