V-tech- Over all positive or negative?

[Alaskan]

Originally Posted by R.W.

Thanks for bringing this thread back from the dead I'm glad your happy with your 6g but please don't be talking smack about the 5g, it took the different generation owners a long time to become a semi happy family at VFRW and the last thing we need is a match to rekindle the fire, winter will be here soon enough...

A-men and a-men!!!!! I would love to own a 5th G (and the sportier 4th G) but I have only one ass to place on the saddle and a limited bank account. Please do not rekindle the fires that Taz and other of his ilk set. 5th Gs are grerat rides. I like them. It's all good . . . .

[Alaskan]

Originally Posted by nitronorth

No way..you are all wacko's...

btw..i have changed my opinion of the 5th and 6 th engines..after going backwards from a 05 to a 00,putting on 20,000 miles, as much as i want a new 09 bike, and would still love the unchanged 09 vfr, I just don't want that vtech motor back after enjoying this one.. For me the non vtech has proven to be a bit quicker, much better on fuel, cooler sounding, no #$%# efi low speed glitch, and way simpler to maintain..So yes, no comparison for me. I'm talking engines only of course. When it comes to the whole bike, yep, i still love the looks and chassis of the 6th, and of course would rather have a 09!! But I now call it a tie, especially when price comes into it!
I am right, ig you don't agree with me, send me $$ and I will.

....thank you!!
yes I am bored.

You may admit to being bored, but you certainly are incomprehensible. But I would like some $$$ too.

[mika]

this point has not been made clearly enough, so just so you guys know: the 4th gen is the
best-looking/fastest/nicest-sounding/most-reliable/having-the-best-mileage
of them all :))

(yes, it's winter all right...)

[dendron]

Originally Posted by NorcalBoy

I truly believe it is a testament to the lineage of the VFR legend to see all of you folks so fervently defend the territory that is your chosen generation. I have chosen the 6th gen due to it being the latest and most refined example of a great bloodline. I think the Vtech is an ingenious design that fits the changed requirements of todays world, while still managing to carry on the great heritage of the VFR. I could have bought any number of machines but the 6th gen VFR was so different and to me that was special. Allow me to list:

1) V Four
2) Single Sided Swingarm
3) Underseat Exhaust
4) Vtech Valvetrain - yes, I wanted it
5) 2+ Decades of Refinement

The list above should be an adequate enough description as to why I think the 6th Gen VFR is more than worthy to carry the VFR name. If I had wanted a Superbike I would have bought a Ducati 1098. I wanted the latest representation of a legend.

Here, here, well spoken NorcalBoy. Don't forget the sexiest tailpiece on the planet!

[Interceptor1]

Originally Posted by gazzarn

Im a sixth gen owner and I dont understand why anyone nowadays would want to buy an old bike with old technology???? 5th gen?????? There will be no more soon, then what will you guys do, turn coat to another machine. Maybe turn to classic pre war machines if your that much of technophobes to enjoy the new modern day classic that is the V TECH :-)

It makes me laugh, they are like Harley riders who missed the Shovelhead Engine and the Bardall oil.

Anyway, where can you buy a brand new "old bike"?

[stewartj239]

Wow. I've haven't visited this site in 2 months and I can't believe that this thread is still kicking. It is definitely winter here in the northeast, so can we get another 10 pages out of this thread before spring?

[jasonsmith]

Originally Posted by stewartj239

Wow. I've haven't visited this site in 2 months and I can't believe that this thread is still kicking. It is definitely winter here in the northeast, so can we get another 10 pages out of this thread before spring?

There's even a Harley thread going, I feel like I've been time warped back to 2007.

[NorcalBoy]

i'm glad to see that we have all moved on......

[drewl]

Alright, who dug this one up and electrocuted it making it THE UN DEAD THREAD?

[crustyrider]

[RVFR]

Crazy just crazy, who'd guess this thread had this much interest. guess when a certain model is having a 7th year run what else is there to talk about? OK, I need to comment on what's this about an old Bike? LOL I still believe a many 6th gen owners, not that it's their fault mind you, but till you have rode a 3rd, 4th or 5th don't knock em. they are still ahead of the game. I've rode a 6th and it's not even in the same league, but that's not a knock nor put down from me. Honda just decided to go another direction and I simply don't care for em. Add in the bang for the buck if you like with what the prior generations have, then you really have a winner. That doesn't make a 6th gen a bad bike, just different.

[CaptainBart]

Ok, check this out! When the V-Tec opens up I alway feel like the afterburners on a F-14 are coming to life.........and that is the only reason i say that VTEC rocks my friends.

[CaptainBart]

This is Maverick, I'm going supersonic.......I can relate...

[NorcalBoy]

The best you know is the best you've ridden.....

[crustyrider]

Originally Posted by NorcalBoy

The best you know is the best you've ridden.....

this is what everyone should go by

[junktionfet]

What's VTEC? :D

On another note, [before my crash a couple weeks ago] I think the thermostat was beginning to stick open just a little on my VFR. On cool nights, the coolant temp would drop slowly but steadily if I was cruising. On one night in particular, I remember the coolant temp seemed to level off around 130F after cruising for 30 minutes in very cold air.

An unexpected side effect is that VTEC never engaged. The coolant temperature has to be at least 150F before the ECU will allow VTEC operation. I remember taking off spiritedly at a stop light to get around some people and I didn't feel the kick in power and noise when I expected it. It felt like the engine started to level off in power somewhere around 8000 RPM when in 2 valve mode. The powerband felt very smooth but not very exciting up there without the extra valves working.

[carlgustav]

A thread like the energizer bunny ... if someone else already said it, sorry, couldn't read all 10 pages :^). I'm very happy with my '07, VTEC & all. Put 2K miles on with a 900 mile round trip run in there so far & no complaints. Recently plugged the PAIR and flapper valves based on forum info about '07s and oxygen sensors, does seem to have smoothed out the whole shebang a bit. Will have to see if she keeps running fine w/o fueling changes after I get the K&N installed. Only making reversible mods as I haven't had her a year yet.

Point being, I like mine :^). Actually, I've enjoyed every bike I've owned.

[Jimtt]

Im a sixth gen owner and I dont understand why anyone nowadays would want to buy an old bike with old technology???? 5th gen?????? There will be no more soon, then what will you guys do, turn coat to another machine. Maybe turn to classic pre war machines if your that much of technophobes to enjoy the new modern day classic that is the V TECH :-)

Well first of all My 1994 VFR will probably out live me and it will probably out live your 6th generation ( I am not saying I don’t like 6th generation VFRs because I do). I can over bore my engine in a rebuild and fit new pistons and rings and you cannot. I have gear driven cams (the single biggest issue I have with the 6th generation engine) and I can fix carburetors. There are many reasons to like older machines although a 1994 VFR isn’t that old. My 1970 CB 500 is still going strong so is my 1985 VF500. I just do not agree with your logic unless you are a person who pays to have their bike fixed / maintained in which case you should have a new bike. Technology marches on but there are elements of older Hondas that are better than new Hondas, people who know what I am talking about know what I mean.

[NorcalBoy]