11-20-2014, 12:30 AM
(11-20-2014, 12:14 AM)nhawk7504_imp Wrote: Glad you are keeping the VFR. That's a keeper. But then, so is your CB1100. I can see $$ issues with 2 bikes. Garage space. And frankly nothing compares to the gear driven VFRs. Reuben acted like it was one of the greatest rides he'd ever taken in his life when he rode your VFR. But then, he liked the CB11 too. I rode the '07 and '14 VTEC and didn't like the step from two to four valves even on the new one. The carb fueling on the 4th gen is perfect as well as are clutch, brakes, handling... That being said, sometimes after a rode for a while I wanted leg room and sit sit up more. I don't like how Helibars alter then handling though. Counter steering with stock bars is perfect as is tucking in behind the screen. Helibars lost front end feel for me on a buddy's '99 VFR.
I have found this to be true on several motorcycles I have tried bar risers on, as well as lowering links for the rear. Put them on, found out that changed the feel, handling, character of the bike too much and quickly took the parts off and returned the bikes to stock. I've finally concluded motorcycle engineers are pretty smart guys that know what they are doing most of the time.