There is virtually no difference in power between 5th G and 6th G. Do you think the 2003 bike might have been screwed up somehow?
I still lurk around here . . . .
The 16K service is kind of laborious (removing and replacing camshafts twice to adjust valves). Other than that, nothing unusual. Except I go...
Ah ha! Another former sportbike rider tastes the fruit of the forbidden tree.
And what is wrong with "pure excess"? ;-)
If money were no object I wouldn't be riding a VFR. I would have a focused sport bike (1198) AND a dedicated tourer (BMW K1300) AND an adventure...
Great! You might want to get a buddy to help you set the sag properly for your weight.
Welcome. .
Intelligent choice for a first bike.
What Meatloaf said.
The CB 175? I lusted after that bike when I was a youngster. Berry cool when a guy like me was stuck with a 90cc Honda . . . . .
This is a very funny port!
And function is KING! My bike was crashed before I bought it, but I have worked on function - fueling, suspension, suspension, suspension,...
I need the grab rails for my tail bag mount . . . .
My rear end and bladder cannot hold out for longer than 150 miles anyway . . . .
reg71, I also mounted the seat cowl and removed the passenger pegs. I never ride with a passenger anyway. Dead weight. BTW, your bike...
OK! I swear you won't be disappointed. My main point is that the 21st Century has left all the stock VFRs well behind - although I have never...
I have a 6th Gen that is as rideable as any 5th Gen. More so, actually. I will stack my bike up against any earlier version for smoothness and...
Given your requirements just get the best deal you can find on either one. Note, though, that the 16,000 mile service on the 6th Generation is...
Well, 128 was a typo! I meant 138 from Roseburg to Hwy 97. My error. If errors are allowed here.
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