New Life for an Old 86 VFR700

Bike has doing fine since 2019, only have done oil and tire changes. This weekend, i found the fuel tank leaked out from the tank level unit, needs new seal. Any one have a replacement for that, number and store, before i go measuring and searching?

 

O-RING (39.5X5)

91305-MC7-000

 

@Captain 80s ,
thought you would be the one..thanks.

 

While I'm waiting for the seal to come in, I've bee thinking about selling and going with a a newer VFR. Something more conducive to longer rides.

Some friends took a 3 day trip last year. I opted out because after a full day riding the 700, I'm glad to be home. I couldn't imagine doing that for a couple day straight.

I'd like something lighter and suitable for longer rides.

Any suggestion?

 

SV650

 

SV 650 is comfortable, but tiring on the highway.

You want something a little heavier and with good wind protection. VFR is an excellent choice. I would have sold you my 07

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yes, I'd like to stay with the VFR. I'm not fond of getting rid of the 700 but i'd like to travel more on the bike and i don't have the space for x2 bikes. . The 700 isn't practical for travel.

 

"lighter" and "suitable for longer rides" are usually contradictory to each other in this context. It sounds like you want:

"I'd like something comfortable and suitable for longer rides."

How old are you? How much do you weigh and how tall are you?

 

True- it's more about "suitable for longer ride."

42, 5'7, 195lbs

 

The original seat unit would probably have made a big difference in the "long run". I've done a week, all day, every day on one of my 86. 5'11" - 185lbs.

Look for a more modern VFR I guess (98-01 would be my pick), but they became a little bigger/wider/heavier. You might not get you feet firmly on the ground at 5'7.

 

Thanks, there is a 99 for $5k close. I'll check it out this weekend. I guess I'll be posting the 700 up for sale. Bitter/sweet..