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    Baglux Bagster for VFR800FI, 5TH Gen, Doooh! Think I got one for 750 : (

    Hi, I finally found a photo of my '98 VFR800 with the Bagster Bag on it. Take a look . . . [ATTACH] Bob
    Post by: PorscheBob, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    BAGSTER TANK BAG AND TANK COVER for $ale

    Hi Everyone, It has been a very long time since I posted anything. My 82 year old back was letting me know it was time to sell my beloved '98...
    Thread by: PorscheBob, Apr 21, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Road Trip or Ship It?

    Ride it out. In Kalifornia you need 7,500 miles on the odometer to register the bike....
    Post by: PorscheBob, May 23, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    How many older guys ride VFR?

    81 years old - and still ride my stable of 4 bikes. "You don't quit riding because you get old, you will get old if you quit riding" Carry on ~
    Post by: PorscheBob, Apr 5, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Specifics on a used VFR800, questions for the gurus

    I'll keep this short. IMHO, the best VFR800 is the '98 and '99 model. It has the larger exhaust manifold, no VTEC, etc. The 2000 and 2001 models...
    Post by: PorscheBob, Feb 22, 2015 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Trackday on a 98'! (Video Inside)

    Fifth Generation VFRs put out the sweetest ear-candy!! Rocker, thanks for posting. Bob (former 250gp racer)
    Post by: PorscheBob, Sep 6, 2014 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    VFR 800 or ???

    Go with the 1000cc V-Strom. Carry on ~
    Post by: PorscheBob, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    The enjoyment has gone out of riding! Have I been riding too long?

    Jim, most riders, after riding for many years, will sometimes have the same feelings you mentioned. I've been riding much longer than you and my...
    Post by: PorscheBob, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Lay down bike to avoid crash!

    Zero17, Glad you survived. All accidents are bad, but what is really bad is not learning from your experience. Have you ever taken a Motorcycle...
    Post by: PorscheBob, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Own a VFR1200 - What Makes a FUN Second bike?

    Depending on your physical size, I would recommend thinking outside the box . . . if you can find a 1990 Ducati 851 Superbike, in good condition,...
    Post by: PorscheBob, May 12, 2014 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    86 VFR700 With Extended Length Swing Arm?

    Jason, in regards to your proposed swing arm mod, what's your mission? Are you trying to keep the front end down? If your having that kind of...
    Post by: PorscheBob, Apr 18, 2014 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    86 VFR700 With Extended Length Swing Arm?

    Havoc, I feel sorry for you. Guys like you destroy a beautiful machine just so that you get lots of attention. You should know that most of the...
    Post by: PorscheBob, Apr 18, 2014 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Bike choice

    Why '98 or '99? . . . uh, how about no VTEC, gears are better than chains, larger headers, no catalytic mufflers, etc., etc., "end of refrain"
    Post by: PorscheBob, Jan 11, 2014 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Bike choice

    Finding a cherry '98 or '99 would be the very best plan.
    Post by: PorscheBob, Jan 11, 2014 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013