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I used the left mirror stalk on my 6th gen for years. It works and allows you to see what the stupid camera is doing. I've switched to chin mount on the helmets because I like the cockpit view it gives. My wife commented that when I'm standing, it looks like a drone shot. On the helmet, I can just see the flashing red light so that I know its on. I also plan to try using a cable to usb port so that I can skip the battery issues. I missed a bunch of great riding last week because the batteries would die unexpectedly. Not sure that the cheap batteries aren't causing the camera to cycle off randomly.

The GoPro was a pain in the ass all weekend so I missed a lot of great footage. This is what I got.

The ride before the ride. We stayed at Pineola, NC for four days. The roads were dirty and damp in places but still the best riding.

I got to talk to Jonathan Saturday night and it was great to see a young person with the spark for riding. I spoke with admin about your FB issue and they don't have any outstanding requests. If you're not in, try again.

Never believe the weatherman. We were up last month when the three day forecast was 60-70% everyday. We saw none. This weekend we had rain early or late so only a few damp roads. I was looking for you as well as "Al".

The only sketchy thing that happened to me in ten days. Stupid GoPro.

I was looking for you. We had four Tiger660's. Lost one day to rain and had a wet track morning. Awesome riding. I didn't really take any pics but will have a video up this week later.

May 16th to 19th at the Roadway Inn in Franklin.

This hurts. We were just talking about you this weekend when we were discussing the Spring Ride and the VFR's that still show. At least it looks like it will be easy to fix that patina.

Very few bikes look cool without some cash and talent. More cash requires less talent while more talent requires less cash. Seb's naked bikes look like MONEY but we know how they got there.

Check out TYGA's RC30 conversion kit?

I just said goodbye to my Ol'Heavy. It was not easy but I'm happy because the young man who took her will be good to her and will most likely be joining VFRD soon. I will be much happier seeing her ridden. Looking back for a pic, I found this one. Appropriate because it was the beginning of the end. I loaned Andy my CB500x to join us on the PreRide. I ended up riding it one day and loved it in the mountains. The next year, Covid struck and I rode it while Rob rode Ol'Heavy. I became a much better rider on a bike that was 100lbs lighter and about half the horse power. It was really hard trying to get my old body back on the VFR. The other reason that the pic is appropriate is that it reminds me of the good times and great friends that have come from VFR ownership and membership here going back to '05. I will still be here for years to come, I hope, to continue enjoying the friendships.

Awesome news "Al"!

My dad would always tell me my car was worth whatever one person was willing pay on any given day. As to your low mileage example, the mileage will be a big plus but if the services all need to be performed, it's considerable these days and will bring that value down. There's a '00 5th gen in my area that is listed for $6500. My '07 with every farkle you can put on one is listed for $5700. I listed it here on VFRD for almost a year at a lower price and got zero replies. VFR guys are cheap sob's. I can say that because I'm one of you. I will gladly lower the price when someone shows some real interest. Unmolested 5th gens are harder and harder to find so you should get some interest. Start high and just be patient. Could I interest you in a 6th gen?😆

The only thing I could add to help is to let him know that he was getting good info from reliable sources.

Just so you know, the two posts above are from two of the more knowledgeable members of the forum. Welcome to VFRD.

After reading my last post, I thought I should make it clear that I was not offering anything(not breaking any rules here)😉. It was just a tip that if any of you can come up with a small group, it's worth the effort.

I emailed Rabaconda about a discount for an order of four units for myself and friends that are interested. They offered ten percent if one pays and takes delivery. So, if any of you are close and want to round up a few friends, it's worth the effort.

If I lived a little closer.

I know it made the rounds on the FB group. Like you, I figure it will be tough to find a 4th gen starting about now. May be a good idea to hang on to an unmolested one even.