first time rider, long time reader

hondajt · 05-17-2008, 11:55 AM

hello everyone, I'm John T. I will be purchasing a 2000 yellow Honda VFR800F1 interceptor this weekend, and just wanted to introduce myself.

Howdy.

mello dude · 05-17-2008, 01:20 PM

Welcome John to the VFR nut house. There are lots of 5th gens here too.

MD

Britt · 05-17-2008, 01:27 PM

Welcome to the forum John. You're in for a real treat with your new ride!

hondajt · 05-17-2008, 01:41 PM

thanks.

Here are some basic questions, that a search didn't didn't pull up.

* What type headlight bulbs?
* Is there a way to adjust the luminosity of the lowbeam headlight in the daylight? (can I turn the bulb down to 75% instead of 100%?)
* LED turn signal bulbs; do they make the blinkers hyperblink?
* Does this bike have too much power for a beginner?
* Is this bike faster 40-80mph than a katana (only other bike I've riden on the highway, (for passing, not racing))?

Thank you all very much.

PAR518 · 05-17-2008, 03:06 PM

Welcome, enjoy and where will you be riding that cool, new toy???

Mac · 05-17-2008, 05:46 PM

Faster?

At highway speed, kick it down to 4th, twist it, and hang on. Shift @ 11k. Twist it again. You should not be looking at the 120 on the speed-0-meter, at this point. Shift again?

Mac

reg71 · 05-18-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondajt

thanks.

Here are some basic questions, that a search didn't didn't pull up.

* What type headlight bulbs?
* Is there a way to adjust the luminosity of the lowbeam headlight in the daylight? (can I turn the bulb down to 75% instead of 100%?)
* LED turn signal bulbs; do they make the blinkers hyperblink?
* Does this bike have too much power for a beginner?
* Is this bike faster 40-80mph than a katana (only other bike I've riden on the highway, (for passing, not racing))?

Thank you all very much.

HID Upgrade Info
Xenon lights
H-4 headlights
http://vfrworld.com/forums/sixth-gen...ilot-bulb.html

Not sure about the LED question... I can't remember if anyone has typed up a how-to on them. As you can see above there have been lots of threads about headlight conversion and such.

I think bike has too much power for a beginner but when I was a beginner I was on a dirtbike. I think everyone would benefit from starting there with a light bike that's cheap to fix. That's not to say you can't start on the VFR, but it can bite you if you don't keep the respect.

SLOVFR has had both Katana and VFR 750 so he could give so informed answer. I can say this, this bike easily passes on highway even two-up and in 6th gear going up a hill at 80mph. Nuff said?

Welcome to VFRWorld btw...

hondajt · 05-18-2008, 08:42 PM

thanks for the welcome. Great site.

drewl · 05-18-2008, 08:45 PM

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05-17-2008, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
hondajt Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Today 04:04 PM Location: springboro, oh 45066 - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR800 Posts: 220 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	first time rider, long time reader hello everyone, I'm John T. I will be purchasing a 2000 yellow Honda VFR800F1 interceptor this weekend, and just wanted to introduce myself. Howdy. Last edited by hondajt; 05-17-2008 at 08:40 PM.

05-17-2008, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
mello dude ProGeek Wackjob Anomaly Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 04:25 PM Location: Southwest Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: '98VFR800 and '99 Valkyrie - one to go fast, one to go slow, not necessarily in that order. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,806 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	Welcome John to the VFR nut house. There are lots of 5th gens here too. MD __________________ Member 5th Gen Brotherhood http://vfrworld.com/forums/fifth-gen...llos-mods.html http://vfrworld.com/forums/brake-tir...ceptor-ss.html <----------- Why Be Normal? ----------->

05-17-2008, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Britt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 08:56 AM Location: Westmont, IL - Find Me! My Ride: 2001 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 184 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Welcome to the forum John. You're in for a real treat with your new ride! __________________ 2001 VFR Corbin Seat, Heli Bars, Givi Smoked Touring Windshield, SOS Priority Plus Taillight Modulator, Blue Sea 5025 Fuse Panel, Symtec Grip Heaters, Stebel Nautilus Air Horn, Throttlemeister, Garmin Nuvi 200 w/ Ram Tank Mount, BLS Peg Lowering Blocks "If you have a pulse, these four gear-driven cams pushing 16 valves at 10,500 RPM will quicken it." Tim Carrithers, Motorcyclist Magazine - June 2006

05-17-2008, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
hondajt Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Today 04:04 PM Location: springboro, oh 45066 - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR800 Posts: 220 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	thanks. Here are some basic questions, that a search didn't didn't pull up. * What type headlight bulbs? * Is there a way to adjust the luminosity of the lowbeam headlight in the daylight? (can I turn the bulb down to 75% instead of 100%?) * LED turn signal bulbs; do they make the blinkers hyperblink? * Does this bike have too much power for a beginner? * Is this bike faster 40-80mph than a katana (only other bike I've riden on the highway, (for passing, not racing))? Thank you all very much. Last edited by hondajt; 05-17-2008 at 08:40 PM.

05-17-2008, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
PAR518 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: 01-03-2009 09:06 AM Location: Roseville, CA My Ride: 07 VFR800 RWB Posts: 64 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Welcome, enjoy and where will you be riding that cool, new toy???

05-17-2008, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Today 04:35 PM Location: NC High Country My Ride: '06 Interceptor Posts: 141 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Faster? At highway speed, kick it down to 4th, twist it, and hang on. Shift @ 11k. Twist it again. You should not be looking at the 120 on the speed-0-meter, at this point. Shift again? Mac

05-18-2008, 08:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
hondajt Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Today 04:04 PM Location: springboro, oh 45066 - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR800 Posts: 220 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	thanks for the welcome. Great site.

05-18-2008, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:13 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,473 Thanks: 42 Thanked 91 Times in 66 Posts	yellow rocks __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

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