Looking to buy 2004 VFR800 and need advice

No boss, going to get it over the weekend. I have told seller to meet on Saturday. I appreciate y'all.

Looking forward to learn and work on the new toy.

 

Cool cool man!!!!!

 

Whatever you have as a profile picture, anyone who buys a VFR can get her or something similar? lol

 

Good luck and welcome aboard the mad house

 

Thanks a million guys, I really appreciate it.

I just brought her home!!!!

Now she's resting in my garage

So I checked, at idling battery was showing 14.4 V and at 5000-6000 rpm it's still showing 14.4 and nothing was changing. When I turn the bike off, battery is showing 12.2 V.

Does it mean there is an issue with the charging system? What else can I verify for the charging system? Any DIY stickies for replacing all these fluids would be really appreciated.

 

I am definitely planning to do following:

1-Oil and Filter
2-Coolant
3-Inspecting pads and replacing Brake Fluid
4-Clutch Fluid
5-Cleaning and Lubing the chain
6-Cleaning or Replacing Air filter
7-Inspecting battery

Anything else you want to add? Any links for stickies or DIY would be really appreciate. Again, not trying to start a battle, what kind of dino oil should I use in the bike? Rotella 15w-40? What about filter and all?

Maybe Front tire later.

 

Charging system seems good. Looks like you might be buying a new battery soon though. I would still recommend checking out charging connections. AND DON'T ASK ABOUT OIL!

Congrats on new ride!

 

Thank you, would you add anything to my basic list? How can I verify connections? To see if they are melted/intact and all?

Usually, how much is the life of the battery if rode few times in a week and then charger is used?

 

Congrats buddy.....I always heard that batteries last around 5 years...had to replace mine at 4 1/2......
Just troll around the 6 gen threads...sounds like you have a good list to start with.
AWESOME!!!!!!

 

I have removed all the screws holding both sides of fairings, how on planet earth I would remove these fairings? I don't wanna break anything either

 

Four Allen bolts holing the chin fairing+ inside there are three little plastic round clips you push in center with you thumb nail...then pull our...dont forget the two on the bottom side also.If ya need pictures I will take some but first try going to bikebandit. ... Schematic

 

Oh and dont brake them $5 each. Got some from a company called Boltz...google it

 

Thanks man, I have removed about 14 hex bolts from both sides, including 2 from top and 2 bottom from belly pan area.

Fairing is definitely moving, but still sticking with the nose fairing. Does the nose fairing will come out too? I was looking in the service manual, doesn't seem like it's there?

 

Funny Im logged in but tapafuckatalk says I dont have an account. .cant upload pictures. ....if ya want I can take some of the locations of the tabs and send from my laptop?. Let me know...

 

Better yet pm your ph#

 

Did ya finger it oot?

 

I am sorry, not yet. Can I pm you my number and would you like to be my VFR mentor?

 

Your funny...ya send your number and I'll send the pictures in a text.....

 

With the help and guidance of duccmann, I am able to remove both fairing, what a ROYAL pita lol

 

Can I buy these radiator hoses in bulk from auto-parts stores? Like by feet?