Hello, My name is olderandfaster, and I'm a motorcycle addict. According to Peter Egan, the optimum number of motorcycles is 5. Well I used to have 5 before my divorce (and before I read of Peter Egan's number). Then I had none. Now I'm back up to 4. Number 5 could be a VFR! What to do? This is a serious addiction. I can't pass a bike shop without going in. I'll cross the street to go look at a parked bike. I spend far too much time looking at sites like this one, and fantasising!!! They say once you have an addiction there is no cure, the only answer is control! But I'm too weak, I admit. I'm out of control. I need help. Or then again, maybe I'll give in to my addiction, and get a VFR???
Sounds like a plan. Of course if you buy the VFR you might find you don't use the other bikes that much.
I have a doctorate in motorcycle addiction disorders....I highly recommend you treat this disorder by feeding the addiction and buying a VFR.
I would say you are on the right track by admitting the problem. Hi my name is Reg and I'm a motorcycle addict. It's been 12 hours since my last ride, but I'll be riding within a few hours. I would say the perfect number of motorcycles is how many you can afford and pay attention to. Having 10 bikes that don't get used is just abuse by neglect and motorcycles deserve our attention.
If I could have 5 bikes that I wanted....Hmmm 1) on/off road capable bike(thinking a Buell Ulysses or comperable BMW or Triumph) 2) One big displacement pure sport bike (thinking a Hayabusa) 3) One, maybe two Sport touring( a VFR or course & I've always wanted a Triumph Trophy 1200) 4) The token cruiser (Fat boy, Road king,custom bagger or the Triumph Rocket III) 5) Full touring bike (Goldwing, BMW K1200LT or Harley Electra Glide) Ok so If I could have my wish, 6 would fit the bill nicely, maybe after I win the lottery:biggrin: And of course you'd have to rotate stock every few years; unless you fell in love w/ one particular bike then it would go into the mueseum collection & that would not count as one of the 6 anymore. I have have an active fantasy life don't I:tongue: BY ALL MEANS, FEED YOUR ADDICTION WHEN EVER IT IS HUNGRY. SO LONG AS THE WALLET CAN AFFORD IT ANYWAY.
Welcome to the group. Give in to the need for a VFR, you will be happy with the choice, though the other bikes may be relegated to status of "I have them just to look at". lol
Five bikes eh. Now you have me thinking. 1. My VFR because it is what it is. Great all around. 2. 1969 Honda 750 Four. Because it changed the motorcycling world and was a great bike and what a beautiful sound from the 4 into 4. Still think that it is one of the best motorcycle sounds ever. If I ever get the chance to get a mint one I will probably buy it. 3. 1966 Triumph 650 Bonneville. Because it was the best of British. Now it gets tough. I would love a Ducati sports bike because they are just great works of art. Trouble is I can't ride them due to my wrecked back and if you can't ride them what's the point. Same with the other sports bikes. 4. Something for the logging roads and real back woods stuff. Maybe a Triumph Tiger or BMW RS. 5. Honda ST 1300. For long haul two up touring.
My five wold be: 1. VFR800 for the daily driver. 2. CRF450X to go ride the trails. 3. TRX450R to hit the dunes on. 4. Honda Goldwing for that trip up the coast w/ the oldlady. 5. CBR1000RR for trackday. Well I have two out of the five, just three more to go.
welcome O F,no denial,my vfr changed my life,oh no!not another addiction,look out,don't do them all at once!Personally,I'm no good at multi/tasking.vfrs rock,as do many things.Riding the vfr...when I do it's all I need.wanna' here about my new tires?
Ok, I'll play: 1. My 1994 VFR 750 2. 2000 Triumph Daytona 955i - cause it looks cool and sounds even better. 3. RX-Streetfighter from Exile Cycles. Gotta have a least one Harley! 4. 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 750 5. CRF 250
Addiction Well, I guess I've started something - All you addicts coming out of the closet! If I go for a VFR, which is/are considered the best year/s, or should I go for new? Linked braking - never ridden with this, but I'm not opposed. Comments? VTec - ??? Any one out there with experience?
As far as things to remember when choosing a model, in 98 fuel injection and linked brakes were added. In 02 (I think) vtec was added so gear drivens cams were dropped. There have been lots of debates about the effectiveness of vtec. Some people really hate it. I have not ridden with it, but I can comment on this aspect of it. I went riding with Clement Salvadori (he wrote the book on vf & vfr, literally). His comment regarding vtec was that it was annoying going in and out especially if you are in a curve or if you are just trying to cruise. I ride a 5th gen which you can find plenty of as this is the time frame when the VFR dominated the magazine reviews. After this period, Honda did a few things, but not much. It seems they have let everyone else catch up now. So, if it's my money, the 5th gen 98-01 is best bang for buck. 6th gen is good if you have more money, (I would have bought one if the deal was right) and gear driven cams aren't an issue to you. The 4th gen is a great ride, a little more sporty, but I like having fuel injection, and I didn't like the integrated turn signals in the rear before 5th gen. Just my opinion and you'll hear quite a few of those on here! As far as the linked brakes go, probably you'll never notice. If you are not a racer or stunter, it'll be nothing but good for you.
olderand faster. I ride a 2005 vfr. I kind of like the VTEC thing and don't find it a problem. You do notice a hesitation as it engages which makes it seem more dramatic than it really is. In general though if I am cruising I am below the VTEC threashold and if I am riding fast I stay above it. I undertsand it operates more smoothly on the 2006 model as it kicks in at slightly lower RPM but I have never riden an 06 so can't say for sure. Overall it is a pretty good system as it does give you a bit (not a lot) of extra grunt at lower RPM and a bit of extra fun when it kicks in. I like the linked brakes and ABS. I have tried my damdest in emergency braking drills to find out if there are any problems with the brakes. I haven't found any yet. Just very stable rapid stopping. I have managed to get the rear abs to kick in but no fuss no bother hardly even noticeable. Could use steel braided brake lines though. Over all I think the gen 6 is a slightly better bike than the gen 5 but not by a whole lot. Of course at lot of gen 5 riders will think I am an idiot but each to his own poison. Either one you can't go wrong.
My ultimate dream bike package My ultimate dream bike package - if money was no issue 1) Ducati Desmosedici RR Sport Bike (For the track and posing around town) 2) KTM 450 EXC (For the Dirt) 3) KTM Adventure 990 (The great across aussie adventure) 4) Honda Gold Wing (The great around aussie via tarmac) 5) A classic hoby bike, perhaps a Honda CBX6 (Inline 6 cyl) As money is always an issue, and if I could afford 2 bikes 1) VFR 2) Yamaha WR450 Practically, can only afford one bike as I have other toys on my shopping list 1) VFR - all the way.
