Looking at a 2008 VFR800 Sunday

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    Hi everyone I'm new here :)

    Decided for my 3rd bike that the 2006-2009 VFR looks like what I'd want. I like the concept of a sport tourer but since I'm short (5'7") I can't really fit on the big block ones well. I've done some research over the past month or so but wanted to check with everyone here first.

    Bike is a 2008 with 4520 miles. Original owner who claims it was always garaged and never down; It looks flawless in the pics. Has an FMF 2 into 2 exhaust with carbon fiber cans, a K&N filter, and Puig double bubble windshield. Also comes with NOS Honda hard luggage, OEM windshield, new Delkevic headers, and new power commander V. He is asking $5800 but I'm going to try and get it for $5600.

    Besides normal maintenance items is there anything I should look for? What do you guys think of the price?

    Thanks for the help! Looking forward to posting some pictures if it comes home with me.
     
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    Updated RR and stator?
    Maintenance records
    Pray he doesn't have a K&N oil filter on it
    Check dates on tires
    Chain & sprocket
    Check Battery
    Think the price is a tad high
    I'd start lower




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    Thanks man!

    I thought the RR and stator problems were resolved by 2008...?
    I would hope he gives me all the papers my when he bought it new until now.
    Haha something wrong with the K&N oil filter besides being a rip off? I used to only run Honda filters on my CB700SC.
    Will def be checking tires dates. He has Michelins on there now, not sure what came stock.
    Since I'm still new to chains I read up on checking for wear before I head out.
    Hopefully it has nice AGM in there that's been kept on a tender.
    OK, I'll try 5200-5300. Do I even want the Honda luggage or should I just go with cheaper aftermarket stuff?
     
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    For the mileage, I wouldn't expect it to have any issues with the RR or stator. They are 30k maintenance items essentially.

    If it does have a K&N oil filter swap it immediately. They tend to fail catastrophically dumping oil all over your rear tire.

    Just note there are brand new 2014-2015 VFR800s still popping up for sub 6k...
     
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    Know a member with an 09 that fried a stator and also another with 25k with
    the same issue. Your probably fine
    Yes DO NOT USE K&N, I go Wix or OEM
    Look up AM and her thread on one, lucky to have survived



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    Wow, that sounds just a tad dangerous... I'll be sure to swap it if it has one.

    I've looked into the new ones a couple times, maybe I should look some more.

    OK good to know, but I can prevent that with a wiring upgrade no?

    I use WIX on the EX-500 I'm riding now, great filters and half the price of the OEM Kawi one.

    I will def do that, I can't imagine how bad a failure like that would be. Scary stuff!
     
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    I wound up picking the bike up on Sunday and got to ride about 80 miles home some of that in NYC traffic (not fun). I think I may need a set of Helibars as the extra lean angle over my previous bikes is hard on the wrists; I'll see if I get used to it though. Thanks Everyone for the help!

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    Nice looking bike. Congrats. Give the wrists a chance, mine were sore the first few time I took it out but no issues now.
     
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    Doooood congrats
    Looks very nice and has the extremely sought after 8 spoker.
    Before riding put your arm straight out and pull your fingers back to stretch your wrist-- it works for me


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    You need to hold yourself up with your core muscles and your legs, not your arms/wrists.
     
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    Yes that to


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    or just drive faster... use air pressure to lift your chest...
    Don't even have to exercise & it only costs speeding tickets if you are caught....

    Works for me. :D
     
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    Great looking bike - have fun.

    It took me one long ride (600 miles) to realise I needed Helibars, and have never regretted it. Unlike cheaper risers, Helibars also move the bars towards you, so the effect is to greatly reduce pressure on your wrists.

    You may find that getting the bike safely onto the main stand can be a mission. These bikes are heavy and especially with a full fuel tank are rather prone to tipping over. Hence decent R&G frame sliders are another option to consider. The first few times you use the main stand get a friend to help steady the thing - the last thing you want to do is qualify for Randy's foul up list..

    http://www.vfrworld.com/threads/you-dropped-it-how-many-time.44298/page-34

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    Thanks man! If I don't get used to the lean I'll def be buying some Helibars.

    I watched the original owner 'struggle' to put it up on the center stand and thought to myself 'I'll pass'. He was much taller than me and appeared to be in better shape. :p I'm only 5'7" so this bike is a bit tall for me but still has a slightly lower seat height than my first bike ('85 CB700SC), which also felt way more top heavy, and luckily I never dropped that.
     
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    5'6 and can do it , just takes practice
    Need it to change oil and adjust chain
    Good luck


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    very nice ride!!! Just a thought but some attention to the suspension might be in order....preload and damper adjusted to your weight and riding style. I found that after I played with it a bit and set to factory ride - then adjust, it is more comfortable. The bike responds to road input equally so that it is using front and rear. The response to dips and bumps feel really level and the dive on braking better, the rise on acceleration better and less wear on the arms and wrists when getting on it and into some turns....(mine has Heli bars too apparently they did not set the preload correct on the front) so it telegraphed a lot of the road. You will get used to it, and more! The bike is so rewarding when you want to take er out and run- enjoy it - and ride safe! I ride an ST1300, and other bikes, the position on this bike is more of the attack forward vs others....like thtanner says use the body and core - leaning on the bars are going to wear....new bike new riding style.....you will find your zen .....
     
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