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    I have been looking for for a 2007 anniversary edition for quite a while, but what really I wanted most was ABS. Turns out, those are hard as hell to find evidently. The nearest one I found was 6.5 hours away and was decent. I was just about to pull the trigger on it when I found an '07 Italian red post here in the classified by a member who was getting out of riding all together.

    Well, this guy loved this bike and it shows:

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    Allow me to direct your attention to the front forks and disc brakes. You will see the Race Tech logo. Both front and back suspension has been upgraded with Race Tech Gold Valves. The bike is of course ABS.

    You can also see the color matched OEM luggage, Givi monolock topcase, and Fieldsheer tail bag. The seat is a custom Sargent overstuff horn to cradle the boys. It also came with the OEM and another regular Sargent seat.

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    The first thing you may notice is the MRA Vario touring screen. Oh yeah, that thing is nice. Next up is the Zumo 550 GPS on a ball mount. To the left of that is Escort 8500X radar detector. I don't really need this, but it was a part of the deal. Right below that is the MCCruise electronic cruise control. Can't wait to use that on the slab! Directly to the right is an Acumen gear indicator. Those grips look funny to you? Thats because they are HotGrips Ergo-2 heated Grips! That weird looking plug on the fairing is part of a Autocom Super Pro AVi communication kit. I passed on the radios themselves because they mounted in the guys helmet.

    What you can't see is the new DID X-Ring chain, Factory Pro EVO-H91 shift kit, PIAA horn, another Battery Tender with pigtail plug, new Michelin Road Pilot 2CT on back and Power on front, and the best thing yet... Complete maintenance records dating back to when he bought the bike new in 2007.

    What is really odd to me is that I never really paid attention to the Italian red VFR's. As soon as I saw the thing in person though, I couldn't believe how gorgeous it actually is. My wife said she is so happy I did not get the RWB 'cuz they're ugly. Blasphemy! I do not feel as though I "settled" for this bike though, it has almost everything one could want on a bike. If not more than I really wanted.


    To compare my 5th gen to this 6th - it's not a real fair comparison since my 99 has stock suspension, but the handling on this bike reminds me of how I felt going from my 92 Nighthawk to the 99 VFR. Just incredibly responsive. The fit and finish on the 6th gen is also head and shoulders above the 5th. I mean, no contest. Braking is absolutely amazing. The dash is going to take time to adapt to, but it is easy to read and grab info quick. I also like that it is red and yellow at night to match the bike. It is just such a well thought out bike.

    HOWEVER - what everyone said is true. The 5th gen motor is the better motor. There, I said it. It's more aggressive and it sounds different. Not just the GDC either. That was kind of funny at first, not hearing that. But I really enjoyed it at highway speed. GDC must have the exact frequency to resonate in my head because long hauls it couldn't get that sound out of my head. Even with ear plugs. But, when I went to the twisty area nearby and I had the rpm's up high, thats when I missed the sound of GDC's.

    I love the look of the exhaust, but I'm pretty sure it's going to have to go. Sounds like I am riding a lawnmower or sewing machine at idle. I know I can gut it, but I might as well get a weight savings too.
     
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    Looks very sweet. Try to find an asphalt black with ABS.
     
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    Nice :thumbsup:
    Welcome to the Dark side :rolleyes:
     
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    "RWB 'cuz they're ugly" :loco:

    Great find BTW.
     
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    Wow - that's a mighty fine bike you have there.:thumbsup:


    Now get out and Enjoy!

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    SkiMad
     
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    It is beautiful, stunning. Very nice.
     
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    Just a heads-up Marriedman your 2007 isn't a true Italian Red,only the 2002-2003-2004 model VFR800's came stock in the R157 Italian Red. The 2005 VFR800's came stock in the R258 Winning Red (same color Red paint that was used on the RC51) which had a bit more of an Orangey tint to it compared to the R157 Italian Red.

    Your 2007 VFR800 came stock in the R101CU Candy Glory Red which was an upscale,deeper,and much more luxurious shade of Red than either of the other two Red's previously used on the 6th gen. VFR800's. And yeah I gotta raise my hand and agree with you,in the sunlight that Candy Glory Red paint is positively stunning. :love:

    Congratulations my friend she's a beauty.
     
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    Thanks everybody!

    stosh - funny you should correct me. I literally just read that. Learn something new everyday. I am looking for the color code of the wheels right now. I love the color of the 07 wheels, but I am not giving up my 8 spoke wheel. So I am swapping my 5th gen's wheels. When I need new tires, I will have them powder coated back to the 2007 OEM color.
     
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    Checkout this thread: http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/44253-8-Spoke-On-An-07-RWB

    OCLandspeeder had hims rim powder coated semi-gloss Anthracite. That would look killer on a candy red bike. Its close to the OEM color and the semi gloss finish really makes the wheels pop.
     
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    That does look nice on the RWB, but I really like the OEM color. I am hoping that the guy I know can match it.
     
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    lovely looking bike. good choice :)
     
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