Honda rvf 400

[SVboy]

This bike has come up on turdme again and I am interested. I think $6500 is too much, but is a place to start! The low kms and high status of these bikes would mean it wont be cheap,despite its age. Any chance any VFR 400 expert up in Auckkers would care to check it out for me, or recommend a workshop for a prepurchase inspection? I would be expecting an unmolested minter that had never been down the road, for this coin. Your opinions and feedback would be appreciated. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=150894855

[Morcs]

I paid 7500 for my 96 with 30k on the clock.

No amount of $ is too much for an RVF. I deeply regret selling mine.

They are an absolutely flawless bike, and in that condition, and low Ks hell im even tempted instead of getting a motard...

[skidMark]

I paid 7500 for my 96 with 30k on the clock.

No amount of $ is too much for an RVF. I deeply regret selling mine.

They are an absolutely flawless bike, and in that condition, and low Ks hell im even tempted instead of getting a motard...


She was fecking nice to ride...

For a bike of that year, i didn't ride your RVF enough, but your VFR was bloodey amazing.

[Mikkel]

I thought you had just bought a trackbike Chris :scratch:

The RVFs are nice - and $6,500 is not a high price if you watch the market.
They are expensive - both to buy and maintain. Special sparkplugs, headlight bulbs, etc. are very expensive AFAIK.

That said - awesome looking machines and most likely heaps of fun.

[jim.cox]

Or you could buy a Ducati for that money

For example: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-150556038.htm

How long do you plan on keeping it?

Which would hold its value better?

Just my (biased) $0.02

[imdying]

Which would hold its value better?Probably the NC35... plenty of those 2 valve shitters about...

[Mikkel]

Probably the NC35... plenty of those 2 valve shitters about...

I'd put my money on the NC35 as well. Provided you take care of it, keep it tidy and follow a good service schedule.

[Coyote]

It's worth every cent. I've spent that much in total on my bike and I've just got a high mileage, rough looking VFR as a result.

[SVboy]

So what is the sevice schedule like? Why is it so expensive?

[glice]

thats mint, if I had the money Id buy it. thats what I want as my next bike!

[Mikkel]

So what is the sevice schedule like? Why is it so expensive?

I've heard a figure of ~$60-70 for ONE sparkplug. Of course this could be wrong, but I have just understood from various people that replacement parts and some consumables are very expensive.

As for normal servicing I don't think it'll be worse than other bikes - change oil and filter every 3-5,000 kms using quality synthetic oil and I can't see why it shouldn't be happy.

However, it's a 12-14 year old bike and some bits will need replacing every now and again.


But still - why are you thinking of buying one? Are you selling the Gixxer? :cool:

[skidMark]

I'd put my money on the NC35 as well. Provided you take care of it, keep it tidy and follow a good service schedule.


Now if i ride it on the other hand...

[Morcs]

I've heard a figure of ~$60-70 for ONE sparkplug. Of course this could be wrong, but I have just understood from various people that replacement parts and some consumables are very expensive.

As for normal servicing I don't think it'll be worse than other bikes - change oil and filter every 3-5,000 kms using quality synthetic oil and I can't see why it shouldn't be happy.

However, it's a 12-14 year old bike and some bits will need replacing every now and again.


But still - why are you thinking of buying one? Are you selling the Gixxer? :cool:

Nah, plugs are $40 retail each. And they will last 2 years with a a clean or two in between when it gets serviced.

[zxcvbnm]

I've seen some of his bikes before, it'll be real tidy like he says.

Thats what it's worth with low k's and being tidy. If I was staying I would be thinking of parking it in my shed.

[Coyote]

I've heard a figure of ~$60-70 for ONE sparkplug. Of course this could be wrong, but I have just understood from various people that replacement parts and some consumables are very expensive.
I was quoted $50 excluding retail mark up for the genuine NGK ones.

The bike will only except the finest, most expensive jewels if you wish to ride her. VFR's and RVF's are gold diggers man. But fuck they're one of the best rides you can get.

[SVboy]

Bugga-SOLD!![but not to me........]

[mark247]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-150843037.htm?p=1

get that, its still a shit hot bike. i paid 4000 for mine but it had nearly double the k's... but it is mint.

[200BUSA]

Bugga-SOLD!![but not to me........]

Well come and buy my VFR400R then.

[hang0ver]

Or you could buy a Ducati for that money


Ouch, thats a painfully '93 looking Duke...

[limbimtimwim]

As for normal servicing I don't think it'll be worse than other bikes - change oil and filter every 3-5,000 kms using quality synthetic oil and I can't see why it shouldn't be happy.Argh no! Not full syth, the clutch slips.

Mine's been pretty good to me.

[HenryDorsetCase]

So what is the sevice schedule like? Why is it so expensive?

because it is a complete arse to get at anything in the motor. Sparkplugs are ~120 (internet) to ~160 NZD a set.

if your expectations as to condition are met, buy it, you won't regret it.

(if you want a fixer upper I have one in my shed.......)

[Mikkel]

Argh no! Not full syth, the clutch slips.

Mine's been pretty good to me.

Trick sportsbikes have slipper clutches you know ;) [p/t]

Fully synthetic oils should be fine - as long as you don't use one with friction modifiers in it, AFAIK.

[limbimtimwim]

Trick sportsbikes have slipper clutches you know ;) [p/t]
Fully synthetic oils should be fine - as long as you don't use one with friction modifiers in it, AFAIK.I'm speaking from experience. You can blab all you want, but I had full syth in my RVF and it slipped.

[mark247]

All fully synthetic could really do is burn because it is so thin in an older engine, if anything its thinness would make it harder to slip the clutch, i think...