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Picked up a 2000 VFR800 for short $. 11k miles reasonable shape, going to show it some TLC and see where it leads.
Pics tomorrow.
Last edited by SteveM; 07-24-17 at 07:29 PM.
I have one for sale; would you mind sharing what you paid for it? You can PM me if you'd prefer!
'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
2600
Cool. Thanks!
'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
The 90's called and they want their motorcycle back!
Pics up! First the good...
Now the bad...
...and the questionable. I missed these two rim dents on my inspection. The look like normal urban pothole damage. The tires hold air and no "weirdness is noticeable while riding. What are our thoughts about risk level in normal use and options if the need to be fixed?
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I would ride the shit out of that thing.. wheel dents and all.
If it holds air, party on.
Love the VFR so damned much. The sounds! My '91 was just awesome.
Unfortunately I could tell it was going to be an automatic speeding ticket generator.
Thanks
This is my 3rd time with a 5th gen VFR
While it cleaned up pretty well with some compound and elbow grease, as long as it stops, goes and the suspension is reasonable I fully intend to use it for my middle aged version of hooning around.
My days of 500 mile days on one of these are past but it just feels so connected and easy compared to the ponderous but effective VFR1200X
Last edited by SteveM; 07-27-17 at 08:51 AM.
I do have an Ohlins rear shock for a 5th gen if you're interested..![]()
'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
As of today the yellow peril is registered and on the road.
I wonder if I'll be transported back to Y2K if I hit 88mph?
Jamie Daughtery makes very popular upgrades for VFR owners if you want something less expensive than Ohlins!
Good to hear it's back on the road.
'02 Ducati 998, '08 Ducati HyperMotard 1100S, '14 Subaru XV Crosstrek
No, it's certainly not as refined as modern sport bikes. No abs, traction control and limited suspension adjustability.
I've owned 6th gen and ridden 7th gen VFR800's and the 7th gen is particularly nice.
But it cost 2600, insurance is 123 per year and that V4 motor is still musical.
It holds up well for a bike that's almost old enough to vote, and on public roads at sane speeds with average skill me piloting, it is still a lot of fun and that's all that matters to me.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.”
Muhammad Ali.
Dave,
I think you overestimate my abilities. The tool I'm most effective with is my wallet!
I've had VFR's set up for, weekend Berkshires sport riding, cross country touring and urban commuting duty. In the end I got rid of the special windscreens, aftermarket seats and heli-bars and just ridden them stock. This will comfortably do 200 mile days as is and if I feel like more, the VFR1200x made 750 mile days reasonable effortless on my recent fears trip out to Sturgis, and back.
This is my first time with 2 bikes. The goal for this one is to ride it cheap.
I like my brothers 2001 on permanent loan
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