new guy w/ 1993 VFR

fish123 · 06-09-2008, 07:26 PM

Hi,
I found this forum Googling around looking for VFR info. It looks great!

My 1993 VFR was parked for many years, but now I have dusted it off and charged the battery, ride it 25 miles to work every day.
Parked the Ford Powerstroke Diesel.

I also changed the oil & filter, put in some new plugs (last plug change was 1997), changed all the brake/clutch fluid, adjusted the suspension to make it a little more firm.

What a great bike! So much more sophisticated and comfortable than the 1974 Z1 I sold.

It has 15k miles from when I drove it out of the dealer shop, new.
I bought all the factory options for 1993 except the center stand, and many VFR special tools.

The only thing I have had to do since it was new is new tires. I put a Dunlop SPORTMAX II D204F on the front and a SPORTMAX 208 on the back.
And the voltage regulator died.
New AFAM chain & sprockets.

I modified the thing as soon as I got it, the steering head bearings were ball, I changed them to tapered roller bearings, front end has much tighter feel now.

I have read some things on the forum that seem to indicate that these bikes can last many miles beyond what is on mine now.

Is there anything that is a common failure part over time that I should be aware of?

Thanks,
fish123

Big3 · 06-09-2008, 08:15 PM

very sharp bike!!!! if you dont mind me asking..... what did you give for it .. I'd like to find one for the G/F to get her off the SV

WhiteKnight · 06-09-2008, 08:26 PM

Welcome to the group. The only common part failure that I am aware of is the Regulator/Rectifier. With proper maintenance, your 93 should last a long time.

Rev · 06-09-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish123

Thanks,
fish123

Man, look at those pipes; that thing must've been positively obnoxious

fish123 · 06-10-2008, 11:33 AM

Hi Big3, I bought it new in 1994 for $7k (left over inventory, the dealer wanted it off the floor as the red 94's were also in stock)

Rev, I lived in Lynnwood back in 1971, went to Edmonds Community College!
I miss taking the ferry over to the Olympic peninsula in the summer.
I had a 1971 Kawasaki H1 500 back then, great fun!

VFRShorty · 06-10-2008, 12:32 PM

welcome to the site!!! that vfr is beeeaautiful

VT Viffer · 06-10-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish123

Is that seriously how big the rear "fender" is on the '93? That thing is rediculous!!!

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06-09-2008, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
fish123 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Today 04:26 PM Location: Florida My Ride: 1993 VFR750F 1974 Kawasaki H2 750 19?? road race Kawasaki H2R Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new guy w/ 1993 VFR Hi, I found this forum Googling around looking for VFR info. It looks great! My 1993 VFR was parked for many years, but now I have dusted it off and charged the battery, ride it 25 miles to work every day. Parked the Ford Powerstroke Diesel. I also changed the oil & filter, put in some new plugs (last plug change was 1997), changed all the brake/clutch fluid, adjusted the suspension to make it a little more firm. What a great bike! So much more sophisticated and comfortable than the 1974 Z1 I sold. It has 15k miles from when I drove it out of the dealer shop, new. I bought all the factory options for 1993 except the center stand, and many VFR special tools. The only thing I have had to do since it was new is new tires. I put a Dunlop SPORTMAX II D204F on the front and a SPORTMAX 208 on the back. And the voltage regulator died. New AFAM chain & sprockets. I modified the thing as soon as I got it, the steering head bearings were ball, I changed them to tapered roller bearings, front end has much tighter feel now. I have read some things on the forum that seem to indicate that these bikes can last many miles beyond what is on mine now. Is there anything that is a common failure part over time that I should be aware of? Thanks, fish123

06-09-2008, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
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WhiteKnight Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 01-02-2009 11:52 PM Location: South Central Ky - Find Me! View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,340 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Welcome to the group. The only common part failure that I am aware of is the Regulator/Rectifier. With proper maintenance, your 93 should last a long time. __________________ http://www.nrwhiteknight.net

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fish123 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Today 04:26 PM Location: Florida My Ride: 1993 VFR750F 1974 Kawasaki H2 750 19?? road race Kawasaki H2R Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Big3, I bought it new in 1994 for $7k (left over inventory, the dealer wanted it off the floor as the red 94's were also in stock) Rev, I lived in Lynnwood back in 1971, went to Edmonds Community College! I miss taking the ferry over to the Olympic peninsula in the summer. I had a 1971 Kawasaki H1 500 back then, great fun!

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