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    Bike for Sale 1998 Honda Vfr800

    I sold the bike today.
    Post by: MCDig, Jan 4, 2024 in forum: Classifieds
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    Bike for Sale 1998 Honda Vfr800

    Yes, it seems to be original. I think the 3rd owner. I got it from my friend who passed away 3 years ago and he owned it for about 10 or so...
    Post by: MCDig, Dec 29, 2023 in forum: Classifieds
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    Bike for Sale 1998 Honda Vfr800

    1. It’s red, 23k miles, newer tires, mosfet reg installed with heavy gauge wiring, renthal bars,, sergeant t seat, carbon pipe, power commander,...
    Thread by: MCDig, Dec 29, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: Classifieds
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    Tachometer is dead

    So, I ended up just buying a used instrument panel on eBay for $165. So, the electrical failure cost me the following: $99 for ECU, $165 tach and...
    Post by: MCDig, Jul 4, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Another new 5th gen owner.

    Thanks, I went through the service manual and they don't have a schematic for those circuit boards. They just say if it isn't working to replace...
    Post by: MCDig, Jul 4, 2020 in forum: Introductions
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    Tachometer is dead

    Ok, so the latest development is that I got one quote for $150 per hour labor to fix the tach and speedo not including $25 shipping. If anyone has...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Another new 5th gen owner.

    So I made another post about my tach and speedo, I'm wondering if anyone has a picture of the circuit boards for the tach and speedo. One of the...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Introductions
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    Another new 5th gen owner.

    I have a couple of friends in Greece that have motorcycles. Here in the US where I spend most of my time, none of my friends have motorcycles. My...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Introductions
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    Another new 5th gen owner.

    Thanks, I'm definitely taking better care of it than he did. To put it kindly he was less than exacting with his maintenance. I am sure he is...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Introductions
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    Tachometer is dead

    Ok, I took apart the gauge cluster. The speedo and tach both have circuit boards, on each there was a resistor, (the same one) that looks like it...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Tachometer is dead

    Ok, so I took off the instrument cluster, found the wires that correspond to the copper strips on the back and did some tests. These were all...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 17, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VFR Fuse Blowing

    Thanks guys for the support. The bike is indeed a 5th gen. model year 1998. I figured that at very least the regulator was shot, but had to get it...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Tachometer is dead

    I just got back from my first ride after getting it all back together, the speedometer doesn't function either, I guess I'll be taking apart the...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Tachometer is dead

    The three wires for the thank tested good, I guess the next step is to pull off the instrument cluster. For now I just put it all back together,...
    Post by: MCDig, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001