Greetings everyone! I decided years ago that I wanted a VFR, and finally found myself in a position to buy one without putting myself in debt. I've been reading for months about the various generations, and the pro's and con's of each one. After probably 6 months of research I decided that I wanted a 5th generation model. Last week I found a beauty - a 2001 with a Corbin seat, a taller Corbin windshield, and Heli Bars. The best part is that it had a WHOPPING 5,800 miles on it! It was 400 miles away from me and I ended up buying it for $4,500. I think I did pretty well. I trailered it home because it was below freezing all weekend in my area. I put 20 miles on it yesterday in 34 degree temps, and I can already tell that it is an amazing machine! I previously owned a 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750 that I bought new and rode for 30K miles (with only one minor headlight problem). A friend of mine bought it from me yesterday so it is in its new home, with a brand new rider who is getting my help getting started in the world of motorcycling. Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself, and share a couple pictures of my new bike.
looks like you've found a winner, and she's found a nice kennel to stay out of the snow in. Thanks for rollin' em out for a family foto.
Welcome, clean bike, great price! I looked for a good 5th Gen for a while but was not able to find a decent one with reasonable miles on it. Congrats!
Welcome! Nice looking bike. I thought for a moment it was my best friend's but then realized yours is MUCH cleaner......
Thanks everyone. I'm thrilled with the bike - it is as clean as could be with only 2 VERY minor flaws that will be easy to correct when the temperature cooperates. It's thanks to the information on the forum that I now have my 2001 model. Hours and hours of research paid off and I am certain that I made the right choice by going with the bike I now have! As a father of three children I normally frown upon whining, but I do love the whine of those gears.... :lalala:
Welcome. Sounds like you did do well on your score. I like that Nighthawk too. But then blue really is my fav color. lol
I love that Candy Tahitian Blue, and I really wish Honda sold the VFR in the US in that color. Maybe I should start saving towards a paint job...
Welcome...Congratulations! I cannot believe some of the occasional low mileage VFRs out there. You truly had some luck (and some hard work looking on your part). Enjoy the whine!
Sweet welcome and great bike! you will love it, i picked my 5th gen up about 3 mos ago and love it, cant believe the low milage on yours. by the look of your old bike your vfr has found a good home - enjoy!
