A tail pack takes the place of the passenger cowl. We're enjoying some absolutely perfect weather here in the upper midwest, so I couldn't resist a morning shakedown ride yesterday on Project 24, my 1995 VFR750.
I'd already put on a few miles locally to verify that everything seemed to be doing its job after reassembling the project, so I finished fitting the remaining body panels and completed a 90-mile loop to a favorite coffee spot, 2894 On Main, in East Troy, Wisconsin, former home of the late Buell Motorcycle Company.
The bike performed perfectly. My previous experience with the fourth-gen models was a 1997 project with modified suspension, which, frankly, was way too stiff for the abused roads of this area. This bike is just the opposite — the stock suspension is very forgiving, giving a comfortable ride but still turning and tracking like an Interceptor should. I've never sampled Avon tires but these Spirit ST's feel very planted and smooth.
This bike is fitted with an aftermarket Micron muffler, carb jet kit and K&N air filter, so the freer-breathing engine pulls cleanly to redline with that great V4 music completing the VFR experience. The carbs seem spot-on at any throttle opening, while the braided lines and EBC pads help make these brakes the best they can be. All the little electrons are flowing in the correct direction and to the correct places. And, of course, the bike looks great on this bright, sunny day.
One of the additions I've made is switched power for a GPS mount, which is a RAM ball mounted in the steering bearing shaft. The setup works very well—the GPS unit is positioned perfectly without interfering with any controls. I've grown accustomed to having a GPS available, so I've provided all three of my bikes with RAM mounts and wiring, making swaps between bikes quick and easy.
A fun and successful day, and another VFR back on the road.
I'd already put on a few miles locally to verify that everything seemed to be doing its job after reassembling the project, so I finished fitting the remaining body panels and completed a 90-mile loop to a favorite coffee spot, 2894 On Main, in East Troy, Wisconsin, former home of the late Buell Motorcycle Company.
The bike performed perfectly. My previous experience with the fourth-gen models was a 1997 project with modified suspension, which, frankly, was way too stiff for the abused roads of this area. This bike is just the opposite — the stock suspension is very forgiving, giving a comfortable ride but still turning and tracking like an Interceptor should. I've never sampled Avon tires but these Spirit ST's feel very planted and smooth.
This bike is fitted with an aftermarket Micron muffler, carb jet kit and K&N air filter, so the freer-breathing engine pulls cleanly to redline with that great V4 music completing the VFR experience. The carbs seem spot-on at any throttle opening, while the braided lines and EBC pads help make these brakes the best they can be. All the little electrons are flowing in the correct direction and to the correct places. And, of course, the bike looks great on this bright, sunny day.
One of the additions I've made is switched power for a GPS mount, which is a RAM ball mounted in the steering bearing shaft. The setup works very well—the GPS unit is positioned perfectly without interfering with any controls. I've grown accustomed to having a GPS available, so I've provided all three of my bikes with RAM mounts and wiring, making swaps between bikes quick and easy.
A fun and successful day, and another VFR back on the road.
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