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  1. Terry Smith
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    New clutch slipping A LOT

    I've read that Rotella T4 is quite suitable for wet-clutch applications as it has no friction modifiers, so unlikely to be a problem here.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 10, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    1986 Honda VFR burnt wire

    Sounds like you have a non-OEM RR; this is not necessarily a problem except the wire colours don't correspond to the service manual. I have...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 10, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
  3. Terry Smith
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    Plenty of nice days before the winter

    We're just heading for better riding weather here, but I have been riding solidly all "winter" as there have been a decent run of dry-ish days to...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 10, 2022 in forum: Europe
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    1986 Honda VFR burnt wire

    [ATTACH] This is the picture from the service manual. Sounds like you have a different RR fited with different wire colours.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 9, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Just now finally getting around to it

    Its good practise to do a bench leak test before mounting those carbs up. Allow fuel to flow (e.g. from a suspended bottle) and see if they leak...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 2, 2022 in forum: Introductions
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    Cam install question

    Well it is only possible to be misaligned by one or more whole teeth. Using my eyecrometer the gear looks to have about 46 teeth, so one tooth off...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 29, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Cam install question

    Is this with the cam saddles tightened down? Because the driving gear is split/spring-loaded to take up slack, and until the two gears are firmly...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 29, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Let's make a list of AUS members here

    I had an issue with the front left plug on my 86 and there was water getting into the plug boot that had corroded the resistor that lives in...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 29, 2022 in forum: Australia & New Zealand
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    Profile question - Why does the US Flag show on my Avatar and posts ?

    It could be worse..I appear to have moved to Kuwait. Or I've possibly done a Saddam and invaded the place.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 21, 2022 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Firing order for 360 cranks

    I think we will all be waiting a long time for Honda to make another V4 engine! Too expensive with 2x heads and cam drives, then a whole lot of...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 12, 2022 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Firing order for 360 cranks

    The STs have a different mission to the VFRs, being intended for more touring but also a lot of police work. The engines are tuned for low end...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 12, 2022 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    1982 CB900F

    Good video mate, I like your style.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 11, 2022 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Firing order for 360 cranks

    This is for the ST1100:[ATTACH] This one is for the ST1300: The cylinder numbers are swapped so 1/3 are on the left, 3/4 on the right. The two ST...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 11, 2022 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    First VFR. New member.

    [ATTACH] Welcome aboard, you have the start of a decent collection there! I'm quite partial to Yamahas myself.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 7, 2022 in forum: Introductions
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    5th gen list of recalls, service bulletins, etc

    Don't you realise the 5th gen was the best bike ever? I can't believe you are asking such a question! I've owned a couple and I don't believe...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 3, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Battery and heat?

    https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-804a-corrosion-shedding-and-internal-short
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 1, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Battery and heat?

    Just a shitty battery. I have never had an issue with the battery in my VFR until it started to zero the clock and tripmeter when starting, which...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 1, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Firing order, etc., for VFR800Fi (180° crank)

    Like this from the service manual: [ATTACH]
    Post by: Terry Smith, Aug 28, 2022 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Battery and heat?

    Maybe you have a problem with the starter solenoid when it is hot? You can jumper the solenoid to check that.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Aug 28, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Battery and heat?

    Some decades back, my wife as running errands with our toddler kids in the car. She couldn't find a park close to where she needed to pick up some...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Aug 28, 2022 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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