20 Most Recent 1998 Honda VFR 800 Questions & Answers

Have you charges the battery? Is it turning over at normal rate. Have you put fresh fuel in it. 2 year old fuel will present a problem.
Mine would die and it turned out that the regulator / rectifier was shot also it buggered the alternator so need all new bits.
Common misconception is that it's just a faulty battery but can be more serious. Get a sparky to check it out.

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The bikes wiring loom's main earth point is on the RH side of the frame, roughly where you're right knee is positioned when riding the bike.

Checked your voltage regulator lately? the 750 very motor was known for that problem

no you cannot

I dont know but I can help you arrive at an answer. I presume you have no owner manual. Drain the oil. Guesstimate the amount you drain out. You could put the oil into an empty soda bottle (2 liter for example). If it is 2 or less, you will have your answer. If it is more, fill another bottle. Bottling it is also an easy way to facilitate proper disposal. Refill your crankcase with an appropriate amount of fresh oil that meets Honda's specification . What is Honda's specification? Go to the Honda motorcycle web site and search your model. You will find LOTS of information there, including, in all probability, a copy of the owner's manual you should have, probably free for the download. When refilling the crankcase, do not OVERFILL. When you are getting near the top, check the dip stick.Simple. Thanks for using FixYa.com

Use engine oil API SG or greater, SAE 10W-40 full synthetic.

there is a slot/air vent on the left fairing. you can see the coolant level from there

check the fuse...if the fuse is ok - the switch could be bad. remove the left side fairing, the fan switch is located on top of the left side radiator, disconnect the wire, put the ignition on and ground the wire to the frame. if the fan comes on the switch is bad,replace it

it's actually FI ... it's your fuel injection indicator light

try checking the side stand electric switch, it's supposed to cut out if you engage gear with stand down.

will need
1) to take the front upper cowl out (along with mirrors, push clips under the cowl, cowl screws)
2) with this you will get access to the headlight assembly
3) disconnect the sockets, and replace the bulb
4) assemble in the reverse manner

multiple options
1) get a lowering kits available (sigma cycle) - replace it with the new short link - this drops the bike by couple of mm's
2) the other option is to rotating the triangle plates at the rear shock.
For both these mods you will also have to increase the fork tube by the same distance

Had a similar problem myself after a rainy trip around spain. Either bad connections on the fuel pump relay just behind the panel on the same side as the rear brake reservoir. OR..which I think is my problem. the relay is getting a bit lazy ie bad contacts inside. I have solved the problem by taking it out and cleaning contacts but think it was the action of moving it around has sorted the relay. I intend to get a new one. You have to remove the plastic to get to the relay...or at the least take out the 3 screws on that side..

hope that helps

More than likely, its a weak battery. Some batteries will not hold a full charge. Try substituting a Known Good Battery. Keep in mind, just because a battery might read 12 volts. it does not necessarily mean the battery has the ability to crank over the engine. Try putting the battery on a little Battery Tender charger for a day and try again, or, as I said earlier, jump with a goog battery. Good luck.