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    Hi, I am just about to buy a 2003 800 VTEC.
    I live in the (very wet) north west of Ireland
    Currently riding a 2019 Himalayan for local riding on our bumpy back roads and dirt roads.

    Haven't had a sporty road bike for some years, I did own a 1989 VFR 750 back in 1991 for a couple of years also a VF 500 and a VF 750, so plenty of V4 experience, albeit decades ago.

    My main concern is with tyre wear and the dreaded valve clearances (something that never concerned me years ago).
    It's gonna be a massive leap from the Himalayan, hope it doesn't kill me....
     
    excollier, Jan 25, 2026 at 5:07 AM


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    Welcome, no pics?
     
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    Welcome to VFRWorld, excollier.

    Be sure to post a photo or two after your purchase. As Thumbs noted, we like photos of any bikes that our members may have, so post up a photo of your Himalayan in the meantime.
     
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    :Welcome: back

    its really easy to check valve clearances if youre concerned, but alot involved to readjust them if necessary. our engines tend to hold proper clearances over the miles unless they were mistreated by abuse like over-revs, hooliganism, etc.
     
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    The bike I am hopefully buying in a couple of days time
     

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    Even checking them looks like a real faff, hugely complicated machines - reliable but complex
     
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