VFR General Enquiry Thread

[Kuro_Tenshi]

hi all, i am currently taking my class 2 licence. i am looking forward to own a VFR myself. saw this red beauty at one of the bukit merah bike shops and cant resist to put some cash down just to book it..

 

what are the things i need to look out for? i am thinking of putting GIVI side boxes, are those hard to come by and are they expensive?

 

i think that's all for now.

[ellamcoy]

Hi! I would find out a few things for the experts here.

 

1) what is the average market price for a 2003-2005 VFR.

2) hear-say the average Fc is about 14km/l for this beast @ 100km/h?

3) notice from some online site, the front Nissin braking caliper

comes in black n some in gold, any diff?

4) can't tell the diff between the 2005 and the latter model

5) where is the best place to start looking?

6) In your opinon any diff from the 900-hornet (exclue V4 technology)

 

Thanks in advance! looking for to your advice!

[CKC]

hi all, i am currently taking my class 2 licence. i am looking forward to own a VFR myself. saw this red beauty at one of the bukit merah bike shops and cant resist to put some cash down just to book it..

 

what are the things i need to look out for? i am thinking of putting GIVI side boxes, are those hard to come by and are they expensive?

 

i think that's all for now.

 

firstly welcome to the group

around 900+ i think check with mah or LAB

[CKC]

Hi! I would find out a few things for the experts here.

 

1) what is the average market price for a 2003-2005 VFR.

2) hear-say the average Fc is about 14km/l for this beast @ 100km/h?

3) notice from some online site, the front Nissin braking caliper

comes in black n some in gold, any diff?

4) can't tell the diff between the 2005 and the latter model

5) where is the best place to start looking?

6) In your opinon any diff from the 900-hornet (exclue V4 technology)

 

Thanks in advance! looking for to your advice!

 

1) now differ as COe went up better check with bike shop

2) I m getting 17km/l

3) no comment mine black 02

4) only electrical parts - I think

5) loois hav one black

6) power of course 900

long distance vfr better

900 - naked bike wing protection least

vfr - sport touring heavy but stable

tats my 2 cents

happy shopping

[ellamcoy]

1) now differ as COe went up better check with bike shop

2) I m getting 17km/l

3) no comment mine black 02

4) only electrical parts - I think

5) loois hav one black

6) power of course 900

long distance vfr better

900 - naked bike wing protection least

vfr - sport touring heavy but stable

tats my 2 cents

happy shopping

 

I see, thanks for ya pointer bro!

 

Happen to locate 3 at bukit merah!

 

1 years old going for 15.8K

2 years old with side pan n rear box going for 15K

7 years old going for 10K OTR

 

Any recommended guideline on pricing Vs year?

 

Got to start saving now, hahaha...price is pretty steep

for a 7 years old VFR! I recall i sold my 5years old 600F4i

for 10.5K n 5years old CBR600RR03 for 13K + Arrow...

some years back

 

[CKC]

I see, thanks for ya pointer bro!

 

Happen to locate 3 at bukit merah!

 

1 years old going for 15.8K

2 years old with side pan n rear box going for 15K

7 years old going for 10K OTR

 

Any recommended guideline on pricing Vs year?

 

Got to start saving now, hahaha...price is pretty steep

for a 7 years old VFR! I recall i sold my 5years old 600F4i

for 10.5K n 5years old CBR600RR03 for 13K + Arrow...

some years back

 

 

yes somemore coe when up

Better get the 2yrs one

orginal side panel doesn't come cheap

7yrs 10k..........ouch

[spyder8850]

How do u tell which VFR from which gen?

I have a 2002 VFR800 which looks exactly like its predecessor...

[vfrT]

How do u tell which VFR from which gen?

I have a 2002 VFR800 which looks exactly like its predecessor...

 

Look at the photo immediately before your post. It showcase all the various gens from the 6th gen on the left to the 1st gen on the right.

 

if its an underseat exhaust its a 6th gen circa 2002-2009. There are still new 5th gens for sale even now. Mine is a 5th gen registered in 02 too.

 

Current 2010 VFR1200F is the 7th gen.

[spyder8850]

oh ok... new to this...

thnx for the info!

Have anyone changed the front and the rear signals to the later batch of VFR. Crystal clear ones? I want to revive the outlooks...

Any idea, where and how to get them?

[ellamcoy]

yes somemore coe when up

Better get the 2yrs one

orginal side panel doesn't come cheap

7yrs 10k..........ouch

 

Thanks for the pointer bro!

Got to start saving...hahaha...

 

Saw a Silver Gen 6 with side pan outside motorworld

yesterday (Wed)...Nicez

[spyder8850]

Thanks for the pointer bro!

Got to start saving...hahaha...

 

Saw a Silver Gen 6 with side pan outside motorworld

yesterday (Wed)...Nicez

 

That would be mine. I did my SPY alarm.

[sino74]

There are still new 5th gens for sale even now. Mine

 

sorry for my ignorance , Teng Bro ...

new 5th gens for sale ???

where & what's the price like ?

 

btw , I still owe you the contacts ...

[spyder8850]

Can I check with you guys, is there any shops online which I can purchase VFR800 accesories. Some how its rather limited. Not to mention the ones in Singapore too...

 

Can somebody give me some leads?

Looking for clutch / brakes levers.

Steel-braided hoses.

Bubbles

Sergent seats

Aftermarket forks

Used parts like Engine cover, taillights..etc.

 

Thanks

[K.W]

If i'm not wrong, there's this shop in UK that some of the VFR bros used to patronise i think, i did browse a little in the past but didnt buy anything..

http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk. Happy browsing!

[vfrT]

sorry for my ignorance , Teng Bro ...

new 5th gens for sale ???

where & what's the price like ?

 

 

Looi had a green one some time back tho I'm not sure if they still do. But Boon siew could order you one. after the TPs ard the region are still bringing them in.

[vfrT]

sorry for my ignorance , Teng Bro ...

new 5th gens for sale ???

where & what's the price like ?

 

 

Looi had a green one some time back tho I'm not sure if they still do. I'm sure Boon siew could order you one. after all, the TPs ard the region are still bringing them in.

[ellamcoy]

That would be mine. I did my SPY alarm.

 

Nice!

 

Did saw those adjustable brake/clutch lever at Motor world at about 180/pcs those foldable type at about 220. Was shopping for adj-levers for my vtwin in the hope to lessen the pull-pressure...din expect to spent half a grand for those...

 

Anyway I got those carbon-fiber looking "chiong" levers for my super4 at Sin Boon Motor (sembawang Area)...seem to work fine.

 

Happy Shoppin!

[Kuro_Tenshi]

does anyone know whether it's possible to change steel braided hose on the VFR?? VFR has CBS right? for the 6th gen i meant. 2003 model.

[spyder8850]

Yes its possible.

 

However, it is costlier. HEL, VEINHILL offer good price range but you need to order online.

Some mech offers between 700 - 1k for such replacement.

Unless you want to bypass the CBS and go direct, I think its about $300max.

[Wormz]

Just realized today while I washing my bike that the combined braking system is not functioning

 

I put the bike on mainstand and squeeze the front brake. However the rear wheel still spins freely. Any idea where I should start my troubleshooting?

[Kuro_Tenshi]

i think it only works when the bike starts moving?? i mean it's electronically controlled right??

[Wormz]

i think it only works when the bike starts moving?? i mean it's electronically controlled right??

 

wah really ah?? I noob sia

[Maverick77]

Where can I buy Water Wetter?

[dinie]

Just realized today while I washing my bike that the combined braking system is not functioning

 

I put the bike on mainstand and squeeze the front brake. However the rear wheel still spins freely. Any idea where I should start my troubleshooting?

 

i think it only works when the bike starts moving?? i mean it's electronically controlled right??

CBS is not an electronically-controlled system. ABS is. CBS is mechanically-controlled. look at your front-left caliper. it's attached to a hinge on one-end and a small pump on the other. so when you press the front brakes, the braking effect will cause the the left caliper to be dragged along with the rotational direction of the disc, thus squeezing that small pump as well. that small pump will then activate one piston of the rear caliper.

 

it'll only work when you are braking hard(eg stopping for the traffic lights) because the braking forces generated are much greater as to when you just ride slowly(eg moving off and stopping in a queue at the checkpoint) or when you are stationery.

 

long story short, the harder you work the front brake, the more you feel the rear brake biting.

 

cheers!

[Wormz]

look at your front-left caliper. it's attached to a hinge on one-end and a small pump on the other. so when you press the front brakes, the braking effect will cause the the left caliper to be dragged along with the rotational direction of the disc, thus squeezing that small pump as well. that small pump will then activate one piston of the rear caliper.

 

Thanks for the guide dinie... Will go back and take a look tonight. So the rear wheel should not rotate if I put the bike on main stand and squeeze the front brake lever right?