Just keeps going and going...

OK, My bikes getting old, but I know these things will go forever. So as a comfort to myself and others, I'd like to know who's topping out the odometer readings, and what problems you've had to fix to keep it going that long.


My '92 VFR has 77,000 miels and I've barely touched it as far as regular maintenance and repair.

I've had to replace the rectifier and my front caliper is rusted up... but thats about it.

 

I'm not sure about the VFR but I just turn 200,180 miles on my v-4 ST1100. Saw a post of a VFR that had 140K. Which just goes to show that you cant go wrong with a honda.

 

impressive

 

70K on my 90 VFR750.

A couple of R/R's before I added a cooling fan.
Valves were checked, but never adjusted.
One rear shock rebuild
Various consumables (chains, pads, etc.)

She's in my basement collecting dust right now, but some cracked/faded plastic repair, some new fork bushings, probably an after market shock, and some free time will see her back out on the road to try for 100K.

 

From what I understand, if you keep the oil changed and keep up with the maintenance, 100K is no problem. Any ideas on whether how you ride the bike contributes to the longevity? Assuming you do all of the maintenance, will a bike that has been ridden at a lower rpm last longer than a bike that has been ridden harder?

 

I would think that riding it hard would cause shortened life, but I've always heard that letting one sit is just as bad or worse... I guess they all need the dust knocked off every now and then.:biggrin: