VFR750 modifications and improvements - which do I do?

A quickie video about improvements and mods that I maybe undertaking this winter to get the bike ready for a visit yo the 2024 Isle of Man TT. Your thoughts on this are more than welcome!

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

Got the same bike/colour as yours, here’s my list of changes; 1) Braided Lines 2) SBK bar conversion 3) Progressive Fork-springs 4) YSS Rear-shock 5) GEL inserts in seat (for comfort) above mods are a game changer for touring in comfort and safety. Best greetings from Düsseldorf Sher (ex-despatch rider/mc-mechanic from London)

[@blueyondermoto]

Braided lines along with 8 spoke rear wheel (I've now got one) are next on the list. I fitted a Hagon shock last year (see VFR gets upgrades video) along with new head bearings. The seat hasn't proved too much of an issue so far. The Powerbronze double bubble helps high speed cruising.

[@blueyondermoto]

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[@henryhawk978]

8 spoke is nice.. SS brake Ines go for it. I like the white wheels with a red pin stripe. Enjoyed the video and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@blueyondermoto]

Thanks Henry. Watch this space!

[@sm17adh]

See you at the TT then …. I’m over May 24 to June 10th. Get an 8 spoke if you can sorts out the tyre choice I’ve done the HEL conversion along with a full rebuild of both master cylinders and a Vapor blast / Cerakote and new SS pots. I’ve fitted a YSS shock - you’ve got a Hagon Fork springs - Ditch the original progressive springs and fit a linear spring tuned to your weight and riding use / style - Brooks Suspension are very good help in this area. You could go mad and fit a Maxton/ Andreani cartridge kit if you have the £. Oil cooler lines …can be an issue as they age stainless replacements are available from Mike Hitchcock.

[@blueyondermoto]

Thanks I should be there similar timeframe to you.

[@750vfrman]

Hi Alan, For my 1995 VFR750FS I have fitted the following. SS Braided brake lines. Harrison 6 Pot calliper's - Front. Ohlins fully adjustable rear Shock. RaceTech Fork internals Full Stainless Exhaust system Pipe Werx End Can (Sounds lovely) Corbin Saddle. (Note always better a firmer seat than soft) Screen with adjustable flip. I am over 6ft so riding sometimes causes cramp. However I detest sitting upright, much prefer the small clip on's on the VFR. For a bike change (this will not happen) i would go Sports bike, the more extreme the better! As I am 81 I think I may be mad!

[@blueyondermoto]

The 6 pot calipers sound good. I had better pads and new HEL lines on my Fireblade. With no abs, I needed to be very smooth when braking hard. Mine already has a stainless system, so that's ticked off the list. The problem is, where do you stop?

[@simonroberts8469]

Hi, love the bike. I have a 2001 VFR 800fi. Best mod I’ve made is to the riding position. I used a peg lowering kit (28mm) and a handlebar spacer blocks which raised the bars 20mm. They made a huge improvement for me; I’m 6 foot tall. Bike was relatively comfortable before the mods but now it’s all day comfy. I haven’t noticed any downside to these modifications, both of which are straightforward to perform.

[@blueyondermoto]

Brilliant mods Simon. Not sure I need them as I'm only 5'8" and relatively short legs, so normally I don't suffer from cramp from the riding position. Worth considering though.

[@akula1055]

Amazing bike, I had one of those until I moved to the next generation (800cc) the only constant problem I had with that bike was the regulator rectifier module which is not cheap until someone tood me to put the Yamaha regulator rectifier which is half price and last longer and no modification needed just plug and play. Cheers

[@blueyondermoto]

I've been lucky. Mine has an up specc'd RR already fitted.

[@BlakesPipes]

Well, i would look for the 8 spoke if you like the look better. Me, i would leave them as is and do touch up. 😂

[@blueyondermoto]

8 spoke on its way!

[@evansnape3878]

I would strongly recommend a front fender extender. Looks unobtrusive and protects the front of the engine from road grit/dirt/mud. I put a carbon fibre one on my 800fi and have fitted them to all my bikes.

[@blueyondermoto]

A good tip Evan, though this bike is better than most. Much better than the BMWs I had, which covered themselves in muck front and rear.

[@davidwillsie]

Do you mind if I ask what windscreen you have on your bike and how would you rate it? My Gen 3 buffets me about a little bit - would you recommend a switch to what you have?

[@blueyondermoto]

Hi David it's a Powerbronze screen and it's brilliant. I find it extremely effective and I think it looks great too with the light tint, and it's very well finished. I know they were discontinuing for my model so check the website and I'd also give them a call.

[@davidwillsie]

@@blueyondermoto thank you very much for your reply - I’ll follow them up. I live in Canada and I think Powerbronze is in the UK but there must be a NA distributor. I gather your’s is the touring version?

[@blueyondermoto]

@davidwillsie it's more endurance racer double bubble style than touring but it works. Check out the 300 Miles video from it's high speed motorway performance.

[@excessiveengineeringinc.4392]

my front and rear brake lines are custom-made by probrake/germany. the advantage is that you can specify the lengths individually and the twistable connections allow you to lay them very precisely. if i remember correctly, they cost 40€ each. and you can choose the colors of the fittings and the line yourself. i also took the opportunity to replace the rear brake light switch with a hydraulic one.

[@blueyondermoto]

40€ isn't a bad price.

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

…..almost forgot the Hepco Becker carrier/panniers. Chose them cos able to get any busted part.

[@excessiveengineeringinc.4392]

@@SherKhan-b1kes hepco and becker. the most beautiful, timeless and indestructible suitcase system. in the 90s, this was an absolute must-have. at least in germany.