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maxredline
132 posts recovered 21 threads started First seen 2 Jan 2011 Last seen 7 Mar 2026
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21 in the archive- 5th gen Paint maxredline · 24 Feb 2026 – 7 Mar 2026
- Always room for one more 5th Gen maxredline · 18 May 2025 – 4 Jun 2025
- All you, new to you 5th gen owners maxredline · 9 Oct 2024 – 9 Oct 2024
- Another viewer for me maxredline · 2 Apr 2024 – 15 Apr 2024
- Colour test maxredline · 17 Oct 2020 – 20 Oct 2020
- Pulled the trigger! maxredline · 29 Sep 2016 – 11 Oct 2016
- Why Honda? Frikin Aprilia Tuono maxredline · 18 Aug 2016 – 19 Aug 2016
- strange sound from front end maxredline · 6 Aug 2016 – 8 Aug 2016
- Japanese domestic motorcycle imports maxredline · 9 Jul 2016 – 11 Jul 2016
- 2001 Power Commander 3 Usb Maps For Stock Air Staintune Exhaust maxredline · 18 Mar 2016 – 10 Apr 2016
- Outer Clutch Basket Wear maxredline · 13 Mar 2016 – 28 Jan 2017
- Pair Valve Cover maxredline · 25 Feb 2016 – 27 Feb 2016
- Valve Clearance Check Set Up Question maxredline · 23 Feb 2016 – 26 Feb 2016
- Omg Fork Oil After One Year maxredline · 7 Feb 2016 – 29 Mar 2016
- Waterproof Volt meter maxredline · 29 Jun 2012 – 18 Mar 2013
- Pristine 01 meets deer maxredline · 7 Jun 2012 – 10 Jun 2012
- Shocking used of rubber...Rubber shock mud flap maxredline · 6 Jun 2012 – 6 Jun 2012
- Leather care maxredline · 6 Jun 2012 – 6 Jun 2012
- FI Light maxredline · 6 Jun 2012 – 1 Apr 2013
- 01 handlebar conversion maxredline · 2 Mar 2012 – 19 Mar 2012
- Chain master link or riveted? and sprocket calculator maxredline · 2 Jan 2011 – 2 Jan 2011
Recent posts
Last 50 of 132- 5th gen Paint [image: Dominion Sure Seal Plastic Surgery All-Purpose Sealant - Ideal for Dewalt Tools, JB Weld Epoxy, Bondo Kits, 2K Clear Coat, Leather Repair, and Plastic Welding Applications - 440 g] Going to give this flexible…
- 5th gen Paint I bought some regular "bondo" for the fill portion of the body work. Now I find out you should use a flex filler on the plastic.
- Airbox re-assembly I saw a picture somewhere where it looked like you can still buy new boots. I have not researched it.
- Airbox re-assembly vfrbart, 3/2/2026 at 8:16 AM boy they were a PITA, I used a bottle jack(with a 2x4 up to my floor joists) to press them down. That's the way you do it!
- 5th gen Paint I have had good results with Dupli color spray bombs on small jobs but personally do not want to paint the bike with rattle cans. I have been watching a lot of videos so I have a good idea using the LPLV spray gun. You…
- Airbox re-assembly 22 hours ago, Terry Double check you have the throttle bodies seated fully. The clamp bands should be hard against the underside of the TBs. I just had the same problem and it was the throttle bodies being to high due…
- 5th gen Paint A bit of a ramble to start. I am no expert , just saying this now, as you read this you will know. lol. I plan to share my paint and body journey. I hope I can make it to the finish by doing all the work myself without…
- Throttle bodies A set of new aftermarket injectors (made in Japan) with all new rubber o-ring/cushion/seal are cheaper than buying a set of o-rings/cushion/seals seperately. Thats crazy!
- Throttle bodies Interesting read. I am removing my 2000 throttle bodies to check operation and clean the injectors as the plugs looked dry after trying to start the engine. I have tested the pressure and flow of the fuel pump and it…
- Always room for one more 5th Gen Better pic
- Always room for one more 5th Gen Haha TImC. All bikes have been ridden within the 35k to 43k kilometer range or 22k to 27k miles. When I finish restoring them to better than original condition I will only keep one. At least that is her plan.
- Always room for one more 5th Gen Just picked up the red to keep the black and blue company. Sold a previous blue 5th gen and red 4th gen. Need something to do when retired 8P
- Value of Staintune vs Two Brothers exhausts? Staintune is a classic exhaust where you will never have problems with the law or neighbors regarding a loud pipe.
- Upper Cowl (Nose Fairing) Support/Stay If you are lucky enough to know someone close by that has a good stay you could build a jig with the good stay. Clamp it down where and build the jig to the stays anchor points. Remove the good stay and bend and fit the…
- Upper cowl damage Sad to say but the Chinese faring's are shite.
- Upper cowl damage I also use a laser level to check attachment points where possible. You can draw a gid on the floor, line up the laser level and the bike on the center stand to make measurements to see if points are out of whack. Cross…
- Upper cowl damage Two types of repairs Cracks ABS one part Tabs, cracks and contours 2 part I have saved two bikes fairing using both products. STAY away from Chinese knock offs if at all possible!
- All you, new to you 5th gen owners Do yourself a favor and solder together the connections in your ground block on the left side of the frame. This connection block is known to cause many electrical problems and can be intermittent which can be hard to…
- Another viewer for me I did it again, now I have a low km 1998 to keep the 2000 company. That's two in the garage now but is my 4th in total.
- Another viewer for me I have been gone from the forum for awhile. After selling my 01 with 80k kms I bought a an April 750 Dursodiro, D1000ds Ducati Multistrada. I now have a 83 collector Gs750a and a BMW1200 Rs. Yesterday I picked up a 00…
- Colour test I got a good laugh out of this colour test...and then went out and bought a ZRX 😎 Sold the 2001 VFR and few years ago. Still looking for a top shelf 1997 or 500 interceptor.
- Rear suspension upgrade I know some will not agree with me but this is my experience. I "upgraded" the fork internals and changed the shock to a well known unit. I really found little difference on the street. My conclusion is unless you are…
- VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? I have moved on to an air cooled Mulitstrada S model and am very happy. The bike really amazes me and really is better in every way except for maintenance and is fugly from the front but that is what keeps the cost…
- FI light comes on with headlights/brake-stalls ^ That's the post thanks Auspanglish! Use a wire made out of the same metal that is slightly larger than the wires going to the ground block
- FI light comes on with headlights/brake-stalls I had this problem and looked for all the post but could not find them. My bikes problem started with the FI light flickering and with in 6 months the engine was cutting out. FRVOZ is correct remove the orange plastic…
- Charging issues. 99 vfr800 A couple of must reads for the electrical system http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/29975-tips-tricks-to-help-your-charging-system/&page=1…
- Hello from England You will love the V4! Besides the essentials, Tires, brakes, bearings, battery, the only thing you really need to do at the start is make sure your charging system is in order as it is the achilles heel of the bike.…
- Help needed - VFR dying after 75 minutes on interstate Once the Vif has reared the electrical gremlins you should do the typical mods to the system to make it the reliable Honda you know it should be. Stator inspection and replacement if needed upgrade rr to moffset Vfrness…
- What luggage actually looks good on a 5th gen??? Shad 42l bags with sw tech quick release brackets Imho the bags look better in the flesh. I Have been very happy with the bags
- 5th gen vibration Have you riden a stock Viffer to compare yours too? I have found mine has always vibrated to the point that if I could not hear I would still know when to change gears by the vibration level due to the layout/timing of…
- Endurance Racing VF500 build. So awesome! The 500 is one of my most favorite bikes. Back in the day I had a 1982 GPZ and my dad had a 500 interceptor. The interceptors handling was sooooo superior, loved that bike. Very cool!
- Upgrade or rebuild suspension My 2 cents What I did was rebuild using Daugherty's gear. New fork internals with a redone 954 shock. I am very happy with it and yes its better than stock ever was. I thought of going all out with an aftermarket shock…
- Pulled the trigger! Rode both bikes today, first the ape then the Viffer. Wow, what a contrast. The biggest thing I noticed was the lack of leg room on the Viffer...funny [image: 2 bikes (1).jpg]
- Bike died during a short ride The beautiful thing is you dont have to figure out anything, it has been done for you many times. All the information on the site will say the same thing, Solder the block and run extra ground to the frame. Don't wait…
- Pulled the trigger! Dustin, 10/2/2016 at 7:41 PM Nice bike! You don't see many of those around the GVRD, I'll keep my eyes peeled for you! Just accross the Pitt River bridge. I road to Aloueete lake on Thursday ;)
- Pulled the trigger! thtanner, 9/29/2016 at 11:49 AM I'd have sold you mine! Fast in the canyons? Yep! That suspension is great. Other than that it feels like a jittery cat that you just stepped on it's tail. I've never been so unrelaxed…
- Pulled the trigger! As everyone probably would agree, we all should have more than one bike in the garage, no? After much thought and lust I have pulled the trigger on a second bike. Don't worry the 01 Viffer stays! Today I pick up my 2015…
- Bike died during a short ride You don't bypass it, you solder it together. See the link on previous post, go through the pages. Viffer800canuck, myself and others have posted write ups along with pictures of what you want to think about doing.
- Bike died during a short ride If you are looking for the ground block it is orange but it may be under some tape, left side.
- Bike died during a short ride Keep an eye on Your FI light. If it comes on randomly or stays on it could be a ground short. This is common and will result in your bike loosing power or just cutting out then starting up minutes later and running fine…
- Why Honda? Frikin Aprilia Tuono Honda reliability and infrastruture
- Why Honda? Frikin Aprilia Tuono First off I own a (blue)5th Gen with hardbags and can never see myself selling it, maybe sitting on the sides feeling neglected . The bike is running top shelf with electrical and suspension mods. Frkin Aprila Tuono…
- FI light and TPS related issue FI light blinking in my case and many others has been a ground issue. The bike will can run fine and then hesitate or miss, or just die, then start up normal in 5 minutes. In short...There is a orange covered ground…
- What Chain Lube To Use? Chain wax, apply on warm chain and wipe off excess. It is much cleaner and easier to wipe off the rims with WD40 [image: _Chain_Wax.jpg]
- FZ / MT 10- an alternative to a VFR? Yes I think the Z10 could be a nice relacement (though the FJ-09 might be better). Possitives would be more power, better handling, brakes with modern styling. Conns that I can think of would be more expensive to…
- strange sound from front end Terry, 8/6/2016 at 6:40 PM I also vote for the flapper valve. To test it, remove the connections from the clutch switch at the bar, as (for whatever reason) the flapper gets opened below 5500 rpm when the clutch is…
- strange sound from front end Duc2V4, 8/6/2016 at 2:33 PM Could be the air box flapper valve. This often sounds like a "clunking" noise, it's also right near the steering head. I think you are on to something here. I removed the pair system but did…
- strange sound from front end I am hearing this weird intermitant sound that is coming from what seems the front end around the streering head area. To describe it is difficult, its a chunking sound that I can only hear when stopped or going very…
- VFR800f 2000 but seems to be a 99 First of all welcome to "viffer discussion". Do yourself a favour and download the service manual here at this site, it would be pretty easy to see what you have and dont have as far as what year the bike is, besides…
- Japanese domestic motorcycle imports Another thing I have to look into first is the availablity of these "grey market" bikes parts. I'vw heard it can be tuff but I will call the Honda dealer I have delt with for the last 30 years and find out.
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