2008 Can't give it away

I owned a Yam600r (not R6). I liked that bike but it was not even close to the quality ride I have now. The 600r did have a little better low end grunt compared to some other 600's I have owned but it felt "cheap" "and vanilla" and was not nearly as stable in corners as the VFR. It always felt like the rear end was off the ground and coming around. I have way more confidence on the VFR in the corners. I love its solid/can do no wrong feel on the street. You can make a lot of mistakes on the VFR and it still makes you look like a hero....

 

It is very hard to get a test ride in my area. Mostly limited to demo days. I can test ride anything at one local dealership but that is because they know me. Others can't ride anything without buying first. To be honest, you'd be surprised just how many people wreck while still in the parking lot after purchase.


I have an 06 6th gen. Basically the same bike as the 08. I love the thing. At 64 miles the bike isn't even broken in. I do recognize that it is not the bike for everyone but I also think more people would like it if they gave it a try.


MAC
I think you could sell it for $5700 you may need to lose 500 if you want to get rid of it. Then you can put the payment money toward a bike you really want.

 

I gotta agree with ya!! The 600R is a cheap/affordable kind of bike, but still very functional, likeable, and flickable - also pretty reliable. I also agree wih you about how it feels in the rear when cornering, but it always seems to straighten itself out. I too have more confindence in the VFR in corners, but did gain trust and confindence in the 600R rear suspension performance - the R1 has the same kinda feel which makes me think it is a Yamaha kinda suspension geometry thing. There have been quite a few times I thought the 600R rear was gonna come all the way around when I was leaning low and pushing hard in turns or when riding in the winter on slick roads trying to come to a quick stop. The 600R cannot compare to the VFR in any way with regard to fit, finish and quality and yes I also agree the VFR has a smoother ride. I just got to lovin how the Yamahas lean and track through corners. The 600R seems to have a more peppy low end and mid-range gearing. For a cheap generic 600cc bike it is a lot of fun. The VFR is still my choice and I am definately a 5th Gen lover.

 

Well said.:smile:

 

I gotta think if people stopped buying at the places that don't do demo rides, and then rode by on the bike they bought elsewhere, that would go a ways towards getting dealers to wake up. Or at the very least reward the dealers that get it, and hurt the ones that don't.

I have lived in 4 states since I started riding, and can remember going on test rides in at least 3 of them. At one point, I didn't even have my motorcycle license and I was taking test rides.

I remember some people hemming and hawing about it, "well, we really don't like to.." but I think the only time anyone said "no" was when I went to look at the then brand new Triumph TT600. Said something about he would wheel it out and start it up, and I could sit on it, but no test ride; he said this as he was getting the key. I said don't bother and started to walk away, suddenly it was OK for me to take it for a test ride, as long as it wasn't too far.

Years ago, I bought a car that was in demand, 3 dealers didn't have one for a test drive, but were willing to take my deposit and put me on the wait list. I found a dealer that had one for a test ride and drove there. Where did I put my order in, the one with the test drive, even though it was less convenient.

I know it is a risk for the dealer, but unfortunately I think it is just part of doing business. You want to say over 21 only, or have to show proof of your bike's insurance, OK. But you gotta do it.