Member Contributer B4V4 Posted August 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2015 3 months without a VFR but the drought is over. 1998 VFR, 108,000 kms (68,000 miles) so she's no spring chicken. A few bruises from a transmission issue but am looking forward to diving in. I was so close to pulling the trigger on a low-mileage 5th when this came up and just couldn't let her sit there (it does help that I do have a ride already - be it a cruiser). Black is also very rare anound these parts. More to come ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted August 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2015 Good on ya for saving her... Good Luck with the repairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted August 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2015 Congrats. Looks like you'll be getting to know her really well. Good luck with the affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted August 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2015 Good save! My 5th gen has 90,000km and runs like a watch. I refreshed critical bearings/bushings/chain/sprockets/tyres/pads plus suspension, so it rides like a nearly new bike. I test rode an 8th gen recently and it felt newer in the gearbox/clutch, but that was it. These things have great engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted August 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2015 HA! Leaving millions of dollars in upgrades on the table. What a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer B4V4 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 19, 2015 Finally buttoned her all down. Injectors cleaned & clutch bled, runs and shifts like a champ! Just in time to send her into storage for the winter. Now so looking forward to the spring! Will need to hit the side panels with some paint, decals & clear, but kinda liking the matt finish ... Oh and nice surprise, the bike only has 72,000 kms (45k miles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 19, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 19, 2015 From rags to riches!!! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Engine's just run in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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