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Lorne

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  1. Beartooth Pass in Wyoming is better known, but nearby Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is no slouch. Definitely scenic, but also terrific fun on motorcycle, with smooth pavement and open sweepers. But if you are in the neighbourhood, along with Yellowstone National Park and Beartooth Pass, CJSB is worth a visit.

     

    Btw, this pic is from the homeward leg of my June 2015 Colorado trip.

     

     

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  2. 2 hours ago, Grum said:

    Might be worth doing a "critter nest" inspection check in the airfilter box!

     

    That is a great idea, Grum, so I just took a look. Thankfully, my airbox hasn't become a varmint condo, and the filter is pretty darned clean.

    On the downside, a very noticeable rattle at idle indicates the cam chain tensioners need attention. Or perhaps the clutch basket. But my money is on the tensioners. Oh joy!

     

     

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  3. 17 hours ago, Ctvfr said:

    the bike wants to lean to the right at very last 10’ of travel before coming to a stop. 

    It's never a bad idea to perform some routine maintenance on your brakes. But I am very dubious that you problem is caused by one side of your front brakes being less effective than the other. From the early '70's most disc-braked bikes had so on only one side, and many current bikes are the same. If there was a significant torque reaction it would have been noticed by now.

  4. 1 hour ago, fabio222 said:

    Stunning paint job. Do you need to change the oil or run a cleaner through the fuel system or anything? 

    I haven't changed the oil & filter, but I will in the coming weeks - whether or not I decide to put it back on the road. Handily, the tank is near empty so I'll have to refill it as well. The battery was stored indoors, and kept on a battery tender. Cosmetics, hydraulics, electrical connections, and more are worth thinking about, too.

     

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  5. For a variety of reasons I last rode my VFR over a year ago - zero miles in 2023. Today I threw off the cover, dusted off the cobwebs, cleaned and lubed the chain, then replaced the battery and started it for the first time in a few months. Fingers' x'd that I'll manage to get a ride in this year.

     

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  6. Along with the above mentioned items, other changes included different fuel injectors, ABS brake option, tweaked the Linked Brake system, slightly bigger fuel tank.

     

    Throttle response is much worse on the 6th gen, imnsho. I've owned a couple of 3rd gen VFR750s, two 5th gen VFR800s, and a 6th gen - my current ride. From zero to a little throttle the 6th gen is abrupt, not so much fun on tight twisty roads like California's Hwy 1 from the coast to Leggett. Also, my 6th gen has boxier handlebars & footpegs than all of my previous VFRs. It is my first Honda that makes a throttle lock a necessity for long rides.

     

    All that said, the biggest difference between the VFR800 generations is how they look and sound, so buy with your heart not your brain.

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  7. On 2/1/2024 at 4:36 AM, Hingley said:

    My question is have you guys that have painted using the Honda Codes had good luck matching existing paint ?

    Sweeper makes some good points, and I'd add that Honda didn't do all that well matching the look of the various panels on my yellow '99. There was a really noticeable difference in the yellow of the left & right side panels vs. the upper cowl - from when the bike was brand new. Whether it was primer/base colour or different material or a combination, who knows. Fwiw, none of my other VFRs had a noticeable colour mismatch.

  8. 2 hours ago, Duc2V4 said:

    because of my seizure ... AAA is cancelling my insurance coverage.

    Another problem you may encounter is getting travel medical insurance. Ten or so years ago a friend had a crash that resulted in cognitive impairment. Subsequently that was one of the conditions for which his travel medical plan wouldn't get renewed. Granted, this is in Canada but definitely worth checking before your next trip. 

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  9. I found these 3rd gen parts and thought that someone here might find them useful. They've all been in a box for 20+ years since I last had a 3rd gen VFR. I'd prefer to send them all as a package, no charge except for shipping.

     

    The small cover is n.o.s., I'd fitted a switch for my grip heaters in the original and wanted an unmolested spare - just in case.

     

    The chain guard shows some light scuffing but otherwise in good nick.

     

    The batter strap is used but definitely serviceable. Not 100% sure it's from a 3rd gen, though.

     

    The two rubber blocks are cushions for the front right & left side of the fuel tank. Again, these are used and a little stiff with age.

     

     

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  10. 13 minutes ago, Grum said:

    Curious, why do you talk of "right front" are you saying the left fronts are different?

     

    Fwiw, according to Partzilla, Honda list three different brake pads for 6th gen VFR800s:

    left front:     06456-MCW-H02

    right front:   06455-MCW-H02

    rear:             06435-MAT-016

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  11. 5 hours ago, gropula said:

    I'm using 3$ (not a typo) grip heaters off aliexpress with two heating modes.

     

    I have an older version of Gropula's setup. In fact, I've had them since at least 1999 and moved them from bike to bike over the years. Back then, generic heated grips were just awful.

     

    As to heated gloves, never tried 'em. But heated grips are just a click away so you don't have to stop to warm up your hands.

  12. DeutschTo add to Terry's comments, the other weak point of VFR electrics is the stator. It is probably worth inspecting it after buying, and it'd make sense to do so whilst changing the engine oil & filter.

     

    I'd be more inclined to replace any dodgy connectors with ones from Deutsch

     

    Other than that, I'd only suggest giving the bike a thorough going over to determine the health of things like fork seals, chain & sprockets, tires, brake rotors & pads, steering head bearings. Cleaning and lubing the brake & clutch levers, and the throttle tube make any bike feel better. After all, it is 25 years old. If you have a work space and are handy with tools, changing the fork oil isn't too difficult.

     

    Good luck.

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