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After removing the front fairing, spraying all the plugs/sockets I could reach with contact cleaner I put it all back together and still the display wasn't working. I parked it overnight and noticed the next morning the display was working again. It worked for several weeks then stopped after hitting a pothole at high speed. I parked it, hooked it to the battery charger and the next weekend when I uncovered it the display was working again. I'm not sure what to think. It worked from then on (appx 1 month) until yesterday during a 100+ mile ride I noticed on the way home the display was dark again. I plugged the charger up and this AM nothing... Is it possible there is a grounding issue? I checked all the fuses and sprayed contact cleaner into the sockets and onto the prongs so I don't believe it's a fuse. Any suggestions?

My '98 has always been that way-it seems to be getting worse. May be time to flush the clutch fluid and replace the clutch (for me). I have over 50,000 miles on it and ride every weekend so not due to lack of use.

No shade intended-just trying to get some headers sold😉

Perhaps upload the Dyno charts as incentive-doubt a Delkevic or BW would yield such HP/torque gains.

No rust. More HP.

Had an inopportune flat on the rear Saturday near Liepers Fork-not my idea of a fun Saturday but it did force me to mount my newly powdercoated OG wheels. Got them in a hammered black. Like the look but not sure how they'll look after several sets of tires are removed/mounted. Worried the finish won't be as durable as regular paint.

I had an unfortunate tip over while parked on a slope several months ago and had to order a right OEM front turn signal. Unfortunately when I checked that site they had no R front turn signal covers. This international site, however did. https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/honda/vfr_800_fi-1/01 If you can't find one I have a slightly scratched one that is in pretty good shape. It could be buffed out and no one would know it had been scratched.

Pix?

Thanks for posting the link. I haven't read any reviews of the newer Gen VFR and enjoyed it. Now I need one.😁

how do they look shining through a red lens?

The biggest Honda dealership here in Nashville informed me they could no longer remove or mount my wheels due to the bike's age ('98). So I bought Pitbull stands and do it myself. They will mount the tires and balance them but that's it. They do work on my '98 though. I've had them do maintenance on it in the past 2-3 years but not sure if there are certain maintenance issues they won't tackle.

Welcome to the VFR world!

https://youtu.be/mYOh5IOyawA And the ducks (or are they geese?) crossing the road with the young 'uns.

https://youtu.be/rAC9XGRqx6A Another video of a section of the Ridge outside Bellevue TN.

Snippet of a fairly quick ride outside Bellevue TN. Ridge 5-6-23.mp4

I have a '98 and before I changed to an aftermarket pipe the strong unburned gas smell was minimal but there-but once I installed the new headers it became even stronger. Like you I really notice it at a stoplight. I know those behind me wish I had a catalytic converter on it! The strong odor was there no matter if I was using a PC II or PCIII USB, no matter the map I tried. I don't get particularly good gas mileage but don't ride in such a way that I expect that so I just accept that it's a gas hog and go about my business. I hope you get yours sorted out-it is a beauty, as are all red ones!😉

Was looking around for an 8th Gen VFR and stumbled across this (guy lives near me). A well cared-for example if ever there was one. What would I do with 2 - 5th gen VFR's?? https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/smyrna-1999-honda-vfr800-low-mileage/7608702871.html

As an aside I guess I didn't realize the starter valves had anything to do with normal running. I thought they only affected start up. Mine have never been checked/adjusted since 1998.

I know the common one recommended here does not bolt on like the stock one and that one is like mine-held on w/ only one bolt so that looks to be the replacement. The serial # also looks familiar. There are far more knowledgeable folks on here who will chime in and confirm.

as I stated I have the map for the 5th gen on a PC III USB.

Didn't know there was a map created for the 8th gen. Which PC do you use?

Absolutely-using the map done at Attack Performance the increase in thrust was significant especially at higher rpms.

not exactly header porn but here is my '98. These were of the 1st run and the fit wasn't exact as the bottom pipes protrude under the fairing but who looks under there? 😉

Should be able to get an 8th gen for a decent price...may need to peruse the classifides.

I've only ever ridden the '98 VFR. Would like to see how different that model is. Have you ridden both 5th gen and this gen? Btw it's a beaut! Love the wheels on this gen.