VFR 1998 Fully restored Jap Import restricted?

Hi All, I've always wanted a Pre 2002 VFR and finally brought one, It has been restored by a guy here in NZ to an excellent standard. It is though a Import ex Japan and has the 180Kph Speedo, So I do suspect it may be limited to 180kph. I may need to find a nice straight road to test the theory. And it is quiet so quiet I really have to find a aftermarket pipe to let the noise out. I have searched a few threads and searched google but cant find much about the Jap restricted bikes and what needs to be done etc. I have owned and ridden many bikes and say it seems to have full power. goes pretty well for a 781cc. Would like to hear from anyone that knows about Jap imports of the era and what needs to be done if it is restricted to 180kph???. Any way nice to see a working forum etc -- Keep the rubber side Down Cheers Kiwi_VFR

 

Mate - I cant answer any of your questions but could not leave this thread without commenting on how shiny that bike is. What a great find!! Good luck with the de restriction.

Cheers

 

Cheers Rainman6, Dont worry I been out riding today in the pouring rain doesent look so shiny any more But yes it is nicely restored the polished wheels and forks look great

 

Welcome to the forum, she is soooooooooooo sexy
If you want some tune for your 5th gen, get the Two brother exhaust or Staintune.

 

I had a Two Brothers on my '98 and I got rid of it because it was too loud. I went with a Delkevic and I am pretty happy with it.

 

Awesome buddy..I just got a 98 too and loving it!