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What are you considering for a next bike? Want to trade for a refreshed '98 VFR?

Don't worry, I don't intend to be down to only one bike for long. Almost eight years since my last motorcycle purchase...

I am tempted, but luckily I am too far away. Still drooling over it though!

Yep, I would snatch it if my wife was still working, but only one income, and the last 4 years of inflation have been brutal! One bag of groceries is at least $80 now... not to mention tires and motorcycle parts... Good luck with the sale!

Absolutely. Finding that sweet spot for a clear finish is a balance act without going full polish. Now I say that not knowing exactly what Lorne wants, but judging by his question wording, it seems somewhat likely a factory-ish finish? For clears I tend to final with a uni-directional 3M Scotch Pad fine finish. Good bite for the clear is a bonus. Stay high quality with your clear coat to avoid yellowing. Spray Max 2K is a nice 2 part in a can. Have some other items ready for clear to maximize the can.

Well, if it's aluminium, it can certainly be made smooth... Ciao, JZH

It's the '88 VFR750F, which was never sold in the USA. Slightly different than the US-spec '86 and '87, but suspension might be the same as other RC24s (aka 2nd gen). Ciao, JZH

At that price it's going to sell in days, if not hours.

Can't believe I'm doing this. But I've been going back and forth for two years so here goes. I am finally selling this incredible bike. I'll put up a complete for sale post in the classifieds, with lots of pics, but I wanted to put it out here first. I am hopeful that I can place this bike in a good home--and VFRD is the place to do that. $5800. Please PM me here if you're interested. Here's some of the info I will put in the full ad: 22,350 miles Michelin Power 5 tires, about 1500 miles on them All brake pads replaced, also about 1500 miles on them Fork seals and bushings replaced 6000 miles ago All regular service, fluids, and valves Mods: · CRG clutch & brake levers (installed by the PO) · 15/41 steel sprockets and 520 chain · Galfer stainless steel brake and clutch lines · Ohlins rear shock and wishbone, from Kyle Racing · HRC sticker! · Swingarm spools for Pitbull stand · Stompgrip tank traction pads, easily removed Comes with: · Original owner’s manual · OEM Honda shop manual · Original passenger pillion seat · Clean California title in my name · Old shock and wishbone if desired · Two keys, one original

Firstly that photo is a 6th gen VFR (2002-2012) not a 5th (1998-2001). The hanging wire looks a lot more like the air temperature sensor wire than the indicator. What colour are the wires? I would expect a light blue or oramge in the turns signals.

I think a most important bit of maintenance on these bikes is the linked brake system. These work great but are unforgiving of poor maintenance; the worst that can happen is the secondary master cylinder getting a blockage which can result in the back brake locking on. I strongly recommend a regular thorough flushing to make sure you have nothing but fresh, clean fluid throughout the system. There is a very specific bleeding sequence for these bikes on the linked part of the system which needs to be adhered to, read the manual for details. Another sort-of unique part is the eccentric adjuster for the drive chain tension; these are known to seize, and it is not a bad idea to periodically slacken the pinch bolt and give the adjuster a good movement in the slack direction, then tighten back up. For the rest of the bike, the electrical connectors can get dirty, corroded and then cause melting, so pull apart all that you see and look for green deposits or crispy wires, and clean the terminals and apply Deoxit spray or similar.

VFR750FJ "J" being the year designator. 1988 A common reference in Europe.

Never heard of an FJ 750. Any pics?

FJ1200? FJ-09? I had aftermarket on mine and it was great.

Hi I'm after a rack for my fj preferably in UK

Any upgrades that will fit the fj ,shocks bushes etc as some stuff not available

Welcome Maxdanger, - change oil and oil filter - check condition of the front and rear sprockets and chain. 30K - 40K is range for replacement. Many riders, myself included, replace the stock 43T rear sprocket with a 45T rear. This makes taking off a lot easier and makes the motorcycle more responsive and easier to ride in the hills - naturally check tires and estimated mileage left - Check the condition of the stator. These tend to fail @ 35K mark. You want to see a nice tan color all the way around. Any other color like brown or black, it is failing and should be replaced. The motorcycle will also die at idle and be hard to start and run poorly. - if your are tall (6 feet or over) consider a taller windscreen or a secondary wind deflector Hope this helps. Be safe out there.

View File 06-09 Honda VFR800 ABS model wiring diagram Original from Honda manual, B&W Submitter dallasb Submitted 05/08/2025 Category Owners Manuals and other  

Also as Sweeper mentioned, some great riding in north Georgia. Google "Georgia's dragon". This primarily involves a loop from Suches, GA involving 60, Rt.19, and Wolf Pen Gap. Richard Russell Scenic Hwy is also worth the ride if you're in the area.

I bought a Honda manual for the diagram, so I scanned it in. Hopefully it helps if someone else needs it. 06-09 ABS model wiring diagram, good quality, 5mb file, only B&W 06-09 VFR800 ABS Wire Dia.pdf

My favorite ride down in the NC/TN area is probably to pop down to Little Switzerland for a lap and grab some food. Unfortunately 80 up to BRP is closed, but the real fun section of 80 which is North of Rt.19E near Micaville is open. Run that to Bakersville and follow 261 over Roan MTN, to the town of Roan Mountain. From there, whatever back road route you want to Mountain City. Ride Rt421 "The Snake" through Shady Valley and then to Holston Valley. 421 has quite the lively sport bike scene on nice weekends gathering at General store in Shady Valley. Isn't the absolutely CF that the Dragon is. Two really twisty sections north and South of Shady Valley.

I recently just bought my first bike. It is a six generation VFR800 it’s currently at about 40,000 miles and I’m wondering what preventative maintenance mods are that I should do as well as just basic maintenance I should do to the bike

Grum, thank you, I just did my usual commute in to London on my very much loved 09 VFR (86k miles and counting), got cut up a few times more than usual and realised my lights weren't working, but did when I pulled the full beam flasher, couldn't work it out until I found this post via google. Thank you! The starter button was half stuck, but hadn't realised! I love the power of these communities to help resolve what could've been a headlight/ front end tear down to find nothing wrong. I spent many an hour trying to find an electrical gremlin before on another bike for it to be a rusted ground. Thanks again!

The one I bought had HA8098 written on the bag. Problem is, online retailers put generic pictures of either type with the same part number so I couldn't know which one I'll actually get. I waited for a new, sealed one to pop up on ebay with actual pictures of the product so I knew what I was going to get.