New to VFRs

Blackface · 10-22-2009, 02:18 PM

Hi, I just bought a 25th Anniversary Edition about a month ago. I was originally planning on purchasing a used one, but I found a leftover '07 brand new for $7600, which I'm pretty happy about. I've been riding a naked '05 SV650 for the past four years (which is now for sale).

I'm pretty happy with the VFR so far; it is significantly heavier than the SV, but that's really only apparent in parking lots and at low speeds. It handles pretty well and I love the motor. It does seem to run pretty hot, but from what I've read this is normal.

drewl · 10-22-2009, 02:31 PM

Great deal.
Welcome aboard from a fellow Pittsburgher. I grew up there, but now roam. Pittsburgh will always be my home town.

Blackface · 10-22-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by drewl

Great deal.
Welcome aboard from a fellow Pittsburgher. I grew up there, but now roam. Pittsburgh will always be my home town.

Thanks. I always seem to meet people from Pittsburgh, wherever I travel.

Here's a pic of it.

Pliskin · 10-22-2009, 03:09 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Enjoy her before the snow hits the ground!

Lifttruck · 10-22-2009, 05:55 PM

Hello there Blackface nice bike. Though, I guess I already told you that in person the other morning. You've got my number give me a call and we'll get out for a scoot.

spid6813 · 10-22-2009, 06:26 PM

Welcome.. She's a beaut. Nice price as well.. Cool part, is that this welcome wagon comes with a V-4..

TimRav · 10-22-2009, 09:34 PM

Congrats on your new VFR and welcome to VFRW!

I live less than 2 hours from Pittsburgh, and lead informal rides in SE Ohio at least a few times a year, so check out the "Local Riders > North America > USA Central" section of the forum if you're interested in attending. Next ride is on Veteran's Day, 11/11/09.

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Originally Posted by Blackface

I always seem to meet people from Pittsburgh, wherever I travel.

What does it say that you meet so many people that have left Pittsburgh?

Just kidding! At least you guys have a decent football team!

(Great hockey team, too!)

34468 Randy · 10-22-2009, 09:56 PM

Welcome. Nice ride. Nice price. Just looked at an 09 in my dealer's shop today for $14,900. (loonies that is) Should pick it up seeing as the 1200's are here and the 800's are no longer.

Stick around. You will become crazy like the rest of us. Except Drewl. He is the only sane one here.

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10-22-2009, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blackface Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Last Online: 10-29-2009 04:22 PM Location: Pittsburgh, PA My Ride: 2007 - 25th Anniversary Edition View my Photo Gallery Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to VFRs Hi, I just bought a 25th Anniversary Edition about a month ago. I was originally planning on purchasing a used one, but I found a leftover '07 brand new for $7600, which I'm pretty happy about. I've been riding a naked '05 SV650 for the past four years (which is now for sale). I'm pretty happy with the VFR so far; it is significantly heavier than the SV, but that's really only apparent in parking lots and at low speeds. It handles pretty well and I love the motor. It does seem to run pretty hot, but from what I've read this is normal.

10-22-2009, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 11:29 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 132 Thanked 255 Times in 192 Posts	Great deal. Welcome aboard from a fellow Pittsburgher. I grew up there, but now roam. Pittsburgh will always be my home town. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 Ministry of Activity and Participation

10-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lifttruck Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: 11-05-2009 09:56 AM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 97 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hello there Blackface nice bike. Though, I guess I already told you that in person the other morning. You've got my number give me a call and we'll get out for a scoot. __________________ '90 Hawk GT '99 VFR '00 VTR 1000 F '01 VTR 1000F track bike '04 VFR

10-22-2009, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
34468 Randy #1 Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 01:12 AM Location: Chilliwack, BC Canada - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 VFR800A View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,263 Thanks: 129 Thanked 199 Times in 150 Posts	Welcome. Nice ride. Nice price. Just looked at an 09 in my dealer's shop today for $14,900. (loonies that is) Should pick it up seeing as the 1200's are here and the 800's are no longer. Stick around. You will become crazy like the rest of us. Except Drewl. He is the only sane one here. __________________ Randy Presidential Prime Minister United Federal Republic of Randy Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion #73 / Pearl White Division

10-22-2009, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pliskin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 01:41 PM Location: New Jersey - Find Me! My Ride: 2000, Yellow, 2 Brothers High Mount, Corbin Posts: 445 Thanks: 68 Thanked 82 Times in 50 Posts	Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Enjoy her before the snow hits the ground!

10-22-2009, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
spid6813 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Last Online: 11-19-2009 10:38 PM Location: S.E._WI My Ride: 2006_VFR800Fi, 1986_NIGHTHAWK-S, 2003_BUELL-P3. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 172 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Welcome.. She's a beaut. Nice price as well.. Cool part, is that this welcome wagon comes with a V-4..

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