struan80 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hello all, New here from Scotland. Just traded in my CBR650F for a 2010 VFR1200. Pick up this Saturday, can't wait :) A bit of a spur of the moment purchase, fell in love instantly on a test ride. No research, read reviews or anything about this bike, so will be eagerly beavering over these forums. This is her, white, lots of white. with more white panniers and top box. Some people think my new bike is ugly, some people ehh! :D http://www.twowheels.co.uk/used/details.php?bike=3732 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2015 Welcome to the asylum (we are crazy for VFRs and motorcycle riding). Your new machine looks fabulous. I really like the white. Even if it's not the fastest color. (That would be red.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ScottJ Posted June 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hello struan80, Glad to see you make it over to VFRD. You'll find lots of information on your new (new to you) 1200 here. This is a very well run forum and I think you'll enjoy it. Sorry you had to give up your CBR but, for what you were looking for in a motorcycle you probably made the right choice. Oh, by the way, you know me as Fokker over on the CBR site. Enjoy!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2015 WELCOME !!!! Roll On .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarantzManiac Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Love your new white knight! Enjoy her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted June 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2015 Welcome! Ok so, you must be friends with Ewing Mcgregor, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good on ya, laddie Looks fabu ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struan80 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hello struan80, Glad to see you make it over to VFRD. You'll find lots of information on your new (new to you) 1200 here. This is a very well run forum and I think you'll enjoy it. Sorry you had to give up your CBR but, for what you were looking for in a motorcycle you probably made the right choice. Oh, by the way, you know me as Fokker over on the CBR site. Enjoy!... Yes , thanks for directing me here Scott/Fokker. Thanks to everyone for the welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2015 Welcome and congrats. Most people comment on how great the bike is. Cheers! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2015 Welcome to VFRD! Had a couple of wee drams to celebrate your new bike last night.... Edinburgh a really nice city, well most parts anyway. Lived in Dean Village for 3 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted June 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2015 best color for this bike! Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrypz Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Welcome! How do yo compare the 650 and the VFR? (I looked at both while shopping. The VFR was the bike I fell in love with) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2015 Pick up in less than 24 hours now. Excited?? We want a first real ride report. Enjoy you lucky son of a gun!! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted June 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2015 You'll love her, but the list of things you'll want to buy for her will grow and grow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted June 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2015 Nice score with the luggage. Looks great. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Welcome to VFRD and to your new ride!!! BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struan80 Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks again. Got the bike today a day early. Very happy, sun was shining as well. Bike is more top heavy than the CBR 650F, similar riding position, feels light though once going, has more power everywhere, slipper clutch, feels like a proper chunk of a bike. Corners very well once going, not so good on very tight corners. Fit and finish of the VFR are different class to CBR. Upgrade for me was simply I wanted panniers, top box, better for my wife as pillion and an engine that didn't need to rev to death. Been out for a long ride tonight and love it, even the exhaust, though it is a bit very quiet at low revs. Need to remember those boxes when filtering! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted June 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2015 I rode with a guy that was on one of those and got that bike through some tight stuff in a hurry. Just know that it an do it, if need be. The girl is up to the task. I scaped a peg with a knee out and this guy barely shifted his arse in the seat. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struan80 Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Yes, she'll be fine, just getting used to her. Pride of place amongst the rest, Just got R1 yesterday back from garage, not ridden her yet either. Don't know what to ride! Tough life :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted June 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2015 Your killing me! that collection is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted June 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2015 You certainly have my sympathies with that garage. Welcome to VFRD from Cali. Bike looks incredible in white, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer LangoPTC Posted July 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2015 Great looking bike. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericbthomas22 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Ugly to some, but it's an awesome bike! ! .. Sent from my SM-N915V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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