VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

**Theflash** · 12th December 2009, 02:08

Did the mod to vacuum cutoff on the tank, pissed around with the carb balancing, to no avail. Finally worked up the nerve to take the carbs apart and what did I find. Two of the fricken main jets had unscrewed themselves and were rattling around in the float chamber (LOL), there were marks on them (someone had been in there b4). Needless to say, the NC21 is going a hell of a lot better. For a 23 year old bike, it still has some oompf. BOO YA.

**Swoop** · 12th December 2009, 06:48

Excellent to hear!!
Just sorted in time fore some summer riding...

**gatch** · 12th December 2009, 08:52

A short clip onf me going for a quiet boost down Paihiatua track, no sound as its only a still camera that can do some short video clips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChSbXExFarM

**motorbyclist** · 12th December 2009, 13:27

Originally Posted by gatch

I hope they do need doing, cause there is a new ticking sound coming from the right rear cylinder that wasn't there when I bought it..

is it a knocking or a ticking?

if the oil is old and thinning the cams can get noisy.

if the plug cap is loose it may arc to the rocker cover and tick. That #3 cylinder plug also gets rain on it when parked outside.

if there is an air leak into the exhaust it will tick also, as the fresh air will ignite any unburnt fuel (actually provdes an emissions improvement lol) - this can happen at the head, but I had it happen where the two rear headers bolt to the mid-pipe which put the ticking down behind the right footpeg but could be mistaken for the #3 cylinder. Do check this as the nuts eventually rattled off and suddenly gave this awesome burbling noise from under my seat. Loved the noise but not the fire hazard

lol most of these bikes tick anyway - but it never hurts to check. I'll be doing mine in a week or two as part of my 40k service, so maybe we could swap some shims around?

**Ender EnZed** · 12th December 2009, 14:03

It's about time to replace my rear tyre, any suggestions?

**motorbyclist** · 12th December 2009, 23:43

rubber works well

**gatch** · 13th December 2009, 16:50

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

is it a knocking or a ticking?

if the oil is old and thinning the cams can get noisy.

if the plug cap is loose it may arc to the rocker cover and tick. That #3 cylinder plug also gets rain on it when parked outside.

if there is an air leak into the exhaust it will tick also, as the fresh air will ignite any unburnt fuel (actually provdes an emissions improvement lol) - this can happen at the head, but I had it happen where the two rear headers bolt to the mid-pipe which put the ticking down behind the right footpeg but could be mistaken for the #3 cylinder. Do check this as the nuts eventually rattled off and suddenly gave this awesome burbling noise from under my seat. Loved the noise but not the fire hazard

lol most of these bikes tick anyway - but it never hurts to check. I'll be doing mine in a week or two as part of my 40k service, so maybe we could swap some shims around?

Its a quiet kind of tick, gets a little louder when its warm, so you may be on the money with the oil.. Changing that and filter next weekend.. On that, went into the local Honda shop, they wanted $32 for a Honda branded filter ! My buddy is getting me a high flow for $15..

Exhaust so far as I can tell is all tight and not leaking, it was leaking hard at the silencer/read pipe join, some tin foil sorted that

Yup, will also check clearances on the weekend and decide whether they actually need shimming, will give you a shout then..

**Runera** · 14th December 2009, 21:29

Hey Guys.

Here is a quick video of my VFR and friends Fireblade. Just trying few test shots for new camera but you get the idea.

**nico** · 15th December 2009, 05:21

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

It's about time to replace my rear tyre, any suggestions?

rubber lol i use shinko 005 advance on the back of my viffer never had any problems seems to be quite good on the vfr's althu almost every 1 i talk to rubshes them?? dono why thu i find em good

**Swoop** · 15th December 2009, 07:44

Originally Posted by gatch

My buddy is getting me a high flow for $15.

I've always gone to Cycletreads. Around $12-15 and always available.

**gatch** · 15th December 2009, 17:40

Originally Posted by Swoop

I've always gone to Cycletreads. Around $12-15 and always available.

That's how it should be. $32 for a filter.. might as well spit in my face.

**vifferman** · 15th December 2009, 17:46

Originally Posted by nico

rubber lol i use shinko 005 advance on the back of my viffer never had any problems seems to be quite good on the vfr's althu almost every 1 i talk to rubshes them?? dono why thu i find em good

I don't know what the Shinko 005 Advance is like, but back in '99 I had Shinkos on my VFR750, and every tyre I've had since then has been heaps better. Best so far has been the Avon Storms.

**gatch** · 15th December 2009, 18:05

When the IRC's are expired I'm going for some gpra10 I think..

**Harvd** · 18th December 2009, 20:46

Well ive been drooling over NC30s for too long, and i finally got to ride one the other day, it was awsome in all respects, except for the position, was too far forward, especcially compared to the bandit. So then after trawling through trademe i spy a NC35, $5000 (knocked him down to $4500) but 55000 km.... so i went for a lookie, and after a decent testride (Still on 6r so was lucky the guy was relaxed) found the motor to smooth as and flawless throughout the rev range. Cosmetically its clean as on one side

with some scratches to the stickers on the other

the ks initially gave me some worries but after a decent ride ive got none left, the motor is tight as ...

Either way its fckin sexy and its all mine!!!!

So... am i in the club?