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dannyvrod · 10-21-2009, 08:50 AM

Good Day!

Thanks for having me! I'm not a VFR owner yet, but am looking to purchase a 6th Gen over the winter ... hopefully do a little cross-border shopping, what with the parity of dollars these days!

I've noticed 2002's from anywhere between $4K and $6K, with prices not really dropping up to 2005-2006 editions. I'd really like to find an anniversary edition in the north eastern states for about $5-6K, perhaps i'm dreaming!

Anyway, looking forward to learning about the bikes, and if anyone knows of a decent bike not too far from Toronto, Ontario for sale, please let me know! Also, any known issues with the 2002 model year I should be aware of?!

thanks,

Dan

MrDen · 10-21-2009, 11:09 AM

Welcome to the madness!!! You should be aware that purchase/riding a VFR will render you incurably addicted.

TimRav · 10-21-2009, 11:42 AM

Welcome to VFRW!

I think there were 2-3 recalls on the '02, with the main wiring harness being the most notable. Other than that, if it's been well-maintained the bikes are pretty much bullet-proof.

I see you have a V-Rod. Not sure which model that one is, but I still lust after the Street Rod - the sportiest Harley made 'til the XR1200 in my opinion. Too bad HD killed it off a couple years ago.

dannyvrod · 10-21-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TimRav

Welcome to VFRW!

I think there were 2-3 recalls on the '02, with the main wiring harness being the most notable. Other than that, if it's been well-maintained the bikes are pretty much bullet-proof.

I see you have a V-Rod. Not sure which model that one is, but I still lust after the Street Rod - the sportiest Harley made 'til the XR1200 in my opinion. Too bad HD killed it off a couple years ago.

The street rod was a great, fun bike, but ugly as vrods go ... and since HD enthusiasts care more about pretty, it lost. Nevertheless, the v-rod's still a great bike!! I rode the XR1200 last weekend, and don't let the newish styling fool you, it's still a sportster.

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10-21-2009, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
dannyvrod Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-12-2009 07:08 AM Location: Toronto My Ride: 2004 VRSC-B Vrod Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Canadian Good Day! Thanks for having me! I'm not a VFR owner yet, but am looking to purchase a 6th Gen over the winter ... hopefully do a little cross-border shopping, what with the parity of dollars these days! I've noticed 2002's from anywhere between $4K and $6K, with prices not really dropping up to 2005-2006 editions. I'd really like to find an anniversary edition in the north eastern states for about $5-6K, perhaps i'm dreaming! Anyway, looking forward to learning about the bikes, and if anyone knows of a decent bike not too far from Toronto, Ontario for sale, please let me know! Also, any known issues with the 2002 model year I should be aware of?! thanks, Dan

10-21-2009, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
MrDen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: Today 08:55 AM Location: Maricopa, AZ My Ride: 2007 VFR800A Posts: 414 Thanks: 117 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Welcome to the madness!!! You should be aware that purchase/riding a VFR will render you incurably addicted. __________________ Know the rules, so you can break them properly. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. *Proud Member 6th Gen Militia, First VTEC Battalion* www.southwestrides.com

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10-21-2009, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
TimRav Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 09:38 AM Location: NE Ohio My Ride: 2004 Honda VFR Posts: 231 Thanks: 26 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	Welcome to VFRW! I think there were 2-3 recalls on the '02, with the main wiring harness being the most notable. Other than that, if it's been well-maintained the bikes are pretty much bullet-proof. I see you have a V-Rod. Not sure which model that one is, but I still lust after the Street Rod - the sportiest Harley made 'til the XR1200 in my opinion. Too bad HD killed it off a couple years ago.