So I bought a 1998 Honda VFR after we got back from the Wedding. It had some issues (Small dent in the tank, fairings needed tidying up, wheels needed to be re-balanced), but I couldn't pass on the deal!!
I took it out and rode a nice 35 mile loop . . . No strange noises, no overheating, and one electrical gremlin (odo reads blank). The DMV and Honda Service dept logs mileage was close enough for Gov't work (~22K). The place I bought if from threw in a free oil change and coolant flush.
I took it out and rode a nice 35 mile loop . . . No strange noises, no overheating, and one electrical gremlin (odo reads blank). The DMV and Honda Service dept logs mileage was close enough for Gov't work (~22K). The place I bought if from threw in a free oil change and coolant flush.
So far I have done little to my red rocket other than:
- Replaced the beat up upper cowl with a repaired unit
- Replaced the right handlebar (PO bent it when he dropped it)
- Installed Two Brothers Slip-on
- Installed VFRness from Wiremybike.com (to take care of a charging issue)
- Install a LED light for the license plate
- Re-torqued the engine mounting bolts
- Corrected a front suspension issue
- Changed the pre-load on the read shock
- Ride the crap out of it
It gets really good gas mileage. I'm seeing 40-50mpg while riding. I've put a little over 5K miles since I bought it. I'm the strange guy you see on the bike and it's 25*F outside . . . and 100*F in full gear (jacket, helmet, riding pants, boots and gloves (don't forget the tank bag and hydration pack :D))
Currently, I'm waiting for the replacement mirrors to arrive and it's about time for another service.
Here are some pics: Honda VFR800
