VFRJake

Looking for an OEM rear carrier as I think it looks good with the top box on or off. Prefer red or silver for the top box. Could also go for a Coffman shorty pipe but Dam is looking nice in matte silver.

No wonder I can't find a clean 4th gen anywhere! 🤣 I kid. My lineup right now is: ZRX1100 for standard, stripped down-ish style 7th gen VFR for comfortable days with luggage (someone sell me a top box) 3rd gen torn apart for some attention The only reason I have a 3rd gen is because I wanted a 4th, but a ratty '93 came across my path for a song like a decade ago when I was broke and wanting to ride. TBR left exit sounds too good to let it go. Too many is probably when they start getting neglected. Not gonna lie, I'd rather have a 3rd, 4th, and 5th gen than three 4th gens.

Chain wax on my ZRX. Basic lube seemed to leave tight links after 200 miles. Decent spray-on wax is way more than that, I do it when I think of it instead of when it gets dry.

Honestly, I was looking at ST1100s, FJRs, etc. when I had a moment of, "Wait...I'm in my mid-30s" that turned me back to the VFR. I did a ~3,300mi. 6-day trip on my '93 maybe 10 years ago, and I want to be able to cover some less extreme distance with a lot more comfort. I think this is a decent fit, especially with the bars, pegs, and seat already sorted out.

Thanks fellas. It is indeed red, but the front uh, forehead fascia has been replaced with carbon fiber look. One side of the tail has a small crack, so those may end up with a carbon pattern too. I only have messy garage photos for now, way too cold in WI for a proper ride. But it really brings something extra to the space.

Hello! I sort of impulse-purchased a 2010 this weekend and rode it a couple hours home (in 32 degree weather). It has an aftermarket seat, bar risers, lower pegs, Bazzaz box, and a couple other little things. The thing is so smooth, comfortable, powerful, and feels way lighter than I expected. It didn't come with the top box so that's on my list. Y'all prefer the Honda OEM or something else? Same question for heated grips, actually. I put Oxfords on my ZRX to extend the season a little and was thinking I'd do the same here, but I'm curious if the Honda units offer anything extra for the price. Other than that, I'm hyped to have something that can munch some slab miles to get to the fun roads, carry some camping/hiking gear, and sticks out as pretty unique and uncommon on the road. Absolutely no issue with the small tank or 'it's not what a VFR is supposed to be' sentiment I've read, I think this thing rips. Only bummer is I'm not sure I'll hang on to my '93 VFR plus these other two bikes; one of the three will probably have to go.

Yes, I was thinking rich as well, but not sure why. The cables are all goofed up in the photo because I removed the bracket that holds them in line and was trying to get the top one through that bolt area. I need to buy a new top cable, and they seem to be listed as either push or pull when I search. I'm guessing pull is correct and pull = open.

Another question because the bike is stored an hour away and I can't mess with it right this second. The previous owner rigged up this very innovative pinch bolt setup for one of the throttle cables. Is the cable that comes over the top 'push' or 'pull'? I had to cut the cable to get that nonsense out.

Howdy, Thanks for all the suggestions. The plugs looked old but not terrible, maybe a little dark/rich. Fuel filter is new. Air filter will be cleaned and oiled (K&N). Sub air cleaner is intact. I have the carbs pulled but don't know exactly what I'm looking for next as I've never worked on carbs before. Sure have gotten to smell a lot of gas though. If anyone can point me towards a carb-newbie resource or walk me through what's next, that'd be great.

Hi all, Looking for some help. I was out for a ride last week and had trouble starting after filling up with gas. I had been dealing with a hot start issue (starter clutch) for a while, so I thought it finally gave up the ghost. I changed that out along with a clean air filter and new plugs. There's no more grind with hot starts, but I'm still having a hard time starting the bike. Instead of the choke, it seems to fire up if I hold the throttle wide open when starting. It will idle and run fine up to about 5k, maybe 5500, and then fall on it's face. So, what's supposed to happen at 5k rpms that isn't happening? Carb issues? Electrical issues? Other ideas?

I paid $1000 for a beat up '93 with duct taped fairing seams, worn rubber, dent in the tank, no decals, no engine kill switch, and like 35,000 miles. Two Bros. left-exit though! It ran well, so I cleaned it up a little. They look rad when they're clean, but if you're paying for paint (with labor) it's going to get expensive in a hurry.

~$400 before shipping gets the whole front section of the bike (minus the 'v')? That seems pretty dang reasonable considering what I've seen some decent looking used pieces go for.