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    Gear driven cams for the win! 5th gen heading over the hill near Kawakawa Bay. Another formerly 100km/hr road that the safety nazis have decreed...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Thanks, try that again.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Here's what riding an ST1100 is like, the road from Coromandel heading towards Whitianga is one of the best roads within a days' ride of home....
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    [MEDIA] A little ride up a favourite twisty road on my first 5th gen a few years ago. Sadly, due to "progress' this is now reduced to a 60km/hr...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Good day from windy Kansas

    Welcome aboard Kevin; I have a very similar 800 to yours but with a "few" more km, just clicking over 90,000km. I am also a serial V4 owner (but I...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM in forum: Introductions
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    oil line leak

    I have no idea whether these guys are legitimate: https://www.hondaoilcoolerpipes.co.uk/
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 4, 2025 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Baz's latest acquisition: '87 VFR700F - White & non-running and in fair condition, 48K miles

    This was a great thread to read Bazza. It made me miss the '86 that I bought in 2021 and then sold a year later. I had similar drama with a tank...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    VFR Power Loss/Non Responsive

    If it was running OK but then started giving issues then I doubt that changing oil, filters or plugs will magically fix a fault but also will do...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Jun 2, 2025 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Brakeline routing front left...

    Well I can see why that is confusing! The manual diagrams don't make it easy to figure out. From a "logic" standpoint the feed into the SMC (on...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 27, 2025 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    2002 VFR800 No Start

    I'm close to out of my depth here. Just so you know (and I'm grasping at straws a bit) there is a cut-out in the starter button that disengages...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 26, 2025 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    2002 VFR800 No Start

    That main fuse wire in your picture looks pretty suspicious. The fuel pump should prime for 3 seconds as soon as the ignition is switched on if...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 25, 2025 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Need brake hose routing help…

    Squirrelman speaks the truth! The manual can be found here:...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 25, 2025 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Headlight troubles

    I put LEDS in my 09; our local bikes are fitted with H4 low beams and H7 high beams; I have a sneaky suspicion that other models have H7s all...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 22, 2025 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    What's this and where does it go?

    That looks like the air temperature sensor, located right in the underside of the fairing nose. The diagram is a bit rubbish but it pokes out...
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 18, 2025 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    reviving the world's rustiest crustiest fifth gen

    "Junkyard Fresh" might need to go alongside Airline Cuisine and Military Intelligence in my lexicon.
    Post by: Terry Smith, May 15, 2025 in forum: Mechanics Garage