Hi everybody!

snowdemonrob · 11-04-2008, 11:48 PM

Just got my first VFR last week. 03, silver with matching hard bags. Great site here. Anyone from Edmonton ? Also, I am 5'6". Will helibars help in making things a shorter reach to the bars? I get a bit stiff after riding a bit which I am not used to but my FJ1100 was never this tiring. That bike was more upright and very comfortable. Any tips?

derstuka · 11-05-2008, 07:27 AM

Hello and welcome Rob. Yes, Helibars will help you out. My Viffer (5th gen) doesn't tire me out more than my previous bikes whatsoever, in fact, it is much more comfortable than them. Maybe the windblast is tiring you out. Try looking an aftermarket double-bubble or touring windscreen.

BTW, we have several folks from Edmonton on here. There is a thread around here with all of you canucks on it gabbing up a storm, about things like invading the US, and forcing us to change to the metric system....hahahaha

drewl · 11-05-2008, 08:58 AM

Welcome aboard, Rob. Like Derstuka said, helibars and a taller screen will help.

derstuka · 11-05-2008, 09:03 AM

Here is a general canuck thread....

Viffers in Canada...!!!

snowdemonrob · 11-05-2008, 06:27 PM

I plan on trying both modifications. Need to get them during the winter so it's ready next spring. Thanks guys.

snowdemonrob · 11-05-2008, 06:31 PM

I will be invading the USA next year. Maybe I should mod my bike up into a "Battling VFR" . Guns, rockets and some armor! I wonder if it would affect the handling? LOL!

34468 Randy · 11-05-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by derstuka

Hello and welcome Rob. Yes, Helibars will help you out. My Viffer (5th gen) doesn't tire me out more than my previous bikes whatsoever, in fact, it is much more comfortable than them. Maybe the windblast is tiring you out. Try looking an aftermarket double-bubble or touring windscreen.

BTW, we have several folks from Edmonton on here. There is a thread around here with all of you canucks on it gabbing up a storm, about things like invading the US, and forcing us to change to the metric system....hahahaha

Many Canucks still do invade you every winter. Fro the life of me I cannot figure out why.

Welcome Edmonton. You must be just about ready to put the ride up on blocks for the winter. Would be a bitch riding a bike with square tires. Only those from Edmonton and Winnipeg would understand that.

Go Lions.

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11-04-2008, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
snowdemonrob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: Today 12:03 AM Location: Edmonton, Alberta My Ride: 03 VFR800 06 CRF450X 00 XR400 84 FJ 1100 83 V45 Sabre 81 CM 400T Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi everybody! Just got my first VFR last week. 03, silver with matching hard bags. Great site here. Anyone from Edmonton ? Also, I am 5'6". Will helibars help in making things a shorter reach to the bars? I get a bit stiff after riding a bit which I am not used to but my FJ1100 was never this tiring. That bike was more upright and very comfortable. Any tips?

11-05-2008, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 09:06 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,567 Thanks: 17 Thanked 123 Times in 86 Posts	Hello and welcome Rob. Yes, Helibars will help you out. My Viffer (5th gen) doesn't tire me out more than my previous bikes whatsoever, in fact, it is much more comfortable than them. Maybe the windblast is tiring you out. Try looking an aftermarket double-bubble or touring windscreen. BTW, we have several folks from Edmonton on here. There is a thread around here with all of you canucks on it gabbing up a storm, about things like invading the US, and forcing us to change to the metric system....hahahaha __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

11-05-2008, 08:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 08:21 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,478 Thanks: 42 Thanked 92 Times in 67 Posts	Welcome aboard, Rob. Like Derstuka said, helibars and a taller screen will help. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

11-05-2008, 09:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 09:06 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,567 Thanks: 17 Thanked 123 Times in 86 Posts	Here is a general canuck thread.... *Viffers in Canada...!!!* __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

11-05-2008, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
snowdemonrob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: Today 12:03 AM Location: Edmonton, Alberta My Ride: 03 VFR800 06 CRF450X 00 XR400 84 FJ 1100 83 V45 Sabre 81 CM 400T Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I plan on trying both modifications. Need to get them during the winter so it's ready next spring. Thanks guys.

11-05-2008, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
snowdemonrob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: Today 12:03 AM Location: Edmonton, Alberta My Ride: 03 VFR800 06 CRF450X 00 XR400 84 FJ 1100 83 V45 Sabre 81 CM 400T Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I will be invading the USA next year. Maybe I should mod my bike up into a "Battling VFR" . Guns, rockets and some armor! I wonder if it would affect the handling? LOL!

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