14thumper Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 51 minutes ago, Rambler358 said: The low mileage Interceptor that's over by me is in white. You might want to call and get the specifics on it - price, mileage, etc. Thank you for the tip! I did check on that one but it's a standard. I think everyone here convinced me to park a Deluxe in my garage. I like the red, nothing wrong with it. Although, it seems to be a little orange in pictures but I haven't seen one in person so I can't really judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted December 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 23, 2016 17 minutes ago, 14thumper said: Thank you for the tip! I did check on that one but it's a standard. I think everyone here convinced me to park a Deluxe in my garage. I like the red, nothing wrong with it. Although, it seems to be a little orange in pictures but I haven't seen one in person so I can't really judge. It has gone a bit toward orange. Interestingly, when I was checking out Ducatis at the IMS a couple of years ago, some of them started going a bit orange too. Not nearly as orange as what Shoei has been referring to as red this year and last. A couple of years ago even the Techwick t-shirts that EMS was billing as red were so orange that I returned them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Thank you for the tip! I did check on that one but it's a standard. Sorry about that, I thought it was a DLX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 007 Posted December 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 24, 2016 Life is too short to ride bikes that don't inspire passion. The V4 does that in a way that other bikes simply can't match and I am willing to forgive it for lack of outright speed, corner carving, and touring capabilities in comparison to more focused machines in each of those categories. The beauty of the VFR is its jack of all trades nature lifted even higher with aftermarket support to help you meet your needs with farkles to improve capability in any of those categories (some provided by VFRD forum members). Want more power? Supercharge it. Want more touring? Add Heli-bars or LSL bar risers, peg lowering kit, MRA X-creen. Want to carve corners? Multiple suspension upgrade options are available. I have chosen a combination that suits my needs and I'm sure you will, too, as long as you don't set unrealistic expectations. If the heavy clutch pull is a deal breaker, you may not be happy with it, but I'm sure somebody has re-worked the clutch master cylinder to solve this problem, too. If not, somebody probably will if you ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Supercharge it? You say that like I can just pull up a web page and have one at my door next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 There is no Helibars option for the 8th gen currently. Best option right now is one of the bar riser options Motopumps has. I've got the 1.25" risers, and they're great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 26, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 26, 2016 On 12/24/2016 at 7:42 PM, Rambler358 said: There is no Helibars option for the 8th gen currently. Best option right now is one of the bar riser options Motopumps has. I've got the 1.25" risers, and they're great for me. Or the 800X Crossrunner (I am aware it is not available in the US) which is the same engine but longer/softer suspension and adventure-style ergonomics & seating position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14thumper Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 I went down to Southern California and picked up a new leftover '14 Interceptor Deluxe on Monday. The ride back (425 miles) was uneventful and actually fairly enjoyable. Not quite as good as the FJR I used to have for freeway riding but really good for what the bike is IMO. Thanks to everyone for all the help! Your willingness to help out a VFR newbie actually played a role in my decision to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted December 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thumper, pictures or this did not happen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 4 hours ago, 14thumper said: I went down to Southern California and picked up a new leftover '14 Interceptor Deluxe on Monday. Congrats! What dealer in SoCal did you get it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Another satisfied customer! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14thumper Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 6 hours ago, Rambler358 said: Congrats! What dealer in SoCal did you get it from? I picked it up from Mountain Motorsports in Ontario. They made it fairly easy for me although I had to remind them it comes with the seat cowl and I also had to wait for them to find the battery cover. I got a 4 year warranty extension through Honda as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted December 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2016 On 12/24/2016 at 2:42 PM, Rambler358 said: There is no Helibars option for the 8th gen currently. Best option right now is one of the bar riser options Motopumps has. I've got the 1.25" risers, and they're great for me. Heli Bar is currently working on them. Hopefully in 2017? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 6 minutes ago, deltaboxii said: Heli Bar is currently working on them. Hopefully in 2017? Well that's good news. How did you find this out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted December 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2016 Heli bar posted something out to their customers looking for a test mule to mock up the bars. This was several months ago now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler358 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, deltaboxii said: Heli bar posted something out to their customers looking for a test mule to mock up the bars. This was several months ago now. But as far as I know, they haven't yet gotten an 8th gen VFR to develop the bars yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted December 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 27, 2016 Might be worth messaging them and see where they are at with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 THAT is a pretty motorcycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ragtop Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted December 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2016 8 hours ago, 14thumper said: I picked it up from Mountain Motorsports in Ontario. They made it fairly easy for me although I had to remind them it comes with the seat cowl and I also had to wait for them to find the battery cover. I got a 4 year warranty extension through Honda as well. She's a beauty Thumper! You'll be glad you got the deluxe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14thumper Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 A couple quick questions.... 1. I want to order the quick shifter but I see two parts #'s. Does it matter which I order? Is one a newer version? 2. I removed the lower left side fairing to have a look and noticed some coolant leaked. Is this a common known issue with a brand new Interceptor or should I take it into the dealer (ugh, hate them touching my bikes...)? I have pics below, coolant level appears ok in reservoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Nelix Posted December 30, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 30, 2016 Take it back, ask them to fit the quickshifter labour free to compensate you for the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 30, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Nelix said: Take it back, ask them to fit the quickshifter labour free to compensate you for the hassle. I like the cut of this man's jib! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14thumper Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Update, I checked with my local dealer and they felt the host clamps were simply a little loose so I tightened them up, cleaned the area and I'll keep an eye on it. Anyone know about the quick shifter? Which part # should I order between the two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer windyrun Posted December 31, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted December 31, 2016 i'm no mechanic, but that lower hose nearest the residue looks askew and not clamped properly to the pipe . it also looks like the leak is coming from the gasket connection between the two metal parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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