What's considered "high mileage" on a sport-tourer?

[hqp921]

Because I found a good deal on one, but it's got high miles (~50k on a 2003). I'm going to ask for service records and all that good stuff, and see if the bike was generally taken care of, but still curious as to what people around New England consider "high mileage" on a bike like this. I know Goldwings and other touring type bikes go for a while...

HP

[schleppy]

I wouldn't worry so much about the mileage. I would focus more on the general condition of the bike, how well it was taken care, and how closely the maintenance schedule was followed. If it came from a caring home you should be AOK.

Keep in mind though, if you buy a bike with a lot of miles then pile on a lot yourself, it will be a lot harder to sell the bike down the road. Hopefully you've found a keeper!

[hqp921]

I wouldn't worry so much about the mileage. I would focus more on the general condition of the bike, how well it was taken care, and how closely the maintenance schedule was followed. If it came from a caring home you should be AOK.

That's what I'm seeing from my searching around...

Keep in mind though, if you buy a bike with a lot of miles then pile on a lot yourself, it will be a lot harder to sell the bike down the road. Hopefully you've found a keeper!

This crossed my mind too... but I could always sell it for a really good deal, or hopefully it IS a keeper. (Seeing as how this would be bike #3 in... 3-4 years of riding... )

decisions decisions decisions....

HP

[Rambunctous]

High mileage is when they replaced the speedometer because the old one wore out.

[Nikon]

I wouldn't worry so much about the mileage. I would focus more on the general condition of the bike, how well it was taken care, and how closely the maintenance schedule was followed. If it came from a caring home you should be AOK.

Keep in mind though, if you buy a bike with a lot of miles then pile on a lot yourself, it will be a lot harder to sell the bike down the road. Hopefully you've found a keeper!

agreed - if it's well cared for that kind of mileage wiont matter. it could be in better shape than an 06 with 12k on the meter.

[DucDave]

...traded my ST2 with 72,000 miles I put on her...

She was still awesome...I just longed for something new.

[Wanderer]

Its going to depend somewhat on what model in the sport-tourer family it is too

[hqp921]

*humph*

Which one of you bastards put a deposit to hold the bike this morning? Now I'm going to need to wait to see if the sale falls through.

HP

[hqp921]

Its going to depend somewhat on what model in the sport-tourer family it is too

2003 Honda VFR

[Tabby]

In general, high mileage on a relatively new bike means lots of time on the highway. Highway miles are the least stressfull on an engine. The load on the engine is constant, and minimal. The actual number of miles on the engine internals will be on the low side considering the bike will be in high gear more often, more miles per engine revolution.
So,,, if the owner was good with normal upkeep, the bike should be a keeper. I've used this logic on a few used cars I've had, and haven't been let down so far.

[Ken C]

I had 45,000 miles on my 1999 VFR when I sold it. It would have gone for many more miles. But, there are so many low mileage units out there that if you're patient you'll find one for not much more with less than 25,000 miles.

[hqp921]

I had 45,000 miles on my 1999 VFR when I sold it. It would have gone for many more miles. But, there are so many low mileage units out there that if you're patient you'll find one for not much more with less than 25,000 miles.

Oh, I know... but this particular bike was really well priced! I'm afraid since someone has a deposit to hold it, I won't even have the chance to check it out...

HP

[Stiggy]

vfrdiscussion.com

Something thing to look at will be the wiring harness.

Check the big fuse under the seat, see if the wiring to it is crispy.
The fuse is tucked on the right side of the battery with the start relay, and can be accessed just by reaching and grabbing it.

There is an issue in the voltage sense circuit and with the wire gauge used to charge the battery from the reg/rect. Both problems easily fixed if they haven't been, so don't get discouraged.

That VFR website I listed above has a guy on it that created the "VFRness." It is an aftermarket wiring harness update that beefs up the weak points in Honda's wonderful charge circuit on that bike. I installed one on mine when I got the bike with 4.2k miles out of paranoya. At 13.4K I havent had any wiring issues yet.

Ask the seller if they have had any electrical or charging issues, and what was done to rememdy it. Even the factory recall fix does not completely cure the issue.

BTW I love my VFR, ask anyone here who has ridden with me, that v4 sounds so good with a gutted or aftermarket exhaust Not to mention the trackday rider on an r6 that had trouble keeping up with me, it's a good bike.

[fastfreddy333]

I have an 05 CBR 1000 Repsol Edition with 52k on it and it runs great...oil/filter every 2500mi,clean the air filter each season...bike is flawless except for a few scratches/scuffs.

Also..what is it i need to do to list a full set of sharkskinz race bodywork for an 04/05 GSXR600/750 in the for sale thread?

[richw]

If you asked Cali guys I think you will see a bunch with 100K

[scubasteveRR]

I have an 05 CBR 1000 Repsol Edition with 52k on it and it runs great...oil/filter every 2500mi,clean the air filter each season...bike is flawless except for a few scratches/scuffs.

Also..what is it i need to do to list a full set of sharkskinz race bodywork for an 04/05 GSXR600/750 in the for sale thread?

Click on the "Store" button at the top of the page and buy something for yourself and maybe even a pair of NESR undies for your woman to wear and take pictures with them on and post up here so we can all see..

[scottieducati]

I forwarded your PM to the powers that be here, but the comments here are likely correct, I think you need to make a donation or pick up some swag... I've gotten the T-shirts and NESR hat. I recommend the t-shirts, mostly b/c they make women swoon. But not as awesome as the BoMo T's, which are panty droppers fo sho. Just ask Richie.

I have an 05 CBR 1000 Repsol Edition with 52k on it and it runs great...oil/filter every 2500mi,clean the air filter each season...bike is flawless except for a few scratches/scuffs.

Also..what is it i need to do to list a full set of sharkskinz race bodywork for an 04/05 GSXR600/750 in the for sale thread?

[Bonk!]

I just PM'd you. I'm thinking of selling my 2002 VFR with 16K on it.

[hqp921]

I just PM'd you. I'm thinking of selling my 2002 VFR with 16K on it.

PM'd you back. You're close by there in Mansfield...

HP

[hqp921]

I just PM'd you. I'm thinking of selling my 2002 VFR with 16K on it.

Thanks to Bonk! I'm the proud new owner of a 2002 VFR.

My 2003 SV will be missed, but went to a good home, I think.

HP

[Stiggy]

Sweett, another viffer on the forums! Now do yourself a favor and get an exhaust or gut the stock cans. Nothing sounds better than a V4!

[hqp921]

Sweett, another viffer on the forums! Now do yourself a favor and get an exhaust or gut the stock cans. Nothing sounds better than a V4!

It was ALREADY ON the forums... LOL. Just changed ownership.

So what... the Staintune exhaust it came with is no good?

LOL.

I sold my motorcycle to get 2 more cylinders... too bad they dont' work unless I go to 7,000... Wait... that's a good thing.

HP

[The Snowman]

Thanks to Bonk! I'm the proud new owner of a 2002 VFR.

My 2003 SV will be missed, but went to a good home, I think.

HP

Congrats man. It took 3 tries, but you finally moved to a Honda!

Oh, and

[Danz19899]

Mileage can mean a lot or nothing. i bought my bike new 3 1/2 months ago and just ticked over 8k miles on my way home from work today. honestly it sounds bad but judge the person your buying it from. if the look smell and act like a toolbag they probably beat the piss out of the bike lol

[hqp921]

Congrats man. It took 3 tries, but you finally moved to a Honda!

Oh, and

Well, the only photos I have are from the seller... so they're no good.

I picked up the bike last night... around 7:30... rode home. Got my g/f geared up and we took a ride into the night. She loves it way over the SV... but I still need to get her on her own bike (the Kawasaki Ninja 250 I bought her... doing some PLP tomorrow night).

... Did you remember I bought 3 bikes for myself, or did you look that up? I'm impressed... maybe you're not as old as I thought. J/K.

I was this close to buying that Brutale... but I guess I needed to own one of each of the Big Four first. Actually, the Brutale doesn't fit my needs at the current time.

First bike: 1993 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6D
Second Bike: 2003 Suzuki SV650s
Third Bike (technically) 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (for the lady)
Fourth Bike: 2002 Honda VFR

Wish I had kept all of them... I'd have a decent, if not lame, collection.

HP