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Anyone in the UK know where I can get some touch-up paint for my 01 VFR800? Paint code below.

Same here, got them on all 3 VFRs.

I have both AS3 bags of goodies sat on the shelf in my garage awaiting the day they are needed.

Me too, but the OP wasn't to know that.

I'm guessing he was being sarcastic. OP should really have linked to the item or loaded a picture of what he wants.

How nice to have access to those kind of facilities, and the skills to use them properly. Great job.

Hi and welcome. It would help if you told us which model of VFR you are talking about.

Is that a thing? Never heard of it before.

An 8th Gen engine etc...

Thanks for the correction....ordered.

Ordered! Thanks.

Yes, a lucky find and my plan is to keep the mileage down whilst still riding her occasionally. That's my routine as well.

A tad over 9000.

RS3?

No idea m8, just recall the difference in my experience over 130,000 miles vs others who didn't have to change shims. I liked yr idea of buying hoses now for future use when they may no longer be available, but it's not cheap. Not sure if all these parts would be needed but the cost of these: 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 x 2, 17, 18 x 2, 22 & 23 is £229.13. That is a bit of an investment, especially as I checked all the hoses on my 22 year old sub-9000 mile VFR which hadn't been ridden in 6 years and only completed 400 miles in the last 16 years and none of the hoses appeared to have deteriorated at all. Does anyone know if any particular hoses/seals are prone to deterioration?

Cheers Grum Valves will be done at 16k miles, as recommended but that could be years away so I was wondering if time had an input into them but I doubt it. My '98 had at least 3 exhaust shims needing replacing at every 16k service all the way to 139k.

Bren, that all looks like very sound advice, thanks for taking the time to reply so thoroughly. I'll start writing a schedule. I like the tyre advice, never thought of that. I have a soft cover and tender and I think you've pretty much covered the rest there. Cheers!

And of course, how long should I leave it before I check the valve shims? The bike is already 22 years old and not had one yet. Is it purely a mileage-related check or does a time element come into it at any stage?

I'm looking to build a schedule of maintenance items for my precious '01 based on time rather than mileage as I wont be riding it very much in order to preserve her in the condition she's in now but the Service Manual and Owners Manual are focussed around servicing at mileage intervals rather than time so I wondered if anyone has a list of annual and bi-annual etc items that need inspecting and/or replacing or suggestions? The SM/OM state coolant, brake & clutch fluids are replaced every 2 years but what about oil/filter, air filter, brake pads etc? I'm thinking annually but not sure and would appreciate some opinions (not sure that's a good idea but here goes....).

Bugger. Sorry m8, clearly we don't know half of the issues you've had to put up with.

Yep, i have https the top of my screen. Perhaps a global email to all members telling them we're back running again.

Interesting indeed! Just checked my 5 different 800F/800X manuals (same drive as 800F). First is paper Honda Shop Manual (800F & 800X) - sidestand Second is 800X paper Owners Manual - says both depending on ED or U type Third is digital 800F/800X Combined Service Manual - sidestand Next is 2016 digital Owners Manual - centre stand Finally 2014 digital 800F Owners Manual - sidestand Somewhat confusing but I always check and adjust on the sidestand. I tried it on the centrestand to their recommended adjustment and as soon as it was back on 2 wheels, the chain was far too tight. YMMV.

Hold yr horses, surely that's a decision for Miguel.

Miguel, so sorry to hear this but absolutely understand.

Definitely does work.