mello dude

You might be right.. .cant tell from the photo... Left side or right side dude?

Nice work! Congrats... VFR and Valkyrie... a great combination!

Hi again...... yeah, it will leak... Let's see new cover and gasket. https://www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/hon/5053f5b1f870021c54be7bbb/alternator That is the stator cover and its a bit tricky to replace. The stator is magnatized and tough to get on straight. Best solution is go to the hardware store and buy 4 or 5, (6mm x 35mm) long bolts and cut off the head to use as guide pins. Like this... I like to use a gasket sealant on the job, although some guys here will argue against that. Got any tools or a buddy for help?

It's cracked....so yes, it needs replacing. Check on Partzilla or RonAyers websites for replacement.

Someone give you a wedgie today? j/k Generally agree, I wont let a dealer tighten a licence plate bolt...

Whoa..... does it look like a muesum piece? Does it run? Look in the gas tank, do you see any rust? Dude dont freak out on this, you have a great bike... Change the oil, get new tires... ride it!

I like the tank just fine....but that rear fender thing.......

Probably a hundred choices on Amazon.....

Sweet bike! Looks fun! Give us a ride report when its time.... Got any mod plans for it?

I like that idea....

Windscreens are very much a personal taste item and not a one size fits all. I like my DB screen ....the stock is hanging on the wall..

Way back in the threads on the same topic...I forget what year for 6th gen, but Honda upgraded the caliper bracket to eliminate the wear out. --- The guy who posted the thread- installed the upgraded bracket on an older 6th.....(possibly the calipers too.)

^^^^^While VFRD is my favorite, I do look at the other side of the fence too. It's 2 different flavors... Plenty guys here are also on both sides of the fence.

That's not good dude...you need to get your charging system up to snuff first before you can work on headlight problems. I see you are running with the "self distructing" OEM R/R too. It's time to plan for an upgrade.

Mohawk nailed some of the questions in my mind about going all out for EVs... and the other thought is - this is supposed to be helping the climate change thing. But on a big picture scale, if it becomes the dominate way of transportation, are we just swapping one pollution source (I.C.) for another, the large electric generation plants? Just commiseration and curiosity..

Just checked VFRW -- its right at the top of the page...

There was a thread discussion long ago about seats.... whether you had a Sargent butt or a Corbin butt..... Guess I have the Corbin butt... have used them on any sporty type bikes I've had... For me with the seat, if you are just slabing or semi droneing, easing back into the seat "pocket" is comfortable. But then, if you are in attack mode in twistys, scooting up to the tank and moving around works with the front shape of the seat.... BUTTOCKACY---(whoa, new word) Complaint on the thing is its crazy damn heavy. I have screwed around to see if a seat builder could duplicate it on the stock seat pan..... ------- Then again, haven't tried a Sargent, I would if a chance came up for a comparison..

I like the ProHonda HP chain lube, been using for years. Has Teflon and Moly, dries with no sling, keeps the chain clean. Wouldnt mind trying the Motul Paste.... In general, hate chain waxes, it just attracts dirt to stick to the chain, and is a goey mess. To each his own, but PB Blaster? Not me.... Lessee.... best oil, tires, brake fluid, batterys, chain lube..... beer....

http://www.cycleterminal.com/index.html is a good source ....

Really like the Speed Triple RR, it's beautiful....

I'm not saying dont do it, but the failure isnt an instant switch from good to bad, its a trend over time. Just saying if its good at the moment you have time to plan the upgrades.... If you go on a trip without knowing status, and it dies you didnt look at post 3. - I wouldnt go on a trip with OEM gear anyhoo.. Cmon chill, lets grab a beer.....

Yea wintertime. (Jeez, did I wake the dead?)

Well if you wait till the bike burns up, you ignored my 3rd post....

This is probably overkill but...... - First of all, skip that R/R on parts giant! -Next, do you have a multimeter? Buy one if not, they are available all near everywhere. - Inspect the Stator to R/R connector! - Test the voltage at idle, 2000rpm, 5000rpm.... What's the answers? - Stator tests..... ------> Set multimeter on AC volts.... pull apart stator/RR connector... Check AC volts on stator side connector. A to B, B to C, C to A.... engine running 5000rpm. >>>>>>>> Wahts the numbers on each? -------> Set multimeter on resistance ohms..... Stator side of the connector --- Engine off... A to B, B to C, C to A... what's the numbers? Should be 1 or less. >>>>>>Wahts the numbers on each? --------> Multimeter on resistance ohm again.... Stator side of the connector.... Engine off... A to ground, B to ground, C to ground... All should be infinity... Some 5th gen history.... I am just reporting from my own experience and hanging out here for long time..... -- Generally the stators on 5th gens dont seem to be that much of a problem - average life goes 40k to 50k miles. (6th gens seem to eat it early.) -- The OEM R/Rs do tend to have a high fallout, they tend to trend to fail over time. ... doesnt mean that some will not go 80k miles..... (mine died at 13k) Fixit stuff..... If you are going to replace the R/R..... www.roadstercycle.com I'm at for the 5th gen.... FH020aa is fine. (I'm running one.) -The other option is the 847 which is the latest series technology. (Dont mean controversy but I have heard some weird idle volts issue with that one.) -------> Install it per the website direction..... Direct to battery and Ground...... (There are some fans here about the VFRness.... But.... If the R/R is installed per the roadstercycle site, the VFRness is moot.... When a R/R decides to die, its gonna die..... ) ------ Also.... if you can solder, then do so on the Stator to R/R wire.... it eliminates the burn it up connector....... .........(Dont forget to cover with heat shrink tubing.) IF needed stator replacement...... https://www.procaliber.com/oem-parts#/Honda_Powersports/VFR800FIA_(01)_INTERCEPTOR%2c_JPN%2c_VIN%23_JH2RC460-1M300001/ALTERNATOR/47a430c2-9016-4bea-a3bd-e51bf78737d9/42aacb70-f0e1-42c0-ac88-22a5b9973eaf/y or https://www.customrewindstators.com/ These guys are really old school. You need to make a phone call or email, and they want payment by check. Gary the owner has MS and can barely talk. His daughter helps with communication. I just did a stator with them... no real miles on it yet..... They charged me $140 - On the rewind stator, I asked for extra long leads so I could use the R/R connector direct. Its a Furukawa.... http://www.cycleterminal.com/furukawa-qlw-250.html The advantage is there is no intermediate connector..... -- No matter what, a voltmeter on the front of the bike is essential to watch the health of the system trends..... Lastly --- if the system is performing per requirements with the OEM gear, I'm not a proponent of changing parts that are good..... Good luck Beers to all!

What's the mileage on the bike? Probably the best thing for now is to install a voltmeter up front so you can watch the trend of charging. You'll know then when it's time for the upgrades...And a quick inspection of the stator to R/R connector. -I'd probably would leave if alone for now since everything is "newish."