DonovanJM Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Finally picked myself up a 6th Gen! I have wanted one for 4 or 5 years now. It's an '07 Anniversary edition. It has 48k miles on it. It's been on it's left side at least once but since I'm still relatively new that's ok with me. I'll probably get the plastic fixed and painted over one of these winters coming up. I'm not entirely sure what has been done to it. It has Leo Vince slip-ons. What's the point of two mufflers when the join right before them? Adjustable levers on both the clutch and brake. I don't see a name on them so they are probably cheapies but they seem to work. Carbon fiber front fender. Other than that it looks stock. I haven't delved to deeply yet though. It doesn't look like as if the previous owner had many passengers since he removed the rear pegs. It has been pointed out that it looks like I may be missing a couple lug nuts. I'm at work so I'll have to check in the morning. Hopefully they just are dark so they don't show up well. I'm not holding my breath though. Crossing my fingers that the lug nuts are just missing and the studs aren't busted. I haven't ridden it much but so far I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Congratulations! You are definitely missing two lug nuts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thank you! Yeah, I kind of figured, I can't tell with my zoomed in pics if the studs are messed up or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted June 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2016 Congrats DonovanJM. How many miles on the clock? Most important thing is how well its been cared for, good routine maintenance will keep them running well for 100,000 miles. Enjoy your new toy. Cheers. Grum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 It has 48k miles on it. I know it's had a valve job in the last few years. I'm not positive how many miles ago it was. I have the receipt at home. I hope it gives me a lot of trouble free miles. I'm quite excited that I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2016 Nice bike! (ok it needs a little TLC) Welcome to VFRD from across the pond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thank you! Yes, it does but for what I paid it was to be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Well, I checked on those lug nuts when I got and I do have 4 of them. 2 of them are obviously not oem but at least I have them all on so I can ride while I get a full matching set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2016 Welcome and PartsZilla.com for the lugs . 23 NUT, WHEEL (FUSE RASHI) 90304-SF0-751 $9.87 $7.99 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thank you for the link! I'm thinking about trying to find some black ones or maybe some locking nuts. Is there much of a reason for locking nuts? I can't imagine rear wheels are stolen much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Replace with OEM lug nuts. These are self-centering when you torque them on the wheel so it's best to go with OEM Honda for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 I thought if I made sure to get the 12mm x 1.5 ball seat it would center like it's supposed to. Is there more to it that I don't know about? I would hate to lose a wheel or cause a wobble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer LangoPTC Posted June 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2016 Welcome Donovan! Love the front fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 1 hour ago, LangoPTC said: Welcome Donovan! Love the front fender. Thank you! I think it looks good. Obviously I can't take credit for it. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jimbob Posted June 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2016 Sweet bike! I have always like the RWB models. Now get her all tuned up and come up to Nelson BC in July to have some fun! Check it out.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hey thanks! I'll definitely take a look at that hootenanny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted June 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hi DonovanJM. After seeing all this I'm a little concerned as to how the bike has been cared for. Do you know its history? Do you have maintenance records? Perhaps a good idea is to Base Line the bikes maintenance e.g. New oil and filter, air filter, coolant flushed, brake and clutch fluid replaced. Have the plugs been replaced? If in doubt fit new ones. At this mileage keep an ear listening for any timing chain chatter generally at idle, CCT's can start to cause issues around this mileage. Hope the bike gives you many miles of VFR enjoyment. My 2007 RWB was a great bike, loved it. (Staintune Exhausts fitted) Cheers. Grum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 No, I don't know it's history. I have a couple maintenance records from 2012 (I think). I'll have to check when I get home from work. I do know the valve clearances were checked but I can't remember what else was done at that time. I do plan on changing all the fluids and I'll add plugs to the list. Thank you for the suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Well, Grumman, I think your worries are well founded. I changed the oil, brake and clutch fluid and also took off the wheels to get new tires affixed. None of those made the previous owner look good. Take a look at the pictures. The drain plug washer was so crushed that I had to use pliers to hold it still while I unscrewed the bolt from it. They used RTV to seal it. The brake fluid looked like it probably had never been changed. This came out of the pcv. Those two non-matching lug nuts? Not the correct taper. Good thing I ordered some already. They should be here tomorrow. So not the best start. I'll get it straightened out. Plugs and air filter are next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted July 2, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hi DonovanJM. Good to see you are getting the maintenance side of things sorted. Have to say it makes my blood boil when I see crap like this, to remove and replace a sump plug is the simplest of things, screw the thing in all the way by hand then nip it up with a socket, do it that way and you'll never even need to replace a sump plug washer! Some people shouldn't get within arms length to a spanner. I hope the sump drain hole is NOT cross threaded which would explain the use of silastic!!!! Sort out the maintenance bugs and hopefully you'll have a good bike. It's crap like this that makes me shiver at the thought of someone else tampering with my pride and joy. Cheers. Grum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks Grum! I'm slowly getting her sorted. I changed the oil yesterday and haven't seen a so I'm thinking the threads are good. Spark plugs and air cleaner are next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted July 2, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2016 4 hours ago, DonovanJM said: Thanks Grum! I'm slowly getting her sorted. I changed the oil yesterday and haven't seen a so I'm thinking the threads are good. Spark plugs and air cleaner are next week. Don't forget the coolant, would imagine that's probably never been replaced. Just for info I've always used Honda Type 2 premixed coolant, it's silicate and borate free and will last for 5 years. If you were able to screw the sump plug in by hand then it's unlikely it's cross threaded and if it doesn't leak you're in business. Good luck with it all. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 I forgot to mention that. I did change the coolant too. I'm not sure how to tell if that was bad. It was green still. The overflow tank looked pretty grimy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 I got my lug nuts in! Now I can go for a ride! They aren't OEM but they are 12mm x 1.5 ball seat! Now I need to get a center cap for the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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