While riding my 2003 vfr800 today the bike shut down. And restarted during the ride. The dash went blank and still is blank. (no reading, no power). I wonder how many people were hurt or killed by this shut down while moving?
The worst 2003 Honda VFR800A problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
- Risk
- If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 05V010000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Honda VFR800A 5
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What 2003 Honda VFR800A owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On the way to work this morning, the motorcycle died. Multiple attempts to restart failed. Upon inspection, determined there was fuel, good battery, good starter. Fuel injection indicator light was flickering. Upon inspection of the under seat compartment, located a melted wire at the 30 amp accessory fuse relay. About a year ago, the bike cut out a few times. At that time, troubleshoot to the same wire, however, application of dielectric grease and isolation from chaffing alleviated the problem. Upon inspection this morning, the shielding had completely melted off the wire, exposing the bare elements. The 30 amp fuse block got so hot as to deform not only the block itself, but to also deform the fuse (which did not blow and still carries a current). Had this failure occurred while on the road it would most certainly caused an accident. Roads in the uk do not have shoulders. I am confident that myself or others would have been seriously injured if this had happened anywhere but in my small village. After reading many posts at http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18560 it appears this is a systematic problem. Please see the pictures in this forum for a rough idea of the problem. I have contacted the local dealership here in the uk, as well as honda motors uk and will undoubtedly get no rectification of this problem from them. I am a member of the us air force stationed in the united kingdom, exacerbating the issue of getting the fault repaired.
The wiring for the oxygen sensors were crossed on the 2003 honda vfr800/a.*mr since the motorcycle was new it would stall occasionally. It would also accelerate up and down between 4000 and 5000 RPM's. The wiring harness for the oxygen sensor was crossed the manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer claimed that this problem was isolated to the european vfr's but the consumer had a us bike.
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Questions about the 2003 Honda VFR800A
Is the 2003 Honda VFR800A reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Honda VFR800A, 1.5 times a typical VFR800A model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Honda VFR800A?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Honda VFR800A have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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