Author Topic: Honda VFR 800 RC79 - 8th gen Interceptor (Read 20863 times)

ZG · « **Reply #125 on:** June 25, 2018, 03:33:54 am »

Quote from: ZG on June 24, 2017, 07:52:28 pm

One year ago today I got the VFR, man time goes fast

, I'm really enjoying it!

Gumby · « **Reply #126 on:** June 25, 2018, 04:30:12 pm »

Wow., that means I have had mine a year. Between Jami and I, we have put almost 400 miles on it. I guess I don't like it as much as my C14, I just put 4,400 miles on it in one trip

Oh well, it looks damn good in the garage. I think I'll keep it.

ZG · « **Reply #127 on:** June 25, 2018, 10:47:11 pm »

Quote from: Gumby on June 25, 2018, 04:30:12 pm

Wow., that means I have had mine a year. Between Jami and I, we have put almost 400 miles on it. I guess I don't like it as much as my C14, I just put 4,400 miles on it in one trip

Oh well, it looks damn good in the garage. I think I'll keep it.

four hundred $:-\$

She does look good though...

I did a little over 5k, which aint bad for me, no big trips and multiple bikes to play with. Rode her year round and enjoyed all of it, no issues, Honda reliability.

Gumby · « **Reply #128 on:** June 26, 2018, 02:10:11 am »

Quote from: ZG on June 25, 2018, 10:47:11 pm

Honda reliability.

Great bike brotha, thanks for for the phone call.

ZG · « **Reply #129 on:** September 16, 2018, 09:07:08 pm »

I love this time of year, Fall is my favorite season in the PNW, good food, football, weather...

Temps are starting to drop and the rain showers are moving back in, time to put on the wind protection, Puig Tour windscreen n Powerbronze hand wind protectors.

luv2fly · « **Reply #130 on:** September 16, 2018, 11:47:17 pm »

Thats a very nice VFR ZG. Totally get wanting a smaller, lighter bike. I considered pulling the plug on one of those when they came out, but also felt it was overpriced. Nice bikes regardless. Had a 96 I bought new and still have 2 Honda V4-s in the shop. I'd love to get another 94-99,

What is that gadget next to your GPS?

ZG · « **Reply #131 on:** September 17, 2018, 03:20:21 am »

Quote from: luv2fly on September 16, 2018, 11:47:17 pm

Thats a very nice VFR ZG. Totally get wanting a smaller, lighter bike. I considered pulling the plug on one of those when they came out, but also felt it was overpriced. Nice bikes regardless. Had a 96 I bought new and still have 2 Honda V4-s in the shop. I'd love to get another 94-99,

What is that gadget next to your GPS?

Thanks man, ya I think new MSRP was in the mid teens for the Deluxe model, crazy, low mile ones can be had for around $7k now. Next to the Zumo is TPX 2.0 radar/laser detector.

Daboo · « **Reply #132 on:** September 17, 2018, 03:59:35 am »

Quote from: luv2fly on September 16, 2018, 11:47:17 pm

...Totally get wanting a smaller, lighter bike. ...

Not trying to take anything away from the VFR. They are incredible bikes, and I fell in love with the two versions a fellow commuter had who parked next to me at work for years.

Another one that is largely forgotten is the BMW F800GT. Like the VFR, it was (is) expensive if you buy new. However, you can buy them used for a lot less. If you're looking for a sport-touring bike that is very light (@470 lbs wet), this should be on your short list. Belt drive. All day comfortable. Eats away miles on the freeway, and is easy to flick through the corners. Top speed is supposedly 140 mph, yet it can get me over 60 mpg at times.

If anyone is interested, I'd be glad to start a thread on the bike.

Chris

Diz · « **Reply #133 on:** September 17, 2018, 09:19:00 am »

Really nice ride ZG! Have a question about the weight of 800. I remember that the VFR1200F was nearly as heavy as the Connie. Is the 800 significantly less?

ZG · « **Reply #134 on:** September 17, 2018, 11:34:20 am »

Quote from: Diz on September 17, 2018, 09:19:00 am

Really nice ride ZG! Have a question about the weight of 800. I remember that the VFR1200F was nearly as heavy as the Connie. Is the 800 significantly less?

Thx DZ

The VFR800F is under 500 lbs (498?), the VFR1200F is under 600 lbs (591?), I think the C14 is just under 700 lbs (688?).

Diz · « **Reply #135 on:** September 18, 2018, 08:47:11 am »

Very flickable at that weight. Thanks ZG Glad you are enjoying the Viffer!

ZG · « **Reply #136 on:** September 20, 2018, 11:09:03 am »

Quote from: Diz on September 18, 2018, 08:47:11 am

Very flickable at that weight. Thanks ZG Glad you are enjoying the Viffer!

Thx DZ

JGilbert · « **Reply #137 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:00:15 pm »

I loved my '99 VFR800i. With a Holeshot slip-on, the exhaust note was pure sex accompanied by a chorus of angels (cam-gear whine). I only got rid of it because of the electrical gremlins. Apparently that generations suffered from insufficient wiring in the charging system; I was regularly frying wires and baking the plastic connectors. I had to replace the charging system wiring harness annually in order to keep it running without too much worry. In the end, I moved on to a new/leftover Versys 650 and never looked back. My red '99 was probably the best-looking bike I ever owned, until I got my C14.

ZG · « **Reply #138 on:** June 27, 2019, 02:36:06 pm »

Quote from: Gumby on June 27, 2017, 06:55:44 pm

I went and bought the VFR800 Deluxe our local shop picked up for Jay. He couldn't wait for them though so he drove four hours to get his.

This one only has 1,500 miles on it.

Happy Viffer Anniversary brutha!

connie_rider · « **Reply #139 on:** June 27, 2019, 03:17:18 pm »

I'm jealous!!

Ride safe, Ted

AmphibSailor · « **Reply #140 on:** June 27, 2019, 03:56:05 pm »

He bought it 2 years ago..

connie_rider · « **Reply #141 on:** June 27, 2019, 05:25:59 pm »

I know.
I've been jealous for 2+ years.....

Ride safe, Ted

AmphibSailor · « **Reply #142 on:** June 27, 2019, 05:38:05 pm »

$:-\$

Gumby · « **Reply #143 on:** June 27, 2019, 06:03:05 pm »

It now has 2,500 miles on it, I have gone 500 miles a year. $:-\$

GrantE · « **Reply #144 on:** June 27, 2019, 11:42:11 pm »

Quote from: Gumby on June 27, 2019, 06:03:05 pm

It now has 2,500 miles on it, I have gone 500 miles a year. $:-\$

You don't ride it enough you should give it to me

connie_rider · « **Reply #145 on:** June 27, 2019, 11:45:33 pm »

No-no-no-NOOOO!
He should give it to "me".
After all, I've been jealous {ie; lusting for one} for 2 years..

Ride safe, Ted

Gumby · « **Reply #146 on:** June 28, 2019, 02:30:23 am »

Quote from: Grant on June 27, 2019, 11:42:11 pm

You don't ride it enough you should give it to me

No!

Quote from: connie_rider on June 27, 2019, 11:45:33 pm

No-no-no-NOOOO!
He should give it to "me".
After all, I've been jealous {ie; lusting for one} for 2 years..

Ride safe, Ted

Ah hell no!

It is garage candy and I am going to put a few more in the new stable.

HeavyRotation · « **Reply #147 on:** June 28, 2019, 04:06:57 am »

Quote from: connie_rider on June 25, 2017, 02:28:42 pm

I already found exhaust system, slip-on, windshield, and Power Commander for it..

Glad to help.
Ride safe, Ted

PS: We're leaving in Aug for an Alaskan cruise. Until then my retirement resources are a bit stretched..
After I return, I'll be looking again.. Have been considering a 650 Versys, but the VFR seems promising.

Not to throw gas on the fire, but Zlock Racing makes a very affordable 744 big bore kit to boost ye old 650 Versys/SV motor to the 100hp mark. A friend of mine has 50k on his, so it seems reliable as well. What a sleeper that thing is. Options.
Oops my bad, i meant weeStrom, not versys, did a quick 25 trail miles on my dirt bike after work, brain is dead.

connie_rider · « **Reply #148 on:** June 28, 2019, 12:52:37 pm »

Nice looking stable!

Ride safe, Ted

JohnF · « **Reply #149 on:** September 02, 2019, 10:36:14 am »

Had a 1991 VFR for a long time. Great bike. Rode it cross country SF-NYC. Blue roads all the way. 4900 miles in 10 days. Soft bags worked fine. Have a 2010 VFR 1200 now. Love it too. What a motor! Bought my second C14 for longer trips with my wife. Really it’s her bike, I just drive it. Years ago she rode on the back of my Hawk GT (still have it) from NJ to Lake George. Sigh, those days are gone.

That 800 looks beautiful! It’s the right color too. Congrats & Enjoy!