sb955i Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hello All, Happy New Year! New member here. Thought I'd say hello 🙂  Had a '90 VFR750F RC36 for the longest time and regret to this day, that I sold it.  Finally scratched the itch and replaced it 🙂  Work underway on revitalizing a new to me '14 VFR800 FD.  Low mileage but a big dinged up and weather beaten cosmetically, so fixing it up,  bolt by bolt.  Hope to be on the road in the spring.  Work done so far:  - complete strip and cleanup, ACF-50'd - oil and filter - brake flush, new pads - sparks - air filter - bikepnr gps mount, Garmin wiring to battery - lithium battery - electrical connectors all cleaned and de-ox'd - bought a pillion cover and inserts and pulled the passenger handles - tried OEM, Delkovic and Coffman exhaust that came with it, jury's still out.  in progress: - fairing sent out for repairs and respray ( just nicks and scratches, thankfully it wasn't down )  to do when it warms up a little: - wheel bearing check - head bearing check - drive chain check and/or adjust ( I had to buy the wrench ) - wheel sticker removal - coolant flush - wheels powder coated - Michelin Pilots - power socket for vest - adjust the idle if needed - plates and insurance  and further plans after a few rides:  - sag adjustments and then possibly fork internals upgrade if needed. Had a really great experience with Progressive Spring upgrades on my old ST1100 - final drive sprocket ratios perhaps.. dunno, maybe I'm fiddling too much  I'm looking for an OEM quick shifter if anyone see's one.  Wondering if I can use the VFR800X quick shifter by just replacing the linkage rod?  Thanks to everyone for all the information on this forum, a really great resource!  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted January 4, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 4, 2023 Rough? It looks cleaner than anything I've ever owned! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I'm with bmart, that looks pretty clean. So does your garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Hingley Posted January 4, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 4, 2023 I wish my work area was that inviting, I would be eating supper there while I just stared at the amazing design and component fit on that VFR, Christ the hoses even follow the shape of the motor perfectly, and the design of the swingarm, super cool, very few of that Generation around here I can tell you that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb955i Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Thanks. Â I'm a bit OCD.. I'll admit it. Â Garage is currently slush and muck and it's driving me nuts. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR80025th Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Good luck and welcome. She's really torn apart I see. Great bike as u already know. refined and quality above most bikes out there. Stick to Michelin Road 5 or 6. Ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Congrats on your VFR and welcome to the forum! 🙂  I wish I had the time, patience, and skills to take a rough bike and nurse it back to health. I can do some basic maintenance and mods, but not much beyond that. Kudos to folks like you who tackle this and even more extensive projects! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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