Member Contributer vfr Posted June 15, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2013 http://www.fireblades.org/forums/general-discussion/79712-high-mileage-bikes-britains-highest-mileage-rider.html I was looking through some old bike mags recently and found this article in Bike May 2005. I find this sort of thing interesting as a motorcycle owner so thought I'd post some highlights.The fella in question is a courier called Stan, who was in his early 60's at the time of the article. His list of bikes is as follows, along with the mileage he put on to each:1983 Kawasaki GT550 - 15,000 miles1984 Kawasaki GT750 - 184,000 - "Worst bike I ever bought"1986 Yamaha FJ1100 - 30,0001987 Yamaha FJ1200 - 14,000 in 3 weeks - returned to the dealer due to excessive vibration1987 Yamaha FJ1200 - 90,0001988 Honda VFR750 FJ - 140,0001989 Honda VFR750 FK - 149,000 - knocked over at an airport, then traded in1990 Honda VFR750 FL - 852,000 - engine replaced at 440,000 after it blew its head gasket1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 C3 - 252,0001997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 D1 - 60,000 - written off1998 Honda Blackbird - 410,0002001 Honda Blackbird - 205,000 - current bike at the time of the articleSome mega mileages there, just goes to show those who worry about their bikes getting to 20 or 30k miles have only just scratched the surface.Some other info: Oil and filter changed every week - using Honda oil filters but 10w40 car oil - the cheap stuff (that's what he used in the 852,000 mile VFR!!) RK chains last far longer than any others - usually 80,000 miles A Scottoiler is used to keep the chain 'saturated in oil' Some more interesting points - we've had many discussions about oil and chains on here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 65,000+ on my 2004. Changing the stator and RR this week. Also putting on new DID 530 chain and sprockets. Stator went out in Yakima, bought a new battery, unplugged headlights and made it home 131 miles no problems. So far, replaced CCTs once and radiator fan motor, both easy fixes, had one valve job done, replaced, a few bulbs, lots of tires and brake pads. VFR= Very Fine Ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 15, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2013 Oil and filter changed every week - using Honda oil filters but 10w40 car oil - the cheap stuff (that's what he used in the 852,000 mile VFR!!) Some more interesting points - we've had many discussions about oil and chains on here.... Shhh, don't tell BLS about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Finally topped the 100,000 mile mark during this years TexasMac event on the Blue Ridge Pky. Was honored by the gang in a group support pic of what fantastic machines Honda built in the VFR! 2002 VFR w/100,645 miles. btw I change oil/filter every 6-8k miles and have run mostly Mobil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 15, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2013 Here's the spectacular moment !!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LBoX4LLG6Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Here's the spectacular moment !!!! Couldn't have been with a better group of guys to accomplish this awesome feet BTW!!! This was during the same celebration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 1995 ..254,000 km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2013 1995 ..254,000 km 157.5K miles Wow, congrats. Any major issues come up? I think we'll need some pics too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 two voltage regulators,.new dash back panel., 3 chain/sprockets.bunch of tires..2 rear shocks,2 sets fork springs.2 sets brake pads..Only things I've added are staintune low pipe and a zero gravity touring screen.I think this bike will outlast me.I also have 100,000 Km on the 2005.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2013 Welcome, doesn't sound like much maintenance for a 254km bike, usual Honda quality. What country are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks,Ontario. Canada, just north of Toronto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks,Ontario. Canada, just north of Toronto... Welcome, post some pics of the bike when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeffyjeff Posted June 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2013 Mikeym, Perhaps you can expand your poll to record bikes with over 100K, 150K, 200K miles. I read the article about Stan Wilson (the British M/C courier mentioned earlier), but would really like to see how many VFRs have hit these milestones. Thanks for the poll! Jeff J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Tmac 2013 102.JPG I've been at that pull off. I stopped there last year and took a picture of the sign and sent it to wera910 since it had his last name in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 ~122k miles at the time it toojk a deer out of this world without having the courtesy of asking me first. I will get the exact mileage next time i see the bike in person. '99, BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bassie Posted July 10, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 10, 2013 My 2K has 60000Km (~37500 mile), no problems what so ever. Only a few flat tires but other then that she runs like brand new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 2008 with 5600 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcdef Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Bought mine with 18.5k at the beginning of riding season now it just turned 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dustin Posted May 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 To bring this thread back from the dead: My 2002 will reach 50,000 miles/80,000 km by the end of May. But I actually had a question: Does anyone know whether the 6th gen odometer will register more than 199,999? Is it capable of displaying a 2 or beyond? I've been searching online for photos of 6th gens with 200,000+ but I've not found anything just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted May 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 As I type this, my '02 has a little under 78,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanyol Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 115,000 km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneman Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 2000 800FI.........65,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpaavola Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 127,000 miles on my 2001 VFR which I bought new, May, 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Conedodger Posted May 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2015 127,000 miles on my 2001 VFR which I bought new, May, 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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