Had the Alpinestars S-MX 3's, trashed them in a slide in Nov 2004, they did their job in protecting my hands from the bitumen but were a throw...
Jeez I'm everywhere defending everything VFR, but reality is Honda only dropped the Gear Driven Cams only because they cost more to manufacture...
There are only 10lbs difference between the Gen 5 '98 and Gen 6 '02 and easily dismissed by going aftermarket end cans...The obvious difference...
My highest was 120oC during a slow 15kph procession on a 40oC Day, wasn't comfortable about it at the time but the bike didn't get to the Red bar...
Right you are Rogue, guess I should of re reviewed the post from the beginning... :redface:
Basically the Mk1 VFR800 is '98 & '99 and the Mk 2 update is '00 & '01. Mk1 Model Year + Years Designation 1998 VFR800FiW 1999...
Have added a couple of VFR800 Review links that I found pretty much on the money, hope they help:...
When I purchase the 5th Gen, a forced job change with less money combined with a new family addition ruled out a new 6th Gen again but I knew a...
To replace my killed '03 6th Gen was tossing up between both the 4th & 5th Gen and settled on the 5th only when in final negociations of the low...
EEEK, sorry cannot help as luckly, touch wood, have not suffered as you have, only suggestion if no joy here try US VFR site...
Why the 5th Gen of course.... :biggrin:
The Pilot Powers basically replaced the Pilot Sports in 2004 as a Sporty Road tyre with better wet & dry grip, similar milage and capable of the...
Congrats on enjoying the new VFR, your observations are very true, what the VFR looses to the FZ1 in HP it more than makes up for in build...
Nearly exactly what I think for the same reasons, the VFR is exactly the right mix of Sports Vs Tour, don't want it too light or compete with the...
H'mmm, last time I rode a CBR1000RR on the track during a Honda ride day I marvelled how uterlly brilliant the CBR's engine is, a solid smooth...
I've always liked the front of the Gen 6, especiallly from the front/front side angle slight lower than middle... With standard Cans its the...
Same in Oz, the Rockster is Ugly but at least Ugly/interesting unlike the Ugly/plain R1150R it was based on or the Ugly/Ugly Montauk. Rockster...
The 2002 Gen 6 was the first to come with the 12 hole injectors. From an Online review of the time: " The VFR's excellent PGM-FI fuel...
Anyone of a younger Schwarzenegger size and after a " different " Touring Style motorcycle could try this Triumph Rocket III Tourer. :eek:...
Would think the 916 Duck a leading candidate for the " best looking bike ".
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