Just got my 1998 VFR yesterday. w00t!

Deadsmiley · 05-09-2009, 11:29 AM

So I guess I am officially a "bike guy" now with two bikes in the stable. =)

I got my CBR954 and it's a great bike, light and fast. The 954 just isn't great for longer trips and I wasn't sure I wanted a cruiser. I rode a 2008 VFR last year and liked it a lot.

I just bought this 1998 VFR yesterday. The high mount looks nice but it sure is LOUD! Planned upgrades are a Sargent seat and some type of larger wind screen. Perhaps some Helibars. I know a guy that has Helibars on his 2001 model that I can try out.

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DUX · 05-09-2009, 11:40 AM

Nice looking machine, congrats!

Twincam · 05-09-2009, 3:52 PM

She looks great!

The Pre-Vtec VFRs I am told were the best ever VFRs manufactured... You have bagged a nice one too!

Ride Safe

Sideshow bob · 05-09-2009, 4:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Nice looking machine, congrats!

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welcome to the world of multiple machines were the only problem is which one to use

Twincam · 05-09-2009, 4:39 PM

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welcome to the world of multiple machines were the only problem is which one to use

Very true!

Deadsmiley · 05-09-2009, 4:57 PM

Well, the cool thing is that I can have one down for maintenance/repairs and still have one to ride! =D

wasmeneh · 05-09-2009, 6:25 PM

I just bought a Y2K VFR 2 months ago. Put Helibars on it 1st, then the Sargeant Seat. I can't tell you how much better it feels. Kind of like night and day....
Mike
Y2K VFR
1972 Kawa H1-B

Grover130 · 05-09-2009, 7:50 PM

You picked a great year - Good luck!

DUX · 05-09-2009, 8:22 PM

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welcome to the world of multiple machines were the only problem is which one to use

...and finding the time for routine maintenance.

Deadsmiley · 05-10-2009, 4:34 PM

Yep, changing the oil today and doing a general check out. Get the registration/title work done tomorrow. Then I can ride!

Deadsmiley · 05-11-2009, 12:21 AM

Man, the previous owner never cleaned this chain. I spent about 3 hours getting the grim off of the thing. o_O

*Fassst51* · 05-12-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

She looks great!

The Pre-Vtec VFRs I am told were the best ever VFRs manufactured... You have bagged a nice one too!

Ride Safe

I agree, usually all new bikes I always like better, but in this case I actually like the 98's better..

Deadsmiley · 05-14-2009, 12:41 AM

Put 160 miles on it yesterday. It's a nice ride!

CBR929RE · 05-14-2009, 1:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

She looks great!

The Pre-Vtec VFRs I am told were the best ever VFRs manufactured... You have bagged a nice one too!

Ride Safe

I've also heard that. If I had the money I'd go for a 98-01 pre-vtec also.

that thing looks sweet and I bet sounds awesome on the pipe.

Deadsmiley · 05-14-2009, 4:55 PM

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I've also heard that. If I had the money I'd go for a 98-01 pre-vtec also.

that thing looks sweet and I bet sounds awesome on the pipe.

It does sound awesome. A little TOO awesome. I would like it to be a bit quieter. Other than that I have no complaints.

The stock seat is a LOT better than the one on my 954. I am thinking that I will still replace it with a Sargent though. I sat on an 01 that had a Sargent seat on Tuesday and it was very nice!

This bike is exactly what I expected. The ride is silky smooth. The engine has enough butt to scoot it on down the rode. The riding position is more upright, yet still sporty. And I think the looks are damned sexy.

I still love my 954, but it has a different purpose. Now I have a delemia. Next trip to Deals Gap do I take the CBR or the VFR? It's a 4-5 hour ride just to get there.

zerogara · 06-28-2009, 7:38 PM

Check to see if those pipes had buffles originally fitted that the previous owner took off. That will quiet down a bit.

Twincam · 06-29-2009, 8:11 AM

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I still love my 954, but it has a different purpose. Now I have a delemia. Next trip to Deals Gap do I take the CBR or the VFR? It's a 4-5 hour ride just to get there.

This is what I face. Either keep stopping every hour or so on the 954RR to stretch my legs & then for fuel or only stop to get fuel when on the VFR as its so comfortable.

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Check to see if those pipes had buffles originally fitted that the previous owner took off. That will quiet down a bit.

Baffles*

You could also get manufactured "univeral" baffles which you could bolt on...?

Deadsmiley · 06-29-2009, 9:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

I've also heard that. If I had the money I'd go for a 98-01 pre-vtec also.

that thing looks sweet and I bet sounds awesome on the pipe.

I will have to post up a video. It sounds much meaner than it is!

Deadsmiley · 06-29-2009, 9:29 AM

Saturday I took a ride that lasted about 5 hours total. I got off the bike at the end of the day with no ill effects. As far as just riding, it's really comfortable. I feel like I could go all day.

I did get the Sargent seat like I stated before. It's an improvement over the stock one, but the original wasn't really that bad either. Overall I would say it was worth the price if a person is going to keep the bike for a while.

Deadsmiley · 07-04-2009, 2:10 PM

Sound clip. The mic on my camera does NOT pick up the exhaust sound very well.

YouTube - 1998 Honda VFR - 2 Brothers Carbon Fiber Slip On

D.S · 07-10-2009, 3:19 PM

My first bike.. had a 01. Loved the sound of the gear driven cams and V4 engine.. I remember dreaming for years Honda would do a supersport V4 but it never happened

Deadsmiley · 07-10-2009, 3:26 PM

I really like that blue!

Twincam · 07-10-2009, 3:48 PM

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My first bike.. had a 01. Loved the sound of the gear driven cams and V4 engine.. I remember dreaming for years Honda would do a supersport V4 but it never happened

Blue does look tasty! The high-level Micron must have sounded nice - I thought they would have eliminated the use of the rear pegs so I never looked into them.

Mines red

D.S · 07-11-2009, 12:57 AM

It was a great machine, never had an issue for 16k miles, oil gas and tires is about all I spent on it. I think you've made an excellent buy, I'm amazed how good that 98 looks. Generally VFR's are very well taken care of. Perfect 2nd bike to a supersport, wish I could've kept it!