Pre-Spring Clean Of The Honda VFR800 Vtec

[@rockbiterhd]

Good to see I am not the only vfr owner who cleans this way great job

[@roundingcorners]

cool vid, really respect a fellow rider who takes the time to do things the right way.

[@RichyVida]

Thanks :-)

[@JohnG11000]

Respect Richy,good to see a lad doing some diy maintianance on his beloved.

[@RichyVida]

Nowt better, John! ;-)

[@RichyVida]

Here is me (and briefly, Egone) stripping down my beloved VFR at the end of Feb & early March 2015. Crappy weather means plenty of time to clean her up. Exhaust off & polished, wheels powder coated, new rubber, full service and a final polish & wax, ready for the new season, and our Norway tour in July! Also contains my version of "Ho Hey" by the Lumineers. Phone mount; www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TiGRA-BikeCONSOLE-Waterproof-Togh-Case-1-Socket-for-iPhone-6-4-7-/141431301071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20edf663cf Digitek USB Charger; www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301351013559?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[@andyboyes05]

That sounded amazing when you started it without any pipes on 😁

[@ericbusa]

When u say your going to do a job on your bike u really mean it, I'm impressed, great job man she looks awesome

[@HRCREPSOL]

Mate, just came across this. Awesome vid. Enjoyed it immensely. She's one tidy and healthy rig now! Thank you for sharing!

[@RichyVida]

Cheers mate.

[@Neutronb0mb]

Looks mint mate, that cover version of hey ho is really good, I shazamed it thinking it was professional!

[@RichyVida]

Glad you liked it!

[@kirky_vw]

Nice one, can't beat the full black wheels

[@RichyVida]

I've ordered some new rim tape, and wanted to get them fitted before the wheels went back on, but the damn postie lost it!

[@andyrawlings5369]

just like me with my vfr's always cleaning them best way rich keep them in top fettle did sound well with out exhaust on a v4 on song is music to your ears !!

[@Gaz1za21]

Dude, so envious of your attention to detail and facilities, I think every biker on here would love to follow your example and I know my '98 VFR would welcome such TLC!!! Keep it up mate and look forward to watching your next tripe, hope you might catch some of mine this year to Harz though I'm a rank (!!) amateur for sure...

[@RichyVida]

I am a bit daft like that, Gareth. Hate things being upside down, so you can imagine what it was like for the 2 wks that the wheels were away being powder coated and the exhaust away being welded... Garage was like a building site

[@RichyVida]

I am a bit daft like that, Gareth. Hate things being upside down, so you can imagine what it was like for the 2 wks that the wheels were away being powder coated and the exhaust away being welded... Garage was like a building site

[@Gaz1za21]

RichyVida Oh Hell Yeah, I'd need counselling after that!! I'm lucky as I have an understanding wife, so even though I'm not away until June, I'm writing lists, test-packing the gear and loading tunes onto my Garmin in preparation!! Before the Metzellers, were you running Pilot Road 3's, what did you think as I've got those on my new (to me!!) Sprint GT??

[@RichyVida]

I was runnin PR4's. Great tyre, but I was disappointed because they were shot about 2000 miles shy of what my PR3's did. I was going to go straight back to the 3's, but someone recommended the Metzeler's so I felt like a change. I would have PR3's over any other tyre. They're superb. Looking forward to playing with the Metz though.

[@Gaz1za21]

Keep me posted, I might need a new set of boots before June!! I'm changing jobs so have five weeks off so will be trying to put some serious miles under my belt to build the confidence levels!! So Norway for you next and I might have an idea for another!; ever thought about the Slovakian Tatras (Mountains) for some high adventure?!?!...

[@spinnerdick]

i love how you take care of your bike i have a honda vfr vtec 03 it was you who inspired me to get one now i want to restore her to show room condition starting with the cam chain tensioner wish me luck thanks from Michael lysaght

[@RichyVida]

***** Do both CCT's with genuine Honda ones. You will be blown away at the difference! So smooth afterwards. Glad I inspired you. Hope you love the VFR as much as me!

[@spinnerdick]

O i do thank you and when is the next video just got my wife into them can't wait

[@RichyVida]

Episode 6 will be with you on Sunday 8pm... Episodes every Wed & Sun 8pm ;-)

[@krisdonnelly8122]

New subscriber. Great channel and another great video. Looking forward to the Norway footage.

[@ewan3900]

Vfr 800 lookin good mate

[@M4BoarBiker]

Nice job Richy, I'm slightly envious of your Norwegian trip. I've been wanting to go there myself . Just a tad expensive for me at the mo. Going to the Black Forest end of April. The VFR is looking great :-)

[@RichyVida]

Cheers, Doug. Thanks, yeah she's had a well deserved an over-due TLC session. If you're camping, you can't go wrong with Camping Kleinenzhof in the Black Forest. Mega food, fantastic setting & friendly people.

[@mranthonye]

Very nice! Good job done there. Sweet & clean after the rain! I love the usb charger. I have ordered one from Demon Tweeks. Just what I was looking for. Excellent video's, keep them up. Regards, Anthony

[@RichyVida]

Cheers, Anthony. Yes I think mine came from Demon Tweeks too. Nice neat little unit.

[@fastasfox]

Hi Rich,I could do with your help buddy. I'm looking for a set of new tyres for my VFR and I`m currently running Bridgestone battlax bt023r but I never felt I could put my confidence in them. Like most sport tourer riders I want grip but also a tyre that does not square off after a long motorway trip. I couldn't see in your vids a tyre review, but if figured with all the miles you put in you are the man to recommend a set of tyres. Cheers Mr V. All the best Paul.

[@RichyVida]

Michelin Road 5’s. Without any doubt. 👍

[@fastasfox]

Cheers pal.

[@stiffmeisters2]

Looks really nice, great job!

[@bigbreasticle]

Great video. You clearly loved every minute!

[@Reseiver]

Thats pure love

[@jbadenho]

I wish i had a mate like Egon...

[@roadwarrior8560]

You could do away with the underseat exhausts easy enough looks like and mount a 5th or 8th gen single can.

[@RichyVida]

I’d rather keep it as is, mate 👍

[@phoenixrider2210]

great job

[@650GSF]

Well that's taking cleaning your bike to the extreme lol, mine couldd do with a good going over, but I will not be getting stuck into it quite as much as you did :-P

[@elDreddnaught]

I see the heat shield on your cat has come off too.

[@gsahippo1800]

Nice to see the bike prepped for the season mate, good job, looking forward to seeing the Norway trip. You never thought about a tail tidy on the VFR?

[@RichyVida]

I've not really seen one that tickles my fancy. Yeah, we are all excited about the Norway trip. Still doing a lot of planning for it..

[@FrenchyFriday]

Hello richy i have been looking at your videos for a while now! you convinced me to buy a vfr!!! now that i have my vfr 2009 i only have 1 issue..i dont have the right technic to remove the seat and put it back. i have ben searching for videos on youtube without luck. is it too much for me to ask you to make a small 30 sec video showing us the right way to do it! pretty please help me!

[@peterandrews1512]

Hi Richy enjoyed watching your video and interested in the usb charger you've fitted to your bike. I'm looking for something to charge my phone and Drift camera while touring the Scottish Highlands in June this year. I've a Hella power socket fitted to my 2001 BMW R1100s which is a factory fit and was looking at a Hella to usb but the one you've got looks very neat was it a straight fit direct to the battery. I was also thinking of a power bank so I could charge that during riding and charge camera and batteries at night when camping. I wondered how you deal with this problem while touring many thanks Pete

[@RichyVida]

It's not a problem at all, Peter. The usb charger is a simple plug and play to the battery. It has an inline fuse, and also protects the battery by turning itself off if the battery drops below a certain point. So you can keep things charging even when the bike is turned off, knowing that it is not going to drain power from the battery. About £25 with a nice long cable so you can place it in a convenient place. As you saw on the vid.

[@user-vv9zo4sc4k]

Richly what’s the hugger make it looks smart , owner of just acquired 05 vfr in mint condition with only 14800 miles on the clock

[@Draycos99]

Sweeeet. That must be the tidiest '03 VFR out there, a job well done :D I'm currently looking for a VFR, do you have any advice on what to look out for in the older ('02-'03) VFRs?

[@RichyVida]

Well mileage is nothing to go by on these really. Mine has done over 50k now, and still fresh as a daisy. I replaced the CCT's (Cam Chain Tensioners, with genuine honda) last year as they were starting to rattle a bit and I couldn't believe the difference. As long as it's been serviced and looked after you should be fine. Just don't buy a pig just because it's a bit cheaper.. Still love it, and will never get rid. I think the vast majority of people who own one will say the same too.

[@uonlyliveonce]

Better than new!

[@trefd2759]

RICHY ,love all your vids! what brand of work-pants are those? tref

[@RichyVida]

+tref D They are Scruffs, Tref. Need to buy some new ones, as my balls almost just dropped out of them in the Co Op!

[@davidwarren2883]

That's what you call a proper spring clean! You're getting me hooked on these VFR800's. Being looking at a few over here in New Brunswick where I live. The only thing is i'm a beginner. Going to take my motorcycle test in the next year. Some people tell me to start with a 250cc and some say to start with a VFR800. Personally i'd like to go with a VFR. I'm 47 years old so you'd think at this age I should be careful and safer. Any advice Richy?

[@RichyVida]

Go for a full license and vfr. You can’t go wrong. 👍

[@davidwarren2883]

Will do! I saw a 2005 VFR800, it had over 25000km, full service history for $3250 CDN! It was advertised on a web site called kijjii yesterday, I checked again this morning and it was sold! When I get one I"ll send you some photos. You're videos are good and keep them coming. Egone has a following here in Canada!!

[@James-Eddie-Insley]

Wow can't believe how long it's been since I watched this one. I do the same thing, tear the bike right down and clean it. I've been known to wax the frame. Lol

[@allenroebuck]

What exhausts are they? The bike I’m getting tomorrow has staintunes on. Keep up the vlogs mate 👍🏻

[@RichyVida]

Same - best you can get for the VFR by a mile.

[@banarne71]

The bike looks great. Instead of polishing my pipes I went for black pipe bandages on my cb1000r. Your pipes looks really nice. And that goes for the rims as well. How much did the powder coating cost? They rims look awesome. Safe ride to Norway.

[@RichyVida]

Jon, the powder coating cost £85 and they are spot on. They really were getting scabby, and I've been meaning to have them done for a couple years. Thanks mate :-)

[@banarne71]

RichyVida Did you have to sand blaster them yourself or is that included in the price? Price is for both rims? I had myself a sunny ride this morning although it was a bit chilly. Season is upon us and that is great and a big part of what we are living for.

[@RichyVida]

Amen to that Jon Wanglöf No, that was all included in the price, for both rims, job done.

[@Neutronb0mb]

Is that rust on the downpipes or do they just go that orange/brown colour due to the heat? Been looking at a few VFRs on auto trader and when you look at them from the front through the gap in the fairing or from the right where you can see where the exhaust system is exposed they all look rusty 🤔

[@RichyVida]

Yes, the downpipes do go a bit rusty. The Stainless system would be a better shout. They do clean up though with a bit of elbow grease.

[@Neutronb0mb]

+RichyVida cheers mate

[@sarahpcato]

I don't believe he did all that. He needs to come over to my garage and show me. You can prove it on my bike. Awesome vids and great talent You have a new fan for music and rides.....If you ever get to Nashville area we can ride and chaeck out the sights in Kentucky and Tennessee

[@RichyVida]

Thanks! We will be riding through Nashville next year on our East Coast to West Coast tour and I cannot wait! Been a dream to play in Nashville, and I'm gonna make sure I do! Wanna take in the Deep South too so will be a great tour! Kentucky & Tennessee sounds fantastic.

[@sarahpcato]

awesome

[@JimBiddle.]

I like these videos but I also hate them. I feel guilty for not lavishing the same amount of love on my everyday hacks.

[@renebandow5342]

Cool. Greeting from Germany Berlin ..... :-)

[@25170987]

This video made me subscribe to your channel

[@RichyVida]

Cheers Black Rider

[@hondarodeagain4264]

How are the m7rr's in the wet mate? I ride all year round so would like to know if they come close to the pr3's or 4's. great vid!! !

[@RichyVida]

+Tony bennett the M7rr's are bloody superb mate. I will always have PR3's for touring though, as they last longer. Not sure how many miles I've done on them now (took them off to tour Norway and they're back on now) but probably around 4k Mark. Super in wet, I've never had 1 doubt about them. I wouldn't mind a 2nd set of wheels so I can keep both sets of tyres fresh. I will defo have more M7's ;-)

[@hondarodeagain4264]

cheers Richy 👍

[@daveeccles7957]

Hi Rich can i ask what pipes they are on your bike.

[@RichyVida]

Staintunes

[@777tiswas]

Call that a spring clean, in my day we would of taking the pistons out and cleaned cylinders with tongue,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, yes, yes Richy very impressive again. p.s the album was great.

[@RichyVida]

Oh no, Roy. I wouldn't have a clue in that dept! Cheers mate, glad you like the album. I might be recording a 10 year anniversary of it this year if I can find the time.

[@777tiswas]

Great, be up for that.

[@nicholasalcock1366]

Is that Staintune pipes? Are you happy with them?

[@RichyVida]

Mega!

[@roadwarrior8560]

How did you like the M7RR's?

[@RichyVida]

Superb! Just don’t last long enough.

[@roadwarrior8560]

@@RichyVida Thanks Richy, can get the M7RR's on sale now really cheap, M9RR's are out now, meant to be better all round, new and improved as the advertising goes.. You got any tours planned this year?

[@Roger_White]

Good effort and loving the polished pipes. Can you come and clean mine? :)

[@RichyVida]

I surprised myself actually! haha

[@Roger_White]

You know within 2 miles they will be filthy, but they look good now and nothing like a bit of satisfaction.

[@DDoguent]

What are your exhausts ?

[@RichyVida]

+D-Dog Staintunes 👍