Member Contributer badelman Posted January 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hello all. been posting for a little while but felt compelled to do the right thing and at least go ahead and introduce myself. I'm Barry.. live in Austin, TX. A real estate broker by trade. I bought my 2007 RWB just this last year. I've had my cycle license since I was 16 years of age (44 now). My first bike was a Honda Rebel 250. I rode that in high school. I then graduated up to a 1987 black and red Honda Hurricane 600. It was my main transportation for years. I went down on it at 99MPH after being clocked by an officer at 160. Got it out of salvage an rebuilt it. Wrecked a couple more times. Always wore a helmet... thank GOD. I probably rode last at around age 20 when my cane was stolen. I've always loved Honda's as my Grandfather owned Matteson Southwest Honda in Kerrville, TX. When I was a boy I used to go out and watch my Uncle practice motor cross behind the shop off of Hwy 27/39 and compete in local events. So.. years later.... after raising 3 daughters (just sent the youngest off to college) and maintaining a marriage for 20+ years it was time to get back to some ME stuff. I'll never forget walking into Dream Machines of Austin and seeing this very bike: Man.. this was the one! A sport tourer that was sporty like my cane and something the wife could ride on with me!! Note the powder coated blue rims (rare?), calipers, bar ends and such. I told the sales guy I'd be back. I came back a week later and it was GONE. However... I took a look in Craigslist and searched for another VFR. I made a mistake by not checking the box that says "only ads with pictures" as I would usually do. To my shock an RWB 2007 25th Anniversary VFR800 came up. I wouldn't have seen it without the mistake as there were no pictures. Long story short... I went out to see it and he asked if I wanted to ride it.. END OF STORY.... I love this bike with all the Honda racing colors. Those large yellow wings on the side remind me of my Grandpa, Buster Matteson. My goal is to keep this one forever if possible. I'll baby it and upgrade it and have a blast on it. My wife loves it too. We ride together often and I picked up the Corbin with backrest just for her. Here's a picture of Tara ready to ride: Here's a pic of me with Grandma in Hunt, TX after a day trip there to see her: Love this bike.. love this forum. I'd love to ride with some of you sometime. Still learning the ropes and gettin' the rust out.. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted January 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 Welcome from another Texan. You've got a sharp-looking bike. You've probably already seen what your bike looks like with white wheels, but in case you haven't, here you go. I think Honda should have done this at the factory. I also think they should have powder coated the swing arm black to match the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer badelman Posted January 30, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 Welcome from another Texan. You've got a sharp-looking bike. You've probably already seen what your bike looks like with white wheels, but in case you haven't, here you go. I think Honda should have done this at the factory. Nice!! Agree AND.. This is on the plans..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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