One possibility could be that a previous owner used it as a track bike where standard coolant was not allowed, then neglected to change it back.
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Welcome to VFRW, pull up a chair and make yourself at home! Have you taken any photos of your "new to you" ride? We love photos. It is very...
I call "ditto" on the slave cylinder having pushed its way out. Gravity alone will push the slave cylinder if you don't clamp or hold it in a...
Are you using a VPN? I wonder if that might be indicating that you are located in Germany.
To properly check a battery you need to "load test" it. A battery can have 12 volts or better even with a bad cell, but testing under a load will...
Welcome to VFRW MisterVRT! That is a sharp looking bike. I've never seen a black stripe down the midst like that on a VFR before.
I have only adjusted mine, a fifth gen. Thanks for clarifying the difference.
So the "valve ajustment" mentioned in your first post was a syncronizing of the starter valves. You say that #3 &4 were "off by a few clicks"....
If I had a 6th gen I would jump on this even if the plastics on my bike were flawless! Spare plastic is worth much more than what you are...
How many miles on the clock? Start with the basics. - Take a look in the tank,..... any rust or other sediment? - check the charging system,...
Sorry to hear of your bother's diagnosis. Nothing like the brevity of life being thrown in your face to force you to get your prioities in...
An almost 11 month overdue "Welcome" to you Jess! So as I understand it, you still have both the VF and the VFR? That's great.
You could ask at a local raidiator repair shop if they could repair it for less than the cost of a used one.
Have you checked ebay?
Welcome to VFRW. How do you like th 1200? Is it stock, or has it been customized? If so, with what? When you get a chance, upload a photo or...
Welcome to VFRW! I'll guess that the bike on the stand in the other room, the White, Blue, and Red one....... is a CX500 Turbo.
I'm glad your fears have been put to rest. It makes sense that the oil pressure warning light takes a moment after the motor is started to go...
Fleebay may be your best option for the gauge cluster. Honda parts dealers have the headlight assembly available, or fleebay might be a...
Welcome back. Did you sell the 02 because it made you rich to do so?
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