high miles

[tubsy]

hi I normally change bike every 2 years but I have been looking around and other then getting the 2017 crossrunner nothing takes my fancy keep coming back to wanting to keep mine its got 21000miles on it now just wondering what kind of mileage people have got on theirs before having any problems bike get serviced regularly

[Skids]

Originally Posted by tubsy

hi I normally change bike every 2 years but I have been looking around and other then getting the 2017 crossrunner nothing takes my fancy keep coming back to wanting to keep mine its got 21000miles on it now just wondering what kind of mileage people have got on theirs before having any problems bike get serviced regularly

Seeing as the Crossrunner is a direct development of the VFR800 Vtec 02-13 model, I sold my 08 model with 74,000 miles on it virtually trouble free and I serviced it myself. The Vtec was based directly on the 98-01 VFR800 and I had a 98 model VFR800 which saw 130,000 miles on it.

I don't think there are likely to be any longevity issues with a VFR800 as long as they have the basics done and are kept clean and salt-free.

[gbrand42]

I would expect 100k miles minimum before any significant trouble given regular servicing. Certainly the engine should be fine mechanically although it will inevitably have some outer casing weathering. It will be the chassis items that will show the miles first (swingarm/head bearings, sticky brake calipers, corroded fasteners, fork legs etc) with maybe some trouble with electrical connectors.  The ravages of time can be slowed down by keeping the salt off as Skids says and application of magic lotion of your choice (ACF-50, FS-365 etc)

[tubsy]

thanx for the replys look like I will be keeping it a bit longer just the way dealers go on 21000 is high mileage so didn't know weather to expect problems

[Crow]

I am up to 69000 miles and the only real problem I have is that I am about to replace the front camchain tensioner again. I have also had to replace a fork leg due to pitting and will have to do the other one at some point. The finish is no where near as good as my '97 vfr750 had.

[Skids]

Originally Posted by tubsy

thanx for the replys look like I will be keeping it a bit longer just the way dealers go on 21000 is high mileage so didn't know weather to expect problems

Dealers go on because they want your money. Most also don't seem to understand just how long a VFR will last when looked after. There are examples with>1/4 million miles and there's a bench-run VFR800 engine somewhere in England with over 1/2 million miles on it.

You will need to replace the odd item but she'll keep going for a looooooong time yet. 

[plumbline]

So the engine is good for 500k  ... yes that's right ... 500k miles assuming regular oil and filter changes and routine servicing (this engine eluded to by Skids above was in Castrol's technology centre in Pangbourne when I headed up Castrol Global Motorcycles). I have stripped and measured VTEC engines with 300k and 400k where ALL components were well within tolerance. In my experience of 15 years of working on VFR VTEC's they're pretty bulletproof. Weak points are:

Camchain tensioners
Thermostats
Gearboxes - 2nd and 3rd gear ( though this was more of an issue on Gen 1 & 2 engines especially when up changes are done clutchless)

The usual components will need replacing eventually - Wheel bearings, suspension, clutches, bushes .... and consumables and fluids need to be replaced as necessary (pads, shocks, springs, chain, oil, coolant, brake fluid etc.)

But other than that Hondas build quality is second to none and these are very durable bikes and MUCH better than most. I'm new to the Crossrunner but have worked on every generation of VFR VTEC and this is my 6th VFR :)

The perform much better if used regularly (as do all bikes IMHO) ... it keeps everything turning and water away (heat). Regular oil and filter changes will also keep acid wear at a minimum and everything running sweetly.

Use it but never abuse it and you'll be fine.

[Adst]

anything over 4000 miles / yr is High Mileage to a dealer used to mr average biker miles : an adventure bike is no different to them ...they just dont want to buy .. only sell .. ignore it .. a good bike does what you need ? .. keep it do trade it!

[Skids]

Originally Posted by plumbline

So the engine is good for 500k  ... yes that's right ... 500k miles assuming regular oil and filter changes and routine servicing (this engine eluded to by Skids above was in Castrol's technology centre in Pangbourne when I headed up Castrol Global Motorcycles). I have stripped and measured VTEC engines with 300k and 400k where ALL components were well within tolerance. In my experience of 15 years of working on VFR VTEC's they're pretty bulletproof. Weak points are:

Camchain tensioners
Thermostats
Gearboxes - 2nd and 3rd gear ( though this was more of an issue on Gen 1 & 2 engines especially when up changes are done clutchless)

The usual components will need replacing eventually - Wheel bearings, suspension, clutches, bushes .... and consumables and fluids need to be replaced as necessary (pads, shocks, springs, chain, oil, coolant, brake fluid etc.)

But other than that Hondas build quality is second to none and these are very durable bikes and MUCH better than most. I'm new to the Crossrunner but have worked on every generation of VFR VTEC and this is my 6th VFR :)

The perform much better if used regularly (as do all bikes IMHO) ... it keeps everything turning and water away (heat). Regular oil and filter changes will also keep acid wear at a minimum and everything running sweetly.

Use it but never abuse it and you'll be fine.

Welcome buddy! 

[plumbline]

Good to be here .... took a Crossrunner to get me back on forums :)