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interceptor69
266 posts recovered 22 threads started First seen 22 Oct 2016 Last seen 28 Feb 2026
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22 in the archive- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up interceptor69 · 17 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026
- 5th Gen Coolant Level interceptor69 · 3 Sep 2024 – 4 Sep 2024
- 5th Gen Insurance interceptor69 · 11 Aug 2024 – 15 Aug 2024
- VFR Top 10 Again interceptor69 · 30 Mar 2024 – 2 Apr 2024
- Look What I Found interceptor69 · 15 Apr 2023 – 16 Apr 2023
- Need Help With Replacement Mirror Bolts interceptor69 · 22 Mar 2023 – 23 Mar 2023
- Free PC II interceptor69 · 11 Mar 2023 – 11 Mar 2023
- Display Dead interceptor69 · 28 Feb 2023 – 9 Jul 2023
- Temp Fan Question interceptor69 · 2 Jul 2021 – 6 Jul 2021
- Cellphone Mount Needed interceptor69 · 12 Jun 2021 – 3 Jul 2021
- NR 750 interceptor69 · 5 Jan 2021 – 19 Jan 2021
- Can This Be Welded? interceptor69 · 13 Sep 2020 – 15 Sep 2020
- Cycle World's 10 Best Hondas interceptor69 · 30 Aug 2020 – 31 Aug 2020
- Seeking Rear Pitbull Stand-Disregard-bought one interceptor69 · 16 Apr 2020 – 16 Apr 2020
- 98 VFR Headlights Not Working interceptor69 · 26 Dec 2019 – 14 Apr 2020
- Cycle World article interceptor69 · 31 Oct 2019 – 1 Nov 2019
- Rhythmic Vibration interceptor69 · 30 Jun 2019 – 5 Aug 2019
- Headlight for 98 VFR interceptor69 · 1 Jun 2019 – 1 Jun 2019
- Cycle World article interceptor69 · 13 Apr 2019 – 15 Apr 2019
- Clutch interceptor69 · 16 May 2017 – 18 May 2017
- 5th Gem Header interceptor69 · 13 May 2017 – 14 May 2017
- Mechanic in Nashville interceptor69 · 22 Oct 2016 – 22 Oct 2016
Recent posts
Last 50 of 266- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up The drill bit arrived and it appears to be a simple reverse drill bit. Doesn't look like the one I've used before but that was a spark plug that broke off in the motor. Is this what I need to drill those out? Want to…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up [image: 20260228_153857.thumb.jpg.e5aa01dcd58a5294caaa647922bb7a66.jpg] be a simple drill bit, just reversed. Is this what I need to drill the bolt out?
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up I couldn't find that particular size bit at HD or the usual stores so ordered from McMaster-thanks for the info so I could get this done.
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up One more thing. Why do u guys think that bolt broke off when I tried to remove it? I remember using a torque wrench when tightening those bolts a few years ago. Is there something I should use when tightening the new…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up 10 hours ago, RC1237V The bolts in that area are 6mm diameter, and 90mm & 95mm according to the parts diagram. The longest left hand drill bit that will not mess up your threads is the 5mm left hand cobalt, which is…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up 6 hours ago, Dutchy U could consider... get a length of 6mm threaded rod and see hom many mm it will "grip" inside the hole to assess where the broken bit sits. If you have say 4+mm thread for the rod to sit, cut the…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up 11 hours ago, MBrane One about 2/3-3/4 the size of that bolt which I think is a M5. You don't want to cut into the threaded area of the case or you'll be in the Heli-Coil zone. Those work well too if 5h1t goes sideways,…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up MBrane, 2/17/2026 at 9:32 AM I would soak the hole with ATF/acetone, and try a reverse/counterclockwise drill bit first. There's a good chance the heat from drilling will back the broken bit right out. If not then you…
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up Thanks. I'm not looking fwd to it.
- '98 VFR - May Have F***ed Up ng to remove it that holds the clutch slave cylinder onto the engine. Now to find a bit that can back the broken piece out. Is there a bit that small? I have used them before on larger broken bolts but not something…
- Prepping new to me 1998 Love the silver. Congrats-looks like a nice one.
- Nice cycle Fairings/plastics Also, if one wanted the decals applied is there a source for the OG "VFR" and "Interceptor" decals?
- Nice cycle Fairings/plastics Appears less expensive than having the old ones painted, especially if they can somehow recreate the decals faithfully. I'd like to know if anyone has bought a set and the quality/fit.
- 5th Gen. 98' VFR800 w/ stock OEM seat.. painful to ride. Sargent seats are a good alternative. I tried the Corbin and it was incredibly uncomfortable. The Sargent is very comfortable and supportive and, along with the tank pads keeps me from suffering when braking hard. This…
- New MRA Double Bubble Screen I have the same - love it. Good luck keeping that rubber thing around the top of the screen!
- First impression after frontend swap Nice work. Not sure I've ever heard of anyone replacing the "coils". Why would one replace them? Do they wear out over time?
- 98 VFR800 Has a pressurised fuel tank I recently had the tank off doing a spark plug change and when replacing the tank clamped the metal hose holder too tightly over the hose and noticed on the next ride a strong vacuum when trying to open the gas cap.…
- VFR Collectors I know Barber Motorsports Park Museum has quite a few. In Leeds, Alabama, just east of Birmingham. Incredible selection of motorcycles (and some racing cars). Worth a visit.
- Clock assembly flexible pcb There's a parking light bulb in there?
- 5th Gen Coolant Level Thank you for the replies. That's what I thought but wanted to be sure.
- 5th Gen Coolant Level Probably a dumb question but just changed the coolant and noticed after filling, idling, burping, cooling off and rechecking the level is just at the level at the top of the radiator-not up near the top of the cap. How…
- 5th Gen Insurance 9 hours ago, vfrfuzzywuzzy $200.00 from Dairyland,71 yrs old and full coverage,but low limits of liability coverage. I did see they offer some relatively low rates but the coverage is minimal but not sure how much is…
- 5th Gen Insurance 2 minutes ago, Cogswell I pay about $320 / yr for my 6th gen. I have multiple vehicles and home policy tho - maybe that helps with discounts. I have multiple vehicles and home policy as well.
- 5th Gen Insurance I was wondering if my rates were competitive with others of the same age bracket and bike. Mine is slowly creeping up from around $425 a couple years ago to over $500 coming up. What are you guys paying per year. I'm 65.
- 1998 Rear Brake Failure / Questions / Ideas? Will that guide work for the 5th gen?
- GoPro mounts on 5th gen [image: Screenshot_20240525_093442_GoProQuik.thumb.jpg.646bdf3b393e862ab9ef30034fef6a58.jpg]I have mine mounted under he screen and above the headlamp. If one uses the Quick app one can (if one has a phone mount) use…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 8 hours ago, Duc2V4 I took my 2Bros slip on link pipe along with our headers to a local muffler shop. He had it done in less than 10 minutes, handed him $10 cash and was on my way. It was completely uneventful. hope I'm…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA I have the opposite problem-I need the pipe from the Two Brothers can I got 2nd hand expanded to fit the outlet of the new headers, as they are the exact same diameter. I'm worried that will split and I know I can't get…
- VFR Top 10 Again I stand corrected!
- VFR Top 10 Again True-who would pay $120,000+ for a motorcycle that old?
- VFR Top 10 Again Actually #1. https://www.hotcars.com/valuable-vintage-japanese-sport-bikes/
- Considering a VFR... help I remember reading a story about Freddy Spencer riding a '98 VFR just after they were released around Laguna Seca and posting a respectable lap time. I bought one right after reading that story.
- for real ?? Fantasy.
- WTB: 5th gen grab handles I believe my set (never used btw) are somewhere in my shed. Let me look for them.
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA 20230708_083305.mp4 Sound quality is not great and the sound will depend on pipe used-this is a Vance & Hines Ti pipe. Mine is a '98.
- Hello from Ohio I've always wondered what one of those would be like to ride. Let us know how you like it.
- Lumpy VFR 5TH GEN My '98 also pulls smoothly from down low to redline. I wonder if clogged injectors could cause this behavior? Is this condition constant? Never varies? You mention it's worse in warm weather. Air filter new/clean? Also…
- He was a valued member, a great friend and I will miss him! So sorry to hear about his demise. Although I never met him I did correspond w/ him a few times here re: the header build/buy and such an easy guy to chat with. I'll think of him next time I open the VFR up and listen…
- 8th gen vfr800 wont start Let me just say Grum is an invaluable resource here-taking his time and effort to help others troubleshoot their VFR woes. Kudos to Grum.
- USB port 5 hours ago, Presson Here you go. This is the 8th Gen F-H model: it's a standard 12v socket. Actually not great for wet weather unless you can find some way to weatherproof the adaptor [image:…
- My 1997 750 is back on the road Wow-that is a great write-up. Thanks for that. A buddy of ours bought bike when I bought my '98 new and loved it but sold it soon thereafter because he was scared he was going to get hurt or killed. He wasn't accustomed…
- Exhaust Question confused. I guess it depends on the diameter of the slip on pipe. Are you asking about new headers to fit the slip on?
- Wheel bearing, done after a few thousand miles I replaced the front wheel bearings after having my wheels powder coated-they unfortunately powder coated the entire wheel, including where the wheel bearing sits so had to dremel that out which was tedious as hell. I…
- Restorations - Transforming the world's most under valued Motorbikes I watched several of the videos he produced-very fine work but he unfortunately dropped the bike he finished in the parking lot photographing it.
- John McGuinness rides a 5th Gen VFR with 100k miles on the clock Very cool. Wish he could ride one of our bikes with the new headers and a proper tune and suspension. Wonder how fast he could go on one of those?
- AMA honoring Interceptor's 40th at 2023 Vintage Days 1 hour ago, vfrgiving It's going until tomorrow. It's just a little ride up here. 😀 True
- AMA honoring Interceptor's 40th at 2023 Vintage Days That's so cool. Wish I could have seen that.
- Annual Maintenance for Low Annual Mileage Beautiful color!
- Display Dead 13 minutes ago, Bren Does sound like one of the tracks on the back of the display has an intermittent fault, it is a fairly common issue on these bikes. Question, do you have the small cover plate under the front nose…
- Display Dead After removing the front fairing, spraying all the plugs/sockets I could reach with contact cleaner I put it all back together and still the display wasn't working. I parked it overnight and noticed the next morning the…
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