Any other Kiwis out there?

I also purchased a new VFR back in Feb this year. I found as the bike loosened up, now 6,000Km, it just got better & better. Also possibly my technique improved. Also had some great mentoring & help from local Kiwibikers. Looking forward to better weather so I can more Km's up, but really enjoy the VFR, no regretes. Very comfortable on long distance & can almost!!! keep up with the "Big Bikes". Try Kiwibikers.co.nz great forums there also, they are only too happy to help.
I also are older but the VFR suits my height perfectly about 5ft 10.5" able to put both feet on ground when stopped. Have adjusted the brake lever, have not tweeked the suspension as yet. A heavy bike but very forgiving in the early stages when getting used to it. Now many hours after to wipe the smile from my face when back from a good ride.

 

Hi all,

Just bought my blue 95 VFR. Having fun getting used to the power and the fact that it can corner!!!!

In Auckland and always ready for a ride with other VFR riders!

And yet another KBer onsite

 

Newish to the site - Been trolling for a while.


Hi Swoop - another KBer onsite.

Ive got a 07 VFR800 in Black, live on the North Shore, Auckland. I organise rides on www.kiwibiker.co.nz so hopefully meet up with some of you sometime....

 

And yet another :smile:

 

About time you arrived here!

Woohoo! Will be getting the pipes and cat-converter gutted next week. Can't wait to see the difference in decibels and performance... (hopefully there will be some!):wink:

 

On a more subdued note...

I delivered my bike to Doctor Robert yesterday.
Revalve and non-progressive springs in front, and a different spring on the Ohlins.

 

I have heard very good things about Robert and his skills. Let us know how the changes go!

 

another flying kiwi on a VFR signing in, on an 07 800( burgandy red).

Hey delta bravo, love your avatar....i could watch her all day.

whos up for a VFR meet?

register interest here and if enough hands go up we can persue.

ride safe.

 

Thanks, quite taken with her myself :smile:

 

Reggy baby, were ready when you are buddy!

come on down! no seriously if you are coming this way or want to do a recce
and need a base while your here im happy to assist/facilitate.

its great here( by the way, im biased) and as a nurse you will have absolutely no probs with getting work.
(all ours are off to work in..london, saudi, bahrain, australia...etc lol).

any Q's, ask away.


keep us posted on events.

Richard

 

Another Kiwi

Just found this thread and are also new to the site. Picked up an '02 in Dark Blue earlier this month and have been itching for some good weather! I see Deltabravo is also from the the bay, might see you around.

 

welcome aboard VFRNZ:wave:

so is your bike a gen 5 or 6?

Im assuming its a gen 6? i used to have a VTR 1000 in that dark blue. it really rocks in the sun, in the shadow it looked black, in the sun all the metal flake would light up. looked very cool.( actually similar to what my current colour does in the sun). anyway good to have another kiwi on the boards from this side of the world. theres a few ex pats floating around, like K1W1 you'll see from time to time(he's in the US).

enjoy your ride.

:stickhorse:

 

Hi I quite often ride with the "Kiwi Bikers" meet at BP Taradale Road Napier
1:30pm on Saturdays.

 

Hey... I just saw this thread and thought that I'd add onto it. If anyone is headed to Denver, Colorado drop me a PM

 

Kiwi Riders

Hi Guys

Another Kiwi from Wellington just joined last night.Biggles1 on Kiwibiker great to find a dedicated VFR site. Will put some pics up soon.
Cheers

 

Greetings Rhino,:wave:

great to see you have a firestorm as well as a viffer!

you should enjoy it here, its a fun place to hang.

see ya on the boards

RT

 

Hi All.... another Kiwi here...

I'm in Wellington... just got hold of a 86' 750F... wrapped with it!!

Only just getting back into riding after a 10 year break... (kids get in the way... they dont fit in the tank bag like they used to when they get bigger...LOL)

Happy to find a forum dedicated to VFR's... just DL'ed a 86 manual from the forums... saved me a heap ordering it...

Cheers!!:sportbikesmile:

 

howdy Hk, good to have ya on the boards.

congrats on the Gen2 purchase. love those gear driven cams.

ive got an original 86/87 factory manual just in case theres anything in your DL that doesnt come out right for you.( left over from when i had a gen 2)

post up a pic when your ready. is it a pearl white one?

enjoy the forum and ride safe.

RT :vtr2:

 

Hi HK

I'm also in Wellington am riding a 2000 VTR and 5th Gen VFR800 you can find me on Kiwibiker as Biggles1.I'd be keen to do a ride sometime.
Cheers