5th Generation VFR question

[DosEquis00]

I have come across a good deal of a 1999 VFR and I think this bike would make a good roommate for the blackbird. With no experience of the V-4 engine is there anything I should look for or be aware of with this model? I know about the R/R issues.

Thanks

[bizarro]

As long as it's been properly maintained the R/R is about all you have to worry in my experience. They're great bikes.

[steve.ski]

I have a bone stock 2000 with 28k on the clock and there have been zero issues with the bike.  As you mentioned the R/R can be suspect, but there's an updated version from Honda.

As long as valves have been checked and oil changed regularly it should be good to go.

How many miles on the bike you're looking at?

Oh, and good luck on the purchase! VFRs are really great bikes, and a perfect compliment to your XX!

[Rogue]

The only thing you need to worry about are Honda dealers.

Oh and that the bike has been maintained properly in relation to its mileage and age.

[traveler]

I'm a 5th gen owner (2000, with close to 80k miles) and love mine. Very solid bikes, will take a beating, assuming routine maintenance is done.

I also had a 4th gen and put just under 75k miles on it.


Can you get the maintenance records/receipts?

Head over to VFRD for further questions.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?

[steve.ski]

I'm a 5th gen owner (2000, with close to 80k miles) and love mine. Very solid bikes, will take a beating, assuming routine maintenance is done.

I also had a 4th gen and put just under 75k miles on it.


Can you get the maintenance records/receipts?

Head over to VFRD for further questions.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?

Dude! 80k! You sure get to ride more often than I do!!  

[atadaskew]

With no experience of the V-4 engine is there anything I should look for or be aware of with this model?

Yes.  The sweet, sweet sound of the gear driven cams.  Gen 5 is my fave.

[traveler]

Dude! 80k! You sure get to ride more often than I do!!  

I've also got an '95 Acura Integra GS-R (I bought it new) with less than 60k miles. I prefer to ride, when possible.

[DosEquis00]

As long as valves have been checked and oil changed regularly it should be good to go.

How many miles on the bike you're looking at?

Oh, and good luck on the purchase! VFRs are really great bikes, and a perfect compliment to your XX!

Thanks Steve as the bike has 29k on the clock but I do not know much about its history but it does look like by condition of chain and sprocket brakes and other aspects that it was cared for over time.

[bizarro]

I don't think I've ever heard of seriously abused 5th Gen. I've seen horrid things done to earlier gen VFRs but the by and larg the 5th Gens are well taken care of by their owners.

[DosEquis00]

I'm a 5th gen owner (2000, with close to 80k miles) and love mine. Very solid bikes, will take a beating, assuming routine maintenance is done.

I also had a 4th gen and put just under 75k miles on it.


Can you get the maintenance records/receipts?

Head over to VFRD for further questions.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?

Thanks for the tip traveler  

[DosEquis00]

Thanks for all the input from everyone as I am looking forward to picking up the bike this week!

[steve.ski]

Thanks for all the input from everyone as I am looking forward to picking up the bike this week!

Congrats! You won't regret it. Please post photos!

[veefer800canuck]

I don't think I've ever heard of seriously abused 5th Gen. I've seen horrid things done to earlier gen VFRs but the by and larg the 5th Gens are well taken care of by their owners.

They're too lardy and slow to be bought and wrecked by Squidz.  

[TuffguyF4i]

I have come across a good deal of a 1999 VFR and I think this bike would make a good roommate for the blackbird. With no experience of the V-4 engine is there anything I should look for or be aware of with this model? I know about the R/R issues.

Thanks

I own both.  Its a good ride, but not as fast as the XX.  

My '99 VFR w/20k is for sale.  PM me if interested...i'm near Hartford, CT.
-new chain/sprockets (DID)
-Two Brothers slip-on.. sounds amazing.. way better then the Micron.
-all new fluids
-1 season left on tires
-very clean
It has some very light rash on the right side, on the most promonent part of the fairing.  I'm fixing it,,,it'll look good as new when done.
Asking $4,300

[MuddDawg]

Make sure the Thermostat is not stuck open/closed.  I have only had mine 6-8 weeks and needs a new Thermostat.    Really not a big deal, but I bought one with 13k on the clock so I would not have to work on it.  Getting to the T-stat is a pain.  I could not find one in-stock after checking about 12 shops.  I had to order online and they put it on the slow boat.

As your letting the bike warm up feel both radiators.  One should be cool to about 150 degrees F.  then start to warm up as the T-Stat opens.  If both radiators are warm from 100F up then its probably stuck open like mine.

[DosEquis00]

Thanks for the tip as I will be sure to check that out!

[dinolee]

If you do get it, immediately replace your fork oil and set/have somebody set your suspension for you.  If you're a heavy guy, consider a .85 to .90 spring replacement.  Being happy with the suspension off the bat will do wonders for your overall opinion.  And as already mentioned, visit vfrdiscussion.com , saved me a ton of money learning how to do all of my own work off that site.

[DosEquis00]

If you do get it, immediately replace your fork oil and set/have somebody set your suspension for you.  If you're a heavy guy, consider a .85 to .90 spring replacement.  Being happy with the suspension off the bat will do wonders for your overall opinion.  And as already mentioned, visit vfrdiscussion.com , saved me a ton of money learning how to do all of my own work off that site.

Thanks for the tips but the only immediate attention is it getting is some riding. After all it is a Honda and those other details can wait for the time being. The VFR is nothing like I imagined after reading all the opinions over the years. Thanks to all once again for sharing the information.

[MuddDawg]