Hi from NZ back on 5th gen again

Hi all,

I am not new to a 5th gen having purchased one new in Dec 1997 (silver). Sold it before moving to oz in 2001 for a few years. Returning to NZ on holidays or work allowed me to keep a bike in NZ and go for the odd ride every 3months or so. While in living oz purchased a CB900 hornet to ride on these trips back to NZ. Returning to NZ and getting back on a VFR800 bit this time a 6gen in 04.

Usual story kids come along bike is sold to get a larger family car....blah...however had to keep a vfr in the shed so picked up a VFR400 NC30. Installed a tyga body kit and had lots of fun with that bike (will find some pics and post up sometime)

In 2010 picked up a black 08 VFR800 only to move this on some 10 months later when I had opportunity to purchase a another vechile I have a soft spot for like honda vfr's.

Without 2 wheels for 18months was 18months to long. I spotted a blue 2001 on our local auction site. Of 3 VFR800 I had owned I missed the 5gen the most so I just had to have this one. It was purchased without the wifes knowledge (like I have done with most bikes...well all of them infact)

It has done 71,000km and has had a little bit of rough life Mainly due to the hard luggage that had been installed that rubbed on the tail section. There are a few scratches here and there so over time it will get a tidy up.

Blue was not colour option here in NZ and this bike was imported from Canada.



Cheer
Mike

 

:welcome: to the world mate :wave:
Glad to have you and congratulation on the new ride
She is sexy :love: the blue
Ride safe and ATGATT

 

Thanks for the welcome.

Here are some pics of the old VFR400 NC30 that I installed the tyga kit on to. Colour was a black with a slight blue pearl and finished with silver wheels and decals on the tank.