Wanted Looking for 2014 or newer VFR1200F

Looking for 2014 or newer VFR1200F with panniers. I have a pristine 2003 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird with OEM panniers that I’m willing to trade. Located in NW Oregon.

 

That's true, the XX is still a bike that I aspire to owning one day but I suspect the ride position might be too much for ageing wrists.

Is there a reason you want a 2014 or later VFR? AFAIK they changed significantly in the 2012 year and then no more changes were made. The 2012 includes a (slightly) larger fuel tank, traction control and some FI changes.

 

Turns out there’s no reason. Looks like the increased tank size is negligible. Not interested in traction control. Looking at a 2010 right now.

 

I hope you keep your Blackbird as well. I think I need one of those beauties.

 

Me too. More of a want than a need. And I don't know where I would put that beast.

 

Looks like I have a deal on a 2010 VFR1200F. Still working on the logistics.

 

It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on how the CBR and the VFR compare. On my 2015 I can tell that the RBW throttle is quite retarded at low gears, and supposedly the earlier bikes had even more of that, but it can really fly when the revs are up, much more than I really know what to do with.

 

This one has been reflashed by Sabsteef. Both the CBR and VFR are more capable than I am.

Nice bike. How long have you had it? I like the stock windscreen. Mine will have a larger Zero Gravity smoked windscreen.

 

I bought this one as an insurance write-off, 23000km, was originally bought from the auction by a guy that was going to put the engine into a dune buggy (yikes!) and sat in a coastal location outdoors for a couple of years, until he decided the project wasn't going to happen. I got it in September last year and have put a few $$ of used parts into it, some new parts, and lots of cleaning and a bit of repainting. I have rebuilt the brakes, fixed a final drive leak, replaced corroded forks, fitted a used radiator, fitted a new O2 sensor, and done a full service including valve clearances. It runs great! I've done about 5000km on it since then. Still needs the fairings painted, but they're mechnically solid. I am working through some suspension upgrades now.