XLR8's VFR

[mtrider16]

   Some might say that UFO is biased.  I think its just a great bike.  

David

[mtrider16]

Ah, but what about when you need to pass several VFRs at once...  

KeS

   Albert said that FTL travel was impossible.    

Okay, that was a very sloooow reply.  

Thanks for keeping the conversation light Kevin.

David

[fxrbill]

Once again the sig line will be needing a change

[mtrider16]

Once again the sig line will be needing a change

   Looks like its been changed.  

David

[Faith7]

 They are '05 '06 '07 in crates brand new if you look and some '04 vfr's still in the crate. I bought a '04 last year new in crate for $6900, which I thought was a decent deal but not great. So far no trouble and satisfied in every way. They are out there for sure if you look. If you need more info I can put you in touch with a owner that sells them Honda's like hot cakes. He has at least three warehouses full of them and that is just what he has on hand, he also has a network of dealers he swaps bikes with. Just for an example, he had 12 '04 vfr's and a tractor trailor full of Cr250r and xr250's (last year model of both). All sold with in weeks once the word  got out about the sweet deals going on.

[XLR8]

Urban Legend?

I keep hearing about all these sweet deals on VFRs in crates. I called a dealer in Ohio about some 2006s he had listed on Cycle Trader for 10k and suggested the price might be a tad high. He pretty much went ape shit telling me how it was the most popular bike they sell and they will sell every single one of them at sticker price.

They don't sell here and they are very rare from what I've seen. The dealer doesn't even bother to bring any in because they sit there.

[Faith7]

Well that's why they are in crates and I'm riding one, why not you? I'll call monday and see what he has and let you know.  

[XLR8]

Well that's why they are in crates and I'm riding one, why not you? I'll call monday and see what he has and let you know.  

Thanks very much for the offer to do that, I really appreciate it.

I purchased a bright red 2002/ABS last week with very low miles. I have no idea why I'm so stoked but I can't wait for it to get here. I'm shipping it from the buyer. 

[Rogue]

FINALLY!    

Seriously, congratulations!  Remember:  

Also, because you made us wait so long and kept us in suspense as to whether or not you were going to be a VFR owner, you are now required to take some quality pics.  I prefer frontal/side shots when the bike is in a shaded spot (no sun means softer lines).  If possible, a pic with you on the bike so we know you really own it.  Oh, and none of those cheap sitting-in-the-driveway or stuffed-inside-a-garage-at-night shots!

 

On a side note, never call a dealer and ask for a "deal".  No matter if you think their price is ridiculous.   Most dealers are smart enough to know a REAL buyer from a shopper.  Know the value of the bike you want, then go to dealership ready to write that check.  You will probably still have to haggle it down if you find an older bike-in-a-crate deal.  But if you come in and show them you trully are serious, AND you offer a fair price (knowing its value), they will NOT turn you down.  Their business people afterall and they understand money today is worth more than maybe more money later.  Put another way, a sale today is better than a POSSIBLE sale later.  99% of the time they will take the sale today.  And if they don't, they will call you within 24 hours and offer the sale to you again!  

[ol Rocket]

(Snarfle)  

[kevin_stevens]

On a side note, never call a dealer and ask for a "deal".  No matter if you think their price is ridiculous.   Most dealers are smart enough to know a REAL buyer from a shopper.  Know the value of the bike you want, then go to dealership ready to write that check.  You will probably still have to haggle it down if you find an older bike-in-a-crate deal.  But if you come in and show them you trully are serious, AND you offer a fair price (knowing its value), they will NOT turn you down.  Their business people afterall and they understand money today is worth more than maybe more money later.  Put another way, a sale today is better than a POSSIBLE sale later.  99% of the time they will take the sale today.  And if they don't, they will call you within 24 hours and offer the sale to you again!  

They did to me.  Must be my face.  Let me walk out with *their* asking price in *cash* in my hand, because they wouldn't throw in the 600 mile service.  On a last-year's model.  I'm still shaking my head over that one.

KeS

[XLR8]

Oh I'll take some nice pics.  

 

[Lon]

Exactly the same for me when I had my GSX-R 1000. I knew one day I was coming home in handcuffs or a body bag.

I rode a K12S recently.  It was splendid, but I had no idea what to do with the other 70 horsepower... and I didn't much care to find out.  Above 6k, the bike tries to tear your arms off.  A Hayabusa is even a bit faster, as is the GSXR1000.  I'd love owning one or the other, but I have no idea what I'd do with them.

[XLR8]

I rode a K12S recently.  It was splendid, but I had no idea what to do with the other 70 horsepower... and I didn't much care to find out.  Above 6k, the bike tries to tear your arms off.  A Hayabusa is even a bit faster, as is the GSXR1000.  I'd love owning one or the other, but I have no idea what I'd do with them.

You can pass 5 cars at a time.  

[mtrider16]

I was wondering if Faith7 was a sockpuppet to flush Ron out.  A bit to forward for polite conversation.  

I'm glad the news is out, I can stop bitting my tongue now.  

David

[XLR8]

Guess I should go buy a filter and some seafoam. These take 10-40 right?


Ship From:                 FT COLLINS, CO 80528
Ship To:                        BOISE, ID 83709
Actual Pickup Date :        10/14 10:30
Planned Delivery Date:      10/21 To 10/22
Current Shipment Status:  Shipment is enroute
Last Location Update:        DENVER, CO On: 10/14 At: 13:23.00

[mtrider16]

I'll look when I get home.  The grade isn't coming to me right now, I thought it was lighter.  

David

[traveler]

Start another oil thread over at VFRD.

[MisterSmooth]

Dude, it takes a week to ship it from Fort Collins to Boise?

Only takes about 15 hours to make that drive!

Sorry about the wait...I spose that it gives you time to order frame sliders and such.  

[sagerat]

Congrats on the Viffer; they are great bikes.  I miss mine, especially after riding my buddy's '98 this wknd.