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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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7 in the archive- 2001 VFR800 28k miles in Utah, USA. Very clean. $4500 jroberts427 · 9 Jul 2024 – 9 Jul 2024
- WTB: Left radiator for 5th gen (USA) jroberts427 · 31 Jan 2024 – 31 Jan 2024
- John McGuinness rides a 5th Gen VFR with 100k miles on the clock jroberts427 · 28 Jul 2023 – 30 Jul 2023
- 5th gen Speedo healer and headlight modulator $100 jroberts427 · 14 Sep 2021 – 14 Sep 2021
- Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? jroberts427 · 4 May 2021 – 8 Oct 2021
- 5th gen clean up thread jroberts427 · 11 Apr 2021 – 25 Sep 2021
- 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) jroberts427 · 6 Apr 2021 – 8 Apr 2021
Recent posts
All 33- Introducing my new (old) VFR800FI 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
- 2001 VFR800 28k miles in Utah, USA. Very clean. $4500 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…
- WTB: Left radiator for 5th gen (USA) Looking for a left radiator for 98-01 VFR800. Thanks in advance, Justin
- John McGuinness rides a 5th Gen VFR with 100k miles on the clock No need for a quickshifter... [video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/bMWXwsGUGM8?feature=oembed]
- MBD Strikes Again! Looks great. Got a link for the LED headlamp bulbs? Thanks, Justin
- 5th gen plastics help Maybe build a cafe racer out of it? There have been some really cool examples built from VFRs. Just a thought. Justin
- dang i love this 5th gen Ha ha sounds (and looks) familiar. Same story here, came back to a VFR after 15 years. Loving every minute of it.
- Age check in 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…
- Age check in 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:…
- Barn Find - need help please @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?
- Frankenbolt / Frankenstein bolt 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…
- Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? I used all OEM parts. It went together great.
- Barn Find - need help please Hmmm....sounds like its running on less than 4 cylinders. Possible misfire in the mix?
- 5th gen clean up thread 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.
- 5th gen clean up thread 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.
- 5th gen clean up thread 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…
- 5th gen Speedo healer and headlight modulator $100 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
- Recommended Sports touring tyres + standard or GT? 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…
- New member Welcome! The Blackbird has always been on my list of "one day I need to get one" bikes. Post up some pics. 👍 Justin
- Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? I'll replace seals, bushings and any other small wear items while I'm in there. Thanks.
- Can someone recommend a fork seal kit for 5th Gen? 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
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 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…
- 5th gen clean up thread 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…
- PROJECT VFR.....20 Year refresh. 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
- 5th gen clean up thread 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…
- 5th gen clean up thread 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…
- 5th gen clean up thread 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. 👍
- 5th gen clean up thread 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.…
- 5th gen clean up thread 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…
- Money Shots: Your beautiful picture of your beautiful VFR in action. Me at Laguna Seca back in 2002. This is in turn 8a also known as "the cork screw". [image: 958486825_VFRatLagunaSeca2003.jpg.6a1831423f8e853df99fc88902252988.jpg]
- 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) 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
- 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) Thanks guys. It's great to be back. Good times ahead! Justin
- 1,000 miles in two days, my VFR story starts again after 15 years (long read) 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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