Guest BarneyFife Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hey guys. I am looking to get a 09 VFR. I have always been a CBR1000 guy but have aged a few years. Do you all think an old school super sport guy could find the same level of enjoyment on a VFR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer midlifeVFR Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 Sure can. Welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I am not in the club yet Midlife but really thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 You won't be flying the front end of a VFR as easily but you sure will last a lot longer in the saddle. I'm past most of the moto shenanigans now-a-days but can't hop on a Goldwing or a HD yet. The VFR is a great fit for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 You definitely won't catch me on an HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 If you can take pulling over and waiting a few minutes for the CBR young squids to catch up, the VFR is a good bike for you. Give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have a couple of friends that ride VFRs and they keep up with the CBRs just fine. In fact THEY are a little hard to keep up with. I am planning on riding one of the VFRs in a couple weeks to try it out. I am looking forward to the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 welcome reread wat vfrcapn wrote...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 Yup - you'll love it. Love your screen name - I wonder how many here don't know where it comes from . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer auggius Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 I'm old enough to know... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 WELCOME from the Dragon .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I am sure a few of us remember good old Barney. I have always been a big fan and just watch a few episodes of the Andy Griffith Show the other day. Thanks for the replies guys. Keep them coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 28, 2014 Welcome to the asylum. Post up some pics if you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Midlife, I have a 2005 VFR and it really is a great bike. Even though I weigh too much for the stock suspension, it is still really fun in the twistys and I don't have much issue keeping up with even liter bikes in the canyons. Sure they may leave me on a straightaway, and yes, on a track they would probably lose me, but I've run with Ducati, BMW, Suzuki and Honda in canyons and have either stayed right with them or kept them in sight. This was tight stuff and more open roads. Plus, I just rode my VFR from southern California to Nashville. Then on Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway and back to Nashville. That was a 400+ mile day and the trip to Nashville was over 2000! I did four 500 plus mile days. I'm not saying this to be boastful. Rather to point out that the VFR is a real all around bike. Rail it in the canyons or run it all day on the tarmac. She's ready and willing for either! I don't know how tall you are, but I'm 6'2" or about two meters tall and I was still able to do this in relative comfort, my knees being the only real sore point, but usually only after quite a few miles. Buy the bike, you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I've got a decent sports bike, but I still enjoy my VFR plenty. If you find the suspension too soft as standard, you can always improve it too. The VFR would have no trouble keeping up with litre bikes except on straights - if they're really trying. You'll like the V4 too, every owner does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted July 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 10, 2014 Midlife, I have a 2005 VFR and it really is a great bike. Even though I weigh too much for the stock suspension, it is still really fun in the twistys and I don't have much issue keeping up with even liter bikes in the canyons. Sure they may leave me on a straightaway, and yes, on a track they would probably lose me, but I've run with Ducati, BMW, Suzuki and Honda in canyons and have either stayed right with them or kept them in sight. This was tight stuff and more open roads. Plus, I just rode my VFR from southern California to Nashville. Then on Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway and back to Nashville. That was a 400+ mile day and the trip to Nashville was over 2000! I did four 500 plus mile days. I'm not saying this to be boastful. Rather to point out that the VFR is a real all around bike. Rail it in the canyons or run it all day on the tarmac. She's ready and willing for either! I don't know how tall you are, but I'm 6'2" or about two meters tall and I was still able to do this in relative comfort, my knees being the only real sore point, but usually only after quite a few miles. Buy the bike, you won't be disappointed. Get BLS or some other peg lowering blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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