vtwindr Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 first post. Based in UK. Awaiting delivery of a new Black VFR800f after a longish testride swapping from a Versys 1000 and also have a lovely W650 which is a keeper going staying coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dedofnite Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hi Windr, Nice line-up! Welcome to the VF forum. Give us some pics and impressions when you get your new bike. Most of us have not had the opportunity to ride one yet. Looks like you get some good riding weather, for England anyway! I never got to ride there when I was in Europe, but I have owned two Nortons. Still have the '71 Commando. Enjoy the new V4 when you get it! Ded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 WELCOME and yeah the black is gonna look good ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Smart choice to join VFRD when you are planning to have a V4. :D Lots of pix of your ride and bike mod wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 There all sleeping !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 Welcome. Wow - is your garage gonna look good! Nice trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwindr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 thanks, this was my test ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 good day to you. whereabouts in blighty do you call home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Cool pix. Some words, may be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwindr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 I live north of Manchester on the edge of the West Penines so lots of good roads close by. This is my first VFR. Whilst the big KWak has a great engine and I suppose the VFR is a step down in that respect, the finish has been pretty grim (I do tend to ride all year, all weathers though). I also wanted a complete change, something that felt completely different and the VFR fit the bill. I also tried a new CBF650F which whilst being a nice enough bike was a bit, meh. The thing that impressed me most about the VFR was the handling compared with the big wallowy Versys. And the exhaust above 7000rpm sounds great! As the excess on the test ride was £2500 I didn't push it much but I was impressed enough to buy one. So I pick it up on July 10th. Only snag so far is I have just put my back out lifting a bicycle over a gate on the moors at the weekend so I hope I will be fit by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 The 8th gen's are gonna out sale the 7th gen's the first year . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 Welcome to VFRD from across the North Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 north of Manchester? this southern fairy says hello to you, you northern monkey get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwindr Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 There is a whole spectrum of North/South insults in UK. My Scottish mates play the trump card but at least I don't have to live in London and as far as Yorkshire goes, who won the war anyway? I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted July 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2014 Welcome to the asylum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 There is a whole spectrum of North/South insults in UK. I lose in any event as my mother is a Welsh coal miner's daughter. BUT as an upside...we are from Aberdare, where this happens once a year: only in Wales do they have Roadraces on a footpath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 3, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 3, 2014 WTH ? Don't have to go far to get buried !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwindr Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 only way to avoid the sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 didnt youall ever wonder why there is always a red dragon on ALL of my helmets? or that my vest says police in Welsh Either way, north, south or other (wales) I welcome you. This is a good spot, you'll do well here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03pqypt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted July 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2014 WTH ? Don't have to go far to get buried !!! One can be buried right where the off-track excursion comes to rest. Hold the funeral right on the spot. Also, suicide by spectating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwindr Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 I am within striking distance of N Wales and have had many a good ride there . Trouble is the local Heddlu are very keen on pulling bikers so you have to have fun within the limits. Have also had many a good weekend in South Wales as well but you're never far from a decent road in UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2014 Ah police .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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