RE: No respect/not gonna take it any more (warning:content mightbeoffensive to VFR troglodytes)

If memory serves me correct the folks @ Honda were pitching VTEC as a major technological breakthrough.
Problem is most people buy bikes based on HP, comfort, etc..
I know I've never bought a motorcycle based on noise & emission standards.
The VTEC thing doesn't seem to attract previous VFR owners.
I don't believe there is a high percentage of folks who owned Gens 1-5 who bought Gen 6.
Perhaps I'm mistaken...but people (especially motorcyclists) are always looking for the latest & greatest.
Looking solely @ the numbers, the 6th Gen VFR has kept up with the times.

Lou
SF, CA

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Doug Scott"

> I don't think the VTEC on the VFR was ever touted as being there for an
> performance increase. The intent was to meet noise, economy and emission
> standards wasn't it?
>
> doug
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vfr-bounces@xxxxxx [mailto:vfr-bounces@xxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> DaCatDaddy
> Sent: May 19, 2008 9:16 AM
> To: 'Karel V-'; jzh3@xxxxxx; vfr@xxxxxx
> Subject: RE: No respect/not gonna take it any more (warning: content
> mightbeoffensive to VFR troglodytes)
>
> Anyone with any technical expertise knows that the VTEC VFR's were not the
> best. Even Honda, knows that the VTEC's are a joke. It's not that they are
> bad bikes, it's just that the VTEC didn't really contribute to any
> performance increase. I appreciate the styling of all of the VFR's and
> welcome anybody on this list who has a VFR or is interested in VFR's. I
> personally think that the gear driven cams sounds way cool and are quite
> unique. I think your email created friction as it started with an attitude.
> I think you'll find that mist of us are good people and if we are being
> critical, we may not be serious. Either live with the way we are or find
> another place to make your accusations.
>
> Dave Jordan
> 1997 VFR750F Gen4
> Chicagoland
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vfr-bounces@xxxxxx [mailto:vfr-bounces@xxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Karel V-
> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 8:07 AM
> To: jzh3@xxxxxx; vfr@xxxxxx
> Subject: RE: No respect/not gonna take it any more (warning: content
> mightbeoffensive to VFR troglodytes)
>
> Because they're constantly attacked by owners of previous gens, esp ones who
> had never ridden a VTEC. This is why I actually left this list for several
> years after I got my 02. No one has ever said, "hey welcome bud, you may
> not have the best one but you're still one of us".
>
> Karel V-
> - member since '96
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vfr-bounces@xxxxxx [mailto:vfr-bounces@xxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> jzh3@xxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 6:57 AM
> To: vfr@xxxxxx
> Subject: Re: No respect/not gonna take it any more (warning: content might
> beoffensive to VFR troglodytes)
>
> Hmm. Why are 6th-gen owners so defensive?
>
> Ciao,
>
> JZH
> London, UK
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Yes, I had a 98 and now an 02. The 02 brakes, handles and has better driveability. A more refined machine.



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On May 19, 2008, at 10:34 AM, Ron Baroody wrote:

I'm on my 3rd VFR. My first was a beautiful black '92, then a '98 and
now an '06 with the dreaded VTEC. Have to tell ya, to this rider, the
'98 was significantly better than the '92 (but not better looking), and
the '06 is significantly better than the '98.

I like the VTEC motor and I don't find the power surge difficult to
manage. I also like the crisp handling, the updated looks, the
excellent instrument panel and the smooth power delivery. I know gear
driven cams are superior, but I don't miss the gear whine. I have
enjoyed all three bikes, but if I had to pick one to keep, it would be
the '06. Just another person's opinion.

Thanks and ride safe,
Ron Baroody

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Well, I'm sure that Carl would think throwing some gills and fake air ducts on it would be an improvement.
Lou would probably vote for some Caddy hubcaps?

Ed with v.Klingon, but I'm sure that the troglodytes at that time (v.4 and earlier) meant that with affection


>>> Tori 5/19/2008 1:17:38 PM >>>

Hi. My name is Tori,........ and i love my Gen 6 VFR.

p.s. Lou, how can you say this is fugly ?
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...e/P1030861.jpg

California Central Coast.





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I'm on my 3rd VFR. My first was a beautiful black '92, then a '98 and
now an '06 with the dreaded VTEC. Have to tell ya, to this rider, the
'98 was significantly better than the '92 (but not better looking), and
the '06 is significantly better than the '98.

I like the VTEC motor and I don't find the power surge difficult to
manage. I also like the crisp handling, the updated looks, the
excellent instrument panel and the smooth power delivery. I know gear
driven cams are superior, but I don't miss the gear whine. I have
enjoyed all three bikes, but if I had to pick one to keep, it would be
the '06. Just another person's opinion.

Thanks and ride safe,
Ron Baroody

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