VFR owners' thread, for VFRPS members and prospective members

[Icemaestro]

Lift the front wheel, spin/wiggle it and see if you can find the source of the sound. No idea really, but could be wheel bearings, brake discs, something caught around the axle.

If it is the wheel bearings then it's probably better to get a bike place to do them. Getting the old bearings out is a bastard without a puller, and getting the new ones in can be a pain unless you can find something to act as a spacer to avoid putting pressure anywhere aside from the outer race. It's also a 10 minute job for a kitted out shop.

Yup did that, getting clicking/catchIng coming from the left side bearing, can see it moving funny too, bit of a split in it or something? Cheers, will take it to motohaus hopefully today!

[Icemaestro]

Raceevolution sent me a picture of my fairings...anyone see anything wrong? I think they look pretty darn good! Should they have the silver wing thing on the front fairing? The photos I gave them did have that, it was on one of the vfr400 spec brochures...

[VFR400R]

Raceevolution sent me a picture of my fairings...anyone see anything wrong? I think they look pretty darn good! Should they have the silver wing thing on the front fairing? The photos I gave them did have that, it was on one of the vfr400 spec brochures...

If this is anything to go by - looks right to me. This is from this location http://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/Bvfr400r-mi.htm

Also google VFR400 Type 7 for a few more pics

[Icemaestro]

If this is anything to go by - looks right to me. This is from this location http://www.vsource.org/VFR-RVF_files/Bvfr400r-mi.htm

the rest looks good, talking about the front cowel - see this photo: The photos I sent them had it, should I get them to do it? Has anyone else seen this on the front cowl, is it stock/normal?

[VFR400R]

Got it I see what you are talking about now

I see on that pic it looks to be black. This one silver/chrome like the VFR on side fairing.

So which is correct? I just have a look at my NC30 Haynes manual and it has this colour scheme on the cover. So my mistake it is silver like you posted above my screen make that pic of yours look almost black.

[Icemaestro]

So what do you reckon, do I leave it as plain red? or insist they do it like the photo with the silver - wanting to get the bike back to stock as much as possible, just can't decide if I like the silver things or not! What do you think? silver wings or no silver wings?

[PirateJafa]

So what do you reckon, do I leave it as plain red? or insist they do it like the photo with the silver - wanting to get the bike back to stock as much as possible, just can't decide if I like the silver things or not! What do you think? silver wings or no silver wings?

Go as it is, then just add some aftermarket evil eyebrows.

[sil3nt]

It seems a bit gimmicky. But hard to judge without seeing one in the flesh. You should be able to buy the decal if you ever did want it later on.

[sil3nt]

Go as it is, then just add some aftermarket evil eyebrows.

You shouldn't encourage people to copy you!

[Icemaestro]

Haha yeah I was just thinking it looks a little...cheap/crap to be honest!:-P but the option here is to get it done for free;-) so tempting...I think you're right...I can always get them done later, go with the plain red for now. Cheers!

[DrunkenMistake]

I would be super keen to add some of those eyebrows haha

[gatch]

Yup did that, getting clicking/catchIng coming from the left side bearing, can see it moving funny too, bit of a split in it or something? Cheers, will take it to motohaus hopefully today!

Once the external seal that runs on the axle breaks down your bearing is toast. The rubber "seals" on the bearing are little more than a shield to keep the pathetic amount of grease the manufacturer adds in. And to keep large bits of debris out. They won't keep out dust and water.

[DrunkenMistake]

Do you guys know where I can get my chubby little fingers on a rear suspension reservoir, I have seen lots of cool looking remote reservoir's on some VFR's from googling and forum trawling, just wanted to know if these are an after market product or something completely custom

[Icemaestro]

Soo...after putting in my fuel tap rebuild kit...fuel still comes out in the on position. Brand new diaphragms and spring..why would it be doing this?...

[DrunkenMistake]

Soo...after putting in my fuel tap rebuild kit...fuel still comes out in the on position. Brand new diaphragms and spring..why would it be doing this?...

Check the float hasnt come off?