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  1. Capt. John
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    VFR800 - valve clearance check.

    I could well be that rider as I often ride the Maquarie Pass. I would like to ride with you sometime so we could get the two bikes together for a...
    Post by: Capt. John, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VFR800 - valve clearance check.

    Finally checked my valve clearances after 58,000km (36,000miles) on my 99 model. I can see why this is an expensive job when performed by a...
    Thread by: Capt. John, Aug 1, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Let's make a list of AUS members here

    Surprised anyone would sell their VFR for something else! Every time I ride my VFR it brings a smile to my face. In fact I could afford almost...
    Post by: Capt. John, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Australia & New Zealand
  4. Capt. John
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    Has anyone still have stock R/R and wiring with no problems?

    Until recently my 99 was on its original battery and RR. Yes thats 10 years from the battery and with 55,000km on the clock Then I made a...
    Post by: Capt. John, May 25, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Smokie Viffer

    Why does it smoke at this joint? Is it not sealing properly? Any smoke should come out the tail pipe. Otherwise it may just be a one off if...
    Post by: Capt. John, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  6. Capt. John
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    F.I. Light turns on at high rpms and turns on and off with the front/rear brake...

    http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/1864-vfr800-cutting-out.html Check the above post. You may have the problem I had
    Post by: Capt. John, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Steering head bearings.

    Not quite sure just what your torque settings are here? With tapered roller bearings there is a huge difference in feel with just 1/8 of a turn...
    Post by: Capt. John, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Steering head bearings.

    The most difficult part of the whole operation! Probably only a few "inch pounds" - I made sure there was absolutely no binding and the stem...
    Post by: Capt. John, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Steering head bearings.

    My 99 model VFR800 had developed quite a notch in the centre postion. I had learned to ride with this and kept saying I would do something about...
    Thread by: Capt. John, Mar 30, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Do not check steering head bearings on the centre stand !Why?

    Thanks for this post - I find it very interesting and will check my steering head in the same way tomorrow. My bike has 56,000km and still the...
    Post by: Capt. John, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Let's make a list of AUS members here

    Very nice bike!
    Post by: Capt. John, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: Australia & New Zealand
  12. Capt. John
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    5th gen r/r issues?

    Not all bikes have RR problems. My bike will be 10 years old in February 2009. Still on the original battery and RR. 56,000kms. Always...
    Post by: Capt. John, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    speedometer problem

    A couple of years ago my 99 (5th gen) speedo played up. The problem was caused by the plastic socket that acts as the speedo drive on the...
    Post by: Capt. John, Nov 24, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VF500 Fork oil capacity

    Thanks for the offer Andrew, but I think it would take some time to recieve this tool. As it is I always pre-load the steering head by feel....
    Post by: Capt. John, May 15, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VF500 Fork oil capacity

    Thanks dskelton for your information & help. I think I will not put any air in the forks to start with. Thanks also flameface - I will repack...
    Post by: Capt. John, May 15, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VF500 Fork oil capacity

    I have searched this forum, and though the question has been asked, it has not been answered. A friend has just bought a 1985 VF500. No handbook...
    Thread by: Capt. John, May 14, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Battery going dead after an hour! But not Before

    Hi Scottie, Sorry I don't have any solution for you, jsut letting you know I read stuff on this forum! I want to second what "privateer" has...
    Post by: Capt. John, May 12, 2008 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    VFRworld.com Demographics

    53, married for 26 years. Still love going quick on my VFR. Worked at sea for 35 years, currently captain of a 50,000dwt self unloading bulk...
    Post by: Capt. John, May 9, 2008 in forum: Anything Goes
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    VFR800 Fi (2000) Operating Temperature?

    I hate it when temp on my bike gets over 90C! So I avoid town riding in summer for this reason. I can count on one hand the number of times...
    Post by: Capt. John, May 8, 2008 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Advice for replacing steering head bearings?

    I had a similar "flat spot" around centre on my 99 at around 46,000km All I did was pull the steering head, clean, rotate and regrease the...
    Post by: Capt. John, Feb 12, 2008 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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