VFR Thread, How many of us have 'em? - Page 5

imarcr2 · 02-12-2009, 04:17 AM

Hello All,

I thought this thread would make a good place to make my first post to the site. I have been lurking on the RR section, dreaming of some trips I would like to take when I have the time........then I realized I am turning 40 this year and I am going to put some of these dreams into action in 2009.

So, I bought a 98 VFR that had already been modified with some accessories-Ti pipe, corbin, helibars, higher windscreen.

Since purchase I have added a Marsee tankbag, SW-motec rack and Givi bags.

Yes, I am finally going to hit the road this summer

Bill

Ray of Sunshine · 02-12-2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HornHonker

Yup, my scoot.

Chad_NC · 02-12-2009, 05:58 PM

I like that racing VFR especially. I didnt realize that there were so many different kinds of Viffers. I think we have a cult a risin here.....

Megadeus · 02-13-2009, 06:35 PM

I traded my Uly for an 03' VFR abs model. I thought at first ho hum.. I'll just try it and then sell it if I don't like it. I had a few XX's before this bike but for some reason this one is way more comfy.

That intake howl is addicting as well. I can't get enough of it. Those who bitch about the v-tec bump while mid-corner are just not that confident enough in themselves or their machine. Ride more bitch less!

GSXF · 02-13-2009, 07:02 PM

Quite a few VFR old timers have complaint about the latest generation being too heavy and under powered... Over the year Honda have lost touch with why riders like the original Interceptor, which is a shame as I do wish Honda gave the current generation of VFR more power given it's weight... I certainly would have got one if that was the case...

kawalaser · 02-13-2009, 08:50 PM

kbasa · 02-13-2009, 10:21 PM

Got a 98 I've owned since new.

It will never be sold. Every time I get on it, I ride about 50 yards down the street and say to myself, "Damn this is a nice motorcycle."

kbasa · 02-13-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HornHonker

Yup, my scoot.

*starts swooning*

Komet · 02-13-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HornHonker

Yup, my scoot.

Damn, that is a beautiful bike...what year?

kbasa · 02-13-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Komet

Damn, that is a beautiful bike...what year?

1990, I think?

I've wanted one of those since they first came out.

High_Side · 02-14-2009, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbasa

Every time I get on it, I ride about 50 yards down the street and say to myself, "Damn this is a nice motorcycle."

I bought myself a '96 and fixed it up a few years ago as an add-on to the stable. It used to take me until the second or third day of a tour to come up with the words that you get after 50 yards, but now they come earlier in every ride. Other bikes have moved through the stable but this damned nice motorcycle just hangs around, and gets to see all of the long distance rides. The subtleties of how it works so well sneak up on you and you're hooked. At first it seemed like a boring bike, but not anymore!

Dirt2007 · 02-14-2009, 10:04 AM

It's not a VFR but a VF-F, the "original". Bought new in 1983, blue and white. Only have about 38K miles on it. Still own it but doest't get out much anymore, but it does like it's friends in the garage.

Glockowner · 02-14-2009, 11:20 AM

I recently acquired a 1994 VFR750 from another advrider, who got it from another advrider, who got it from an advrider who I believe was the original owner. It has been around, and the poor thing looks like it. I don't mind the broken plastic because she rides like a dream.

CplRooster · 02-14-2009, 02:07 PM

Well since I think I help talk ya into it, i should chime in.

2000 beautiful VFR with Sargent seat w/ the matching yellow piping. I'll post a pic soon.

Chad_NC · 02-14-2009, 03:14 PM

I was about to send you a link to this thread to help ya find it Rooster

We gotta have a pic of the yellow VFR of yours on here to, its a pretty machine to.

02-12-2009, 04:17 AM	#61
imarcr2 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 9	First Post Hello All, I thought this thread would make a good place to make my first post to the site. I have been lurking on the RR section, dreaming of some trips I would like to take when I have the time........then I realized I am turning 40 this year and I am going to put some of these dreams into action in 2009. So, I bought a 98 VFR that had already been modified with some accessories-Ti pipe, corbin, helibars, higher windscreen. Since purchase I have added a Marsee tankbag, SW-motec rack and Givi bags. Yes, I am finally going to hit the road this summer Bill

02-12-2009, 05:58 PM	#63
Chad_NC ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Lillington, NC Oddometer: 3,211	I like that racing VFR especially. I didnt realize that there were so many different kinds of Viffers. I think we have a cult a risin here..... __________________ Chad 09 Buell Ulysses XB12XT 09 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

02-13-2009, 07:02 PM	#65
GSXF Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: NY Oddometer: 163	Quite a few VFR old timers have complaint about the latest generation being too heavy and under powered... Over the year Honda have lost touch with why riders like the original Interceptor, which is a shame as I do wish Honda gave the current generation of VFR more power given it's weight... I certainly would have got one if that was the case... __________________ "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

02-13-2009, 10:21 PM	#67
kbasa Tinaversal Joined: May 2002 Location: Marin County, California Oddometer: 59,359	Got a 98 I've owned since new. It will never be sold. Every time I get on it, I ride about 50 yards down the street and say to myself, "Damn this is a nice motorcycle." __________________ IMHO. Fuck Cancer. Ride bikes. - dave + tina

02-14-2009, 10:04 AM	#72
Dirt2007 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Who needs a stinkin GPS Oddometer: 1,469	It's not a VFR but a VF-F, the "original". Bought new in 1983, blue and white. Only have about 38K miles on it. Still own it but doest't get out much anymore, but it does like it's friends in the garage. __________________ "A hardcore guy on a well-ridden KTM came up to me to talk about the Honda while I strapped my box of chicken to the back of the bike." -Myorangecrayon

02-13-2009, 06:35 PM	#64
Megadeus Motorcycles are therapy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Mile High Oddometer: 218	I traded my Uly for an 03' VFR abs model. I thought at first ho hum.. I'll just try it and then sell it if I don't like it. I had a few XX's before this bike but for some reason this one is way more comfy. That intake howl is addicting as well. I can't get enough of it. Those who bitch about the v-tec bump while mid-corner are just not that confident enough in themselves or their machine. Ride more bitch less!

02-14-2009, 11:20 AM	#73
Glockowner Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Oddometer: 322	I recently acquired a 1994 VFR750 from another advrider, who got it from another advrider, who got it from an advrider who I believe was the original owner. It has been around, and the poor thing looks like it. I don't mind the broken plastic because she rides like a dream.

02-14-2009, 02:07 PM	#74
CplRooster I'm a what? Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Oddometer: 1,873	Well since I think I help talk ya into it, i should chime in. 2000 beautiful VFR with Sargent seat w/ the matching yellow piping. I'll post a pic soon. __________________ 2000 Honda VFR800 2007 KTM 525 EXC Semper Fi

02-14-2009, 03:14 PM	#75
Chad_NC ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Lillington, NC Oddometer: 3,211	I was about to send you a link to this thread to help ya find it Rooster We gotta have a pic of the yellow VFR of yours on here to, its a pretty machine to. __________________ Chad 09 Buell Ulysses XB12XT 09 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

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