Should I buy?

Hummmm.......That is correct I bought my Silver new in 05 and only other year I know is 02 or 03. This is a tough one. Check the tittle make sure it is not Salvage and maybe ask him to remove the fairing to check for any sign of road scratch and check the frame to see if there any dent or kink. If you are not feeling comfortable walk away......Othewise you will not be happy.

 

clean bike + factory saddle bags + NICE tank protector + aftermarket exhaust + really low miles, all for 4 grand?!?! and youre debating?!?! seriously, if you dont buy this bike, i think i might....

 

Craig, I wouldn't tell to many people here your anal-JMO--- Did you ask the PO if he ever laid it down or dropped it ?? But seriously, what Chris said ALL those extras ------- Did you test ride the bike ? does it track straight when you let go of the bars ?? Do what Scuby said, really take a good look and bring another set of eyes, they may see something you overlook

 

Chris, for starters.....Tell me you have a '71 Mach 1. If it has a 4-speed I hate you! ;-)

Yes, I typically get paralysis by analysis......If the test ride goes off well tonight I'm gonna buy it even with the color question.

Craig

 

Yes I did ask him, the current owner stated "The bike has not been dropped, down or damaged" and in response to the color issue.."I have had the plastic off and it has all Honda part numbers on it. No road rash or damage to frame, swing arm, forks and engine components. I figured the prior owner just swapped the plastic or the dealer did it for him".

When I met him he appears to be a stand-up guy(and a Nuclear Engineer) so I'd like to think he's honest and forthright.

Craig

 

Craig, were you able to sleep last night? Hope you get to test ride while it's still light out, before you buy it and take it home. You know your going to buy it!!!

Luck John

 

AWESOME -- Post pictures tonight of YOUR new ride in YOUR garage------Happy times await

 

Craig -
Sit back and enjoy having the only Silver 2004. :biggrin:
I guess the bike I saw was an 05 silver.

Ride safe. :thumb:

 

Here she is in my garage baby!:grouphug:

 

I actually like that silver better than the red. Bonus!

Congrats!

 

Wow ....... that is a STUPID good deal on a fantastic bike.

That ol girl will give you 100K miles or more if you change the oil regularly.

Congrats and enjoy owning the best all around bike ever made.

Jose

 

Now you are official VFRW member......lol
Enjoy and be safe, Let me know if you need me to take care of her when you done.:senor:

 

Thanks for all the greetings, advice and compliments on my new-to-me VFR guys! I've learned so much in such short order about this bike from reading these forums. Cannot wait to dig in and start the fun of routine maintenance and riding the heck out of this bike.

While I havent put more than 1/2 mile on it yet(got her registered earlier this afternoon), this bike feels and sounds like no other bike I've owned(GSXR1000, SV1000S, ZX-9R, SV650, Goldwing, ZZR600 and more). The Remus exhaust without the baffles sounds sinister!

Craig

 

Glad you like the VFR, Silver is the fastest colour..........Wait it is faster with the staintune exhaust and PCV otstir: