I was a big believer in the mods, my bike was never properly tuned etc by a shop. I am sure if that was done there’s likelihood the trims etc could be made better. I am sure also each unique bike will vary in it’s consumption just because each engine might have slightly different tweaks and different oils etc. I have always found my consumption drops when using the vtec lots when I just ride around the 3,000rpm it seems to be fairly good but compared to say a 300cc it will drink more but you are also gaining ccs.

I hope you enjoy riding her around the Irish countryside. From what I have seen it’s absolutely gorgeous!

Yes, depends too if you want a full system or just a slip on. Because it’s dual that makes it harder. I thought the Northern countries would have more options and affordable solutions, here in Australia everything is more expensive and less available.

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@@thefastratio thank you 🙏

No if you want the bars higher you would need to look at changing the whole setup and putting a full bar on, the clipons are already at their capacity with the 1 riser there.

You would be better to do a system like www.sportbiketrackgear.com/lsl-honda-vfr-1200-10-14-handlebar-riser-kit/ or similar system to ensure the bar you use gets the height. The challenge will be cable lengths etc if you go too high

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Absolutely, pillion isn’t up too high and has plenty of power to haul 2. Depending on the pillion to whether adding a top box will help them feel more secure. Most sports bikes are a bit more aggressive position and pillion sits above rider more so they get more wind.

I find the VTEC annoying

@@markmiller5577 bad rider, get a car

@@coffee838 silly idea .... opening the valves at 6700 ... gimmick.

@@markmiller5577 you just cant use it

@@coffee838 I used to love the 2 stroke power band , yz250 , Suzuki x7 , mbx 125.......VTEC ....nah

Mine are just standard with the Medium/Large helmet by AGV.

I don’t believe I have had success there either. I haven’t enjoyed the Fodsports over the maxto m3. Sound quality and video on Maxto is better. I thought I’d have a better experience because Fodsports brand is a bit higher. 🤷‍♂️ Sorry it’s been a bad experience for you, I never used the apps just connected to pc and pulled videos down and charged the unit.

Yeh goes as good as any, I find the economy of the vfr plus having the vtec makes it a fun yet great all rounder. Definitely a great bike though can keep with most 1000s and gets the lower economy and isn’t too heavy either.

I’ve never been on the cbr but feel it would be a more aggressive sports position. I don’t notice the weight until I hop on the Cb250 and it is almost weightless! However it is also powerless but is a nice poke around town.

2006 onwards, Wiki says “In 2006 the VFR 800 received some minor upgrades, which included the change of the tachometer face from black to white, a re-mapped ECU to provide a smoother transition into VTEC, clear turn signal lenses and upgrades to the electrical wiring to fix issues with the charging system.”

@@thefastratio but the stator always breaks burned? I

I had one from 2003 and the stator always broke

@@thefastratio i think buy one Vfr from 2011-2012 this problem has solved ?

Yeh that would have likely been the pre fix, they made a few changes so the stator upgrade alone likely won’t fix the problem it might need some of the ecu tuning too. Stepping into mechanics land (where I am restricted to my garage) so I can only guess but the series 2 fixed many of these common series 1 problems.

Another happy VFR rider, always good to see!!

Just got a red 2002 vtec today! It’s my first bike and I’m a short rider ahah I’m more than excited. It’s a beast of a machine! Wish me luck!

You’ll enjoy it!! Likely it’s a series 1 6th gen. I think it’s honda red rather than the candy red they did later in the picture. Big first bike, work on those slow techniques and build the skills up! Congratulations and happy riding.

@@thefastratio dude this bike is absolutely huge. Videos and pictures didn’t do it justice. I’m 5’5 on a good day lol thank you for the advice and the congrats 🙏🏽 drop more videos can’t wait to see more from you

I will do a comparison for you, my initial thoughts are that the cbr family is more sports aggressive in the handlebar ergonomics as they are more around track bike style rather than comfort for longer distances (which is what you want for more touring).

@@thefastratio Does the extra weight on the vfr matters that much?

I don’t notice the weight based on where it is located, I did notice the weight difference between ninja 300 and the vfr. That would be another item cbr often have a smaller tank which often is a touring feature.

@@thefastratio I still cant decide

Really comes to preference, ride both and see which you prefer. Body size and reach etc all can make one more comfortable than the other. Downside to the vfr is they stopped making them, however there’s plenty out there and they are good value for money. I would have loved to have found a nice fifth gen vfr but those are bit rarer.

Thanks

Yeh it goes alright I’ve only done that a handful of times too much traffic and with the increase in policing and complaints from Uriarra I tend to go East to the cost or to Yass then more regional small towns. It does well as it has the VTEC so it has power when you want it but can also be a very economical bike as a commuter. My bike is getting nearer to 100,000kms so ai am looking forward to that milestone!!

In series 2 yes, in series 1 was 6,800 but I’m not really looking that closely when it engages im focused on the line and traffic.

@@thefastratio correct, they tamed it doen

The gear driven cams were the fifth generation. The whole reface was the introduction of the chain-driven cams rather than the gear-driven cams of earlier VFRs, and VTEC valve actuation.

Yeh, I wasn’t overly impressed by them but have considered converting it to a full bar, to give better ‘security’.

Appreciate your feedback

Agreed Tikkarifle - we need more Zero bullshit reviews on youtube! :)

I’m not familiar with local laws for you, I have a video going up shortly discussing learner options. Here in Australia we have a power:weight which often you can get some 600cc bikes etc as they’re heavier. My personal opinion is not to start your motorcycling on a VFR800, instead get a 300cc or similar cheap and learn on that. The VFR has got plenty of power but inexperience could end badly for you. Really depends if you get a VFR800 and really hone your slow manoeuvres and get your skill there, but definitely go easy on the throttle and remember the vtec so it doesn’t take you by surprise. Welcome to the world of motorcycling and I hope you get great enjoyment and satisfaction from whatever bike you start with.

@@thefastratio thank you. Regarding laws here in Italy you get the right to ride any kind of bike when you get the A3 licence. You can get it after 24 years of age.

Interesting, I believe that would have been a series 1 which was probably their “pilot”. I’m sorry your experience of the VFR800 wasn’t a good one. What did you go to after this failed experience?

Yikes, that sounds a challenge. Have you tried a factory reset? Might reinstate the English as a default maybe 🤔

@@thefastratio I will give it a go

Thanks, Yeh I don’t know if the 1200 would suit me. I do like the 8th gen the styling is nice but think the 6th gen was their “golden child”.

They do put less strain on the wrists, by putting you in a more touring stance however I have played around with taking them off and putting them back on. I do feel I could take them or leave them the difference isn’t overly noticeable

It does have voice commands, which you do need to trigger. So it doesn’t work on “hey siri” but you push a button and tell it what you want and then the unit relays the command then goes from there. I have used it to call contacts from my contacts whilst on a highway.

I generally get approximately 350kms and that’s combined. I do like kicking in the vtec. I also don’t push it to roadside, so I could maybe go a bit further but the fuel empty indicator is on around the 350kms.

20 km/litre

Yes all this generation Honda moved the exhaust to up under the seat rather than following the swingarm

Thanks for the feedback, upon reviewing it again yes there’s a lot of assumed knowing what is happening. I hope my more recent videos have corrected this.

Thanks for the feedback! It depends which brake clip you are referring to there are 2 that are tricky i have more to do on my brakes so I will ensure to put some more detail into that one around the clips.

@@thefastratio the one that's at the bottom of the caliper. Hope that makes sense. And no worries look forward to it.

The little cap is just helping to “take up space” and even the pressure on the top of the forks. You can do full 22mm bar swaps and do away with the clip ons, depends what look and effort you want to go to. I’ve gone back and forth between the risers on and off to see if they make things more comfortable and at this point can’t really tell much difference, however I haven’t really done a long ride with the risers to see if the wrists are as sore.

It does record audio on the video, I will see if i have or will get some footage and see for you.

I’m only a bit more in weight myself and depending on whether you plan to drop it on it’s side. It will also depend on your strength to lift and your angles, I’ve found the bike hardly notices me on it. The power is as if I am not even on the bike and the suspension hardly compresses really. Obviously lighter than say a 1000cc or larger, not sure the weight of a 600cc but personally like the vtec kick and economical aspects when under 7,000rpm.

I’m on a 2009 - I’m 5’3” and female. I think you will be okay 😀

Have you worked out your next bike? The “naked ninja”, my ninja 300 was a great bike to get me going again

@@thefastratio I’ve only started to ride my Z400, even though I bought it at the beginning of the year. I actually got Learner licensed today, and for the second time due to a crash the first time I had my L’s last year. It was so nice to ride again. As for my next bike, definitely wanting something in the 600cc range. But that’ll be after I do my MOST. For the meantime I’m just doing my research on KZbin, the cone weeve, freaks me out. My “fast idle, friction point, rear brake” is a bit rusty.

Are you wanting sports type 600cc? R6, CBR600, Ninja 600 or something dual sports like a Africa Twin, Tenere, Versys? Very different or you just want a street bike, you could look at the Triumphs harleys (if thats of interest). Aways good to have an idea of the type of riding etc you want to do. The sports bikes are a bit more challenging for the slow manoeuvres, the street bikes have more bar steering so slow speed can be easier. Even turning between the cb250 and the vfr800 is miles apart. I prefer the cb250 for the slow speeds but love the acceleration of the vfr. Only advise is slow speed practices in a carpark, watch and practice some of the stuff @MotoJitsu has on his channel there’s stuff there which will improve your thinking and confidence.

@@thefastratio I’ve been drooling over the new LAMs R7. Because I need something faired for what type of riding I’m currently doing which are more highway. Before I started to get into motorcycles, I dreamed of getting into cruisers. Then it turned into cafe racers, then now into sports bikes. And now, I’m set on one day getting myself a 4cly bike. And yeah I agree, even with the turning circle of my naked Z400 is great, it’s way less (in my opinion) compared to those CB125e bikes in the prelearners course, which I’ll definitely be rent one when I do my MOST. I almost stacked it U-turning on my Z400 the other day expecting it to turn like the CB I rode last weekend 😅 I’ve heard VRFs are great fun bikes, and they have that beautiful 4cly sound👌 Oh yeah @Motojitsu is great, I also like @DanDanTheFireMan and his breakdowns of hazards on the road. Even though he pushes sponsors a bit too much on his channel, but man’s gotta eat like anyone else.

Glad to see another Honda promoted for best bike!!

Thanks for the comment, I agree they are a very nice bike and many motorcyclists all know the bike and many like it as an overall well rounded machine!

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