I broke the shift shaft on my YZF AGAIN (3rd time). 2nd gear is so bad now that it pops out under power which caused the latest failure.

Instead of spending more money on my old bike, I want to get something newer.

I've always wanted a 98-01 VFR800Fi but they're hard to find. The other bike I like is the CBR929RR or CBR954RR which are more readily available.

Any suggestions?

 

F4i

 

I love the 98-01 VFR's, 929's and 954's.

As much as I would like to think the VFR would be better for commuting, 929's can be had for pretty cheap.

All are awesome bikes

 

get the 954! I love that bike!

also are you partial to hondas?

 

Very partial to Sochiro's vision.

 

yeah i was looking at 02-04 VFR's, cuz i love VTAK.

other choices are SV1000, SV650, Z1000, Speed4, or a ****** fast *** scooter.

 

I can't wait for my 96 to start doing that.

 

Mine didn't do it until 53,000 miles. She'd have a tough time getting into second some times but the first time it slipped out of second, I was coming around a right and giving it throttle like a good boy should and it popped out nearly throwing me down in the process. Since that time, 2nd gear had never been the same.

I love the 98-01 VFR's - it was the final gear driven cam V4 street bike.


Modified by Jasper_db1 at 12:15 AM 9/8/2007

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jasper_db1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I love the 98-01 VFR's - it was the final gear driven cam V4 street bike.</TD></TR></TABLE>

And for that reason alone, was one of the best sounding bikes manufactured.

I would go with the VFR for a commuter, as it sort of fills the gap between comfort and capability.

 

VFR or 929rr I've been looking at both of those bikes for awhile now... just need to sell mine first (no cash for 2 bikes )

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem

 

Triumph Sprint ST ?

 

954 is hott! I'd get a fuel injected GSXR750, less chance of a ticket lol.

 

Here... Ask Cesar if you can get one of these practical beauties. Ah That Sound!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...arch=

 

^^ brings back memories of the 80's... ah yes.. the padded shoulder wearing bleach blond cocaine ***** in curls, Miami Vice mullet, 5 o'clock shadow having drug dealers cuttin lines on glass, and a Countach outside the 1 million dollar beach front Malibu house.

 

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ello govna!

 

Theres been a couple 5th gen VFR deals around here, they get snapped up quick. I thought about picking up a new SV for a DD; the long beach dealer has them for 5700 otd w/ taxes.

 

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DD? I thought you worked &lt;5 mi away from home?

 

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DD? I thought you worked &lt;5 mi away from home? </TD></TR></TABLE>

My Schwinn, or a pair of Nikes would be my DD if I lived that close to work.

 

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DD? I thought you worked &lt;5 mi away from home? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I got a real job and couldn't ride my bicycle to work anymore. My new commute is 25mi. each way. Besides, it was 1 mile each way before.

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My Schwinn, or a pair of Nikes would be my DD if I lived that close to work. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I used to bicycle everywhere before, was awesome while I was able to.

 

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Yeah, it is a nice feeling. I ride my bicycle to work sometimes, it is 20.2 miles each way.

 

Another vote for a Z1000--comfy, relatively fast, badass, and cheap.

 

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Yeah, it is a nice feeling. I ride my bicycle to work sometimes, it is 20.2 miles each way. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I would do it with the current distance but there are some stretches of at least 10% grades that drag out for a couple miles; sucks since it's right at the end of the commute on the way in to work.

 

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I love my Z1000. I know there is another vouch out there... DarkSide Z or something to that effect has one also. I got my 04 for change compared to therac e rep prices out there.