G'Day thinking about moving to the VFR?

G'Day,
I'm returining from nearly 20 yrs absence from riding; got back into it 18mths ago but have aways riden criusers as opposed to 'sportz' bike riding.

Well, after 60,000 K's of trying to lug this 260Kg log into corners I've decide that all that bling and no go, has to go and I'm thinking about the VFR.(Although my bikes have had lots of "BLING" they have never been "driveway jewellery" - I do ride them)

Tried a GSXR, CBR 600 and had wraist pain within minutes but the VFR was fine; liked the seat position and believe I could tour on that like on my current bike.

Couple of concerns that maybe someone can answer?
1. Best way to learn to ride the VFR when all you've done is sit, twist and blurrrrrrr down the highway.
2. Conering; the Boulevard C50 is a log but I try, will that mean on the VFR I'll hit every corner "hot" due to not exp the normal buffering you get from curisres? (I did 150Kph on the test ride and didn't even know it)
3. Where can I get the spec from (Bhp, top speed etc, just would like to know)
4. I normally ride up to 6 hrs a day on a long ride, can you do that comfortably on the VFR
5. Should I stay with the "log" or re-learn to ride the VFR (I know its a tame bike compared to others but I'm coming from a life time on HD (first bike) and 3 metric cruisers - sold the HD in the 80's when oil got too expensive
6.A friend told me Honda's a boring as everything 'WORKS" and sugested I buy a Buell (like him) and learn to fix it everyday (like him)
7. Any good sites that 'informs' duds like me about 'sportz' bike riding

Cheers
Podman:attention:

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Track day - Sport bike course

If there are Track days available in your area, or a sport riding school, take them up on the offer.

I have recently given up uber riding on the street (mostly) and hope to take advantage of Barber's (Birmingham)track days soon.

On a track day, you don't have to worry about Grandma pulling out in front of you at warp!:bump:

 

Thinking about a VFR

As to be expected most of the people on here are going to be somewhat biased on the VFR as we all own them and love them. To give you some insight, I usually ride a 99 VFR as my main ride but I also ride a 83 Nighthawk 650, and a 2000 YZF 600R. The VFR is the best mix of the group for touring and sporty riding. Each bike has its advantages but I think the VFR offers the best "mix". I've ridden many Cruisers and agree that they are confortable for cruising, but they just don't offer enough "fun factor". The VFR is a great bike to take on long trips. I've ridden mine as long as 8 hours a day and haven't had too many problems.

 

^ pretty much what they said, yep VFRs are the ride that does it all really well, if you get bored with it you can doll it up a bit, theres lots of goodies for it to make it yours.

What? 5th gens have an outside temp gauge, Hmmm as one can't tell if it's to hot or cold outside LOL

 

I read my owners manual again last night and the service intervals are quite lengthy on some items, that's good or bad depending on your viewpoint.

I went for a spirited ride on the weekend with 14 other bikes, almost all of them modern sports bikes.
It mostly comes back to the riders ability, i had no trouble keeping up with 600 and 750cc sports bikes.