1995 Vfr

New to the forum and just saying hello.

My dad found a 1995 VFR with 5,400 miles on it wasting away in the back corner of someone's dusty workshop. I bought the bike, brought it home and cleaned her up.

I'm considering keeping the bike, adding a set of bags, and using her for sport-touring/commuting duties. Any input on this year VFR would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

The 1994 to 1997 VFRs are the best motorbikes in the world. In 1998 Honda screwed it all up by making it fuel injected and by adding a gimick called VTEC which makes jerky, snatchy power delivery.
the 94 to 97s are the last carburetted models by Honda. So their power delivery is creamy smooth.

They have incredible perfomance, you can race them on a track. great technical excellence and reliability- i've had 3 VFRs in 6 years and I have never broken down, not even once. they have great build quality and finish, not likey to rust. they are comfortable for one person or two. Huge tank range. You don't have to stop at the gas station every time you pass one.
They're great for long trips and commuting through tough city traffic.
They usually get over 100,000. Many get over 200,000 and I even read in a magazine about a guy who got 860,000 out of a VFR (2 rebuilt engines).

Basically the 94-97 VFRs can do anything and everything except off-road. Best bike you can buy, much better than 1998 to 2006 VFR models. And just great looking.
They are hard to repair so don't wreck it.

Just make sure you get your fluids changed including your fork oils. Maintain the chain and spockets. Keep good tires on it. Check your brake pads. Flush your brake lines.
The VFR is the last V-4 engine still made, which makes it the best sounding engine so if you still have the stock exhaust get an after market to le that growl sound escape. If you want to use luggage boxes get a low-set exhaust pipe not a high riser. Givi makes the best luggage. Maybe a tall Givi windscreen if you plan on a lot of long trips.
You don't need alot of aftermarket add-ons because it's already a great bike.

If it's been sitting around for a while you may want to regrease your suspension, regrease the stearing bearings, check your valve clearances, install Goodridge or Earls steel braided brake hoses, new fork oil and bushes, some genuine Honda brake pads, some new Ohlins fork springs, a DID ERV2 racing chain, K&N air filter, a carbon fiber rear hugger and maybe a custom Sargent seat (better than Corbin by far).
And if you have a little extra time you can research how to transplant CBR 900 front brake calipers onto a VFR. if you figure it out, call me, i'm still researching it.

The only negative about the 94-97 VFRs is the brakes.
10 years ago they were good. But they are not in the modern league anymore. Not a big deal if you're not going 155 MPH, which is the top speed of your bike. (trust me, i know)

In any case, you got a real good bike. Try to take care of it. It' will thank you in return.

 

Thanks for all the great advice. I've also got an '04 RC-51, which I've put a lot of extras into. Besides the bags (looking at Cortech soft-bags) and possibly a screen, I plan to keep the VFR stock. :thumb:

 

Thanks for the welcome!

 

VTEC was introduced in 2002.

:smile:

 

Hey Dux. Welcom to the group. Excellent find, btw. If you want yuo can post those pics in the photogallery as well and be sure to add yuorself to the member map so we can hunt you down. lol

 

Agreed!

I own a 1995 and think the fuel injected and gear driven cams of the following generation are the holy grail of VFRdom. VTEC and chain drive cams had me drawing the line. I bought when I could, and thought things couldn't get much better. The beautiful red paint, the large central tach, the lack of groin cooking heat spilling from the back of the fairing, and that beatiful sound that the V brings at 7500 and up and the sewing machine spool-up sound of the gear driven cams. I differ with the opinion of FI as a liability, obvously, but you have a great bike....I'd keep it too, just as I'm keeping mine.

Enjoy!