6th-gen VFR lust won't go away

[veefer800canuck]

I'm in this exact situation right now. Looking for a 2007-2008 with ABS. Having a hard time finding one local. Anyone here have any input on buying from a distant dealer and having it shipped?

Fly and buy?

Might make for a nice trip home on 2-lane backroads, break in the new bike?

There are a bunch on Ebay from legit Honda dealers right now, have a look:

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A3483&_nkw=vfr800&_sticky=1&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_sop=3&_sc=1

(listed by price, high to low)

[Mastros2]

Try www.craiglook.com.  It searches craig's list based on your zip.  I found a bunch in Mass including this one.
http://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/1828430329.html

[Bryan217]

Looks like a Corbin Gunfighter (and lady) seat to me.

Yup, it's the Corbin. Sergeant doesn't make a backrest. She loves the backrest on the Corbin. But if it wasn't for that, I'd sell it. It's a ton heavier than the stocker. It's the carbon fiber look finish, which Corbin says is grippier. I find the opposite is true, at least with textile. It's slippery as hell. And the front of the seat is wider, which might make it difficult for those who are vertically challenged.

Mastros, you can probably still find some leftover Anniversary Models. Though a quick look at spaceman's Ebay link, the prices seem a little high yet. I got mine almost a year ago for $7k.

[aks801]

Mastros, you can probably still find some leftover Anniversary Models. Though a quick look at spaceman's Ebay link, the prices seem a little high yet. I got mine almost a year ago for $7k.

The RWB does seem to command a premium, but it is definitely my favorite.  When it comes to Buy time, I'll see what kind of deals are also out there on the '08 and '09 models.

[spaceman]

Mastros, you can probably still find some leftover Anniversary Models. Though a quick look at spaceman's Ebay link, the prices seem a little high yet. I got mine almost a year ago for $7k.

Is this with ABS? I'm finding that ABS models are a little harder to locate around here.

[vfrrwb]

Picked mine up in March, brand new left over at dealer, have about 2300 miles on it now. Awesome bike, fits me well. Solid all around performer and I love the way it looks.

[Mastros2]

My local dealer had a few 07 leftovers but none abs.  You are right about the difficulty of finding an abs in those years.  My 2003 has it but I wasn't really looking for that, just stumbled upon it.  

[Bryan217]

Is this with ABS? I'm finding that ABS models are a little harder to locate around here.

Yup, ABS. I guess my timing was good, for once in my life.  

[spaceman]

Yup, ABS. I guess my timing was good, for once in my life.  

[Mastros2]

Yup, it's the Corbin. Sergeant doesn't make a backrest. She loves the backrest on the Corbin. But if it wasn't for that, I'd sell it. It's a ton heavier than the stocker. It's the carbon fiber look finish, which Corbin says is grippier. I find the opposite is true, at least with textile. It's slippery as hell. And the front of the seat is wider, which might make it difficult for those who are vertically challenged.

Not a Corbin fan.  My Buell has one and it's like sitting on a brick.  Even after 10k miles, it's still hard.  The stock Buell seat was so soft, the Corbin was a joy at first and I like the wide seat but too damn hard!

[keepergale]

I bought a 02 in 02 used with 800 miles on it. I have had the bug for a new bike for a couple years but I have yet to find the right replacement. This is truly the best all around bike I know of.

[XLR8]

I bought a 02 in 02 used with 800 miles on it. I have had the bug for a new bike for a couple years but I have yet to find the right replacement. This is truly the best all around bike I know of.

Great endorsement.  

[Chappy8]

Anyone else out there riding a low mileage VFR 800?  Would like to hear from folks who have gone this route recently.  It just seems like such a well-sorted bike to this day and would probably serve me well for some years to come.

So what is low mileage?  I bought mine in late Oct 2008 with about 15K miles (04 asphalt).  Flew from Chicago to NH to pick it up.  Full of farkles upon purchase; heli's, heated grips, sargeant seat, powerlet, cf staintunes, pwr cmdr, etc etc.  Everthing but ABS I was looking for and timing was right.  

I rode home through rain, freezing rain, snow, general cold and 70 degree weather.  All along, I thought while the weather sucks, this bike is truly amazing.  Huge upgrade over the SV650S I had prior and I loved that bike.  The only addition I've done to my bike since I've ownded it is lowered footpegs, and the other wearables.  This was due to trying some out while in CO last summer for the VFRD meet and for my length, this was just what I needed.  Now I wouldn't trade this bike, well not yet anyway.  

Today at 25K miles over 10mths of decent riding I still can't believe this bike.  Well engineered, looks to match, and decent ST range.  Throw on the hard bags and disappear for a weekend, or 2 weeks...you won't regret it.

[spaceman]

 Everthing but ABS I was looking for and timing was right.  

Just curious if there are any regrets regarding the non-ABS? I'm looking for ABS, but there are a few sweet deals on non-ABS near me and I'm debating on whether or not to pull the trigger now or wait.

[SVTNate]

I just emailed two local dealers who claim to have new silver/grey '08 models in stock.  I like that color, and you don't see many for some reason.

Oh, and You Tube is not helping me be responsible.  Leo Vince carbon fiber cans look great, and with the baffles out.... oh boy.  That sound makes my pants tight!

edit - XLR8, if I put a VFR in the garage, I'm sending you the bill.  I accept cash and certified check, thank you!  It was your pics, followed by an hour or so listening to aftermarket cans on You Tube that got the ball rolling.  

[SVTNate]

I have a question for you VFR800 owners... is it easy to remove the passenger pegs?  Does it look okay without them?

[XLR8]

I just emailed two local dealers who claim to have new silver/grey '08 models in stock.  I like that color, and you don't see many for some reason.

Oh, and You Tube is not helping me be responsible.  Leo Vince carbon fiber cans look great, and with the baffles out.... oh boy.  That sound makes my pants tight!

edit - XLR8, if I put a VFR in the garage, I'm sending you the bill.  I accept cash and certified check, thank you!  It was your pics, followed by an hour or so listening to aftermarket cans on You Tube that got the ball rolling.  

 

Let me know how I can help.

[keepergale]

I have a question for you VFR800 owners... is it easy to remove the passenger pegs?  Does it look okay without them?

They are super easy to remove. Two big Allen head bolts on each side. If you get a abs model the remote rear shock adjustment is mounted to the right side passenger peg mount. It can be curled up under the seat.  I think they look nice with the passenger pegs removed. They can be remounted in about a minute a side.

[Chappy8]

Just curious if there are any regrets regarding the non-ABS? I'm looking for ABS, but there are a few sweet deals on non-ABS near me and I'm debating on whether or not to pull the trigger now or wait.

No regrets to date...hopefully won't have any.  I've never had a bike with ABS, so I can't say I'm missing it.  It's a linked braking system, so it's a bit better (subject to argument) in that respect.  It's really a matter of choice.  For me, it wasn't a deal breaker but a nice to have.  Instead I put better pads in, flush the system regularly, practice quick stops often and ride my own ride; figured might as well improve stopping in other ways.  

Use the non ABS as a bargaining chip if you can, and when you find the right deal (and the current brakes ABS or not work), go for it.  

Now get out there and buy one.  

[spaceman]

No regrets to date...hopefully won't have any.  I've never had a bike with ABS, so I can't say I'm missing it.  It's a linked braking system, so it's a bit better (subject to argument) in that respect.  It's really a matter of choice.  For me, it wasn't a deal breaker but a nice to have.  Instead I put better pads in, flush the system regularly, practice quick stops often and ride my own ride; figured might as well improve stopping in other ways.  

Use the non ABS as a bargaining chip if you can, and when you find the right deal (and the current brakes ABS or not work), go for it.  

Now get out there and buy one.  

Thanks for your response.....much appreciated.