1st Ride 3 days 1100 miles and no freeway

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  1. whitesmokeyzf

    whitesmokeyzf New Member

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    Long story short: I traded my 05 decked out Busa for an 06 VFR in show room condition, Bought Givi (V35 system) and was worried I would miss the power of the busa. Not A STINKING Chance Brothers. The VFR rocks, I have owned a lot of motorcycle including an R1, R6, KZ1000, and more. Not taking anything from those bikes but the VFR just really pleases me. It did everything I asked to do. We (total of 5 of us) left from Albany Oregon on Friday morning took a route over the Santiam thru John Day to Baker City. Saturday: Hit Hells Canyon, back roads to Ukia and off to Fossil. Sunday Shaniko, Prineville, Brownsville and back to albany.

    Great Ride, awsome Bike. Ready to do it again. Using the V-tec in the twisties is a thrill not a nuicance and its jus another aspect to master.

    I thought about changeing pipes before I left but decided not to now, Im enjoying the stealth mode. Don't miss the Busa....:cool:
     
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    I have just forwarded your write up to a guy who works here who has a Busa and he keeps teling me to gorw up and get a real bike....

    Glad your trip was successful... Did you upgrade your seat for the long haul? that's the one investment I really want to make for mine...
     
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    keep looking at those hard bags, hate my soft ones.
     
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    These were $620 to my door brackets and all. Great deal and service. These bags have a cover on the top tha unscrews and can be painted to match your bike. You can get matching paint in a spray can for about $30.
    As far as your Busa friend goes. When he grows up he will get a bike that is more managable and fun to ride. I loved my Busa, but not as fun of a bike as the VFR.

    OH Yeah the link for the bags.
    Givi Monokey V35 motorcycle side case, luggage, hard cases
     
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    I hear ya brother, I came from an '08 Concours 14 and thought I would miss the power. Turns out I love the agility and comfort much more than over all power and frankly the VFR packs plenty where it counts.
     
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    In the case of the VFR less is more, it really is a well balanced Sports bike that has power enough to be used to good effect in the real world and still good to do distance's on with style.... :smile:

    When its time for a freshen get some aftermarket cans eg Staintunes to allow those glorious pent up V4 Sounds out, you wont regret it. :cool:
     
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