Any other Kiwis out there?

Hopsterman · 10-18-2006, 03:46 AM

jeff8827 · 10-18-2006, 03:50 AM

yes there are other kiwis out here , im in auckland , just thinking about doing the vfr thing , they seem such a cool all rounder but im still a little concerned about the weight thing ......what do you think ????

Hopsterman · 10-18-2006, 03:58 AM

It actually feels quite light and nimble - and 108hp is nothing to be ashamed of.

Plenty of torque.

Its the right bike for me. Im planning to do a few miles.

If your after a rocketship - and maximum time in seat of 1 hour or so - try an R6 or CBR600 or GSXR600 or any of the same in the 1 litre league.

If you wanna do some miles - VFR is your bike.

Swoop · 10-22-2006, 10:07 PM

Another Aucklander!
Just joined the site.

daffy67 · 10-24-2006, 12:29 AM

Hey Swoop, you need your avatar on the back of the VFR when dicing with the cagers.

Swoop · 10-24-2006, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy67

Hey Swoop, you need your avatar on the back of the VFR when dicing with the cagers.

He he! A good idea. It might also divert them from looking at the plate if I have had to perform a mirrorectomy on their cage!

shards · 10-30-2006, 02:20 PM

I'm in Katikati (30K's north of Tauranga for those of you geographically challenged). Just got a 99 5th Gen (red) from GP Honda in the Mount. Also got 2 more waiting in the US to collect next year after our 2007 trip. Got the VFR bug real bad.

grinder · 10-30-2006, 02:38 PM

Yip. A Kiwi too. Presently located in Vancouver Canada.

varminter · 11-11-2006, 03:44 PM

And another Kiwi.
I live 25ks from Tauranga, bay of plenty.I have a 700 interceptor.Brought one new in 87 and 6 months ago aquired a 1 owner copy in mint condition from the same year. Excellent fun around the Rotorua lakes and the winding roads around where I live.Love it.
""Have fun and stay happy.""

Deltabravo · 01-25-2007, 01:04 AM

And yet another Kiwi.
Hastings, Hawkes' Bay
Have recently purchased a 2006 VFR - loving it!

MrX · 02-17-2007, 08:41 PM

I'm also in Hastings. I have a blue 05.

Deltabravo · 02-19-2007, 05:53 PM

Hi Mr X have to touch base some time, like to hear your views
on the VFR
Cheers
Delta Bravo

MrX · 02-19-2007, 07:23 PM

Give me a bell on 021 270 3466 sometime. I have only had the bike for a month, so my views won't be much more informed than yours though.

jasoncool · 03-01-2007, 06:14 PM

hi well i have just traded my firestorm on a new vfr . so cool and smooth .should have had one years ago . weather protection is great .think honda make the best bikes .

Folcan · 04-17-2007, 08:32 PM

I just joined the site. as I just got a NC24. its a sweet bike. im in east auckland

RosscoV4 · 04-23-2007, 06:42 AM

Hi all, another Kiwi... been in Perth since 2002 but wanting to come "home". Ride a red 2002 VFR 800 ... the first thing we bought when we got here! Originally from Tauranga where I had a CBX 750 Bol d'Or for 16 years!

kiwimajec · 04-28-2007, 12:04 AM

Hi all, just joined the site. Getting my 700 running after 5 years. Just in time for ....winter...doh!!

jeffro · 04-28-2007, 02:23 AM

hi, just joined recently and am quite new to bikes. have an 1989nc24. alittle rough but rides like a champ.am in ngaruawahia, just north of hamilton.

evnray · 09-15-2007, 09:38 PM

I am an Aucklander, an older Kiwi and I have taken delivery of the VFR06
model, and I am busy sorting out a few teething problems to make the riding
easier , I am short in the leg so I am sorting out ride heights and softening suspension to my 63Kg weight.
I like the bike - but I am concerned about the snatchy throttle at low speed
which I am searching for the cure.....Help would be appreciated.

MrX · 09-15-2007, 10:47 PM

Your question is better asked in one of the technical forums. From memory the things you can try are:
Adjust throtle cable
disable pair valves
disable oxygen sensors

Also as you ride it a bit longer, it settles down.

Sean

Deltabravo · 09-25-2007, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evnray

I am an Aucklander, an older Kiwi and I have taken delivery of the VFR06
model, and I am busy sorting out a few teething problems to make the riding
easier , I am short in the leg so I am sorting out ride heights and softening suspension to my 63Kg weight.
I like the bike - but I am concerned about the snatchy throttle at low speed
which I am searching for the cure.....Help would be appreciated.

I also purchased a new VFR back in Feb this year. I found as the bike loosened up, now 6,000Km, it just got better & better. Also possibly my technique improved. Also had some great mentoring & help from local Kiwibikers. Looking forward to better weather so I can more Km's up, but really enjoy the VFR, no regretes. Very comfortable on long distance & can almost!!! keep up with the "Big Bikes". Try Kiwibikers.co.nz great forums there also, they are only too happy to help.
I also are older but the VFR suits my height perfectly about 5ft 10.5" able to put both feet on ground when stopped. Have adjusted the brake lever, have not tweeked the suspension as yet. A heavy bike but very forgiving in the early stages when getting used to it. Now many hours after to wipe the smile from my face when back from a good ride.

crynsie · 10-03-2007, 06:19 PM

Hi all,

Just bought my blue 95 VFR. Having fun getting used to the power and the fact that it can corner!!!!

In Auckland and always ready for a ride with other VFR riders!

And yet another KBer onsite

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10-18-2006, 03:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hopsterman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 01-02-2009 08:51 PM My Ride: 1978 Suzuki A50 1982 Honda XL100 1984 YamahaXT200(NEW) 1985 Honda CX400 (New) 1987 HondaVFR700(New) 1980 Suzuki ER50 1992 Suzuki TS250z 1999 Yamaha YZF600F R6 2004 Kawasaki KLX300R, 2006 HondaVFR800(New) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any other Kiwis out there? Any other Kiwis out there?

10-18-2006, 03:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
jeff8827 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 09-11-2007 11:14 PM Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yo dude yes there are other kiwis out here , im in auckland , just thinking about doing the vfr thing , they seem such a cool all rounder but im still a little concerned about the weight thing ......what do you think ????

10-18-2006, 03:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hopsterman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 01-02-2009 08:51 PM My Ride: 1978 Suzuki A50 1982 Honda XL100 1984 YamahaXT200(NEW) 1985 Honda CX400 (New) 1987 HondaVFR700(New) 1980 Suzuki ER50 1992 Suzuki TS250z 1999 Yamaha YZF600F R6 2004 Kawasaki KLX300R, 2006 HondaVFR800(New) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doesnt feel heavy It actually feels quite light and nimble - and 108hp is nothing to be ashamed of. Plenty of torque. Its the right bike for me. Im planning to do a few miles. If your after a rocketship - and maximum time in seat of 1 hour or so - try an R6 or CBR600 or GSXR600 or any of the same in the 1 litre league. If you wanna do some miles - VFR is your bike.

10-30-2006, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
shards Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 11-26-2007 04:57 PM Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another Kiwi I'm in Katikati (30K's north of Tauranga for those of you geographically challenged). Just got a 99 5th Gen (red) from GP Honda in the Mount. Also got 2 more waiting in the US to collect next year after our 2007 trip. Got the VFR bug real bad.

10-22-2006, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Swoop Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 12-31-2008 06:23 PM Location: New Zealand My Ride: 2007 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Another Aucklander! Just joined the site.

10-24-2006, 12:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
daffy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 05-22-2007 12:25 AM Location: Australia - Find Me! My Ride: VFR-800 VTEC 2005 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Swoop, you need your avatar on the back of the VFR when dicing with the cagers.

10-30-2006, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
grinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 12-25-2008 05:43 PM Location: British Columbia, Canada - Find Me! My Ride: 2005 Interceptor Posts: 390 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Yip. A Kiwi too. Presently located in Vancouver Canada. __________________ Keep the rubber on the road.

11-11-2006, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
varminter Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 11-25-2008 09:29 PM Location: TePuke NI NZ My Ride: VFR 700 1986 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And another Kiwi. I live 25ks from Tauranga, bay of plenty.I have a 700 interceptor.Brought one new in 87 and 6 months ago aquired a 1 owner copy in mint condition from the same year. Excellent fun around the Rotorua lakes and the winding roads around where I live.Love it. ""Have fun and stay happy.""

01-25-2007, 01:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Deltabravo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 12-28-2008 01:40 AM Location: Hawkes' Bay New Zealand My Ride: 2006 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And yet another Kiwi. Hastings, Hawkes' Bay Have recently purchased a 2006 VFR - loving it! Last edited by Deltabravo; 02-17-2007 at 05:59 PM. Reason: Have now purchased VFR (red wine colour)

02-17-2007, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
MrX Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: 06-20-2008 07:27 PM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm also in Hastings. I have a blue 05.

02-19-2007, 05:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Deltabravo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 12-28-2008 01:40 AM Location: Hawkes' Bay New Zealand My Ride: 2006 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Mr X have to touch base some time, like to hear your views on the VFR Cheers Delta Bravo

02-19-2007, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
MrX Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: 06-20-2008 07:27 PM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Give me a bell on 021 270 3466 sometime. I have only had the bike for a month, so my views won't be much more informed than yours though.

03-01-2007, 06:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
jasoncool Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:21 PM Location: taupo newzealand My Ride: honda vfr 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi well i have just traded my firestorm on a new vfr . so cool and smooth .should have had one years ago . weather protection is great .think honda make the best bikes .

04-17-2007, 08:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Folcan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 05-04-2007 05:05 AM My Ride: 1987 VFR 400 NC24 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just joined the site. as I just got a NC24. its a sweet bike. im in east auckland

04-23-2007, 06:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
RosscoV4 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 04-26-2007 06:35 AM Location: Perth Australia, but want to head home to New Zealand - Find Me! My Ride: 2002 Honda VFR 800 V-Tec Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all, another Kiwi... been in Perth since 2002 but wanting to come "home". Ride a red 2002 VFR 800 ... the first thing we bought when we got here! Originally from Tauranga where I had a CBX 750 Bol d'Or for 16 years!

04-28-2007, 12:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
kiwimajec Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 12-07-2007 02:30 AM Location: Wellington My Ride: 86 VFR 700 x 2 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all, just joined the site. Getting my 700 running after 5 years. Just in time for ....winter...doh!!

04-28-2007, 02:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
jeffro Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 02-10-2008 09:15 PM Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	gidday mate hi, just joined recently and am quite new to bikes. have an 1989nc24. alittle rough but rides like a champ.am in ngaruawahia, just north of hamilton.

09-15-2007, 09:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
evnray Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: 10-16-2008 04:51 AM Location: New Zealand Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	evnray I am an Aucklander, an older Kiwi and I have taken delivery of the VFR06 model, and I am busy sorting out a few teething problems to make the riding easier , I am short in the leg so I am sorting out ride heights and softening suspension to my 63Kg weight. I like the bike - but I am concerned about the snatchy throttle at low speed which I am searching for the cure.....Help would be appreciated.

09-15-2007, 10:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
MrX Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: 06-20-2008 07:27 PM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Your question is better asked in one of the technical forums. From memory the things you can try are: Adjust throtle cable disable pair valves disable oxygen sensors Also as you ride it a bit longer, it settles down. Sean __________________ Sean Cross mailto:sean@sourceitsoftware.com Pics Print - The photo printing solution for Windows. http://www.picsprint.com Rental Property Manager - Rental management made easy http://www.sourceitsoftware.com

10-03-2007, 06:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
crynsie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: 01-03-2009 07:34 PM Location: Auckland, New Zealand - Find Me! My Ride: 97 750 VFR (RIP) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all, Just bought my blue 95 VFR. Having fun getting used to the power and the fact that it can corner!!!! In Auckland and always ready for a ride with other VFR riders! And yet another KBer onsite Last edited by crynsie; 10-02-2008 at 02:29 PM.

12-16-2007, 05:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
Qkchk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 01-06-2009 04:42 PM Location: North Shore, Auckland My Ride: 07 RC46 in Black Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts