5th Generation 1998-2001 1998-2001 VFR800 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:08:40 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:08:40 +0000 VFRworld https://vfrworld.com/forums/5th-generation-1998-2001.16/ 5th Gen Service Manual Download Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:53:46 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/5th-gen-service-manual-download.52264/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/5th-gen-service-manual-download.52264/ invalid@example.com (DaHose) DaHose
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Jose]]> 10 VFR800 Gear Shifter length Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:28:09 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfr800-gear-shifter-length.62804/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfr800-gear-shifter-length.62804/ invalid@example.com (Captain 80s) Captain 80s
Can somebody please measure the distance from the shift shaft center to the center of the toe rod in the same plane for me please?

An 86 VFR is ~140mm as. (camera angle makes it look shorter).

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Thank you!]]> 3 Newbie question Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:37:00 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/newbie-question.62780/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/newbie-question.62780/ invalid@example.com (VFRnewb) VFRnewb For information the Honda 650 I used in the test and a KTM 390 hired last week (yes last week!) on holiday didn’t do this.

Thank you in advance]]> 11 Is a 1998-2001 VFR800 Dynojet Power Commander 2 worth buying? Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:41:22 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/is-a-1998-2001-vfr800-dynojet-power-commander-2-worth-buying.62758/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/is-a-1998-2001-vfr800-dynojet-power-commander-2-worth-buying.62758/ invalid@example.com (RossR) RossR
The label on the back says M101-001.MAP. Would this be Plug and Play for my'99?

Can I make it work easily with some of the maps that members have posted...

Is a 1998-2001 VFR800 Dynojet Power Commander 2 worth buying?]]> 4 5th gen VFR800 (1998) Windscreen help Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:58:20 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/5th-gen-vfr800-1998-windscreen-help.62523/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/5th-gen-vfr800-1998-windscreen-help.62523/ invalid@example.com (jimmmortensen) jimmmortensen
I'm refurbishing my 1998 VFR800. I got the fairings repainted and did a once-over on the whole bike and the project it turning out awesome. Such a perfect bike.

I currently have the original OEM windscreen and it's yellowed and scratched with age. So, a couple of questions:

1. I'd love to replace it with another OEM, but can't find any on eBay. Any suggestions?
2. Failing #1, any recs for an aftermarket one? I bought one from a Chinese company and it didn't fit. I can't find the Zero...

5th gen VFR800 (1998) Windscreen help]]> 5 Sargent Seat / Backrest Setup - Just Needs Grab Handles Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:36:54 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/sargent-seat-backrest-setup-just-needs-grab-handles.62627/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/sargent-seat-backrest-setup-just-needs-grab-handles.62627/ invalid@example.com (PubSub) PubSub
Today I took the bike out for the first time with a passenger. I took off my rear cowl, installed the backrest, and installed the passenger seat. My lady reported that she was very comfy after the ride, but I realized that I am missing any sort of a...

Sargent Seat / Backrest Setup - Just Needs Grab Handles]]> Broken speedometer, or not, because of the regulator Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:37:23 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/broken-speedometer-or-not-because-of-the-regulator.62362/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/broken-speedometer-or-not-because-of-the-regulator.62362/ invalid@example.com (Daviken) Daviken
Hi, sorry for my English, I'm using a translator. I just bought a VFR about 500km from my home in Spain, but the bike let me down at 300km. I was coming down the road at 100km/h, and suddenly, the rev counter dropped to 0. I pulled over and the bike wouldn't start, showing signs of a dead battery. I already knew it. The regulator, damn, I knew they were guilty of that, but it didn't last me even...

Broken speedometer, or not, because of the regulator]]> 3 Cooling fan-push or pull? Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:37:01 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/cooling-fan-push-or-pull.62595/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/cooling-fan-push-or-pull.62595/ invalid@example.com (Jim DeFina) Jim DeFina
I recently replaced the plastics on my 99when I was hit and sent sliding while lane splitting ourt here in NorCal. But since she’s been put back together I noticed she fern warm (190-200)when in stop and go traffic on rm days. So, I checked the fan and she blows air very well. But oddly (at least to me) the air is drawn in from the outside and pulled through the radiator towards the engine. While yes. This men’s cooler outside air is dram inset of hot exhaust engine ir....

Cooling fan-push or pull?]]> 20 Clutch kill switch keeps on a killin'. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:24:38 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/clutch-kill-switch-keeps-on-a-killin.62465/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/clutch-kill-switch-keeps-on-a-killin.62465/ invalid@example.com (Deadsmiley) Deadsmiley
It doesn't quite push the switch in far enough by about 1mm.

I have aftermarket, adjustable levers.
I have stock levers.
I have replaced the aftermarket levers with different aftermarket levers.
I have replaced the switch with an OEM Honda switch.

Nothing has helped this issue and I am a bit stumped.

I am open to suggestions, insults and curses. Lord knows I have had let a few of them fly while...

Clutch kill switch keeps on a killin'.]]> 10 Gen 5 graphics Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:06:41 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/gen-5-graphics.61727/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/gen-5-graphics.61727/ invalid@example.com (Kiwiwannafly) Kiwiwannafly The ones I had made are:
Tank Honda logo left and right
"Honda" curved (tail) and straight (base of windscreen)
HECS stickers side panel
VFR graphics left and right.

If anyone wants to go the same path I have vector graphics files for...

Gen 5 graphics]]> 2 Need advice about camshaft gears Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:26:18 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/need-advice-about-camshaft-gears.62502/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/need-advice-about-camshaft-gears.62502/ invalid@example.com (Mark UK) Mark UK
I have a 5th gen VFR 800.
I would very much appreciate some advice regarding the scissor gears on the camshafts as I may have done something silly.

I recently carried out valve clearance adjustment. When I removed the camshafts I forgot to apply paint to a pair of teeth on the gears to indicated correct alignment when replacing them. I realised my potential error after the bike was re-assembled and ridden a couple of hundred miles.
Yes, I know. I'm an...

Need advice about camshaft gears]]> 2 Switch odometer units miles to kms Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:16:35 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/switch-odometer-units-miles-to-kms.61707/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/switch-odometer-units-miles-to-kms.61707/ invalid@example.com (Kiwiwannafly) Kiwiwannafly
2000 VFR800Fi - English import into NZ. Speedometer (analog) is large font Miles, small font km. Odometer is in MILES. Temp is in degrees C.
A metric purist would be having nightmares.
OK - I am another with the dead odometer reading but working trip meter. On startup I get good looking self test, so assuming the LCD display is not faulty. All display segments for digits light up on connecting to...

Switch odometer units miles to kms]]> 6 back on the road Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:41:47 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/back-on-the-road.62418/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/back-on-the-road.62418/ invalid@example.com (chuntera) chuntera The time in between I rebuilt the forks (new Sonic Springs from Jaymie), repainted the wheels and installed new tires.

View attachment 103004]]> 3 No fuel non start Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:57:31 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/no-fuel-non-start.62436/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/no-fuel-non-start.62436/ invalid@example.com (Luke2152) Luke2152
Coils are sparking but injectors are not injecting. With the key on, and ecu disconnected, when I ground the injector pins I can here them click (as they should). I sprayed easy start down the throttle bodies and now it starts and runs for a few seconds.

So I...

No fuel non start]]> 5 Erratic needle movement after gauge switch Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:29:33 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/erratic-needle-movement-after-gauge-switch.62391/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/erratic-needle-movement-after-gauge-switch.62391/ invalid@example.com (futtie75) futtie75
Symptoms are:
- The needles move to about 20-50 kph and 1500-2500rpm if I turn on the ignition only (not starting)
- It's as if they "hang" at some angles, especially the speedometer. Speeding up fixes that with a sudden jerk up to a new speed (not the correct speed though)
- When...

Erratic needle movement after gauge switch]]> 4 Owner’s Manual - 1999 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:06:28 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/owner%E2%80%99s-manual-1999.61074/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/owner%E2%80%99s-manual-1999.61074/ invalid@example.com (Belgirb) Belgirb 3 oil line leak Thu, 05 Jun 2025 02:51:32 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/oil-line-leak.62409/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/oil-line-leak.62409/ invalid@example.com (chuntera) chuntera I first assumed it was the o-ring between the fitting and the oil sump pan but it appears to be from the crimped part of the oil line. There appears to be remanents of a rubber o-ring sticking out of the crimp.

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I don't think hondabond will hold up in this area so I'm probably looking at replacing...

oil line leak]]> 3 Stator Gasket Fri, 16 May 2025 16:06:25 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/stator-gasket.62310/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/stator-gasket.62310/ invalid@example.com (Bob G) Bob G I’ve checked with my local honda dealer, Chaparral & Revzilla with no luck.
Where are you guys getting your gaskets or are you making your own gaskets?
Thanks in advance!]]> 3 Accessory wiring - which circuit ? Thu, 15 May 2025 00:33:03 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/accessory-wiring-which-circuit.62380/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/accessory-wiring-which-circuit.62380/ invalid@example.com (chuntera) chuntera https://motomods3dsolutions.com/products/1998-2001-vfr800-charging-bracket

So next question is which circuit should I tap into to power the accessories ?
Ideally I would like a circuit off the engine start/stop switch. I don't need high current (maybe 2A max) so I'm thinking skip wiring a separate relay from the battery.

There used to be someone on the forum who...

Accessory wiring - which circuit ?]]> 3 Dampening my spirit Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:59:13 +0000 https://vfrworld.com/threads/dampening-my-spirit.60568/ https://vfrworld.com/threads/dampening-my-spirit.60568/ invalid@example.com (chris.neale) chris.neale
Last year my started killing the battery at random times during the more winter months. Everything looked fine, press starter and the dash dims and resets trip and clock

No problem over the summer then a little while ago as I rode it slightly less the problem recurs. As I’d had enough I changed the battery

Just to say my baby lives under a cover outside

So last week after a period of damp I take her out on the motorway to pick some bits up

Starts...

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