Hello, My name is Mike and came across your sight searching for info on the VFR750. I am currently looking to purchase a 1995 VFR750 from a freind. I have never owned or rode a bike before so I am a complete idiot when it comes to this. I live in the Cleveland Ohio area and work at a auto dealership in Finance and Sales. If I could get some advise and pick a few brains that would be great. The bike I am looking at is a 1995 VFR with 9200 miles on it. It looks in great shape with a few minor scratches from being set down at a very low speed or stopped. It has been sitting in a garage for 5 years. Before it was parked it ran and rode fine, current owner moved and left bike behind at a relitives home. I guess what I am asking is a guy like me who knows nothing about bikes getting in over my head. I understand it is somewhat of a project but I have always liked tinkering with things. I offered the guy $500.00 for the bike the way it sits. He agreed to sell it and is mulling over the price. That is all I know, any help or advise would be greatly accepted. Thanks, Mike
Welcome Mike. Well, I would advise getting a set of trained eyes (experienced in bikes) to help you look over the bike and give you their judgement. Checking the forks, frame, motor, and so on. $500.00 for a 95 with only some minor scratches seems way cheap. I wonder if the motor is toast. Oh, and of course take an MSF course (motorcycle safety foundation) before you hit the road.
Welcome from another newbie! Hey Mike, welcome! I'm new to the VFR world also but some simple advice by derstuka is great. I've always started by looking at the layer of dust on the bike to see if it has been wiped down before presentation. If not, then give it a good look over for oil/fluid leaks or wet spots. cycle the suspension really good (you might look like an ape jumping up and down!) and look at the fork seals and check for leakage there also. There's a good chance the wipers (ie, the outside rubber part you see in the forks) will have some cracks on it but the seals on the inside could still be good. Pinch all the hoses and look for cracks that could leak later after warmup. Cycle all the levers and throttle to ensure that they return with a snap and that lines aren't stiff or springs aren't broken or worn. The basic good deep lookover can give you a pretty good idea about the structural integrity of the bike. Having the mechanic start up the bike and listen will help tremendously due to the fact it might be difficult to start in the first place after a long storage period. There may be some old fuel still in the lines! His/her response will let you know if everything is allright. Other than that, be safe, have fun and keep the rubber side down! Brian
