Thinking about possibly selling my 2010 VFR 1200?!

I put at the top what I think people for. I also do not like seeing too much bike history and too much of the engine configuration specs in an advertisement. Just my opinion but it feels like the owner is condescending to me. People can look at the wiki or Honda's web site, they do not need you to explain it to them. I put just enough in to demonstrate the greatness of this bike for someone who is hearing of it for the first time. Afterthought - What you wrote about motogp and such is good as well.

I aligned the bullet points and made them all similar, just to look better.

Now you need to add some details on how you kept this bike "immaculate", "like new"...all of the attention to detail. Even if you do something now that you did not do before, like clean the spokes with a toothbrush and Dawn to keep them "like new", put anything like that in there. Garaged? Heated? List all that stuff one after another. The bike is four years old. Did you get two brake fluid flushes in that time? If yes put it down. A buyer assuming you did nothing in those four years is very different from "All fluids are new. This bike gives new meaning to "ready to ride."


Is this ABS or no?

What brand and model is the aftermarket exhaust? Talk it up specifically, sound, power, whatever. Do you have the original exhaust to give?

Got a youtube account? Maybe post a video with sound of the engine. Everyone wants a great sounding bike.

Photography: The pics are good and clear. I know photos are work but if you have the time consider these suggestions: Mid-day sunlight washes everything out and adds too much contrast. If you get the chance (I know it is work) take some pictures in the late afternoon to sunset, when it is still bright but the sun is low. Get some pics without the distractions like those garbage cans. That parking lot is perfect, or a grassy park area. Also stick your face at gas tank level. Looking straight on the bike looks cooler than looking down at it. And you can fill more of the frame with the bike. The bike should go all the way left/right or up/down in the frame. Look at my photo gallery. Not that the photos are perfect, but see the photos where I pick some closeups. Find the cool logos and accessories and take some of those close up. REMOVE YOUR HELMET from photos. People want to picture themselves on your bike and your helmet reminds them of you instead. There are a million bikes for sale. Everyone wants one that is cool. Your bike is COOL so demonstrate that in the photos.

Are you putting this on Craigslist? It is expected for a bike to be there.

 

You are the best.

I just had a guy offer me this:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=32256124&cat=144&lpid=&search=Yamaha R6&ad_cid=1

The only bike I didn't ask for lol

Thank you.

 

I suggest adding this: "Yamaha trades must offer two bikes instead of one."

 

I have owned a lot of bikes. I have ridden on the street, raced, did track days and I love every aspect of motorcycling. I don't think we should limit ourselves to one specific motorcycle but experience what makes our hearts race and ride so fast that we come into a corner and see God. Motorcycling is exciting! Ride what excites you. Try them all until you can say you've done all that you need to do. I am 67 years old and I was again on the racetrack this summer. I hope to do it again next summer. Make the most of life while you can.

 

After riding for about 4-5 years I owned 5 different bikes, the reason why so many is because none of them made me really happy/smile while riding it, so I kept getting different ones in the hope to find one I like so I would keep it for years.
And currently I have a Honda VTX 1800 (a cruisrer) which I will keep for 2 up riding and a 2010 VFR 1200 F.
For some reason I never felt connected if you know what I mean with any of the bikes I had? Is it me? Am I broken lol? Or maybe I didn't find that perfect bike?

Everyone loves their VFR's. And that is exactly how I wanted to feel about mine too. And I know it is a great bike that many people would love to own but that bike doesn't mean much to me

For some reason I could never connect with that bike (no grin/excitement/fun factor/happiness if any while riding it) and I know that is weird because like I said everyone loves their VFR's!

So, I question myself from time to time if it's me or what? I have no clue to be honest...
I am afraid I may regret it later but there is only one way to find out.

So I posted it up for sale/trade finally:
http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2010-Honda-Vfr-1200F-113454627

And I'm planning on getting a Honda CBR600RR or GSXR 750 and hopefully that direct explosiveness (excitement) of the inline 4 will cure my strange cravings?!

Or should I just give up on it? But I can't do that because I love the bikes and riding way too much!

 

There's a reason many of us here have more than one bike. The reasons & the bike may vary but, well you get the idea.

 

I totally understand where you are coming from. I bought a 6th gen VFR and just never connected with it either. Now that I have the 7th gen, I got my grin back! There is nothing wrong with the fact that it isn't for you. Just keep riding and looking for the one that does it for you.

If you haven't yet, I strongly urge you to check out a 5th gen VFR. If I could have a 5th gen with the suspension, ABS, and shaft like 7th... I'd never want another bike. The 5th gen is so close to perfect (for me).

Oh, and on your ad it says VTEC. The 7th gen does not have that. Thank god.