spitvfr Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Considering it's been almost 5 years since I registered and not a single post, I figured an introduction is long overdue. Hailing from Toronto, I've been riding for a little over 30 years and owned a handful of bikes in that time. All were Hondas except my first, a YSR 50. After about 1 year or so with that, I moved on to a CBX 250 and then a VTR 250 which I owned for several years before taking the jump to a CBR 600 F4i. I loved that bike; it did everything I wanted it to and had more power than I would ever use. However, 2003 rolled around and the all new CRB 600RR debuted. Just on looks alone, I had to have one so I traded my 2 year old F4i in for a sexy, black RR. Fast forward to one fateful day in 2014 when I had an accident with it which unfortunately wrote the ol' girl off. I had always wanted a VFR and looking back, the VTEC was probably the bike I should have bought in 2003 instead of the RR as it just suits my needs better. I bought an '02 in the spring of 2015 and have really enjoyed it's performance. It goes like stink, more confidence inspiring in the corners and it's fully loaded with luggage - no more back-pack! With all that said though, it does have it's issues. I hate the linked brakes and I could also live without the VTEC simply because of the added complexity for valve checks. I do have to admit; that jolt at 6700 RPM does put a grin on my face! Also I've had a couple of common problems with it. Last year I had both the reg / rec and stator fail on me which I've since replaced and this year it sounds like the front CCT has worn. I have a new unit sitting in my garage waiting to be installed, I just need to find the time. On top of those issues, I've recently experienced 2 others that are complete mysteries I can't for the life of me figure out. I thought the wisdom here at VFRD might be able to help and I should at least give myself a proper intro before spamming the forums with the drama my lovely Viff has been giving me lately. See you on the boards! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted July 12, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted July 12, 2019 "Welcome" !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted July 17, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2019 Welcome to the asylum spitvfr from The Land Of Interesting Weather. We would love to see a pic of your machine to prove you are not a figment of out imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 19, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted July 19, 2019 Welcome to VFRD from across the pond Post your questions in the relvant section and for sure you will be served Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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