Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted May 30, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2020 Hi, I just picked up a black '98 VFR800 this week from a friend who recently retired. I've liked these bikes since the first 750 Interceptor and was happy to finally get such an iconic motorcycle. It is my first 4 stroke, I have been riding an RZ350 for the past 22 years. That bike is an ever evolving project so I am happy to have another one that I can just get on and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstehman Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Hi Dangeruss!Welcome to The Best place on the Net for the VFR!Pics are greatly appreciated!! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer slowbird Posted May 30, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2020 Welcome fellow Ontarionite. Post some pics of the VFR for us all to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer raYzerman Posted May 30, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2020 Welcome.... yeah we need pics! Where in Ontario if you don't mind me asking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted May 30, 2020 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2020 That's what it looks like after riding it home, I haven't had a minute to do anything with it yet. 54 000 km on the clock. It'll need tires and probably a chain to pass a safety so I'll do those first. A buddy has some new M7RR's that he doesn't need and they are the right size, so that's covered. I was thinking of a 520 conversion too since I'm doing it. As far as location I am south west of Barrie. Thanks for the welcomes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 31, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Dangeruss said: That's what it looks like after riding it home, I haven't had a minute to do anything with it yet. 54 000 km on the clock. It'll need tires and probably a chain to pass a safety so I'll do those first. A buddy has some new M7RR's that he doesn't need and they are the right size, so that's covered. I was thinking of a 520 conversion too since I'm doing it. As far as location I am south west of Barrie. Thanks for the welcomes! The 5th gen looks great in black, very nice! Wow, a Kerker pipe too! Ok now, you gotta post pics of the RZ350.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted May 31, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 31, 2020 Welcome to the asylum. Although not the fastest color it is the best generation. You obviously have great taste in mc's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted June 1, 2020 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2020 Thanks Max. Here's the other one, for mello. It's on the table getting new pipes fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted June 1, 2020 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2020 Here it is last year at Mosport with its original owners TZ; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 1, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2020 15 hours ago, Dangeruss said: Here it is last year at Mosport with its original owners TZ; Oooo! That Yamaha look very cool. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted July 13, 2020 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 13, 2020 I have been riding this for a bit now and finally got it fully licensed this week (took advantage of the COVID laxness and rode on a 10 day trip permit for 5 weeks 🤐). I had already changed tires and ordered a 520 kit, which should be here tomorrow after 4 weeks with USPS and another 2 weeks with Canada customs. I had to do the steering head bearings for the safety inspection so I went with the All Balls tapered rollers, changed fork oil and threw in some EBC HH pads while I was at it. I’ve got to say my favourite thing about it is the sound, it’s truly one of the most iconic sounding bikes ever made, and it will get me in trouble. When I started the steering head bearings I was trying to decide how to support the front end and had an epiphany. I enjoyed telling my wife “I told you I’d use those again” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 13, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted July 13, 2020 Is definitely getting a workout . . . I had no idea Canadian inspections go as far as the steering head bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 What an inventive way to keep the front end up sans forks. Kudos! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dangeruss Posted July 13, 2020 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Cogswell said: Is definitely getting a workout . . . I had no idea Canadian inspections go as far as the steering head bearings. It varies heavily based on the mechanics experience. Tires, brakes, lights, fork seals, no frame damage and no suspension slop are the main items. They’ll call you on a worn or neglected chain too. The bearings did have grooves at straight ahead position and felt a bit notchy, so they were due. No sludge came out of the forks which was a nice surprise, I was going to rebuild them this winter but might not bother now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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