Poll: VFR Rider Ages

I know this has probably been done before, but this should give us a more recent idea of ages here. 

Old enough to know better but just can't help myself!!

We need fresh blood. Jeez!

30 next month :)

This past April I went from the 3rd demographic to the 4th! Had a funny run in with a CHP officer earlier this year. I was a witness to a crash and he was getting my info from my DL. He looked at me, looked at my 5 gen and then asks "Aren't you a little old to be riding a sport bike?!" My immediate answer was, "I don't think so!"

Afterward I had thought of many more quips I could have said... 

I bought my 2007 back when I was 23 in 2009. Now I am 30. Man how time flies, sixty thousand miles later, this bike has been with me through thick and thin, for the good times and bad. Funny thing, I am getting slower and heavier with age and this bike is only getting faster and lighter lol.

Doh, I'm in the lead group :(  50+ Ouch I feel OLD :(

Duc2V4 This past April I went from the 3rd demographic to the 4th! Had a funny run in with a CHP officer earlier this year. I was a witness to a crash and he was getting my info from my DL. He looked at me, looked at my 5 gen and then asks "Aren't you a little old to be riding a sport bike?!" My immediate answer was, "I don't think so!"

Afterward I had thought of many more quips I could have said... 

What a dick, jealous

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So 60 is the new 40 right?

"were you born ignorant or did they teach you that at the police academy??"   :goofy:

Like a fine wine, riding just gets better and better as I age.At age 67, my attitude is starting to approach age 30. And it is still decreasing. 

Old Phart Terry

Tapatalk needs to support polls. I'm in the first group at 28.

Not to derail a thread, but after he made that remark and we were waiting around for the tow truck, he opens up and tells the story of how he bought a 1300CC motorcycle when he was 18 and ended up crashing real bad! And how he'll never get back on a bike again! So I guess if he's not brave enough to get back on a bike how can someone (probably 15 years his senior I'm guessing) get on a bike at my age?!

Trust me Dutchy that was one of the quips similar and among others that ran through my head! 

20 minutes ago, Duc2V4

Not to derail a thread, but after he made that remark and we were waiting around for the tow truck, he opens up and tells the story of how he bought a 1300CC motorcycle when he was 18 and ended up crashing real bad! And how he'll never get back on a bike again! So I guess if he's not brave enough to get back on a bike how can someone (probably 15 years his senior I'm guessing) get on a bike at my age?!

Trust me Dutchy that was one of the quips similar and among others that ran through my head! 

Haha wow, this is why we start on 250's and not hyabusagixxers....

At 18 I thought I was tough shit, punching my 49cc scooter out to 72cc's lol. 

I am 107 but that was clocked on a gps, not through the traps at the lights. 

But I run 12 miles every year and I will drop you like a 3 foot putt.  :tongue:

Mentally I probably stopped maturing around age 12.

Getting older is inevitable, growing up is optional

You don't stop riding because you get old . . . you get old because you stop riding. 

What?! Im in the second to youngest group?! How many points do I get? Do I also get points for being a young gurl?

you get to get the beers.....   :-)

2016 at 9:08 PM, Cogswell, July 26

You don't stop riding because you get old . . . you get old because you stop riding. 

Agreed!! 56 and don't feel a day over 50............

10 hours ago, Dutchy

you get to get the beers.....   :-)

What kind of beers, Dutchy?

Just telling you that i celebrate the 15 years ownership, of my 5th gen.
Bought it on July 24, 2001. I was 33 back then!

I'm 29 and have been viffing since I was 26.  Way better than the 600 katana I started with lol

I have been riding (off and on) since I bought the 1990 new!

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Owned a VTR 250 for a short time in the mid-90's. I was a lot skinnier and lighter back then; the VTR was a fun bike. After a 10+ year hiatus from riding, bought my first VFR in 2007 and it has been like a comfortable set of shoes. Haven't looked back. The VFR is good therapy for my 40-something life.

1 hour ago, Aimbot9000

I'm 29 and have been viffing since I was 26.  Way better than the 600 katana I started with lol

Been "viffing" for 18 years. 

VIFFING-  the wonder drug. Get your buzz-on soon! 😎

Woo Hoo I am in the majority! Physically old, Mentally an infant : )

Being solidly in the "baby boomer" generation, I can honestly say that riding my VFR is my fountain of youth.  Nothing makes me feel 19 again like a spirited ride.  The kicker is that my son rides a Harley.  That's how dysfunctional my family has become!

Love this thread.... All so true.... Not really sure how being 60 should feel, but when I'm on my bike I feel a shit load younger with a ear ta ear grin....

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These were not the results I expected when creating this thread.  Being 58 myself, it's nice to see I'm in the majority of the rider ages here.  So for those riders in the last 2 groups, does the bike's egos fit you well for longer or touring type rides - or have you modified the ergos (Heli-bars, peg lowering, etc.) to better fit you?  I bought a new '03 VFR and had it for a year before trading it in for a '04 ST1300.  I traded it in then because the ST was better suited for 2-up riding which my wife wanted to do.  But I loved that VFR and added Heli-bars and a Corbin seat - at 6'1" with a 33" inseam, the bike then fit me perfectly and comfortably.

Now I'm getting ready to pick up a new 2015 VFR and I'm thinking I'll be needing the bar risers for sure.  I'm ordering the Honda risers, but I also plan on getting the 1.25" risers being sold by a member here.  So I'm curious how the bike's ergos fit the 45+ age riders here.

I've owned VFRs since '06 - at the ripe old age of 23. 32 these days, so definitely on the young end.

If you like going far and going fast there's no better alternative. Jury's out on whether I'll make it to the next age bracket haha

From 1993 to 2008. The 03 was the best.

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mello dude, 2016-07-26 at 3:27 PM

Getting older is inevitable, growing up is optional

Peter Pan has always been my biggest hero: Never Grow Up

If I had only known, would have owned a motorcycle many, many, many years before I made the mid-life plunge in 2008. Have just entered the majority age group in this poll.  so much lost time to make up for  ; )

This needs more polling IMO, like age, number of bikes, age of bikes, DIY or dealer serviced, commuter/tourer/racer/coffeegetter, garage kept/outside kept :P

Rambler358, ‎8‎/‎1‎/‎2016 at 4:31 PM

These were not the results I expected when creating this thread.  Being 58 myself, it's nice to see I'm in the majority of the rider ages here.  So for those riders in the last 2 groups, does the bike's egos fit you well for longer or touring type rides - or have you modified the ergos (Heli-bars, peg lowering, etc.) to better fit you?  I bought a new '03 VFR and had it for a year before trading it in for a '04 ST1300.  I traded it in then because the ST was better suited for 2-up riding which my wife wanted to do.  But I loved that VFR and added Heli-bars and a Corbin seat - at 6'1" with a 33" inseam, the bike then fit me perfectly and comfortably.

Now I'm getting ready to pick up a new 2015 VFR and I'm thinking I'll be needing the bar risers for sure.  I'm ordering the Honda risers, but I also plan on getting the 1.25" risers being sold by a member here.  So I'm curious how the bike's ergos fit the 45+ age riders here.

2000 VFR fifth gen, stock ergos, no mods.  Came to the VFR from a Honda Pacific Coast (definitely an upright riding position.)  I like the riding position of the VFR.  Done several 600 mile, 13 hour+ days on my bike.  Not saying I didn't feel it by the end of the day, but not enough to make me want to go out and buy risers, aftermarket seat, etc.

10 minutes ago, jeffyjeff

2000 VFR fifth gen, stock ergos, no mods.  Came to the VFR from a Honda Pacific Coast (definitely an upright riding position.)  I like the riding position of the VFR.  Done several 600 mile, 13 hour+ days on my bike.  Not saying I didn't feel it by the end of the day, but not enough to make me want to go out and buy risers, aftermarket seat, etc.

Good to hear.  I'd guess you don't have any back pain issues or such.  I get some minor back pain when hunched over for a time (gardening, shoveling, etc.), so that's why I went with the risers.

I have arthritis in my back (at only 28, I'm not looking forward to old age), I have to plan my life around it and always careful how I move, but I've never found the riding position to be hard on my back. After about 80 minutes, though, my ass is starting to really bother me.

at 56 years young, I prefer the position on 4th or 5th gen with heli's over the too upright fz09 (for sale). But I must say, the fjr1300 (sold) had ideal iron butt ergo's. Many 1000+ mile days on it, but a tad heavy... 

12 hours ago, jhenley17

I have arthritis in my back (at only 28, I'm not looking forward to old age), I have to plan my life around it and always careful how I move, but I've never found the riding position to be hard on my back. After about 80 minutes, though, my ass is starting to really bother me.

I have the same back problem but at much more than 28 y. o.  I feel for you man.  I found a good chiropractor (rare thing) and she did wonders.  Don't go under the knife until you can't live another day with it.  The stock riding position is good for my back and likely would be for anyone if they built up core and leg muscles.  I think Honda did a great job, at least for me of designing the ergos on the bike.  

At 5 foot seven inches, this 2001 in stock form fits me well. It takes a little time in the spring to build my core back up but once in shape it actually improves my bad back issues. At 67, 500 mi days are rare but 300 comes pretty easy. But being retired, I'm in no hurry, so shorter days are just fine. 

60 and retired.  :491:

I wonder how many VFR riders are 40?  I wonder, because there's no "40" in the options!  ("Senior moment" on the part of the OP?)  :goofy:
 

I was reading about Ben Bostrom's recent finish of the Kona Ironman triathalon (the world's toughest and most prestigious such event--entry by qualification only), which he did in part as a tribute to his late training partner, Dave Mirra, and noticed that the oldest finisher this year was EIGHTY THREE years old: A Japanese guy called Hiromu Inada.  Way to grow old, Hiromu-san!

Anyway, I've decided that I shall henceforth be counting my birthdays by tens, which means I intend to stay "about 50" for the next nine years.  Who says I can't?  :tongue:

Ciao,

53............

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59 and have been on VFRs since 2008. You don't stop because you get old, you get old because you stop.

Everyone always calls my VFRs old man bikes, but I just think that they don't have as refined of taste is all. :D

I'm early 30s and wouldn't really consider any other motorbike at this stage.

7 hours ago, thtanner

Everyone always calls my VFRs old man bikes, but I just think that they don't have as refined of taste is all. :D

Well said young man.  :goofy:

54 and on my 2nd stock 6th gen. Like many, started on a Kawasaki G5 100, then shipped overseas and bought a new '83 Yamaha 750 Seca, then a '76 Yamaha XT500. Loooong dry spell until I could get the VFR I'd been drooling over for years. Best.Money.I.Ever.Spent. Am younger now than when I first threw a leg over it. At times wish I could pop wheelies or had a quicker start, but it's exactly as fast as I need it to be, and can ride as long as my two touring brothers with a BMW R1200RT and FJR1300, and I look cooler doing it, lol. I am averaging about 10,000 miles a year - I have a short commute but ride at every opportunity. A brother and I always make a good long (1200-1500 mile) ride every year and I hate pulling in the driveway at the end.

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32 minutes ago, TedJake

54 and on my 2nd stock 6th gen. Like many, started on a Kawasaki G5 100, then shipped overseas and bought a new '83 Yamaha 750 Seca, then a '76 Yamaha XT500. Loooong dry spell until I could get the VFR I'd been drooling over for years. Best.Money.I.Ever.Spent. Am younger now than when I first threw a leg over it. At times wish I could pop wheelies or had a quicker start, but it's exactly as fast as I need it to be, and can ride as long as my two touring brothers with a BMW R1200RT and FJR1300, and I look cooler doing it, lol. I am averaging about 10,000 miles a year - I have a short commute but ride at every opportunity. A brother and I always make a good long (1200-1500 mile) ride every year and I hate pulling in the driveway at the end.

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Those were the days!  Poppin' a wheelie wearing bell bottom jeans, no helmet and no license!  I always felt like a total hooligan.  It's amazing I survived it.  

As for the VFR - they think it's an "old man's bike" - that is until they hear it.  Then they all want to know what it is.  He who laughs last laughs best! 

33 and with almost 30k miles under my belt between my 03 and 14 vfrs. 

33 this month. Took me 11 motorcycles before I finally figured out that I should own a VFR. I sure do like it!

Incidentally, I bought mine on my birthday.

thtanner, 10/13/2016 at 10:01 AM

Everyone always calls my VFRs old man bikes

Tell that to the young kid on the 600 Sport Bike that I chased down in the Adirondacks a couple of years ago.  Should have seen the look on his face when he saw the saddlebags/top box/tank bag.  (I was fully loaded on a week long trip.) 

I'm 55 and have 34K miles on my 6th Gen.

I call it an old man's bike, but that didn't stop me from buying one. I'm 28.

37 and I love it more and more the longer I owe it. Coming up on two years now, had 7 prior bikes and the only one I would give this up for is F8GT. VFR is paid off and I love it so its not going to anyone else anytime soon. 

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23 hours ago, MarkinReno

68 in March and going strong.


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A pup! You don't look a day older that 67.

Happy B-Day pal.

MaxSwell A pup! You don't look a day older that 67.
Happy B-Day pal.

Feel 16 on and 100 after getting off after a long day.