SpookyDriver Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 A few months ago, I found this new, old-stock 2014 VFR at a nearby Honda dealer. It was still in the shipping crate and offered at a very hefty discount from the original MSRP, so I brought it home. Since I'm a tall guy, I installed risers and lowered pegs. I also added an Arrow exhaust and Power Commander V. I have ordered a new shock/spring and will have the forks rebuilt later this summer to accommodate my weight. I recently did a 1k mile trip with it and the suspension was my only real complaint. It's a great daily bike and fits nicely between my track bikes and dual-sports. I'm pretty happy with it, especially considering the price. I know there are quite a few of these bikes languishing around dealer warehouses in the US, so there are bargains to be had if you can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VifferJ Posted May 15, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2021 Congrats SD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 16, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted May 16, 2021 She's a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Congrats on your new 8th gen! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Me Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 That's nice... congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchlepRock Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeePee Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Why fit a power commander ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyDriver Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 2 hours ago, BeePee said: Why fit a power commander ? Adding a PC has made a noticeable improvement on all my FI bikes since the manufacturers always tune the fuel/air ratio very lean to meet emissions regulations. Increasing airflow with intake and/or exhaust mods only exacerbates the issue and a PC allows you or your tuner to compensate for the difference. Of course, you can achieve the same results with chip tuning, but I prefer to use the PC since it's easier to revert back to stock if you sell the bike later. On the VFR, the PC uncorked 3.9hp and 4.2tq while smoothing out the power delivery all the way through the powerband. Adding the Arrow and retuning added an additional 4.7hp and 4.1tq according to my tuner's dyno. The power increase is noticeable, but the difference in throttle response and power delivery is what I enjoy most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 16, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2021 Congratulations on your new machine. You obviously have great taste in mc's. Take care and safe riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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