I did a 2000 mile trip with the previous owner on this VFR 10 years ago... hearing that bike start made my heart jump, like an alarm clock going off. It brought back the morning wake up ritual we did on the trip - last one still sleeping got an earful of bike exhaust as an alarm clock. I was routinely the last one out of bed haha. Fun trip though - 3 of us: My RF600R, Drews VFR 800, and our buddies VTR1000F SuperHawk. Inline 600 vs V4 800 vs V twin 1000.
@scottyang90168 ай бұрын
You guys must've stopped a lot with a firestorm/superhawk in the group because I used to have one and though it has a decent size tank, it liked to drink a lot. The most I have ever gotten to on the trip meter was approximately 230km/143mi with the last bar blinking. I could possibly get maybe 250km but was not going to risk haha. Someone who is throttle happy would most likely get a lower mileage and if they have a earlier model with the smaller tank. Beside that its one of the best bike I have ever owned, but I haven't owned many bikes so not much to compare to at the moment. Would I ever own one again if there's a good opportunity? totally :).
@paulelverstone867710 ай бұрын
Cool. Just binged on all of these and now waiting on your 5th installment. Nice to see this generation getting some attention. Subscribed...
@obionecoyle3295 Жыл бұрын
Had one of these a few years ago with 57k miles on it. The only failure whilst I had it (3year) was the Regulator/rectifier which burnt out a section of wiring. New mosfet rr and sorting the wiring and the bike ran like a dream 👍
@BMELLO_network Жыл бұрын
I have an '01 and a '99 now. I went down this same exact rabbit hole, including leaking fuel pump gasket, on the '99 when getting my "garage find" going. Hang in there, you're chipping away at it. I would suggest doing "the drill" while the body work is off to ascertain the charging system condition. The reg/rec is a known weak point and a failure can become a big bill to sort through "after the fact". Thanks for taking the time to do these vids. Who knows who it might help going forward...
@VFR-Owl Жыл бұрын
The reg/rec problem looks to be sorted already, the unit looks like a MOSFET FH020AA.
@BMELLO_network Жыл бұрын
@davidreed9217 Nice bonus! One less thing. 🙂
@Surpriseify Жыл бұрын
How is getting spare parts for these old VFR's? Doable? Hard? Do you think its "last chanc" to buy and ride these things?
@VFR-Owl Жыл бұрын
The bikes are mostly bomb proof, the weak link is the bodywork, the slightest off and the fairing is trashed with no original new replacements though there are Chinese copies. There are lots of mechanical parts available. I dropped my '98 VFR in Sept 22 and destroyed every panel so I bought an '01 model and will use the old one for spares. love these bikes. Buy a good one if you can.@@Surpriseify
@martinivanov131910 ай бұрын
@@VFR-Owl the 5th gen fairings are A LOT better than the 4th gen ones. they are a huge improvement overall
@joelbrittenour8197 Жыл бұрын
Sweet , I have a 2001 with 56,000 0n now. Had 15,000 when I bought it. I do all my own maintenance . I feel blessed as it was mint condition when I bought it. I keep it up and in my little shop I built. Putting on a 520 conversion chain really wakes her up. 2 up rear sprocket. ABM straight bar, all day comfort. Givi windscreen with x-tra on top. Excellent wind protection. I'm 65 live in North Idaho. As long as I can get on my bike, keep riding. Oh ya gear driven cams sweet.
@briankalagher6687 Жыл бұрын
I want one of these! Love the sound and the gear driven cams.
@marcusgeorge1825 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Hero. Keep up the great content as it inspires me to work on some old bikes I’ve kept just due to them being worth more now than when they were purchased new. Two examples that aren’t currently running is a 916 Ducati and a Suzuki RGV-250. Both haven’t run in over 20 years, have less than 2,000 kilometres each and still look as good as new. Just need to get motivated, your channel helps. Cheers, Marcus.
@Chasrut75 Жыл бұрын
I have my 98 vfr800fi and Its rock solid. When I got it, I had a choice of 4 bikes, aVTR1000, Kawasaki 900, hyabusa and the vfr. I wouldn't change my decision. It sounds great with an aftermarket exhaust system.
@martinivanov131910 ай бұрын
it doesnt sound terrible stock either
@smiththers24 ай бұрын
i dont know how i hadnt found this video series until this morning. im so happy to see it because im starting to "restore" my 2001 model, which ive been riding for just under a week but slowly starting to fix little things here and there. i love fixing things, and i dont mind putting my time into MY own things. i take a lot of pride in taking a $1900 bike and making it worth a bit more and something i can fully trust to take on a longer ride. if for any reason i have to sell it in the future, i can show all the things ive done to it and it should sell no problem. so far other than my DRZ, this is my new favorite bike. everything else ive had before it hurts my back to ride, and theres a good amount of body protection from the wind so i dont cold so quickly.
@tonyovermyer53687 ай бұрын
This video series is giving me some motivation to return to my 600 Hurricane restoration :) nice work!
@AjackLee46 ай бұрын
Ah man I miss my Hurricane, I had 3 1987 1000Fs
@chiagochico27 күн бұрын
Your hands shake when you first start it.....amazing.
@mikekovacs8981 Жыл бұрын
For your black plastics, try the CERAKOTE Ceramic Trim Coat wipes. Works a treat and lasts longer.
@granthayward4355 Жыл бұрын
Iv got a 1998 vfr800fi it's on 96k now due a bit of a refresh and tidy up but runs spot on
@zudosmg Жыл бұрын
Was not expecting that you had to buy a freakin new tank just for the overflow....That hurts a little. Nice project overall though, she sound great. You are getting there!
@jbreviewer65 Жыл бұрын
Love all your videos, keep it up pls! Your first video on VFR's inspired me to buy my 5th gen a few years ago.
@eirikhrafnamundsen9222 Жыл бұрын
Keep em coming! Love the VFR.
@TrashPanda1K Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your channel man. It actually motivated me to try and get into motorcycle content creation. Thank you, and if you could, would you look into making a history of the Yamaha R1 video? Love your videos bro.
@magellanicspaceclouds Жыл бұрын
I second this suggestion. Love the R1.
@fireice1997 Жыл бұрын
It’s funny because when I started riding I followed your channel. Then as the years went on we ended up doing the exact same thing. We got more bikes and then started fixing the old ones to bring them back. Funny how this sport works😄
@dieterich6533 Жыл бұрын
Love the rebuild. Can’t wait for next episode
@H3NKS Жыл бұрын
I have a VFR 800 from 98. I would replace the mirrows with the newer ones. Honda changed them with the 2000 model. The new mirrows don't have the annoying rubber tubes ;)
@Blackbirdrod81 Жыл бұрын
Well done on getting this running Hero. I like the idea of just get a new tank, will work out well for you. Looking forward to the next one
@eby6613 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you still have your og VFR. You actually convinced me to buy one! Thank you. Best decision I've made. Made my first couple trips too(on my channel, I only have a gopro so no mic so bad sound).
@ghosttoast8326 Жыл бұрын
I have a sixth gen vfr 800, crazy how different it sounds with those gear driven cams
@erickmontero6222 Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah been waiting for the next part!
@robbiemckinnon790110 ай бұрын
there is an additional coolant drain screw on the forward bank of cylinders, just above the oil filter location. Look for a 10mm bold head with a copper crush washer under it, just like the one on the water pump housing. You need to remove that second screw in order to get all of the coolant (or water) out of the block.
@jonahlloyd31496 ай бұрын
Rebuilt a 1998 Gen 5 myself, at least as bad as that one. Used a donor bike and built 1 out of 2. You think the fuel pump is a pita try bleeding the linked brakes 8-) Mine is fully restored now with new custom shock, forks and brakes yes I have spent a fortune on it even though I did most of the mechanics myself. I had to get a new tank myself, same reason I could not get the old one to quit leaking, all worth it in the end. Done quite a bit of touring in the UK and Europe and next month Isle of Man for a fortnight. I have had a lot of bikes over the years but the 5th Gen VFR is the only one I missed so much I had to find and restore one.
@Aa-vp5mz11 ай бұрын
Can't wait for another vfr video, my favorite bikes from Honda. I will be using this as a guide for my next purchase of this gen vfr. Love my 94 magna but need the sportier variant at home too! Great videos
@dailydoseofjdm3046 Жыл бұрын
I love your content bro. And right when i bought my 5th gen vfr, you uploaded first video of yours new 5th gen too. I am so excited for you and i wish you all the luck in this project. And with you, i am learning my 5th gen too. :)
@hollowsesh90 Жыл бұрын
Excited for you brother! Sounds really good, id imagine a real exhaust will be optimum af 😮 Keep motivated man, your motivating me to go put in some shed hours. I have a bunch of goodies for my zx14 that have spent too long off the bike haha. Really looking forward to the vfr transformation 🤌
@KeViNMCMXXCIX Жыл бұрын
Happy for you that it runs! Good job!
@vfrmark15 ай бұрын
since you took apart the fuel pump why did you not replace the fuel filter and the gauze 2nd stage considering the rubbish that was in the petrol tank. the metal curly filter is pretty easy to wash out. Gen5 fuel filters almost impossible to find but the Gen6 fits and the difference is that the Gen 5 uses a bent rubber tube from the end of the fuel filter the GEN 6 has a bent metal tube attached to the filter which replaces the rubber bent tube. Great bike had my 98 version from 6 months old and shes wonderful
@FainieYT7 ай бұрын
I recently had a small hole in my gas tank in my gs 500 f 2004 and i repaired it with tank kit somehow and it worked great Unfortunately i wasn't able to even buy new tank in my country for this model that would be in a good condition and they are very expensive
@drewtietz2274 Жыл бұрын
Hell Yeah, those grunty blips sound as good ever.
@briankalagher6687 Жыл бұрын
That thing sounds so good! I would have wanted to throw a seat on it and take it for a quick rip down the driveway! Hope you find a good deal on a tank.
@voumkost..4427vk Жыл бұрын
Hi.... If you want there is also a bodywork kit to change the vfr 750 to the rc 30 look tyga performance...❤
@2strokerides Жыл бұрын
A new tank isnt the only option. You could also seal the tank. There are kits for sale with a product in them that you poor into the tank and it hardens. They do this on oldtimer bikes where parts and new tanks are not for sale
@not2shab.e645 Жыл бұрын
I have a 99 vfr800 as well as a 06 cbr600rr as an 18 year old I love the classics
@jeff7.629 Жыл бұрын
@herorr, it looks like there is an inline filter at the fuel pump. I'm assuming it is after the pump.is there a part number on it? What psi is the pump? I assume the bike is fuel injected.
@mickeymouse48978 ай бұрын
No throttle on cold start, always use fast idle (choke) on a cold start, it richens fuel, better for the bores on a cold start.
@halim16443 ай бұрын
using rotella hdeo oil you dont meet clutch slip issue?
@512460 Жыл бұрын
Thought you fell off the end of the earth I've been long awaiting this bike update
@elieduguay9488 Жыл бұрын
Let’s see it shine.
@russellvonastel711111 ай бұрын
I had a 900 RR , stolen in Mexico,miss that bike every day
@ikkieman Жыл бұрын
Gry to restore the black plastic with some Frame Trim Pro from Ammo NYC.
@TheresGabe Жыл бұрын
Ugh! It's 18 degrees outside, and my '98 VFR 800 is stuck in the garage due to snow. :(
@justultrra3568 Жыл бұрын
5:45 Yeap. Honest reaction
@fuyoh94 Жыл бұрын
congrats on getting it to work, sucks that you have to get a new tank though
@SacrificiaLamb.8R11 ай бұрын
Hey @HeroRR, Can you help a brother out, I've settle on a 600 as first bike and I found a local listing for an 04 CBR600F4I w/ 10K miles for $5K. Do you think its too High or Reasonably Price? What year should I look for if I want a CBR600RR?
@ian1patterson6 ай бұрын
Is there a part 5 for the fifth gen?
@stevenjeffrey2270 Жыл бұрын
Could try gas tank sealer..!!
@menom7 Жыл бұрын
Dude,granted that bike looks like it's been through hell and back,but WHY is it so hard to start on a Fuel-injected engine? If that were carbureted,then I could fully understand it cranking over a number of times before firing when cold,but an F-I engine should fire right up no matter WHAT the temp. is!?!? Do you still have the old plugs in it? Is the Compression good on all 4 cyl.'s Just wondering,cuz each time you tried starting it in this vid. it was STRUGGLING big-time to turn over!?!? May wanna start with checking that reg./rect. to check it's voltage,go with 4 brand new plugs,check your butterfly's and each injector just to be on the safe side! As always,GREAT VIDEO Brotha!!! Keep us updated! : >)
@briankalagher6687 Жыл бұрын
I wounder if riding it a bit would help.Like once you get a couple tanks of fresh gas through the injectors and everything with some wide open throttle. That would be my first no cost move.
@HeroRR Жыл бұрын
It still had old gas in the injectors. I've started it a few times now and let it run though a lot of gas and it start much easier.
@menom7 Жыл бұрын
Understood! Yeah,old gas will make anything very hard to start! Lol. Looking forward to your next video! Thanks for taking the time to answer me! @@HeroRR
@80sDweeb11 ай бұрын
Also, this was early days for FI bikes, that's why it needs a "choke" lever, which is really a fast idle lever for cold starting. Not 100% computer controlled like everything is now.
@menom711 ай бұрын
Boy,that takes me back! I remember when they just came out with fully-automatic F-I for vehicles,but that tech. was still lagging for bikes! As you had to (just like you said) manually pull a lever to make the bike start and idle faster than it normally would once it was warm! Great comment!@@80sDweeb
@ukaszsowa353410 ай бұрын
I'm waiting for part 5.
@Roy_Godiksen Жыл бұрын
Oh, no. That sucks. After all that and you need a new tank too😖. Could you just, not fill it up more then 3/4 and it not leak? That's probably not an option for you, but would it work?
@HeroRR Жыл бұрын
Technically. The problem is if you lean the bike then fluid could go up to it can leak and then go through. I thought about sealing the nipple where the overflow hose attaches or use a marble in the line to prevent it from leaking in the meantime but it's not a solution I like.
@busatime783111 ай бұрын
Man u told us on ur previous video not to buy an tbr exhaust bike since it's been cursed 😂
@davisnyman4393 Жыл бұрын
So am a owner of a 2003 vfr800. I am having issues with finding people that are skilled enough to deal with my braking system with the linked brake system. My rear caliper is sticking even when it's been professionally rebuilt.. so I would love to know if your with in a few hrs of Northern va and would be willing to maybe deal with my braking issues or know someone that might be willing to deal with it.
@giostisskylas Жыл бұрын
I bought a Kawa ZX-7R as a motorcycle for the Nürburgring Nordschleife. I'm slowly rebuilding it. However, it's arctic cold here and when the temperature in my barn is below 0°C I can't do any work. I shouldn't have done that! I like these old machines from the 90s SO MUCH better than the overpowered motorcycle data centers that exist today. The designers pack the sports motorcycles with over 200 hp and then have to install a lot of electronics so that the horses can be caught again. Otherwise the motorcyclists would drive their butts off in the first few kilometers. I won't put up with this nonsense anymore. I have mothballed my CBR1000RR and will ride honest men's motorcycles again in the future.
@HeroRR Жыл бұрын
I agree. Something special about these older more analogue bikes. I feel your pain with the cold it's been snowing here lately so progress has stopped.
@warrendegonzague Жыл бұрын
What's up with the SV650 build?
@HeroRR Жыл бұрын
It's finished for the most part. Now it's just my cheap track bike :)
@spency7878 ай бұрын
Why don’t you use the choke lever when you start the bike?
@HeroRR8 ай бұрын
I just forgot. lol EFI has made me lazy!
@WASTED__POTENTIAL Жыл бұрын
Chemical Guys VRP (vinyl rubber plastic) will bring that faded plastic back.
@jimbodjango8900 Жыл бұрын
It's been 84 years
@louiseitner916 Жыл бұрын
Purrs like a kitten
@raheefmohd Жыл бұрын
❤
@89HondaCR500R Жыл бұрын
i buy wd-40 by the gallon and use a non aerosol sprayer (the wd-40 refill-able SPRAYER USUALLY FOUND NEXT TO THE GALLON JUG IN STORE) it is BY FAR CHEAPER than buying the aerosol cans i bathe the bikes in wd40 then wipe off....... works miracles
@HeroRR Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@F3udF1st Жыл бұрын
Awesome work. Love the VFR, never ridden one though. What's your workout routine like, you're in great shape!
@jessefpv921711 ай бұрын
Don’t you Have a Gen 1 Zx10R? I’m looking For some Setup Advice or Knowledge to be Honest. There’s not much Info for Suspension setup online anyways.
@russellvonastel711111 ай бұрын
If I had your talent i would find a wrecked 900 RR and rebuild it
@92OnTV9 ай бұрын
919RR :)
@vivaamoto Жыл бұрын
like ''you buy a new tank''....how about those horrible homedepo handle bars??
@pb222221 Жыл бұрын
dont buy a new tank.. Kreem fuel tank liner or any other thin fuel resistant epoxy poured down the overflow will fix the issue.
@AjackLee46 ай бұрын
Anything new with this project in 2024?
@russellvonastel711111 ай бұрын
I'm actually jealous
@SirPantomime Жыл бұрын
The soil beneath your garage must be sooo contaminated
@G584 ай бұрын
Never understood why anyone would use a rattle gun to tighten ANY nuts or bolts, but especially such small ones as those on the fuel pump. It’s not even a rookie mistake. It’s just combined rank laziness and the worst bad practice.