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    Hello from Kent
    on: June 05, 2020, 06:40:16 pm
    June 05, 2020, 06:40:16 pm
    Hi, just ordered my Red VFR800X for delivery on Weds next week.

    Recently been riding around on a CB500X, great bike. However unfortunately just not ticking enough boxes after a downgrade from 1000cc bike.

    Previously had VFRs 750, 800 and an early 800 VTEC, so I hope I'm getting something I find familiar however with a different more upright riding position which is more comfortable as the years go on.

    Glen
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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #1 on: June 05, 2020, 08:19:45 pm
    June 05, 2020, 08:19:45 pm
    *Originally Posted by glenwatt [+]
    Hi, just ordered my Red VFR800X for delivery on Weds next week.

    Recently been riding around on a CB500X, great bike. However unfortunately just not ticking enough boxes after a downgrade from 1000cc bike.

    Previously had VFRs 750, 800 and an early 800 VTEC, so I hope I'm getting something I find familiar however with a different more upright riding position which is more comfortable as the years go on.

    Glen
    Hi Glen, welcome (back) to the fold.

    I think you'll find her remarkably familiar, though improved too.  :031:
    98 VFR800 - 130,000 miles, 08 VFR800 - 76,000 miles, 15 VFR800X - 44,000 miles (all sold)
    14 VFR1200 - 20,000 miles
    18 VFR800X - 16,000 miles
    01 VFR800 Fi-1 - 9000 miles
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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #2 on: June 06, 2020, 12:12:01 pm
    June 06, 2020, 12:12:01 pm
    *Originally Posted by Skids [+]
    Hi Glen, welcome (back) to the fold.

    I think you'll find her remarkably familiar, though improved too.  :031:

    Thanks, that's what I'm hoping for.

    Unfortunately all the local demos seem to have recently sold so buying without riding.

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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #3 on: June 06, 2020, 02:13:38 pm
    June 06, 2020, 02:13:38 pm
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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #4 on: June 07, 2020, 03:18:43 pm
    June 07, 2020, 03:18:43 pm
    Welcome Glenwatt.   :400:
    Some of my past bikes. Norton ES2 - Norton 650SS - Velocette Venom - Velocette Thruxton Venom - Kawasaki Z1100  ST - Kawasaki GPZ 1100 B2 - Honda CB500.
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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #5 on: June 08, 2020, 02:03:47 pm
    June 08, 2020, 02:03:47 pm
    Welcome glenwatt
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    (Vangelis playing) I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain
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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #6 on: June 10, 2020, 04:18:10 pm
    June 10, 2020, 04:18:10 pm
    Hi and welcome  :031:.
    I also upgraded from a 500X (flood write-off) to a CrossRunner - there's a world of difference and so far mostly for the better (500X has amazing fuel economy).
    I bought a dealer demo bike in East Sussex in Feb - so I may have contributed to your problems there too  :164: - sorry about that
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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #7 on: June 10, 2020, 04:54:43 pm
    June 10, 2020, 04:54:43 pm
    Finally picked her up today.
    Honda global ransomware attack and rain still didn't stop play.

    Lovely yet damp ride home.

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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #8 on: June 10, 2020, 05:46:01 pm
    June 10, 2020, 05:46:01 pm
    Excellent. Shame the weather and OEM tyres wont allow you to fully enjoy the experience, but give her some time.  :028: :031:
    98 VFR800 - 130,000 miles, 08 VFR800 - 76,000 miles, 15 VFR800X - 44,000 miles (all sold)
    14 VFR1200 - 20,000 miles
    18 VFR800X - 16,000 miles
    01 VFR800 Fi-1 - 9000 miles
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    Re: Hello from Kent
    Reply #9 on: June 10, 2020, 10:20:22 pm
    June 10, 2020, 10:20:22 pm
     :400: Glenwatt…
    I traded in my VFR1200x CrossTOURER for the CrossRUNNER last September... the loss in power is noticeable but the CR is around 40k lighter and a lot easier to handle as  it is also lower seat setting and smaller front wheel.
    It's a great bike all round, Ive fitted all accessories and went for the satin matte black finish.
    Enjoy your new baby, safe riding

    Geoff
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