First world problems and bike dilemas

[admin]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Rear tyre was an MOT advisory (2 years ago) and is very flatted off. The front looked ok, but he didn't check inflation and he has it standing in a shed at his mother's house and only starts it every few months. It's had 7 miles put on it since the last MOT two years ago? Bad idea?

They have pretty robust engines and can withstand long periods of inactivity. Weak points are ccts, which seem to fail at the 30k+ mark, mine have been replaced. Also stator regulator failure. I've had no problems with mine and I'm now at 37k. Opinion seems to suggest that excess heat kills the stator as owners in warmer climates seem to suffer most.

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[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by admin

They have pretty robust engines and can withstand long periods of inactivity. Weak points are ccts, which seem to fail at the 30k+ mark, mine have been replaced. Also stator regulator failure. I've had no problems with mine and I'm now at 37k. Opinion seems to suggest that excess heat kills the stator as owners in warmer climates seem to suffer most.

My brother fitted 12volt computer fans to regulators on both his bikes after suffering a failure 200 miles from home on a cold wet day on his VFR750 - mind you the aftermarket RR might never fail but can't be too careful, he blames the fairing keeping airflow off the RR..

[Adam Ef]

I noticed the two side radiators kicked out a lot of heat very quickly when he started it up today. It was very hot here today and the engine warmed up to 60 degrees in about a minute! I might have to try and get a proper test ride up to speed on one. I'd be looking at it being at motorway and NSL capable / long journey end of the spectrum. Still not sure I'd dare filter on it though, so possibly not a great commuter?

[admin]

It does run hot. The rear cylinders generate heat into the frame and your legs. I used to commute on it but being in the sticks little filtering was needed. I have used it for filtering on traffic snarlups on some of my trips and its no worse than my SV, my mates on GS's have far more trouble with their wide bars and panniers.

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[admin]

Originally Posted by SV650rules

My brother fitted 12volt computer fans to regulators on both his bikes after suffering a failure 200 miles from home on a cold wet day on his VFR750 - mind you the aftermarket RR might never fail but can't be too careful, he blames the fairing keeping airflow off the RR..

Yep, that's a common fix and fitting a non Honda rectifier.

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[Adam Ef]

Do you know if it's possible to angle the bars outwards slightly? They felt a bit too pointed inwards on this one but the last one I sat on was fine. Both had standard bars. I had read something about them being fixed at a certain angle with a tab that locks into the fork? The height of them felt fine with a good slight forward lean but not too aggressive. My hands were twisting out sideways slightly though.

[admin]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Do you know if it's possible to angle the bars outwards slightly? They felt a bit too pointed inwards on this one but the last one I sat on was fine. Both had standard bars. I had read something about them being fixed at a certain angle with a tab that locks into the fork? The height of them felt fine with a good slight forward lean but not too aggressive. My hands were twisting out sideways slightly though.

They do have tabs that lock in. There is a bit of slack for adjustment, you'd get more if you trimmed the tabs or filled then off. I've fitted risers to my bike for a less crouched forward position. See image below

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[Talking Heads]

Ah the dreaded central revcounter, hated that about mine, I need to know speed so gimme a big central speedo, I can hear what the engine is doing, I don't need a ruddy great revcounter dominating the dash. Grrrr!!! /endrant

[Adam Ef]

At least the whole dash is positioned centrally. Take note Yamaha!


Cheers for the info John. I think I need to do some more research and visit a dealer.

[Talking Heads]

Does your 900 tracer have the assymetric dash and fuel cap like the MT-09?
Daft idea.

If you're going to Ye Honda Shoppe, ask them about servicing costs for the VFR.
Make sure you're sitting down first.