Looking for a VFR

[Axel]

I have been bikeless for 10 years and have desided too take the step back too the bike world. And have desided I really like 2001-2004 VFR's. I had one lined up too purchase at a Used bike shop here. But they sold it from under me :(.... It was a 2004 red VFR with like 9500 km on it for 8500.00

I cant find any others anywhere. Only older bikes. And i really want the VTEC with the pipes up high.
Does anybody know of a any other way too track a bike down.

Thnks

Hopefully , soon to be part of the club :)

[RVFR]

Hey Neighbor, man could be a tough one. na, all I know is to hit no doubt what you have, local Paper ha ha, craigs list, ebay, cycle trader, then the good ole inter net. just depending on how far you want to go for what will also play into it, being your in Canada might make it a wee bit harder. I'll keep my eye out for ya.. good luck, you know, you might try buying new. I have seen left over 06s going for good prices ala RMC down here in Renton

[Axel]

Wasnt thinking of over the border shopping as we are KPH not MPH and not looking too change out the odomoter ect.

But if the price is right :)

[chomper]

hey axel had the same problam about a year ago very hard to find a good used vfr at a reasonable cost, seems to me its not a very popular bik in BC
with the extra insurance you have to pay for being over 750cc. most just buy a liter bike. i got mine from rick at internationalmotorsports.com located in delta al most all there bikes come from the us including mine was a great deal basically brand new last years model for same price as some of the used ones i found. only negative is warranty good only in us, but warrantyis up this month and never had a problam its a honda! had my heart set to buy duc st glad i didnt just cant get enough of my vfr a great bike!
should give them a call much better chance of finding one out of the us

[chomper]

just saw your post about mph and km bike shows in both with apush of a button ony will not read in celsius for temp not abig deal

[Axel]

wow that was where i was trying too get my bike origanally

Did you get them too look for it
or was it just there one day.

We need too talk
I love your bike, where did you get the bags installed.

And what is the insurance running for the 800 in bc nowaday.

[chomper]

the story was they brought in 2 the one i got the guy backed out of the deal
so i pu right away but they were willng to look for another one. got my insurance renwel in dec cant remeber exact amount for year will have to look when i get home it was around 800$ for full year basic insurance with full drivers discount icbc in not cheap!!! bloody scammers!!! extra insurance i buy privately from company out of victoria have there wesite at home cant remeber name way cheaper
as for the bags i insalled my self was very easy should of tried to look for a better deal but local dealer were any where from 1300 to 1100

[Axel]

do you suggest i goto delta dealer and ask if they have any coming in:) (up)
or do you suggest i start the nation wide hunt :)
does your speedo do the odomoter adj too km as well.

[grinder]

If you are trying to buy a used VFR in the Vancouver anea. If you see it buy it. They will be gone in a flash. I even had someone wanting to buy mine the other day. They are pretty much the most sort after used bike around here. You can get a good price on 06's at Cartermotorsport. I got $2500 off last year when I bought mine. I expect you could get a pretty good deal this year too as I noticed they had some left in the Coquitlam shop.

[Axel]

what do you think the suggested price should be for the bike

[chomper]

axel its worth a try to talk to international ms they are very easy to deal with if your not in a rush somthing might come up.
speedo on us and canadian models both read km and miles including odometer
there is no difference between other than the temp reads in F not C but im sure that could be changed but not an issue with me , either way im sure somthing will come up, good luck!!

Grinder seems we must shop at the same dealer i almost bought 05 last year off them mabay the same bike! but found the us bike in delta saved a few bucks and took a chance on the warranty but your right this is the time they want to move last years models out

[grinder]

If I remember correctly the list for the ABS is $14,700 and the non ABS is a few hundred cheaper. You should be able to get the ABS for $12,000 plus taxes and pdi and again a bit less for the non. When I was there last week I think they even had both colours. If you need accessories, clothing etc. if you can push them a bit and they will also give a pretty good discount on that sort of thing. They don't like to move on the PDI. Guy I dealt with is Bob Wolfe seemed like a pretty decent sort for a salesman. Dealership seems pretty good too compared with some. If it sounds like a sales pitch sorry. I don't have any ties with the dealer just think they treated me pretty fairly. Not a super great deal but fairly.

It will be cheaper if you can find a used one. No PDI etc. but you really have to be in quick. In the four or five years I have been keeping an eye on VFR's I have seen three reasonably new used ones at dealers and they were gone in a couple of days.

Good luck.

[chomper]

axel website for cheaper insurance www.megsonfitzpatrick.com if you have good driving record cheaper than icbc for collision and theft portion

[Axel]

Thanks guys,
I also looked into Bellingham for a location.
Dont know the good and bads too buying stateside. But they have a 2006 white one for 9500 us not taxes as they run a out of state sale , So i know i have gst at boader and pst when i register it in canada. Other then that im not sure.

[nitronorth]

Hey..I have a mint 05 RED one with 9000km about 3 hrs from you that MAY be on the block in a month or so...depending on job....pm me or email me if any info needed..thanks!

[Axel]

Thanks but i have the bug know and ill doubt ill wait months!

You have wonderful trip pics :)

Going too look to import a new one into canada, I have too find out if there is any duty at border. As i can get 2006 for like 9000 us

[grinder]

Axel, as far as I understand it you don't have to pay duty on motorcycle imports but you do have to pay GST and PST. Plus if you buy new from a store in Washington you will have to pay the Washington State sales tax. If you buy from Oregon there is no state sales tax. At present exchange rates I doubt that you will be much better off buying new in the US. Used is a totally different story. US prices seem to be less than Canadian for an equivalent bike.

[Axel]

I have a price from a bellingham dealer for 9500 us and a out of state sale that would not include state tax. And exchange or 1.178 % is 11191.00 then taxes is more the 1200 less then i have been able too get at Carter or holeshot., Now i have found 3 dealers (minni, Texas and Oklahoma) that have new 06 bikes for 7878.00 - 8250.00 in prices with exchange the bike is 9305.00 - 9718.50. then i have too ship too blaine to pickup. :(
Am i crazy too look into doing it this way..... But $ is $

[grinder]

Originally Posted by Axel

I have a price from a bellingham dealer for 9500 us and a out of state sale that would not include state tax. And exchange or 1.178 % is 11191.00 then taxes is more the 1200 less then i have been able too get at Carter or holeshot., Now i have found 3 dealers (minni, Texas and Oklahoma) that have new 06 bikes for 7878.00 - 8250.00 in prices with exchange the bike is 9305.00 - 9718.50. then i have too ship too blaine to pickup. :(
Am i crazy too look into doing it this way..... But $ is $

Are you crazy? No. I know someone who has imported a number of used bikes from the States. Only other issue I can think of on a new bike is Warranty. I am not sure but I would think you would have to go to the US for warranty service. Not a big deal with Bellingham so close. Any Honda dealer in the US should honour the warranty as they just bill it back to Honda. Hard to check out the dealership in Texas etc. but that sure is a lot cheaper.

[Axel]

Well grinder,

I have a deal that Carter is willing to do too get me too buy in cdn, willing too sell a 2006 whte NON abs for 11399.00 plus HALF DPI 247.00 to a total of $11,647.00 plus taxes.

Deal Or No Deal :)