Beck Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Are you guys really having trouble with ethanol mixes? Because I've had absolutely none.. I recently started my bike for the first time in two years, same gas was in the tank the whole time and it didn't miss a lick, I even rode it till it was gone without issue..I did pull the bowls first, and they were clean as a whistle, so I proceeded. You probably still had %100 gas still in it. Nah, we've had ethanol blends at pretty much every pump around here for well over 5 years, and even then, we have all been getting blends for a LONG time, they just started telling us about it recently with the rise of ethanol based fuels. The "gas-a-hol" deal has been going on since what, the 70's? Just a way for corporations to have a higher profit margin.. +1 here in SF. Never had problems with ethanol blended fuels here in northern CA Beck 95 VFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 The owners manual says the 94-97 VFR fuel system is designed to work with up to 10% ethanol, so the issue wouldn't stem from hoses and seals being eaten as I've heard can be the case with some older bikes. But I do see people having a lot more problems with fuel gumming up carbs when sitting for too long these days... probably as a result of ethanol blends. Either way... I would almost state carbs as an advantage. Smooth throttle response, less electronics to deal with (nice for project bikes), and less fuel injection induced possible weirdness (lean running under small throttle openings, surging, jerky throttle response at low speeds... etc). Some might argue these things make the bike more fuel efficient but I get 5mpg average better with my 4th gen than my 6th gen. Positives and negatives for both I guess. Back to the topic at hand... did you end up buying it? You got me on fuel injection "surging, jerky throttle response at low speeds " no argument there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer apexandy Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 You got me on fuel injection "surging, jerky throttle response at low speeds " no argument there. And to be honest I didn't experience a lot of these "issues" on my 6th gen, but in general I think we see a lot more of these issues with fuel injected bike than carbed models. I have just always found it funny how some riders seem to think buying a newer fuel injected bike is going to be this world changing revelation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer panamawing Posted May 19, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 Dutchy had it right on! Look at her and if she moves parts no other bike does......the red head sure felt good and right, she had me before she let me ride her.....see her again in a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 .....see her again in a week! You just rode out there to test ride? Completed the deal? Back in a week with a trailer? Photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer panamawing Posted May 20, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2013 .....see her again in a week! You just rode out there to test ride? Completed the deal? Back in a week with a trailer? Photo? Yep, just rode out to take a look and the owner let me take her for a spin! Deal is in progress! I better check the tires on my old trailer! And here are few photos! It will be a long week, but I know she will be sure with the wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2013 She's looks good ! ! ! May be TMac next year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2013 Any marks on the very bottom part of the frame spars? A nick there (from clutch or brake pedal) means -at leat- a tip over. NACA's are the best and in red, the fastest!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer panamawing Posted May 26, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2013 Thanks for all your help folks! Redhead is my garage! More questions will be coming I am sure after we get to know each other a little better! Oh how she whines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2013 Wow - beautiful 4th gen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2013 I can't remember the last time I saw 4th gen plastic that nice! Good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mznyc Posted May 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2013 I've owned a 4th,5th,and 6th Gen.My '95 was the best of the lot.As said before,it has the smoothest and widest powerband of all of those,the 5th is very close but has a small opening glitch in the FI.The 6th is like a middleweight ,got to rev it to get real power.Bike looks a lot sportier with the handrails removed and seat cowl on. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestOfBen Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 SWEEEEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorin128 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Great looking bike ! Enjoy each other through all the revs and all the bends ! Best wishes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted May 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2013 Wow. Factory stickers and everything. Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dgordon Posted May 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2013 The 4th gen is really gorgeous. Enjoy your new ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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