Matthewj85 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hi everybody, the name's Matt and I'm from the South West of England. As the title suggests, I have owned a red 2002 VTEC model for one week now! I had been thinking of changing my daily transport as I recently moved a couple of miles further away from work, and the KTM Duke 125 wasn't quite cutting it on the short section of dual carriageway (after so long, full throttle for most of the 5 miles gets boring). Yes, I know it isn't the longest of commutes either! The second factor is that the gate into my garden is only 740 mm wide and the KTM is over 800 mm including mirrors which do not fold in... I'm sure many of you know that if you fold the mirrors in, the VFR is 735 mm wide... Perfect! I wasn't going to get anything over 400-500cc, but then something caught my eye. Red body, black wheels, exotic engine and oh how I've always longed for a single sided swingarm! *drool* Deposit down, test ride booked the following Saturday, the week couldn't pass fast enough. After a few hours of riding, and haggling to get more trade-in value for the Duke, I left to sleep on the decision and do a little more research. After riding home again on 15 bhp, I didn't really need to sleep on it and I called up as soon as I could to confirm the purchase! Anyway, I have used a motorcycle to get to work most days over the last 5 years so the VFR will be my daily commuter, 10 miles per day, 5 days per week with the occasional longer ride over to Wales or the the South with friends (now I can keep up with them ) Am thoughly enjoying the ride and it's like nothing I've ever risen before. This is my 4th bike, with two being 125s and the other big bike being an Aprilia Pegaso 650. Pics to show it did happen... I plan for a few minor mods and will probably have a few technical questions, but so far the rest of the forums have helped loads in the initial decision and given me a great insight into the great times I'll have with this bike in the future! Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer V-FORE Posted August 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 23, 2014 Looks Good, Congratulations! may you enjoy many miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted August 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 23, 2014 Nice, and you got the fast color. Good thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted August 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 23, 2014 WELCOME from the "WORLD FAMOUS DRAGON" and where silver rules !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 23, 2014 Welcome to VFRD from across the north sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Congrats on your new bike...I also have a 02.....Heli bars and a better screen really makes a HUGE difference. Ride safe and ATGATT . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Conedodger Posted August 24, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 24, 2014 Nice! You'll be seeking out the "Long Way Home" from work now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewj85 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Nice! You'll be seeking out the "Long Way Home" from work now. Did that yesterday! Finished work an hour early so added 45 mins to my journey home. Win win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I had an 03 until may this year when a cager took me out. Just replaced it with a '14 this week. Your 02 looks even better than my very well cared for 03. Main difference being my peg feelers were ground to nubs long ago ;) You will love that bike, take care of it and it will serve you well. The 6th gen bikes are awesome. Congratulations on your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewj85 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 In all the docs passed over in the sale there is one letter to a previous owner stating a recall for 'Oil cooler pipe oil leak'. This work has been done, but there's no evidence of any other recall work on this bike. I will investigate and ensure it's had any required work done. It does look like its been looked after well. Unfortunately I ride all year round in any weather, so it might not look this good after another 10 years! P.s. My first bike, a Honda CLR125 CityFly was wrecked by being hit by a car. Always wanted to return to a Honda since then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Call any Honda dealer with yo Vin# and they should? be able to tell you of any other recalls Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted August 29, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 29, 2014 Welcome to the asylum. Fastest Color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarantzManiac Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Sweeetttt! Red is red hot too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewj85 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 I am enjoying the redness of it. I looked up the colour code under the seat yesterday to find it is Italian Red. I did have somebody liken it to the colour of a Ferrari... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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