What causes a Honda vfr800i to stop?
Rectifier issue (Honda’s Achillies heel) can cause the Honda VFR800i to stop, potentially with a boiling battery. Non-Honda units are cheap and solve the problem before it occurs – later Honda units also work well on the Honda VFR800i. As it’s the pick of the Honda VFR750/800s used values are high.
What kind of engine does a VFR 800fi have?
RC45-based 781cc fuel-injected engine, side-mounted radiators, CBS linked braking system. 2002: All-new model, featuring VTEC variable valve timing, chain driven cams, fresh bodywork and styling. ABS option. You can have problems if you neglect the chain-adjusting hub in the swingarm.
Do you have to replace studs on Honda VFR800?
It comes to all VFR800s sooner or later. If you buy a VFR without a stainless replacement chances are you’ll be fitting one. It would be a good idea to replace the studs/nuts while you have the bike apart as they are not expensive, but the studs are only 6mm thick and snap oh so easily.
Is it a good idea to have a Honda VFR?
To some, the Honda is just a bit too perfect, a bit too sensible, and signals that you’ve moved into the married-kids-mortgage-pension way of life all of a sudden. However, as long as you can bear being branded a bit of a Norman Normal, living with a VFR can rarely be considered a bad idea.
What kind of engine does a 1999 Honda VFR800 have?
1999 Honda VFR800 Interceptor. Owner: Emond Ling, Paso Robles, California. This is the so-called fifth generation of the VFR—and it was essentially a new machine. The most obvious change was the slightly bigger V4 engine, enlarged from the 750’s 748cc to 781.7cc, just to be precise, and called the 800.
Is the Honda VFR800 a good bike to buy?
Write a review on ProductReview.com.au ! It truly is a great all-round bike that has earned a very good reliability rating and trouble free motoring. The VFR will rack up over 200,000 klms if they are serviced well. My only criticism is power delivery.
Are there any problems with the VfR 800fi?
2002: All-new model, featuring VTEC variable valve timing, chain driven cams, fresh bodywork and styling. ABS option. You can have problems if you neglect the chain-adjusting hub in the swingarm. The hub can seize solid, preventing you from tightening the chain, and landing you with a repair bill of up to £100 at a dealers to sort it.
Rectifier issue (Honda’s Achillies heel) can cause the Honda VFR800i to stop, potentially with a boiling battery. Non-Honda units are cheap and solve the problem before it occurs – later Honda units also work well on the Honda VFR800i. As it’s the pick of the Honda VFR750/800s used values are high.
How does a Honda VFR800 VTEC engine work?
It works simply by shutting off an inlet and exhaust valve on each of the four valve heads at low revs. So below 6800rpm the VFR runs an eight-valve head, and above that it runs on 16 valves. Subsequent models did have changes to the way it worked.
How much did I pay for a 1998 Honda VFR800?
Buying experience: Paid £4450 for a 5000 miler in 2003. Some 17 years and 35000 miles later, with a FSH and garaged or covered since new, must still be worth a grand. What could be better? Year: 1998
What to do if your VFR 800 battery has blown?
Also check the main fuse beside the battery has not blown. Hopefully the bike will now start. If not eliminate issues with the safety interlocks by putting the bike in neutral, hold bike upright, raise the side-stand and pull in the clutch and try to start the bike.
Is the VfR 800 V-TEC from 2002 problems?
Hi guys i recently bought me self lovely vfr800 from 2002 but bike is after small drop and try to fix it and start it and here is the problem. Everything turns on and engine is cranking but no fuel pump noise or starting.
Why is the fuel pump not working on my VFR 800?
As you are not hearing the fuel pump check the obvious – kill switch has not been knocked to the off position whilst you were getting the bike upright again. Also check the main fuse beside the battery has not blown. Hopefully the bike will now start.
Where is the ECU on a VFR 800?
With that in a crash, there might be some electrical problem, if you ask me. The ECU is on the right hand side way up in the front, while the ABS-system (if it has one) is on the left side at the same location. Maybe that helps you out?