Injector Clean on a Honda VFR 800 Motorbike

Today we change spark plugs, air filter and clean the injectors on this 2007 Honda VFR 800 motorbike
Below are links to some of the tools you will see us using in our videos:
Chain Alignment Tool
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087V58PJ...
Milwaukee ½” Impact
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IQ893F...
Wurth Spray Pump Bottle
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007IULFK...
Universal Fork Seal Driver
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QXPRDC...
Oil Drain Pan
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084T8RPN...
Magnetic Bowls
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1N7XWZ...
Magnetic Pick up Tool
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CDBSJLT...
Seal Pick set
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0774JZK4...
Kneeling Mat
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZV1DT6...
Rear Paddock Stand with Forks
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FE6KLS...
Rear Paddock Stand Cradle Adaptors
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J6N8PR...
Front Paddock Stand
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FAUJIJ...

[@Desertduleler_88]

Very straightforward, l thought this exercise was relatively easy. I almost ended up with a VFR 2017 version, but ended up with a VTR instead.

[@HUSKY7-1]

The main lesson from this video is never throw away scrap pieces of wood. Ever!

[@jonhookey6647]

Thank you Steve, bike was amazing to ride after you twirled the spanners at it. Top job 😇

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Thanks Jon. Glad to know it’s running smoothly 👍

[@Courior1200]

While you got it that much apart, for an extra 10 mins work you can balance the starter jets and the difference it makes is incredible! Even if they are out by not much.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

I’ll keep that in mind 👍

[@willswheels283]

That’s a nice bike, a mate of mine had one but he had a bit of a heavy right hand for throttle so was pulling wheelies on it even with a pillion on, a “Mad bike” he said, he sold it on eventually. I remember replacing the plugs on a Yam TDM900 I had, besides removing the tank and side panels I had to slacken the radiator and pull forwards….just to get access to the plugs, what a job! Good vid mate once again.

[@yourundoing12]

Make sure you catch the (currently) latest episode - "First Service on an 18 Year Old Fireblade!" the palaver to do the spark plug change on it is incredible

[@brandonevans537]

Can't wait Till you get mine working 😌

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Very soon!

[@syncrosimon]

Shell V-power is good for avoiding injector cleans.

[@thebiker2655]

I use shell power in everything. The superbike surgeon on KZbin has a ultrasonic high pressure injector tester which he can adjust the pressure and test the quantity and flow pattern. He stripped my injections down replaced the filter baskets inside the injectors ran like a new bike afr was 19.7-1 after afr 12.5-1 worked a treat.

[@kevinroark5815]

This channel will grow really big, mark my words. Once you start doing the popular bikes like KTMs and Aprilia

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Subscribe so you don’t miss for KTM content coming soon 👍🏻

[@RoobieRoo2]

Injector cleaner kit was awesome! :)

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

I think so too! 😊

[@zzzpip]

These are excellent videos, thanks for sharing. look forward to the new ones cheers.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Glad you like them!

[@senna5079]

Très bonne vidéo, beau travail merci beaucoup pour le tutoriel , bonne route à toi Steve

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Merci 👍🏻

[@senna5079]

Merci à toi

[@86AW11]

Owner could have just dumped a quality fuel injector cleaner in the petrol tank and saved some money

[@Desertduleler_88]

You won’t know how much crap is in those filters which will clog at some point.

[@nicholasmartin297]

I nearly had a nervous breakdown just watching that. Bikes are not made to be worked on. I have a beautiful VFR 800 Fi (5th generation) and if I tried that I am sure my engine would never run again. Why would anyone design a fuel tank that leaked when you had to remove it? My main learning points from this are (for me) :- A. Never try and do anything to a motorcycle yourself - not even an air filter change. B. Motorcycles are fiendishly designed so that you must take them to a main dealership for servicing or repair. C. Mechanics are superhuman deities who should be as revered as cardiac surgeons. I have a CBR 600 FW in bits in the garage to remind me of the consequences of having a bash yourself. Now all I need is a scrap merchant to pick it up. That was a frightening video which will probably give me nightmares.

[@Desertduleler_88]

I thought it was very straightforward, but a methodical approach is needed. I am fortunate l have years of mechanical experience which helps immensely. It is not hard to do maintenance on these bikes, l work on my own and have achieved excellent results and saved $$$$.

[@nicholasmartin297]

@@Desertduleler_88 You are a braver man (I assume) than I.

[@glenbawndog]

Just found your channel, subscribed! Two questions if u don't mind. 1. Do iridium plugs require the electrode gaps to be checked. 2. Air filter fitted dry or misted with oil to traps. I have a 16 Crossrunner that I'm going to service next week. Tnx in advance

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

It’s always a good idea to check plug gaps. Follow the makers instructions regarding the air filter. K&N need washing and oiling but if new they will be oiled from factory

[@glenbawndog]

To trap dust that should read !!

[@1FromTheTree]

Nice work Steve, those front plugs look like a right PITA !! I assume they get a lot of spray from the front wheel which is why they were rusty?

[@jonhookey6647]

They were the original plugs. Previous owner bought it new, rode it for 2 years and parked it up. I'm slowly getting through all the bits that need doing.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Yes the front cylinders do get a lot of spray from the front wheel. Oil cooler pipes also go rusty so you have to keep an eye on those as well 👍🏻

[@banditnev]

Steve I'm new to your channel and catching up on your videos, can you tell me the name of the injector cleaner tool you used in this video as I thought it was great and I have not seen one like that before.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

The one we use is one we built ourselves. It runs off a 9 volt battery so you can cycle the injector for a long period without risk of damage. Go steady with the ones that attach to a car battery with clips.

[@banditnev]

Thanks Steve I may build one like yours with a momentry switch and a 9v battery.@@themobilemotorbikemechanic

[@kevinroark5815]

Should've done a before and after video of riding.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Will remember this for the future, thanks for the comment. We did get feedback from the customer stating the bike ran far better after the injectors were done.

[@PC-uh6hk]

Where is the "snorkel" for the front of the air box? Without it the bike will be much louder for the rider and doesnt do much for performance to delete it.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

It wasn’t there when we got there so no idea 🤷‍♂️

[@kevinroark5815]

Hi Steve, where can I get the flexible spanner like yours.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for watching the video. Which spanner are you asking about?

[@kevinroark5815]

The one you used under the tank, I think it was at 4:45

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

That was a 3/8 drive socket with a wobble extension.

[@kevinroark5815]

Can you please show this process for the fifth generation VFR 800. It's an incredibly difficult process to remove the injectors on the 1998-2001 VFRs

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

We can only film what we get to work on (with the owners permission of course), but if we get one in we will be sure to film it.

[@andybailey9347]

I've got 800fi syndrome. Am in North east Nottinghamshire. Perhaps I can provide the necessary vehicle and job (just recovering one from fuel in the oil, but its sub 30k. Maybe a shock change on that one?

[@mickeymouse4897]

Decent vid as always, but you're going about tank removal all wrong. Correct way on all VFR's is remove both front tank bolts & tank hinges backwards, some have a wire tether, just unbolt it & prop tank from airbox or top yoke with a rubber hammer or a slim piece of wood. Plenty or room to unplug float gauge & pump fitting then. It's all too easy to snap the vent pipe elbow, so treat it as glass.

[@themobilemotorbikemechanic]

Thanks for watching the video and your comment. We were unable to remove the tank in the usual way due to the fuel that was in it. It you watch the video to the end this is explained when we refit the tank.

[@chrismurphy4724]

@@themobilemotorbikemechanic an alternative to removing it is to turn it around 180 degrees so it sits on the frame where the seat normally is. This way you only need to remove the vent hoses and the pump connector..... apart from that, good stuff cheers