Today I did ride a VFR

[Silver_Fox]

Warning. Random musings

I hopped on a friends 5th Gen VFR800 earlier, to allow him to hear his new exhaust as a passer by would (to make sure it wasn't too loud). It felt mighty odd. I assume I hit the rev limiter as I felt the bike dip forwards suddenly as I was accelerating. Perhaps it's more planted and I didn't feel the speed, or perhaps the quieter engine (compared to my screaming CBR) isn't as obvious when it wants to change. I've never hit the limiter on my F3 (nor do I usually go anywhere near the redline). It also felt odd when I navigated a slow roundabout, the steering feeling completely different to my bike. Interesting

[redeem ouzzer]

Great thread
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[c_dug]

It's heavier and less peaky than the cbr, horses for courses.
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[Silver_Fox]

In the short time I was on it, it felt a lot more planted. Judging by how well they're universally received, I think a much longer ride is in order

[c_dug]

I've owned an f2 and currently own a vtec, to be fair they're quite similar bikes, I'm not sure there's much to be gained by swapping if that's what you're considering, in fact the vfr is way less economical and servicing costs are astronomical in comparison, at least with the vtec.
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[Silver_Fox]

The F3 is great for a quick blatt, but I envisage doing more long distance and possibly some intercontinental touring to Spain, most likely 2 up. I get 55-60mpg on the F3 currently, but it's not a relaxing ride at all. Ever


Which servicing costs are higher?

[ScaredyCat]

I'd have a VFR800x in a heartbeat if I wasn't petrified by the 16k miles valve check cost..


That bark at ~6.4k rpm is a beautiful sound..
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[ADSrox0r]

Said it before, you can happily leave the valve check till 32k if it's giving you no reason to need it and Honda motor-menders all agree.
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[ScaredyCat]

[Silver_Fox]

What is said cost?

[M.C]

[ADSrox0r]

[Silver_Fox]

[matto]

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[UncleFester]

i have a 5th Gen with Staintune high level can on it - words cannot describe the aural pleasure

Now i either need to lower it, or sell it
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[ADSrox0r]

Whilst I'm banging on, it's worth mentioning that I wouldn't buy a 2001-2006 model. They revised the 6th gen (VTEC) in 2006 onwards with a few tweaks, one of the major ones being the VTEC step. On the 'a' model 6th gen it kicks in too low and too harsh, it's distinctly unpleasant and catches you out in awkward moments like ragging out of a bend almost akin to an old fashioned 80's turbo. The 'b' model kicks in higher in the rev ranges and is less pronounced.

Out of the box the VTEC is also a cast iron pig at slow speeds, really shit. The fuelling is all fucked up and the throttle is an on/off switch. You can solve this very easily though by disabling the PAIR valve system. Basically the PAIR injects air into the exhaust system at near idle and that cocks up the O2 sensor/fuelling which goes a bit nuts.

The other thing to do, if you want to throw money at it, is fit a PC5. I did and it smooths everything right out. The VTEC still kicks in nicely but without any drama and still gives that gorgeous V4 howl when you give it the beans.

Aftermarket cans are a must to unleash the V4 soundtrack that everyone falls in love with. I went with Remus and they're bloody lovely but if you can get your hands on them a set of Staintune are considered the holy grail.
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[stinkwheel]

Mmm V4.

I have a 1992 750 with a micron can.

I sometimes just like to play with the engine noise.
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[Silver_Fox]

[ADSrox0r]

Have a look on youtube at 'VFR no exhaust', there's quite a few but that's what a V4 should sound like.

I did it when I changed cans for a laugh, I think I might have pissed off the neighbours....in the next village!
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[Silver_Fox]

I'll go and have a nosey

The loudest bike I've heard in the flesh is my friends 2010 'blade with an Akrapovic system on. It's painful to be in the vicinity if he gives it some beans

Interwebs wise, this....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys9VYpT-P5w

[UncleFester]

[ADSrox0r]

I was bidding on a near mint set and bottled out when it hit 700 quid.
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[c_dug]

Some Staintunes for the vtec popped up on eBay about 2 months ago, I set an alarm on my phone to place a bid near the end. Alas my phone battery ran out and I missed the auction.

I was gutted when I saw they were unsold at £300!

The relisted and sold at the usual Staintune price range
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[ADSrox0r]

I always use MyiBidder bid sniper for stuff like that when I know I really want it but I need to control my urge to go mental on closing bids.
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