Hey all, it's been a while! I loved my 87 VFR, but theres always a time to move on. For me, it was time to move on when my uncle wanted to get rid of his 2007 ZX14 with under 9000 miles. I sold my beloved VFR to an older gentleman back in December, and due to my time being spent student teaching, I haven't had the time to drive down to see my uncle in Arizona and ride my new bike back. This weekend, I will finally take the trip to Albuquerque (meeting uncle halfway) with my Dad to pick her up! I'm giddy with excitement to finally be back on two wheels. That being said, I know that I will miss my VFR and all that it had to offer. I know that this ZX14 will be a great bike, but it won't have that V4 character that I've come to love. The guy that I sold it to said that he has worked on countless older bikes, from inline four metrics to v-twin ducatis. He wanted a V4 to see what the fuss was all about. I know he will take care of it, and I hope he enjoys it as much as I did. I logged 12,000 miles on my 87, and learned a bunch about who I am as a rider along the way. You guys also helped shape me into what I am today - an ATGATT anti-squid who waves at every biker (even Harleys) and rides defensively. You all saved me from mutilating my 87 with cheap, squiddy crap that it didn't need by convincing me to leave it in its natural beauty, and I intend to do the same (for the most part) with my 14. It's already equipped with a Corbin saddle, ZG screen, and some soft luggage, so I'm off to a good start with it. This will be a good bike for me, as it fits my frame, is relatively comfortable on long hauls, and pulls like a freight train! Plus, I'm getting a good deal on it, which is important for a dude that's about to start living off of a teacher's salary... So thank you, VFR world, for helping me grow into a safe, knowledgeable rider. I'll still lust after every VFR I see, and I hope to run into many VFRworld members on the road.
Zach Good luck with the ZX14. Maybe in time we will see you back. Meantime ride safe and keep waving:wave: SkiMad
