toro1

Sometimes, just because you can. Doesn’t mean you should.

I don't know... I'd love to, but I'm too damn cheap to spend that kind of $$$ on a ten year old bike. I think it would be fun as hell, but for $2k more then the KIT I can be on a new CBR 1000.

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To each his own, I guess. The 6th-gen was made from '02-'09, so you could easily bolt this kit onto a showroom fresh bike if you wanted to. I'm hoping to drop the price of the kit down well below $5k, which for an existing VFR owner packages literbike+ power with already outstanding versatility.

Bottom line: If you want excellent handling, outstanding power, light weight, and true sportbike ergonomics, by all means seek out a modern literbike (owning a 2008 GSX-R1000, I'm fully aware of the benefits & drawbacks). If you love everything about the VFR but just wish it had more power, then give this kit some consideration.

These are the bar risers I came up with, though I guess they could work as connecting rods or suspension links in a pinch

what kind of truck is that in the background? 56 ford panel?

'55 Chevy Sedan Delivery, ex-track car. It's my pop's. Has a 540ci BBC with a 5-speed. Not running yet, but it will be fun.