Hawkeye Driver

I’ll delete the rear fender. Maybe replace mirrors with bar end mirrors. Pig tail for battery tender is OEM as is a USB port so no need to mess with that stuff.

It’s f’ing cold here right now. I’ll try to post up a video clip this weekend.

Fuel tank is under the seat so no idea how to add capacity. More would be nice but it is what it is. Only 3.4 US gallons.

Biggest complaint on the early FTRs was the fuel mapping. A lot of complaints. Reviews on the 2022 indicate that’s been sorted out. Minor bits were also the foot pegs and cheap/flimsy rear turn signals. Both are changed on the 2022. I’m not thrilled with the new rear signals or the entire rear fender. Already looking for suitable tail tidy replacement.

It’s a 2022.

So I did a thing today. After adding a 2nd bike to the stable about 3 months ago, I added a third today. Gonna have to put some thought into re-organizing the garage. Indian FTR R Carbon.

Got a little sun today. My old bike (02) and my new-old bike (97).

Damn! You’re good. My thought was just intuition. You’re spot on. See pics.

Good info. Thank you!! Now I know what to look for when I pull the panels. Didn’t think you were shitting on it…hehe. I learn something on this site almost every time I visit, so a good thing.

I'm curious why you think it has been tipped on the right side? It is so clean and pristine that I thought it had to have had some amount of rework/restoration. I asked the seller. He didn't know but didn't think so given the ROI. Seller only had it for about 6 months. He put about a 1000 miles on it in that time...and new tires. Owner's manual is with the bike and has some notes. Shows milage through 2011 (~8000 mi). Bike has about ~18500 miles now.

As I frequently do, was cruising the classified ads last week. A Super Hawk and RC51 caught my eye. Both local and both appeared to be in better than average condition for their age. But then I saw an absolutely pristine 97. Some back and forth with the owner, sent a deposit, then yesterday drove up to NJ to fetch my new bike. 13 hours later, it is tucked in my garage, with my 02, back in VA. I’m stunned, apart from some rust pitting in side and center stands, it’s immaculate. I’m giddy like a school girl!! This is what I wanted way back in 1995 but was too stupid and too cheap to appreciate the difference with what I did buy, a CBR600F3. I’ll post better pics when I can get it out in the sun. Completely stock, and I’ll keep it that way. As an aside, bought my 6th gen new in May of 2002. Registration decal says it will be 20 years old next month.

Cleaning out garage and found some new, never installed parts. Genuine Honda and after market. I bought most for a VF1000F that is now gone. May fit other early model VF / VFRs. -OEM (2) and aftermarket (2) muffler gaskets -aftermarket starter solenoid -after market mirrors and brake/clutch lever -other odds and ends. Will have to run part numbers for specifics. I’m not looking to make money off these but I don’t want them to go to waste. One or all - for a modest fee and USPS Priority mail flat rate shipping. shoot me a PM if interested.

1984 VF1000F for sale in Chesapeake VA. The bike is complete but largely disassembled. I bought this bike a few years ago with the intent of restoring it to near original but life got in the way (back on sea duty). Before it came apart I got it running then broke it down because the frame needed refinishing. As it stands now, the engine was re-installed in the refinished frame. I rebuild the front forks which are back on the bike. The rest of the parts are in boxes. Garage kept since I acquired it. Along the way, I picked up some replacement parts, mostly from eBay. Plastics and tank are all there but someone painted them all orange. Why orange?? Some plastics have previously repaired damage. OEM shock is toast but I have a DMr shock. Title is clear but unknown mileage as it had an aftermarket dash when I bought it but I do have an OEM dash that I had intended to install. Attached pics show it before it was disassembled. $600 takes it all. I'll consider parting it out in a couple of weeks if interest in all of it is low. Can coordinate delivery within a reasonable distance from Chesapeake VA, 23322 Paul

Registered and hotel booked. Got a room with 2 beds at the Microtel. PM me if you want to split lodging costs.

You didn't say if you were using the idle set knob/screw on the right side of the bike or trying to adjust it directly on the throttle bodies. Several years ago i had the same issue when using the knob. It turned all the way to the stop and the idle speed was still too low. Turns out turning the knob wasn't actually transferring the position to the throttle bodies. It was binding or something. I adjusted the set screw on the throttle bodies and unstuck the cable to the knob while i was in there and problem solved. At 5K rpm I see 13.9 to 14.3 V, depending on what accessories I've energized. It's been there consistently since I put the voltmeter on 10 years ago. 33K miles and original stator and reg/rec.