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« on: July 26, 2008, 07:54:29 PM »
Yup just like the thread title states-I did the deed.  After much thought I wheeled and dealed on an 08 VFR and I picked her up today.  What a bike!!!  The ride back to home to Cold Lake from Edmonton was thrilling and my first time on 2 wheels in 2 years.  I named her the "Silver Fox" out of respect for the fighter squadron I used to work for.  And since it doesn't exist without pictures.................  She is kinda my b-day present to myself.  I luv me  Bigsmile
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2008, 08:02:35 PM »
Very nice, have fun breakin her in!
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2008, 08:15:28 PM »
Sharp looking bike.  I  Inlove silver!
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2008, 08:26:12 PM »
Never seen one in silver. I like it.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2008, 08:37:36 PM »
I like it.
Did you get the factory hardbags?
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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2008, 08:43:00 PM »
Nice.

Why didn't you wait for the 2009 VFR1300XX?
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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2008, 08:45:40 PM »
Congrats!

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« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2008, 08:53:25 PM »
It looks good in silver!  Congrats.
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« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2008, 09:02:57 PM »
Quote from: Kat-Rider on July 26, 2008, 08:37:36 PM

I like it.
Did you get the factory hardbags?


I have seen the factory bags and they are not large enough.  I am going to buy some Givi gear next year.  
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« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2008, 09:13:08 PM »
Quote from: Rigger on July 26, 2008, 07:54:29 PM

  I luv me  Bigsmile


 Beerchug nice bike rigger!  she looks like more fun than a barrel of monkeys (and thats fun, trust me!)
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« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2008, 09:43:22 PM »
Congrats.

I guess since you are that far to the north you won't need the fan mod.
I mean its always cool and you never have traffic up there right???

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« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2008, 09:49:31 PM »
Quote from: Jes_VFR on July 26, 2008, 09:43:22 PM

Congrats.

I guess since you are that far to the north you won't need the fan mod.
I mean its always cool and you never have traffic up there right???




Well the fan was on while riding here in town.  The temps today were in the high 20's.  The bike purrrrred like a kitten.......and I drooled like a born again pervert
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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2008, 09:58:18 PM »
Great news, rigger! I always drooled over Burners Canadian-only silver VFR, even so far as to consider repainting mine the same colour. I have no doubt that you'll get scads of pleasure from this bike  Bigsmile
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« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2008, 10:04:19 PM »
On the ride back to Cold Lake today the bike consumed 16 litres in 300 kms.  Thats about 47 mpg at 300kms on the clock.  Oh happy dayz Bigsmile
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« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2008, 10:09:52 PM »
Quote from: Rigger on July 26, 2008, 07:54:29 PM

She is kinda my b-day present to myself.  I luv me  Bigsmile




Me too.  (I also love me) Congrats   Thumbsup
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« Reply #15 on: July 27, 2008, 01:39:25 AM »
That's a very nice bike.  Big congrats!
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« Reply #16 on: July 27, 2008, 08:19:40 AM »
Rigger,

Nice ride and many happy miles to you.

Now go post up at www.vfrdiscussion.com for all things VFR.
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« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2008, 08:42:13 AM »
Quote from: Jeff N on July 26, 2008, 08:26:12 PM

Never seen one in silver. I like it.  Thumbsup


Me neither, that's a sharp looking bike. Congrats!!!  Thumbsup

I just hope you don't fall asleep while riding it.  Razz

P.S. I know SWriverstone had the Givi set-up on his VFR, you might want to see how he liked it. I'm sure he'll tell you all the pros and cons in great detail.
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« Reply #18 on: July 27, 2008, 08:57:57 AM »
Studies have show that silver bikes are 37% sexier than black ones*, and 62% sexier than red or any other color.  Congrats on a sexy new bike.



*Sadly, studies on whether the bike imbues any sexiness upon the rider are inconclusive.
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« Reply #19 on: July 27, 2008, 10:01:05 AM »
Quote from: DredheadV2.0 on July 27, 2008, 08:57:57 AM

Studies have show that silver bikes are 37% sexier than black ones*, and 62% sexier than red or any other color.  Congrats on a sexy new bike.



*Sadly, studies on whether the bike imbues any sexiness upon the rider are inconclusive.


But it remains a scientifically proven fact that the red ones are, indeed, the fastest.
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« Reply #20 on: July 27, 2008, 10:28:46 AM »
Nice choice.  Enjoy the bike! Bigok
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« Reply #21 on: July 27, 2008, 10:49:08 AM »
Congrats on the VFR!  Looks good. Thumbsup
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« Reply #22 on: July 27, 2008, 02:36:47 PM »
Nice!  Too bad you didn't pick it up last weekend or you could've come to the BB&BBQ this weekend...  Had several people there from your neck of the woods.
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« Reply #23 on: July 27, 2008, 03:58:32 PM »
Quote from: Lazarus on July 27, 2008, 02:36:47 PM

Nice!  Too bad you didn't pick it up last weekend or you could've come to the BB&BBQ this weekend...  Had several people there from your neck of the woods.


People from Cold Lake, Alberta????  Are they members of the good ship STN?
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« Reply #24 on: July 27, 2008, 04:55:26 PM »
Cool Pool has a bullet-bike!  EEK!
Very, very cool.
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« Reply #25 on: July 27, 2008, 05:12:17 PM »
 Clap I hope we will be reading some ride reports in the near future.
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« Reply #26 on: July 27, 2008, 05:50:51 PM »
Congraluations.  Another one goes the VFR route.   Bigsmile

Check out this nice, unbiased, no VFR-whining report from Motorcycle USA.  They have nice pics of "your" VFR.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6624
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« Reply #27 on: July 27, 2008, 06:39:49 PM »
Today was my first ride in the rain and I got nailed twice in torential downpours.  The bike was fantastic.  It really reminds me of the forgiving character and ride-ability of the Nighthawk S 750.  I was amazed at how much better handling the Viffer is over the Nighthawk.  When I picked up the Silver Fox it was the first time I had ridden anything this advanced.  I have ridden other 80's bikes and a few early 90's as well but nothing prepared me for this.  For a minute I was thinking I had paid the worlds most expensive escort to love me and only me.  And now when I think about I DID!!!!   Bigok   :leghump: Drool Banana
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« Reply #28 on: July 27, 2008, 08:43:08 PM »
Quote from: Rigger on July 27, 2008, 06:39:49 PM

For a minute I was thinking I had paid the worlds most expensive escort to love me and only me.  And now when I think about I DID!!!!   Bigok   :leghump: Drool Banana


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