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Hello from Kent
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glenwatt
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glenwatt
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Hello from Kent
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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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Skids
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Re: Hello from Kent
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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.
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
glenwatt
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glenwatt
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Re: Hello from Kent
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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.
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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reasty
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Re: Hello from Kent
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June 06, 2020, 02:13:38 pm
June 06, 2020, 02:13:38 pm
Corringdon
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Re: Hello from Kent
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June 07, 2020, 03:18:43 pm
June 07, 2020, 03:18:43 pm
Welcome Glenwatt.
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
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June 08, 2020, 02:03:47 pm
June 08, 2020, 02:03:47 pm
Welcome glenwatt
(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
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June 10, 2020, 04:18:10 pm
June 10, 2020, 04:18:10 pm
Hi and welcome
.
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
- sorry about that
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Re: Hello from Kent
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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
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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.
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
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June 10, 2020, 10:20:22 pm
June 10, 2020, 10:20:22 pm
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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