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To our New Zealand and Aussie members. The celebration of ANZAC day is special in our hearts as we celebrate, honour, and remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms we have. Lest We Forget.

I just said goodbye to my Ol'Heavy. It was not easy but I'm happy because the young man who took her will be good to her and will most likely be joining VFRD soon. I will be much happier seeing her ridden. Looking back for a pic, I found this one. Appropriate because it was the beginning of the end. I loaned Andy my CB500x to join us on the PreRide. I ended up riding it one day and loved it in the mountains. The next year, Covid struck and I rode it while Rob rode Ol'Heavy. I became a much better rider on a bike that was 100lbs lighter and about half the horse power. It was really hard trying to get my old body back on the VFR. The other reason that the pic is appropriate is that it reminds me of the good times and great friends that have come from VFR ownership and membership here going back to '05. I will still be here for years to come, I hope, to continue enjoying the friendships.

We have all wondered how a vfr engine with forced induction takes this abuse right? Well at least I have! So to all those who have told me over the years that this is not going to last, the vfr can not handle this - you are wrong! No measurements have been done, I have just glanced over everything - season has started. This engine will be shelved waiting parts and getting ready for the next stage. A 17000km engine will be put in it's place. I don't have more time this week to tell the story but it will come 🙂 Have a good one guys - ride hard but mind your 3rd gear 😅

Hello from Northern Ireland! 👋 I'm back to riding after a number of years away (15+). Decided to cautiously dip my toe in the water about 6 months ago and bought a brand new Yamaha NMax 125 scooter. Well, put it like this, within 1 mile I knew I wasn't going to enjoy the slush box belt twist and go experience. I needed back on a geared bike! Before I'd stopped riding, I'd worked up from a CB250 superdream, through to a 600 Hornet and 929RR Fireblade. I finished up with a Z750 and 700 Ducati Monster before hanging up my gloves,. so I really don't know what I was thinking buying the scooter! I guess it was just nerves about finding my skills again safely, now that I'm a bit older and wiser. One of the best test rides I'd had years ago was on a 6th gen VFR800 VTEC. I owned the 929RR at the time and couldn't believe just how fun the 800 was. That engine note.... and the snap on/off VTEC was hilarious. So, my focus was on getting a clean VFR 6th gen. 3 failed attempts to buy later - 2 from a local dealer who promised to call me as soon as he had one coming in (but didn't) and a private seller of a 12k mile VTEC which I offered the asking price on. The problem though, I'm in Ireland and he was in England. Despite offering to send over proof of ID and a bank transfer deposit, he sold it out from under me. It was then that I spotted a lovely 5th gen 50th anniversary for sale locally and to my surprise... I knew the owner! I've known him back 20 years and he was ALWAYS a fussy owner. 24hrs later, the deal was done. Just 19k miles on it and in lovely condition. The proper 50th anniversary panels without a mark on them and the matching seat cowl I bought it on the spot! I'll freely admit.... the first run out didn't happen for a couple of weeks until the conditions were right. Bear in mind this is my 1st geared bike ride in probably 18 years! First issue was getting used to pulling the bike from the garage safely! No grab handles didn't help, but I remembered my bike lessons, leaning the bike into me a bit, one hand covering the brake just in case. Got geared up... got the bike warmed up.... then set off. Perhaps some might say I was mad after this time to go straight to an 800, but I knew full well that if I started on a smaller cc bike I'd hate it within hours. I never liked my 600 Hornet and always preferred something with more low down torque and longer gearing. I needn't have worried! I'd say it took about 10 minutes before I was right at home again! The VFR is a delight to ride and just right for where I'm at. I can short shift and just enjoy that rumble and whine of the cams... but give it the beans here and there. Just perfect! Previous owner fitted a voltmeter so I quickly realised that the charge system was NOT up to scratch! Discovered a TourMax R/R in there which seemed to be the well known weakness here. Stator tested well with zero ohms resistance on all 3 coils, so I'm currently mid way though installing a MOSFET R/R supplied by Kevs Shed which I'm sure many of you have watched on YouTube. Kev does a full R/R kit right down to the aluminium mount plate, silicone wiring loom and self resetting breaker. I've a new set of Bridgestones to go on as soon as that's done and a set of AS3 Performance stainless coolant hose clamps. I wasn't happy with how some of the mild steel fittings look under the fairings on inspection. After that, it's going to my local mechanic for a top to bottom health check. I plan to powder coat the forks and perhaps the side and centre stands. I've been ordering a lot of OE fittings to refresh anything that's either missing or showing signs of age. Whilst I aim to keep the bike close to original, those condom mirrors DID have to go! I've also talked to Scorpion exhausts and they are making up an OE look can with no branding so I can let a bit of that sweet V4 sound out without changing the look too much. As for that wee NMax, well, only 130 miles on it and I'd lose a fair chunk in depreciation to get rid so soon, so I've come to actually quite like it for what it is. Great for a quick run to the shops when the sun's out and room for a large bag of groceries under that seat! It's staying... for now. Thanks for reading the ramble... and I'll have plenty to ask over time no doubt 👍

Out of Winterization, installed a battery, primed the fuel system and checked the tire pressures... and rode the 95 for it's Spring opener. Nice rip in the Snohomish Valley after work and stopped for a beverage and some sweet potato fries at one of my favorites places, Duvall Grill and Tap Room. EDIT: WRONG FORUM!!! Sorry. I'm still leaving this here.

Well, after roughly six months of being able to ride again, primarily commuting, no "real" ride yet, but hey, at least I'm able to ride...or am I? Had another little hurdle thrown at me, hand surgery. Seems my left hand suffered from "trigger finger". For the most part, my hand worked like normal except when I used it in a fist for grabbing something. Essentially, it would "lock up" on me, and it was difficult to straighten my hand back out. Ironically, riding a bike and working the clutch didn't seem to be affected by this, so that was the good part. So last Tuesday I had it operated on. Figured it wasn't going to get better on it;s own, so I went forward with the surgery. I had two options, option 1, full anesthesia, option 2, local numbing and be wide awake. Well, after my "other" operation, I felt fully comfortable being awake for this one, especially since that was an option. So that's the route I took, numb the hand, and operate away. Much like my other surgery, the afterward was uneventful and believe it or not no pain! None, not even a little ache. There is some discomfort when making a fist, which is encouraged, well, at least to move my hand like normal as much as possible. That to me was expected, as the affected area was a bit swollen and I did have a sutured wound. Although I technically still ride in this current state, I am encourage to not ride until at least 2 weeks from the surgery date, so not a 9 month wait like the last one. So with dealing with a bunch of "life" stuff and work, I at least have stuff to occupy my time, and it's already been a week, so this time things seem to be moving faster at least. On another positive note, I helped a friend of a friend acquire a 98 5 Gen for $2,900.00! It was listed and was located about 10 miles from me so I went to check it out and if he didn't want it, I was going to buy it! Well, he ended up buying it and I helped him get it freshened up, as it had been sitting for a few months. There was few little pieces that needed attention, that I was able to fix/resolve for him and while he and I were talking, he tells me that not only is he a ski and snow board instructor, he also does motorcycle training. Well, needless to say, we became fast friends! I agreed to help out on a few other things and he said he would give me some one on one rider training, so I took him up on that the Saturday before my surgery. Let's just say, although my street skills are good, I can definitely use some "training" time, I am a little bit rusty after not riding for a while. Oh yeah, prior that Saturday morning we went to the 'Cars and Coffee' at the American Honda HQ in Torrance, CA. Anyway, good to be alive folks! IMG_3358.MOV.mp4

Found this earlier. https://www.pressreader.com/uk/classic-racer/20190416/281625306673348

Very few bikes look cool without some cash and talent. More cash requires less talent while more talent requires less cash. Seb's naked bikes look like MONEY but we know how they got there.

The RC46 crank case & major assemblies are taken directly from the RC45 which in final race trim was putting out 195rwhp @ 14K/rpm. The only major parts difference was the pistons & Ti conrods & the crank+cams being timed differently. The big bang RC45 crank is timed at 0 degrees, such that it acts like a pair of V-twins joined together. And the 2mm shorter stroke allowed for the higher race RPM. That setup creates huge loads, the VFR's 180 degree crank is much kinder to the cases & bearings. Due to the total lack of RC45 crank case spares, race teams use 5th gen crank cases with the swingarm pivot ground off. They then bolt straight in to RC45 frame and all RC45 innards just drop in.

May '93: Cherry blossoms at Beacon Hill park made a good backdrop for this shot of the new-to me '91 VFR750.

So my wife's Nephew had asked me before Covid, if we could ride to the Isle of Man for the TT races. Unfortunately the world got in the way & so we were trying to do it this year, but as they say we missed the boat. So I suggested the Classic TT, but he could not get those dates. Next suggestion was the NW200 in Northern Ireland, where I used to live & still have some old friends. So my friend Leigh (Red VFR750 4th gen) Nephew Dave (Kawasaki Z900RS) & me met up near Birmingham & one overnight Ferry from Liverpool to Belfast later on Wednesday night, took a ride up the A2 coast road on Thursday morning, which is both a great road & has fantastic views & scenery. Stopping at a few places & at one of my favourite places Ballintoy aka the Iron Islands from Game of Thrones. Or a very good Place fishing spot 👍 Cut to the chase and we watched the Thursday evening races from my friend Paul's house on the course. How close to 180mph bikes do you want to be ? Watch out for the slip stream trying to suck you over the gate. If you see the helicopter shots from Thursday you may see the Blue & Red VFR's in his garden 👍 Friday, no racing, so a free day. Caught up with my sister & my 94 year old mother, (just to explain the random pic), paid a visit to the Joey Dunlop Memorial garden in Ballymoney & tried to get to Joey's bar (but the queue for the bar was 50 deep) then off to Magilligan Point, who knew they built a peer & have a ferry there now? When I was a teenager there was an old fella with a couple of DUKW's "Ducks" that he would drive over to the other side, if you were brave enough. Pics of the cliff I nearly rode my C90 off many years ago 😳 Saturday we viewed the races from Portrush along the coast road to Portstewart. Apologies for the camera work or lack there of 🤷‍♀️ A leisurely start to Sunday with a proper Irish Fry breakfast followed by 100mile ride back to Belfast via the west & south sides of Loch Neagh (the largest body of fresh water in Europe) & back via part of the Ulster GP course & pits. Ferry back overnight & a 200 mile ride home today along the England/Welsh border via Iron Bridge (I'd never been there before). Best of all NO rain for the whole trip, 650 miles for me 👍 Enjoy https://share.icloud.com/photos/046rSuWK5ScNKefUAItcKEqkQ

For those who have posted WTB listing. Do not proceed with any transactions at the suggestion of new members who provide email address (that are supposedly real members email address ) stating that those real members have what you are looking to buy. The email address is not that of the real member and it's a scam .

About 50 miles today. This bike has not rolled the miles that it should lately, all on me. Staring at the RC in the garage I often say to myself that if I'm not going to lay down the miles, I should sell it. But then I ride it. No way! Today, back in the garage, trying to straighten my knees ...

Greetings from Finland I thought I'd put here a little of what has been done to my beloved motorcycle over the years, especially in terms of power increase. the first two pictures show the difference between the old configuration between the Delkevic and the original exhaust. other mods are the same. -PAIR valve mod, Flapper mod, and airbox mod -O2 sensors bypassed -Power Commander V -Air filter Pipecross -Iridium plugs -LeoVince Slip-on. Dynorun 2023 in the picture shows the changes made during the last year. Other mods are the same except the original headers catalysator cut off. -cylinder heads are lowered by 0.4mm -intake camshafts 8gen. -Air funnels all long. In a week there will be another attempt on the dyno. Changes to the old one. -intake and exhaust camshafts have been increased by 0.8mm more lift -adjustable camshaft sprockets -exhaust camshafts 6gen the camshafts are 4 degrees later -intake camshafts -8gen the camshafts are in their original position -V-tec system deactivated -airbox modded (own design) -Modded Delkevic 4-1 headers to 4-2-1 headers (1 Cyl-4 Cyl. pipes same Collector and equal length. 2cyl-3 Cyl. pipes same Collector and equal length. ) 2/3 cyl. pipes are 10cm longer than pipes 1/4 cyl. I don't own a tig welding machine, so the exhaust pipe seams are welded with a mig and stick machine and it looks like that 🙂 I haven't been able to do a test drive yet, because the arrival of summer is late and it's too cold outside to go for a ride. My english is bad so i have used google translator

Horrible to hear the creator of this project passed away! He did a great service to this community! Sadly after many life events I am late to the group buy for this header purchase as I was to the rapidbike group buy...Possibly one may pop upon the classifieds one of these days but for now it looks like lextek is the next best go to with...

Hi buddy. Finally got the sliders on. See pics regarding spacing. Getting on/ off gives no interference with shins or knees. However, during riding and coming to a stop, you might knock your shin because you're likely to hold a leg forward prior to planting. The sliders are actually really, really good. But the instructional pdf lists they can be fitted without removing the fairings... Not this callsign... and there's a floating spacer on the inner left frame side, so trying to locate bolt was a little frustrating. Fairings off - piece of cake.

Finally got her back on the road today, after laying her down year and a half ago, replacing the PC2 that died w/PC5 and remapped, repairing rear shock that was clogged from pieces of the bump stop from running to much preload, replacing rear brake MC, and getting the emulsified family of mice out of my swingarm... It wouldn't bother me as much if i had laid it down on the left side. Patina? lol Always proud to follow a Mohawk post...

So spent most of today putting my rear end back together. Took wheel to local tyre shop to get tyre put on, they did if FoC 😁 👍 Then reassembled the axle & disc, needed different washers as spacers due to 800 & 400 axle having different cutout for disc mounts. But we got there. Fitted axle to the hub & tighten everything up to the correct torque & axle spins freely 👍 Then connected the rear caliper to the brake hose & hung it from the rear of the bike to bleed it, much simpler with the bleed nipple at the top. Remembered to put something between the pads to act as disc spacer. All bled up very easily, hardest part was keeping my mini reservoir topped up, 2 full pumps & its empty. Then bolted caliper in place & put wheel on the bike & torqued up the wheel nuts. Removed centre stand whilst bike warmed up & took it for a brake test up my dead end street. All good, rear brake works & wheel didn't fall off 😂 Get an MoT Monday/Tuesday & then some test rides 👍

Got my modified Crossrunner (same as VFR) axle back. Shortened then threaded so I can use my custom cushdrive & VFR400 brake parts. Thus keeping my chain & sprockets the same. Should get rear end back together this weekend 😁 Ready for MoT next week & NW200 trip on the 8th 👍

Yeah eventually I am going to buy all of the plastic for mine or try to repair the ones that are still savable. I was just wondering if there are cheaper alternatives. I like the stock look but at this very moment to put it back on the road I'll probably just throw on the damaged fairings so I can ride it until I can afford to put new plastic on. My brother knows how to paint and offered to help me once I have all of the parts.. I have owned my Honda Magna for 7-8 months and really like the V4 in that bike so I went out and bought this one. It might take some time and money but I think this bike deserves a second chance. Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate it.

Great news Duc. Speedy recovery. I fully understand the frustration from post operative blues of not being able to ride for lengthy periods. Nice partnership with your mate, rider training in exchange for bike help. I find it one of the joys of motorcycling, always learning and refining technique and smoothness, whether or not I achieve my goal is debatable! Great motorcycle porn shots! Guess you'd never want a faulty "trigger finger" with a six shooter in your hand! Take care and best regards.

Up for sale is my gorgeous VFR 800. I bought it late of 2020 with only 2800 miles on it. It was bone stock. Over the last few years I've made some tasteful modifications. Pazzo levers, Heli-bars, Puig screen, Two Bros. can, EBC-HH pads, Sargent seat, black and gold RK chain and sprocket. Changed out the 23 year old brake and clutch hoses for HEL lines. (Don't even ask what they cost). Had DMr re-valve and respring the rear shock for a 200 lb rider. Front forks were serviced, re-sealed and re-sprung accordingly. Replaced the fork tubes due to some minor pitting. Every fluid on the bike has been flushed at least once. Bridgestone Battleax's have plenty of life left. Replaced the plugs and air cleaner out of boredom, and the Yuasa battery is one season old. Always garaged and on a tender. All the fasteners, bolts and push pins are OEM correct and in place. I have the stock muffler, hoses, complete tool kit with spanners, both keys, rear spring, grab handles and hardware. I should have the stock clip-ons somewhere. Small rock chip on left fairing, and a couple hardly visible scratches on the lower right fairing. Asking $6000.

Never been an issue with all 4 VFR800's I've owned with after market exhausts fitted, 1200 shouldn't be any different. O2 sensors means ECU runs in closed loop, so air to fuel ratio is continuously optimized. Think you're worrying about nothing. I'd probably go back to the OEM type airfilter if it was mine! Good Luck with the bike, take it for a good test ride. Check it's maintenance history. Coolant change, brake and clutch fluid replacement - should have had a few of those! Oil and filter, etc. P.s. I'm sure there was a rear wheel drive unit issue recall for the early 1200's. Make sure this has been done.

As for the fault code , I solved it by installing a new compatible ECU unit and all works great. The previous ECU was for 2003 vfr which is not fully compatible with 1998 vfr . Thank you all

1986 VFR750F with CBR900RR fork. Wanted more ground clearance. Triple tree 19mm gullwing. Stock ignition lock and fuse box are in stock location.

I never had the opportunity to ride an RC45, but I did buy an NC35, so I can pretend... Never mounted them, but I have a set of the (TSR?) double-sided kevlar exhausts (which I prefer aesthetically over the double-barrels), which I will definitely fit "someday"... Ciao, JZH

Replaced the front cam chain tensioner lifter. Someone who calls themselves a mechanic, in their infinite wisdom, thought it would be a good idea to hold the gasket in place with a bit of sticky tape. And you guessed it the sticky tape covered the oil feed hole. WTAF. Anyways I'm thinking that most of the noise came from the sloppy head 😏😀 of the lifter rather than the weak spring.

The FJ is alive, started good, didn't run that good at lower rpm at first but did start run better, did a Sync that might have helped. Insurance is on from tomorrow so will do a spin on it, hopefully starts tu run better. It's been sitting almost 2 years, carbs been dry thro. However definitely have to many motorcycle's, so it's also listed. I had a few plans for it, but will not ba made, limited time as funds and just want to put all efforts on my RC24 VFR750 Ashame in one way but you can't have it all, and enjoying the Bandit 600 very much, only like to find a OEM muffler/silencer for reasonable money, the current aftermarket one is to loud for my licking, I guess I'm getting old 😅

Thanks for the replies guys.... I ended doing what boOZZIE recommended. The exhaust nut actually came off really easy. The left rear was the toughest to get to but with swivels and long extension it was a piece of cake. Now to get my staintune mid pipe expanded to fit over the header outlet and I can put everything back together. Nick

Yes. I always expect a new helmet to be tight. It will adjust to your head and cheekbones, and you will adjust to how it feels. Far better than a lid that starts too loose. In the worst case you can change pads. And...I bought an AGV K6 S last year, and posted a review here on VFRD. I'll try to find it for you but the short answer is I love it so far. Light weight, field of vision and build quality.

Judging by the phrases used in his post and the general description of the starting point, I don't think either one of those options is in the budget. You could just buy a pretty nice 94 thru 97 for less money. Naked maybe. But if you want it to not look like ass, then usually any "budget" naked build is out too (imo).

Here's a 2001 with 17k miles listed locally for $6k. It's high but the seller is probably not in a rush and can lower the price as needed. https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75107544 I say list yours at 5-6 and see what happens. You can always lower it. That said, I offer the following for reference: I bought a 2001 in 2021 with 20k miles for $3,000. Pretty clean overall just needed some refreshing. I considered this one a pretty good deal. I bought another 2001 6 months ago with 39k miles for $2500. Not as clean, needed more refreshing. This one was more of an ok/fair deal for what it was. Last year there was a 2001 on cycletrader with only 1200 miles listed at $6500. Very sensible price given the miles. It was super clean too. It would be rare to find another one with miles that low or lower. Things that help get top dollar: -bike should be detailed, waxed and exceptionally clean. If we're claiming near showroom it should look like it. -new(er) tires, recent fluids, etc, especially brake fluid for anyone that knows the annoyance of properly bleeding linked brakes. -any and all documented service history available, receipts if you have any in a folder. Both keys if you have them. -all mods documented in the ad, stock parts included if you have them still. -should include OEM grab handles, rear upper cowl (that covers the seat), OEM windscreen, owner's manual and tool kit -any issues or defects documented/photographed. Pointing out a few small scratches is a good thing if that's literally all there is to point out. It emphasizes that the rest of the bike is in great shape and no surprises for potential buyers. -Several GOOD pictures in sunlight (It's amazing how many sellers don't take the time to clean up a vehicle or take good pics.) -a short but well written for sale ad, bullet points not paragraphs -priced reasonably given current market. These bikes live between $2k and about $6k with most falling in the $3500-$4500 range. Several factors determine what it will ultimately sell for. There's a price that will have it sold in minutes, another that will have it sold in a day, and another that will take weeks, and another where it won't sell at all. Decide what you would be happy with, add a little wiggle room and see how it goes. I have sold many vehicles to the first person who came to look at them by having them clean, sorted, well presented and fairly priced. Most of my vehicles have sold quickly. Some too quickly. Some took longer, some I had to lower the price a little more until the right buyer appeared. Just gotta get the right combination of factors to get it done. This is one that I recently spent some time refreshing and cleaning up over the winter. It's not worth $6k, but would probably sell quickly at a reasonable ask. Not for sale though. 😉 Cheers, Justin (click for better resolution)

2015 Honda VFR Intercepter Deluxe- One senior owner. My wife bought this bike for me for my 70th birthday and it has been garaged since new. Health issues require that I give up riding. The Deluxe model of the 2015 Intercepter includes Traction Control, Anti-skid Braking, Self-canceling Turn Signals, Heated Grips, and a Center-stand- items which are not included on the standard model. Mileage is 24,218. Bike is in like new condition with the exception of very minor plastic damage on left side. I dropped the bike at 0 mph while attempting a u-turn on a narrow dead-end street (don’t always rely on your GPS). Rear seat cowl and rear passenger grab handles have never been mounted but are included. Equipped with Michelin Pilot Road 4GT tires with just under 2000 miles of use. Dual port USB charger and voltmeter installed as well as 1 inch handlebar risers. Located in Denver, NC (just north of Charlotte) post id: 7737270774 posted: 6 days ago

Hi Mello. Thanks for the info. Saw his name on the member list. I don't want to join the ST-owners forum, but if you're on it? Can you send him a PM, tell him to get back to the real forum! VFRD misses him. Cheers

If there is decent airflow through the radiator then the bike should sit at/near the thermostat opening point of 78-80C or 176F irrespective of the ambient temperature. When you get stuck in traffic (no air passing through the radiator) the temperature will rise to around 100 (212) and should cycle up/down as the fans switch on off. To get higher than that would suggest maybe the fans don't work or the thermostat is stuck. Let's assume the cooling system is full and the reservoir has a decent volume as well (you checked that, right?). If the radiator stays cold when the engine starts and then suddenly gets too hot to touch around 176, the thermostat probably works. If the radiator gently warms up as soon as the engine starts, the thermostat is probably jammed half-open. If the radiator never gets hot, the thermostat is probably jammed shut. Check the fan switches itself on around 212F and off a few degrees below that. Some have altered the fan wiring to put a manual bypass switch in place, so if you are going to get mired in traffic you can start the fan earlier.

Not sure if this has been posted on VFRD but long time VFR specialty product company Tyga Performance is now selling full RC30 conversion kits to suit 4th Gen VFR750. All bodywork, subframes, infill panels, exhaust system... the works. Even a replacement fuel tank. They look incredible and are literally plug and play. Bodywork Set 1, GRP, Painted RC30, RC36-2 RC30 Style, Street | TYGA-Performance The interest in this kit on the Facebook "RC/RVF Replica Group" is immense and a lot of bikes are going to be converted, so now's the time to grab a 4th Gen. Especially a cosmetically challenged one.

Gentlemen, I give you VIN# 00089. Looking nearly as good as the day I brought her home from the dealer back in May 2001. She's not perfect, but I'd say the time spent in the garage has paid off nicely. Cheers, Justin

Finally got this project under the pressure washer, now I can better see what's going on. Plenty of frame polishing, parts refinishing and painting/powder coating, fork seals, fuse block cover, new rear tail light (help a brother our here if you got one), glass seals on the instruments seem to have a problem as water just got in there when I washed it. Wheels have to be cleaned up as It sat in the woods for a while, rear rim has a small spot of rust, brakes are gonna need a full rebuild both front and rear. Now the engine, turns freely but certain it's gonna be milky mess as penetrating oil seeped right past the plugs, guess we will know more tomorrow as I get into it. The carbs are a mess a run thru the ultrasonic will tell us the direction on that. transmission however looks perfect. Tires are almost brand new. Rear suspension cleaned up bright red on the spring...happy dance 🙂 still looking for a set of front lower side fairings that won't drain my bank account.

I have a gas tank for a 87 VFR700 has 1 small dent no rust in tank. Email me I can send some pictures.

Is is becoming a nice bike again 🙂. Rectangular instruments ...? Maybe trivial, but did you tighten (42)+(43) to right torque?

...I bought this lightly used 2 year old VFR750, and haven't been without a Honda since then; several VFRs and a handful of VTR1000F. I'd bought the bike late that afternoon, and being early March it was a dark, damp first ride to visit my folks. I'd love to have it back, and in that condition.

Nice one Grum. One of our many bike trips to northern France and Belgium on Remembrance Day. Lest We Forget.

Maybe this will help

Typically I'm a Shoei wearer (Currently a GT-Air2) but over the past few years I ventured out to other makes. Schuberth was my first step into both another make but also into a modular helmet. I bought the C3, then the C3 Pro, I skipped the C4 and C5 and went with the AGV Tour Modular. In between that, I also bought the Schuberth SR1, and found a screaming deal on the SR2, so I bought that model too. These two were my track day helmets and the SR1 proved to be a great helmet but ultimately sacrificed itself for me in a high speed crash at the track. I actually came out pretty unscathed, other than a dislocated pinky and torn up gear, I came away walking upright and no limping. Along this time frame, I saw and fell in love with an AGV K5S and bought it on the spot. I know, I know, get to the point D! Other than the first C3, which had a little "hot spot" in the forehead area, which broke in after a few weeks of riding in it almost daily, all of the helmets had a very snug fit. They still do, but they're slowly getting more "wiggle" room but not enough to feel unsafe. My daily helmet is the AGV Tour Modular and the street/sport helmet is the K5S, and off and on I'll go back to the Shoei. But if I'm being honest, I really prefer the AGV helmets over the Shoei now. For some of the same reasons mentioned above, light weight and great field of view. If/when a helmet feels a but too tight, I'll wear it around the house for a while and see if I start to feel fatigued or if I stop noticing the feeling. One of my Shoei helmets, which I bought online, was like that. I was at that time, was in between sizes, so I went with the smaller size but immediately new I went in the wrong direction. I wore the helmet in the house for about 15 minutes and new by that time, it was the incorrect size. Returned it and got the next size up. Still snug but not overly tight. Anyway, I hope this was helpful.

This is the exact same thing as I did. Thanks

I payed mid $3K for all of mine. They have more than that in suspension components alone. It's not about the money.

Best not to dismantle the wax unit. Clean it up with wd40 and a brush - an old toothbrush perhaps. Clean the linkages on both intake banks.

My dad would always tell me my car was worth whatever one person was willing pay on any given day. As to your low mileage example, the mileage will be a big plus but if the services all need to be performed, it's considerable these days and will bring that value down. There's a '00 5th gen in my area that is listed for $6500. My '07 with every farkle you can put on one is listed for $5700. I listed it here on VFRD for almost a year at a lower price and got zero replies. VFR guys are cheap sob's. I can say that because I'm one of you. I will gladly lower the price when someone shows some real interest. Unmolested 5th gens are harder and harder to find so you should get some interest. Start high and just be patient. Could I interest you in a 6th gen?😆

Shit loads to anyone who knows their motorcycles

OK Lorne. I didn't go back far enough (the end of my digital photos is ~ a little over 20 yrs ago). However, here's an action photo of me about to drag my knee, wearing, obviously, ATGATT. I challenge all here at VFRD to name vehicle brand as well as engine. Cheers!