After riding the bike for almost 3 weeks, I concluded that I'd made a good choice. I had wanted a VFR... any VFR.... and it had come true. I had test ridden new VFR's and this machine runs as near to new as I could imagine. The bike has no mechanical flaws. I'm happy.
During this three week period, I began developing scenarios for the future of the bike. It definitely needed paint and a few parts, but would I bring it back to original? Or would I have a lot of fun with a relatively small investment? Keeping in mind that the modifications would be reversible, if I or any subsequent owner wanted to bring it back to original? I haunted forums such as VFRWorld and VFRD and realized there were a bunch of beautiful box stock '94's. Being who I've always been, I chose change. Now to decide how to change the bike and do something unique (I think, I hope!).
Browsing about, I came upon pictures of Honda's current MotoGP machine, the RC212V in developmental trim. I was taken over by the stark simplicity, as well as the high visual impact of this"test mule". I found my template. I will make some small changes that better suit the bodywork of my Fourth Generation VFR.
I also find the front upper fairing of the RC45 particularly intriguing with it's dual round headlight system. I'll research that and see if that change would be feasible. Mechanicals may also find improvements as this progresses. I'm open to all suggestions.
Sooo, here we go, on the way to something a lot different than your run of the mill VFR.
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