Here's the fleet - I have 4th(1997) and 6th(2010) gen VFRs, and a CB400F2 from 1978.
Had the 6th gen since October last year. In May it left me beached with a failed RR and also having taken out the stator when I measured the output from it. Replaced the stator and fitted a MT09 (and other Yamahas) RR unit with 10AWG wiring everywhere 😃. 17k miles
The 750 hasn't let me down and has standard electrics afaik. I'll be doing a full service inc valve clearances soon, as I have little history for it. Sourced an 8 spoke and had the wheels powder coated in RAL9006. Exhaust came with it. 25k miles.
The 400 is unrestored stock spec apart from electronic ignition. Er, 3k miles genuine!
Welcome to the Board. Thats a very vice collection of Hondas.
I'm sure you will soon realize you have joined a very dedicated and knowledgeable group of enthusiasts here who have helped me and many others with our bikes over the years.
I have to say I'm impressed you can manage to have 3 bikes in London, no easy feat.
My first motorcycle was a 1976 CB400 bought in late 1975. I had no car and put 41,000 miles on it in 2 years.
I bought a 97 about 15 years ago and really wanted to put an 8 spoke on it. 8 spokes here were a Kings ransom, so it didn't happen.
In 2015 I ended up working in Falmouth, UK as my ship was drydocked. Bought a 91 VFR while there. I sold it almost a year later when we left, but kept the rear rim. It went on my 97.😁
First pic is the 91 in Snowdonia. Second my 97 in West Virginia.
Its interesting you use the phrase "it left me beached" regarding your 2010. In the Marine world to be beached, or on the beach means you are without a ship. Kind of the same thing.
@FromMaine lovely pics and something of a parallel.
Speaking of 8 spokes - I have another one. Didn't pay a fortune for them btw - this one was £165. Trying it out on the 800 and deciding if I can live with the bling of the gold or go for something else at the extra effort!