garysol1 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) I dont know anyone who buys a new bikes then says "I HATE THIS THING"I will be no different. Holy Shit I love riding this VFR. It's more than fast enough, very stable through the turns and rides like your on air....really. The V4 makes all the right noises and the exhaust note from the can is reminiscent of a F1 car. I rode for about 1.5 hours today and the smile never left my faceNow comparing the RC51 to a VFR is akin to comparing a Corvette to a Nascar but here goes....Comfort........... really? there is none on the RC. Ass high and hands low. The perfect position for getting around Mid Ohio fast but it sucks when traveling for 60 straight ass miles down 83.You sit in the VFR as opposed to sitting on the RC. Once on the VFR your butt feels low and the handlebars are in a perfect natural position. Real world low, sporty but not race replica'ish.Suspension..... The RC was taught and felt phenomenal in the turns. The suspension felt fine in day to day riding as well but was a little jarring on sharp bumps. The VFR feels very stable on the smooth turns but does tend to wallow a bit when the road gets at all bumpy. It is a bit soft for me but some preload tweaking may help with that.Engine..... The RC was stronger everywhere from 6,000 on up. The sound was amazing but I hated when ever I had to run through town at 30 mph Either I had to keep the bike a gear or two high and scream it or it would just cam up and start snatching the chain. The VFR on the other hand still pulls very strong from off idle up to 10,000 or so but is very smooth even when cruising a gear to low. Very flexable engine. Edited April 23, 2010 by garysol1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrrwb Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Nice looking ride. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Good to hear you like your new bike.I have always liked the VFR and when the time comes will probably go that route too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Nice lookin' Viff! Glad you like her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 nice Viff!welcome to the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Nice! Congrats on the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Thanks everyone.....I have a Sargent seat on the way as well as a Marsee tank bag Going to "tour" her out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 nice pickup. Those are some really versatile bikes from everything I've read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Thanks everyone.....I have a Sargent seat on the way as well as a Marsee tank bag Going to "tour" her out hell yeah.. now get some hard bags tooif you are interested in hard bags my buddy sells the shad bags, and can get you a KILLER deal on a hard bag setup with brackets and allif your interested. ill get you in touch with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 very good looking bike! Now you must change your bike under your name! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Hey, that bike looks familiar. Nice find! -Your finding out why I'm addicted to viffers. ----------- On the 5th gens, a lot of people find the suspension soft and thats the first upgrade to go. - Since you have a '98, the achilies heel of the thing is the R/R. Check to see if its the original one or its been replaced. Those suckers die at about 13 - 15k miles. Save your pennies for a replacement - it will crap out, guarenteed. Also, Its worth while to spend 40 bucks and get a upgrade hardness from this guy.. (UPDATED LINK ---- http://www.wiremybike.com/ --)He's kinda the VFR electrical guru.Congrats, feel free to PM me if you have any questions on the '98. I probly have changed, attacked damn near everything on the bike. Edited April 22, 2010 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I am gonna have to come ride that thing, because I think you are full of shit. Srsly, that thing looks sweet! Congrats on the new pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 In other news, prices on VFRs in Ohio are on a sharp rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Good to hear you like your new bike.I have always liked the VFR and when the time comes will probably go that route too.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Actually this is the one I want. 25th anniversary edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Actually this is the one I want. 25th anniversary edition. That would go nice with the VF500F that I have, and never get to ride. Then I could relax on getting the 500 fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 That's really sharp.That would go nice with the VF500F that I have, and never get to ride. Then I could relax on getting the 500 fixed up.You are relaxed on getting the 500 fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGS550 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Congrats! I actually picked up a 95 VFR 750 couple weeks ago. Love these bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrrwb Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Actually this is the one I want. 25th anniversary edition. I'm sooo gonna get that bike in that color!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Did anyone notice Benyen is hugging a camel in his avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'm sooo gonna get that bike in that color!!!!!Did anyone notice Benyen is hugging a camel in his avatar?Oh wow! I never noticed, or when Cheech was holding a kaola in his, or, or.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big3 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'm sooo gonna get that bike in that color!!!!!it is kind of sharp huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 sport touring ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Nice bike bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder99 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Great looking VFR. Always liked the single swing arm. It sets the bike off. We will have to get out and hit the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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