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Sorry for the dumb question. The coolant reservoir on this bike is well-hidden and very opaque, so it is difficult to get a clear reading. Of course I can see the level much better from down the fill hole. Just wondering if you guys know of a better way to check the level, either judging from how full it is from the fill hole, or something else. I don't know...

You definitely don't need copper. These motorcycles are engineered very well, that's just not necessary. You need to use an oil-resistant sealant that covers the temperature and pressure range of the crankcase and a silicone weatherproofing sealant for the CKP sensor grommet. If you want to go with Permatex then this is all you need: Permatex Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant Permatex Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker You could use the black for the grommet as well, it's just a bit of overkill.

You will need to disconnect the sensor, but only once you remove the crankcase cover. There is a bracket that attaches it to the crankcase. Be sure to use the correct sealant, and only in the indicated places. Check your old gasket to see where it was applied on assembly. The grommet for the CKP sensor requires a different sealant than the Threebond you use for the crankcase itself.

Assuming they weren’t punctured

A motorcycle with no soul, a playstation-like throttle and a long road of development ahead of it until it can charge quickly and come at an affordable price point with decent components. Cool, I guess...

Man, isn't that sad... I'm going to miss the sound a VFR makes going through the gears. Hopefully it will still be legal for us to ride in 2030, and we're not limited by mileage.

Well, I got this brilliant idea today to just call the dealer's service department and ask them about the history of the bike... They bought it from Honda on sale/closeout and it was prepped 4 months ago. This is what having bad past experiences with dealer service departments does to you. And the clutch just takes some getting used to. It's got a lot of fluid in the reservoir compared to something like a Ducati with those tiny little cups of fluid. I'm guessing that's what gives it a bit of a harder pull.

Oh man, that's quite a trip! I might have to make a little mini staycation out of it 😁

Here it is 😀

Regarding the center stand... WTF?? This bike is 3 years old, not 30! Absolutely ridiculous that it's practically unobtainable.

I just picked up a 2015 VFR800F (base model) in red. What a liberating ride home. From entry-level 250-500, supersport, to adventure/dual sport bike, all of the bikes I've had have been lacking in one way or another. This bike just feels.. perfect. I can see myself owning this bike for over a decade. Anyway, I love this bike. I'm thinking of maybe some tank pads, centerstand, any other recommendations? Also, this is my first bike with a hydraulic clutch. I expected it to have a much lighter pull, lighter than a cable clutch at least. What's up with that? I mean it's really heavy. One thing I'm a little concerned about -- this is a 2015 bike, that I bought in 2018. I believe it had a few (like 3, maybe?) miles on it when I bought it. I mentioned how oil degrades over time and the salesperson kinda denied it, which surprised me because he said he went to UTI, the mechanics school. What do you guys think? Am I good or should I run out and change my oil ASAP? Anyway, glad to be an owner of this wonderful machine 😁