04-10-2014, 11:49 AM
I own a VFR and will most likely be parting with it when the CB comes in. I love the smooth power but it did feel like the suspension could have been a bit more beefy (or maybe I could be a little smaller.) Not a big deal though, it's a better bike by far than I am a rider. The riding position can be punishing for longer rides, especially if you're build big up high and a lot of your weight ends up on your wrists.
As for reliability, I had the valves checked at 26k miles (now at ~29k) and all were in spec. I don't think they really need to be done again. Otherwise, I'm putting it in top shape in the next couple weeks and will put it on the market. I'm crossing my fingers that the stator or R/R doesn't go before I sell it. Those are infamous problem spots on VFRs.
The new one? Well, I think they should have brought that one out in 2010. It's a 6th gen frame/engine with different suspension, rear subframe and plastics. Still a good bike, I'm sure, and I think big H is done with the VFR1200. (Unless they make a new ST out of it.)
As for reliability, I had the valves checked at 26k miles (now at ~29k) and all were in spec. I don't think they really need to be done again. Otherwise, I'm putting it in top shape in the next couple weeks and will put it on the market. I'm crossing my fingers that the stator or R/R doesn't go before I sell it. Those are infamous problem spots on VFRs.
The new one? Well, I think they should have brought that one out in 2010. It's a 6th gen frame/engine with different suspension, rear subframe and plastics. Still a good bike, I'm sure, and I think big H is done with the VFR1200. (Unless they make a new ST out of it.)