jimbob

Welll.... I guess i sorta went to the dark side... bought a 2017 BMWR1200RS... it has the full-on dial a setting es suspension, all the electronic nanny shit, cruise control, heated grips, full luggage pkg... I have put about 9k miles on it so far and decided its a keeper.. I guess i will see how it is long term, but so far i am really pleased with it.. I found it on-line down in Escondido CA, flew down and they picked me up at the airport, and a few hours later i was riding up the glorious cali coast back to N Idaho... Hope to maybe see some of you guys on the trail somewheres, Cheers, JW

I watched my trusty 2008 leave the driveway and ride out of sight yesterday. I felt like i had waved a last good bye to an old friend. Hopefully the new owner (a younger man) will sign up and donate to this forum. I pointed him toward VFRD... It has been fun, but it is time to move on.... Cheers to all !

Wow! Time for the next Big Adventure! Take care Buddy!

Honda just needs to update and modernize.. Here's a pic from down by Lake Wallowa a month or so ago... Full disclosure: I bought a '17 BMW R1200RS this past summer, and have ridden it almost 4000 miles sines June 16. I have put 3500 miles on the Viffer too.. However, IMHO there is NO comaparison between the Viffer and the Beemer. Yea, it is a much more expensive bike, but it is thoroughly modern in every way... The BMW electronics site, the chassis, suspension, and brakes are far superior... the 1170cc boxer engine is just plain awesome. Ride by wire and e-cruise is a treat when traveling. It weighs 520#... And.. i can get 200 miles from a tank of fuel, which is enough.. So to me it is worth it cost wise.. Dunno if i will keep the '08Viffer or not. I still grin when i ride it... If Honda builds an equally modern version VFR I would be very tempted to buy in..

To me, it seems, we just continually get bigger and heavier bikes that dont really add up to bigger fun. I am more encouraged by the news of bikes like the Aprillia 660's, the new Triumph 660, and even the Benelli 520.... That Aprillia in an S-T mode could be a cool bike!

I am blindly hoping that KTM will soon add some nice sport touring type creature comforts to the 890..... it has ample power, light weight and nimble handing, and a good fuel tank range. The electronics are modern, and im guessing reliability will be pretty good too. Aprilia RS660 looks tasty too....... Here's to wishing on a star.... like a fully modernized 9th Gen. Viffer ! Ha!

It depends............. are you going to ride solo or 2-up? If it were me, and I ride solo 96% of the time, I would buy the Kawi. . It is lighter, lower, better stronger faster greater bigger nicer prettier ... ha ha ... and it costs way less. take the spare cash and treat yourself to a nice trip... If i were going to be riding with the missus on the back a lot... then the Beemer all the way. Or a Concours

Stator Update : the rewound unit is back in its place.. fired up and got 14.5V at the battery terminals at a fast idle.. looks like a success! The whole process was not too tough, just takes some patience. Trailering to AZ next week... so lotsa test rides coming up soon ! 😃

Got the Stator back from Custom Rewind today...looks good, cost $125 with shipping, hope to reassemble asap!

Hopefully there will be some more fun group viffer outings before too long !

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Thx for the info, i will post updates as it goes........................ talked to Vicki at the shop this am.. going to get it ready to ship off to Alabama!

Thanks Cogs! I will call them tomorrow! Cheers, JW

Any experience / anecdotes on the Ricks Motorsports staor units?

My 6th Gen unit at 41000 miles, think i will do a new stator and RR at the same time..

Next time i head for the midwest to see my brother in Michigan this report will be printed and folded in my tankbag! Thanks for posting ! Cheers!

Wayne.... I will shoot you a note when the time comes around.. Thx for the shout.

Hey... did this ride ever happen? How was it.. I am thinking about scooting to big bend from the tuscon area in March 2021.. insight would be appreciated.

New shoes on the way for my viffer.

Thanks for taking the time and effort to post up the story. There isnt much better riding than ripping around in Central Oregon ! I hope to do some more of that myself this summer.

Yaak River MT

Nice... i have been through some of those same places... great riding

RIP MCN