Back to the fold!

[tyrroneous]

I needed another project like I needed a hole in the head, but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to own another 6th gen.  So I did a thing this past weekend and bought a non-runner from a member of VFRd that was posted for sale a few hours from me.  

 

Anyway, I'm excited to potentially (assuming I get it running) be back on a VFR.  I had originally sold my '02 VFR that I had put 52,000 miles on to get into sportier MCs.  After stints on a Buell 1125R and Triumph Daytona 675 and three spinal fusions in my neck, I could no longer ride sport bikes for long stints ( I SPORT-toured on both of those bikes).  So the Daytona was sold in favor of a Triumph Tiger 1050, my current ride, which I really like except for the poor wind management. 

 

The VFR I purchased has very low miles.  The tank has some rust in it that will need to be addressed but other than that, I think it will just be things like new tires and a refresh of fluids to get her back on the road.  I'll most likely start a refurb thread here once I get into it.  

[leeo45]

Welcome back Ty!   Nice looking bike.  Hope it is an easy refurb.   I'm still riding my '01 in addition to numerous other bikes, although right now I am in the process of replacing the VFR thermostat (again).

[tyrroneous]

On 12/8/2025 at 2:36 PM, leeo45 said:

Welcome back Ty!   Nice looking bike.  Hope it is an easy refurb.   I'm still riding my '01 in addition to numerous other bikes, although right now I am in the process of replacing the VFR thermostat (again).

Oh man!  Its good to hear from you Lee and I'm glad to hear that you are still putting miles on that '01.