Guest GearDrivenDave Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hi, I have a vfr800 fix which was registered in Jan 2000. All docs and frame say it is a fix but most here mention that the pre facelift was 98/99... What month in 2000 did they bring out the facelift vfr fiy? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WERA910 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 post up some pics and we'll tell you for sure. Especially the instruments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted October 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 4, 2014 Are there "condoms" on the mirror stalks? This could have been easily updated by a previous owner but it is the first tell tale sign. Then post up pics of the top triple and instrument panel as suggested by the knowledgeable WERA910 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yes it has condom covers, no HISS either. Do I post pics through a third party website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted October 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 4, 2014 Add the pics to your gallery here (in your profile) and use the "My Media" button above as you reply to insert the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hope it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted October 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hope it works It did indeed work. From those pics it looks like a 98-99 model and it may have an aftermarket header (perhaps a DSS or Delkevic unit to replace a corroded stock mild steel part). Now that you know how post some more pics of the entire bike. Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yeah definitely replacement s/s downpipes but still stock muffler. Will the make be on the pipes? According to the paperwork that came with it, the downpipes were replaced in march 2012 for £350 (not inc labour)as part of a £1250 mot bill! Also changed was front bearings, battery, brake pads, spark plugs, gold chain and sprockets. Quite an overhall. I will take some better pics tmrw hopefully. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 5, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 5, 2014 Check the VIN Look for the letter in the middle For 5th-gens, W=1998, X=1999, Y=2000 1=2001. More here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted October 5, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 5, 2014 Simple check is does it have O2 sensors ? Looks like a 99 to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 After checking the vin its a X 1999. Prob a late one. Could take pics of it all day too! Had a good look at the downpipes and cant see any makers name on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 that header looks gorgeous!! and its the fast colour too (red that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Cheers mate. I love the look of them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viffviff Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Yr bike looks great btw. I also have a late '99 - yours is prob just a late registration to take the V5 to 2000. Mine's also in the fastest colour too...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rovari Posted October 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 7, 2014 Check the VIN Look for the letter in the middle For 5th-gens, W=1998, X=1999, Y=2000 1=2001. More here. thanks for posting! Great info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer HighSideNZ Posted October 7, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 7, 2014 They look like Motad headers to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Any way to tell for sure what make the downpipes are? For future reference or selling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 It doesn't have the instrument panel tabs in the top corners, nor the VFR script on the tach face, so it's definitely not a 2000-2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted October 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 17, 2014 A '99 should also have the manual starter valve lever on the left clipon - replaced by the wax unit on 2000 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Your bike looks lovely mate! Looks like a 98-99 to me too, from what I've spotted whilst on the hunt for one and reading up on here. Urgh. Still wish i could find a low mileage, immaculate condition 5th gen around me somewhere. Id be very tempted to trade my 6th gen in for one tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted October 21, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2014 I just found out where there is an 01 5th gen with 8,500 miles,it's been sitting a long time though and will probably need a lot of work,full givi luggage which I'm not really interested in apart from the monokey topbox rack,asking £2,800 without the luggage and racks.it has a gel seat also. I could see having to spend a fair few quid on suspension and tyres,it's silver though,I'd prefer red. are the 98-99 bikes better without the 02 sensors and automatic choke? To the OP,your bike looks fantastic,so sick that I sold my previous 5th gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaylor38 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I just found out where there is an 01 5th gen with 8,500 miles,it's been sitting a long time though and will probably need a lot of work,full givi luggage which I'm not really interested in apart from the monokey topbox rack,asking £2,800 without the luggage and racks.it has a gel seat also. I could see having to spend a fair few quid on suspension and tyres,it's silver though,I'd prefer red. are the 98-99 bikes better without the 02 sensors and automatic choke? To the OP,your bike looks fantastic,so sick that I sold my previous 5th gen. Best think fast mate, thatll be gone in no time! I nearly drive to London (4 hours each way for me) for a 2001 with 8k miles on for £3k i said id set off the next morning and pick it up, unfortunately somebody still got there before me and took it away. It was on autotrader for less than 48 hours. Agreed on the colour. Vfr's have to be red IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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