VFR newbie, Hello from Seattle

nappy · 10-12-2008, 12:37 PM

Hi, I'm new to VFR's, a friend of mine just gave me his 2000 VFR 800 that had been sitting outside for the past year in the Bay Area. I went down to have a look at it, it was covered in spider webs and pine needles bu it's in really good shape other than that...I replaced the battery and pushed the starter button and VROOM! started right up! I've never owned a bike with fuel injection but I'm sold now, a carbureted bike wouldn't have been that easy to get going after a year of sitting. One thing I noticed was the bike seemed to run hotter than my Aprilia, it was in the 210-220 range, is that normal for these bikes? Water boils at 212F so was it on the verge of overheating? I've heard that water wetter will lower temps some, also is there a bigger radiator that can be put on these?

thanks for any input.

-Nappy

derstuka · 10-13-2008, 09:16 AM

I believe that I already said this on the other thread of yours....but hello and welcome again anyways!

drewl · 10-13-2008, 09:27 AM

Hello again, hello.
I just posted to say hello.

Badbilly · 10-13-2008, 09:37 AM

Low coolant level? Best bet IMO is to take the bike in to George Dean's in Montlake Terrace.

Water boils at 212F at sea level.

Scubalong · 10-13-2008, 09:41 AM

You two again.............................Beat me to it

to our forum. Make yourself at home. I am sure you will enjoy many laugh and many tips here.

derstuka · 10-13-2008, 09:47 AM

Just so that everybody knows.....folks have been responding to his question(s) on this thread below.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>VFR newb..Free 2000 VFR800!!

julianivfr · 10-13-2008, 09:53 AM

Hey! New Dude!! Welcome to VFR World.

Haven't I seen a thread with you in it somewhere before???

nappy · 10-13-2008, 12:57 PM

Thanks for all of the welcomes! And thanks for the input on the temp etc.

Julianivfr- you may have seen me on the Sundial t500 board...that's about the only one I ever drop in on.

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10-12-2008, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
nappy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: 10-29-2008 05:13 PM Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VFR newbie, Hello from Seattle Hi, I'm new to VFR's, a friend of mine just gave me his 2000 VFR 800 that had been sitting outside for the past year in the Bay Area. I went down to have a look at it, it was covered in spider webs and pine needles bu it's in really good shape other than that...I replaced the battery and pushed the starter button and VROOM! started right up! I've never owned a bike with fuel injection but I'm sold now, a carbureted bike wouldn't have been that easy to get going after a year of sitting. One thing I noticed was the bike seemed to run hotter than my Aprilia, it was in the 210-220 range, is that normal for these bikes? Water boils at 212F so was it on the verge of overheating? I've heard that water wetter will lower temps some, also is there a bigger radiator that can be put on these? thanks for any input. -Nappy

10-13-2008, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 09:06 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,567 Thanks: 17 Thanked 123 Times in 86 Posts	I believe that I already said this on the other thread of yours....but hello and welcome again anyways! __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 08:21 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,478 Thanks: 42 Thanked 92 Times in 67 Posts	Hello again, hello. I just posted to say hello. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

10-13-2008, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scubalong Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 07:15 PM Location: Oceanside, San Diego My Ride: 2005 VFR800 (Death) 2006/09 Black (Japmaican) girl View my Photo Gallery Posts: 596 Thanks: 69 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Damn.....Derstuka and Drewl You two again.............................Beat me to it to our forum. Make yourself at home. I am sure you will enjoy many laugh and many tips here.

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Badbilly Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: Today 04:36 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Low coolant level? Best bet IMO is to take the bike in to George Dean's in Montlake Terrace. Water boils at 212F at sea level.

10-13-2008, 09:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 09:06 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,567 Thanks: 17 Thanked 123 Times in 86 Posts	Just so that everybody knows.....folks have been responding to his question(s) on this thread below. >>>>>>>>>>>>>*VFR newb..Free 2000 VFR800!!* __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

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julianivfr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 11:13 PM Location: Alberta My Ride: 2006 VFR800 ABS Pearl White View my Photo Gallery Posts: 92 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Hey! New Dude!! Welcome to VFR World. Haven't I seen a thread with you in it somewhere before??? __________________ 06 Pearl White. ZGDB, Sargent, Quad 4300K HIDs, Frame Sliders, Vista Cruise, Throttle Rocker, Tank Bra, OEM Panniers and Trunk, Bestem Liners, Dual Cardo Scala Q2, Tomtom Rider 2

10-13-2008, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
nappy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: 10-29-2008 05:13 PM Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all of the welcomes! And thanks for the input on the temp etc. Julianivfr- you may have seen me on the Sundial t500 board...that's about the only one I ever drop in on.

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