Member Contributer V-FORE Posted July 30, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2016 Woo Hoo I am in the majority! Physically old, Mentally an infant : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeffyjeff Posted July 31, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2016 Being solidly in the "baby boomer" generation, I can honestly say that riding my VFR is my fountain of youth. Nothing makes me feel 19 again like a spirited ride. The kicker is that my son rides a Harley. That's how dysfunctional my family has become! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Love this thread.... All so true.... Not really sure how being 60 should feel, but when I'm on my bike I feel a shit load younger with a ear ta ear grin.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 These were not the results I expected when creating this thread. Being 58 myself, it's nice to see I'm in the majority of the rider ages here. So for those riders in the last 2 groups, does the bike's egos fit you well for longer or touring type rides - or have you modified the ergos (Heli-bars, peg lowering, etc.) to better fit you? I bought a new '03 VFR and had it for a year before trading it in for a '04 ST1300. I traded it in then because the ST was better suited for 2-up riding which my wife wanted to do. But I loved that VFR and added Heli-bars and a Corbin seat - at 6'1" with a 33" inseam, the bike then fit me perfectly and comfortably. Now I'm getting ready to pick up a new 2015 VFR and I'm thinking I'll be needing the bar risers for sure. I'm ordering the Honda risers, but I also plan on getting the 1.25" risers being sold by a member here. So I'm curious how the bike's ergos fit the 45+ age riders here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I've owned VFRs since '06 - at the ripe old age of 23. 32 these days, so definitely on the young end. If you like going far and going fast there's no better alternative. Jury's out on whether I'll make it to the next age bracket haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted August 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 1, 2016 From 1993 to 2008. The 03 was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted August 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 2016-07-26 at 3:27 PM, mello dude said: Getting older is inevitable, growing up is optional Peter Pan has always been my biggest hero: Never Grow Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpwr Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 If I had only known, would have owned a motorcycle many, many, many years before I made the mid-life plunge in 2008. Have just entered the majority age group in this poll. so much lost time to make up for ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atx Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 This needs more polling IMO, like age, number of bikes, age of bikes, DIY or dealer serviced, commuter/tourer/racer/coffeegetter, garage kept/outside kept :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeffyjeff Posted August 3, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 3, 2016 On 8/1/2016 at 4:31 PM, Rambler358 said: These were not the results I expected when creating this thread. Being 58 myself, it's nice to see I'm in the majority of the rider ages here. So for those riders in the last 2 groups, does the bike's egos fit you well for longer or touring type rides - or have you modified the ergos (Heli-bars, peg lowering, etc.) to better fit you? I bought a new '03 VFR and had it for a year before trading it in for a '04 ST1300. I traded it in then because the ST was better suited for 2-up riding which my wife wanted to do. But I loved that VFR and added Heli-bars and a Corbin seat - at 6'1" with a 33" inseam, the bike then fit me perfectly and comfortably. Now I'm getting ready to pick up a new 2015 VFR and I'm thinking I'll be needing the bar risers for sure. I'm ordering the Honda risers, but I also plan on getting the 1.25" risers being sold by a member here. So I'm curious how the bike's ergos fit the 45+ age riders here. 2000 VFR fifth gen, stock ergos, no mods. Came to the VFR from a Honda Pacific Coast (definitely an upright riding position.) I like the riding position of the VFR. Done several 600 mile, 13 hour+ days on my bike. Not saying I didn't feel it by the end of the day, but not enough to make me want to go out and buy risers, aftermarket seat, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 10 minutes ago, jeffyjeff said: 2000 VFR fifth gen, stock ergos, no mods. Came to the VFR from a Honda Pacific Coast (definitely an upright riding position.) I like the riding position of the VFR. Done several 600 mile, 13 hour+ days on my bike. Not saying I didn't feel it by the end of the day, but not enough to make me want to go out and buy risers, aftermarket seat, etc. Good to hear. I'd guess you don't have any back pain issues or such. I get some minor back pain when hunched over for a time (gardening, shoveling, etc.), so that's why I went with the risers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I have arthritis in my back (at only 28, I'm not looking forward to old age), I have to plan my life around it and always careful how I move, but I've never found the riding position to be hard on my back. After about 80 minutes, though, my ass is starting to really bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer slo1 Posted August 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2016 at 56 years young, I prefer the position on 4th or 5th gen with heli's over the too upright fz09 (for sale). But I must say, the fjr1300 (sold) had ideal iron butt ergo's. Many 1000+ mile days on it, but a tad heavy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted August 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2016 12 hours ago, jhenley17 said: I have arthritis in my back (at only 28, I'm not looking forward to old age), I have to plan my life around it and always careful how I move, but I've never found the riding position to be hard on my back. After about 80 minutes, though, my ass is starting to really bother me. I have the same back problem but at much more than 28 y. o. I feel for you man. I found a good chiropractor (rare thing) and she did wonders. Don't go under the knife until you can't live another day with it. The stock riding position is good for my back and likely would be for anyone if they built up core and leg muscles. I think Honda did a great job, at least for me of designing the ergos on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted August 16, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2016 At 5 foot seven inches, this 2001 in stock form fits me well. It takes a little time in the spring to build my core back up but once in shape it actually improves my bad back issues. At 67, 500 mi days are rare but 300 comes pretty easy. But being retired, I'm in no hurry, so shorter days are just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyA Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 60 and retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted October 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2016 I wonder how many VFR riders are 40? I wonder, because there's no "40" in the options! ("Senior moment" on the part of the OP?) I was reading about Ben Bostrom's recent finish of the Kona Ironman triathalon (the world's toughest and most prestigious such event--entry by qualification only), which he did in part as a tribute to his late training partner, Dave Mirra, and noticed that the oldest finisher this year was EIGHTY THREE years old: A Japanese guy called Hiromu Inada. Way to grow old, Hiromu-san! Anyway, I've decided that I shall henceforth be counting my birthdays by tens, which means I intend to stay "about 50" for the next nine years. Who says I can't? Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2016 53............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 59 and have been on VFRs since 2008. You don't stop because you get old, you get old because you stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted October 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2016 Everyone always calls my VFRs old man bikes, but I just think that they don't have as refined of taste is all. :D I'm early 30s and wouldn't really consider any other motorbike at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC36Rider Posted October 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2016 7 hours ago, thtanner said: Everyone always calls my VFRs old man bikes, but I just think that they don't have as refined of taste is all. :D Well said young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TedJake Posted October 14, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2016 54 and on my 2nd stock 6th gen. Like many, started on a Kawasaki G5 100, then shipped overseas and bought a new '83 Yamaha 750 Seca, then a '76 Yamaha XT500. Loooong dry spell until I could get the VFR I'd been drooling over for years. Best.Money.I.Ever.Spent. Am younger now than when I first threw a leg over it. At times wish I could pop wheelies or had a quicker start, but it's exactly as fast as I need it to be, and can ride as long as my two touring brothers with a BMW R1200RT and FJR1300, and I look cooler doing it, lol. I am averaging about 10,000 miles a year - I have a short commute but ride at every opportunity. A brother and I always make a good long (1200-1500 mile) ride every year and I hate pulling in the driveway at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted October 14, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2016 32 minutes ago, TedJake said: 54 and on my 2nd stock 6th gen. Like many, started on a Kawasaki G5 100, then shipped overseas and bought a new '83 Yamaha 750 Seca, then a '76 Yamaha XT500. Loooong dry spell until I could get the VFR I'd been drooling over for years. Best.Money.I.Ever.Spent. Am younger now than when I first threw a leg over it. At times wish I could pop wheelies or had a quicker start, but it's exactly as fast as I need it to be, and can ride as long as my two touring brothers with a BMW R1200RT and FJR1300, and I look cooler doing it, lol. I am averaging about 10,000 miles a year - I have a short commute but ride at every opportunity. A brother and I always make a good long (1200-1500 mile) ride every year and I hate pulling in the driveway at the end. Those were the days! Poppin' a wheelie wearing bell bottom jeans, no helmet and no license! I always felt like a total hooligan. It's amazing I survived it. As for the VFR - they think it's an "old man's bike" - that is until they hear it. Then they all want to know what it is. He who laughs last laughs best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiutis Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 33 and with almost 30k miles under my belt between my 03 and 14 vfrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dustin Posted October 14, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2016 33 this month. Took me 11 motorcycles before I finally figured out that I should own a VFR. I sure do like it! Incidentally, I bought mine on my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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