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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    about half the price the Aussie distributors want for them online.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    lol. yeah would be if it'd stop raining and flooding every 5 minutes
    Post by: rocketscientist, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    Springs have arrived. fronts are installed, haven't change fork oil weight yet. The difference is night and day compared to stock but they aren't...
    Post by: rocketscientist, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Looking at 5th Gen VFR800 as first "big" bike

    hard to go wrong with a vfr, best real world bike ever made. Not that I'm biased or anything.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Feb 14, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Instrument Bulb Replacement Hunt

    ebay, generic chinese ones, I'm just using generic leds in the dash haven't blown a bulb since.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    New springs on the way, and some braided brake lines too. Looks like the adaptive suspension may be first cab off the rank.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Recommended Synthetic Oil for 5th gen?

    I've used the honda HP4 in cool weather, <35C, bike tends to run hotter over that ambient. Doesn't make a noticeable difference power wise but...
    Post by: rocketscientist, Feb 4, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    turn off fuel and spark to a cylinder or 2 for a few rpm. at light loads. if it doesn't produce desired results then. bastardized vtec with a...
    Post by: rocketscientist, Jan 5, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    Forgot to mention in the original post also did rear wheel bearings and steering head about 6-12 months back. new fork tubes about then too. I'll...
    Post by: rocketscientist, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    Thanks but I am not a fan of the microsquirt/megasquirt range. Also using the same board/s for suspension controller, etc Making life easier for...
    Post by: rocketscientist, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    another 5th gen freshen up modernization

    i've posted a few threads for this project up already but i'vefinally started on my project sorry no pics yet. the progress over time i've owned...
    Thread by: rocketscientist, Jan 3, 2013, 26 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    bore and sleeve

    Hogg thanks
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
  13. rocketscientist
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    bore and sleeve

    different ceramic to the carbon impregnated one they use. much lower friction coefficient.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    carbon fibre conrods

    their initial work was to make conrods.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Any ideas on how to increase fuel mileage

    carry corner speed.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 18, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    bore and sleeve

    lack of hp is the only reason anyone would sell their vfr. it'll be interesting to see what can be achieved with improved tech.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    bore and sleeve

    goal is overall to update my 98 with modern tech. ceramic lined sleeves etc. bring power up to modern levels.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    bore and sleeve

    just curious as stroking would have high piston velocity issues. slightly bigger bore would help get more out of it.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    carbon fibre conrods

    I've been following someones research papers on it for a while now. noticed a recent patent. would be possible to cast at home.
    Post by: rocketscientist, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    bore and sleeve

    has anyone bored a 5gen out if so how far is the limit with sleeving?
    Thread by: rocketscientist, Dec 12, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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