How long are you going to keep her...

[reg71]

hard to say. I have never kept a bike longer than 5 years, but I like the VFR more than any bike I have had. If it stays like it is (I can just go jump on it and not worry about it being broken) then I'll probably keep it a long long time. It'll not be my only bike, though. I like motorcycles too much to settle for just one.

oh, and on a side note to the guy with the subaru with all the miles... Do you not rotate your tires every so often to wear them evenly? although I can't argue with that kind of mileage...

[alter ego]

I usually change after about 4 years. The itch starts at about 2.5 or in Spring and I fight it off for a long as possible. As far as new vs used, I purchased my bike new and was able to ride and enjoy it all of last year. I also got the color combination I wanted when it came out. I saw it in late September 06 on the Honda website and finally saw one in person in December. I had to have it!!! If the RWB didn't come out I wouldn't be riding a VFR, probably a BMW, which will be my next bike.

[WheeeFR]

Originally Posted by xShadowrider

I'm also 60. So "eternity" is probably about 20 years out.

Me as well, Shadowrider, I'm figuring about 10-15 years riding, max (hopefully more, of course) My wife told me I deserved to be selfish once in my life, so I ordered the VFR. I don't see me doing wheelies or stoppies, so the bike will probably not be abused in any way. My wife wants to ride and this bike is probably not the best thing for a 54 year old woman to climb onto, but this one is for "me" and if, just if, she even slightly enjoys it and only complains about her butt, I'll go out and get a comfort ride for the two of us (FJR??). This strategy prevents me from being saddled by a big bike right away. I had a friend who was killed racing in AHRMA a few years ago and I'm sure his last thought was how much fun he was having at that moment. That's how I want to go and as near as I can figure this bike will give me the means, but hopefully not the opportunity.

Yeah, I'll likely keep it a while.

[Lgn001]

I've had my '83 1100F for about 20 years, '00 SV650 since new, and will probably keep them. The '07 VFR really depends on how much bother the valve adjusting, fork servicing and brake bleeding is, and whether any technical issues come up. If I decided to part with it, I would probably go for a fourth gen to replace it.

[GTI]

Just sold my 2007 VFR and bought something completely different, a black (2006) Yamaha R1. So I guess it`s goodbye for me.

[Richard Thompson]

Originally Posted by reg71

hard to say.
oh, and on a side note to the guy with the subaru with all the miles... Do you not rotate your tires every so often to wear them evenly? although I can't argue with that kind of mileage...

they had one rotation at about 50K as part of sked service. interesting to note that the wear at that stage was very even. the service guy even commented on it. my wife is probably pretty easy on the tyres and the AWD system distributes wear to all 4 wheels well, where as i drive it like a raped ape......must be a car vesion of yin & yang.

[Richard Thompson]

Originally Posted by GTI

Just sold my 2007 VFR and bought something completely different, a black (2006) Yamaha R1. So I guess it`s goodbye for me.

been there, done that ( 05 R1)......you'll be back,sooner or later.

resistance is futile!

[34468 Randy]

Originally Posted by GTI

Just sold my 2007 VFR and bought something completely different, a black (2006) Yamaha R1. So I guess it`s goodbye for me.

Say Folks,



Are we going to have a funeral for GTI? Poor ole bugga is gone now. I have a few bottles of scotch for the wake. Anyone out there with some good beer.

Seriously GTI it is not good bye. Its see ya later. You will be back and answering this age old question again

[MarkBartels]

My emotional attachment is too deep and irrational to sell her anytime soon...

[nitronorth]

hahaaa.. I always bought them to keep them forever!!! that was probly 40 bikes and a long time ago......

There are many i wish i had kept, there are many i wish i had never bought..but in the end it has been fun..:)

Right now i have a 00 vfr that i am trying to replace with a new bike and having a terrible time finding the right thing..had it a yr and time for somethin else..its is a hard act to follow..


I do have a cb900f tho that i will keep forever, the only one....In fact im probly halfway there with it!!

[Action]

I'll probably keep mine for at least 4 more years but I started getting the itch for a naked bike. I really like the speed triple, super duke, and FZ1. I got one kid starting college and one three years behind him so it will be a while before I even think about it seriously.

Action

[GTI]

Originally Posted by 34468 Randy

Say Folks,



Are we going to have a funeral for GTI? Poor ole bugga is gone now. I have a few bottles of scotch for the wake. Anyone out there with some good beer.

Seriously GTI it is not good bye. Its see ya later. You will be back and answering this age old question again

LOL..

When Honda decide to release that VFR1000...

[two4one]

Interesting question. I have never kept a bike for longer than two years. Reason being I was riding so much that I was ready for something new. Now that I don't commute anymore due to a 4 mile drive to work, that might change. I just had the one year anniversary with my '03 VFR so according to my schedule I have another year to go. Even though I love the VFR and don't ride nearly as much as before...my eyes still wonder to showroom floors and classified ads.

Life is a buffet, try everything once

[Tonyfromla]

I brought a 2007 only because the price was right. I still have my 99 and are not making any plans to get rid of it. It still runs great and still enjoy riding it whenever I can. Tony

[CARMINE]

My first bike : Benelli 250 2c (1972), I still have it, then Benelli 654 sport (1986), I stiil have. They are running : 250 2c : 200.000 km, 654 sport : 250.000 km !
My VFR 750 (1987) : 161.000 km and I use it every day to go to work.
The problem is not how long I can have them....but how long they will have me ! Until what age one can ride a bike ? I mean safely....
Lamps!
Carmine

[xShadowrider]

Originally Posted by WheeeFR

Me as well, Shadowrider, I'm figuring about 10-15 years riding, max (hopefully more, of course)
Yeah, I'll likely keep it a while.

My last “forever” ride was a fairly comfortable ’04 Shadow Spirit with a Mustang seat. My wife developed Fribromyalgia and as a result riding for her became quite uncomfortable.

I loved that bike but I developed a lust for the VFR after a ride through the Catskills and a chance meeting with a guy riding an asphalt black. Knowing my wife couldn’t ride anymore and was not a keen rider to begin with started me on my quest for a Veefer. Found a new ’06 at the same dealer I bought the Shadow from and the rest is history.

I was quite prepared to put up with some discomfort riding as I expected that the VFR would not be as comfortable a ride as the cruiser but I was very happy to quickly learn that the VFR was more comfortable than the Spirit! No shoulder cramp and no tail bone pain. Even a couple of hours in the stock seat is not a problem!

Needless to say I’m loving it and fully plan to keep throwing a leg over her saddle for another, like you, 10-15.

If you see a 75 year old riding a pearl white ’06 VFR in 2023, that’ll be me.

[xShadowrider]

Originally Posted by CARMINE

My first bike : Benelli 250 2c (1972), I still have it, then Benelli 654 sport (1986), I stiil have. They are running : 250 2c : 200.000 km, 654 sport : 250.000 km !
My VFR 750 (1987) : 161.000 km and I use it every day to go to work.
The problem is not how long I can have them....but how long they will have me ! Until what age one can ride a bike ? I mean safely....
Lamps!
Carmine

Hey Carmine: Truth is, if well cared for, and obviously all your's are, they will probably still be around entertaining somebody long after you're gone!

[CARMINE]

Hope...late !
Lamps, Carmine

[BRD3186]

I got my bike in 06, and I will probably have it till I can't enjoy riding...like that's every going to happen. I will probably get a bigger bike someday for long road trips with the wife, but I won't sell my 2000 VFR.
My cage is a Dodge Durango and it keeps a spot on my driveway covered while my bike gets the garage all to itself.