Buying my first VFR,

On Monday, 2nd of Nov. I am going to look at 2 VFRs, the first is a '91 with a rebuilt title, claimed low miles at (12,000) not much other information at this point.

The second bike is a '98 with 30,000 miles, low speed drop on the left side, claimed fairing scrapes, fall over on right side-dented tank, clear title.

What should I look out for in these 2 different bikes? Similar pricing on both, low 2k.

I live in Vancouver Canada and have a wonderful series of roads to enjoy on a VFR.

Regards

Terry

 

the usual, forks,brakes,tires,chain, sprockets, overall condition, engine leaks, coolant leaks, strong running, good idle....and measure the damn battery voltage at idle and 5k rpm

 

yup, that is all I got

 

steering head bearings

 

Pretty much what ^ he said. meh.. Maybe the 98, thats alot of scuffs there. engine wise it's a small notch better, maybe. but if the 91 is straight, that's great one. You get that one and I'll exchange the rear wheel with mine Rebuilt titles on these doesn't mean a lot, all it has to do is fall over. More a case of how it's been treated, it's just a motorcycle so the same rules apply when looking at a vfr. just that vfr engines are pretty much bullet proof, it's the rest you need to look over.

 

I would go with the 98. It has a gear driven cam and a very distinctive howl to it. That doesn't really do much for me, but those who have them, love them. Also, the 91 may be fine, but there appears to be too many unknowns about it. Is it a write off rebuild? Was it a recovered stolen and stripped bike? Too much to worry about in my books.

The 30,000 miles is nothing. Mine has 195,000 + km and is running strong. It's an 06. Does it rain much in Vancouver?

Keep us in the loop what you decide and for gawds sake, post fooken pictured when you do get it!

 

91 is gear driven cams also randy

 

Just joined VFR world tonight and happened to click on this thread. Curious, did you see the two on Craigslist? I'm in the Fraservalley. You can always do the ICBC $20 VIN history check if your unsure of how much of a rebuilt it is. I also have noticed that the Vfr's around tend to be over priced. Be patient I think. Either way definitely a nice ride. Best of luck!

 

There ya go. Did not know that. I thought it was just the fifth gens that were. Still, I personally would be apprehensive about the first one.

 

We may have to start up a new Fraser Valley Group.

 

Spisst! Hey Randy over here, said in a low whisper to the ear, 4th gens have gear driven cams too.

 

and 3rd gens

 

Alright you guys. Quit picking on me. I am still waiting for my hearing aids so I can see what the hell I am posting.

 

Heh don't feel so bad. They'll all get there too one day! We all do! The main thing is can we still ride a two wheeler?
I'm new to the vfrworld. Are there many others from the Fraservalley?


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There are quite a few in the Fraser Valley actually. But only a small few who are active. Well one active. He's an idiot.

 

Thanks for the advice guys, it gives me a little more confidence when looking.

When testing the charging voltage, where can I place the meter contacts without getting too far into the fairing? Can the seat be raised while running to access the battery?

Cheers from North Vancouver

Terry

 

seat comes off in 5 sec, measure at the battery would be the easiest

 

rjti,

Thanks for the good info.

Speaking of seats, I am a member of the 5 foot eight and under club (30 inch inseam) Napoleon was a charter member. Is there a preferred lower seat option for the VFR?

Terry

 

shave foam off the one ya got is an option

 

I wouldn't buy either one. The first sounds like the canadian equivalent of a salvage title, which I would never buy unless I wanted a project bike (and never for 2 grand). The second one sounds abused. There are tons of clean, used VFRs out there. Sure, they might be a tiny bit more than what you're talking, but my advice is save another thousand bucks and get a bike that you'll be able to ride another 100k miles with little to no problem. Both of those sounds like potential headaches to me, though of course it's impossible to say without having a pro check them out (and even then they might miss something).