[UP VFR]

Hey guys,

I am getting the bike out and ready to ride for the year. I have 10500 miles on her and I was thinking I may as well do the 12000 service to her now. Just curious if anyone has changed their clutch and brake fluid and coolant. wondering how much of a job it is to do? I am assuming it ishouldn't be too bad...just have to find a service manual so I don't make more of a job out of it than it really is. but I have never done any of those before. any tips of suggestions??

(I searched the how to section but i didn't find anything that pertained to the VFR...)

thanks

 

[hawglet]

It's not too bad for changing coolant and clutch fluid but I'ld get a fluid vac for the brakes otherwise it's hard to bleed them really well due to the Linked Brake System (LBS). Due to the LBS there is an extra zerk or two to bleed (under the plastic) beside what is at the calipers. I think Autozone and others get about $25-35 for a vac bleeder but it take a lot of the work out of it, esp. with the VFR. If your at 10000 you just as well do it now if you plan on putting more than 2-3000 on this season or you'll be doing it mid season or waiting. These fluids are essential to good operation so don't wait until forever to change. While the new fluids aren't breaking down as easily comparitively they still breakdown and collect moisture over time. Good luck.

BTW: Paid members on the midwest motorcycles message board get access to electronic (computer based) manuals and I know the 98-01 VFR800 is ava. as I have it. Cost is $10 for membership. http://www.mwmotorcycles.com