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  1. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    Thanks for that! I'm going to try that! I can do another teardown if needed later..- There's other fish to fry on this bike. It hasnt...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM

  2. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    I did use silicone lube grease...brand is Super Lube..Also used it on my Valkyrie brake rebuild and no issues......

    Jun 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM

  3. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    I got the brakes done ...not going to describe all the gyrations to get there...brake lever is decent... So a question?.....the brakes...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 12:14 PM

  4. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    The body is completely off for exactly that reason...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 12:07 PM

  5. mello dude liked vfrcapn's post in the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    I think your head gasket is ok. Seeing the reservoir completely full doesn't feel right to me, like it shouldn't be blowing that much...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 5:13 AM

  6. mello dude replied to the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    Dunno what I can add, but I do know the full reservoir is goofy wrong... more digging required...Double check.... there is a hose that...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 5:06 AM

  7. mello dude liked Terry Smith's post in the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    If you think the 800 has a slow-to-fill radiator system, just wait until you try a VFR1200...

    Jun 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM

  8. mello dude liked raYzerman's post in the thread FI Light stays on.

    Suggest retrieving the error codes from the ECU.... see what you have and go from there.

    Jun 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM

  9. mello dude replied to the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    Havent had any problem with aftermarket rad caps.... Trying out this higher pressure rated one.....

    Jun 18, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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