CZshooter Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 First of all....i dont own a VFR...yet....... Just got into cycling after not sitting on one for 35 years.. Just turned 50....mid life crisis i guess....bought a well used 1988 Sportster 883. brought it back from life support, and loved it so much, that i bought a 2002 Road King so i could haul my wife around. Road King runs good, reall good (cams, bored, headwork, etc), but the Sportster is slow, and a bit short for me...planning on selling it. I'm 6' 225 lbs Started looking at sport bikes, but finding most look way too small for me, and came across the VFR....looks to be comfortable enought, with enough power to make me happy. now to find one....I'm a mechanic by trade (farm eqiopment), and like stuff basic and simple. Especially when stuff gets some age on it.. Just dont trust fuel injection, brain boxes and wiring to last forever, and dragging a older bike to a dealer is not something i really care to do. Carbs are simple, and reliable for the most part. So i'm thinking Gen 5 then?. Good machines? areas to look for when checking one out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted July 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2016 5 Gens are fuel injected. The 4 Gen (94-97) was the last carb model and is a 750 not an 800. That being said, the 5 gen (98-99) year models would have cat-less headers and an enrichment circuit (choke lever) rather than the wax units of the (00-01) years. Other than that they are close to the same bike in every other way. Personally I prefer the 3 Gen (90-93) over the 4 Gen, but that's in the looks department. That being said, the Achilles heel of almost all year VFRs is the stator/RR, or more appropriately, the wiring between the two and the wiring to ground connections. Maintain and/or update these elements and your probably looking at a life time of riding enjoyment. Not to mention the beautiful ear candy these bikes produce, especially with an aftermarket exhaust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZshooter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Lots to learn.. Im finding a number of 1995-2002s in the $1800 to $2500 range locally, need to sell the Sporty to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 There is a white 93 4th generation VFR 750F for sale on the Pittsburgh craigslist for $1500. includes repair manual and extra plastics. I have a 94 and can assure you these have stellar motors despite it being a 750. These are a 750 on steroids. You wont find a better motorcycling bargain anywhere. If you want thrills, the VFR 750 will satisfy. I have no connection to the seller. Bike located in E Mckeesport PA https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/5655349156.html Ed in Pgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted July 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Tman said: There is a white 93 4th generation VFR 750F for sale on the Pittsburgh craigslist for $1500. includes repair manual and extra plastics. I have a 94 and can assure you these have stellar motors despite it being a 750. These are a 750 on steroids. You wont find a better motorcycling bargain anywhere. If you want thrills, the VFR 750 will satisfy. I have no connection to the seller. Bike located in E Mckeesport PA https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/5655349156.html Ed in Pgh The one in this pic is a 3 Gen and looks to be in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZshooter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 That is sexy! looks like a whale of a deal.. i REALLY need to get my Sportster sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZshooter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 70,000 miles though....what problems start to crop up at that kind of mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZshooter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 i found a 94 with 28k locally for $1,850 why are there always deals when you can't take advantage of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted July 21, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2016 46 minutes ago, CZshooter said: 70,000 miles though....what problems start to crop up at that kind of mileage? Based on quite a few members here and on VFRWorld, 70k is a drop in the bucket! I recently helped a member change his brakes and bleed the lines on his 2002 with 191k miles! Yes, miles. And it felt pretty solid when I took it for a spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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