2003 Honda VFR800: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 5, 2007 · Electrical · 27,239 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda vfr800. While riding 70 MPH, the headlight shut off without warning. The contact believed that the front fairing sub-harness transferred the electrical grounding load of the headlight to other components and caused the failure. The federal safety agency campaign id number 07v359000 (electrical system:wiring) was referenced. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 27,239.

Filed Jul 10, 2007 · Electrical · 8,500 miles · CA

2003 honda vfr motorcycle shut off while operating at approx. 30 MPH / 3500 RPM. Safely pulled off road and parked. Headlights & dashboard lights dim, buzzing sound from dashboard. Bike restarted only when headlight fuse was removed. Bike currently at honda dealer for repairs. Extensive discussion of this problem, solution, and electrical system design flaws in numerous 6th generation (2002 - 2007) vfrs available at "http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2" (1st thread). Solutions include additional electrical grounds, heavier gauge wiring &/or heavier duty fuse holders. This is a life threatening design flaw! If the bike were to shut down at high speed, in heavy traffic, under demanding road conditions, etc, a severe crash would be very likely. Please encourage honda to issue a recall to correct this problem immediately.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Electrical · FL

Dt: the contact stated the electrical system burned. This caused the headlights not to work. The contact noticed the problem when he purchased the vehicle, and took it to a local dealership, who had the electrical system replaced under warranty. The dealership stated it was because of the previous owner's negligence.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Electrical · 12,000 miles · CA

Motorcycle headlights intermeittently turn off. Electrical problem also resulting in motorcycle turning off during operation. Refere to this web site for many details: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6856&hl=my+first+electrical+problem

Filed Apr 20, 2005 · Electrical · 23,500 miles · CA

Motorcyle engine would turn over, start, and run strong, but would die after the starter button was released. Looking over internet discussion forums that are dedicated to this model motorcycle, 2002-2005 honda vfr800, revealed a substansial*ak number of owners experianced the same problem, most of the owners are in wet climates, eg., seattle, portland, british columbia, etc. Following the trouble shooting methods recommended one the discussion forum (removed the headlight fuse and the bike would start and run fine until either the fuse was replaced or the turn signals were activated) the problem was traced to the ground wire for the forward portion of the motorcycle. This wire covers the headlights, ingintion, instruments, etc. The pin for this wire inside the main wiring connector block had corroded and gotten hot as evidenced by melting of the connector block around the pin. The other 23 pins in the connector block were shiny, clean, and appeared new. If this failure were to occur during opperation, the motorcycle would stall, and the headlights would go out, at night this could cause the rider to lose control as he/she couldn't see the the road or any hazards, nor could other motorists see the motorcycle.