Honda VFR 800 User Manual

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Maintenance
Other Adjustments
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Adjusting the Brakelight Switch
Adjusting the Brakelight Switch
Check the operation of the brakelight
switch. Turn the adjusting nut in the
direction A if the switch operates too late,
or turn the nut in the direction B if the
switch operates too soon.
Brakelight switch
Adjusting nut
A
B
Adjusting the Idle Speed
The engine must be at normal operating
temperature for accurate idle speed
adjustment. 10 minutes of stop-and-go
riding is sufficient.
1. Warm up the engine, shift to neutral and
place your motorcycle on the side stand
on a level surface.
2. Adjust idle speed with the throttle stop
screw.
Idle speed (In neutral):
1,200 ± 100 rpm
Throttle stop screw
Increase
Decrease
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Honda VFR 800 Specifications

General

Displacement	782cc
Compression Ratio	11.6:1
Transmission	6-speed
Bore x Stroke	72mm x 48mm
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	43 mm telescopic fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Dual 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 256 mm disc with 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70ZR-17
Rear Tire	180/55ZR-17