Honda RVF400/NC35

[y2kredbull]

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[y2kredbull]

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But this is the real RCV211.But they made the RVF till it looks almost the same,cool!

[RpM]

hi all RVF riders...i m in a dilemma...wondered any of u had it like mi b4..shld i upgrade??or shld i stick to my RVF n jus do up the bike...?i tot of upgrading..but find tat the cost of insurance is too high...i m 24 tis yr..but insurance can b ard 1k rite?not to count rd tax n maintainance...tat would cost a bomb....but to really do up my RVF would cost a bomb too...a few k at least...to respray n do up the bike...the cost of the doin up can b used for a down payment for a 600cc bike...although its newer faster but it does not hv inverted fork like RVF...rite?except 05 models 600...it would oso b a newer bike...but wat abt the re-sale value of RVF?after i do up..den down the road i sell off...wat is the value compared to the 600 i buy...down the road i might not lose as much as the 600 rite?sigh...

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by RpM@Mar 30 2005, 07:55 PM

hi all RVF riders...i m in a dilemma...wondered any of u had it like mi b4..shld i upgrade??or shld i stick to my RVF n jus do up the bike...?i tot of upgrading..but find tat the cost of insurance is too high...i m 24 tis yr..but insurance can b ard 1k rite?not to count rd tax n maintainance...tat would cost a bomb....but to really do up my RVF would cost a bomb too...a few k at least...to respray n do up the bike...the cost of the doin up can b used for a down payment for a 600cc bike...although its newer faster but it does not hv inverted fork like RVF...rite?except 05 models 600...it would oso b a newer bike...but wat abt the re-sale value of RVF?after i do up..den down the road i sell off...wat is the value compared to the 600 i buy...down the road i might not lose as much as the 600 rite?sigh...

Ya man!I'm having the same dilemma as you.I intend to do up like the RCV211 in the above pics and oso changing to 600cc.

[Shay]

Think the most impt thing here is whether u can truly afford the dream bike you are after.

 

SAy that shiny RCV211-styled 2005 CBR 600 with USD forks and all the latest gadgetry...looks cool, perform damn well.....but

 

Can u maintain the same standard of living after owning it?

Will you still have spare cash to save every month?

How much u gg to loose on the brand new 600 vs keeping the bike till you finish the installments?

 

Also, the love for certain kinds of bikes is what is keeping some from changing all this time.

Do u forsee yourself been happy on the RVF for another year on?

Would a brand new 600 make you more siok?

No point converting the RVF into a RCV211 style and souping it up with performance items when all you have eyes for is that 05 CBR or R6 or Kawa 636 etc...and u are cursing the RVF for been what it is not everyday.

 

Affordability and what you really like.

2 factors is all u need to consider.

 

 

[RpM]

ok...here r some factors i m considering...

 

points to maintain the RVF

-instalment left 1yr+

-its the ONLY proarm n golden inverted fork apart frm VFR(which 600cc dun hv except 05 models)

-insurance is not so expensive

-parts may not be as expensive as 600cc

-road tax oso cheaper

 

points not to maintain RVF

-its a 7-8 yr old bike(need to spend quite a big amount to re-do the bike)

-not v suitable to go touring with class 2(if the big bikes dun wait)

-parts mayb as expensive as the 600cc

-not as new as the 600cc

-COE muz re-new liao

-wat abt resale value down the road?

 

comparing the 600cc

-insurance&road tax more expensive

-parts mayb more ex

-petrol consumption??(can any1 verify on this?)

-more suitable to go touring

-its a newer bike

-re-sale value for the bike is better as its a newer bike

-price may drop bcoz of the 05 models wif inverted fork

-price of 600cc abt 12.5k compared to k1 1000 srad oso the same price but srad will b a older bike(another dilemma..coz if can buy 600 den can buy srad liao)

 

Wat do u guys tink?worth it to change or to upgrade?hw much is the insurance for the 600cc?

 

thks guys...

[y2kredbull]

Thanks Shay for sharing yr opinions and views.

As what as RpM has brought up the main factors are insurance and road tax.As parts wise and maintenance,accords to a frend who used to ride an RVF and then an R1,the cost of maintenance of maybe a 600cc could be about the same if not just a bit more than RVF.Both requires about the same maintenance.A bottle more of 4T and maybe slightly more expensive rubbers.Just that RVF has a less yearly depreciation value as compared to 600cc/1000cc which every year comes up with a new model.When i bought my RVF last year,it was parked side by side an FT plated R6 in the shop.When i casually asked bout the price of the R6,it cost $500 less than my FS plated RVF!But like i said,insurance and rd tax cost much more.Don't be mistaken,i do love riding my RVF and some Cl2 bikers that i casually met have also commented on how good the RVF is.

And also considering the fact that S'pore rds are being watched over at almost everywhere by our friendly neighbourhood TPs with their cams,is a Cl2 bike practical for me if i'm not the kind that always tour or go Pasir Gudang,Sepang?

So i conclude that i shall ride my RVF till it is fully paid for(3 more yrs) and i'll see what the market for 600/1000 would be like then.Not to forget my financial situation.If still ex,maybe ride till COE finish(2010)

[BuZZBeaM]

RPM :

i used to ride rvf, currently riding a 600

 

comparing the 600cc

 

-insurance&road tax more expensive --> depend on wat model u buy, suzuki insurance will b cheaper by alot compare to other models, depend on how old e bike also (fren bought FR haya, ins $800 2nd party FT), road tax u cant escape lor...

 

-parts mayb more ex ---> If u own a RVF, i believe u will be used to e price of parts, cos RVF OEM parts r ex too but depending on wat parts u r talkin abt also

 

-petrol consumption??(can any1 verify on this?) --> fren riding 03 r6(stock) running approx 17km/l, mine too(stock), heard higher mileage also, if u using aftermarket exhaust, consumption will increase

 

-more suitable to go touring --> For tis, i agree 600 is more suitable for touring, u get e power (overtaking cars) when u nit it.. have use my RVF for touring, its gd !! jus lack of power when u nit it

 

-its a newer bike --> new in term of plate? have seen Better condition RVF than newer 600, its how e rider take care of e bike but of cos u might wanna try EFI technology, IMO its different from carb, new experience

 

-re-sale value for the bike is better as its a newer bike -->tis 1 also depend wat model/year u take lor, as wat y2k has say, FT r6 is selling $500 cheaper than his FS rvf

 

-price may drop bcoz of the 05 models wif inverted fork --> get those with invented fork den, i believe there will b demand for older 600 now or future, cos rise in insurance is killing e bikers!!

 

-price of 600cc abt 12.5k compared to k1 1000 srad oso the same price but srad will b a older bike(another dilemma..coz if can buy 600 den can

buy srad liao) --> firstly, do u nit a litre bike? will u be overwhacking it or underutilising it? for me, i have problem travelling on SG rd with a 600cc, 70km/h rd, i use 5th gear already over limit > 15km/h lor.. but of cos u can get a litre bike n still travel at legal speed with low rpm...its really up to individual(need/budget), but rem litre bike rd tax is higher than 600cc, tat 1 is gurantee plus chop

 

Jus some views of mine to share with u

[eugene_kips]

wow.....large discussion on 600cc vs RVF...

I went thru the same thing b4 my 2nd rvf......look at r6, cbr600rr, f4i, k4 etc etc

I must agree its an headache man.....in the end I chose rvf of course.

I guess shay can't be more correct...check your pocket and heart for the answer!!

 

heeeheee duno what I talking also already, well most impt try to be happy !!!!

[GhostRider17]

Originally posted by BuZZBeaM@Apr 1 2005, 02:04 AM

RPM :

i used to ride rvf, currently riding a 600

 

comparing the 600cc

 

-insurance&road tax more expensive --> depend on wat model u buy, suzuki insurance will b cheaper by alot compare to other models, depend on how old e bike also (fren bought FR haya, ins $800 2nd party FT), road tax u cant escape lor...

 

-parts mayb more ex ---> If u own a RVF, i believe u will be used to e price of parts, cos RVF OEM parts r ex too but depending on wat parts u r talkin abt also

 

-petrol consumption??(can any1 verify on this?) --> fren riding 03 r6(stock) running approx 17km/l, mine too(stock), heard higher mileage also, if u using aftermarket exhaust, consumption will increase

 

-more suitable to go touring --> For tis, i agree 600 is more suitable for touring, u get e power (overtaking cars) when u nit it.. have use my RVF for touring, its gd !! jus lack of power when u nit it

 

-its a newer bike --> new in term of plate? have seen Better condition RVF than newer 600, its how e rider take care of e bike but of cos u might wanna try EFI technology, IMO its different from carb, new experience

 

-re-sale value for the bike is better as its a newer bike -->tis 1 also depend wat model/year u take lor, as wat y2k has say, FT r6 is selling $500 cheaper than his FS rvf

 

-price may drop bcoz of the 05 models wif inverted fork --> get those with invented fork den, i believe there will b demand for older 600 now or future, cos rise in insurance is killing e bikers!!

 

-price of 600cc abt 12.5k compared to k1 1000 srad oso the same price but srad will b a older bike(another dilemma..coz if can buy 600 den can

buy srad liao) --> firstly, do u nit a litre bike? will u be overwhacking it or underutilising it? for me, i have problem travelling on SG rd with a 600cc, 70km/h rd, i use 5th gear already over limit > 15km/h lor.. but of cos u can get a litre bike n still travel at legal speed with low rpm...its really up to individual(need/budget), but rem litre bike rd tax is higher than 600cc, tat 1 is gurantee plus chop

 

Jus some views of mine to share with u

:lovestruck: cool man

[RpM]

hi buzz....actually i m the one who bought the damper frm u..rem??haha..

 

well....i m stil considering whether to upgrade...haha..i called a bike shop asked abt a K2. $13.8 insurance 4 my age 24 is 800+...much cheaper den wat i ask 4 a 600cc... tat really set my mind stirring...y go 4 a 600 when u can buy 1000 now..haha...although the 2 bikes r 1 yr apart...k2 is FU 600 is FW...tis is the most headache part.....BUT when everyting comes down to $$ issues...i muz oso c my baby can trade in hw much..hw much cash i can take back n hw much i hv to fork out...sigh...i poor man...only can DROOL when i c big bikes...sh!t...i hate tis feeling..haha...i guess everybody does...haha....rite guys??

[BuZZBeaM]

Originally posted by RpM@Apr 1 2005, 07:10 PM

hi buzz....actually i m the one who bought the damper frm u..rem??haha..

 

well....i m stil considering whether to upgrade...haha..i called a bike shop asked abt a K2. $13.8 insurance 4 my age 24 is 800+...much cheaper den wat i ask 4 a 600cc... tat really set my mind stirring...y go 4 a 600 when u can buy 1000 now..haha...although the 2 bikes r 1 yr apart...k2 is FU 600 is FW...tis is the most headache part.....BUT when everyting comes down to $$ issues...i muz oso c my baby can trade in hw much..hw much cash i can take back n hw much i hv to fork out...sigh...i poor man...only can DROOL when i c big bikes...sh!t...i hate tis feeling..haha...i guess everybody does...haha....rite guys??

Hi there! i've rem you

As i told u suzuki insurance is cheaper but litre bike road tax is more than 600

how about getting a suzuki 600/750 k2 .. better? hehe

anyway decision lies with u

[RpM]

hihi....but buy 750 the insurance abt the same as 1000 liao..only rd tax is slightly cheaper....anyway most prob not changing liao...finsh my bike loan 1st den decide lo...no $$ haha....

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by RpM@Apr 2 2005, 12:38 PM

hihi....but buy 750 the insurance abt the same as 1000 liao..only rd tax is slightly cheaper....anyway most prob not changing liao...finsh my bike loan 1st den decide lo...no $$ haha....

Me too!

[Guest VTECR1]

Lookin for accessories for the following bike

 

RVF400 damper,rear shock,full system exhaust etc..

PM me thanks the parts the price

[Fatgrunt]

got a nhk steering damper.. coming with bracket, pm me for price and details.

[joshy]

Originally posted by BuZZBeaM@Apr 1 2005, 02:04 AM

RPM :

i used to ride rvf, currently riding a 600

 

comparing the 600cc

 

-insurance&road tax more expensive --> depend on wat model u buy, suzuki insurance will b cheaper by alot compare to other models, depend on how old e bike also (fren bought FR haya, ins $800 2nd party FT), road tax u cant escape lor...

 

-parts mayb more ex ---> If u own a RVF, i believe u will be used to e price of parts, cos RVF OEM parts r ex too but depending on wat parts u r talkin abt also

 

-petrol consumption??(can any1 verify on this?) --> fren riding 03 r6(stock) running approx 17km/l, mine too(stock), heard higher mileage also, if u using aftermarket exhaust, consumption will increase

 

-more suitable to go touring --> For tis, i agree 600 is more suitable for touring, u get e power (overtaking cars) when u nit it.. have use my RVF for touring, its gd !! jus lack of power when u nit it

 

-its a newer bike --> new in term of plate? have seen Better condition RVF than newer 600, its how e rider take care of e bike but of cos u might wanna try EFI technology, IMO its different from carb, new experience

 

-re-sale value for the bike is better as its a newer bike -->tis 1 also depend wat model/year u take lor, as wat y2k has say, FT r6 is selling $500 cheaper than his FS rvf

 

-price may drop bcoz of the 05 models wif inverted fork --> get those with invented fork den, i believe there will b demand for older 600 now or future, cos rise in insurance is killing e bikers!!

 

-price of 600cc abt 12.5k compared to k1 1000 srad oso the same price but srad will b a older bike(another dilemma..coz if can buy 600 den can

buy srad liao) --> firstly, do u nit a litre bike? will u be overwhacking it or underutilising it? for me, i have problem travelling on SG rd with a 600cc, 70km/h rd, i use 5th gear already over limit > 15km/h lor.. but of cos u can get a litre bike n still travel at legal speed with low rpm...its really up to individual(need/budget), but rem litre bike rd tax is higher than 600cc, tat 1 is gurantee plus chop

 

Jus some views of mine to share with u

Pointers.

 

Just follow yr instinct.

 

Who knows after u ride a bigger cc, u will change back to RVF.

 

U wont know only when u try.

 

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by VTECR1@Apr 3 2005, 04:04 PM

Lookin for accessories for the following bike

 

RVF400 damper,rear shock,full system exhaust etc..

PM me thanks the parts the price

Sold off yr R1 oredi?

[Guest VTECR1]

Originally posted by y2kredbull@Apr 4 2005, 11:19 AM

Sold off yr R1 oredi?

yes dude sold of 8 month back liao..............now on the same bike as u hope to learn more from u ok

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by VTECR1@Apr 4 2005, 08:28 PM

yes dude sold of 8 month back liao..............now on the same bike as u hope to learn more from u ok

Maybe you can bring yr R1 skills to this RVF? No more Arai lobangs?

[Non Stop Racing]

ani here is using aftermarket JET + stock pipe or free flowing pipe (tong) ? pm me pls... tks

[SuVespa]

Hi guys!!! Just wanna noe...How much does the front fork sag if u put it upright from side stand? Mine seems to drop, not sag, quite alot especially after long parking...Help, an1...TX

[eugene_kips]

Originally posted by SuVespa@Apr 12 2005, 01:47 PM

Hi guys!!! Just wanna noe...How much does the front fork sag if u put it upright from side stand? Mine seems to drop, not sag, quite alot especially after long parking...Help, an1...TX

errr.......sounds bad.....maybe its time to rebuilt the fork? duno how to help also....experts come in help help!

[eugene_kips]

guys juz to add to the data here....sick of sch work

 

last mth my bike cut off engine, the starter motor still auto crank again and again to auto start bike....only when i turn off the key then the engine come to a complete stop.

 

2 days later cant even start. I check thru the entire starting mechanism and found that it was due to a faulty starter relay....hope this is useful, and people can recognise the symptons of a faulty relay earlier dun be like me bike broke down outside. cheers

[y2kredbull]

Yo guys,keep this thread alive leh.