Why did I Get A Honda VFR750 ?

[@cjpritchard]

My wife moved out 10 years ago. Now I have three motorcycles in the living room.

[@shiftyshamsk]

lol. nice one. every bikers dream.

[@buckrogers2546]

Livin the dream 👍

[@roywolgenwolgen4978]

Respect,,,

[@RedfordBaron]

Proper old school Honda quality 👍

[@fernacticus]

Mine's a scruffy old heap that I have owned for all of this century. It's been sat around for the last 8 years and has 33000 miles on it. I dragged it out of the lockup a few weeks ago and have been doing a full chassis service, oil and filter and a carb strip and clean. New chrome on the forks, head races while it was in bits. Stripped out all the rear suspension to clean and grease and might as well have not bothered, it was perfect. It's going to be as good as it ever was, brilliant bike. I know it doesn't make a lot of power by modern standards but any bike that can show 150 on the speedo is not slow. Looking forward to reacquainting myself with it.

[@cbrboy76]

Nice vid, i bought a 97 model about 4 weeks ago, its like its just come out the showroom, old guys really look after their bikes, the build quality on 90's vfr's is astounding, honda were top of the game at that time, i dont think any other manufacturer came close with build quality. I also have a 2001 R1150gs and the build quality is not a patch on the VFR

[@Diemerstein]

The oldest bike I have is a 1999 VFR800 Interceptor and it's in mint condition with 21000 miles on it and this machine gets more attention that my CBR600 or my 2023 Ninja. The sound alone from the V4 and that gear driven cam is amazing. Then the performance, it's very comfortable to ride, it's 0 to 60 is about 3 seconds, top speed clocked is 163mph, so it's quick and plenty fast and despite being 24 years old, runs smooth as ice.

[@neilwiddison6529]

I have a very nice 97 model . I can get over 50 mpg easy. Brilliant bike I will never sell.

[@zedddddful]

You can't go wrong with a VFR they are Very similar bikes to my old rf900r that thing was a tool it'd do everything and never grumble also a bit of a weapon in the right hands.

[@TheZanshen]

I have a 1998 vfr 800fi . Great bike traded my blackbird in for it and it’s plenty fast enough and better handling.

[@wolfburgman]

Lovely bike the vfr750. Unique sound too. One of Honda's best. Simple rule for corners. Never go faster than the vanishing point. Then you will always be able to stop well within the distance you can see to be clear. May I recommend the police roadcraft book on motorcycling. Stay safe bud and nice video. I still have a 1997 vfr 750,,its last year before the fuel injected 800

[@erttsmaster]

Excuse me. What do you mean by “never go faster than the vanishing point” - I would like to understand it. Also is the Police roadcraft book by Penny Mares and Philip Coyne? Thank you!

[@wolfburgman]

Hi there, I have leant out my police roadcraft book so I'm not sure who wrote it. When you approach a corner, where the two sides of the road appear to meet, this is the vanishing point. Depending on the sharpness of the bend the vanishing point will do one of three things. It will appear to be stationary. You need to slow down because this bend is sharp. Second, the point will move away at the speed you are travelling. So you can maintain that speed through the corner. Third the point moves faster than your current speed. You can safely accelerate until you match its speed. Hope this helps. If anyone can explain this better please feel free to comment. Thank you

[@erttsmaster]

@@wolfburgman I found the book and planning to read it. Thanks very much for your comment as I think I understand now what you ment. Very good explanation Sir. Cheers.

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

​@wolfburgman wow that's actually genius.

[@joelbrittenour8197]

I have 2001 vfr800. I put GIVI windshield with x-tra screen on top. Excellent wind protection . AMB straight bars, all day comfort. let go of left bar and can sit straight up and get wind if I want. 520 conversion chain, more torque. it'll get up to speed quickly without running to redline. From northern Idaho, cheers mate.

[@brianlangbein7866]

Carbs, gear driven, very safe and stable in curves, fabulous sound. Very impressive pedigree from 90s SBK series. Mine built in 10/92. Love it.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Well done man. Really like the old vfrs

[@Stigman101]

i have a 96 silver 30.000 miles payed £550 its near immaculate starts first time all the time quick handles, i've done 120 with ease still pulls like a train..back on road next month..

[@comicbiker3559]

Really like this VFR I think you bought a good bike for the weekends or long runs, seems to run effortlessly, open the throttle and it just goes.

[@BigPezza]

yeah it very quick and very comfy perfect for road touring

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

A promise is if you fit a new rear shock plus progressive fork springs and once set up, ya won’t recognize your bike for the positive. Springs sag after a couple of years and I was amazed when I changed them on my red 97 Rc36II

[@allanhughes7859]

A very very very very very wise choice young man !!!! Me at 70 still have one infact two the other being heavy moded for track days in the famouse repsol colours

[@ttmadness34]

I totally agree with you about new bikes. I have a 2019 gsxs1000 and as lovely as it is ive had the fi and engine management light come on a few times. There are that many electronics nowadays that they have to be plugged in to diagnose what the issue is. Im now actually considering selling and going old school again. I miss the character and simplicity of them. Nice bike btw. :)

[@johnjanczuk]

I have two one is a 1988 rc 24 the other a 1994 rc 36 the rc 36 has 173000 on the clock engine never been touched apart from my home servicing still good for over 150 mph !!! the rc 24 ops out around the same top speed had the rc 24 since 1989 both great bikes never had any electrical problems with either bike in all the years i have owned them i also have a cb 900f blue print motor HRC cams had it since 1983!!!HONDA RULES!!!!!

[@999.9finegold]

VFR750 is the best motorbike ever made I rode it hundreds of miles a day and it never hurt my ass and it also knows how to go into turns properly

[@mikefowles1897]

i want one

[@mavisbeeswax8136]

Love the sound of that bike.

[@samgoddard6738]

pretty sure that was me passing you on the red VFR by the chalet cafe!

[@davidupton3186]

I have a 1994 and love it to bits. You can get a bit more adjustment on the mirror clamps by filing the gap a bit bigger. Thanks for uploading 👍

[@simonhendy199]

Lost your bottle = gained some wisdom! 😁👍

[@twosheds1749]

Nice video. I've had three VFRs with a VTR in between! Bought my current VFR a couple of years ago on a cruise across the Atlantic! Same colour as this one. Still tend to think the first model I had, before the single sided swing arm was possibly the best one to ride! It got nicked sadly.

[@sebastianchamerski1653]

Podobna historia miałem kilka vfr 3rd gen z vtr firestorm po drodze teraz mam od 7m-cy vfr 750 4th gen to jest miłość do v4. POdro z Polski

[@twosheds1749]

@@sebastianchamerski1653 Good luck with it. I would have at least five bikes if my wife allowed it! Next one would be Honda CBX1000 for the sound!

[@patsanderson8317]

I have two one is a 1988 rc 24 the other a 1994 rc 36 the rc 36 has 173000 on the clock engine never been touched apart from my home servicing still good for over 150 mph !!! the rc 24 ops out arou nd the same top speed had the rc 24 since 1989 both great bikes also have a cb 900f blue print motor HRC cams had it since 1983!!!HONDA RULES!!!!!

[@taxus750]

The floppy offside mirror is easily fixed. Pull the black condom off (ooerr missus) and at the base of the mirror arm is a bolt with an Allen-key head. Set the arm where you want it, tighten it up (the mirror also pivots), replace the boot and Robert's yer Auntie's live-in lover.

[@vyrnmn]

13:00 you talk about not being able to see around corners because you can't see what may be ahead. Positioning further over and turning in later would help you see more of what's ahead.

[@BigPezza]

yes true but only to a point , But i have met cars in the middle of the road on blind bends to many times now so its quite hard for me to do that

[@jerry112ek]

best bike i ever owned

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

Its great. The vfr has a great history, it has character & it suits you. It will be great for your weekends away. Will I see it at the wild southwest rally in September?

[@BigPezza]

yeah i will probiley show up on that

[@bk83082]

I want to thank any moto content creators who do off-bike narration with something other than a helmet mic. Unfortunately this isn't the first video that I've turned off because it's more of a nose breathing ASMR video.

[@jamiemorris7688]

You'll probably find you get about 220 miles out of a totally brimmed tank, I do on mine.

[@HippoDrones]

It is a cracking bike mate, I want a sportsbike now! :D Once you have a new front tyre you'll feel more confident in the turns as the one fitted is a bit squared off now :-)

[@BigPezza]

i would have more confendence if car drivers was no so STUPID

[@HippoDrones]

@@BigPezza hahaha indeed, they have been targeting you a lot recently! :O

[@Krezo200]

I just bought one

[@jasonalgar8070]

Nobody ever mentions the pre single side swingarm vfr750 from the late 80s they are even better just limited by their tyres unless you fit cbr wheels

[@motofiction4233]

Hi, interested in your comment. I was looking at an rc24 recently. Please can you tell me how they are better than the rc36 s. I can't decide which one to get. Thanks

[@jasonalgar8070]

@@motofiction4233 hi one of the reasons the rc24 is better there's not one piece of steel in it except the exhaust it's lighter buy some 17kg for that reason the engine is absolutely spot on nothing rusts I've travelled all over Europe many times never had any problems this is the bike that gave honda the reputation they have now the rc36 is a great bike but its only a copy with more modern tyres that why I have an rc24 for fun days and an rc36 as a work horse hope that helps I'm not very good at this sort of thing

[@jasonalgar8070]

@@motofiction4233 if you do go ahead and get an rc24 try fitting avon Road riders they are fantastic tyres in all conditions

[@jasonalgar8070]

@@motofiction4233 if you have any specific questions i will try to help you as well as I can

[@motofiction4233]

@@jasonalgar8070 thanks man. Here the rc24 and the 36 are both almost the same price. 17kg is really something to think about. Is the rc24 good in corners compared to the 36? And how would you compare the grip, suspension and handling of both? I heard braking isn't good on both. Is that true?

[@Acrisp27]

Converted to the good old vrf. Bet your wondering why you did not get one sooner. Enjoy

[@CuriousGoose]

I think it's crazy that some bikes don't have a fuel gauge. Okay so mine says empty with 100 miles left but it still has one. So when are you taking this beast to the track?

[@BigPezza]

not this year its expensive and i would need to get a new Lid new boots and new pair of gloves they dont let you do track days in short gloves and thats quite a lot of money to spend before i even book the track. Maybe next year

[@aka_pierre]

Isn't it absolutely insane that modern ducati Panigales don't have a fuel gauge but this does?

[@vixtork]

Which Gpz did you have?

[@BigPezza]

500

[@jrgodoys]

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