Fuel injection problems on 1998, or vicious lie?

JML · 05-27-2008, 03:46 PM

I was told by a salesman that the 1998 gen 5 VFR800 suffered from some fuel injection problems, which were fixed in the 1999 models. (See my other thread on shopping for a gen 5 VFR).

Now, I'm certainly not prone to believe everything a salesman tells me, particularly when he's trying to get me into a 2001, instead of letting me buy a cheaper 1998. I also know that it's possible for the first year of a new model to have some bugs that get worked out in following years.

Is there anything that would make a 1999 preferable over a 1998 with similar mileage and equipment?

soundmaster31 · 05-27-2008, 03:57 PM

I haven't had any problems with the fuel injection on my bike, but it's had a couple previous owners.

I do believe that they put catalytic converters on the 2000 and on bikes if I remember right...something to note is all.

Lgn001 · 05-27-2008, 04:01 PM

I remember reading in Motorcyclist that the '98 was a bit "unrefined" in the lower RPM range, which was smoothed out by '99, but it hardly seemed like much of a concern.

soundmaster31 · 05-27-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgn001

I remember reading in Motorcyclist that the '98 was a bit "unrefined" in the lower RPM range, which was smoothed out by '99, but it hardly seemed like much of a concern.

Sounds right to me... I added a PC3 USB and that smoothed it out throughout the powerband.

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05-27-2008, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
JML Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 06-25-2008 02:10 PM Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fuel injection problems on 1998, or vicious lie? I was told by a salesman that the 1998 gen 5 VFR800 suffered from some fuel injection problems, which were fixed in the 1999 models. (See my other thread on shopping for a gen 5 VFR). Now, I'm certainly not prone to believe everything a salesman tells me, particularly when he's trying to get me into a 2001, instead of letting me buy a cheaper 1998. I also know that it's possible for the first year of a new model to have some bugs that get worked out in following years. Is there anything that would make a 1999 preferable over a 1998 with similar mileage and equipment?

05-27-2008, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
soundmaster31 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 10-31-2008 12:46 AM Location: Jackson, Michigan My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI (5g) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I haven't had any problems with the fuel injection on my bike, but it's had a couple previous owners. I do believe that they put catalytic converters on the 2000 and on bikes if I remember right...something to note is all. __________________ 1998 VFR800FI Interceptor K&N Filter, Sargeant Saddle, Ohlin's Rear Shock, GenMar Risers, Targa Windscreen, DualStar Heated Grip Kit, Barnett Clutch/Springs, Givi Wingrack with panniers and topcase, Carbon Fiber(look) Mirrors with integrated signals, CF(look) bar ends, reservoir caps, and levers, Sprocket Specialists 45T rear, EK Chain, Staintune High Mount on Order. Still to Come: RT or Sonic Fork Springs, RT Gold Valve Kit.

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05-27-2008, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lgn001 Most Royal Deluxe Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 04:43 AM Location: Russian River by Ocean, CA My Ride: 1983 CB1100F 2000 SV650 2007 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,009 Thanks: 20 Thanked 50 Times in 41 Posts	I remember reading in Motorcyclist that the '98 was a bit "unrefined" in the lower RPM range, which was smoothed out by '99, but it hardly seemed like much of a concern.