Hi, I am just about to buy a 2003 800 VTEC. I live in the (very wet) north west of Ireland Currently riding a 2019 Himalayan for local riding on our bumpy back roads and dirt roads. Haven't had a sporty road bike for some years, I did own a 1989 VFR 750 back in 1991 for a couple of years also a VF 500 and a VF 750, so plenty of V4 experience, albeit decades ago. My main concern is with tyre wear and the dreaded valve clearances (something that never concerned me years ago). It's gonna be a massive leap from the Himalayan, hope it doesn't kill me....
