My new toy (D reg VFR400R)

[ROB_NSR]

Theres this stuff I got once to fix a cylinder head, cant remember what it was called tho, like liquid metal but it was like a stick, the inside layer was black and the outside was grey, you cut off the ammount you need and mix it together with your fingers til it warms up then slap it on

It worked for a while on the head, might be worth a try, ask at your local motorfactors for some high temp liquid metal, thats how I ended up with it!
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[Whosthedaddy]

I'm sure that Ram_Doom was thinking of using something similar on his ZXR400 when he cracked the engine.

EDIT: Ok, just checked, it was a stud that had sheared.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=91086&highlight=
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Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy

[Mark_petty]

[Mark_petty]

I'm not sure how big the leak is but what about this sort of stuff:

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LEAK-FIX-for-petrol-tank-radiator-oil-tank-mower_W0QQitemZ160039073279QQihZ006QQcategoryZ20594QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Not sure if it will last on the heat of the engine though.

There must be something out there
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[Rides: Suzuki GSF600sx]
[CBT: Passed] [Theory: Passed] [DAS: Passed]

[Kram]

I'll get photos of it tomorrow, as it's my day off, and also pop round B&Q to see what I can dig up.

It rode so well today too
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[Bullet]

any sort of chemical weld would be a bodge and wouldnt last in my opinion. youve got the proof of that with one failed bodge on the crack allready. only sure way to fix it is to replace the engine case, or get it welded.... welding shouldnt be too much money, if you drain the oil from the engine i rekon you could get it welded in place without having to strip it. have to take it to a proper ally welder though, joe blogs in the local backstreet garage with his arc wont be up to it
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nonstop unicorns vomiting sunshine pills into a rainbow toilet
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past: ZXR750 J1, K1 & H1, GPX600R, Yamaha Radian. present: ZXR750 J2, SP-1, CB350

[Kram]

Found some metal epoxy which was recomended to me, from a mechanic friend, and filled the crack... it's reduced the oil leak, but not stopped it.

So when I went down for my MOT I had a chat about it, and the mechanic said to get some araldite, and make the crack wider, so that I can fill it easier with araldite and all will be fine.

But on a good note.....

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IT PASSED MOT

Got an advisory on the front brake slightly binding, but me and the mechanic agreed that it's becuase they look like new pads all round and haven't been bedded in yet .

So time to get a look at insurance, and the thing they call tax
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[Kram]

All road legal now.

brilliant
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[ROB_NSR]

Great stuff!

Whats it like then?
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[Kram]

Weird!

Completly different ride to the FZR (especially with the hydralic clutch).

Still a few things i need to work on:
Neutral light stays on
No light on rev counter
Speedo seems inaccurated - it's in KPH but looks like it's had a MPH convertor, as riding at 30, on the clock is 30MPH...

but then 120 comes round to quick:S
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[Whosthedaddy]

Nice one

So finally after a little sweat and tears the old girl is back on the road.

The clocks just need a new bulb, if the oil leak is not too bad then just keep an eye on it and top if needed, as for the neutral light not sure there maybe just a faulty switch or bad connection, just remember to let out the clutch a little to make sure that you are in neutral when stopping.

Enjoy the last few days of dry weather before winter comes and spoils the lot
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Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy

[ram_doom]

[Whosthedaddy]

You live and learn

What did it go for in the end?
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Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy

[ram_doom]

[ROB_NSR]

Try unplugging the wires on the clutch lever first, that would be the easiest to change so best to start there!

I've unplugged them on mine and I'm leaving them off, it makes it easier to find neutral!
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[Kram]

Finding neutral is no problem what so ever. The bright green light is the pain in the arse not to fussed about it though.

need to get the rev counter light though:s
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[Whosthedaddy]

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=94124

Try something a little chavish

I will
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Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy

[Kram]

Wouldn't be able to see sh$t with them...

Must try it

:Edit: just been in the dark, windy, and rainy.

It's my speedo that has no light not the rev counter.
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[Im-a-Ridah]

Soo which is faster?

A VFR 400 (NC24 or NC30) or a FZR 600?

[ram_doom]

[Kram]

I miss the FZR600 so much. (though it is still sat in my drive, taxed and insured)

The VFR400 will make do till I can get enough funds to get another bike, quite a pokey little thing.
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[Whosthedaddy]

[Kram]

lol.
If ya need any parts, give us a shout. my FZR was my first sports bike, and the power and handling were brilliant (although not compared to newer bikes)

My missus liked it too. (due to vibrations)
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FS1E -> SR125 -> CB400N -> CB650 -> FZR600 Genises -> VFR400 NC21 -> CBR900RR Fireblade -> Renault Clio 1.4

[Whosthedaddy]

[Im-a-Ridah]