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    noise from engine at idle speed

    My 91 does the same thing - seems to be the nature of the beast. Mine is loud when it is cold and quiets down when it warms up. Comes from the...
    Post by: old450, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Starter clutch?

    I had to replace mine also. at about 55000 kms. In my view after the Voltage Regulator the 2nd most common problem with the 3rd and 4th Gen. Worst...
    Post by: old450, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Tour Master vs. Alpinestars Boots

    I received a pair of Tourmaster Solution boots from my Wife last Christmas (from NewEnough). I am very happy with them after 1 season of riding....
    Post by: old450, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Nelson Rigg Cover sizing on VFR

    Anyone looking into getting one - The Large Cover fits nice and seems to be a quality item.
    Post by: old450, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Need some advice

    FWIW I picked up a 91 with 53000km on it this spring. Needed a new chain and sprockets, I also replaced the R/R with a used GSXR unit. I paid...
    Post by: old450, Jun 16, 2008 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    best reg/rec fix??

    Following Pearl-93's recommendation I also put a GSXR unit on mine a few months back, seems to be a common modification (some also use one off an...
    Post by: old450, Jun 16, 2008 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Nelson Rigg Cover sizing on VFR

    Anyone using a Nelson Rigg Falcon Defender 500 or 3000 cover on a VFR, if so can you confirm if the large fits well? I am planning on ordering...
    Thread by: old450, Jun 14, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    3rd Gen purchase advice...many questions

    It looks like TwistedThrottle has touring style screens from Givi and MRA, I'll have to do some surfing of the forum to see what is prefered as...
    Post by: old450, May 2, 2008 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Rear Sprocket Replacement - what way?

    Thanks, Mine is a 91 and the sprocket on it didn't have a recess (but wasn't a stock sprocket) so I suspect it was not aligning correctly....
    Post by: old450, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Rear Sprocket Replacement - what way?

    I Just received a replacement sprocket and chain set from Dennis Kirk. I noticed the rear sprocket has a recess machined into it, the one I took...
    Thread by: old450, Apr 28, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    3rd Gen purchase advice...many questions

    I looked on Maier's site they don't list anything for the 3rd gen?
    Post by: old450, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    What are these and where do they go?

    Thanks for all the reply's, The centre one looked to me like it went around the battery area also but when I took to bike apart it was hanging...
    Post by: old450, Apr 25, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    What are these and where do they go?

    I picked up a new to me 3rd Gen VFR and just completed going through it before putting it on the road, Valve clearance check, upgraded charging...
    Thread by: old450, Apr 24, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage