timmythecop Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Got ahead of myself and talked here about riding my 6th gen. Well here it is. Kanadian Ken pressured me into buying this bike, maybe because he has recently seen my 5th gen. It is a 2002, with all the goodies and suspension work. I realize buying a 6th gen in 2018 isnt hot news, but I though I could drum up some inter-generational conversation. I rode this bike hard yesterday, in fact I planned on a long sedate getting to know you period, and that went away really fast. My first impression was that it was refined and good, but the motor was no where near as good as a 5th gen. I did note however that it seemed to pick up revs quickly and likes being in the higher revs. About halfway through the dragon, it started to remind me of my 5th gen. If it stays in VTec, the motors are alike. The difference was in the aforementioned refinement. It felt like somebody set up my 5th gen absolutely perfectly, and I was riding on my best of best days. Even so, it was just easier for a lack of a better term to ride. In summation, I really really liked it. This was the first time I rode a 6th gen for m ore that a mile and I now know what you 6th gen guys were on about. I have a death trap and a not-death trap. And while my 5th gen is my all time number 1 bike that i heart long time, the not-death trap is extreme groovy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanengineer Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I like the suspension and ABS of the 6th enough over the gear whine of the gen 5 that it made me buy a 6th gen. Dealing with VTEC is annoying but it’s a great bike for sporty riding for sure! Welcome to the forum 🙂. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Of course it’s well mannered, it’s Canadian.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanadianKen Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 For the record - no pressure was ever involved. I was messaged from Timmy that he was buying this bike - stealing it away from my son..... lol. Great bike - you’re gonna love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 17, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2018 Sweet ride. Sixth gens do have many good attributes, VTEC not at the top of the list for many of us. They also have a bad habit of chain-smoking stators as was evident in Custer last week. I do prefer my 6th gen for long haul rides vs the 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cogswell said: I do prefer my 6th gen for long haul rides vs the 5th. I am making the 6th gen my sport- TOURING bike and my 5th gen will be a SPORT-touring bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VARIABLE9 Posted July 17, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2018 Nice. Lookin good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sfdownhill Posted July 17, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2018 58 minutes ago, timmythecop said: I am making the 6th gen my sport- TOURING bike and my 5th gen will be a SPORT-touring bike. Ah, the subtle use of punctuation. Great looking motorcycle, Timmy. It's such a delight when you swing a leg over a bike expecting just another ride, then as the turns accumulate, you find yourself grinning silly and humming a little motorcycle racer's tune in your helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 17, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer y2kvfr Posted July 17, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2018 What's been done to it, Timmy? Boingers? Brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted July 17, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2018 Congrats! Once dialed in, 6th Gen is an amazing ride. PS. All this just to have a clean bike, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 hours ago, y2kvfr said: What's been done to it, Timmy? Boingers? Brakes? K&N filter, power commander W/ Cozy's map, Staintunes, rebuilt ABS shock and cartridge emulators. All it needs are heated grips and Throttlemeisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 The rolling chassis and brakes are more betterer on the 6th gen. If it had the 5th gen motor it would be even better. It also wouldn't fry stators. Future proof that thing electrically by eliminating that useless yellow ground connector in the front subharness and add reinforcement to chassis. Here>>> https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/62525-faulty-ground-connector/&share_tid=62525&share_fid=35196&share_type=t Having had both myself I would personally consider those adjectival distinctions the other way around and place emphasis on touring for the 5th gen and sport for the 6th gen. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I know the sport and tour are backwards, but i will get use out of those gigantic bags. My 5th gen is in a bit of a state, so it will ne groovy to bring it back as light and nimble as possible, while leavibg the 6th gen alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted July 17, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2018 Way to go Timmmy!!! Love your idea to set one up as sport and the other as touring bikes. Enjoy the rides! C Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted July 18, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 18, 2018 I saw that bike recently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dgordon Posted July 18, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 18, 2018 I just love this. 🙂 6th gens need love too and are SO good. A prior 5th gen owner saying this in concert with others. Also good to see this well loved VFR staying in the family Tim. I thought you were RC51 guy? My bad if I've not kept up with all the news. Glad to hear of this pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lorne Posted July 18, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 3:58 PM, timmythecop said: My first impression was that it was refined and good, but the motor was no where near as good as a 5th gen. I did note however that it seemed to pick up revs quickly and likes being in the higher revs. Between your G5 and G6, do you notice: * any difference in vibration in the h'bars? (my '09 is coarser, and tends to put my hands to sleep - my '98 & '99 G5s never did) * any difference in gearing or shifting (the G6 have different primary and internal ratios) * any difference in riding position or comfort - assuming stock seats and bars * any difference in throttle response from zero to slightly cracked ( both my G5s felt no different than my G3, while my G6 is very twitchy at times) You can expect slightly better mileage and noticeably greater range (bigger tank) over the G5. Might I recommend Michelin Power RS or PR5 on your next tire change - imnsho, they work really well on VFRs of all generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanengineer Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 If he is going to use it at sport TOUR I would totally recommend the Road 5. All the benefits of the road 4 with solid shoulders now for hasty riding :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sfdownhill Posted July 19, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2018 On 7/17/2018 at 10:32 AM, timmythecop said: I know the sport and tour are backwards, but i will get use out of those gigantic bags. My 5th gen is in a bit of a state, so it will ne groovy to bring it back as light and nimble as possible, while leavibg the 6th gen alone. That's how Duc2V4 does it, and he's smiling all the time on either his 6th gen or his 5th. On 7/17/2018 at 6:36 AM, timmythecop said: K&N filter, power commander W/ Cozy's map, Staintunes, rebuilt ABS shock and cartridge emulators. All it needs are heated grips and Throttlemeisters. Throttlemeisters plural...one for each handlebar, and one for the butt dyno. 3 hours ago, Urbanengineer said: If he is going to use it at sport TOUR I would totally recommend the Road 5. All the benefits of the road 4 with solid shoulders now for hasty riding :). Big +1 on Road 5s. Just took a fresh set on a longish tour - the Michelins were steady through Montana thunderstorms, Arizona desert bucket-dump cloudbursts, and the chickenstrips came off somewhere in Wyoming. Never a worry, even with fully loaded luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 K&N filter, power commander W/ Cozy's map, Staintunes, rebuilt ABS shock and cartridge emulators. All it needs are heated grips and Throttlemeisters. TTC what heated grips are you going to use and have you had them before?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted July 19, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2018 Congrats Timmy. BUT it's not flat black. What the heck is happening?! First a HD job and now this. Just goes to prove anything is possible. Take care and ride safe. Missed you at the Spring Ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 19, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2018 49 minutes ago, MaxSwell said: What the heck is happening?! First a HD job and now this. Just goes to prove anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 On 7/18/2018 at 5:40 PM, Lorne said: Between your G5 and G6, do you notice: * any difference in vibration in the h'bars? (my '09 is coarser, and tends to put my hands to sleep - my '98 & '99 G5s never did) * any difference in gearing or shifting (the G6 have different primary and internal ratios) * any difference in riding position or comfort - assuming stock seats and bars * any difference in throttle response from zero to slightly cracked ( both my G5s felt no different than my G3, while my G6 is very twitchy at times) answer to all is very, very little difference. Surprising really how similar they both are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 On 7/19/2018 at 12:12 PM, duccmann said: TTC what heated grips are you going to use and have you had them before? I have always used Symtech. On my 5th Gen, I used an old heated vest controller to have a rheostat instead of the stock hi-lo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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