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F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/5/2007 10:31:07 PM

MT Wallet

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Yes folks, after selling my beloved '92 600f2 with 23,000 miles....I did this about a year ago to join the police academy....I finally got my 3rd bike.

A '97 Honda VFR 750

It's a beauty! Red with those killer Testarossa strakes along the fairings and the classic V-twin sound!

Also has a single sided swingarm in gorgeous, glossy black.

The seller was a great guy and get this, his bike was for sale for a long time now...and only recently did I notice it!

It's almost as if his bike was waiting for me... 14,500 on the odometer.... $3,000

I pick her up this weekend. I wish there was an Interceptor forum on this site but I can't seem to find it.

Anyway, just wanted to update ya'll.. Ride safe and ride smart!

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/5/2007 10:54:34 PM

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the power of a 750, oh boy...I cannot wait

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/5/2007 10:59:27 PM

Mathis

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Sounds like a great deal. I love my f2 too much. I might get a new one next spring, but still undecided. Probuly just do something new to this one. Its got everything I want ATM..

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/6/2007 1:16:09 AM

MT Wallet

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Mathis, the F2 was actually my first choice but they are very hard to find on Oahu, Hawaii.

So few of them and those that own them don't wanna sell.

So I decided to go with my 2nd choice, another Honda classic...the VFR 750, which I heard a lot about when i was in college. I'm 36 now.

Enjoy your F2 it is a fine machine. Much lighter and compact than my VFR which is nowhere near as nimble as your bike.

I just love that V-four sound and the fact it's all stock....and in great condition.

Thanks for replying

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/6/2007 8:07:27 AM

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oh baby your gonna like that VFR I had a 96 VFR and it was a sweet ride, great comfortable,and it does sound great I had a vance & hines pipe on it all my friends loved the sound
I`ve had a 76 Suzuki 100, 1995 KE 100, 96 vfr, 2004 zx636, and now the 91 f2 and out of all of them the the VFR would be my #1 PICK.. have fun riding that bike

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/6/2007 9:20:24 AM

MT Wallet

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Kawyman that's great to hear. I gotta be honest, I wish the VFR was lighter and easier to flick around but that's not what it was built for.

Just gotta get used to it. I was waiting and hoping someone would sell their f2 and one did pop up but it had 31,000 miles and by the time I decided to buy it, it was sold.

Oh well.... time for some 750 action

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/7/2007 10:26:58 PM

MT Wallet

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Just some thoughts on the VFR, I rode it home today.

Lots of power, much more than the F2 but it is a different type of power.

Just because it's 750cc's vs 600, don't think the F2 is any less fun.   The F2 is way more explosive power-wise, esp. when shifting gears.

I'd rather have the F2 than the 750, because I miss how light and maneuverable it was.

But I have a new family member now, and I have to give it time.   The bike is big--- BIG.

But fast and very refined.    Still, I leave w/this...Hug your F2's my friends.   Bigger isn't always better.

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/8/2007 7:00:07 AM

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PICS?

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/8/2007 7:15:50 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: MT Wallet

I just love that V-twin sound and the fact it's all stock....and in great condition.

Huh... V-Twin sound out of a 4 cylinder???

VFR is a V-4.... and makes about the same HP as your F2. Just at a lot more usuable RPM for the street. I've own 3 VFR's, and they are definately an awesome machine.

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/8/2007 8:46:43 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: madgreek

PICS?

I will post some in a few days, on my day off.

Thanks for asking

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/8/2007 8:48:14 AM

MT Wallet

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quote:

ORIGINAL: racer212

quote:

ORIGINAL: MT Wallet

I just love that V-FOUR sound and the fact it's all stock....and in great condition.

Huh... V-Twin sound out of a 4 cylinder???

VFR is a V-4.... and makes about the same HP as your F2. Just at a lot more usuable RPM for the street. I've own 3 VFR's, and they are definately an awesome machine.

*chuckle*

Fixed. Uh...yeah, like I was saying....that V-four sound is really outta this world!

But I have to get used to this bike. It's much wider, esp.with the Corbin seat. I have to stand on tippy toes at stoplights. I'm 5' 7" 155 lbs and I wear full leathers.

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/8/2007 9:50:13 AM

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Wait, how did you just change a previous post? I didn't think that was possible.

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/8/2007 8:22:09 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: madgreek

Wait, how did you just change a previous post? I didn't think that was possible.

I am the master of all I survey....

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/8/2007 8:23:05 PM

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Some quick pics. Sorry for the crappy quality.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/broke/Picture027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/broke/Picture032.jpg

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RE: F2 gone, time for the VFR - 8/9/2007 7:04:03 AM

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Nice bike. Like others have said, the VFR is a nice bike. I like my F2 but if I went another route a VFR would be it. You mentioned it's a big bike. How does it feel compared to the F2? How is the riding position. I never been on one but expect a more sport touring type position?

Enjoy!

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