6th Gen V-Tec Valves Issue?

Hi, Just recently bought a 2004 VFR800 and absolutely love it! I've ridden pretty much every make and model bike over the past 26 years, and I have to say, I'm very much impressed with the VFR. Smooth as silk! :smile: I do have a question/concern about how the valves operate. I know that all 4 valves are supposed to kick in at around 6,500 RPMs. Mine certainly does that, however, only after the bike has been ridden a couple of miles and properly warmed up. That is, the V-Tec does not kick in if the bike is not warmed up. I might be imagining things, but I've experienced this every time I first start up the bike....no V-Tec at 7,000 - 8,000 RPMs for the first couple of miles. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this issue. My VFR is a 2004 and has approximately 2,000 miles on it. The original owner only put 900 miles on the bike since buying it as a new old stock in 2006. The bike looks and drives brand new! Thanks and would really appreciate your feedback! Tuareg

 

The V-tec does not kick in until the engine comes 154 degrees.

 

Thanks ToeCutter for the info and the super quick response! Much appreciated!

 

mine works at 145 degrees

 

The western desert lives and breathes, in 45 degrees.......

 

Are you quoting Midnight Oil there ???

 

Yes!

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Ha, that's awesome, go the Oils !!!