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jroberts427

33 posts recovered 7 threads started First seen 6 Apr 2021 Last seen 9 May 2025

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  1. 2001 VFR800 28k miles in Utah, USA. Very clean. $4500 jroberts427 1 9 Jul 2024 9 Jul 2024 jroberts427 · 9 Jul 2024 – 9 Jul 2024
  2. WTB: Left radiator for 5th gen (USA) jroberts427 1 31 Jan 2024 31 Jan 2024 jroberts427 · 31 Jan 2024 – 31 Jan 2024
  3. John McGuinness rides a 5th Gen VFR with 100k miles on the clock jroberts427 6 28 Jul 2023 30 Jul 2023 jroberts427 · 28 Jul 2023 – 30 Jul 2023
  4. 5th gen Speedo healer and headlight modulator $100 jroberts427 1 14 Sep 2021 14 Sep 2021 jroberts427 · 14 Sep 2021 – 14 Sep 2021
  5. Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? jroberts427 11 4 May 2021 8 Oct 2021 jroberts427 · 4 May 2021 – 8 Oct 2021
  6. 5th gen clean up thread jroberts427 26 11 Apr 2021 25 Sep 2021 jroberts427 · 11 Apr 2021 – 25 Sep 2021
  7. 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) jroberts427 16 6 Apr 2021 8 Apr 2021 jroberts427 · 6 Apr 2021 – 8 Apr 2021

Recent posts

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  1. Introducing my new (old) VFR800FI 9 May 2025 20:40 Welcome! The bike looks to be pretty complete and as far as the fuel pump, we've seen much worse! Hopefully it won't take much to get it going again. Justin
  2. 2001 VFR800 28k miles in Utah, USA. Very clean. $4500 9 Jul 2024 02:27 https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/76066544 Up for sale is a very clean 2001 Honda VFR800. Last year of the gear driven cams. 28,631 miles. I bought this 3 years ago and went through everything. New battery, all…
  3. WTB: Left radiator for 5th gen (USA) 31 Jan 2024 15:15 Looking for a left radiator for 98-01 VFR800. Thanks in advance, Justin
  4. John McGuinness rides a 5th Gen VFR with 100k miles on the clock 28 Jul 2023 19:31 No need for a quickshifter... [video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/bMWXwsGUGM8?feature=oembed]
  5. MBD Strikes Again! 14 Aug 2022 23:41 Looks great. Got a link for the LED headlamp bulbs? Thanks, Justin
  6. 5th gen plastics help 18 Jun 2022 20:35 Maybe build a cafe racer out of it? There have been some really cool examples built from VFRs. Just a thought. Justin
  7. dang i love this 5th gen 13 May 2022 14:57 Ha ha sounds (and looks) familiar. Same story here, came back to a VFR after 15 years. Loving every minute of it.
  8. Age check in 12 Feb 2022 14:57 1 hour ago, Wald Looks like you could use one of these, lol![image: SmartSelect_20220212-084337_Gallery.thumb.jpg.0f811ac3958e1995599b8f03e4333896.jpg] This reminds me of a coworker's favorite quote: "Ladies, if a man…
  9. Age check in 11 Feb 2022 23:10 I'm 45 years old. Plan to ride as long as I can. First bike in 1999, a 91 CBR600F2. [image: image.thumb.png.21e4f64144c4f27bef5c8966933152b4.png] First VFR, a 2001 bought new in 2001: [image:…
  10. Barn Find - need help please 15 Oct 2021 16:25 @Grum With the bike having been parked for an extended period of time (years possibly), do you think there is any possibility of part of the fuel line or related components being clogged from the Ethanol used in US fuel?
  11. Frankenbolt / Frankenstein bolt 14 Oct 2021 10:40 4 hours ago, rhoderage I feel like someone just ordered the frankebolts for their 5g in a recent thread... have you searched? I'm sure someone posted about them still being available sometime in the past month or so (i…
  12. Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? 8 Oct 2021 23:15 I used all OEM parts. It went together great.
  13. Barn Find - need help please 2 Oct 2021 17:44 Hmmm....sounds like its running on less than 4 cylinders. Possible misfire in the mix?
  14. 5th gen clean up thread 24 Sep 2021 21:56 Just now, VFRMAN Great exhaust I'm sure but who thought up that name? Always figured it came from the pipes being made out of stainless steel. Love the look and the sound anyway.
  15. 5th gen clean up thread 24 Sep 2021 15:56 Also posted a short start-up vid for those wondering what a Staintune sounds like. I did a few revs after the bike had a chance to warm up. Sounds so much better in person.
  16. 5th gen clean up thread 24 Sep 2021 15:35 I have had a ton of fun riding this summer. The bike is running awesome but I still had a few things left to address. I noticed there was a leak at the right fork seal so I ordered OEM seals, bushings, and related bits…
  17. 5th gen Speedo healer and headlight modulator $100 14 Sep 2021 00:27 5th gen speedo healer with programming cable and headlight modulator with sensor. Both work fine. Just pulled them off my 2001. $100 shipped (Con US) takes both. PM or email direct jroberts427@gmail.com Thanks, Justin
  18. Recommended Sports touring tyres + standard or GT? 14 Jul 2021 20:46 Cogswell, 7/4/2021 at 8:37 PM I am in the process of fitting a new set of Michelin Pilot Road 2s. I have 7,933 miles on the PR2s I'm removing. They're almost to the wear bars. I suppose they could go another 1 to 2…
  19. New member 12 Jul 2021 21:07 Welcome! The Blackbird has always been on my list of "one day I need to get one" bikes. Post up some pics. 👍 Justin
  20. Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? 4 May 2021 17:44 I'll replace seals, bushings and any other small wear items while I'm in there. Thanks.
  21. Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? 4 May 2021 14:47 Hi all, Looks like my right fork is leaking slightly. Can someone recommend a kit that includes all the parts needed for the job? OEM or at least high quality from a trusted brand. Thanks, Justin
  22. PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 4 May 2021 06:11 Careca, 4/28/2021 at 10:40 AM I would say It took me a week , taking my time , not rushing anything , doing it between work and family commitments. Having done it before I kind of knew what to expect and which bits I…
  23. 5th gen clean up thread 3 May 2021 02:55 Hello all and hope you are getting some great riding weather where you live! I have been making some progress as parts have been coming in. While I liked the functionality of the tank bag that came with the bike my eyes…
  24. PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 26 Apr 2021 01:04 Looks great. Love the blue. We only got red and yellow in the states for 5th gen. I did see a blue one while visiting France years ago. Keep up the good work! Justin
  25. 5th gen clean up thread 13 Apr 2021 15:26 20 hours ago, mello dude - Inspect charging system wire harness and check stator to R/R connector. - Identify current model R/R. -Check voltage output at the battery -idle and 5000rpm..... There are literally hundreds…
  26. 5th gen clean up thread 12 Apr 2021 14:14 For maintenance items I am adding the following: 1. Clutch and brake fluid flush 2. Coolant flush 3. Possibly new brake pads 4. Possibly new chain and 17/43 sprockets 5. At minimum I'll attach a multimeter just to see…
  27. 5th gen clean up thread 11 Apr 2021 22:57 3 minutes ago, Grum Just incase you haven't already done it. Top priority- Replace and flush the brake and clutch fluid. Great looking 5gen ya have there. Thanks and will do. 👍
  28. 5th gen clean up thread 11 Apr 2021 18:22 Yes Sir that was a good day when I brought the bike home! The coolant level was low so I topped that off while doing the oil change. I'll keep an eye on the temps to make sure the fan is coming on when it should.…
  29. 5th gen clean up thread 11 Apr 2021 17:49 Hello fellow Vifferini! I recently picked up another 2001 VFR800 after a 15 year hiatus from riding. I posted a trip report in the ride reports section documenting the 1,000 mile journey to bring it home. With the bike…
  30. Money Shots: Your beautiful picture of your beautiful VFR in action. 8 Apr 2021 04:34 Me at Laguna Seca back in 2002. This is in turn 8a also known as "the cork screw". [image: 958486825_VFRatLagunaSeca2003.jpg.6a1831423f8e853df99fc88902252988.jpg]
  31. 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) 8 Apr 2021 04:15 2 hours ago, Cogswell Oh, and don't call me Shirley! :laugh: (If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand . . . ) LOL! Glad someone got the reference! 😉 And I think I will frame that drawing. Great idea. Justin
  32. 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) 6 Apr 2021 15:43 Thanks guys. It's great to be back. Good times ahead! Justin
  33. 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) 6 Apr 2021 01:23 My fascination with V4 power started back in 1999. I was still new to riding back then. Having been influenced by an older co-worker as well as a good friend, I purchased my first bike, a 91 CBR600F2. I was having fun,…

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