Picked Up My Vfr Today!!!!

That's a big 10-4 Alter Ego. I'm still workin' on it and I'm not lettin up. I appreciate the update. As of right now, I'm livin' vicariously through you guys. In response to the pipes and break-in, considering my experience elsewhere I wouldn't think the pipes would hurt the low end torque at all, if anything it might help a little, but I could be wrong. With the break-in, you should be able to go ahead and open her up a little more. The main thing being that you don't run her at a constant RPM for an extended period of time. Take it easy brother.

 

I think the CBR is much more responsive because its so much lighter with similar power. I like the refinement and comfort of the VFR plus the uniqueness of the motor. Inline 4's sound great on the pipe but theres something about having that V4 that I like.... I just like knowing its different and it sounds different. The handling is neutral and stability is great at speed. My F4i was pretty stable for a supersport so its a Honda trait I think. I wouldn't trade back though. I ordered my fender eliminator today and scheduled the first service. TCB2Country, you're right on about the break in. They told me I could bring her up a little now and get into vtec but not to carry constant rpm too long. I hope you get your bike soon.... Its worth the "work" and convincing. Its great just being out on a back road rolling on and off the throttle and going nowhere in particular. Therapuetic actually, then you get to look at it and dust it off when you get home and have a beer thinking back over the days ride. How can't that be good for you?

 

Hey Congrats RatPack Spring is almost here, sounds like we're all ready start riding!
-actually, went out today for a couple o hours. Twas a nice ride.

Don't know about you guys, but I wish the V had a bit more bottom end. I've only had this one for a short time, 600mi, so maybe I just need more time on the seat. I'm just not as thrilled about it as I was with my previous bike. Which was a 2000 Buell X1 Lightning. It had a bunch more torque than this one does. Different bike, I know, but sometimes I wish I still had it, or bought a new X1. I have never had more fun riding as I did with the Buell (sold because of overheating issues with the oil/air cooled beast of a motor). Don't get me wrong though, the VFR is a nice ride for sure. ...but just not as much fun-at this point.
One thing that erks me is the throttle jerky-ness.! You'd think Honda would've got it right from the factory without us having to spend more $ for a PCIII. It also seems to lose power at a constant throttle -weird. I think once I add the PC and an exhaust, I'll quit whining

 

I checked the user manual and they say that break-in is only 300 miles, so you should definitely be good to go. I also ordered a fender eliminator for my bike (Competition Werkes). It makes the rear end look so much better. Once you start using the VTEC, let us know if you experience the transition abruptness that others have mentioned.

 

Have you considered lowering the gearing to close the gears a little bit?

 

It snowed here today!!! Early Spring is tough in New England. Well at least it didn't accumulate at all so the sand is still being kept on the trucks..... Koggs, Its the weight that really throws off the low end. My 600 felt like a rocket compared to my VFR even with its 42 ft/lbs of torque. It was also 100lbs lighter. Sometimes I feel it when I'm climbing a hill that my old bike just shot up and I'm downshifting so I don't lug if I'm stuck behind a bit of traffic. I just have to learn the bike more. I love the feel and the comfort. I used to go out and when I would be on my way home I couldn't wait to park it so I could get off and get the feeling back in my hands, legs, etc. This bike I stop riding because its just time to get home. I think I'll have this bike for a long time.

 

Some good news. It does take a while to break this beast in. I am at 3000 miles and it is still getting better. Also the VFR is a 4 so it just isn't going to have the same bottom end as a bigger twin but once you get used to it I think you will like it. I find you just want to keep the revs above 5000 on the highway and life is good. I don't seem to have the jerkiness problems that others talk about, some in first and second but I have never ridden a bike that didn't have jerkiness in the first two gears.

 

yes I have. ...! Just haven't done anything about it yet.

...still up in the air about the VFR, but the 4yr extended warranty I received with the purchase of the bike sorta makes it hard for me to justify selling. I'll be patient with it and do the PCIII and exhaust. WHAAAA! ...I'll quit whining now!! out:

 

Well, the bike has 5100mi on 'er so I don't know if breaking it in any further would help. At 5000RPM, and a steady throttle, the bike seems to lose power ever so slowly. --Another issue resolved by adding the PCIII as I have read. But I do agree with you in that I just need to get used to it. Thanks for your input.
-chris

 

Something you need to consider is your Buehl had a larger displacement & it is a HD twin. Twins(especially HD's) inherently have all there torque on the bottom end, the VFR being a sport tuned V4 has accessable & useable torque through the entire rpm range & inlines harness all there very peaky torque @ the upper end of the rpm range. The VFR/Vmax/Venture's are unique in the fact that you can pretty much twist back on the throttle in any gear @ just about any rpm & its going to pull. That said altering your gear ratio should improve it to the point you will get the sensation you are looking for but you will sacrifice top speed, not that important if you are a marginally lawful citizen, which I am not in regards to speed limits. I respect one speed "limit" & thats as fast as the damn thing can go if thats what I feel like doing( then again my name is probably on the title of a few Crown Vic' cruisers)

 

Well said.... Thats a great speed limit. I miss living in Germany sometimes. Great roads with reasonable "limits"....

 

Decided to take off the rear pegs. My "wiser half" took a job that has her working on my days off so I'll be riding solo with this one. I posted a pic from my phone but the idea gets across. Totally different look without those pegs!!

 

Koggs check out thread about blocking pair valves, alot of guy have done this. its easy dosen't cost any thing you get smoother throttle through mid range. all it dose is get rid of some emission crap from air box to exhast, totally reversable. for more detailed explanation do a search on pair valve also check out www.vfrdiscussion.com alot of great info about this subject as well, sorry dont know the exact link so much has been written on this subject.

 

Hey Chomper! Yes I have read that- thanks Not sure I want to do that though. Some are not completely sold on the idea either. So rather than monkey with that, I'll try the PCIII first. -very soon as I am really complaining to the wife about it!! Then take it from there.

Thanks for the heads-up. :smile:
ps...went for a ride when the sun was out the other day and really enjoyed the ride. Came home for lunch and rode it back. Then took the loooong way home. Still did all the things I've complained about during the ride, but .... had a very nice ride. I'll post when I get the PC installed and let ya's know how much of a difference it makes.
-chris

 

I did the same thing on mine too. Once I took them off (along with the grab rails), it really opened up the rear wheel. That's when the rear fender then started to look stupid, so I replaced it with a fender eliminator and now, between the two, the bikes does look a lot more serious. Rather then leaving the bolt holes exposed from taking off the passenger pegs, I went to the hardware store and bought four 8mm hex bolts and put them in their place. It now has a finished look from where they once were.

 

Good idea with the hex bolts. My eliminator was ordered last week. It does stick out now that everything else is taken off. Looks really serious though.

 

Pic's plz!!!!

 

Hey koggs i like that picture on the bottom of your post :first:

somehow i think i replied to you in a pm

 

Thanks!

I pm'd ya again!