That particular link undergoes some pretty severe shock stresses when the bike hits big bumps, withstanding huge instantaneous loadings.
That "return filter" isn't a return filter, it serves an anti-splash anti-foam function for the bypassed-and-returned fuel flow from the fuel...
I've got the skills (skilz?), tools and and recent experience doing all of the long-term maintenance jobs a 5th Gen needs to be tip top (I own 2...
Didn't Honda HP used to be Green in color (or more like a very green-ish blue-green), and about 2 years ago it changed over to a much more Blue color?
Another vote for Plastex right here! Works great, strong, easy to build/form/shape parts.
So they're giving away RC-51s up there in Canada?
Truth. And within the VFR model lineup this is especially true of the VFR800 engine due to its cylinder sleeves (which are hot-worked,...
When somebody purchases a 21 year-old motorcycle it is reasonable to believe they are saying one of the following: 1. I know I'm purchasing a 21...
Yeah, unfortunately I use Photobucket, they kinda suck. They claim that they recently had some sort of problem: Dear Photobucket Members, We...
Well, there are 3 factors at work in this: 1. How is the Throttle Stop Screw set (Page 3-17 in the Service Manual), 2. Are the Starter Valves...
There is a very good electronic version of the 6th Gen VFR800 Service Manual available for free download right here on the VFRWorld website (or...
There's a laundry list of possibilities, some are simple to check and correct, others require work, time and some money (gasp!). The list of...
Your bike, being a 2008 year model, is going on 12 years old now. You say you've only owned the bike for 4 months so it is "new to you". Do you...
There's the "Big Blue Connector" to worry about, right? If I remember correctly the "Big Blue Connector" was involved in a Honda recall...
Completely agree about Denver/Colorado Springs/Boulder/Longmont/Fort Collins being an amazing place to buy motorcycles. I've purchased 2...
Here's a more recent attempt at showing a V-4 like the VFR800, except he has the crankshaft rotating in the opposite direction... [MEDIA]
The RTV sealant at the case joints is just a precaution. If (on your bike) the casting of the engine cases happens to produce a perfect joint...
Why not do it the way Honda wants you to do it? 1. Use the correct gasket. 2. Apply RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) silicone rubber sealant to...
I agree with the idea of checking to see if the bike starts better with a really solid 12 volt supply (that has a lot of cold-cranking amps...
This write up sure makes it sound like the problem is fuel-delivery related (which in the fuel injection world means "fuel pressure related")....
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