VFR 800

[Guest Delusi0n]

just check my engine oil level at the inspection window.... its suppose to be between 1st and 2nd line..bue mine is over the 2nd line..

 

think the mech top up too much for me today liao..

 

is this the thing tat cause the low oil pressure...hmm... pls enlighten...

and if it does, how to drain out a bit of engine oil for it to go down to the required level...

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by feng125@Aug 5 2005, 12:54 AM

thanks for the info dudes... especially to Stanley.

 

 

I've decided on a second hand one already. Now its just the matter of $$$. Perhaps one day i should meet up with u guys to learn more after i take over.

 

 

ps: Stanley we've met before... i wonder if u remember.

yah how did you know my name? hhmm...Roughly when are you deciding to get a 2nd hand viffer? Hehe ... me maybe finding new owner for her soon.. depending on sept/oct tokyo show..

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by Wei_De@Aug 5 2005, 01:20 AM

stil hvn take class2, but going to... now trying to look for e bike dat i wana ride... stil considering wat to get when i got class2...

take your time. Ask your self what are you looking for... comfort? handling? sheer power or a mix of them? How many years you want to ride? how much you willing to depreciate? Then make your decision.

 

If you have the chance try on different bike from frens (tats if they dunt mind lah ). Have the feel of the diff makes and models.

 

Class 2 model are plenty to choose from. Take your time. Do not make haste decisions

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by Delusi0n@Aug 6 2005, 11:59 PM

just check my engine oil level at the inspection window.... its suppose to be between 1st and 2nd line..bue mine is over the 2nd line..

 

think the mech top up too much for me today liao..

 

is this the thing tat cause the low oil pressure...hmm... pls enlighten...

and if it does, how to drain out a bit of engine oil for it to go down to the required level...

well.. the 2 lines have their meaning.

 

too low, not enough to volume for lubrication. Vehicle might run a little hot. Too high, the engine oil escapes into the airbox via the return pipes. The is gonna stain/dirty/spoil your filter. Never follow exactly the manual spec. It is used as a reference. I found this out also when following the spec. I find that it is too much.

 

The only time it meets the spec is when my bike is not moved fo 1~2 weeks. Prob enough time for all oil to settle down? i monitored my oil changing style. Meaning how long I wait before i drain the oil, how much i put, how much it settles down after a few days and so on. Then i slowly top up to desired spec. Long process. I can share with you should you want to know more

[none]

Originally posted by Delusi0n@Aug 6 2005, 11:12 PM

just change my engine oil to fully sync today...

but after tat on the road something strange happen...

 

the low oil pressure signal light came on and the engine just die off while the bike is still moving...

 

anyone ever encounter such thing?

 

wats is the optimal oil pressure than?

I had also encounter this problem before.

Was using Castrol engine oil before and switched to Motul.

Was reaching my house, when the oil pressure light came on and the engine got cut off. Push into my carpark to check oil level but nothing was wrong.

Oil filter was a bit loose, so I tightened it again.

After that it was running fine for 4k km.

 

A little bit over the second line should not be a problem.

Check the oil window to see if the oil is foaming after a run, if it is foaming you need to get the extra oil out.

Some people open the drain nut/oil filter a little to drain off the oil. It might get dirty.

I use those aquarium tube to siphon those excess oil right from the crankcase opening itself. Might take a little while.

[feng125]

Originally posted by HamsterZ@Aug 7 2005, 04:22 AM

yah how did you know my name? hhmm...Roughly when are you deciding to get a 2nd hand viffer? Hehe ... me maybe finding new owner for her soon.. depending on sept/oct tokyo show..

Bcos u once bought a whole carton of 4T for me and i delivered it to your place.

 

I have actually pretty much decided and have already found an immaculate one, the only thing stopping me now is the financing since Mah Motor doesn't wanna finance the owner swapping procedures. They claim that the owner has to cash it out first, get hold of the log card, then find some other finance agent to break it down into installments for me. They don't wanna handle...

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by feng125@Aug 7 2005, 02:10 PM

Bcos u once bought a whole carton of 4T for me and i delivered it to your place.

 

I have actually pretty much decided and have already found an immaculate one, the only thing stopping me now is the financing since Mah Motor doesn't wanna finance the owner swapping procedures. They claim that the owner has to cash it out first, get hold of the log card, then find some other finance agent to break it down into installments for me. They don't wanna handle...

oh.. okok i met you before.. the guy with the 250 right? heheehhe... cool welcome to our viffer community!

[rstopel]

Time for a tyre change. My current BT014 are running bald. I know this is a good sport tyre but I am actually looking for something that last longer than 10k km. How about BT020? Does a set of those last 20k? heard somewhere that there is little diff in durabillity between 014 and 020. true?

[none]

Originally posted by rstopel@Aug 10 2005, 04:30 PM

Time for a tyre change. My current BT014 are running bald. I know this is a good sport tyre but I am actually looking for something that last longer than 10k km. How about BT020? Does a set of those last 20k? heard somewhere that there is little diff in durabillity between 014 and 020. true?

Using my second pair of Metzeler Z6 now.

The first pair last more than 20k, front threads almost gone, but rear still strong.

Change it as there is serious cupping on the tires.

 

Good on dry, a bit slippy on wet especially rear.

I don't mind as I go for mileage.

 

Check out the tire reviews here

[Wei_De]

Originally posted by HamsterZ@Aug 7 2005, 04:25 AM

take your time. Ask your self what are you looking for... comfort? handling? sheer power or a mix of them? How many years you want to ride? how much you willing to depreciate? Then make your decision.

 

If you have the chance try on different bike from frens (tats if they dunt mind lah ). Have the feel of the diff makes and models.

 

Class 2 model are plenty to choose from. Take your time. Do not make haste decisions

i m being very attractted to VFR itself... i noe got slot of cls2 bike to choose from, dats y very hard to choose... which bike do u more suuggest to ride in singapore for cls2???

 

actually i got a qns... since VFR is such a good bike, can anyone here lell me frankly why u guys wana let go??? i mean i read thru e thread, a few of u guys sold ur VFR... why?

[vfrT]

Originally posted by rstopel@Aug 10 2005, 04:30 PM

Time for a tyre change. My current BT014 are running bald. I know this is a good sport tyre but I am actually looking for something that last longer than 10k km. How about BT020? Does a set of those last 20k? heard somewhere that there is little diff in durabillity between 014 and 020. true?

BT020 is also a very good tire alto it is not as sticky as the BT014 which I am using now. My experience with 020 is mostly positive except if you are too aggressive in the track. On mileage I get about 16000km before I wear it down to the wear indicator. This includes some track time. My current BT is about 8000km old and is still good for it guess 2000km (abt same as your expereince).

I might go back to BT020 for mileage if I get weary of track tho I like the BT014 much better.

[HONG]

although i am not riding the VFR but i am riding the CBR600F instead... i will recommend BT020 for sports touring as the tyre is good overall IMO... last long... good grip (although i dun feel very confident on wet roads) and the price range is in the middle zone... can consider lor

[rstopel]

Thanks for the replies guys. I do like my current BT014 cos it has super good grip on dry. Just that life span is quite limited. Not really a track rider (yet) so might as well put tourer tyres. Think I will give the metzler a try. Where is a good place to get and what price roughly cos afraid they gonna charge ang moh prices.

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by Wei_De@Aug 11 2005, 07:31 AM

i m being very attractted to VFR itself... i noe got slot of cls2 bike to choose from, dats y very hard to choose... which bike do u more suuggest to ride in singapore for cls2???

 

actually i got a qns... since VFR is such a good bike, can anyone here lell me frankly why u guys wana let go??? i mean i read thru e thread, a few of u guys sold ur VFR... why?

reason i changed cause wanted to try enduro bikes n dun wan to keep 2 touring bikes. yah bt014 is a gd tire i also not veri confident with bt020 in the rain will slip on the white markers on the roads.

[Guest KISS]

When I bought my 4 year old VFR800Fi in 2003 for $10,000, I didnt take into account the depreciation.

 

I just need a bike that has to meet this criteria:-

 

1) to tour Msia/Thailand once or twice a year.

2) transport to office or meeting clients, if my wife needs to use my car urgently.

3) to ride at the track about 6-8 times a year

4) cost around $10,000

5) looks good with side panniers

6) preferbaly a Honda, coz never owns one

7) comfortable to ride in city traffic.

 

The VFR seems to be the best choice. Its the best all-rounder bike. Nothing comes close.

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by rstopel@Aug 10 2005, 04:30 PM

Time for a tyre change. My current BT014 are running bald. I know this is a good sport tyre but I am actually looking for something that last longer than 10k km. How about BT020? Does a set of those last 20k? heard somewhere that there is little diff in durabillity between 014 and 020. true?

OEM Metzler Z4

price : NIL

mileage covered : 20,000km before the carcass became visible from the center.

grip when dry : OK for normal riding super lousy, no feel for hard push (mersing,PG,speang)

grip when dry : dare not even try man

 

 

Bridgestone BT014

price : $305

mileage covered : 13,000km. Along with 3 track sessions.

grip when dry : great (take note of the heat cycle limit.. comments are that BT tires does not give warning when its time to kaput

grip when wet : good

 

Pirelli diablo corsa : $420 (tink it cost$500++ now!!)

mileage covered : currently at 5,000km. Along with 3 track sessions.

grip when dry : fantastic

grip when wet : good

 

Hope these helps although only 3 tires tested

 

 

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by Wei_De@Aug 11 2005, 07:31 AM

i m being very attractted to VFR itself... i noe got slot of cls2 bike to choose from, dats y very hard to choose... which bike do u more suuggest to ride in singapore for cls2???

 

actually i got a qns... since VFR is such a good bike, can anyone here lell me frankly why u guys wana let go??? i mean i read thru e thread, a few of u guys sold ur VFR... why?

I was also attracted back in oct 2002 when it was first launched. Took me 2 years to save up man !@#$

 

I am not able to suggest at the moment as I do not know your

1. budget

2. main type of riding

3. daily type of riding

4. amount willing to depreicate

 

I am not sure the reason why they sold their bikes. Probably They would like to try different bikes? (i would love to if i have more cash )

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by KISS@Aug 11 2005, 11:09 PM

When I bought my 4 year old VFR800Fi in 2003 for $10,000, I didnt take into account the depreciation.

 

I just need a bike that has to meet this criteria:-

 

1) to tour Msia/Thailand once or twice a year.

2) transport to office or meeting clients, if my wife needs to use my car urgently.

3) to ride at the track about 6-8 times a year

4) cost around $10,000

5) looks good with side panniers

6) preferbaly a Honda, coz never owns one

7) comfortable to ride in city traffic.

 

The VFR seems to be the best choice. Its the best all-rounder bike. Nothing comes close.

 

"The VFR seems to be the best choice. Its the best all-rounder bike. Nothing comes close."

 

I like that phrase.. i wanna add in that it is the most "versatile bike on the planet" !!

 

By the way, nice to meet up with you on PG. Hope to ride with u someday!

[feng125]

Stanley you selling if a new model comes out in the motorshow? VFR all the way huh? keke~

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by feng125@Aug 12 2005, 08:49 AM

Stanley you selling if a new model comes out in the motorshow? VFR all the way huh? keke~

well... depends leh... too new is not good. Then i become guinea pig. Saving for a 600cc heehee

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by HamsterZ@Aug 13 2005, 12:08 AM

well... depends leh... too new is not good. Then i become guinea pig. Saving for a 600cc heehee

hehe yah lor me also waitin for the 7th gen vfr to come out with cbs,vtec will be best liao n abs like bmw can switch it on n off when u want it

hhmm... i got 1 636cc for sale hamsterz u interested??

[Guest KISS]

To rstopel, did u went for the National Day Ride u mention before? The Kuala Lipis-Banding-Tapah trip?

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by koma@Aug 13 2005, 01:08 AM

hehe yah lor me also waitin for the 7th gen vfr to come out with cbs,vtec will be best liao n abs like bmw can switch it on n off when u want it

hhmm... i got 1 636cc for sale hamsterz u interested??

hhmm 636.. which year, what color.. price? the reason i didn't look for 636 is because of insurance man.. extra 36cc...extra $$ heeheeparts is also an issue.. why wanna sell so fast?

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by HamsterZ@Aug 13 2005, 07:00 PM

hhmm 636.. which year, what color.. price? the reason i didn't look for 636 is because of insurance man.. extra 36cc...extra $$ heeheeparts is also an issue.. why wanna sell so fast?

2004 model black colour, mileage 5000km. bascially coi $305 x 45 plus i take back abit lor (round $500) with Hel brake hose,moriwaki rearsets,zero gravity double bubble screen, used for 2000km BT014s,front signals converted to 2005 zx636 flush in types (used original 05 zx636 fornt signals). eh tinkin of settlin liao so maybe juz keep 1 bike. insurance quite ok leh i paid 600plus for mine 2nd party

[HamsterZ]

Originally posted by koma@Aug 14 2005, 12:37 AM

2004 model black colour, mileage 5000km. bascially coi $305 x 45 plus i take back abit lor (round $500) with Hel brake hose,moriwaki rearsets,zero gravity double bubble screen, used for 2000km BT014s,front signals converted to 2005 zx636 flush in types (used original 05 zx636 fornt signals). eh tinkin of settlin liao so maybe juz keep 1 bike. insurance quite ok leh i paid 600plus for mine 2nd party

hhmm ok well done up bike!

but erm... guess i cannot take this ofer. too new. looking for somethe just above $11k. A crash worthy bike with easy available parts.. and cheap too!

 

All the best in your sales!