Nice '98 --just like mine..... Welcome to VFR addiction...
Its not unusual for the instrument panel stuff to go goofy while the charging system is failing. One more time - diagnosis - your R/R is borked.....
Dude, it could easily be an R/R and changing the stator would be a miss. The post above has the link on how to sort it out.
A replacement for the VFR800 doesnt exist.
^^^^ Yes they will swap. You will need the 6th gen clip ons too.
Cut it off with wire cutters from the inside...
Do the "Drill" -- post #9 http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/39277-How-to-fix-common-regulator-Stator-failures
Ditto --and Purolator L14610 and Bosch 3323 too... And for reference for umpteenth thousandth time.....
Starter relay - just in front of the battery? Ok - you have officially hit the "gotta be there" zone.....
Hi - the only way I could figure it is a reverse engineering type job. Get the stock stem and make measurements. Or.. If you give the stock OEM...
I have read from the "other" side that the radiators swap back and forth. 5th gen to 6th and 6th gen to 5th gen. - The 6th have 8% better...
Wow, that seems to be a big hint. Looks like K&N has a quality control issue. -- Never have had the itch to try one, but this kinda cements it.
You may have only needed an R/R and the stator could have been good. Its better to diagnostic tests first before spending money on parts. btw...
The Penske I mounted on my '98 has larger diameter springs and the shock is larger too. Bolted in fine. --- If your '95 shock fits use it. -...
I stand corrected - it is a starter relay -- looks like they are cheap parts. Go get a new one....
That thing in your 1st pic is a engine/fuel cutoff tipover switch. -- Never had to deal with one...... The bikes not gonna run with it...
Lolita - hot red temptress
Yay! Buy the R/R kit.....
Ok - I'm gonna make a leap here..... you did the tests on the battery posts....if that is correct..... Anyhoo ---- grab a R/R kit from --...
Cali bikes? Different cams and ECU.... about 5 less horses. -- Emissions -- a charcoal canister and a solenoid and some extra hoses. About + 4...
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