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That magazine article sealed my desire to buy an 8th gen VFR. I wore that issue out !

Thanks Grum. Always appreciate your technical expertise and insights.

Both CCTs were replaced at the 60k service...wouldn't be suprised if the valve check ( at 92k ) wasn't even done....but I was surely paid a lot of $$$ for the service !

I thought I might weigh in on this discussion. I’ve had the valves adjusted twice. Once at 60k mi ( I was very pleased with the result...a private garage that did stellar work ) and again at 92k mi ( Not pleased at all, never ( ever ) going back to that dealer for service ). I’m currently showing 117300 on the odometer and this is what my VFR sounds like. V1 Cold start....ambient air temperature about 50F V2 Idling after the cold start...ominous knocking sounds from the valve train. V3 Idling after riding 150 mi through the country side. My VFR still runs strong, uses no oil, and delivers about 50 mpg. This is not a “RTF” experiment, been referred to a good private mechanic who hopefully Can Do justice to the VTEC. You guys who claim 100k ( mi ? kilometers ) with no valve adjustments are lucky ducks ! V1.MP4 V2.MP4 V3.MP4

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'. VFR owners ride and enjoy their machines,

I too like the look of the R7 anniversary edition....actually I'd have the R3, R7, and R1 with the anniversary treatment. Naaah. I can only ride one and my 8th gen is still the one !

That last pic looks a lot like WV or OH to me ! I can't wait for my next trip to the west coast !

I got over 43k on the last DID ZVM chain. Regular cleaning (WD40)and lubing with Dupont Teflon wax is my personal regime. No brainer, always do the front and rear sprockets with the chain. On a similar but somewhat hilarious note...back in 2021 BMW teamed up with Regina and offered a no maintenance chain. Ha ! Apparently a real distance rider slapped one of these wonder chains on to see how long it would go with no maintenance. Only 12k mi before it was shot. https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/bmws-maintenance-free-m-endurance-chain-put-to-the-test

Awesome !

Fun with numbers...all ones.

Thanks for the responses... I feel better now that what I am describing appears to be quite normal . Most of my riding is at or below 5000 but, especially on the Interstate, I seem to ride faster and my tolerance for motorists blocking the left lane goes to zero. I enjoy hitting the right lane and smokin' them ( unruly cagers ) like the proverbial pack of KOOLs.... It would be nice to have enough radiator capacity to keep the coolant temperature more stable but, I'm hoping this really is not detrimental to a long and happy ( engine ) life.

Thursday I blasted up I77 from my home, carved some sweet twisty roads in NC and Virginia . On the interstate I was cruising faster than the flow of most traffic . My indicated coolant temperature frequently climbed above 200F. Sometimes when I was in heavy traffic surrounded by Big Trucks,cars, and SUVs all with their windows up and AC Blasting, my temperature exceeded 215. I'd guess the ambient air temperature was in the low eighties with moderate humidity. If I slowed my pace to cruising about 5000 rpm which is roughly 70 mph the coolant temp would drop down to what I consider a more normal range of 180-190. Off the interstate solo in "clean" air ( low traffic ) the indicated temperature always seems more stable. My cooling fan does turn on at 220. Is this normal ? I've observed these types of temperature ranges since I purchased this VFR in 2017. I think the cooling system is marginal or adequate at best. What do others observe for what they consider to be a normal coolant temperature range. Will it hurt the longevity of the engine to run at long periods above 200F ? If someone has tracked a gen 8 what does the coolant temperature go to ?

I agree with Grum. Now for a more negative take on our wonderful bike. https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/2014-honda-vfr800-interceptor-first-ride/

Stayin' alive.... Just into year 6.