Looking to buy 2004 VFR800 and need advice

Pm OOTV I think he has the upload

 

Thanks everyone. Once I'll download the service manual, I guess will take it from there. BTW, are there any stickies to replace all fluids/sparks plugs and brakes?

I am still trying to learn to navigate the forum

 

Here is the direct link to the 6th gen service manual:
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/...onda-vfr-service-manual-optimized-bookmarked/

I am not very good at navigating this forum, but on the other VFR forum there are some walkthru's for some routine maintenance jobs. Me personally, I would not bleed the brakes. I went to a local shop for that. There are 6 fricken bleed points on the damn thing! It's not particularly difficult, just time consuming and I am not that patient. I tend to rush and thats when mistakes are made. And I don't want to do that with my brakes.
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/forum/95-maintenance-guides/

The VFR's in general are not that bad to work on. Honda did a fairly good job engineering it. Except for the R/R of course. On the 6th gen it is up on the front right side near the radiator. You know, where all the heat is.

For what you are getting, that is a very good price. Very, very good. 30K miles really is nothing to worry about on a VFR. There are many members who have over 100K miles and never have done the valve inspection.

 

Has it had the recall rework performed? Why do you want to replace the brakelines? Just as precaution, or do they look really bad?

 

One question.....has it been garaged?

 

According to owner, yes harness has been replaced. Brake lines look fine to me, just a precautionary measure and nothing else.

 

No, it hasn't been garaged. He park it outside with a cover. That's definitely a turn off for me

 

The reason being exposure with the stock rubber brake lines...one thing I haven't done to my 02 since it was kept in a heated garage with all of the po other toys....one being a 69 Stingray.....I was needing a troll bucket.....
Kit requires 9 lines if my memory serves me right. .pricey. ..

 

OMG, really? Does it require 9 brake lines? WoW!!!

 

Stop worry too much just go get the bike and one of us will help you get it up to date.
If you are in Nova then your riding season is close to an end.
You do have several months wrenching ound:

 

I completely agree with you. I am counting on you for the help :semi-twins:

Am going to get it and sure as hell will enjoy it too

BTW, does it need and require any frame sliders?

 

Require? No. Is it a good idea? Probably. However there are not any "no-cut" frame sliders worth having. If you want frame sliders, you are going to have to cut the fairings.

 

Sorry, wasn't clear. Yes I meant, no cut ones. Prolly, that's why I don't see many VFRs with frame sliders

 

Many member here will be available to lay a hand to help so no worry there.
I normally have a case of IPA and invite them over for a beer or two but will not tell them I need help
Work almost everytime ound:

 

Shhhh Shhhh, come on man, please don't tell everyone! lol

Are you in Ocean City or Orange County?

 

$2,000 is a good deal . My 2007 VFR 800 I got it for $5,500 with 2,700 miles on it looks new

 

You got a pretty sweet deal too, I mean looking at the miles. It's almost brand new

 

Unless your SOW...down the rode later would be a good mod.....

 

Dude.....you have plenty of good people here if ya need a hand......OOTV and Long are in OC..and pretty darn knowledgeable. ...they both have helped me......

 

FARAN...............
Did ya get it today??????????