New 2 the VFR Forum / VFR 800 need advise

Hi ,

New to this year VFR and forum.

Need some helpful advise from those of you in the know. Looking to possibly pulling the trigger on a 2007 VFR800 w/abs. Low miles 13k. Anything I should be looking out for when checking it out? Plan on test ride of at least an hour. Possibly having a mech check it out as well.

Any hidden cost associated with this year? Any years better than others?

Any and all help is much appeciated.

Chris

 

07 is a solid model, check for maintenance record and if your heart tell you she is the one then pull the trigger. What is the price?
BTW :welcome: to the madness :wave:

 

4500.00 is what is asked, going to try to get it for 4000.00

 

Good price go for it

 

Look around the bike for any sign of tip over or scratch do you negotiate from there. Good luck

 

What are the best mods to get most bang for the $$ for performance.

 

PCIII or PCV
NEP throttle lock is the best bang for the bucks :wink: You will thanks me for a long ride.

 

A few weeks afetr I bought my 5th Gen second hand, I couldn't adjust the chain.
Turns out where it hadn't been looked after the rear wheel hub had seized solid. Took it apart and cleaned it all. Then it ended up with me taking the swingarm off as the bearings were all shot.
Not all bikes are like this, but one thing people miss when looking at a bike are things like head bearings and the like.

Pull the bike up onto its centre stand and make sure the front moves freely, then see if where the swingarm meets the suspension is nice and clean too.

Price sounds nice but i'm working out the doller to pound ratio in my head, and it hurts.

 

The 2007 and on ABS models are pretty solid mile munching machines. At that low mileage I would not expect any technical issues, but if not already replaced, it will be coming up to needing new tyres(tires). If you can get them to throw in a full hard luggage set (not cheap) the bike is a brilliant long range tourer.

Officially the bike will be due its first vtec valve check - a fairly labour expensive procedure - which rarely if ever reveals they need adjustment (especially at the first check), and as a result some have chosen to defer until the next scheduled interval. If the vendor is a garage you could use that to argue down the price (as a looming bill) or just get them to do the check for free and mark your service record.

Lift the seat and note the date and paint code shown on the label by the tank - this shows the actual year the bike was built, as it may be registered some years later. There is a list of paint codes on here - but note red is always the fastestotstir:. Whilst the seat is off, check the tool kit is present and its contents - at the very least you will need that weird C shaped spanner and cranked extension bar to adjust the chain tension. Most of the other stuff is rarely used.

If you can get the bike for $4k (just 2,500GBP) that bike is a steal.




SkiMad

 

Agree with Skimad
4500 still a good deal
I found one yesterday listed for $4200 only 13k miles I wish I have Skimad money :wink: so I can take her home

 

Ok, Missed the first one I was trying to pick up. Found another 2007 non ABS unit. Wish it had the abs though. Very low miles. Lets hope this one works out. What rear shock would be a wise choice to switch to? Going to put Heli bars on it first thing. What year Staintunes are compatable with an 07?

Thanks

 

JD can help you with all the suspension need and does not break your bank account.
Staintune available for 5th and 6th gen
Here is what she look like

 

So a set off of a 2003 would work right? 2003 being a 5th gen bike ?

Thanks

 

Found a 2007 RWB , GREAT PRICE. It is now mine. Bought some used Heli bars ans a Staintune exhaust for it. Can't wait to start riding it.

 

Scubalong, Do you find your Staintunes get hot enough to effect the palstics in the tail section ? Melting or discoloring of any kind ? Put mine on and seems pretty hot back there. Thinking about using the heat shields from originals on them.

 

Glad you managed to find your :vtr2:!!!

But its over a week later, and some of us are starting to question whether it really exists ...




Come on we like pictures!!!!!!!!!!



SkiMad

 

Pics of the Stable mates, K1200LT and New to me 2007 RWB with only 2600 miles . Added Heli Bars, PP3 rear tire, and Staintune exhaust. Coming soon will be PCV and Frt PP3. Have side bags trying to round up the hardware to mount them