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    A front brake bleeding annoying issue.

    Reading thru the comments of another thread it was pointed out that there are a couple high points in the brake line plumbing on the 8th gen - I...
    Post by: SlideRule, Jul 10, 2023 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    A front brake bleeding annoying issue.

    SubyRS: Yes, I've had a similar issue on my 2014 Deluxe when I ride to work and the bike sits in the sun all day - The front brake feels very...
    Post by: SlideRule, Jun 19, 2023 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Chain and Sprocket Kit

    Depends on how much you ride - I normally go with a 530 chain, I've found they tend to last a little bit longer than a 520 and its a messy job...
    Post by: SlideRule, Jul 21, 2022 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Valve Adjustment- Who has-Who has not?

    I rechecked my valves at 143k miles this weekend, previous check was at 43k mentioned above. All four normal exhaust valves tightened 0.0005” or...
    Post by: SlideRule, Jun 13, 2022 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Valve Adjustment- Who has-Who has not?

    I know it isn't necessarily recommended in the manual, but I normally pull the valve covers off and do a quick check the normal valves first. If...
    Post by: SlideRule, Mar 26, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Valve Adjustment- Who has-Who has not?

    I checked mine at 43k miles: All four exhaust valves were tight, particularly the rear two cylinders. The VTEC lifter in #1 exhaust was right at...
    Post by: SlideRule, Mar 25, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Self-cancelling indicators : howto disable ?

    1122141700 - Copy by SlideRule posted Mar 12, 2019 at 9:21 AM Turn Signal Relay highlighted in yellow, the connector you need to access is...
    Post by: SlideRule, Mar 12, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Self-cancelling indicators : howto disable ?

    I posted on the other site, but for reference: Clipping the Pink/Green & Pink/Blue (Speed Sensor Wires) or removing them from the connector will...
    Post by: SlideRule, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Chain confussion

    I replaced my first chain on the 8th gen at around 20k miles with a DID 530 set, as I needed it right away and sprocketcenter had 6th gen sets in...
    Post by: SlideRule, May 14, 2018 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Quick shifter: Difficult Downshifts?

    Yes, your foot position does change slightly after installing the quick shifter due to that little fin or block plate - It feels like your toes...
    Post by: SlideRule, Apr 2, 2018 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Valve adjustment

    I checked my valves in my 8th gen at 43k miles - all four normal exhaust valves were too tight, particularly the rear cylinders. One rear VTEC...
    Post by: SlideRule, Aug 28, 2017 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    What are your thoughts on the V-Tec

    I had an '03 6th gen, '08 6th gen and currently have a '14 8th gen. The VTEC kick was most noticeable in the early ones, getting smoother over...
    Post by: SlideRule, Apr 27, 2017 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Pair / Snorkel / Flapper Mod / Removal on an 8th Gen

    I did all three well over a year ago - no notable performance increase nor decrease, although the intake noise is a bit louder after the airbox...
    Post by: SlideRule, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Top 10 sports tourers under £3k

    So far my 2014 is proving to be more reliable than my previous VFR's with cheaper maintenance costs to boot! Over 50k miles and going great!!! I...
    Post by: SlideRule, Jan 19, 2017 in forum: General VFR Discussions