Don't actually ride a VTR but rather a VFR,came over here for the community and some advice (VFR currently has a VTR front end and some over foibles taken from the Firestorm).
The VTR front forks have shortcomings when pushed and with some work can be made to shine with a good 'Rogering' from Mr Ditchfield ( http://www.revolutionuk.co.uk )
Hi there & welcome Those VFR's are bullet proof & damn comfy for touring. Do you own an older model with the over engineered gear driven cams?? If so keep it as it will probably never break if well maintained.