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Backfiring and surging at low revs would probably indicate a blockage in the low-speed jets I think. I'd take the carbs off, remove the bowls and pulls the jets out for a clean. The low-speed jets are really fine, very easy to block with some old/evaporated fuel.

The low fuel sensor is one of the most overworked components on a VTR...I've never removed mine but it looks like a float-activated switch in the parts fiche, something like US$36 to replace. Maybe yours is jammed. To expand on what you are being told above, there is a vacuum operated fuel tap locat...

iv long since junked the thermostate, takes a bit longer to heat up but that i can live with. one less thing to break.. as for temps. away in the back of my mind i seem to rememeber reading on a spec sheet for race vtr engines the temp thats needed is 78 degrees. il have to look and see if my memor...

AMCQ46 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:26 pm Debaffle the std ones, it makes them lighter and a bit more fruity sounding, but not loud

Some clever cookie (not me) did this to the cans I have on my bike. They are straight through with perforated/wrapped baffles, and much lighter than stock, and IMHO not too loud.

I did the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs!

I had the same problem and installed a sidestand from a CBR1000RR (maybe 05-06 but that's from failing memory), the stand is a direct swap and adds the necessary length for a bike with raised suspension. I did have to bend the foot tang a bit to clear the pipe. It probably adds another 15-20 km/hr t...

I've got a set of Alpinestars Andes Drystar textiles, they've proved 100% waterproof over a couple of years of use/abuse. My only gripe is they can get a bit steamy above 25C when I'm riding my Pan as the fairing blocks all the airflow so the vents are useless. On a more exposed bike like the VTR or...

sirch345 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 28, 2018 10:10 pm

Kev L wrote: ↑Sun Oct 28, 2018 10:05 pm If you fancy having a go Chris I used an old black plastic flowerpot. Nice n cheap and the right size to give you a couple of go’s at it

I like it Kev, thanks for the tip

Chris.

Might be quicker and easier to ditch the helmet and just put a flower pot on your head....

It is just my opinion, but I think Mr Honda erred on the size match between the master and caliper pistons, in that the master is too small a diameter, giving a bit of a grabby feel to the brakes. If you compare the ratio of areas, the VTR has a slave: master area ratio of 33.2, vs the 954 or SP2 wh...

I bought some replacement parts for my VFR800 after a lowside from Auctmarts on EBay. Good fit, a bit thinner than stock, great colour and finish, and a lot cheaper than a respsray. I did have to massage some mounting holes and have had a little distortion from exhaust pipe heat at the belly pan are...

Thanks for the link, Wicky. Good find.

Love the Engrish translation from Google!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbf0xft9s1dcm29/Ohlins_DTC_Einbauanleitung-HO-701-Englisch.pdf?dl=0 Instructions from Mr Ohlins. I installed just as instructed. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5xcrhwW1eHOXYL7J5ljlla-5FQobioh_lFcSfI4-0B-9qlF7-ksIenIRVIDUKv9A8XtmMpKASa_LA4Sb4yoo0tVX0GRZ22ZYtgjNdYEfAbvsFu...

Super common to find them over tightened, on all makes and models.... I probable replace 10-12 a year. Folks think they need to tighten them like a fastener holding on the propeller to an airplane. And its easy to over tighten them...more than just snug, light contact after seated and the aluminum ...

Wow that is poor economy. On the open twisty road (plenty of braking and accelerating) at 70-80 mph I see at least 125 miles before the yellow eye of doom illuminates, sometimes up to 150 miles.. My 1997 bike is stock barring a K&N filter and gutted stock mufflers. Is your air filter clean? Carb...

Just park your bike next to a 1999 VFR800 with gear-driven cams, you won't hear the VTR at all.