http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/ Got tech questions? Wanna answer some? en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:09:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/ http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173224-Best-shop-in-the-GTA-to-service-an-06-VFR&goto=newpost Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:24:00 GMT Sounds silly, but there are shops that have no idea about the intricacies of this bike. For example, last summer I took my bike for service to a... Sounds silly, but there are shops that have no idea about the intricacies of this bike.
For example, last summer I took my bike for service to a smaller shop in Etobicoke when she was running rough, but the guys working there almost sounded like they were afraid if it. "If something is wrong with the Vtec or the timing, we can't help with that" they said, like my bike was some sort of machine that only Honda shops can work on. They actually did figure out that my O2 eliminator had rusted and did some other work, but I'm hesitant to take it back there in case there is a timing or valve problem (which is unfortunately common with my model).

Add onto that, the fact that I've had only bad experiences with service at actual Honda PowerStore locations, so I'm hoping there is someone in the GTA that specializes on Hondas - specifically VFRs.

Any suggestions? She is running rough again at cruising speeds & I'm seeing the mileage slowly get worse.

Thanks for any suggestions ]]> Technical Lickety-Split http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173224-Best-shop-in-the-GTA-to-service-an-06-VFR http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173216-Oil-Straved-engine-What-will-still-be-okay-to-salvage&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:26:36 GMT I starved my Hyosung Engine for oil by putting the oil filter in the wrong way :( I was just wondering what I could use/take from the engine that... I starved my Hyosung Engine for oil by putting the oil filter in the wrong way :( I was just wondering what I could use/take from the engine that would not have been affected by this. Ie will the clutch basket be okay? my friend and I are going to be ripping the old engine apart next weekend and I would like to keep as many parts for backups as possible. ]]> Technical Codeh002 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173216-Oil-Straved-engine-What-will-still-be-okay-to-salvage http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173076-2013-Kawi-Ninja-300-Steering-Lock&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:01:49 GMT I'm a new rider and am having trouble with my bike's steering lock. After parking, I can turn the key all the way to lock but can't remove the key. I have to turn the key back to OFF and then take it out. I've tried turning the wheel or leaving it straight before doing it but still no luck. Am I missing something? I mentioned it to my dealership and they said its a common problem with the 300. Does anyone else with the 300 experiencing this? ]]> Technical stiletto http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173076-2013-Kawi-Ninja-300-Steering-Lock http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173071-Stripped-bolt-on-fairing-can-t-do-an-oil-change-suggestions&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:39:56 GMT Was about to do my first oil change on my bike today, and got two of the 3 bolts off to get at the engine and then the third one I saw was stripped. ... Was about to do my first oil change on my bike today, and got two of the 3 bolts off to get at the engine and then the third one I saw was stripped. Bike is used. What the hell should I do? I tried putting a rubber band into the mangled bolt to try to get leverage but it didn't work. ]]> Technical wideiris http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173071-Stripped-bolt-on-fairing-can-t-do-an-oil-change-suggestions http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173070-I-was-told-not-to-coast-with-the-clutch-pulled-in-and-no-throttle-why&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:36:53 GMT My brother knows quite a bit about bikes, but mostly older ones. He said never to coast with the clutch pulled in and no throttle (ie, idling while... My brother knows quite a bit about bikes, but mostly older ones. He said never to coast with the clutch pulled in and no throttle (ie, idling while going down a hill or coasting to a light) as the chain can catch. is this true? ]]> Technical wideiris http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173070-I-was-told-not-to-coast-with-the-clutch-pulled-in-and-no-throttle-why http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173069-Anyone-running-a-2nd-cooling-fan&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:32:42 GMT If so, can you show me pics of how you mounted it? If so, can you show me pics of how you mounted it? ]]> Technical Kuro http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?173069-Anyone-running-a-2nd-cooling-fan http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172996-Bike-doesn-t-stay-on&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:16:35 GMT Hi, I have a 2007 Suzuki gsxr 600. When I start the bike up, it starts up fine but starts sounding a bit different then usual after about 30... Hi,

I have a 2007 Suzuki gsxr 600. When I start the bike up, it starts up fine but starts sounding a bit different then usual after about 30 seconds and then slowly revs down and dies off. I can start it up again but it'll do the same thing only sooner then later.

If I rev it for a bit, then the bike sounds fine and stays on without a problem. This happens every 1-2 days of not riding. Becuz of this I changed my spark plugs to NGK iridiums, cleaned my k&n air filter, threw in sum fuel injector along with a full fresh tank of 94 octane gas, and cleaned the throttle body with seafoam.

Not sure what else I can do but definitely revving the bike after initially starting it is not the solution.

Suggestions? Help?

Thanks in advance. ]]> Technical gangsterlike http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172996-Bike-doesn-t-stay-on http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172979-Fuse-issue&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:49:08 GMT The bike is an 09 ninja 250r with 29000 km. Both of the headlights and the highbeam indicator light have died. Now while running I can hear a buzzing... The bike is an 09 ninja 250r with 29000 km. Both of the headlights and the highbeam indicator light have died. Now while running I can hear a buzzing sound from the fusebox area. Is that normal? (going to check fuses tomorrow, the noise is the concern) ]]> Technical loyal.uvf http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172979-Fuse-issue http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172881-Battery-not-charging-or-not-keeping-charge&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:24:41 GMT Bike: K7 GSXR600 Additional electrical components: 2 LED strips (brake light), Scorpio alarm i900 So this has happened to me only a handful of... Bike: K7 GSXR600
Additional electrical components: 2 LED strips (brake light), Scorpio alarm i900

So this has happened to me only a handful of times in the last 3 seasons I've had this bike. Luckily it was always when I was at home.

First time: Not much riding time, rode it back home and then shut it off. Not much later, tried to start it and the display was all messed up and wouldn't crank - recharged battery and it was fine.

Second time: After winterization (batt was on tender) I put it in the bike for a good month or so while I was doing stuff like chain/sprockets, tires. While testing the LED strips the battery died. Recharged fine before I actually starting riding this season. LED strip is fed off the brake light and grounded into the bike frame in the trunk.

Third time: Last night, was out for a night ride. Had turned my bike on/off several times (stopping for drinks, taking pictures for photo tag, etc.). Rode maybe 40 km and went home. While pulling into my driveway, I noticed the gear shifter was stuck on 2. Odd. So I turned the bike off, and tried to turn it back on. Alarm went off, bike wouldn't crank, headlights looked dim. Took the battery out to charge (charger said it was not full). Now, since the second time, I've been riding the bike at least every other day.

So, begs the question: Is this a stator problem? It seems to happen randomly though and not consistently. How can I confirm this? Or is this some battery problem, maybe the level is low or something? I can borrow a better multimeter but the voltage seemed normal (was an analog with a huge range) when I tested it 2 weeks ago, and the rectifier is definitely fine as I checked this recently. ]]> Technical bboySushi http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172881-Battery-not-charging-or-not-keeping-charge http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172862-Bike-stops-working-randomly-DRZ400&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:30:24 GMT My bike randomly stopped running, I had to park it and come home. Planning to go tomorrow to get my battery to charge it. Me and a fellow biker at... My bike randomly stopped running, I had to park it and come home. Planning to go tomorrow to get my battery to charge it. Me and a fellow biker at the gas station tried to bump start it, we couldn't do it. The fuses are fine, I'm thinking it might be the battery.

So I was on the lakeshore ave, heavy traffic cause my bike to over heat. Shorty after I went to the P parking to hangout at the lake, when I tried to start the bike it basically died. So I had to push it half way home.

What could be a cause of this problem? Is it possible for the battery to die in 5mins? :| ]]> Technical KarGo http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172862-Bike-stops-working-randomly-DRZ400 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172840-CNC-Machinist&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:06:06 GMT Looking for a machinist with a CNC to fab some custom wheel spacer/adapters for a couple of conversions that I'm doing. I used one guy in kitchener previously, but he only had a lathe and couldn't locate the mounting holes to drill through on that setup.

Any recommendations would be great. The material would be aluminum, if that makes any difference. I'd be able to provide the .dwg, .dxf, etc files for them to run. ]]> Technical kmrd http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172840-CNC-Machinist http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172835-Brake-Fluid-Change-Flushing-vs-Dry-drain&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:46:31 GMT I'm going to be doing my rear brake fluid change for the first time... I've been doing some research and I've had people telling me to do a full drain (remove all fluid), while others say that this is a big no, and that I should be flushing (not letting level drop).

So which one is the correct one?

I also spend some money and bought a vacuum bleeder from PA (the hand pump one).

Thanks. ]]> Technical victorbrca http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172835-Brake-Fluid-Change-Flushing-vs-Dry-drain http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172782-USB-plug-install&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:09:59 GMT Still Kawasaki ninja 2012 :P I received my 2 port USB plug... Still Kawasaki ninja 2012 :P

I received my 2 port USB plug http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/du...art/BBP-52-820 today and should be getting my 3 circuit solution http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring...3_circuit.html by the end of the week/beginning of next week.

I'm getting a ram mount for my phone (damn thing is back ordered and they pushed my shipping to the end of the week :mad:) which will be on the left handlebar.

My question this time is; I need to drill a 1 1/8" hole in order to fit and secure the USB plug to the bike, where is the best place to do so taking in consideration the placement of the ram mount and making sure the USB cables that connect to the plug and phone do not interfere with the bikes turning and such.

Thanks ]]> Technical Daakuryu http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172782-USB-plug-install http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172758-Need-Mechanic-in-Halton-area&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:37:11 GMT hey guys I'm in need of a serious chain/sprocket replacement on an ninja 250...lol yea

kinda looking for one where I am able to observe if that is possible (if not its cool) or even someone on the forums can help!, for my sake to learn really. reading didnt help, youtube kinda did but i like more on hands.
will provide parts + labour cost, just pm estimate :)

Thanks! ]]> Technical Pan http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172758-Need-Mechanic-in-Halton-area http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172753-1997-blackbird-poor-idle-running-rough-on-3-or-less-cylinders&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:18:17 GMT Hi Everyone,

I'm having issues with my new to me, 1997 Blackbird.
I noticed that it was surging while I was riding on the highway, this seemed to happen regardless of speed, fuel level or RPM (from what I can remember). Also, a few times on start up, it was runnin on 3 cylinders. A few quick throttle blips smoothed this out and it was back on 4.

I figured it was time to change the plugs as I'm unaware of the prior maintenance of the bike.
I removed the plastics, tank, airbox and spark plug boost. Old plugs come out, new plugs go in. They're the correct plugs for the bike.
Ever since then the bike has idled rough, back fired and ran on 2 or 3 cylinders. A few times it has started up strong but ends up losing a cylidern

THe coils have low resistence, I checked them with a multi meter. The plugs are getting spark, I grounded them to the frame. THe carbs seem to be in working order, the diaphragm slides well.

Originally I had the coil wires in the wrong order, I now have it 2/3 on left, 1/4 on right.

It's still running rough, with weak idle.

I have to start it on full choke.

I'm in desperate need of help and I'm open to suggestions ]]> Technical matthew http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?172753-1997-blackbird-poor-idle-running-rough-on-3-or-less-cylinders