1998 vfr800fi?!?

Looking to upgrade my 85 Vf500F. I found a 1998 VFR800FI, went and saw it today. It rides so smooth. The paint, fairings, seat, etc are all in great condition. Tires still have some tread, brakes are good, battery is a year old. Oil hasnt been changed in 1400 miles. No known problems, rides great. The guy is looking for $2,700...good price?? Good generation?? The only thing that annoys me is the loud gear whine, but i know its common on all of them. Any advice for this bike, price and everything? The only thing different from the picture is that it now has a Delkovic Chrome pipe, instead of the holeshot one.

 

The gear whine annoys you? That is part of the reason we buy 5th Gen and earlier VFRs. Sounds like a decnt deal to me.

Primo

 

it's not that it's annoying as much as it's hard to get used to since my 85 whine isn't quite as loud. Excuse my ignorance but the whine is not a sign of anything bad..? Also, why exactly is there gear whine?

 

your 85 doesn't have gear driven cams....if the 85 made the gear noise I would really worry....LOL

 

Reg- yea I'm thinking ts a real good deal and from a few months of looking it's one of the inky and nicest 5th gens I have found. From what I undestand it's a great generation of VFRs. I drove it yesterday and loved it man.

Crusty- it does have some whine and im sure it's a problem...lol

 

I love my fifth gen great bike I had to do a bunch of upgrades to get it up to par but there still awesome bikes!

 

gear whine is simple. you have gear drive cams in some of them, which make gear noise, that in my eyes sounds BEAUTIFUL. m friend's RC51 does the same thing. its a gorgeous sound.

 

Well I dont think I can pass this one up....Im going to pull the trigger in the coming days

 

Yes, it sounds like a good deal. Be sure to ask for the rear seat cowl. It is not in your picture and you definitely want it. Also, I'd see if they have the stock exhaust. Why not take it if they've got it? Good luck and let us know how you make out.

 

Sounds pretty good, had an '00, you'll love it. Funny you mention the noise, that's one of the things I miss about my 5th gen (and my '86 VFR750). Good luck, if it works out you won't regret it.
If you wish a pipe, PM me, I have a stocker and a shop manual for it.

 

Stewart- Unfortunately he doesnt have the cowl but at some point ill try and pick one up

PicVFR- The pipe on there is decently quite, but beautiful chrome, so I may want something new sometime but ill keep in touch.

Thanks brosefs

 

You do not want that crappy bike, send me the number of the seller and I will keep you from have to hear the gear wine :biggrin: If you need a rear cowl I have a few in my garage. How man miles are on the bike?

 

Dino- no way bro, I'm taking him up, don't steal it so how much do you look to get for a red seat cowl?

 

Well I have three in a box, one is brand new the two others are like almost new. Good news is that they are all red. Do you ever ride in the Poconos? We have a small group that meets there but lately they have all been sleeping in and not riding!!

 

So I did, put a deposit down!! Picking it up late next week, and I'm so stoked to join the 5th gen club!!!!
Dino- I haven't ever gone to the Poconos but I'd imagine it'd be nice. How often you all get together? How much for the not brand new cowls??

 

I will PM you my number/email.......I need to get them out of the box too, they have not seen the light of day in about 11 years....I always had a girlfriend that liked to ride so I never installed it (them).

 

Just throwing out there for you I got a bunch of plastics for the bike if you ever go down give me a holla

 

thanks brosef. ill keep it in mind but im hoping to not need it for a while...like...ever

 

Yer just only gonna love it....... good price, good decision.