hello, i bought a 2000 vfr800 about two months ago from a friend leaving the states. I was not ready for the weight, but as I got used to it, the bike has grown on me. Longest trip so far was around 250mi one-way, MA-NJ. Once I figure out how to use links properly i can at least who pictures of the bike just prior to buying: </a><href http://people.csail.mit.edu/jckerken/mc/anrp.net/bike/new/>ad pics</a>
Welcome. I also just recently got a fifth generation, a 2001 about a month ago. I too was worried about how the weight increase would feel, but in all truth after almost 2000 miles I'm not really noticing it at all except when I'm lugging it around the garage or getting it on the centerstand. It's a very well balanced bike.
Welcome! Bike looks great, I've added the images to this post. EDIT: Here is a link to a write up for adding pics to your post. http://vfrworld.com/forums/suggestion-box/18021-how-upload-pictures-vfrworld.html