Name is Al, just want to say hello and thank you for some good information before the purchase of my new bike. Just got the bike of my dreams. Dropped into a local dealer in Troy, NY and there was a 2006, new, pearl black VFR. Good price and calling out my name. Took delivery two days ago and can not be happier. Love the smooth V4 and the bike is beautiful, in the sun, at dusk... Doing a relative gentle break in. I have a set of Honda hard cases coming in to dealer on Fri. to be installed. I lingered on site for a week or so reading and got nothing but confidence in my purchase. Thank you for being here. I will try and participate as much as I can. If anyone is in Albany NY or Poughkeepsie NY feel free to speak up. Al PA Cardiac Surgery Delmar NY Work in Poughkeepsie