Ya, your right, it is in style to refer to a VFR as bland. I guess it's the thing to do when something is that close to perfection....lol. Like I said, right now 9 times out of 10 I jump on the Monster. I guess bikes are like women, when you get to ride a nice one that your parents would like you'd rather the slut that has a bit of wild in her.

Quote from: monsterduc on June 22, 2008, 07:42:15 PM
+1

I traded rides for a while with a riding buddy who has a 6th gen VFR.  I thought it was very bland.  I couldn't wait to get back on my S2R.   [moto]

It's supposed to feel bland it's a Honda sport/touring bike. Hence the touring part.

I love mine 





With the whine of the gear driven cams and the bark of the exhaust it's definitely got some spice.  That being said, it's not a monster 

Adam

mmmmm......The sound of a v4   

Quote from: bulldogs2k on June 23, 2008, 08:04:40 AM
mmmmm......The sound of a v4   

with gear-driven camshafts.

i have a '92 vfr, it's a great bike.  it might not have "character", but it sure as hell is comfortable and really easy to control for a 500+lb bike.

Quote from: j.davis on June 23, 2008, 11:36:12 AM
with gear-driven camshafts.

What rearsets are those?  Exhaust?  Brakes? 

Quote from: knightrider on June 22, 2008, 03:37:17 PM
fwiw, vtec doesnt open more valves, the cams accually have 2 sets of lobes and vtec switches between lobes. most times they have to compromise between low end or top end power, vtec allows them to have both.   but yes, because its an older technology of variable valve timing, its very abrubt and can get ya into trouble.

While in automotive cases you're correct, on the VFR it does change how many valves are open. Early car VTEC (B,D,H,F engines) switches between two sets of lobes, but the VFR VTEC switches between opening 2 valves and all 4. This is part of why they're a MAJOR pain in the ass to adjust the valves on compared to many bikes.

Love mine too!!
Gear driven cams, carbs, analog gages, AND a NACA duct

Wish I could figure out how to post a photo on this new site??

 You are right about the valves and the part about being a pain in the ass. I read the other day guys are getting 80,000 miles without needing a valve adjustment.

Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 23, 2008, 12:17:43 PM
What rearsets are those?  Exhaust?  Brakes? 

Harris Performance Products Ltd.   http://www.harris-performance.com/   no longer available

M4 slip-on   http://www.m4exhaust.com/   no longer available

PFM rotors    http://www.dragbike.com/news/01-00/product_twobrosbrakes.htm   probably no longer available

Quote from: j.davis on June 24, 2008, 07:42:27 AM
Harris Performance Products Ltd.   http://www.harris-performance.com/   no longer available

M4 slip-on   http://www.m4exhaust.com/   no longer available

PFM rotors    http://www.dragbike.com/news/01-00/product_twobrosbrakes.htm   probably no longer available

Thanks.  A buddy of mine (who I bought the VFR from, actually) has PFM's on his Aprilia.  Really nice stuff.

I'm probably going to find a set of Ohlins R&T's from an RC51 to put on the front and do some ... Things this winter 

Beautiful bike! 

Adam

I thought they did away with the gear driven cams years ago and went to a timing chain. I know that i've seen a timing chain tensioner on a newer model.

Quote from: MendoDave on June 24, 2008, 09:42:36 AM
I thought they did away with the gear driven cams years ago and went to a timing chain. I know that i've seen a timing chain tensioner on a newer model.

'02+ (6th gen VTEC) was the start of chain driven cams / VTEC.

Adam

I'm probably going to find a set of Ohlins R&T's from an RC51 to put on the front and do some ... Things this winter 

Beautiful bike! 

Adam
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I had Traxxion Dynamics rebuild my forks with F2 (or F3) internals and caps, new springs, emulators, etc., which were direct bolt-on units, gave me preload and rebound adjustability, and transformed the front end, while allowing me to keep the OEM triples, brakes, etc.

Another view for you.

jD