VFR800 VTEC - your experiences

[bolidemichael]

Seight_Returns said:

myvision said:

if you want the 1200 hold out for one

Absolutely this - not because the 1200 is necessarily the better bike (it's a very different bike - bigger, heavier, more powerful, shaft drive etc) but because if you're buying a bike to enjoy the ownership experience and the 1200 is what you want - then buy the bike you really want.

You two pushed me into a determined search for the 1200 and lo and behold, just a few quid more than the 2008 800 from the dealer - thanks!

[carinaman]

Congratulations.

[talksthetorque]

That looks a great buy.
I take it you've not pxed and you are now a two bike household?

[Biker9090]

Excellent choice.

Highly recommend k tech linear springs though to help sort the soggy front out. That's a good price as well.

[bolidemichael]

TTT it wasn't part-exd and I now have the Fazer too - forlorn and slowly perishing. What to do, perhaps keep it as a local and a London hack.

As for the ride, I'll get some miles under my belt and see where I should start. It has Dunlop road smarts fitted for one, which seemed quite good on the dry A3 and at speed. A touch of resistance on turn in and a touch of under steer, but these are initial observations and I'll settle into a more determined view as I get out and about over the coming weeks and months. The best thing about this season is that all the summer bikers hang up their one-pieces and an early riser is rewarded with open roads.

[myvision]

bolidemichael said:

You two pushed me into a determined search for the 1200 and lo and behold, just a few quid more than the 2008 800 from the dealer - thanks!

Nice looking bike I've the Remus can on mine I bet the akropovic sounds good.

[bolidemichael]

myvision said:

bolidemichael said:

You two pushed me into a determined search for the 1200 and lo and behold, just a few quid more than the 2008 800 from the dealer - thanks!

Nice looking bike I've the Remus can on mine I bet the akropovic sounds good.

It has just the deep burble that a V4 deserves and I'm keen to remove the baffle to experience the full V4 music. I'm not inclined to leave it out though.

It must sound awesome (to others) when on the road.

[bolidemichael]

Thanks for your contributions... more VFR1200F chat here.

[PurpleTurtle]

That’s a great deal OP, a lot of bike for five grand, enjoy!