Just got a 98 VFR....couple questions

I know this should probably go in the noob section but I noticed ppl hangout in here more often. I bought the bike knowing it had some seepage in one of the front fork seals, I know replacements are about $20 but what can I expect to pay in terms of labor cost?

Also whats the best manual to purchase for this bike to show me how to do things such as oil changes?

If I decide to have the oil changed what can I expect to pay for this?

I'm new at riding and taking the safety course in September (earliest I could get in) but for now I'm just riding short distances on my backroad here and in parking lots. I still suck at downshifting and some balance issues from a stop. Any additional tips for a new rider to improve?

 

Buy a genuine Honda shop manual off e-bay. It will give you all the data you need and great diagrams to boot.

Change both seals as the other is probably near failure and you should have new fluid in both forks, not just the one with the new seal. Probably three hours labor to do both and replace fluid.

I've never paid for an oil change so I cannot comment on the going rate. Should be about $25 for materials depending on your choice in oils. (oh god don't ask about oil preferences:wink: ) Do a search for previous threads.

For better balance the key is eye lead. Generally you go where you look. Most people start out looking down at the road in front of them and not at the horizon which results in poor balance. Force yourself to look up and you will be more stable.

Take er easy and learn slow and safe.

Welcome to our addiction!:first:

 

Thanks for the help guys. I will definitely make sure I look further down the road. And I'm going to purchase a Honda Service Manual for the oil change.

 

If you can't find a Honda shop manula on e-bay, go to Helm Inc. and you can order one. You can even get an owners manual if you need one.

 

here is something I just got off ebay, the honda manual on cd, all in pdf form, total cost $9.40 to my door. HONDA VFR750 FULL Workshop Manual
This is a must! Easy to use manual, Will always be handy! A real bargain.

- FULL SERVICE MANUAL-

This is a great manual and contains everything you need to work on your bike. Invaluable source of information. Will save you loads of time and dosh! well worth it, I post within 24 hours!

The manual includes:

Detailed instructions and step by step diagrams for all workshop procedures -
Everything from topping up oil and tightening the chain to rebuilding the engine
Also included are electrical diagrams, torque settings, fluid capacities, and other spec sheets.
You can also print out sections or print it out as a whole.
The manual is provided on a CD-ROM in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF).

For the few pounds it costs to buy this manual its great value. Even if you just have it for emergency or reference. Its easy to use and friendly, you don't need to be computer literate and all the software is included, if you don't have already have it.

Any questions or queries please ask, if you can't find what you are looking for please ask us!

Get buying, dont just watch!

 

The Haynes manuals are always handy. I have one and it answers most questions. I also want to get the Honda shop manual too.

 

hmmm, pdf of service manual...a good thing to have posted on the vfr site me thinks....:rockon:

admins??? up for a bit of copyright infringement???
i know i always am

 

Manuals online

Just looking around for some manuals for my new (to me) VFR and thought I'd share the fruits of my searching...

http://downloads.hondatech.info/Moto/Honda_VFR800FI_Interceptor_'98-01_Service_Manual.zip

http://www.labjes.com/vfrweb/links/images/98vfr800_parts_catalog.pdf

Cheers,