Baz's latest acquisition: '87 VFR700F - White & non-running and in fair condition, 48K miles

Hello Terry....thanks for the nice post and words. Love your White '86.....just gorgeous! Digging the center stand, as well!

(I have another Blue '87 coming that has a center stand....and will be my first Gen-2 with one!)

Yeah taking one of this out on the road is a pretty serious consideration. Capt 80's made a comment not long ago about this and his words have stayed with me on the subject, for sure.

When I had my first VFR, a very nice condition '87, I wouldn't hesitate to run her up over 100mph for short durations when I took her to work on Saturdays, when I wasn't required to take the company truck. Did this on US1 between NSB and Harbor Oaks on my way to Port Orange. It's a divided 4 lane road with zero intersections, residences, or other distractions. The bike never felt anything but super steady and solid!

I feel I could do the same with a few of the bikes I have but really need to spend a little time on all of them on my lift table going through them bow to stern.

But to your point I think your wife had a good point about the benefits of a newer machine w/less miles on her. Especially for road trips and higher speed riding.

I can't do it though. I love the design of the 1st and 2nd Gen's too much. I do have one Gen-3 but that's as new as it gets around here...lol.

The story is still being written on these bikes. As it should be......cheers mate!