BMD
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BMD

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    1. BMD
      BMD
      Hi everyone, I've read so many good reviews of the VFR, I went out and got one. Now, I'm having second thoughts. At 54, 6 ft. 4 in. and 220 lbs, I don't know if this is the right bike for me. Concerns: the bars are too low, the seat is uncomfortable, pegs are too high, engine is really hot. I know I can improve the comfort thing, but my biggest concern is that when I take a turn, even at a moderate speed the back tire wants to slide. I don't know if it's normal for this bike or not, but it make me pucker every time. I'm on Dunlap Sportmax road smart tires. Yes, I have inflated the tires to 36 psi and 42 psi.
      I hate to put $750 to improve comfort, only to sell it later at a loss.
      If there is something I can do to fix this, I'm all ears.
    2. BMD
      BMD
      Hi everyone, I've read so many good reviews of the VFR, I went out and got one. Now, I'm having second thoughts. At 54, 6 ft. 4 in. and 220 lbs, I don't know if this is the right bike for me. Concerns: the bars are too low, the seat is uncomfortable, pegs are too high, engine is really hot. I know I can improve the comfort thing, but my biggest concern is that when I take a turn even at a moderate speed the back tire wants to slide. I don't know if it's normal for this bike or not, but it make me pucker every time. I'm on Dunlap Sportmax road smart. Yes, I have inflated the tires to 36 psi and 42 psi.
      I hate to put $750 to improve comfort, only to sell it later at a loss.
      If there is something I can do to fix this, I'm all ears.
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    Location:
    Phil. burbs PA
    Occupation:
    teacher
    Type of Bike(s):
    2004 vfr800 ABS
    Gender:
    Male
    Home Country:
    United States
    Name:
    Baron
    Subscribe:
    Yes
    I just purchased an '04 VFR800 with 12,500 miles
    last bike was a 2001 BMW r1100rt
    30 years ago i had an '84 Honda Saber
    first bike at age 15 was a Honda XL100 dual sport

    skiing, camping