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I finally got around to mounting the Givi rack on the yellow bike. I also swapped the E45 for an E36 so that I can move a smaller (less ugly) case back and forth.

For folks who have bought from Jack, did you ge the universal 2 way or 4 way mounting bracket for the 5th gen? Thanks!

I haven't decided on which one, or if I'll just run the stock setup. What would you expect to be different/what would I notice?

Talked with Jack on the R/R options today. They're a lot easier than his website. 😛 Pulled a cap on the red '98 today. The distances are nearly identical to the troublemaker yellow '00.

I'm going to pull the '98 fork cap off this week and compare. I should have thought of that earlier. Those are perfect. Thermosman is a magician. If I keep both bikes, I'll revalve it.

It was a few weeks and dozens of projects ago...but I can pull them and look/measure again. I've always measured with teh springs out, as all of my manuals suggest. Do you have another method?

Quick question. I swapped the stock front fork springs (.740 kg/mm) for .900 kg/mm but the front is very rigid after. I used shorter spacers to match the combined length of the stock parts. Before I go swapping spacer lengths, can you guys think of anything that could have gone wrong? This was really simple and I've installed many fork springs over the years without issue.

Spooned the last pair of RSIIs onto the yellow bike and will eventually get to ride it! The'98 will likely get RSIIIs in the spring.

My VFR connections on this list indicate that I'm doomed if I do nothing. My VFR sources off of this list say that most VFRs run just fune into high mileage without issue. So...I'm open to a cheap fix, but not interesting in spending 10% of the bike's value on electrons. 🙂 Plus, Yamahas rock, so it would be fun to have a Yamaha R/R on the VFR.

Thanks for reviving the thread. I'll look that one up. The VFRness on my '98 has been spot on in it and the '99 before it. The '00 got new Dunlop RSIIs and one day I'll have time to test ride it! Larger rear sprocket and levers are also on the bench and ready for install.

The tires on my '98 are nearing end of life, especially the rear (~3500 miles per RS2 rear). The tires on the '00 are original and unpleasant to think about riding on. 🙂 My '98 had RoadSmart IIs, which I am in love with. They aren't available anymore, but IIIs and IVs are. I have one set left in the closet and am not sure which bike they will go on. Probably the '00 as it isn't riding as is (not is it on the road yet). I truly had no issues on the GPR-300 set on the CB-1, but the typical dunlop feedback wasn't in play. If I were riding the VFR more (too many bikes!) I'd try the RoadSport IIs and report back. I haven't ridden any Metzlers, Bridgestones, or Michelins that I've liked. I generally ride the VFR pretty hard solo or two up and have even had it coaching at some track days (with proper tires, not STs which uslaly start to give up before turn 2!).

When can we start a new poll for current options? 🙂

Care to provide years or p/ns that work? Direct plug in or rewire? I'll be awake soon & will search!

Thanks. $240 though. I'll also look up other options.

And I apprecizte them. I also got some opinions from a bunch of Internet friends (VFR owners) on another list. lol Looks like it is staying and I'm on the hunt for a few aftermarket goodies which seem to be getting harder to find. Thanks all!

Got it. Thanks! Also found this which mentions a frame change, but it looks non-U.S. HESS was non U.S., I believe, but also see modified clutch. Thoughts? (Sorry...I like to track things!.) "2000: Honda VFR800i gets minor update; slight frame changes, modified clutch, refined fuel injection, more durable electrics, improved mirrors, HISS security system." It isn't all bad...3k miles.

Thanks for this. Are you saying R/R only, or with the VFRness for the 2000?

You'll laugh...red. I absolutely hate red and have owned a 1999 and 1998 for a total of nearly 12 years and ~30k miles. I've even thought of just swapping the bodywork and selling the low mile 2000 as red!

Also discovering the VFRness is different...and the R/R?

Are there big problems with the exhaust or wax unit? I found rumblings about both, but nothing concrete (worth worrying about). Thank you!

Thanks, guys. Why would you rather the 98, Captain 80s? (great name...)

Hey all, After nearly eight years of ownership, I may be moving all of the goodies on my 1998 to a 2000 model and have a few questions. I believe that everything will be a direct swap, but hope that you guys can guide me if I'm wrong. Thank you! Items: Sprockets/chain Fork internals Shock GIVI rack Staintune slip on (2000 has O2 sensors and cat, right?) Sargent seats Windscreen Air fitler Might I be missing anything? Once I wrap up the swaps, the 1998 will be for sale here in Charlotte, NC in nearly all stock form w/~25k miles and excellent. Anything else I should know about the swap to 2000, including the wax (?) fuel enrichment unit? Thanks, all!