VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

[DrunkenMistake]

The two top theory's have been the clutch cable and clutch plate,
Will give the oil a hit, and replace the cable and see if that doesnt do me any good.

[sil3nt]

But before you do any of that have you tried adjusting the cable like jafa says?
I had clutch slip on my gpx. When accelerating hard every now and then the clutch would slip. Thought it was worn clutch plates but it turned out i just need to adjust the cable and what do ya know within 10 seconds the problem was fixed.

*edit*
hey look i re read your original post and you did adjust it. Ignore me im trying my best not to do an assignment

[DrunkenMistake]

Yeah im too addicted to Forum sites and am trying to distract myself with a lovely zombie movie with my lady, (She believes I love my bike more than her..) Which is good becouse she knows her place,
1/ Motorbike,
2/ Power tools,
3/ Riding my motorbike,
4/ Riding her.

[PirateJafa]

Generally, incorrect oil will result in clutch slipping rather than dragging.

[gatch]

Yeah im too addicted to Forum sites and am trying to distract myself with a lovely zombie movie with my lady, (She believes I love my bike more than her..) Which is good becouse she knows her place,
1/ Motorbike,
2/ Power tools,
3/ Riding my motorbike,
4/ Riding her.

High five that man.

[DrunkenMistake]

My life's priorities are sorted.

[liljegren]

I'm in the market for an '06 or later VFR800 motor complete. Anybody know of one for sale locally? Matt.

[Mystic13]

I have a VFR 400 (89) that I've just put up for sale on here and will hold for a bit before listing on Trademe. If you know of anyone looking for one and a good buy then get them to PM me.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130016965

I also have forsale a CBR400RR engine, fairings, tail lights, rear indicators and other bits and pieces ('90). The pics are in my album. The frame, rear shock, swingarm, rear wheel and seat are on hold for a buyer. The front wheel is gone although the buyer may not want the forks. I prefer to sell in bigger parcels if possible. I'm not in the parting out business and don't want to be.

I have a VFR400NC30 complete without fairings that runs. I'd prefer to move that in one lot. I'll post pics of the other VFR in a about a week.

Cheers.

[sil3nt]

Thinking of selling my VFR already. Was lucky it wasn't stolen last night. Just put a disc lock on it a few days ago and they took the bicycle next to it.

Don't get to ride it much so time to move on already i think.

[ecko_nzed]

Thinking of selling my VFR already. Was lucky it wasn't stolen last night. Just put a disc lock on it a few days and they took the bicycle next to it.

Don't get to ride it much so time to move on already i think.

you live in the tron, whadya expect

[motorbyclist]

For Example,

I will be stationary, put the bike into first, hold the clutch in as far as it will go, and the bike will be still fighting me to move forward

Yes, do an oil change - but it won't help the clutch.


You need to correctly adjust the cable, possibly replace. If the lever isn't standard that can also cause this problem (too little travel).

Otherwise many bikes (especially hondas) do like to give a clunk and a tug when engaging first from stationary

[DrunkenMistake]

Yes, do an oil change - but it won't help the clutch.


You need to correctly adjust the cable, possibly replace. If the lever isn't standard that can also cause this problem (too little travel).

Otherwise many bikes (especially hondas) do like to give a clunk and a tug when engaging first from stationary

Got my Chinese Pazzos yesterday, The clutch lever made it worse haha, I have a good feeling it is the cable though, I played with the adjustment and its as far as its going to go Im not 100% bike savvy, for this I apologise but the adjusting nuts lower down the bike closest to the motor is adjusted as far as it can go without the (here comes a noob moment) right nut, so the one closest to the rear wheel falling off the thread, I played with both ways and going towards the front wheel simply made it seem as though I had no clutch what so ever so too loose. also same story with the adjuster by the lever.. fuck I sound so usless haha

[koba]

fuck I sound so usless haha

Yes.

Try thinking.

[motorbyclist]

fuck I sound so usless haha

you want to take up as much cable as possible in the outer so yes have the nuts at the "falling off" end.

The lever end should give you fine adjustment - you don't want excessive play but the cable must not be tight, just enough slack to wiggle the lever a few mm.

A new clutch cable should set you back around $30 unless you believe the crap some dealers feed customers and pay four times that amount


new fancy levers are a waste of money - especially if you've got clutch issues to be dealing with....

[LBD]

BTW....seeing as how this thread dedicated to VFR owners....a VFR800 rented from Te Waiponamu rentals, acheived Diamond in the last tt2000. Not the most comfy bike after 3239 km in 38 hours but performed well enough.....thanks Matt.