considering a 1986 VFR750

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  1. KrautBurner

    KrautBurner New Member

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    Edit: it's a VFR700

    I found one for sale locally, I'm thinking of going to look at it next week.



    anything I should be looking for? (concerned about)



    I'm looking for an extra bike,
    something to commute on, and allow friends to ride (like my brother when he visits from cross country)


    Russ
     
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    Congradulations,
    I love my '86. Ahead of its time, it was. Lacks the power that my '06 has, but handles better... Correction, I handle it better. I've been riding my '86 for 12 years. The '06 for less than a year, go figure.:crazy: :wacko: 3rd 16 hour day/night in a row I'm starting to lose it.
    People ask about the old one all the time. When I tell them that its over 20 yrs. old... they'll be like "No Way" and I'm like , "yup".
    Anyway, I got this guy (maybe you've heard of him) Chuck Crites glassing me up a complete body pannel/fairing kit. My old plastics are starting to get brittle.
    Sorry, you asked a question, huh.

    Make sure the choke works, (bike, motor, exhaust should be cold to the touch) when these bikes are warm, they start up every time. The guy selling knows this so he may warm it up before you get there
    check all fluids,
    condition of chain/sprokets, some people only lube their chain... never or right before they sell the bike
    warm the bike up to normal operating temp., shut off, check for leaks, IE: oil radiator fluid...
    This isn't your first bike so you probably already know all this.
     
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    I guess this guy works with some people in Canada and specializes in older VFR's
    picks them up cheep, fixes them up, then sells them
    (also a source for parts)

    I'm pretty sure he knows his way around the bikes alot better than me.
     
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    It's a great bike provided it's been cared for. Run it up to operating temp and look for leaks - pop off all plastic panels and seat - look "underneath" everything - battery box, air box, etc. Check the case for cracks or JB weld. If it looks too good to be true it might be!
     
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    I got one about 3 months ago and I love it. Haven't really had a chance to ride it much, since I am still learning, but some of the family members (stepfather and mother) that I am letting drive it around town occasionally are very impressed with it.
     
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    You will also want to bring a multimeter and check the voltage at the battery when the bike is running. The Rectifier/Regulator are known to go bad on these things. You should get about 14 volts when it's running. Replacement R/R's are available. I think I picked mine up for about $110.
     
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    86 VFR --Input

    Voltage regulators will continually pop after 24K miles due to faulty grounding design. If it sits the stainless fuel filter will partially clog resultant in decreased power.

    In tune with the Gremlins taken care of these are the best ones to have, easy to valve adjust. Got 50 mpg on trips at 75mph

    I have a Yosh slip over system and other parts from the one I had- THEY ARE FOR SALE

    How2
     
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    thanks guys,

    I never made it out to look at them,


    maybe in a couple weeks.

    I also found a Suzuki VX800
    V-Twin version of a Bandit/Nighthawk.

    probably gonna take it for a spin too.



    Russ
     
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    But, man, that's a cruiser...........
     
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    true,

    it's less money,
    it's a larger engine
    it's shaft drive

    it's probably a better bike for a long ride too.



    the goal (for me) is to have a "spare bike"
    something my brother (and other visitors) can ride
     
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