New Rider First Bike 98 VFR800

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    Hi Guys

    So after a 2 month wait I finally picked up the bike on Saturday....My father in law came along as I did not have the nerves to ride the bike home(110km trip most on freeways) Once at home I thought I would take my time and just head to an empty parking lot to reintroduce my self to riding(after 7 years) As it turns out I did not need to, by the end of Saturday I had done just over 175km of mountain roads:-o I must say that I am truly happy with this bike,great power, really easy to ride and suprisingly light on fuel(perhaps i was just riding too slow haha) I was expecting it to be heavy and tricky to ride,especially for a novice like me, but this was not the case.I am looking forward to doing many more kms on this bike,its truly epic.Some images of My first day attached.
     

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    Heck of a nice first bike! I only find it heavy when pushing it around my garage or in parking lots. I don't really notice when actually riding.
     
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    Nice bike. Good to see you wearing gear.
     
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    Welcome to the 5th gen club. Beautiful lake and scenery!
     
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    Ah... that one looks to be in good shape. :D
     
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    :thumbs: Except for no boots
     
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    Yeah boots as well those are alpinestars smx leather boots
     
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    Yeah it really is in great shape and rides really beautifully
     
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    Yeah it is as important i wana enjoy riding for years to come :)
     
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    Yeah its really beautiful here i plan on getting lost around here in the summer.....beautiful mountain roads here
     
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    You’re right ... I should know that’s what I’ve got

    I stand corrected
     
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    No worries man,went for another ride yesterday,bike is really good I cannot believe it is over 20 years old
     
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    In the alps,just a short ride,but still really good
     

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    Beautiful area where that pic was taken ...good to see the bike being used by someone who appreciates it
     
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    Its about 20km from home, Brunnen in Central Switzerland. Yeah I have always been a fan of VFRs. I actually wanted to get an RVF NC35 but they are not available here.Being a South African I know those bikes quite well but they arent available here. But This bike is a perfect mix of everything really...I cant wait to start touring Europe with it....
     
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    Welcome to the club, glad to see you are enjoying the bike.. & yes the RVF's are worth getting... lol
     
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    Welcome Baker88.
     
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    Sooooo.......After about 1100km of riding in the last 3 weeks I am happy to report that I have a great example.I have been do a bit of everything,From going to work in heavy traffic to mountain passes,What a cracking bike.Also been with my father in law(yellow VTR) and we will do a few more trips soon.....The views in this place.... IMG_9866.jpg IMG_9870.jpg IMG_9954.jpg IMG_9975.jpg IMG_9976.jpg
     
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