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    Corbin seat and solo seat cowl

    No....never did figure it out. in the end, I just accepted that the solo cowl didn't fit with the corbin seat. It wasn't a huge issue anyway as...
    Post by: ride, Oct 26, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Solution for Rider fatigue

    Can the vibranators be used with a throttlemeister? I have the heavy throttlemeisters and they offered an improvement in vibration damping. I...
    Post by: ride, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    2000 VFR800FI Speedometer

    That is true. But I do a lot of night riding, so the stickers might obscure what speed I'm going in either MPH or KPH. Not sure the cops would...
    Post by: ride, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    2000 VFR800FI Speedometer

    Oh...just to clarify. I don' want to change the entire gauge unit (combination meter as it's officially called). I just want to change the...
    Post by: ride, Nov 27, 2010 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    2000 VFR800FI Speedometer

    Thanks Zen...but the speedo isn't digital. Essentially, I just need to change the face of the speedo dial.....and I think this can be done. Just...
    Post by: ride, Nov 27, 2010 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    2000 VFR800FI Speedometer

    Hi All. I've recently purchased a 2000 VFR from Washington (I'm in Vancouver). I've searched the forums but couldn't find the info I need. I'm...
    Thread by: ride, Nov 27, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    Hmmm...I'll try that. Not too sure when I'm going to have the chance, but I'll post when I do. Are you sure that scuffing the metal plates is...
    Post by: ride, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    I didn't look that closely at the basket. The original clutch was fine (although not very smooth in engaging which is why I decided to change it...
    Post by: ride, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    I tried that. But it just won't break free unless there's a good amount of force. When I'm rocking the bike back and forth to free it up, I have...
    Post by: ride, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    I finally got my clutch plates out, and everything looked fine. (If anything, the bike was a little low on oil). So, I re-soaked the plates for...
    Post by: ride, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    I always let the bike idle for about 5 mins before riding. Maybe I'll try for longer. I'll definitely pull it apart this weekend too. Hopefully...
    Post by: ride, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    No. Everything feel just right. Actually, once the clutch is "unstuck", the bike runs like a top. At least until the next morning.....
    Post by: ride, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    Yeah...the first disc is smaller than the others, and is the first to get installed. I did soak the plates in oil, but I didn't count how many...
    Post by: ride, Sep 9, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Clutch seizing up overnight

    I recently replaced the stock clutch friction plates in my '90 VFR with an EBC set, and have been having issues with it seizing-up overnight....
    Thread by: ride, Sep 8, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage