Honda VFR800 VTEC Servicing - Oil, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Spark Plugs and Coolant
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- Hi everyone, in this video I am going to be carrying out a full service of my 2003 Honda VFR800 VTEC.
This will include all of the consumable items as expected, Oil and filter, air filter, the four spark plugs and lastly the coolant.
Oil & Filter
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Spark Plugs
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K&N Air Filter
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Standard OEM Style Air Filter
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Coolant
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Aluminum foil wrapped around the pipe right below the oil filter cuts the burning oil, the smoke down to a bare minimum, if not eliminates that little mess altogether. Two wraps around the pipe about does it.
Thanks man. I can see that you have been reading service manual for honda vfr800. Well done 👏
Just bought my first VFR and chuffed to see your great maintenance vids, thanks Kevin! Fan from Canada
Welcome aboard!
Hey Kev, You are the youtube version of the Haynes manual 🙂Thank you so much for all the VFR videos. As a recent owner of a '09 model I have watched a lot of your videos. Keep up the great work!!
I just bought a vfr 2004 yesterday and your channel makes me confident to do the servicing. You are a living haynes manual! Thanks so much and extra credits for your wife for filming everthing haha
Thanks Kevin, for all your video’s of the VFR800. It’s good explaining and really easy to follow your tips, steps and "how to" do it. Keep doing more great videos, they are so helpful. I'm having my first VFR800, 2002, and you explain everything so well. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you so much Kevin. Keep on taking good care of your VFR, all the lucky owners out there. Greetings from Norway.
Merci, je viens d'acheter un 800 VFR Vtek ABS & DUAL-CBS à 63000 Km.
J'ai appris grâce à ta video comment entretenir ma VFR.
Bonne continuations et encore MERCI pour ton partage de connaissances sur les motos. Pascal
Hi,
That was absolutely the best honda vfr 800cc service video, I have seen.
Even though I am not a mechanic either, this gave me self-confidence to do same for my honda vfr 800cc vtec, 2005 motorbike.
Thanks a lot!
I added coolant when the bike was on the side stand. Not messy at all.
Once it appears full squeeze the lower large hose where the 3 join and a big air bubble will be released. Top up and job done that simple.
Thanks Kev great vid.
Hi Kev! Great video!
I use to fill the new oil filter like 3/4 of it's capacity before installing, this shortens the time it takes to pressurize the lubricant system so it keeps the engine internals to run oil dry for too long. It doesn't spill a great deal of oil while installing so it's not so messy.
I double flush the cooling system with clean water before filling with fresh coolant. Also when filling up the cooling system, I use my hand or some rubber sheet to temporarily seal the filling neck at the top, allowing the system to purge the air to the coolant reservoir tank while revving the engine a little, so you avoid spilling coolant.
Great work!
The engine internals do not run dry by not filling the oil filter with oil, even after draining the oil from the sump there is still around 300ml of oil in and around the engine. This is why there is a large difference in oil capacities between an oil and filter change and an engine rebuild in the manual. Secondly, unless the thermostat is open, you are not getting all of the air out as there will be air in the radiator, I for one am not putting my hand over the filler neck when the coolant is hot enough to open the thermostat! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment though! Enjoy the rest of the videos on my channel! 👍
Hey Kevin. Kevin here from California.
I'm currently preparing to replace the coolant on my '02 and I appreciate your video very much. Removing those stupid plastics was a pain. Can't wait to install them. Probably more of a pain than removal.
Thanks for the in depth, real-time video.
Glad you found it useful 👌🏻
One thing I do while I have the tank and air box off is go ahead and clean the throttle bodies with some carb cleaner and a microfiber cloth. My '03 sucks in a decent amount of oil vapor from the crankcase so it gets the throttle bodies nice and dirty. Just a few extra screws to get the lower portion of the air box off and you have full access to the throttle bodies. Great video once again!
Good idea, I’d check your breathers for any blockages if there is excessive oil in the air box 👍🏻
Excellent video - thanks very much for putting this up. Also a shout out to your camera person for the great filming and sound quality.
Great video Kev, I just serviced my VFR for the first time, using this video as my step by step guide. Made it all very easy. Highly recommended!
Well done Kevin great TH-cam, looking forward to the valve clearance video for the VFR. Cheers
I just picked up a 2003 VFR800 (late October). Everything seems okay, looking forward to some minor maintenance. Your videos are great, I like the detail you go into. Spring cannot come fast enough in Nova Scotia this year. I'm going from a 2003 SV650S to the VFR. Only got one 10 minute ride in before the cold weather set in. All tucked away in my basement apartment of my house. My wife didn't know for 2 weeks I had 3 bikes down there.
Sounds great, thanks for your comment!
Great video! Thanks so much for sharing.
I managed to change the spark plugs on my '09 VFR without removing the fairing or the tank -- within an hour. If you're already taking the bike apart to do the rest of the maintenance, I'd suggest following Kev's way. I was reading the Honda maintenance manual and it mentioned that you just need to lift the fuel tank up like you'd do for changing the air box. The right rear is a bit of a tight fit to remove the coil overs, but it's doable! And that Honda sparkplug tool is so helpful! I don't mean to hijack your video, since it's some really good material, but wanted to suggest a simpler way for people. Cheers!
Great tip bud 👍🏻
Just bought my first VFR as well. 1998 single owner 18k miles. Obviously 5th gen not 6th but good video, learned a bit. I would tackle plugs now and probably would have shied away before. I need to get her on my schedule so it was all pertinent, thank you.
Nice, glad you liked it! 👍🤓
Thank you so much for this video. My dad gave me his 2008 VFR and I was wondering how to do maintenance on the bike. This video was clear and well presented, subscribed!
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Just got my 2002 VFR a few weeks ago. Your videos are so helpful and informative. Thank you and your camera person for doing such great work👍
Awesome! Thank you!
@@KevsShed Hi Kev, How do you like the Silkolene Super 4?
I am thinking of trying the Super 4 or the Comp 4 XP.
Pro Honda Type 2 Coolant is a better choice than the 2 year life Hexeal coolant you have used here. It’s more expensive but lasts at least 5 years (10 years as a factory fill) with a more advanced corrosion inhibitor package, better freezing/boiling points, and is still silicate free to protect the water-pump seals. When I switched to it years ago I flushed with distilled water first to remove the old coolant.
I also recommend Shell Advance 4T Ultra 10W-40 fully synthetic engine oil for this model of VFR800 VTEC, finding it gives smoother running than the semi-synthetic oils I have used, especially at higher revs over the 6800rpm VTEC transition.
For burping the coolant it’s best to put the bike on the side-stand, making the radiator cap the highest point in the system.
Also better to use a socket than a spanner to undo the sump bolt to avoid damaging the sump casting.
Thanks for doing this video, helpful to me as a memory-jogger after a period away from motorcycles even though I’ve done these jobs in the past. And for leaving the mistakes you made in the edit… I’ve certainly learnt from all of mine!
Given me the courage to have a go and service my 1999 VFR800. Thanks.
Awesome video Kev! Next time you change oil--- cover the exhaust with a piece of aluminum foil. No Muss No Fuss! Keep it clean! lol
It’s a great tip and has been mentioned before! I’ll definitely be doing that in the future! 👍🏻
hi kev your video is great i am about to do mine this weekend. along with break fluid change. as no history with my 02 vfr. many thanks
Sometimes i watch videos from across the pond, just to learn an older version of the English language. Yes, i am being , " Cheeky" , so be bloody nice, pick up your Spanners, and Crack on ! ( Before any haters might comment, my ancestors are 80-90 percent from Britain, Scotland and Ireland , so yeah :)
Haha, love it! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks Kev. Just serviced mine today following this top man
ahah! All the VFR's "piss" the coolant a long distance! I guess all of us just learn it the hard way :) Good videos, Kev. Thank you very much for sharing!
I use somethig called an "air lift" to fill the coolant. no need to run the engine, It will also tell you if you have a leak in the coolant system, You use "shop air". You put 25 inches of mercury vacuum on the system. You shut the system off. If the vacuum holds, you have no leaks. Then you hook up the filler hose, put it in a coolant source, and turn the system on. When the coolant vcuum reached zero, the job is done.
Thank you, I find your video's on the VFR extremely helpful.
That’s great! Thanks 👌🏻😎
Hi Kevin, awesome video, will be doing the same complete service and replacing both camchain tensioners, your videos are awesome and so helpful, Thank you very much, regards, Johan
Thanks. I enjoyed that very much. Im looking for a vfr800 right now, and wanted to see how easy they are to work on. It seems that most jobs can be done at home- and you have encouraged me to buy a torque wrench ad a set of JIS screwdrivers, too!
You won’t be disappointed with a VFR, hopefully my videos will help you keep it in tip top running order! 👌🏻
great video....don't know what I would do without Kev's Shed
Good day, Kevin. Thanks so much for the video; in-depth, thorough, and well put together. Appreciated very much. Looking forward to the valve clearance video, especially for the VTEC.
Un trabajo excelente y muy bien explicado.me gustan muchos tus vídeos y me ayudan mucho con el mantenimiento de la vfr 800,para mí una maquina casi perfecta.gracias por tu trabajo
Thanks for the helpful tips and tricks. Keep up the good work! You've given me motivation to work on my 2007 VFR 800.
Glad to hear it! 👌🤓
Thanks for a helpful video Kev, nice to see my old K&N airfilter being put to good use 👍🏼
Cheers dude 👌🏻
Thanks for this. Really helped with what to expect before I did the the service on my 2008 vfr.
Good one as always, I find that pouring coolant in very slowly you will not get air in
It’s impossible not to have air in the system as the thermostat is closed. Simply running the bike up to temp will allow the water pump to push this air back up to the filler neck.
I have been toying with the idea of ST 1100, with a VFR, because they weigh less. Rode a 2003 VFR yesterday. It was very quick for a 800 cc bike. It had a a Sargeant seat, Heli bars and some other aftermarket parts. Sadly its too much weight on my wrists, plus i had shoulder surgery this summer, so i will keep my ST for now.
I know what you mean about the weight on the wrists. i have since done a couple of videos regarding bar risers, a Gen-Mar set and a Moto-CNC top yoke conversion, check them out! 👍🤓
Fantastic videos Kev, don't suppose you could tell me where the thermostat is so I could
Good vid as usual Kev, good camera work as well, very helpful when you can really see what's going on. Thanks.
Cheers mate, glad you liked it 👍🏻
honest,clear advice.thank you for your great vids
Really enjoying your comprehensive contribution to the DIY VFR800 maintenance corps of knowledge, big thank you Kev!
Would you mind sharing what kind of spark plug tool is that?
Cheers Kev, you done me a turn today. Thank you fella.
Glad to help👌😎
Hi Kevin. Great Video again, like everytime! Thank you! I've shared that on our German VFR Group.
✌🏼Stefano
Awesome, cheers buddy 👍🏻
2:47 I did my 2004 VRF800 oil change for the first time myself last night, and I broke off that piece as well 😂
Thanks for the videos of vfr, helps a lot with my bike...
I was told from bike store to use full coolant as the mix with the water over time can make the water pump to fail and not last as long.
Your bike store employs idiots clearly! 🤦🏻♂️
Hi kev just wondering what do you do with the old coolant how do you get rid of it. Good video very informative .
Great video Kev but quick question please,
I see you mix your own coolant and use 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Question: what ethylene glycol do you use please?
I'm reading not to use any with silicate in it but just wondering what you use to mix it yourself?
Cheers for any help in this matter Buddy.
Fantastic video and thanks for linking the parts that you used.
I am looking to buy one of these bikes so it was great to see how easy it is to work on.
Why when you re-filled the coolant does it come out green straight away, is that the old coolant causing that or a chemical reaction?
It’s just the old coolant, there’s still a little left inside.
love your videos. Helps me out a lot with my VFR800
Good see you again. Great movie 👍
Thanks man! 👍🏻
Excellent video! Greetings from San Antonio TX!
Hello there!👌😎
You are a life saver Sir. Superb content.
Hi Kev, Thanks for your hard work with the VFR800 videos. I've just bought a 2003 VFR800 VTEC and your vids are so helpful!
Can I ask though, your oil level sight glass is the same as mine as it looks like there's crud/sludge behind the glass. What could be done about that? Any suggestions most welcome. Thanks again Kev.
Great video Kev, really enjoyed it, thank you. For idiots such as me, could you perhaps put in your synopsis the bits used? Like brands of sparks, oil, etc? Obviously feel free to ignore!! Thanks again, James
I will do mate, as soon as I get home I’ll add direct links into the description 👍🏻
I have added all the links to each of the items used in the video. 👍
@@KevsShed thanks Kev, fabulous
Being a perfectionist I find it quite hard to watch this video but I have no choice 😀
Hi Kev, could you please provide a link for the coolant used, the one in your description is no longer available. Much appreciated and thank you for the content that makes the jobs very easy for us to doA
Updated, thanks for letting me know 👌
Nice one Kev thanks, where do you get your trusty copper seals from mate, specific sizes you purchased or a mixture in a box? Do you have a link for those? Thanks for the speedy reply 🤟
@@RideToLive102 I always keep a couple of these boxes around the Shed as they are useful for all sorts of things from Sump plugs to brake hoses, high pressure fuel lines etc. ebay.us/XCYdMR
@@KevsShed both products you have updated us with in these comments seem to be flying off the shelves suddenly, Where's your credit haha, thanks for all the info top man 👍
Great video Kev, thanks for sharing. Maybe worth considering adding chapters so viewers can skip to the appropriate section?
Hi Kev. I love your videos. Looking forward to the valve clearance vid.
How come the coolant is blue going in and green coming out?.
Weird one eh!
It'll drag any remaining old coolant out with it too, which was green in this case.
@@KevsShed sorry Kev just seeing this now.
I get what you're saying.
Basically flushing out the old.
Thanks
I am about to buy a 800 VFR just like the video bike ! I forgot to mention brake fluids . Would be nice to see someone show how to Bleed HONDA's link brake system . Both my xx blackbirds need brake & clutch fluids dropped out. Battery, forks & air for a ( full service )
Already done mate 💪🏻
Kevin brilliant Channel and so helpful. Really don’t understand how you don’t have more subscribers. I had a leak in radiator which got fixed (after third time just picked up second hand one!). However did the full coolant and issue I seem to have is that right side radiator has a lot of steam coming from that side and temperature went up to 101…. Not sure what it’s suppose to be but turned bike off as was worried I’d cause damage…..any ideas or what would you suggest?
101 degrees isn’t really that hot for a VFR to be fair, I often see that kind of temperature when sitting in traffic. Are you sure that the steam wasn’t just overspill from the coolant top up? Once the thermostat has had a chance to open, the level should drop, then allow the bike to cool and top up the coolant to the top of the neck again 👍🏻
Great video Kevin. Really nice clear video and explanations timings etc. Just wondering something, I have 4l of 10w40 semi synthetic oil for my car in the garage. Can I use it in my VFR800 vtec 2005 or does it need to be bike specific? Thanks
No do not use car oil in your bike! Car oil contains friction modifiers that will play havoc with the wet clutch on your bike. Additionally, as bikes use the same oil to lubricate both the engine and the transmission this is also a bad idea. Car oils are not engineered to cope with the shear stresses that a motorcycle transmission will place upon them. In short, always use an oil of the API and JASO specification as recommended in the bike manual. 👌🏻
@@KevsShed thanks Kev
Thanks for the video. Whats the size of the two washers you replaced when changing the coolant?
Kev, Halfords are selling the NGK Iridium plugs for a £5 instead of £20.
I know dude! Great price, already stocked up for next time but it'll be years before I need to use em! 👍🤓
@@KevsShed Cheers for the vids Kev, they've been a godsend, I've just drained my abs braking system today
& I'm in the process of replacing the brake fluid but its hard when you don't have an assistant lol
It looks easier to just pull the coolant hoses apart under the motor. Would that work? Looks like the low point of the system.
If you prefer, I just like to demonstrate the method that the factory manual describes 👍🏻
Hello Kevin, hope you're well. Thank you for all your videos, it's perfect !! (English is not my mother tong, sorry in advance for that). When you refill the coolant, you start the engine without the cap on. Can we do it with the cap on (waiting for the good engine temperature) in order to do not have all the fluid squirt out when it's warm? Thanks for your answer and all the best!
Yes mate, you can. The only problem is that you won’t be able to see when the thermostat has opened and you would also have to wait until the bike has fully cooled before removing the cap again! 👍🏻
@@KevsShed Yes, make sens. Thank you for your quick answer, ok i'll try and see what'll happen then... Ride safe & see you later! Thx from Switzerland :)
@@KevsShed Hi, i used the same method as you. Worked well, thx again!
Thank you very much for this video. I'm replacing the air filter this weekend and found your instruction very useful.
It's been a long time since I replaced spark plugs in a car (I've gotten lazy! Plus I bought an electric car :) ). The last time I did I was told definitely to grease the spark plug threads. How would adding grease or anti-seize change the torque of the plug? Obviously I would not want the plugs to seize.
The reason is because there’s less friction between the two materials and far more force can be applied into the plugs preload when using thread compound or copper grease. The preload is the ‘tension’ between the plug and cylinder head threads that gives the friction force to stop them coming loose. You could end up over-tightening them by as much as 20% which is easily enough to break them if using an anti seizure agent. This applies to anything to do with torque-wrenches, always use torque specifications ‘dry’ unless stated otherwise.
Additionally many spark plugs across all brands have a ‘trivalent plating’. This is the silver coloured finish on the threads of the plug and is specifically designed to offer corrosion resistance. The coating can also act as a releasing agent during spark plug removal. Spark plugs are installed at manufacturer factories dry, with absolutely no use of any anti-seize compounds. There has been many instances of over-tightened spark plugs because of the use of anti-seize including a few people that I know personally. This has resulted in an increased risk of the spark plug actual fracturing.
@@KevsShed Thank you very much for the explanation! I will be replacing the spark plugs next year, so this advice will be essential when I do. No grease on the threads!
Cracking video kev, shall be utilising this soon when I get abit of servicing done on my VFR👌 and I couldn't tell your ex forces at all mate 😂🇬🇧👍
I’m not Ex mate! 😉
I was under the impression you were mate, still serving? Or am I talking out my arse 😂🤷♂️
Yeah still serving chap 👌🏻
How did you know?🤔
Ah shame i was hoping you would show how to remove the fairings in order etc... Did you ever do a video on that? Otherwise great content Kevin !
I will do that very thing as a few of you have asked now! 👌😎
Excellent as always Kev but just wondering if you have any tips for the fairing well nuts. Mine just spin around and make it really difficult to get the plastics off?
The body of the well nut should go through the panel, if it spins then it's not in the correct place I would think! It's a strange one as I have never experienced that problem before myself!
@@KevsShed they’re all in the right place, thought the panel from the outside and into the retaining hole but they just spin around in there with the retaining bolt. Last time I had to reach underneath with a vise grip to hold them. Are they possibly being over tightened? Brilliant channel by the way, I show my dad who’s a retired fitter and he regularly nods his approval (and he’s very particular)👍
@@robertburke4275 That is strange, perhaps they are just a bit old and worn, they can be found on eBay fairly reasonably though. Thank your Dad for his nod of approval! ;)
Cheers👍
hello first of all thank you for your maintenance videos im getting a vfr soon and just want to familiarize my self. I have a question and hopefully u can help me. I am just wondering if its possible to to change the shift pattern to gp shift? thank you!
Just bought one great to watch,
Did I miss ? you not installing a new fuel filter ? Also drive shaft change out fluid ?
Hi Kevin! Thank you so much for this great video! My 2004 VFR800 has recently started to run hot up to 132 degrees Celsius. I am worried that there might be a blockage or that the thermostat is not functioning properly. Dot you have any advice for me?
It could be several things. Is there a sufficient amount of coolant in the system? Is it fresh? Have you removed the thermostat and tested it? Failing all of that, it could be a blockage of some kind however that is extremely rare unless there is significant corrosion inside the system.
Is the fan switch working. Also check coolant level in plastic container. You can buy a Haynes service manual cheap
I didn't notice adding anti-seize paste on the threads of the spark plugs to prevent the plugs from getting stuck
What an informative video. Thanks Dude
Thanks man 👍🏻 please subscribe for more motorcycle videos including many with this bike! 👌🏻
Hi Kev. I just did the same service you do here today. I ran the bike with the coolant cap open like you did,blipped the throttle a few times. The level went down eventually but i didnt have enough coolant. Need to get more tomorrow. But my fan did not start. I ran it to 112c but fan not starting. Always started before??
Kevin brilliant video. One question, need to take left radiator off as leak, would you do a full coolant flush or could I just take inlet and outlet pipes off. Need to send away. Appreciate any thoughts …not. dIYer bit 8 -12 weeks wait to get any bike mechanics to look at it for me…crazy!
Just take the pipes off, replace the coolant lost, it'll be perfectly fine mate. 👌
Thanks Kevin for such a quick response. A new subscriber
Excellent guide. Thanks for sharing :)
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Kev. Just did a service yesterday. I Just did the filter fairly tight by hand. Would this be ok. Thanks for the vids
That’s what I would normally do to be honest, I usually just tighten it as tight as I can physically get it by hand. Never had one come off or leak yet! 👌🏻
There was a post on the 800 FB group not too long ago about having the inside of the rads checked, as apparently Honda painted them and you get paint buildup around the exits, have you ever checked them? I assume it won’t be in pieces anymore by now but I’m toying with the idea of getting them double checked at some point!
Mike, that's a new one on me to be honest, I have never heard of that! As it happens I have a pair of brand new rads sat on my parts shelf ready for the day that they fail so I'm not overly concerned! :)
Kevs Shed it was certainly a new one for me also! I’ve got more important things to do first anyway.. such as a shiny new regrec 😀
Has your kit arrived yet mate?
Kevs Shed sure has came a week or so ago, dropped you a PM when it did! Just decided whether to get Honda to fit it now or my autoelectrician given he needs to do some work anyway on my camera wiring
@@IsMeMikey Ah yes, so you did! I think that you may find that a Honda dealer is reluctant to fit non Honda parts to a bike to be fair mate, they would certainly refuse to warranty the work. You would probably be better off getting a capable auto-electrician to fit it. Shouldn't take more than an hour! 👍
Cheers Kev another top vid
Thanks kev. Great video always make it look easier for us to do. Think am going with a hiflo filter. And got plugs and genuine filter also using motol 5100 10w 30. And caught my knuckles few times with the fairing lol. Also do you suggest to replace the copper washer also do you have the coolant you use. As I know honda best to use for the alloy heads is it. Maybe am wrong. Can't wait for the valve one. Keep them coming thanks again 🙂
The copper washers can be re-used if you are trying to be as thrifty as possible but they must be annealed prior to refitting. To be honest, with them being so cheap, why not fit a new one! So long as you use a high quality Ethylene-Glycol based coolant, mixed to a concentration of 50% coolant to 50% distilled water then you won't go wrong. Just ensure that you don't use straight tap water as this is a sure-fire way to allow corrosion and limescale to form inside the water jacket.
@@KevsShed yes very true. I replaced some fairing bolts. And the 2 lower fairing push clips as been so long in there the push part didn't work lol. So got extra too. 🙂
Great Videos Kev.
Glad you like them! It means a lot! 👍🤓
At 40.50 those of us around the age 50 mark had to pause the video and take a quick sprinkle 😁
😂👍😂
excellent video. learned a lot
Glad it was helpful! 👍🤓
Hi Kevin!
Me again...
I have serviced my vfr few miles ago with a 10w30 synthetic Silikolene. Bike has engine noise when around 65°then stops. Not CCT problem.
My question is: should I go back to a 10w-40 like the one you've used?
Do you reckon could solve my issue?
Thanks and as always great support from you!
Cheers
Well that would depend upon the engine noise to be honest! I very much doubt that a slightly thinner oil when up to temperature will make enough of a difference to cause engine noise. That said of course, I wouldn't have opted for a fully synthetic oil myself, I prefer to use Semi-synthetic personally.
@@KevsShed thank you for your reply!
The thing is that it is very weird as noise. It comes not when the engine is cold but between 65° and 80°, then it goes away and don't come back.
Would you be so kind to listen to it and share you thoughts?
I could post a video and send you the link.
Let me know!
Btw I have completed a full bleeding of brake system as you suggested me once and no more issues with DBS!
th-cam.com/video/aa8kg8ztEdk/w-d-xo.html
Amazing video thank you!
Glad you liked it!
£15 for a sparkplug is a steal. In Norway they retail for £40/each.
That’s pretty crazy! 😬
@@KevsShed Yeah, I asked a local shop for service with valve clearance check and the spark plugs alone was £170 in the service cost. That's why I like to do things myself on the bike. Oh, and we don't have MOT on motorcycles here :-)
@@tbarmo I got iridiums for £30 for the set
@@roadwarrior8560 I have already replaced my spark plugs. I ordered them from the UK on ebay. Thanks for the offer :-)
Hi kev. Cant see a link for the brake caliper pump. Thanks. 🙂
You'll find it here mate. th-cam.com/video/WXIgkEP_vb8/w-d-xo.html
@@KevsShed thanks 😊
Have you done a starter valve sync?
Not yet but watch this soace
Fantastic! Thank you.
i noticed that you haven't got the snorkel in place. but the flapper valve is still connected. is there a specific reason for this?
The flapper is blocked off mate. Blocked up with tape and then the hose refitted over the top 👍🏻
Kevin just wondering if you have used Harpic x10 for cleaning exhausts? Seems like a lot of positives but risks also..would welcome your views
I haven’t personally, only because cleaning exhaust downpipes isn’t high on my priority list! I know plenty of people that have done so and also know that there are claims about the chromium being stripped out of the stainless steel! I doubt anyone has actual real world evidence of downpipes being damaged in this manner however!
Thanks awesome and informative
Glad it was helpful!
My VFR 800x is somewhat clicky / loud when running warm.
Im detecting no issue when riding, do you think replacing the CCT should be done on a 2015 bike with only 16k miles?
quick question. How hard, from a scale of 1-10 would you say converting this bike to a naked would be? i'm especially curious about the front end (gauges etc)
It would be an extremely ugly naked IMO! To be honest I’m not really sure how difficult it would be as I’ve never given it any consideration, nor have I ever seen anyone else do it! Perhaps you’d be the first! 😁
@@KevsShed i've only seen one guy trying but ultimately gave up because of all the electronics in the front and the side radiators. i've seen though marvelous efforts from guys doing it to a 98-01 vfr800 with great results(in my opinion of course). is it really that much of a "mess" in the front?
Why did you undo flapper mod? Why is the hose hooked up?
I didn't undo the mod, I simply taped over the hose union and refitted the hose to stop it flapping about and any potential vacuum leaks.