5th Gen any day, all day. If you want VTEC, get an 8th Gen. I wouldn't be too worried about spares. Consumables like pads, sprockets, and chain...
A 1998 with that low miles might have the original Regulator in there. It probably didn't even get a chance to have the Honda upgraded chunky...
If you really want one they are still available from mother Honda new, or you can grab a used one off eBay. 40515-MBG-000
LOL, what is that rendering? The logos look like they were dragged into Microsoft paint from a quick google image search for "VFR logos"....
I wouldn't use a torque wrench for those tasks either, but..... https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-ARM602-3-Digital-Adapter-Audible/dp/B004VYUKTC/
The install of that smaller Hurricane kit should be incredibly easy. Unbolt the clutch and brake reservoirs. Remove bar ends and slide grips...
The bike doesn't care. But if someone grabbed a crummy lithium ion with no BMS the battery might. No idea why anyone know would do that though....
Not too long ago I had a medium sized bird, maybe a Bluejay, fly out in front of the VFR. It turned directly in front of the bike and was now...
Rick's part #14-126H is a direct replacement for the OEM piece that is made with the correct voltage set point to work with Lithium Ion batteries....
If you're really concerned about it, Rick's makes a 2nd version of their regulator for the VFR with voltage set for use with Lithium ion...
It's a bit early for a radiator flush. Definitely do a passive coolant change out like normal for some new antifreeze and get it on the road....
30,000 miles isn't a lot of service duty for forks. If that were my VFR I would leave the seals and fluid alone unless they started weeping.
Those low voltage screwdrivers don't generate that much torque. You'd really have to be not paying attention to break something. If you have a...
All I pull is the left fairing. The process can be made a little quicker too. This:...
I'm running standard H4s, just bent the bottom two tabs towards the plug side. I'm not familiar with MOT inspections, but I don't follow how the...
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