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0002722:
RED 97 VTR (Updated: 1998.11.8)

Purchased: 3/97

Usage: 4,400 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires: STANDARD

Owner: DAVE DITCHBURN Phone: 44 0191 4253306
Email to DAVE DITCHBURN

Location: UK -- SOUTH SHIELDS

Experience: 11

Bikes Owned: 4

Accessories: CARBON HUGGER,BLACK SCREEN+LIGHT LENS

Modifications: REAR TAIL, EXHAUST MOD,GOLD WHEELS.

Problems: THE NORM.

Comments:
EXCELLENT MACHINE !! SIMPLY THE BEST !!

00098:

Red 1998 VTR1000

(Updated: 1997.7.27)

Usage:

4,375 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

smart

Location:

n/a -- Québec

Accessories: Targa Tank Bra

00012:

Red 1997 VTR1000

(Updated: 1998.12.31)

Purchased:

June 1997

Usage:

7,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Original D204's

Owner:

Sergio Pianalto Phone: (61 3) 9652 6311
Email to Sergio Pianalto

Location:

Australia (Eastern) -- Melbourne, Australia

Experience:

4 years social riding

Bikes Owned:

2 (first was ZZR250)

Accessories: - Laserline Remote Control Alarm (850H). - Custom made plastic headlight protector. - GenMar Mirror Extenders (removed). - Zero Gravity smoked Double Bubble windscreen. - NWS Hugger (non carbon fibre).

Modifications: None yet ! May consider slip-on's (possibly Yosh) down the track.

Problems: Water pump seepage, not much else

Comments:

2/6/97 - I have had the bike on the road for only a couple of weeks and really haven't had too much of a chance to put in any long rides. It is great fun to ride however. 1st to 2nd gear change could be better. 21/12/97. Bad day today. Dropped the bike while riding with some friends. We had just completed the Black Spur here in Melbourne on our way to Marysville when I lost concentration and didn't make a sweeping right hander. Oh well! broken left ankle with ligament damage will keep me off the bike for about 3 months. That should be enough time to get it fixed. Looking forwards to getting back onboard though..... 14/3/98. Back on the road again after almost 3 months. Bike seems fine.

JH2SC36U31M400356:

red 2001 VTR1000F2

(Updated: 2003.8.20)

Purchased:

12/12/2001

Usage:

7,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Racetrack.

Tires:

standards

Owner:

jason bucklnad Phone: 0438551625
Email to jason bucklnad

Location:

Australia (Eastern) -- newcastle

Experience:

25 years

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: fearing, pipes, rims & rack

Modifications: fearing, pipes ,rims

Problems: cannt find the time to ride it or peaple to go with

Comments:

VTR is there any think better as a all rounder goes good, stops good,cornes good & a nice thing to ride as well.

SC36E2014649:

Red 98

(Updated: 1998.8.30)

Purchased:

0698

Usage:

7,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Dunlop D207

Owner:

Alain JARROSSAY
Email to Alain JARROSSAY

Location:

Europe (Western) -- Montargis FRANCE

Experience:

25 years...but still too young for a BMW

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Two Brothers Racing Exhaust System (Carbon, high), Dynojet St.1, K&N, Lower fairing,

Modifications: cut rear fender

Problems: coolant leakage on the ceramic water pump seal This problem has been fixed after 1500 km.

JH2SC36U7YM300237:

AQUA 2000 VTR1000F

(Updated: 2001.10.27)

Purchased:

OCTOBER 2001

Usage:

7,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.

Tires:

DUNLOP

Owner:

Glenn
Email to Glenn

Location:

Australia (Eastern) -- Belgrave Melb

Experience:

22 Years

Bikes Owned:

JH2SC3602WM002608:

red for now 98 vtr 1000

(Updated: 2000.4.30)

Purchased:

january,2000

Usage:

4,300 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

stock

Owner:

scott wooldrige Phone: (941)379-8058
Email to scott wooldrige

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- sarasota

Experience:

14 year`s street 1 year dirt

Bikes Owned:

Problems: Before purchasing my vtr, I spent a great deal of time reading this registry.I believe that anyone with a vtr knows all about the mushy suspention and the anoying backfiring through the carbs.Other than that,no real problems.

Comments:

my last bike was a `79 kz 1000mkII with a high compretion big bore kit,cam`s,pipe,monster rear sprocket,bigger better carbs and about three years worth of tuning.After that bike,and all that I read about the monster torque of the vtr, I must say that I was a little dissapointed,although I must remember that my kz would only go about 125, but you could barely hang on to get there. I have only had the vtr for a couple of weeks and I just ordered the jet kit and filter today and will pick out a pipe by time they get in, I understand that this will not only help with the backfire problem but will also give the bike a serious wake up call.I love the lightweight feel of the v-twin and the power is verey smooth. If anyone has carb setting tips for florida climate they would be greatly appreciated "Update 4-30-00" Now that I have had a chance to put on some miles, I have a different opinion of the vtr. A friend if mine who also owns a 98 vtr reminded me that this is a v-twin, not an in-line 4. I have found out that searching for power way down in the rev's yealds a whole lot of torque.I am verry pleased to report that I now know why everyone calls this bike a wheelie monster. I haven't mastered the second gear airborne transition yet but I have been practicing every day.I have the pipe and jet kit but have not installed them.

JH2SC3605WM003798:

Red 1998 VTR1000F

(Updated: 2000.6.21)

Purchased:

2/99

Usage:

4,300 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

O.E.M. Dunlop 204

Owner:

Steve T. Clark Phone:
Email to Steve T. Clark

Location:

USA (SouthWest) -- Reno, NV

Experience:

20 years - dirt and street

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Targa half-tank bra. Tourmaster 18-liter tank bag. Lockhart Flush Mount III front signals. Zero Gravity smoke windscreen. Aerostich Roadcrafter suit.

Modifications: Reflectors and stickers removed. Rear fender cut and modified. Rear turn signals removed and integrated into tail/brake light. Front signals replaced with flush mount, dual-filament marker lights with carbon fiber/amber lens. MiG high-mount slip-on system with polished aluminum cans. Goodridge steel braided brake lines. 4 degree ignition advancer. 16-tooth Renthal drive sprocket. Speed Bleeders. Michelin Pilot Sport front and rear.

Problems: Small coolant leak; seems to have self-corrected. 6/29 Nailed for doing 125 in Placerville, CA!!! God damn CHP planes!!! Mandatory court appearance and all!!! Wish me luck! Ticket update: Got off light, $170 fine and 10-day restriction, a walk in the park! Never underestimate the power of a good lie!

Comments:

I'm so glad they didn't have any VFR's at the dealer. So I can only get 130 miles out of a tank, so what! The fun factor kicks ass! Going to add a couple more bikes to the stable though. BMW K1200RS for distance, and the new CBR929RR for a 4-cylinder screamer. Anyone know where I can get a '69 CB750?

For Sale: Stock exhaust cans in excellent shape (700 miles on them), go for $700 new, asking $400. Update: I still have 'em and I'll let 'em go for $300 plus shipping costs.

JH2SC3609WM002945:

Red 1998 VTR1000F

(Updated: 2004.4.17)

Purchased:

5/2002

Usage:

4,300 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlop Sportrmax

Owner:

Ryan Goldberg
Email to Ryan Goldberg

Location:

USA (SouthEast) --

Experience:

13 years riding

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Shoei RF-900, Joe Rocket Phoenix, Fieldsheer Diablos, First Gear Kenya.

Modifications: Jardine Polished Aluminium High Mounts (Awesome Sound!), trimmed rear fender, flush mount signals front & rear.

Problems: When riding, I can't hear anything but my new Jardine High Mounts. But seriously, does the headlight on the Superhawk suck or what? My last bike was a 99 CBR1100XX, and I could see for miles. The Superhawk seems to be lacking in the headlight department. I've installed a 90/100W Xenon bulb, maybe this will help...or maybe it will only help melt my wiring harness?

Comments:

I'm looking to buy a K&N air filter, Jet kit, maybe a corbin seat if anyone is looking to sell.

For Sale: FOR SALE: 4/17/04 MY BIKE...I know, I don't want to but I have to. It's in excellent shape barring 2 small dents inthe tank form the 1st owner. 4300mi, jardine race exhaust, garage kept, runs awesome, sounds awesome, just needs someone to ride... email for pics and other info ryang@lattice.net

JH2SC36A7XM200918:

Blue 2000 VTR1000FX

(Updated: 2003.4.29)

Purchased:

19-04-2003

Usage:

4,300 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

Phil Smith
Email to Phil Smith

Location:

UK -- Malton, North Yorkshire

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Tint bubble screen.

Modifications: Ixil pipes, K&N Filter, Dynojet stage 1, Dyno reading 107bhp

Problems: Too soon to know.

Comments:

love the low end grunt. love the 'classy' looks. really like the sound!

00101:

Red 1998 VTR1000

(Updated: 1998.6.10)

Purchased:

1/8/98

Usage:

4,300 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

Roger Lamb
Email to Roger Lamb

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- Oldsmar, Fl

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Gold yosh SS lowmount, Ohlins rear shock, RaceTech springs and gold valve,Corbin seat, K&N air filter.

Modifications: Removed P.A.I.R. system,rerouted tank vent hose. mild re-jetting

Problems: none yet

Comments:

VTR's RULE!!!!!!!!!!

01515:

Red 1998 VTR1000

(Updated: 1998.2.20)

Usage:

4,300 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

s levine
Email to s levine

Location:

n/a -- okc,ok

Modifications: tbr high pipes rear fender modified afam 43 rear sprocket powder coated wheels yellow race tech valve kit @springs

Problems: water pump seeping flaw in windscreen seat cover loose from foam

Comments:

all problems being repaired under warranty runs better than anticipated

JH25C3603WM000009:

Red 98 VTR1000

(Updated: 2002.8.17)

Purchased:

January 98

Usage:

4,300 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

D207

Owner:

Donald Ray Owen

Location:

USA (SouthEast) -- Jacksonville, Fl.

Problems: none

For Sale: Sold on 8/12/02.

JH2SC36022M400461:

Red 2002 VTR 2002 1000f

(Updated: 2008.3.21)

Purchased:

April 07

Usage:

4,270 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.

Tires:

Battlax

Owner:

Ray Squance Phone: 5067633688
Email to Ray Squance

Location:

Canada (Eastern) -- Saint John -New Brunswick

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

I forget

Accessories: not enough

Modifications: Mig high level,and Dyno run (102 hp @ 66.6)

Problems: lucky yet

Comments:

Fantastic bike,brings back memories,one bike i had in 1977 was a Phil Read Honda Britain replica,back in Ireland.only 200 ever made,this is a wonderful and enjoyable ride,going to get the rims powdercoat soon a gold or bronze,looking forward for the snow to go !!!

JH2SC3607WM00390:

Red 1998 VTR1000FW

(Updated: 2004.8.6)

Purchased:

04/98

Usage:

4,250 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlop D207

Owner:

J.R. Garza
Email to J.R. Garza
www.hondaofhouston.com

Location:

USA (SouthCentral) -- Houston, TX

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Photo:

Photo-Link

Accessories: Indigo Sports full exhaust system, Factory jet kit K&N filter, Factory 4 degree ignition advancer, Fastline brake and clutch lines, Scotts steering damper, Sharkskins lower , carbon rear hugger, Zero Gravity double-bubble windshield, Buell rear turn signals, Lockhart front turn signals

Modifications: Trimmed rear fender(no-brainer there!) I know, I know, "whats he doing with Buell signals!?", but the smaller units really clean up the rear and look better than cheapy aftermarket ones, the Lockhart flush-mounts look great in the front. If you're taller than 4'5, get a Zero Gravity windshield, it makes longer rides alot more comfortable without sacrificing wind flow to the rider. The Indigo Sports exhaust system with dual canisters on one side and the Sharkskins lower give the bike a sportier look. Installed power port under seat for cell phone.

Problems: None to date, outside of little time to ride

Comments:

I've reached a crossroad, do I continue modifications, or wait until September to see if there really is a hotter version coming down the mountain? Decisions, Decisions Well by now we all know the answer to that question! I have since sold this VTR and have an RC51! So the saga continues on the RC51 registry

For Sale: 1998 VTR1000 stock exhaust canisters $200.00

02166:

Red 1998 VTR1000

(Updated: 1998.5.13)

Usage:

4,250 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

J.J. Bollschweiler Phone: 505-679-5917

Location:

n/a -- Las Cruces, N. Mex.

Accessories: Bone Stock

Modifications: None

Problems: None (Rearviews BITE)

Comments:

Gotten used to the sucky rearviews. The bike is feelin broken in. We need more Mountain roads down here...guess I'll have to plan on vacations in Colorado this summer. No problems to date, a little oil overflow through the crancase ventilation. Don't particularly like putting 90 weight oil on the chain every 500 miles. Driving the speed limits is just about beyond capabilities. I love this machine! This baby runs circles around sn 02275 and looks beau coup better doin it! "I CAN'T DRIVE 55"

JH2SC3609WM002105:

Red 1998 VTR1000F

(Updated: 2003.1.30)

Purchased:

11/27/02

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlop D204

Owner:

Dave Gustafson
Email to Dave Gustafson

Location:

USA (California) -- Carlsbad, CA

Experience:

31 years riding, AFM club racing

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Shark Skinz lower fairing, Two Bros. pipes, K&N air filters, Dynojet Stage One jetting, Heli bars, Scotts dampener, kevlar brake and clutch lines, BRC brake pads, Corbin leather seat, Carbon fiber fender/chain guard, mirror extenders, tinted and extended wind fairing, second look tank bra, tour master tank bag, billet brake reservoir cover

Modifications: Airbox mod, fender eliminator, flush turn signals, smog equipment removed, smog plugs installed, rear third brake light “bar”. Two Bros Racing pipes were TOO loud for me. I fabricated quarter inch thick aluminum plates, beveled the edges, machined a hole in each for one and one eight inch dia. tubing. Cut tubing to 3 inches lengths and pressed into plate with only one half inch protruding from outside face. Lightly hammer the plate assembly into rear exhaust openings and you’re good to go. Cheap and easy!

Problems: Speedo was off about 15%. Installed Hall Effect black box and used bicycle speedo to calibrate. Original owner had water pump seal replaced at 500 miles.

Comments:

Best motorcycle I've ever owned! Agile, tons of torque, awesome power wheelies in several gears - too much fun. What's with the loud clunks during shifting?

JH2SC3601XM100188:

Black 1999 VTR1000

(Updated: 2004.8.11)

Purchased:

09/2003

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

factory

Owner:

Barry Phone: 603-743-3708
Email to Barry

Location:

USA (NorthWest) -- Dover, NH

Experience:

Been riding ever since I could reach the pegs of my Honda Mini-Trail

Bikes Owned:

30+

Accessories: Compared to the others, this one is bone stock. Honda factory exhaust, screen, and saddle. Golden Spectro always used.

Problems: None

Comments:

This bike is showroom condition. All stock. Kept indoors. Adult ridden. No stories, this has been a fun and maintanince free ride. Who ever gets it, will continue the love of the twins. No dents. No Scratches. Pictures available upon request

For Sale: "For Sale" Divorce Forces Sale Price REDUCED FROM $5995.00 TO $4900.00 My pain is your gain.

JH2SC3609WM003979:

Rape Me Red 1998 VTR1000

(Updated: 2002.6.6)

Purchased:

05/16/2002

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

Dunlop

Owner:

Jeffrey Scheuren Phone: 610.539.7676
Email to Jeffrey Scheuren

Location:

USA (NorthEast) -- Valley Forge, PA

Experience:

Bikes Owned:

Modifications: Only owned one-month. Have since modified the turnsignals and lifted the license plate to expose rear tire. Just cosmetics. Will buy new exhaust next, and tuck the cans under the ass.

Problems: gas mileage has been a bit cumbersome.

Comments:

I love riding it. i love passing a trooper doing 100+ miles an hour and taking off. Did my first wheelie last weekend. (by accident) some dude wanted to race me in a modified pick-up. needless to say, i was doing 100 mph within 7 seconds.

JH2SC36A9VM001060:

YELLOW 1997 VTR 1000F

(Updated: 1999.6.6)

Purchased:

JUNE 1999

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport, Other.

Tires:

STOCK DUNLOPS

Owner:

NIGEL J SEAMAN Phone: 0044 (0) 1375 678844
Email to NIGEL J SEAMAN

Location:

UK -- Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex

Experience:

Passed test in 1979 had bikes 'till 1992. Now I'm back again.

Bikes Owned:

Accessories: Tank cover/bag system.

Modifications: Scott oiler.

Problems: Too early to tell.

Comments:

1st impressions are the huge amount of torque available right accross the rev band. I'm not too sure about the fuel consumption but I've heard some gas guzzling stories. I would appreciate some advice on how to get more miles from a tank.

00377:

Red 1998 VTR1000

(Updated: 1997.10.10)

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

Ted Cacioppi
Email to Ted Cacioppi

Location:

n/a -- New York, NY, USA

Accessories: Eclipse magnetic tankbag, Phillips-Lockhart tank bra. Lots of disk locks.

Modifications: None yet

Problems: Stalling during breakin, not a problem now. Slight coolant leak, needed only to tighten a clamp. Girlfriend says passenger saddle's too hard. Only other problem- 120mph feels too slow.

Comments:

Here in NYC there are potholes that could total this bike. Its so easy to flick it around anything, though- not a problem. Took it NYC to South Carolina in a day (14 hours on the road)- real comfortable for a sport bike.

00356:

Red 1998 VTR1000

(Updated: 1997.11.19)

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport, Racetrack.

Owner:

Mike Primicias Phone: 408-942-7917
Email to Mike Primicias
http://www.com21.com

Location:

n/a -- Milpitas, CA, USA

Modifications: Erion Racing Slip-Ons Erion Racing Jet-Kit GO! Engineering Pre-Load Adjusters Hyper-pro Steering Dampner Sharkskinz lower removed CA emissions D207's Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines Front & Rear (Motul DOT3 Synthetic) Galfer green brake pads (front) Zero Gravity Windscreen (smoke) Carbon Tech Rear Hugger AFAM 520 conversion 16/42 (on order)

01352:

Red 1997 VTR1000

(Updated: 1998.4.1)

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Owner:

Jess Johnson
Email to Jess Johnson

Location:

n/a -- Texas

Modifications: Goodridge SS Brake Lines on the Front. Trimmed the Rear Fender.

Problems: Usual seepage of coolant that went away at 3000 miles. Minor Oil seepage from oil presure sensor on crank, appeared at ~2500 miles, just now getting around to taking it in.

Comments:

Bike is still running strong. Dynoed at 101hp/65ftlb (pretty standard).

JH2SC3607WM000630:

RED 1998 VTR1000F

(Updated: 1999.9.26)

Purchased:

9/20/99

Usage:

4,200 miles, Street/Sport.

Tires:

ORIGINAL DUNLOPS

Owner: