Hello everyone! I'll pick up my '05 VFR in several weeks - and I'm very excited and very nervous! Excited because I'm looking forward to touring this summer. Nervous because I've never rode a bike with so much horse-power! Many many years ago I rode dirtbikes and then bought a streetbike (250 Kawasaki). And last year I bought a Suzuki GS500F to get back into riding after a 10 year break from riding. It was a fun summer! Now the Suzuki is up for sale and I'm purchasing a VFR. So - if you have any suggestions about the new purchase please let me know! Thank you. :blink: I'm alittle over-whelmed!
Take it easy and you'll be fine. You will adjust to the new bike quicker than you think. I've not been a huge fan of the VTEC but I hope you bought an ABS model.
No need to be overwhelmed about the Viffer. This bike is definately user friendly. A bit on the heavy side at parking lot crawls but get it on the road and its nimble and willing to tame the twisties. VFRs in my experience have a very even and controlable throttle response so you shouldn't have to worry about it getting squirly on you. It definately has the get up and go that you might be looking for but it's not a scary beast of a bike like some of the new liter bikes out. Take it easy for a bit and you'll feel right a home in no time.
Welcome Home,
Bert
Yes, I bought the ABS model. And I'll be taking the Advanced Rider Training course this summer.
SAFE-T, Mar 31 2005, 09:19 PMTake it easy and you'll be fine. You will adjust to the new bike quicker than you think. I've not been a huge fan of the VTEC but I hope you bought an ABS model.
Thank you Bert. How do you pronounce "Viffer"? Is it V-if-r? or V-eye-fr?
VFR200274, Mar 31 2005, 09:23 PMNo need to be overwhelmed about the Viffer. This bike is definately user friendly. A bit on the heavy side at parking lot crawls but get it on the road and its nimble and willing to tame the twisties. VFRs in my experience have a very even and controlable throttle response so you shouldn't have to worry about it getting squirly on you. It definately has the get up and go that you might be looking for but it's not a scary beast of a bike like some of the new liter bikes out. Take it easy for a bit and you'll feel right a home in no time.
Welcome Home,
Bert
That would be Vee-Fer..
Are there any other women VFR riders out there? Is there a woman's forum on this site? Just in case I have specific questions along those lines. :blink:
Jane
There are women members on the forum but we all play together. I'm fairly new so I don't know everyone. There is so much good information on the site that it's pretty transparent when questions are answered. We all love our bikes!! That's what it's about.
Ask Away!!
Bert
That is fabulous! I'm glad it's a mixed group! Display's a significant maturity concerning motorcycling.
Bert - are you able to ride all year round?
I still have snow up to my front door - I'm in Canada.
VFR200274, Mar 31 2005, 09:52 PMThere are women members on the forum but we all play together. I'm fairly new so I don't know everyone. There is so much good information on the site that it's pretty transparent when questions are answered. We all love our bikes!! That's what it's about.
Ask Away!!
Bert
Yes, I can pretty much ride year round but during the summer the wind kicks up pretty bad, 30 and 40 mph gusts and all. Gotta keep your head down and stuff. When the temps get over 100 in the summer the roads can become pretty greasy and its hard to stay cool when you ride with good gear on. Even with a mesh padded jacket it's still damned hot in Sin City.
Sounds like your summer is like our winter. You've gotta take it easy - 'cause the weather will get to you!
Heh - I've got to name my bike. I didn't name the last one. And this one I know I'll keep for a long time. I'm thinking "Big Red". Ah - its OK. But I'm stuck and can't come up with any other names. Any ideas?
VFR200274, Mar 31 2005, 10:12 PMYes, I can pretty much ride year round but during the summer the wind kicks up pretty bad, 30 and 40 mph gusts and all. Gotta keep your head down and stuff. When the temps get over 100 in the summer the roads can become pretty greasy and its hard to stay cool when you ride with good gear on. Even with a mesh padded jacket it's still damned hot in Sin City.
Not to sure on the names as of yet as my bike remains nameless on its 3rd birthday. Anything with RED in it works. I'm a bit biased though cuz RED is what I ride. I guess RED sounds good. lol
I'm a solid color person but there comes a time to make some mods that will personalized the ride. A darker blood RED paint is in the near future.
Bert
Welcome! I'm sure you'll love the new bike. Where abouts in Canada are you? I was out riding all day today, Tho' it get a bit chilly this evening, went out of town to Bragg Creek about 35km's and the temp gauge was reading 0C most of the way back. :unsure: Anyway take it easy and I'm sure you'll be fine.
hey if ya get a loud pipe you can call it v-rex!!!
so where ya from in canada? i'm from the left coast, eh?
lotsa riding when its not raining, eh?
congrats on the new bike, eh? you'll love it, eh?
I'm up north in the Yukon. I'm sure I'll love the new bike - I just can't wait to get it home and on the road! I'm planning several trips this summer. 1. the Yukon Ride - which you can view at www.YukonRide.com and 2. Vancouver - because I'm taking the ART course there. and then 3. Who knows? I'm up for suggestions. I was thinking of coastal- Washington, Oregon and California. Or - head across Canada? We'll see.
Bert - I'm thinking "Big Red". Because the bike is red (what other color is there?) And Big Red has a commanding sound to it!
dirtbag, Mar 31 2005, 10:35 PMhey if ya get a loud pipe you can call it v-rex!!!
so where ya from in canada? i'm from the left coast, eh?
lotsa riding when its not raining, eh?
congrats on the new bike, eh? you'll love it, eh?
V-Rex....hummmmm I'll think on that one. :)
dirtbag, Mar 31 2005, 10:35 PMhey if ya get a loud pipe you can call it v-rex!!!
so where ya from in canada? i'm from the left coast, eh?
lotsa riding when its not raining, eh?
congrats on the new bike, eh? you'll love it, eh?
Welcome to the family Gypsy! :D
Gypsy, Apr 1 2005, 01:42 AMI'm up north in the Yukon.
Wow - there's a member in Alaska - maybe you guys can hook up for a ride!! :beer:
Welcome, and another Canadian member great! Pin your location on the map so we can see just how far North you are, I'm in New Brunswick and was out once last week. Unfortunately it was a ride to the dealership and don't have her back yet......
Gypsy, Apr 1 2005, 06:05 AMThat is fabulous! I'm glad it's a mixed group! Display's a significant maturity concerning motorcycling.
Bert - are you able to ride all year round?
I still have snow up to my front door - I'm in Canada.
Welcome , too bad you're so far north, I've two-wheeled it twice this week. Forcast for today and tomorrow look pretty crappy though.
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Welcome!!
Congrats on the new bike, you're gonna love it!!!
Are there many bike shops in the Yukon?
Thats a great idea! Maybe they will reply? Or, do I look it up? (New to this format :huh: )
cbar, Apr 1 2005, 07:05 AMWow - there's a member in Alaska - maybe you guys can hook up for a ride!! :beer:
There are a few bike shops. The population of the Yukon is 27,000 so the bike shops are in Whitehorse (the capital city). Lets see - there is Honda, Kawi/Suzuki, Harley (but I don't think that counts as a "bike shop" does it??? :D Just kidding). And Yamaha - so 4 shops in total.
Thank you I'm glad I joined the VFR community - looks like it's going to be a fun summer riding!
SS Rider, Apr 1 2005, 09:32 AMWelcome!!
Congrats on the new bike, you're gonna love it!!!
Are there many bike shops in the Yukon?
Gypsy, Apr 1 2005, 03:09 PMThats a great idea! Maybe they will reply? Or, do I look it up? (New to this format :huh: )
You could try looking on the member map (see link at the top of VFRD, by the Gallery, Weather, etc.).
Gypsy, Apr 1 2005, 02:09 PMThats a great idea! Maybe they will reply? Or, do I look it up? (New to this format :huh: )
Hi there, I did a search on 'Alaska' and I believe the user id for the guy you're looking for is - jwahrmund -
cheers :thumbsup:
Don't worry about it. Take it easy when you first get the bike. Remember not to push it too much before 600 miles.....and just ride to get used to it. I believe it's one of the easiest and most forgivable bikes made today.
:beer: congrats on your purchase.
Hiya Gypsy and welcome aboard. I am a new VFR rider and only got it a couple of weeks ago. However, weather in Ottawa has been somewhat cooperative since then and even rode it to work several times this week. (getting heated grips this week)
I found the transition from my V4 Interceptor 500 fairly easy and I was fairly surprised at the kick-in-the-pants power that it has. I found that it is much more sensitive to jerkyness over rough road so for me, the key has been smooth clutching and to hold myself up with my knees and lower back more in order to take the weight off the wrists and tucking the elboes in helps too.
Post a pic when you get it home and let us hear about the first ride(s). They are always exciting to hear about.
Darn 5-10 cents of snow heading my way.
Hello - I just came back from Honda and the new bike is in! I ran over (literally) ASAP after he phoned me. The wax is still on the bike (they wanted to clean that off before I sat on it) but - I'm washable - I was up and on it anyway! WOW! Talk about a serious bike! The motor was quiet and no-nonsense. The rear tire is fat and able to take the twisties - and the front panel with the odo, temp. gauge, date, km, etc. is up to date and very handy. SWEET MACHINE- but - you all know that! I'm new to this....
Now I've hired a guy to come over in 1/2 hour to shovel my front yard and get rid of the ice and snow. I've worked on it all week - and I'm getting no where so I've brought in someone who can get the job done. I'll be busy washing the Suzuki and getting it ready to ride up to Honda to sell. Man, I'm so excited my feet aren't touching the ground and my hands can't feel the computer keys!
Gotta jet - lots to do! :wheel:
Jane
BOBINOTTAWA, Apr 2 2005, 06:52 AMHiya Gypsy and welcome aboard. I am a new VFR rider and only got it a couple of weeks ago. However, weather in Ottawa has been somewhat cooperative since then and even rode it to work several times this week. (getting heated grips this week)
I found the transition from my V4 Interceptor 500 fairly easy and I was fairly surprised at the kick-in-the-pants power that it has. I found that it is much more sensitive to jerkyness over rough road so for me, the key has been smooth clutching and to hold myself up with my knees and lower back more in order to take the weight off the wrists and tucking the elboes in helps too.
Post a pic when you get it home and let us hear about the first ride(s). They are always exciting to hear about.
Darn 5-10 cents of snow heading my way.
Congrats Gypsy, your gonna love it! :D
hey if ya get a loud pipe you can call it v-rex!!!
so where ya from in canada? i'm from the left coast, eh?
lotsa riding when its not raining, eh?
congrats on the new bike, eh? you'll love it, eh?
My bike already has that license plate:
my gallery picture
Anyone at Daytona 3 years ago might have seen the bike. You'll know if you did because it was the only one like it.
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