Enough sidelines, new VFR800 rider

DallasST · 10-22-2009, 07:28 PM

Hello to all! After wanting a VFR for years, permission broke through

Have a '07 Silverwing and an '04 ST1300 in the stable, recently joined by a new left over RWB '07 VFR800. I now know the feeling of complete.

Do have one question though, when purchased new they come with the rear cowl, correct? Dealer lost it with the owners manual and tool kit. It has the covers for removing pass. grab handles under the seat and that is all. They ordered me an owners manual and tool kit but are balking about the rear cowl. Sales guy is giving me the "owner is handling that" line.

I'm sure there is someone on here that knows the record...

spid6813 · 10-22-2009, 07:33 PM

Welcome in Dallas.. I got mine through a private party, not a dealer. Sorry i can't help. But i did wanna say hi and congrats!!!

Pics.. Take and submit pics.. Tanx___________________________________________SPID

vfrlover4life · 10-22-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DallasST

Hello to all! After wanting a VFR for years, permission broke through

Have a '07 Silverwing and an '04 ST1300 in the stable, recently joined by a new left over RWB '07 VFR800. I now know the feeling of complete.

Do have one question though, when purchased new they come with the rear cowl, correct? Dealer lost it with the owners manual and tool kit. It has the covers for removing pass. grab handles under the seat and that is all. They ordered me an owners manual and tool kit but are balking about the rear cowl. Sales guy is giving me the "owner is handling that" line.

I'm sure there is someone on here that knows the record...

I am curious. How would a dealer "lose" a manual and toolkit? Hmmm...sound more like they somebody borrowed it.

Yes, they do come with the rear cowl. The dealer should provide that if the bike was purchased new.

Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of VFR ownership!

spid6813 · 10-22-2009, 07:41 PM

I am the third owner of my vfr. No tool kit. No grab rails. Yes on the cowel and owners manual..

DallasST · 10-22-2009, 07:50 PM

Thanks for the fast responses.

Yup, bike is brandy spanking new. Picked up 2 weeks ago with 5 miles on the clock, me being the first titled owner.

Photo was part of the break in Tuesday last week. Called into Mr Slate and told him I had Cherahalaitus and had an appointment at the Dragon.

TimRav · 10-22-2009, 09:25 PM

Congrats on your new VFR and welcome to the forum! I'm jealous about your upcoming Dragon visit.

As others said, the cowl, grab handles, owners manual and tool kit all come with the bike standard. If they don't get you the cowl free-of-charge pronto threaten to call Honda directly. I've heard Honda doesn't take kindly to their dealers screwing people around.

MrDen · 10-23-2009, 10:47 AM

Dude, you're a Honda maniac! Welcome to the madness...

crustyrider · 10-23-2009, 10:50 AM

Dallas from Greensboro, NC

welcome to the funny farm.

RWB there is no subsitution

park800 · 10-23-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DallasST

Thanks for the fast responses.

Yup, bike is brandy spanking new. Picked up 2 weeks ago with 5 miles on the clock, me being the first titled owner.

Photo was part of the break in Tuesday last week. Called into Mr Slate and told him I had Cherahalaitus and had an appointment at the Dragon.

"Cherahalaitus", is that contagous? I really hope so! Nice acquisition, those RWB's are a steal right now.

drewl · 10-23-2009, 12:37 PM

Welcome aboard.

DallasST · 11-01-2009, 05:33 AM

Honda of Winston came through. Picked up tool kit, owners manual, and rear cowl in a nice pretty bag with Honda part numbers on it.

Have cranked just at 700 miles on it in the past 3 weeks. Already did the first service at 618 miles. If the weather would cooperate for a few we might get to ride a little. It has rained here in Greensboro ALL weekend. It is to the point that I'm considering gettin out the First Gear riding suit and going for a ride.

Thanks to all who have rendered advice.

Feel right at home here...

Scubalong · 11-01-2009, 07:16 AM

Welcome to the nuts house :) enjoy ur new ride

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10-22-2009, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
DallasST Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-07-2009 02:26 PM Location: Greensboro, NC My Ride: 2004 ST1300 2007 Silverwing 600 2007 RWB VFR800 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Enough sidelines, new VFR800 rider Hello to all! After wanting a VFR for years, permission broke through Have a '07 Silverwing and an '04 ST1300 in the stable, recently joined by a new left over RWB '07 VFR800. I now know the feeling of complete. Do have one question though, when purchased new they come with the rear cowl, correct? Dealer lost it with the owners manual and tool kit. It has the covers for removing pass. grab handles under the seat and that is all. They ordered me an owners manual and tool kit but are balking about the rear cowl. Sales guy is giving me the "owner is handling that" line. I'm sure there is someone on here that knows the record...

10-23-2009, 10:47 AM	#7 (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	Dude, you're a Honda maniac! Welcome to the madness... __________________ 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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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:51 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,162 Thanks: 132 Thanked 255 Times in 192 Posts	Welcome aboard. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 Ministry of Activity and Participation

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spid6813 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 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 in Dallas.. I got mine through a private party, not a dealer. Sorry i can't help. But i did wanna say hi and congrats!!! Pics.. Take and submit pics.. Tanx___________________________________________SPID

10-22-2009, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
spid6813 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 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	I am the third owner of my vfr. No tool kit. No grab rails. Yes on the cowel and owners manual..

10-22-2009, 09:25 PM	#6 (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	Congrats on your new VFR and welcome to the forum! I'm jealous about your upcoming Dragon visit. As others said, the cowl, grab handles, owners manual and tool kit all come with the bike standard. If they don't get you the cowl free-of-charge pronto threaten to call Honda directly. I've heard Honda doesn't take kindly to their dealers screwing people around.

11-01-2009, 05:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
DallasST Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-07-2009 02:26 PM Location: Greensboro, NC My Ride: 2004 ST1300 2007 Silverwing 600 2007 RWB VFR800 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Honda of Winston came through. Picked up tool kit, owners manual, and rear cowl in a nice pretty bag with Honda part numbers on it. Have cranked just at 700 miles on it in the past 3 weeks. Already did the first service at 618 miles. If the weather would cooperate for a few we might get to ride a little. It has rained here in Greensboro ALL weekend. It is to the point that I'm considering gettin out the First Gear riding suit and going for a ride. Thanks to all who have rendered advice. Feel right at home here...

11-01-2009, 07:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Scubalong Gracious Host Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 09:35 PM Location: Oceanside, San Diego My Ride: 2005 VFR800 (RIP) But not forgotten 2006/09 Black (Japmaican) girl Ducati 900 SS conversation piece :) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,682 Thanks: 248 Thanked 75 Times in 70 Posts	Welcome to the nuts house :) enjoy ur new ride

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