I'm starting to understand the hype...

Came home Sunday night to Brooklyn from Philly in barely above-freezing temps with my "new" (33k miles) 5th gen. Let's just say, I'm finally understanding the cult of Vifferism. Beautiful engine, incredible sounds, spot-on handling, and comfortable to boot. The engine note in the Holland tunnel was otherworldly.



Pic courtesy of R, the previous owner. Super nice guy, threw in plenty of extras. I could tell that he wasn't too happy about seeing it go.

School me, VFRW: What's the next step (other than remove the pipe wrap)? Replace the R/R?

 

Nice move posting a pic before we got all crazy up in here, welcome and nice bike.

 

Spoken by a true veteran
:reg:


+1 :vtr2:

 

Thanks Toe Cutter...it's damn pretty!

 

Amen brotha. Trying to get in as many miles as possible before it gets too cold for long rides

 

Welcome aboard. Tis a cool place.
...oh and stuka....YELLOW is the fastest color otstir:

 

Well you picked a good place to start! For some the fifth gen represents the peak of VFR development. I enjoyed both examples I owned and they never gave me any trouble (RRs don't count)!
Looks like you found a nice example. The high mounts pipe looks awesome!

Glad to have you in the group!

 

:welcome: to the madness mate :wave:
You guys might have the fastest color but Silver still finish first
Glad to have you, make yourself like at home and ride safe ATGATT

 

Currently I am working on my 4th generation VFR, and though I think the 4th gen is my favorite I do love my 5th gen almost as much. All you have to do is turn the key, thumb the start switch, listen to the somewhat lumpy and burbling idle, then rev the motor and listen in awe as the engine reaches a crescendo of basey accompaniment.

Next climb aboard and drop yourself on to the somewhat firm yet mildly comfortable seat (we are talking the stock seat here), flick up the side stand, blip the throttle just to hear the engine race again, and snick the transmission in to 1st gear. Pick up the engine speed and slowly release the clutch and slip away form the side of the road and off in to the great unknown. Could be a ride to the store, maybe off to work, or perhaps a day or week long adventure on the open road, with nothing but the sound of your bike, and your thoughts to keep you company.

Feel the pull of the engine as you crack open the throttle, the consistent and ever increasing flow of torque that seemlessly continues as you shift your foot forward to grab the next gear. Listen to the aural pleasure of the exhaust note as the engine revs on toward the upper end of the rev range. It starts with a low and unassuming burble, extends to a low growl as the tach swings past 4000 rom, continues to a basey thrum as you swing past 6000, up and up, increasing to a shrieking, deep toned guttural snarl as you swing toward redline......... Another quick shift and once again the noise repeats.....................

When you reach your destination you sit atop your mighty steed, listening to the sound of the engine as it slowly calms from the shrieking growl of a jungle cat in full chase to the gentle burble of a purring kitten. You thumb the off switch and the engine dies, signifying the end of this journey. As you drop the side stand and gently lean the bike on its perch you remove your helmet and think quietly, reflecting on the experience of THE RIDE. As you dismount your steed you are torn, the urge to get back on and take off again, ......another quick spin?

You stand back, your gear in a neat pile on the ground beside you, your helmet in your hand, gazing at the flowing lines of your bike, seemlessly transitioning from the street to the machine and back to the street. You long for the opportunity to ride once again. Until then MY SWEET, ............ Soon,...........again, we shall ride off in to the vast asphaltic expanse,....................nothing between my thoughts, my self and my VFR..............

SOUNDS GOOD, DOESN'T IT.

THIS is what it means to be one of US.

 

By the way, congrats on your purchase. Nice looking 5th gen, enjoy the new ride (we know you will) and welcome to the WORLD.

VFR WORLD.

All the the best and don't forget to keep her shiny side up.

 

Zoom, you had us at hello! Who new you were a freakin poet:tickled_pink: well done.
John

 

Yeah, the VFR is all it's cracked up to be. Welcome aboard

 

Clear indicator lenses, guy.

 

Thanks John. I was just reading through the list of posts last night and saw this one. Started with just a hello and then...........well.............morphed. If you think that was neat, did you ever get a chance to read this one that I did last year. This is what spews forth when I wing it for a bit longer.

http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/40943-A-New-Years-Ode-to-the-VFR?highlight=

 

The faster color as well as the prettier color. Get it right!!

 

Harleydood chicas have dangerous tacos.