Now that we've been formally introduced...
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Squid
Joined: Apr 2010
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Now that we've been formally introduced...
Hi everyone!
Just got a new to me '01 VTR1000. 5000miles. New to the forum.
I'm sure I will be asking for your help frequently.
Been riding for 30 years - first V2 and first litre bike.
So far I'm lovin' the bike! I've had it a week, what problems should I look out for?
Cheers.
Just got a new to me '01 VTR1000. 5000miles. New to the forum.
I'm sure I will be asking for your help frequently.
Been riding for 30 years - first V2 and first litre bike.
So far I'm lovin' the bike! I've had it a week, what problems should I look out for?
Cheers.
.
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 380
From: Philadelphia, PA
Every time I ride mine to work I have to really fight it to get it to make that last right hand turn. Tends to want to go straight and speed up. I've checked tire pressures, alignments, gone over the brakes and bearings. TPS, PAIR, CCT, R/R, PIVLR all ok. I suspect it may be the dynabeads, but then someone on here told me to check the steering nut. Anyone ever experience anything like this?
Last edited by peterpanic; Apr 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM. Reason: bored
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SuperBike
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Big Lick
Every time I ride mine to work I have to really fight it to get it to make that last right hand turn. Tends to want to go straight and speed up. I've checked tire pressures, alignments, gone over the brakes and bearings. TPS, PAIR, CCT, R/R, PIVLR all ok. I suspect it may be the dynabeads, but then someone on here told me to check the steering nut. Anyone ever experience anything like this?
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MotoGP
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Phoenix, AZ
LOL besides all the things listed here, there are only 2 reliability concerns on the bike. Lots of options to upgrade, but only 2 things to watch out for.
They are the CCTs (cam chain tensioners) and the R/R (regulator / rectifier).
OEM CCTs are a wear item despite Honda saying that they are good for the life of the bike, so either replace them regularly with new ones, or once with manual ones. (APE being the most common mfg of manual CCTs). These going bad may not be super common, but common enough for me because when they fail they damage the engine and require an expensive rebuild that can be avoided easily.
The R/R is particularly bad on pre 01 bikes (no cooling fins) but even the finned ones are not perfect. (Uhci just had a finned one blow on him) Either get an aftermarket one (motovoltage.com or electrosport) or swap to a Yamaha R1/R6 one if you don't want to have to replace it after it strands you somewhere.
They are the CCTs (cam chain tensioners) and the R/R (regulator / rectifier).
OEM CCTs are a wear item despite Honda saying that they are good for the life of the bike, so either replace them regularly with new ones, or once with manual ones. (APE being the most common mfg of manual CCTs). These going bad may not be super common, but common enough for me because when they fail they damage the engine and require an expensive rebuild that can be avoided easily.
The R/R is particularly bad on pre 01 bikes (no cooling fins) but even the finned ones are not perfect. (Uhci just had a finned one blow on him) Either get an aftermarket one (motovoltage.com or electrosport) or swap to a Yamaha R1/R6 one if you don't want to have to replace it after it strands you somewhere.
Last edited by lazn; Apr 16, 2010 at 03:43 PM.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
As for the R/R, check the knowledge base thread here:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ad.php?t=14380
in fact the whole KB is useful:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...splay.php?f=40
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