I had a 2000 vfr before and love the V4. Always wanted an 8th gen but price is out of range for now and I finally fall in love with that 2007 special edition 6th gen.
I just can't wait to try it as there is snow for another month or so.
The bike is almost pristine, only one little scratch on a sidecase, 32000km.
I have some questions about this bike.
I know the model had an update in 2006, is the R/R still causing problem in 2007? I verify and there seems to didn't have recall about that model.
I think about updating turn signal and headlight to put led, would that change something on the r/r or cause any problem?
Is there many of those special edition out there? That's the first and only one I've seen in Quebec
Congrats on your recent acquisition! Although the later versions of 6 Gens were supposedly improved when it comes to the RR/Stator, having recently had problems with my [09 I would have to say that you're not out of the woods and that you should be monitoring and/or inspecting the connections between the two components. As far as LEDs, personally I don't see the point, unless the system just draws too much power and you want to add more current draw.
The electrical recall I believe you're thinking of went through 2005 models and does not affect your '07. However, that does not mean it's immune to electrical gremlins. A good maintenance practice would be to remove the side panels and inspect the connectors, particularly the one for the 3 yellow wires that connects the stator to the R/R. You'll find that on the right side just below the rad hose. I do that annually and treat them with Oxgard.
A volt meter is a worthwhile investment to keep an eye on what the charging system is doing. You can do some searching in the electrical section for photos of how owners have mounted their meters. My '08 BBQ'd its stator by 18,000 miles - about 30,000 km's, but others have gone much further. A stator inspection is also not a bad idea.
As far as LED bulbs go, if you replace your turn bulbs with them you will need to add resistors to provide sufficient load for the flasher to operate. Somewhere there's a thread here about that, too.
No idea how many RWB's were made - that question's been asked, but I don't recall a definitive answer.
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Here's the link to the LED turn signal install guide
Recently bought 07 like yours, installed a VFRness wiring system (had this same system on my 2000 lost 1 R/R in 50,000 miles) hoping that it will help ease any elec problems. I have had the 07 for about 6 months, I would suggest that you hang on to the 2K till you see if you really like the 07. I still have my 2K and it really feels like putting on your favorite pair of old shoes. Just my 2 cents worth.
I was thinking installing led to remove a charge on the r/r, the better visibility and also to remove the dark color in turn signal. Thanks for the links Cogswell! I'll take a look for the vfrness and monitor a bit the electrical system
For my 2k, yeah, I'd like to keep it and mod to do a streetfighter or a Café Racer but I need that money... just hope to seel it for the price I wan't everybody seem's scarded about is mileage when they contact me (120k)
One other sometimes problem area is the starter relay, located next to the battery. Pulling it up and out to inspect both the wiring and the fuse can be helpful.
Is there many of those special edition out there? That's the first and only one I've seen in Quebec
I have #1271, so I know there are at least that many out there! There is a 500 post thread on VFRworld where folks have posted their bike numbers, but I'm not going to read through it to find the high number. ;) http://vfrworld.com/...7-RWB-Were-Made
Welcome, and congrats on your good taste. :-) The 25th is a unique VFR. As others have said, the VFRness is absolutely advised. Along with checking/replacing fluids, they don't need much. The problem with getting a VFR is really nothing else compares. I'm tempted for new rides, but these are keepers. :-)
I was thinking installing led to remove a charge on the r/r, the better visibility and also to remove the dark color in turn signal. Thanks for the links Cogswell! I'll take a look for the vfrness and monitor a bit the electrical system
For my 2k, yeah, I'd like to keep it and mod to do a streetfighter or a Café Racer but I need that money... just hope to seel it for the price I wan't everybody seem's scarded about is mileage when they contact me (120k)
Fitting LED lights will actually slightly increase the load on the R/R. The regulator discharges excess energy via heat, which is why they run hot and need fins. So if you install LED's that draw less current, the RR has to work a little harder.
If you fit LED blinkers, the standard blinker unit will flash much too quickly. One option is to fit individual resistors across each blinker lead so the resistance matches incandescant bulbs and keep the standard flasher, but it is easier to buy an LED-specific flasher unit to replace the stock part.
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