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Had to sell my beautiful 5th Gen recently and found the box of rare parts I never had time to instal. The big ticket items are namely rare Corbin seat (removable passenger backrest), DMr fork kit, and brake de-link kit. None of these were inexpensive, so my loss is your gain.CORBIN LADY GUNFIGHTER SEAT -- SOLD!!! -- This kit was originally $700 which is hard to believe. The leather saddle works in conjunction with the Honda seat cowl for a cool solo look or remove the seat cowl and install the handrails for two up sport touring. With the cowl removed, the saddle design accepts the Corbin removable backrest which is included in this sale. Saddle mounts to the stock internal hardware for a clean installation and is fully adjustable to provide your passenger with a tailored fit. Backrest locks in with a single bolt. SOLD!!! -- 5TH GEN BRAKE DE-LINK KIT -- SOLD!!! -- This kit allows you to convert your 5th gen linked brakes to a standard style setup by swapping VTR1000 (Super Hawk) fork lowers on the 5th gen upper fork tubes and replacing the stock brake parts with standard brakes from Honda models including CBR600 and RC51. I’ve curated nearly every part needed for this from operational, non-damaged parts ordered on eBay over the past year. The only items you will need to purchase are rear brake lines.De-Link Kit Includes:* 2003 RC51 SP2 front brake hose/lines (part num: 45125-MCF-D31) * 2003 CBR 600RR front brake master cylinder assembly (part num: 45510-MEE-006)* 2003 RC51 SP2 rear Brake calipers (part num: 45150-MCF-D32)* 2006 CBR 600F4i rear brake master cylinder assembly (part num: 43510-MBW-E12)* VTR1000 fork lower/ fork case (part num: left side 51520-MBB-003; right side 51420-MBB-003)* 5th Gen Fender mounting brackets from Mello Dude Garage -- these allow you to keep the 5th gen stock fender and mount direct to the VTR1000 lower fork legs. SOLD!!! -- DMr FORK CARTRIDGE KIT -- SOLD!!! Originally purchase for $595 a few years ago. The DMr cartridge kit offers a complete fork upgrade with the addition of having the valving preassembled - that means you do not need to have prior fork revalving experience to install it. The is new in box (NEVER installed) with detailed instructions that guide you through every step. Kit includes all new compression valving, new rebound valving, damping rods and adjustable cap assemblies. Springs are also included.According to Daugherty and folks here on VFRD, there is no other fork upgrade available on the market that offers this level of performance at this price.Kit Includes:* All new DMr BD Series compression valving* All new DMr BD Series rebound valving* Includes springs and spacers for a direct fit* New damping rods and adjustable caps* Adds external damping adjustment on models not equipped from the factory* Valving setup and spring rate configured specifically for each rider and application* Utilizes OEM cartridge tubes, no need to pay for what you don't need* All valving parts are preassembled* Includes detailed instructions for easy installation

I upgraded my suspension recently and it was done by Daugherty Motorsports. I went for the full rebuild/re-valve/re-spring for both front forks and OEM rear shock. Today I just returned from a 200 mile ride in the mountains to test it out. It's hard to contain my enthusiasm but I will try. The transformation was phenomenal! Let me try to explain as best as I can. My bike has over 42k miles on its stock suspension. I consider myself a semi-aggressive rider in the twisties of SoCal, and I mostly ride for sport, commuting, with the occasional touring. But most times I'm pretty much riding at a brisk pace. I'm not an expert rider but I'm well beyond intermediate. So here is my assessment BEFORE the upgrade: The last 20k miles my '07's suspension has been pretty vague and bouncy. There has been very little front end feedback when cornering. If I hit a medium size bump, the bike sort of changed its line. Bigger bumps had the suspension cycling up and down a couple of times before it settled. There was plenty of brake dive, and even backing off the throttle has the front fork diving. I've been able to "ride through them" so to speak because I know the bike so well. But knowing how it reacted to aggressive riding, road imperfections, and fore and aft movement from braking or decelerating/acceleration, I ended up backing off the pace because the bike just didn't give me ANY confidence when road conditions were less than ideal. AFTER the upgrade: First thing I noticed was how firm the suspension was. The next thing I noticed was how it was able to absorb bumps, dips, or sharp road imperfections without being jarring! Brake dive from deceleration is now notably absent. Slowing into a corner and accelerating out of a corner, the bike was stable as a rock and went where I pointed it. Turn in is much smoother and accurate and took less effort. I took the bike on the most bumpy and twisty road I know, while chasing down OOTV and a couple of other pretty fast guys. It was like riding a totally different bike as far as ride and handling was concerned! Thanks to that accurate steering, I could place the bike exactly where I want and flick it into a turn. Bumps, dips, or sharp potholes never upset the bike. I hit some pretty nasty pavement while leaned over and I was halfway expecting the bike to go squirmy under me but nope! Never did. At the end of the ride I realized I was going much faster with less effort and less worry. I scrubbed the edges of my rear tire and didn't even realize I had done so! In a word: confidence inspiring! By the way, this after a straight up install. I haven't even fiddled much with the spring preload and rebound damping! The BEST modification I've ever done on any bike! If you're on the fence on doing this suspension mod on your VFR, I highly recommend getting off that fence and just do it! You have no idea how crappy that stock suspension is on your VFR until you experience a high quality suspension upgrade! LOL! I knew mine wasn't great and it just got worse and worse with mileage. I had no idea how good it could be on my VFR until now. Daugherty Motorsports is located in Indiana, USA: http://www.daughertymotorsports.com/vfr800.html