Manawatu Rant n Rave

**yod** · 3rd June 2008, 23:19

Originally Posted by Ferris

Arai Corsair helmet and Sidi Vertigo Gore-Tex boot. Where is the new Honda shop? May be worth checking out.

487 rangitikei st, right up the top as you head out of town on the left

**Owl** · 3rd June 2008, 23:30

Cheers, I'll check it out.

**cowboyz** · 4th June 2008, 07:07

they got any bikes in there?

**ynot slow** · 4th June 2008, 07:38

Originally Posted by cowboyz

they got any bikes in there?

Hehe take yours in there,say anything you've got here that will be like this beast after 100000km,wait for the silence.Tell them you might be back after the next 100000km to trade.

**slydesigns** · 4th June 2008, 08:43

ok... went to Freedoms last night, talked to Craig and we came to rhe conclusion the VFR800 they had wasn't what we are looking for. Its too heavy vs power and handling so we'd end up disillusioned and probably not riding 2up at all, leaving her out of any future rides and thats not the plan.
However all was not lost... after laughing about street fighter-ing a CBR or R1 we ended up standing next to their 3 VTR1000 Firestorms.
Good looking 2up seat, low rear pegs, had to admit not a bad looking bike, comfortable riding position thats not TOOO far the touring way.

Anyone had any experience with one?

**Grub** · 4th June 2008, 09:04

Originally Posted by yod

i dropped in on the new honda dealer today (opening day)

Are they going to match ANZA and open on Sundays? It's one of our favourite winter rides on a Sunday.

Hmmm not sure about the new thread title. I feel more dignity is required from the title since most crap talked in here is at an elevated level.

**yod** · 4th June 2008, 09:12

Originally Posted by Grub

Are they going to match ANZA and open on Sundays? It's one of our favourite winter rides on a Sunday.

no idea mate - they're in the whitepages tho - give em a call

Originally Posted by Grub

Hmmm not sure about the new thread title. I feel more dignity is required from the title since most crap talked in here is at an elevated level.

stick around a while, you'll see how crappy we can become

**GSVR** · 4th June 2008, 09:14

Sly:

Sounds like the salesmans got to many VTRs and wants to move them. I'd take the VFR if given the choice and they where both good examples.

VTRs chew fuel and I doubt if they have more power to weight.

**Grub** · 4th June 2008, 09:15

Yep, since the CBR's after mine ('00) have gone to low clipons and the RR format, my next bike will be a VFR800. I'll take the smoothness of a 4 over a v-twin any day ... and that linked brakes is nice

**yod** · 4th June 2008, 09:19

Originally Posted by slydesigns

ok... went to Freedoms last night, talked to Craig and we came to rhe conclusion the VFR800 they had wasn't what we are looking for. Its too heavy vs power and handling so we'd end up disillusioned and probably not riding 2up at all, leaving her out of any future rides and thats not the plan.
However all was not lost... after laughing about street fighter-ing a CBR or R1 we ended up standing next to their 3 VTR1000 Firestorms.
Good looking 2up seat, low rear pegs, had to admit not a bad looking bike, comfortable riding position thats not TOOO far the touring way.

Anyone had any experience with one?

heaps of torque, but a four will be quicker overall, suck like a 2 dollar ho' (gas that is), if you're not kind to the throttle....Nobras manged to run out between putaruru and turangi - 150-160km out of a tank

not big tanks tho

**Grub** · 4th June 2008, 09:23

Originally Posted by yod

150-160km out of a tank

not big tanks tho

What?? Is that the VTR or the VFR? any bike that only gave me that much out of the tank will be off the shopping list. The GSX-R is like that. 180-200 out of a tank, it's apalling. Mine hits reserve at 271 and runs out at 323

Edit: Figues from Bikez.com for 2008 VFR800 Fi show tank size as 21.95 litres and the 2006 VTR1000 tank size as 18 litres. What's with that??? A big litre bike with the same tank as my 600? I did the run with Kendog on his GSXR from Masterton, through Pongaroa, Weber and Porangahau to Waipuk which is exactly 200km and he was shitting himself over gas. That's just not fun at all.

Other interesting facts: The VTR is 15kg lighter but the seat height is 825mm vs the VFR at 803mm

**mowgli** · 4th June 2008, 09:51

Originally Posted by yod

heaps of torque, but a four will be quicker overall, suck like a 2 dollar ho' (gas that is), if you're not kind to the throttle....Nobras manged to run out between putaruru and turangi - 150-160km out of a tank

not big tanks tho

Lots of fun to ride. Comfortable riding position. '01 and later models (I think) have a larger 19 liter tank. I get 300km touring and a consistent 6.7 per 100km during a mixed commute. I generally cruise in 4th or 5th. You might get slightly better mileage in 6th but 3500ish at 105kph feels a bit laboured. The VTR feels much nicer cruising 4500-5000.

When I'm out to enjoy myself mileage is irrelevant - I didn't buy the VTR to save at the pump.

I've found the VTR is light and responsive through the corners. I haven't ridden 2up.

**yod** · 4th June 2008, 09:52

Originally Posted by Grub

What?? Is that the VTR or the VFR? any bike that only gave me that much out of the tank will be off the shopping list. The GSX-R is like that. 180-200 out of a tank, it's apalling. Mine hits reserve at 271 and runs out at 323

Edit: Figues from Bikez.com for 2008 VFR800 Fi show tank size as 21.95 litres and the 2006 VTR1000 tank size as 18 litres. What's with that??? A big litre bike with the same tank as my 600? I did the run with Kendog on his GSXR from Masterton, through Pongaroa, Weber and Porangahau which is exactly 200km and he was shitting himself over gas. That's just not fun at all.

Other interesting facts: The VTR is 15kg lighter but the seat height is 825mm vs the VFR at 803mm

yeah VTR....shocking on gas if you thrash it