I think it's the right section for a farewell

[DrErgal]

Hello folks,

 

I do apologize for what I'm about to write.
I betrayed the cause 😁
Yes, I did.
I knew it deeper in my gut, but I never wanted to admit: VFR G5 is a fantastic machine, indeed, and it's probably one of the most noble bike ever but in the end it doesn't win me over.

During my tuning setup I worked to get the VFR more sporty, more radical, more visceral; something that a VFR definitely isn't.

 

Then, a month ago, I had the occasion to go out for a ride with this old wreck:

 

Not so old (2003) but in very poor maintenance conditions: timing chain tensioners about to fail (as well as what happens with G6), repainted and crashed, with left side fairing scratched and footpeg bent down, VERY BAD electrical jobs on the tail lights... IN SHORT, THAT SUCKED.

 

But guys... I fell love at the first corner ❤️
This bike, probably one of the last carbureted big bikes, gives a purely mechanical connection with its pilot, something rough and ancestral.
I decided with no hesitation: I traded an even exchange with my VFR, with no expenses for me (any bureaucratic fee on the previous owner) and I took it in my garage.

Dismantled...

...and renewed taking inspiration by what done on the VFR (coil conversion, for example)
here's how it is now:

 

And much much more is coming (exhaust brackets by my design, footpegs, suspensions upgrade, overall lightening, etc). This bike gave me enthusiasm again, so it definitely worth the step.
I'm sorry to leave the VFR, but this bike better matches my current idea of riding: I have no longer time and possibility for long rides, I can only take the bike out for a short and intense gallops (1h max), and the VTR makes it beautifully.

I want to thank you all for the inspiration and support you gave me.
This community is a rare thing on the net; I'm glad I met you.

 

THANK YOU

[jim v]

Ride what you like, like what you ride

 

Hope it treats you well and gives you many smiles. And start a thread in the non-VFR section, I'd like to see how you modify it

[DrErgal]

On 7/21/2025 at 2:58 PM, jim v said:

Hope it treats you well and gives you many smiles.

That's exactly the key: the "smiles-per-gallon" ratio 🙂
I'm going to take possession of the non-VFR section, then 😎

[vfrcapn]

Hope you'll stick around, you're a wealth of knowledge and would like to see what you do with it, the gentleman's RVT. 

[St. Stephen]

No shame Doctor, looks like you've got a great bike that you like best. If ownership of a VFR was a requirement to enjoy and contribute to VFRD I'd have been ousted eight years ago!

 

Hey, it's a Honda with a V engine, close enough. Congratulations!

[FromMaine]

37 minutes ago, vfrcapn said:

Hope you'll stick around, you're a wealth of knowledge and would like to see what you do with it, the gentleman's RVT. 

My thoughts also.

[DrErgal]

Guys, you move me ❤️
Thanks, really thanks!
I enjoyed this place, I like to stay here, and it will be a pleasure to keep bothering you with my rants 😁

I must confess: this exchange is the reason of my silence of the last weeks 🫢

[mello dude]

Yes... DrErgal, please stick around. While this is mostly a VFR site, in general we like all motorcycles! There are many posts about other non-VFR bikes and we are a sponge for them all. 

Keep posting! 

[Terry]

I am very fond of the VTR and owned one for about 30,000km. Hard to beat the low-end torque and such a lovely engine to cruise long miles on. For me the let down was the fuel range and also high pegs but the bike has a charming simplicity. I added an Ohlins shock, Gold Valves and new springs up front, CBR954 callipers and master and some manual CCTs; the VTRs have a real reputation for bending valves in the front head if the auto CCT lets go. I hope you have many happy km ahead of you.

[squirrelman]

rich ppl have alot of choices

[HispanicSlammer]

9 hours ago, DrErgal said:

Guys, you move me ❤️
Thanks, really thanks!
I enjoyed this place, I like to stay here, and it will be a pleasure to keep bothering you with my rants 😁

I must confess: this exchange is the reason of my silence of the last weeks 🫢

I haven't owned a vfr for two years now. I have 2 KTMs one is great the other is a POS...lol. I got old and even the VFR was uncomfortable for the first hour I rode it. Knees and back trouble. The KTMs have a more upright ergo, stretched out legs a bit more. 

[Ughandi]

You are more than welcome to stick around. You, among others here, have excellent tribal knowledge that will still be useful! 

And besides... I'd like to keep up on what you'll be machining next for your new whip!