98Taylor Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hi all, I'm Taylor, I'm new to the forum. In august I bought a well-kept '98 VFR 800 from the original owner with just over 5k miles on the clock. Battled reg-rec issues for much of the fall, but got that sorted after lots of lurking here and on the other VFR forum. Thanks to everyone who posted such useful info. A little about me, I've been riding for a couple years. My prior and first bike was an '04 Buell Blast. I also have an '09 Tacoma and '67 Chevelle in the garage, both of which I like to wrench on and modify. I do most of my own maintenance on everything, and plan to do the same with my VFR. I'd say I'm a competent shadetree mechanic. Looking forward to getting to know you all and maybe meet some new riding friends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted December 30, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted December 30, 2021 Welcome, you've found the right place. Some pics of that would be great. Makes me wonder what the lowest mile 5th gen remaining has on it. About 5+ years ago there was one on ebay with less than 100 - an accessories manufacturer had bought it as a fit-model for its products. AFAIK it never surfaced here on VFRD so its fate is unknown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted December 30, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hi Taylor and a warm welcome to you (like about 38degC where I am). As Cogswell states, better post a nice pic of your ride or we won't believe you 5gen is a fantastic bike once the electrical gremlins have been sorted, sounds like you're well on the way to achieving that. A Very lucky purchase by the sound of it. With 5k miles on the clock its just about due for its first service!! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Contributer Grum Posted December 31, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted December 31, 2021 Ah yes, vey nice. Bound to give you endless miles of joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted December 31, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted December 31, 2021 Formerly of MA, but escaped! Enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 31, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted December 31, 2021 Welcome to VFRD from across the pond Been to MA a couple of times in the previous millenium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 31, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted December 31, 2021 Welcome. Beautiful and precious bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR80025th Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Nice choice. Welcome from Toronto Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Wald Posted January 3 Member Contributer Share Posted January 3 Welcome in the neighborhood (from CT) ! Nice ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DannoXYZ Posted January 3 Member Contributer Share Posted January 3 Greetings & Salutations!!! Long time ago I lived in Boston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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