Two issues from a newbie... :-)

My 2001 800 is a wonderful bike which I am very found of. :biggrin:But there has always been one thing which has been quite frustrating - imagine you are driving against a roundabout, then you most likely would decrease speed until you are about to get out of the roundabout. Also in most situations you would go quite slow thru it. The problem appears when I very gentle speed up as I am driving out of the roundabout: there is no response in the accelerator the first millimeters before suddenly it apparently "get a grip" and the whole bike jumps away as a result.
This is often happening in similar situations, and beside being frustrating it is quite dangerous.. :crazy:
I have tried to tighten the wire with no noticeable result.
Have anyone else experienced such behavior?

The other question is about the display/computer - The clock is living its own life, does I have to replace the whole thing or could there may be a solution which is cheaper?

 

for one check for play in throttle cable. make adjustments under the tank at throttle body.
not at the throttle.
remove pair valves and emissions canister by oil filter.

 

Hi Anders,
One possible thing to try in the roundabout is check how you are releasing the clutch; in other words, apply accelerator while playing with the clutch to make the transition more smooth?
I know others here have mentioned Power Commanders and other things to smooth out the jerky throttle thing at low speeds.
Now regarding the clock thing, you can do a search in this forum here, there are some topics which have been discussed, it depends what you mean by "living its own life", ha ha!

 

My bike had so much play in the throttle it was hard to ride when I bought it. You can adjust it at the top of the cable close to the throttle housing. Turn it out to make less free play. You don't have to get under the tank. I set mine with no play or less than 1mm. I think it is recommended around 4mm.

 

Hi, About your clock.
Ive read on this site previously that a clock going haywire is a sign of R/R mucking up.
It could just be the dash. But it is quick and easy to check the regulator.

 

put some seafoam in your tank to clean the carbs. if adjusting the cable on both sides doesent do it nor a treatment or two of seafoam, then the cable might just be at the end of its life.

 

The 2001 model was fuel injected so there are no carbs to clean.

Rollin

 

Welcome aboard.
Yes, you can adjust the throttle at the handle bar.
Yes, the 2001 can be jerky at low RPM. You may try practicing in a parking lot to keep the throttle steady and work the clutch for low speed smoothness(the VFR takes some getting used to).
The clock can mean there are bigger issues with the charging system, namely the regulator/rectifier. I would get that checked out soon. It can leave you stranded if it quits altogether.

No, do not try to clean your carbs, there aren't any.

 

+1 with drewl on all accounts.

The low end fueling is quite rough on vfr's. The advise that helped me the most in that regard was to not think of it as twisting the throttle, but putting pressure on it.

Does the clock keep resetting to 12:00am? If so, definitely charging issues that need to be checked out sooner rather than later, or you will be stuck somewhere. Unfortunately the r/r is one of the only consistent weak points of the vfr series.

 

You sure shut me up.

though a periodic cleaning of the injectors isent a bad idea.

but could this problem not be the injectors? if there is a blockage it could be getting a small amount of fuel but then gets more when it builds up pressure as the engine speeds up?

i ono. jsut an idea. i think its just an old cable. but heck if i know, i didnt even know my tire was low.

 

I'm not so sure about your year, but a pair valve removal certainly smoothed out the throttle on my 07...and if that doesn't do it, I guess the clutch is the only answer.


good luck!

 

Nope, this is just a chronic issue with the 5th gen, and apparently un modded 6th gens too.

 

Well, at least in my case the throttle smoothed out with time as my right hand became calibrated to the bike.

 

Thanks

Thanks for all replies!
Actually it is snowing heavy outside now....so, well, I guess I will have to call it a season! But I will have in mind all of your suggestions, already looking forward for the spring to arrive!

 

Make sure your chain is in good condition. Meaning there are only a few max kinked links. Also check the tightness. A loose chain will cause a lot of jerking. I tighten to specs and then a tad more.

 

One thing no one mentioned is the fuel pressure regulator. I had to replace mine when I first got it because it was running a little rich and also this was causing some bottom end lag. I would have to kinda quickly blip the throttle at take off and low speed or it would stummble. Kinda sound like your symtops. the new one was like 80 bucks but felt like you bolted on 20 hp. It can't be in too good a shape for a 10 year old bike especially if the bike was not ridden for a period of time as most bikes before people sell them to others.

 

I have considered reshaping the throttle tubes cable guide to slow the cable pull at the first bit of throttle twist.
Other than that keeping the chain and cables adjusted and lubed will help, but nothing will make it disappear. I have even opened up the throttle bodies and cleaned a significant lip of filth from them where the butterflies land, I thought for sure that would make a difference.
Ive gotten used to it but after 1 year and 10,000 miles I still get annoyed by it.
If you unlink the brakes you could hold the rear brake when you get back on the gas.

 

Was that filth you wiped off or tye black/grey coating honda puts on the butterflys and on the tubes where it touches when closed?

 

oops. 678910

 

I'd imagine going +2 on the back sprocket might help too.
(That's going to be one of my excuses here soon:biggrin1