Any known issues with 1986 VF1000R?

tumminello123 · 07-12-2008, 05:26 PM

I just signed on yesterday and this is my first post.

I am purchasing a 1986 VF1000R that looks amazingly good on the pics that I saw on eBay. I am guessing there are no problems with it, but I do not know if there are known issues for this model. I don't mean things like "it can't turn slow because it's too heavy". I mean things lke leaking seals, clutch issues, etc.

hondabill · 07-13-2008, 09:54 AM

i have road an 85 vf1000r since 1990.approx. 40k ml. with no real problems. I would recomend a 180 deg thermostat and wire the fans to come on with the key this bike will cook your ass otherwise.

squirrelman · 07-13-2008, 10:23 AM

i'd be cautious about the condition of the transmission since all that power can chew up gears....

it IS a REALLY HEAVY bike and a bitch to work on.

Taz · 07-13-2008, 11:32 AM

I owned 2 '86's & now a a Frankin VF1000 .

Only prob I know is already said with the Thermostat should have a 180 degree one installed "if not" allready.

Also after your get it, I have found that one smiles a lot more when riding one

p.s. you didn't mention how much you bought it for

????

JamieDaugherty · 07-13-2008, 03:20 PM

There aren't ANY problems...

...besides the top end oiling problems, fuel pumps and relays that fail, stator wires that melt the connector, gearbox failures (mentioned), junk stock suspensions...

These bikes are still great and don't have any more common issues than any other bike from that era (less in my opinion). It is what it is, and there are things you can do to improve on what's there. Read the forums and ask a lot of questions and you should be able to find all of the help you need!

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07-12-2008, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
tumminello123 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: 10-07-2008 04:36 AM Location: Fort Worth, TX My Ride: 1986 VF1000R Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Any known issues with 1986 VF1000R? I just signed on yesterday and this is my first post. I am purchasing a 1986 VF1000R that looks amazingly good on the pics that I saw on eBay. I am guessing there are no problems with it, but I do not know if there are known issues for this model. I don't mean things like "it can't turn slow because it's too heavy". I mean things lke leaking seals, clutch issues, etc.

07-13-2008, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
hondabill Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 11-20-2008 05:23 PM Location: LANCASTER OHIO My Ride: 1983 V45INTERCEPTER 1985 VF1000R (project) 1986 VF500F 2000 VFR800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i have road an 85 vf1000r since 1990.approx. 40k ml. with no real problems. I would recomend a 180 deg thermostat and wire the fans to come on with the key this bike will cook your ass otherwise. __________________ HONDABILL

07-13-2008, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
squirrelman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 10:13 AM Location: barf-a-load, ny - Find Me! My Ride: '86 VFR 700Fs (3), '97 VFR 750 '88 NT 650 HAWK (3) '86 Yamaha Radian '66 Yamaha YL-1 '88 VTR 250 (2) '76 CB 125 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 893 Thanks: 4 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	i'd be cautious about the condition of the transmission since all that power can chew up gears.... it IS a REALLY HEAVY bike and a bitch to work on. __________________ "Machines are the tools of freedom." :Cyrus Eaton " Goin' to Hell in a bucket, but at least I'm enjoyin' the ride....... "

07-13-2008, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: 08-08-2008 11:44 PM Location: from SoCal, now in Utah My Ride: '05VFR800(blown motor) with a 86VF1000r HRC motor & what a rocket, '06 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST, '05 RC51, 2000F4 600, '04VFR800, 91F2 600, KTM625SMC,89 Hawk GT647, & too many more to list. Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I owned 2 '86's & now a a Frankin VF1000 . Only prob I know is already said with the Thermostat should have a 180 degree one installed "if not" allready. Also after your get it, I have found that one smiles a lot more when riding one p.s. you didn't mention how much you bought it for ???? __________________ 1ST GEN: THE BEGINING OF GREATNESS 2ND GEN: THE CONTINUED DREAM 3RD GEN: MASTERMIND OF FUN 4TH GEN: RUNNING ON SUCCESS 5TH GEN: LAST OF THE TRUE VFR'S 6TH GEN: V-Tec = BEGINING DEMISE OF A ONCE GOOD THING (why I also own a 06 Sprint ST)

07-13-2008, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
JamieDaugherty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 12-02-2008 04:01 AM Location: Fort Wayne, IN - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VTR1000F 1995 YZ125 1984 VF500F (4) 1984 VF1000F (3) 1984 VF700F (5) Posts: 495 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	There aren't ANY problems... ...besides the top end oiling problems, fuel pumps and relays that fail, stator wires that melt the connector, gearbox failures (mentioned), junk stock suspensions... These bikes are still great and don't have any more common issues than any other bike from that era (less in my opinion). It is what it is, and there are things you can do to improve on what's there. Read the forums and ask a lot of questions and you should be able to find all of the help you need! __________________ Jamie Daugherty jamie@daughertymotorsports.com www.daughertymotorsports.com

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