VFR parts

Hey guys, I'm bout to pick up my first VFR this after noon. Its a 2006 VFR800 and I really like it but I want to get a rear seat cowl for it. Just wondering what years have the same parts that work for more than one year. Also I want to get frame sliders and maybe hard bags at some point. Any others things you would recommend putting on???

Thanks
Casey

 

Forget frame sliders, read my signature.
OEM bags for long-distance riding can't be beat. If the ergonomics bother you, I recommend to change the bars to helibars or similar for a more up-right seating position.
Welcome.

 

:welcome: Lots of good info and people in here!!

Yours is a 6th gen, which is 2002-2009. There is a 6th gen sub forum in the forums...
Helibars and a Sargent seat are must haves if you want a more touring seating postion but still sporty.

 

:welcome: to the nuts house
Check classified section and Fleebay
OEM cases are great $$$ well spend. Cannot live without :thumb:

 

Don't know your age, but check out my upgrades and mods for an old geezer (is there any other kind?)

 

Check out Davidsilverspares for factory hard bags. Still has black and silver left for $500 including all hardware.




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Also available- Shad cases for 399 with the rack.
http://www.shadonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SET-H0VF82SF

They are 42 liters each vs oem which is 35 L a piece.


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Ride your new ride for awhile before you start depleting your bank account going by advice and opinion on cookie cutter farkles.

 

You might be able to find a used rear cowl on craigslist/fleabay, but you can also buy brand new. Cheapest will be RonAyers.com or Partzilla.com.

 

Ebay and the such are best bet if you don't want to spend much.
+ 1 for what Badbilly said, ride it for a while and see what you don't like.
I'm 51, and have no problem with ergonomics.
Once you decide to change something, this is the place to search.
Welcome.

 

Lots of people recommend helibars, but I'm perfectly happy with my OEM handlebars. The OEM seat is not terrible, but a Sargent sure would be nice~

 

Thanks everyone for all advice. I've been riding it for about 5 days and I'm loving it so far. Hard bags will be later down the road for sure. Don't think seat of riding position is bad, I'm 24 so it's pretty nice. Defiantly want to take some longer trips this summer tho.

 

Welcome aboard Mate! Happy/Safe riding :vtr2:

 

For about 1/10th the cost of a Sargent, you could get one of these:
http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/rider-comfort/saddle-pads/beadrider-seat.html

Trusted by thousands of NY cab drivers :heh: ... I actually use one myself :smile-new:. For longer trips in the summer it keeps my butt cool, & I can massage my cheeks by sliding side - side, just sayin' ... :dance: ...

ACE

 

Back in the day, which was just a few weeks ago, sheepskin covers were the hot item.. Having plunked down some serious pesos for a leather seat from (shameless plug again) Rich O'Connor at Rich's Seats for my BMW tossing what looked like a dead sheep on my bike was not gonna happen, hot ass or not.

Bought a piece of dyed sheepskin from a source in Tacoma, WA , made a pattern from freezer paper leaving some selvage, hit a loft shop for some of that nifty plastic hardware and had a shoeshop guy sew it all together. So far my buns are cool (naturally) and no one has so far, accused me of cruelty to animals or other such nefarious activity..

 

Sorry no pix of my ass will be available so don't even ask.