New-to-me '95 VFR 750, what to check?

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  1. lostlogic

    lostlogic New Member

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    Just bought a '95 VFR 750 with low miles. Looks great and runs great, but what should I check/replace on a bike this old that's spent a lot of time sitting?

    Here's my checklist so far:
    air cleaner
    oil
    oil filter
    brake fluid
    clutch fluid
    brake and, clutch master cylinder boots
    fork seals
    fork oil
    it's got a new battery and spark plugs
    it's getting a new regulator/rectifier as I type
    the sprockets/chain are only 5k miles old

    Anything else that I'm not thinking of that should be checked / replaced?

    Thanks! I'm so happy to have a VFR!!!!
     


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    the tires.......

    and maybe the valve clearances

    WElcome to the loonie bin....
     


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    Thanks for the welcome!

    Seller said that the valve clearances were done before he bought it, but that is a good point. The '95 is shim under bucket, right?

    Tires were new in '03 and have 5k miles on 'em... am debating how I feel about 5yo rubber. Thoughts?
     


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    Added coolant flush and fill to the list.
     


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    Maybe add a PC cooling fan to the R/R. Cheap and seems to keep air moving. Most of us use the license plate light circuit for power. Did it on my 4th and 5th gen.
     


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    Take a torque wrench to fasteners, especially things like triple clamps, brake pedal, handlebars and footpegs.
     


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    Sounds like you covered all the basics. I see no reason to get into the head to check the valves, other than the rr which you have spoke of there's not much left. Yea tires could or not be an issue, your eyes could tell you more than I could. if it bothers you then yes change em ( hint hint Pirelli Corsas are a great tire and Cycle Gear has em on sale too) yea one could change out the radiator fluid, I bought mine second hand 4+ years ago from the original owner, I still haven't touched that, it's still good and clean. I say go ride and have fun, nice score and welcome to the site.
     


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    Steering head bearings would be a good thing to check....
     


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