Would I be crazy....

[Hail]

Last photos of the VFR as I dropped it of for consignment along with the accessory list that will make someone proud. Not feeling sick like I did with the FZ1.

Components on 2006 VFR 800:
• Ohlins Rear Shock
• Race Tech Forks
• Scotts Steering Dampener
• Steel Braided Brake Lines
• Delkevic headers and Leo Vince Carbon Slip-ons
• PCV with Auto Tune
• Sargent Seat
• Zero Gravity Touring Windscreen
• Honda OEM Rear Cowl
• Honda OEM Hard Case Saddle Bags
• Helibars
• Pazzo Levers
• Heated Grips
• Powerlet Outlet
• Techmount Radar/GPS Mount
• PIAA High & Low Beam Bulbs
• Tech Spec Tank Pads
• Fully serviced and valves adjusted 2000 miles ago. Oil Change less than 200 miles ago.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

How much is the VFR selling for? Really glad your not close!

 

[Liteitup]

Maybe we could grab some lunch when I head that way?

Decided on which day yet?

 

[Hail]

Decided on which day yet?

I plan to be at his place on Sunday. Granting my 401K loan check actually arrives in time. Had to loan myself money until the VFR sells.

Any good places in the area to meet for lunch?

 

[CrazyBiker]

I plan to be at his place on Sunday. Granting my 401K loan check actually arrives in time. Had to loan myself money until the VFR sells.

Any good places in the area to meet for lunch?

Stretching yourself beyond your means??

 

[terdog]

Hes a true American!

 

[Hail]

Stretching yourself beyond your means??

Quite the contrary. It is my money and I am paying myself interest. Why would I take money out of savings? I loose the interest then.

 

[Hail]

The one thing I really will miss about the VFR is that ferocious growl coming from the exhaust. I have not heard a bike yet that emits a more appealing sounds to me. ....especially when VTEC kicks in.

 

[Dustin]

Every iteration of VFR sounds absolutely fantastic. One of the best sounding bikes ever. My friend's 86 has an original Yoshimura full exhaust and it is intoxicating.

Which brings me to Erci's question about how long a higher end exhaust would last vs the Delkevic: longer than 12,000 miles This Yoshimura system has been on the bike for maybe twenty years and 60,000 miles. It's taken some big hits, too

 

[FZ1yb]

I will be curious to see how you like the new bike. I rode a 1050 and it was pretty nice.

 

[Oldschool]

Sunday

I'll be in my garage detailing my bike parts (not really a bike at the moment) waiting to hear a report on how you like it, with pictures of course,right??

 

[Hail]

I may not be able to pick up the tiger on Sunday. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Hail]

Hehe, Dennis just made a Triumph Tiger Forum.

 

[Hail]

Just ordered some black Wolfman dry saddle bags for the Tiger. My wife is getting me the luggage rack that goes with them for my birthday. I want to get the rack for the DRZ also so I can use them on both bikes.

Motorcycle Luggage & Bags by Wolfman: Expedition Dry Saddle Bags

Wolfman Expedition Dry Bag Review at RevZilla.com - YouTube

I am not a big fan of the big aluminum boxes. We will see if I change my mind after a while.

 

[Hellgate]

I agree Brad, I can't stand the big boxes. I like the bags you've found.

Have you looked into SW Motech gear? Them make some top notch gear.

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[cos_fz1]

That is a beautiful VFR, good luck with the sale and on the new bike.

 

[Hail]

Have you looked into SW Motech gear? Them make some top notch gear.

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I have but I think they are a bit to over proud of their stuff.

I have read on ADVRider that the engine and radiator guards from SWMotec are not very good and when going down with any forward momentum the way it is mounted it will poke right through the upper engine casing. ....exactly what it is supposed to protect.

They do have a few other bits I want for the tiger including brake fluid reservoir guards, rear shock protector and some heel guards.

 

[Marthy]

I always like the VFR. I was a hair close to get one when I bought my 6R. Brand new 25th anniversary was sitting on the floor. It all came down to sticker price...

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[terdog]

I too looked at them. But, after riding my friends, I decided that I prefered an inline 4's power.
Plus, hopping up the power is difficult and expensive with really few options compared to an I4.
Im glad that I didnt. When Honda had to have a fire sale on the leftovers, I would've been pissed knowing that I paid way more.

 

[Oldschool]

Just ordered some black Wolfman dry saddle bags for the Tiger. My wife is getting me the luggage rack that goes with them for my birthday. I want to get the rack for the DRZ also so I can use them on both bikes.

Motorcycle Luggage & Bags by Wolfman: Expedition Dry Saddle Bags

Wolfman Expedition Dry Bag Review at RevZilla.com - YouTube

I am not a big fan of the big aluminum boxes. We will see if I change my mind after a while.

My friend Ian that did the trip this year with me (DRZ400) has those in Yellow. Very nice, very durable bags. The only problem is getting in and out of them With my big clunky (plastic) cases I was packed up (ready to go) and having coffee each morning, watching him pack stuff into them, and do all the straps up. That is the only disadvantage. Much more time consuming when on a trip. They are very waterproof and stand up well to crashes, and most importantly; usually won't hurt your leg in a crash, unlike aluminum (leg breakers) will.