vanion2

Ok. I did place the friction spring as Dutchy described it below so I know I got that much right. :-) Sent from my P027 using Tapatalk

I followed the sequence as described in the manual. The friction ring the right way around? As far as I could they are identical with the exception of the top (first one removed) friction ring being slightly smaller. They only fit on the center clutch one way. Please correct me if I am wrong there. I have not bled the system yet. Is there a way for air to get in there from the clutch assembly? Correct number of disk and plates as per the Honda manual using all OEM parts. Each friction plate has a disk in between it and the next friction plate. The clutch plate looked square and I never touched the release bearings so am assuming they are square as well. Thanks for the insights. I guess I will be taking it apart again this weekend. :( Sent from my P027 using Tapatalk

So I followed the Honda manual and just installed new friction plates, spacers, and springs. I tightened down the bolts to spec, new seal, new oil, and I soaked the friction plates in oil for a couple of weeks while I was waiting on other parts. Just took it out for a test ride and I really have to force the shifter to get it to change gears and the clutch doesn't fully disengage even when I pull it all the way in. First thought was clutch fluid but that doesn't explain why it is so hard to shift in any gear. Your thoughts? Sent from my P027 using Tapatalk

If your VFR is a 6th gen (I can't tell using Tapatalk) then I would check the plastic connector that generates the tack pulse. They are subject to wear and tear and I have had to replace mine in the past. It is cheap and easy to do. You will find it located on the left side near the drive sprocket. Maybe during you Prius experience it got damaged? All I know is the symptoms you described match what mine was doing before I replaced it. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Probably. After all this ain't no cruiser site. [emoji14] Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

I have a set of custom made bar risers a fellow member had made a few of some years ago. The fit and finish was top notch and I paid a 1/3 of what the name brands charge.They may not be making kits any more but they had no problem fabricating my clutch and brake lines for the ABS. Gave me all the room I needed to bring the grips back where I wanted them. Sorry. I already went with the Spiegler lines by the time I had read this.Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I came from a 2002 Yamaha R6 to the 02 VFR I have today and I can honestly say that for me the VFR's ABS made me a believer. It was way too easy to lock up the rear wheel on the R6 which translates into longer, less controlled stopping distances. The first day I was commuting in traffic I came over an over clear overpass into completely stopped traffic. The linked brakes kept the nose from diving and the ABS allowed me to maintain control for an emergency manuever while still slowing me down quickly. The VFR weighed almost a 100# more than the R6 yet I could panic brake in about the same distance with more control. I don't do track days, I have taken the MSF course, and everything else I know is just from miles of riding and common sense. As for cornering, when I get aggressive I set my speed for entry so I can accelerate through the turn. The few times I went in too hot I just lightly tapped the back brakes and leaned harder. I do not consider myself an advanced rider and prefer very twisty, scenic roads where I focus on smooth riding and not speed. I make sure I stay on my side of the lane and when on the straight aways I keep relatively close to the speed limits depending on how familiar I am with the area and the roads. I didn't know the ABS system wouldn't work in cornering (if I read that right) but then I have yet to put myself in a situation where I would need to. That much braking force translates into high siding as far as I can tell and just poor cornering all together in practice. Like luvtoleanit said, no braking while leaning. If you are in too hot then pucker up, lean harder and hope you don't low side it. Either way it's still better than a high side crash.

To answer my own question I called up a local shop here in town and they pointed me at Speigler so I am going to go that route. Hopefully it won't be too much of a nightmare since I have ABS.

I love my 6th gen but at that price range for the 8th gen I could buy a lightly used Yamaha FJR ES and not have to drop another round of cash for hard cases, bar risers, etc to make it road trip worthy. In the mean time I will continue to enjoy my paid for 02. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

Man, I haven't posted in here for some time. Having a kid will do that. Back on point though. Anyone know where to buy an extended brake/clutch line kit? I need to add 3" to both lines so I can bring my bars back a little further. I have tried searching around but other than the standard brake kits I have been having no luck. I am thinking I could order a custom made set but then I would have to know the stock length. Any help would be appreciated!

I've owned and daily-ridden the 5th, 6th, and now 8th Gens, and I can say without shadow of a doubt that the 2014 model is an order of magnitude more maneuverable in low-speed traffic than its' predecessors. Anyone who doubts the veracity of the latest VFR clearly hasn't used it as an every-dayer yet. Just for comparison (and because my family has a long connection with the marque), I took an Indian Scout out for a test ride on the weekend. I absolutely loved it for what it is, and whilst I'd dearly love to add one to the garage, I'd have to sell something else first to make room. My 2014 VFR can do everything a Scout would (posing for cruiser magazines and turning up to club meets withstanding), where as the Indian wouldn't make nearly as good a commuter & traffic-beater. Well I am fairly confident with the 30k miles from daily commutes to multiday rides through NM and CO in my opinion of the lovely 6th gen parked snugly in my garage. It's a great bike but still overweight, something they did not remedy with the 8th gen and with the bikes that are on the market today (not that I am even looking at other bikes right now) Honda needs to step up if they plan to earn my future business.

Keep in mind I love my 6th gen but I wouldn't go out and buy an 8th gen because the VTEC engine isn't all that impressive to me and it's heavy. I had to invest a lot of money to make it more comfortable for longer rides and if it tips over it is almost impossible for me to lift it by myself. Still love my 6th gen though and in no hurry to replace as it does everything I want and need. But if I were looking to replace it I would seriously consider a Ninja 1000 because the ergonomics are perfect for me right out of the crate, it's lighter, more powerful, and I can put a Givi rack on it and use all my hard cases. It even has an adjustable windscreen and I could pick up a new 2013 ABS model for just under 8k. No it's not a V4 but when you are 5'7" and weight 145 lbs the VFR requires very careful handling at slow speeds.

Heh...welcome to the site!

Stock Yamaha R1 Titanium exhausts with shields. Light weight, only slightly louder and looks like it was made for the VFR. All you would need to do is add a custom Y pipe to connect to the header and you are set. And as you can see hard cases are not a problem.

When removing the evap cannister when I first got the VFR way back when I accidentally disconnected a vacuum line. I spent 2 days trouble shooting it and then jumped on the board where within 5 minutes someone here told me to check my lines again. Fixed and running 20 minutes later. Yep. Lesson learned.

File Name: 6th Gen (02-09) VFR Service Manual File Submitter: vanion2 File Submitted: 11 Sep 2014 File Category: Owners Manuals and other Honda service manual for the 02-09 VFR 800. Click here to download this file

I submitted mine on the 11th so maybe it's been approved by now? I can't tell but when I click on the link it takes me right there and I can download it. I don't know why the 6th gen manual dissapeared to begin with since this is the site I originally downloaded it from way back when...

I just uploaded the service manual a couple of days ago when I wanted to download a copy at work. It covers all 6th gens even though it is dated 2002. There is no difference between the 6th gens except some ECU programming. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/files/file/217-6th-gen-02-09-vfr-service-manual/

Telluride and Ouray would cost you an arm and a leg to lodge in. Even Mountain Village outside of Telluride is expensive. From Ouray you can only go north or south on 550 and Telluride is pretty much the same thing on 145. Of course both offer spectacular scenery for pre/post rides so that would be a toss up. Durango does have more lodging options but has become a traffic nightmare. They have built multilane highways all over the place and ruined what was once a nice scenic town but putting that aside the ride west is pretty boring through Cortez, the ride south is loaded with slow moving traffic, the ride east the same, which leaves you with north being the only acceptable option and even then it is pretty cluttered. Montrose is centrally located and compared to Durango would be a better choice but just throwing a suggestion into the hat I would pick Salida. A nice small town feel, plenty of lodging options, and pretty centrally located to lots of nice riding routes. Pretty scenic too and still affordable enough to allow for extra beer/tire funds. Of course, I am sure Didit already has a plan though so I am sure those who attend will enjoy the venue regardless of location.

If he's not riding it any more? I love my VFR but I don't keep vehicles around that I don't use so I would do the same thing. In fact, that's what I did with my R6 after buying the VFR and I loved that bike too.Good luck and just because you are selling your VFR doesn't mean you have to leave the forum either. Unless something changed recently we aren't that snobby.

Hmmm...2-4 hours. Isn't that about how long it takes to get to a fast food joint from your house? Sorry, couldn't resist. The DFW area is ridiculous and I am glad the family I visit down there regularly just moved from Bedford to Wetherford so I don't have to deal with the never ending highway construction that infests that metroplex. I'll stop interrupting though so the local experts can chime in but I recall my brother saying the drive out to Possum Kingdom was nice.

I highly doubt the ABS system has anything to do with it. I had the same situation and it turned out to be the rear brake switch. It is adjustable and mine had simply moved over time so that the brake light was on all the time. I would try adjusting it to see if the light turns off. If it doesn't the switch itself could have gone bad. They are easy to replace and not that expensive. Good luck and let us know what you find.

Glad you walked away. Sorry about the bike but it looks easily repairable enough. You should be able to get a new handle bar and fairings from any dealer or eBay easily enough. The rear fairing looks like you could just sand and paint. It won't be cheap but learning experiences rarely are. Man you have some sandy roads.

Thanks. I took plenty of shots at our two stops so I will see if any others were decent. I know ziavfr took a lot of shots as well. Maybe he can throw a few up? Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk