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by E.Marquez
Wed May 15, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help need pic of a motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1927

Re: Help need pic of a motor

MacV2 wrote: Tue May 14, 2019 6:47 pm Any good..?

s-l1600.jpg
Close,,,,,, I might be able to photoshop out the manifolds and the hoses ...but that is what i was hoping to avoid as its time consuming, and Im not great at it in any case :lol:
by E.Marquez
Wed May 15, 2019 10:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help need pic of a motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1927

Re: Help need pic of a motor

Or... https://www.ecosia.org/images?q=vtr+1000+engine Take your pick... if you look at the pic I posted and the description you'll see none of the pics in the link you posted really fit. This was a long shot... but Id rather have a motor in the visual reference than just a line drawing depiction of...
by E.Marquez
Tue May 14, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help need pic of a motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1927

Help need pic of a motor

Folks, Im trying to make a visual that explains a way that seems to work well to install the carbs But I need a picture to work with. Side view of the motor, no carbs, CCT's, rubber carb manifolds. Something like this VTR motor pic help.jpg White background would be best, clear focus, good lighting ...
by E.Marquez
Mon May 13, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MMS GEN III MOSFET kit NO WIRING WORK NEEDED
Replies: 14
Views: 6157

MMS GEN III MOSFET kit NO WIRING WORK NEEDED

GEN III MOSFET Kit now available. No more soldering, no old OEM wiring harness used.... All new cabling from RR to stator & battery Gen III stator cable.jpg (Note: cable is not in installed position) new kit update.jpg (Note old kit pic , new Stator cable for the kit in the 1st pic) Gen III Plug...
by E.Marquez
Fri May 10, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Coolant
Replies: 3
Views: 1542

Re: Coolant

Keywords to look for is "Aluminum safe" and "No Silicates" / "silica-free" / "Silicate Free"

Silicates are (can be) abrasive and over time can contribute to wear
by E.Marquez
Tue May 07, 2019 9:46 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Aftermarket Radiators
Replies: 1
Views: 969

Re: Aftermarket Radiators

The "Racing Radiators from GPI and other brands all seem to be of the same design and size, meaning none of them fit as a bolt on and all take MODs to the fan and bike to them fit and function correctly. http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=42518&p=464589&hilit=While+I+...
by E.Marquez
Tue May 07, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Location of Diagnostic connector ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4053

Re: Location of Diagnostic connector ?

Hi all, Thank you for response so far, please see link to product, https://www.amazon.co.uk/IDEA-Motorbike-Indicator-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B077XNYK3Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=24OK7ZLVXGLN3&keywords=vtr1000+firestorm&qid=1556267111&s=gateway&sprefix=Vtr%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-2 Product state...
by E.Marquez
Mon May 06, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Cylinder head / gasket failure
Replies: 13
Views: 4088

Re: Cylinder head / gasket failure

So I've got coolant filling up the oil in the sump.i think it's head gasket failure but I'm away to rig up a thing to pressure test my head's.liners look ok.engine was running ok. Checked head and block faces..seem ok.just wondered if the water pump seal failed would that be another route for coola...
by E.Marquez
Mon May 06, 2019 9:16 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Cylinder head / gasket failure
Replies: 13
Views: 4088

Re: Cylinder head / gasket failure

From this very forum https://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/technical-discussion-28/cylinder-head-gasket-leaks-why-35134/#post407810 The cylinder head gasket was leaking very slightly. So I put out a distress call to Roger Ditchfield -- the guru of VTRs. Very happy to have him reply and he said there...
by E.Marquez
Mon May 06, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Location of Diagnostic connector ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4053

Re: Location of Diagnostic connector ?

Hi all, Anyone know the location of the Diagnostic Connector, ( data link connector ), supposedly Red and 4 pole. Apparently you can plug in a Gear change indicator, straight in to this Bike is a VTR1000 Firestorm, year 2000 Your help please. Either your not working on a Honda VTR1000F (which does ...
by E.Marquez
Mon May 06, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Location of Diagnostic connector ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4053

Re: Location of Diagnostic connector ?

Wicky wrote: Mon May 06, 2019 8:03 pm Sure it's not a bit of kit for VTR SP / RC51 with Fi
SP / RC51 uses the same GPI as the VTR, in the three brands of GPI I use.
by E.Marquez
Sun May 05, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fuel leak, hard to start
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Re: Fuel leak, hard to start

Took a hose off and fuel pissed out, even with fuel tap turned to the off position. I can use the all balls repair kit instead of genuine Honda yes? You can use the AllBalls kit, I choose not to based on my experience with them on our 90 bike training fleet. I use them on the training fleet because...
by E.Marquez
Sat May 04, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fuel leak, hard to start
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Re: Fuel leak, hard to start

Would this be a busted fuel tap leaking fuel into the vacuum hose? Likely yes, and so the cylinder is getting raw fuel. With engine off, remove the hoses from the fuel petcock, see if you get fuel dripping to confirm...If so, rebuild the petcock using the OEM part set COVER SET, PETCOCK 16953-ML0-0...
by E.Marquez
Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another Speedo face replacement thread
Replies: 0
Views: 1713

Another Speedo face replacement thread

Because sometimes you just have to do it, because you can. Even better that it was an actual MOD for the betterment of the bike, topped off with because you can. HUGE shout out to Wicky, without him this project would have been dead in the water before it started. VTR Speedo, easy to read on the 199...
by E.Marquez
Fri Apr 26, 2019 5:22 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: speedo face removal & replace
Replies: 78
Views: 52108

New speedo face with corrected input

Well ya I’m stoked It’s here I’m waiting till morning to install Ya right ACA784BB-3FCD-4284-926C-F278D5875F1B.jpeg Fit perfectly Pouring rain right now, so will go out when I get home tomorrow and calibrate the speedo for the new range Just to close this out yesterday I finally got time to make ad...