VFR Fever, Again
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TINK
Running Like a Top
So Cal
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
Well, I pulled the trigger. Going to buy the 2000 VFR800Fi. Pick it up Sunday... stay tuned.
TINK
2017 WR250R (Dual Sport)
2014 CB1100 Deluxe
2009 ST1300 (Iron Butt)
2000 VFRF800Fi (5th Gen)
1979 BMW R100S "The Ultimate Motorcycle"
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11-04-2014 07:36 PM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
SAWEEET....congrats Tink.
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
(This post was last modified: 11-05-2014 04:09 AM by The ferret.)
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11-04-2014 07:36 PM |
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metallyguitarded
Road Warrior
United States
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Joined: Aug 2014
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
Exciting times! Congrats!
"People are more violently opposed to fur than to leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs." - A. Sayle
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11-04-2014 08:03 PM |
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Rboe
Been There
Phx, AZ
Posts: 3,228
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
Pictures, or it didn't happen.
2013 Honda CB1100 Red
2014 Honda CB1100 Black
2008 Honda XR650L
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11-04-2014 08:15 PM |
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nhawk7504
Running Like a Top
Boston
Posts: 608
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
Thinking of buying this. Sometimes older bikes are mint. They cost less than the new one we want. Sales tax can be a killer. Insurance rates on new bikes based on displacement. Gonna take me another year to get the cash together for a '14 CB11 standard.
(This post was last modified: 11-05-2014 01:18 PM by nhawk7504.)
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11-05-2014 01:12 PM |
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Papa Weeley
High Mileage
SoCal
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
When I heard Honda was coming out with the 800-class VFR again, I was beside myself. It's been a bike that I've liked (since the '80s!), but just never got around to, and to me the 1200cc version just didn't seem like a VFR to me. So I moseyed on down to the friendly neighborhood Honda dealer, and to my surprise, they already had one on the floor - I was in love! That incredible red paint job, oh baby! This thing is downright beautiful, and just sexy as heck. Walked around it, even took a couple of cell pics (something I've never done before), and finally proceeded to throw a leg over it...and all those wild dreams immediately crashed and burned. Even after 30+ years of riding sportbikes almost exclusively, it was just too cramped and uncomfortable a position for me. I'm still bummed...
[color=#FFA500][i][color=#32CD32][color=#00BFFF]Ham and eggs - a day's work for a chicken, a life-altering experience for a pig.[/color][/color][/i][/color]
2013 CB1100 #056, with too danged many mods to list.
2015 Honda CB500x
(This post was last modified: 11-05-2014 02:30 PM by The ferret.)
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11-05-2014 02:01 PM |
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TINK
Running Like a Top
So Cal
Posts: 610
Joined: Aug 2013
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
(11-05-2014 01:12 PM)nhawk7504 Wrote: Thinking of buying this. Sometimes older bikes are mint. They cost less than the new one we want. Sales tax can be a killer. Insurance rates on new bikes based on displacement. Gonna take me another year to get the cash together for a '14 CB11 standard.
nhawk7504,
you should buy the VFR. They are amazing bikes, and relatively inexpensive for what you get.
I had the resources ($) to buy a new CB1100 Deluxe, but believe me it was a large cash outlay, compared to what I'm paying for a 14 year old VFR.
I love the CB1100, but if I was on a budget the CB750 Nighthawk and the VFR800 (VFR750 too) are a real bargain and a lot of motorcycle for the buck.
TINK
2017 WR250R (Dual Sport)
2014 CB1100 Deluxe
2009 ST1300 (Iron Butt)
2000 VFRF800Fi (5th Gen)
1979 BMW R100S "The Ultimate Motorcycle"
[url=http://www.photosbytink.com/]photosbytink.com[/url]
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11-05-2014 07:14 PM |
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CIP57
High Mileage
NY & NC
Posts: 1,410
Joined: May 2013
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
(11-05-2014 01:12 PM)nhawk7504 Wrote: Thinking of buying this. Sometimes older bikes are mint. They cost less than the new one we want. Sales tax can be a killer. Insurance rates on new bikes based on displacement. Gonna take me another year to get the cash together for a '14 CB11 standard.
Those lines are so similar to my 99 XX, shield, license plate holder & can are identical. What year is that bike?? 1999 to 2002 where great motorcycles, unrestricted with spot on fueling.
1982 Suzuki GS1100EZ
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11-06-2014 04:40 AM |
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nhawk7504
Running Like a Top
Boston
Posts: 608
Joined: Sep 2013
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
This one is a 2000. My friend had a 99 and regrets selling it. The knees don't always like it but with the right breaks now and then it's fine.
(This post was last modified: 11-08-2014 09:08 AM by nhawk7504.)
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11-06-2014 11:41 AM |
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silverbub
1st Service Completed
midusa
Posts: 120
Joined: Apr 2013
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RE: VFR Fever, Again
That 2K yellow VFR is striking color!...I have noticed in many pictures of groups of bikes parked in various magazines... that the yellow bikes(VFR, Goldwing, etc) always stand out!... word of caution about the 2K VFR, though,... notice where the front fairing turn signals are in the plastic... even a gentle "lay down" on either side "punches" out the small backing strip of ABS plastic in the expensive side fairing for the turn signals as they are first to touch the ground... quite expensive fairing $ to replace that complete plastic fairing just because the little ABS strip that the turn signals/lens attaches to gets smashed out of side fairing... especially if the < 5mph "downer" slide rocks bike onto BOTH sides & takes out both front turn signal assemblies backing ABS strips that are integral to the side fairing...$$$ replacement for both side fairings!... just thought you should know!... otherwise... one of my favorite VFR colors & gear driven cams too!... enjoy your "new" 2K VFR!...it's a great ride!
(This post was last modified: 11-06-2014 02:33 PM by silverbub.)
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11-06-2014 02:32 PM |
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