Lol. About your carbs. I have a 94 VFR and two weeks ago it stopped wanting to idle. I was very concerned about dumping a ton of money on paying a shop to figure out what's wrong and fix it. Looked up a video on what's involved with pulling the carbs and realized it wasn't a big deal. The following week I pulled the carbs off popped each bowl off and blew out the pilot jet on each carb then put everything back together. Had zero issues with getting the carbs back on the heads. Been riding with zero issues for a couple weeks since. The important thing I want to point out here. Every newer vehicle I owned that were fuel injected has always cost me a couple hundred bucks because some sensor went bad. My carb starts having a problem and I was still able to ride it home and fix it without needing a trailer. And it only cost me time. Now I've got zero hangups with pulling my carbs if anything else goes wrong.
@joebaker4116
3 жыл бұрын
This is a spot on attitude. Carbs are way less scary once you've had your first look. I still haven't got an injected bike and I don't plan to start anytime soon.
@nigo1787
3 жыл бұрын
@@joebaker4116 all you need to get carbs working perfectly is curiosity, patience and time, and it will NEVER fail during a road trip. With injection, when it breaks down, you need a mechanic to fix it and it may leave you stuck at the side of the road
@TheGiraf2
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first motorcycle last week, a 1996 Honda VFR750 RC36/II with just 40.000km on the clock!
@NJdeplorable
3 жыл бұрын
“That Ducati sound for the price of a mountain bike”
@motofiction4233
3 жыл бұрын
It is even better sounding than a Ducati :-)) It's almost like an RSV4 but with Gear driven Cams.
@gorillasnacks3393
4 жыл бұрын
The V-4 gear driven cam VFR was hands down the BEST bike Honda ever made. When they got rid of the gear driven cams and went with the v-tech engine, they absolutely destroyed the VFR line.
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agreed!
@wendymotogirl
4 жыл бұрын
That's funny, I commented almost exactly the same thing on a different video just now.
@gorillasnacks3393
4 жыл бұрын
@@wendymotogirl That's awesome, great minds must think alike! Hahahaha!
@mildyproductive9726
3 жыл бұрын
Let's be honest. It's 95% about the sound of that gear whine. Only 5% about being "bulletproof". And still +1. Gotta have that gear whine.
@stefanovich7
4 жыл бұрын
even with fuel injected bikes you should warm them up before riding:) love the sound of the v4 man!
@bigboi9611
2 жыл бұрын
Not really. With carbed bikes ill just let them warm till itll idle without choke. Fuel injected ill just turn it on before i put my helmet on. Just dont exceed 4-5k rpm till its slightly warmed up
@kennybrianshjreklunke4842
Жыл бұрын
@@bigboi9611 Yes really. Its a good idea to heat up the oil before going anywhere in any vehicle, lubrication with cold oil is not very good as it tend to "stick" and not "splash" where its suppose to splash 🙂 but what do i know im only a mechanic. If you have a old bike like the VFR is a good idea to give it a min or two before riding even after it can idle fine without choke.
@lesleywilkinson5663
4 жыл бұрын
I think that sums it up pretty well. After 28 years on the road there's still not much to fault a 1992 VFR on! I've owned a '93 VFR for the last 10 years, and previously owned a '90 for a few years. I replaced the reg / rec unit on both and didn't have a problem after that. I also replaced the original rotting downpipes with stainless steel (secondhand sets sourced for both bikes) which is basically a once-in-a-lifetime 'fit and forget' job. With the minimum of care and attention these bikes will just keep going on and on. If I was to add a 'dislike' it would be for the suspension, rear shock in particular which would benefit from an aftermarket replacement (if you can still find one) as the original is under-damped, particularly for two-up riding. That said, mine is still running a stock shock after all these years so it's not bad by any means. My riding friends keep trying to get me to buy something newer, but, even putting finances aside, I still can't justify it as the VFR still does everything I ask of it (and I keep up with their newer shinier bikes just fine!).
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Lesley Wilkinson very well said! I agree on the stock rear shock for sure. Thanks for watching and safe riding! 🙏🏻
@vazza7504
4 жыл бұрын
Mate just bought a 95 model, mint condition, who he bought it off asked about getting rear shock rebuilt but was told it can not be rebuilt so he enquired at David Silver spares here in the United Kingdom who did in fact supply him with an original equipment rear shock. Don't know the price but worth checking out. :-)
@rmatt375
4 жыл бұрын
People like Maxton in UK will sell you a replacement but it's not cheap (circa £1000 I think) but I also found a youtube video about converting a more modern Kawazaki shock (I think it was) to fit a VFR.
@91047
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you are a better driver😉
@woooster17
2 ай бұрын
I have a collection of 1990’s Sportbikes, and owned bikes since ‘89, but have never owned a VFR750.. But, I have rectified that with a 1991 pearl white VFR750, all original with 14k miles…& love it! 😎👍🏼
@saigawesnovember
2 жыл бұрын
The one thing I hated about my 1987 VFR 700 in pearl white was the fact that I sold it,along with my wife’s 1986 VF 500. Both of them were in beautiful condition. If could kick my own ass,I would.
@Megacatares
4 жыл бұрын
Good review. I'm getting a 94 that was sitting in a garage for 10 years. I replaced the carb boots, fuel rail o rings (you can get generic fuel rail o rings off ebay that will work and wont cost a lot) new battery, spark plugs.. oil change... air filter.. fuel filter... and yea it fired right up and runs happy. Cool bike everyone complained about getting the carb's back on - get new carb' boots that arent 28 years old and you will have no problems.
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
mega catares Nice! Glad to hear you brought it back to life! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already! 🙏🏻👊🏻
@jaakkoohable
4 жыл бұрын
I bought mine a year ago, and I plan to ride her as long as possible. Despite the high mileage (over 100k km's) she still looks immaculate, and all the controls still work smoothly, down to the throttle and choke cables. It's a very well made bike that has a premium feel to it, despite being 'just an old ricer'. The off-beat V4 and the whine/roar of the cam sprocket drive gives it character. The carbs in mine were all gummed up with fuel residue when I got her - she was coughing and jerking on partial throttle, but on WOT the power delivery was clean and healthy, so I pulled the trigger, knowing I had to fully disassemble and overhaul the carbs. Luckily a company makes new viton o-rings and gaskets that are compatible with today's ethanol-spiked fuels. The carb diaphragms can also be sourced new, but mine were still pliable and in working order. The power delivery is so smooth and refined, and the ride is so reassuring and stable, it makes you relax and just enjoy. Honda nailed it with this bike back then.
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Yawk-oh glad to hear you gave your old girl a new lease on life sorting out the carbs! Sounds like you have another 100,000km of fun left with her! Thanks for watching! 👊🏻
@mildyproductive9726
3 жыл бұрын
What would I add? 1. Handling/steering I dunno how many other bikes you've ridden, but the VFR is the most fun bike I've ever ridden in the twisties. Yes, it's heavy. The V4 makes it top heavy, in particular. But the steering is super stable when under the slightest bit of throttle. If you're under any maintenance throttle, you get to throw this bike into freefall, then catch it at the desired lean angle. Modern sportbikes are just boring in comparison; push left go left; push more left, go more left. Absolutely boring. In a corner, this 3rd gen model wants to hold its line, and it needs a bit of coaxing to change. On a modern sportbike you just gradually change pressure on the bars, and bam, you change your line. Actually, you turn your head or scratch your ass, and bam the bike changes line. You think the wrong thought, and the bike changes line. It's very easy to change the line on a modern sportbike. The VFR has a strange old school way of being super stable in a lean. To make it change line, you might find it to be a "whale", but it's more the steering geometry than the weight, IMO. When you learn to finesse it, it's magical. It tends to ignore half-ass, ambivalent commands. To make it follow the exact line you want and to change course instantly, you need to use "micro-twitches" to the bars, not gradual or lazy changes in pressure. Riding this VFR is like leading a dance partner. Know how to command it, and it will do exactly what you want, exactly when you want. Nothing more, and nothing less.
@Wileylikethehawk
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been riding for about eight months - just bought a 95 as my second bike! It’s delightful. My dad used to have one that he bought new so he’s pretty pleased too (I caught him gunning it outside with a big smile when I went to visit the other day).
@joeoak8181
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is from 1990, have owned it for 15 years. Have been stranded twice in this time, owing to the regulator, which is prone to overheating. I'm told you can fix this by buying a non-standard part, which is finned, so as to provide cooling. Agree that the bike is a bit heavy. Well balanced when on the move, but riding in the city during rush hour is a pain! Plus points - acceleration equals most other bikes. Top speed 150 mph - never had the balls to try it, but it should be enough for anyone!
@travis103192
4 жыл бұрын
I very much agree to your list provided. I’ve been very impressed with mine and wouldn’t trade it for a thing. I bought a showroom condition 93 with 6,100 miles on it and have only needed to replace the rectifier and a coolant line. Unfortunately on the 3rd of July a few years ago I heard some ruckus outside my house and witnessed 2 drunk guys push my bike over and caused a good amount of damage to my fairings, I then went outside to confront them and wait for the police and long story short I had been the one to get in trouble and they were sent home. I was left with nothing but a messed up VFR and quite the police report(fortunately no ticket or jail) and unfortunately the police couldn’t justify they had pushed my bike over being parked on a hill. 3 weeks later with my fantastic luck, I was on my way out of my house to go to work and found my VFR had been run over in its parking spot, again I was lucky enough that only the fairings took a significant amount of damage and had a messed up handlebar as well as some minor damage to the fuel tank. All in all my VFR has held up phenomenal and really only need to replace the fork seals and fairings, I guess this falls under the age category that parts are hard to find and very expensive. My bike has the rare pearl white fairings which if I ever see on the market cost nearly as much as I’ve paid for the bike if in “good condition”. The experience I’ve had with this bike has been amazing, I’ve had nothing but bad luck with everything else that doesn’t actually have to do with the bike including buying it with a fake title and contacting a title specialist from state patrol(the only one in my state) and took a year and 2 months to actually resolve. Despite being an automotive technician for the last 9 years my only problem I’ve really had is finding someone to replace my fork seals as I’ve seen it is one of the only jobs I haven’t wanted to take on. Other than my unbelievable bad luck, I couldn’t recommend a gen 3 VFR 750 anymore.
@rmatt375
4 жыл бұрын
You couldn't recommend or you could recommend?
@johnreeves6854
3 жыл бұрын
I have my 98 vfr800fi have had it over 15 yrs and absolutly love my bike never had 1 issue road many many bikes clearly my fav and the sound is 1 of a kind
@nasonrathbone1
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned the same gen you have. Recently sold it for a 5th gen VFR purely to get fuel injection, but keep the gear driven cams. My list Pros: 1. Sound/gear cams 2. Smooth refined ride 3. Reliable Cons: 1. Age making it hard to find parts 2. Carbs if you have them 3. The fact that younger folks don’t know what a machine it is!
@nickrod5767
4 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent bike, even in comparison with the new ones. My father is an ex pilot and then mechanic for Honda, he has been holding on his Honda 900RR since I was born in 1998 and still today, no matter where he goes the new generation of riders cheer at that one and people wants to get pics on her. You have gem.
@lew381
3 жыл бұрын
These bikes can launch HARD! The extra weight and low down torque means you can get sub 3 secs without needing new underpants. I launched next to a gtr today who used launch control and we were side by side for a good while.
@leokampmann5761
4 жыл бұрын
liked to watch your video. I ride a 1990 VFR 750 My 3 pros: - reliability - versatility - costs My 3 cons: - brakes! - old school dash - problems to mount a cellphone-holder
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Leo Kampmann I definitely agree with your lists! It’s cool to see what other owners think about the bikes. Thanks for watching, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on other VFR content I put out! 👊🏻
@leokampmann5761
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeOfBurch like you said, it's definitly harder to find negative points and that's pretty impressive for a 30y old bike you can buy for around 1000€ My previous bike was a Honda VF500 - that I really loved until someone stole it. Honda V4-engines rock.
@jaakkoohable
4 жыл бұрын
I installed a RAM mount ball type holder in mine - this mount is installed in the clutch (or brake) handle, and you can attach all kinds of mounts on it. I also share your views on the bike - it is a versatile bike that has aged well, but the brakes are a product of their time. I love the plain, no frills dash, though!
@theodavies8754
29 күн бұрын
Keep the battery on a trickle charger. The generators are only to maintain voltage in use. Get a battery tester, it's the best value piece of kit next to a charger. Saves replacement of a perfectly good battery just because the contacts needed cleaning. Keep it shiny side up. I love my 25 year old Low rider because there's always something needs fixing, it's light and nimble and only has one carburettor. I'd like a VFR but my hallway isn't big enough for two bikes.
@dariocastro9079
2 жыл бұрын
the best bike ever made in my opinion, i got a 1984 interceptor VF 1000 F and i just love it 😍 one day i will have a 92/93 VFR
@wezdarsit
Жыл бұрын
You have made your VFR look great I love the mods tastefully done absolutely timeless well done nice to see and hear 👍😊
@DontWatchProductions
2 жыл бұрын
I owned one of these over 30 years ago in 91. Not only was it light years ahead my cb 550 and gs850, but it got better gas mileage. The thing would cruise all day at 125 mph. If I was looking for an older street bike, this is what I'd get.
@declanburke6999
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, my first VFR was an fl model with 36000miles,it was stolen 6 times and only failed to come back once. Its final milage was@136000 miles (plus a few thousand more but the odometer went) These are great bikes
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy that it was stolen that many times! Also, pretty incredible that it had that many miles, and even cooler that you’re the one who put 100,000 of them on it. Thanks for checking out the video! 🙏🏻
@drussthelegend2046
2 жыл бұрын
owned three vfr's and done over 350k miles across them, awesome bikes
@pedroreprezas
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning bikes, I've owned a 6th Gen and lost it after an accident. I'm still waiting for my next VFR, and you right any VFR as long as it's fuel injected.
@rmatt375
4 жыл бұрын
Good summing up of a great bike. I have a 96 Vfr. I bought it 2 years ago with 46k hard miles behind it. It came with a high level stainless exhaust, new rectifier and fitted with CBR600/ Firestorm forks and brakes. Since then I have added 10k to the clock and have loved it. Top 3 likes. 1. The engine. Love the noise, love the torquey performance and stepless powerband, love the way it can be a relaxed and quiet tourer one minute and a screaming banshee the next - and still it gets 200miles out of a tank! 2. Comfort. I have spent the best part of 12 hours a day in the saddle on windy roads and still been comfortable enough to enjoy the ride. 3. Cost of ownership. These bikes are an absolute bargain. And here in UK they were so popular in 1990s there are loads on the second hand market many of which have been carefully stored in garages and are in great condition. It also means that most second hand spares are easy to come by, but as you said, overall they are a paragon of reliability. Dislikes 1. Weight. They are heavy to manhandle but as you mention, that does mean they are amazingly stable and reassuring on the road at speed and in wind. 2. If they fall over they break their fairings. I guess this is common for all faired bikes! I have dropped mine twice, once on an icey road and once a very strong wind blew it off its side stand. Luckily second hand fairings were available on both occasions. 3. I am struggling here. Umm.......
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input! I totally agree with all your points, ESPECIALLY the part about the fairings. I meant to include that in my part about age since it’s so hard to find fairings and other parts, but it slipped my mind while filming. I feel like if there were quality aftermarket fairings available at a decent price I’d be less reluctant to have “fun” on the bike since I wouldn’t be afraid of shelling out an arm and a leg for impossible to find fairing bits. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on new content! 🙏🏻
@goldenboi7685
3 жыл бұрын
Ride an XS1100 then complain about "heavy" bikes. I had one. Was a tank that pulled like a tractor and stopped like a freight train. I took corners at speed, but I had Dunlop rubber on it. I miss it from time to time..... Looking at getting a VFR750 currently. $1000w/title. Supposedly just need a carb job. No sweat.
@jordanjoestar8839
3 жыл бұрын
I had a cafe XS1100 that was stolen and found destroyed. Tomorrow I'm picking up a mint 96 VFR 😅
@600raficrow
Жыл бұрын
love the way you can ride the bike round so steady and not ful throttle everywhere what a great bike for low sped riding .. my next bike i think
@nigo1787
3 жыл бұрын
the regulator thing really happens on all bikes. I had it break down on a Suzuki and it was a nightmare . My stator just went on a 10yo Triumph. You only hear it more on Hondas because nothing else fails
@keed_on_two_wheelz
2 жыл бұрын
Man it’s amazing how well these 30yo bikes runs almost better then new bikes. My 94 magna 750 has 55k km (34k miles) and my dads 2008 street glide needed with 30k km (about 17k miles) already needed a rebuild and my bike still runs like a dream sputters when cold. But that’s normal for carbed bikes
@janosrenner1236
4 жыл бұрын
This is my dreambike since i got interested in riding. Now i have a Suzuki SV650N ('99) - as my first bike ever, but i can't wait for having enough experience and being able to ride a VFR. Thx the video! ;)
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope you’re able to get your VFR soon! 🙏🏻
@cblancin7244
4 жыл бұрын
I have an FZ6 and a vfr750 so if you can ride that sv650 you can ride a vfr, just a bit heavier and different riding stance but very easy to switch back and forth from a naked to this bike.
@brentbauer8258
5 ай бұрын
I wish my 1985 vf750f interceptor had a single sided swing arm…but everything else holds true…place a small computer fan on the rectifier and it will never fail.
@taxus750
4 жыл бұрын
5 years? Pah! ;) I bought my '96 in November 2001 and I've no intention of selling it. [edit] The reg/rec issue can be fixed by (a) fitting a MOSFET type unit and (b) locating it where it can get cool air. I've done both (a lot of trial an error involved) and I've never had a problem. [/edit]
@brucejanacek6263
3 жыл бұрын
I liked my 2000 so well after 76k I bought a 2001 with 28k on the clock.
@zingymantella590
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2001 VFR, I'd like to add a 4th Gen to my lineup.
@petedawson8257
2 жыл бұрын
Great bikes, had mine over 10 years, love it to bits. 74 thousand km and the only problem i,ve had was a bent valve when i got it, easily fixed with a new head off ebay and yes, its not failed, but the charging couldn’t keep up with my heated jacket and heated grips around town. Only dislike i have is the head lights. Halogens are so yesterday!
@cblancin7244
4 жыл бұрын
Recently got a 94 vfr750 and was a bargain for sure. 91K miles and is a bit of a frankenstein bike (has a 1992 blue and black fairings, cbr mirrors) and isn't very pretty but it runs well all things considered. Just put a cheap muffler on it without the db insert, it really does sound like an old small block v8. Every now and then I'll run some marvel mystery oil in the fuel and put a little when I change the oil, don't know if it helps but couldn't hurt either. Oh yeah I strongly recommend putting brighter headlight bulbs on it, the originals are dangerously dim at night.
@andyrawlings5369
4 жыл бұрын
Got 3 vfrs myself 2 750 models a 88 fj and 94fr and 2015 800 the viffer will run ever and that v4 is a beauty my 88 as 65k on it and still runs like a swiss watch a good man on a viffer will keep with a sports bike.
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
andy rawlings how do you like the 2015? I love how they look, but never had the chance to ride one.
@earlebacciochi9796
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I got a upgraded regulator rectifier and mounted it on a bracket to get more heat dispersed ! Had to buy 90 degree screwdriver to balance carbs. 👍
@postersm7141
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I will say when it comes to all of your “dislikes” you’re going to be way ahead of all your other motorcycle buddies because you’re gonna know shit about motorcycles that they have no idea about! Enjoy your VFR it’s a great bike
@postersm7141
2 жыл бұрын
First of all I love the video and second of all, good on you for learning how to ride and doing things the proper way! You just earned a new sub! I just purchased a 2021 Kawasaki Z 900 RS café but I’ve also been riding for many years and I love the Honda VFR. I really love the way yours looks! You did such a good job with it:)))
@sabunassar
2 жыл бұрын
Bought my 91 VFR new in Dec 90 (Red w gold wheels). Still have it & no interest in getting a different bike. Hardly any maintenance & gets lots of attention now. If it was a bit lighter & another 30HP would be better, but minor gripes. Replaced my rectifier 16 years ago for $30 to an updated one & no problem since then.
@JoseCampos-zz7td
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video very informative. I came across your video when I was researching before buying one
@aeror115
3 жыл бұрын
Cool video buddy I really like this bike! Enjoy the bike life
@edsmotomindset
11 ай бұрын
Love the bike, I ride a slightly newer version (GEN4), also made a video about the things I like and dislikes, you still have the bike?
@motomonkeyreviews8493
4 жыл бұрын
One thing I hate about mine is the tank range 130miles. I have had regulator issues but get a decent mosfet kit for it and no more issues. Use mine as daily commute 50 miles a day. As a Taller rider I do suffer from buffeting taller screen didn’t help much. I am considering the vfr800x Crossrunner as should cover the miles and reduce the buffeting.
@motomattman1878
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid!👍 New subscriber! 🤘I have a 97 VFR750 with 63k miles!😎 I actually have the same shorty levers on mine. I'm going to check out the Delkavic exhaust to be able to show off the single sided swingarm! Keep the content coming!
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for watching and subscribing! You really can't go wrong with the Delkevic, especially for how reasonable the price is. And besides- what's the point of having a sexy single sided swingarm if you can't show it off?! 😂
@motomattman1878
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeOfBurch I totally agree! I have a Vance and Hines exhaust now that sounds phenomenal, but covers the view of the rear wheel!🥴
@michaelgraham8436
3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 93 with 20k and it's great all the way around.
@duncanpratt7958
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of cosmetic waffle . Reposition rectifier for better air flow . Put woven metal brake and clutch pipes on . Mines an 1986
@guystevens162
3 жыл бұрын
Hiya from over the pond lol UK. i have a 2006 VTEC and i agree on your 3 good and bad things. Yes there are folk who like gear driven cams and VTEC i like both lol. And you mention electrics yes mine did fail me and have had to replace statot and RR unit with upgraded wireing. But the V4 sound mmm music to my ears and the single sided swing arm love it any way safe ride over there.
@danielmori501
5 ай бұрын
Re the weight, I find it a bit top heavy, that's because the carb block is above the V4 engine. Re the carbs Start the bike up regularly, carbs don't like modern petrol which they contaminate with ethanol - I found that out to my cost.
@theodavies8754
29 күн бұрын
Don't start the bike unless you are taking it up to operating temperature. We have 99+ fuel in the UK so I don't use E anything even for a lawnmower.
@danielmori501
29 күн бұрын
@@theodavies8754 Ha, I'm from the UK too and you can't get 99%. its E5 and that's it.
@Krezo200
2 жыл бұрын
i just bought one!
@Nathangonz740
2 жыл бұрын
My dad gave me his 1990 750vfr. He road it off the showroom floor. It gas 18k on the clock and has been sitting since 2006 because he bought a harley. It's just been on the back burner, butI want to get it on the road bad.
@LifeOfBurch
2 жыл бұрын
So badass dude!! You get to carry on the VFR legacy! So sick 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@jamiemorris7688
4 жыл бұрын
The reg/rec issue to be honest is frankly only an irritation. I've got a battery status monitor wired into mine, if the reg fails I get a flashing light top warn me. Replacing it then is a 10 minute job on the side of the road. But the newer reg/recs don't have quite the same failure rate as the old ones. The old ones failed due to overheating. Worst case scenario is a short through the failed reg/rec in which case it's the same time to repair with the addition of swapping the fuse for a spare.
@oceanhome2023
Жыл бұрын
The V4 engine has no primary balance problem only a boxer motor could compare to it .
@z33317
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats - a 5 minute video stretched out to almost 13 minutes - well done.
@patsanderson8317
Жыл бұрын
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 never had any eltrical 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!!!!!
@91047
2 жыл бұрын
Ik heb de spanningsregelaar ooit stuk gehad en vervangen door een ander merk en niet meer stuk gehad. Heb hem ooit opgevoerd van 100 naar 130 pk. Koppeling krijgt dat niet verwerkt. Ben ook niet de lichtste. Heb hem teruggetuned naar 100 PK... Als je het stationair toerental naar beneden draait klinkt hij als een V8....
@vfrav8r
5 ай бұрын
Ok video- let me help. Don't molest a RC36. Add a slip is fine. The rectifier is $20 and harness is $10. The downside isn't age- it's lack of ebay bodywork like a new bike -$500 will fair a CBR. VFR a few grand will get ya California racing glass that makes em' one at a time. The motor is Honda Racing Company's 1983-1997 lineage. CB can't say that. No other company makes anything like it. Endorsed by Mr Honda . Does this help?
@kennybrianshjreklunke4842
Жыл бұрын
rare ? now where im from. its very common in Scandinavia. i se at least a couple of em every summer, including my own 36-2
@raceride5681
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you say, the handling on mine is a joke, new suspension and see what is what, I have a 94 gen 4 silver fox eye
@charliesparta7947
3 жыл бұрын
The Ducati s2r1000 stranded me twice because of a fuel pump wire failure damn ethanol
@reneverheij6938
3 жыл бұрын
For third HATE point you should've referred to the original look which you did not like. Not a technical problem you don't even have. Also it's a sport touring bike, one of the lightest ones out there so blaming it for not being a sport bike is not a disadvantage of the bike per se.
@wendymotogirl
4 жыл бұрын
I've had a lot of different bikes, and one thing they all had in common on the forums is regulator rectifier problems. I don't think the VFR is unique in that respect at all.
@cblancin7244
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it's just something that comes with owning bikes from those time periods, not really that big of a deal too, not hard to replace and not too expensive.
@thatwolffe3802
3 жыл бұрын
I think the millage record on one of these was over 400k miles.
@kylejohnson9746
7 ай бұрын
What was the paint process like, what did you use?
@johnreeves6854
3 жыл бұрын
On the rectififier they make a special 1 for the vfr thats gel cooled only cost 30 bucks more then oem replaced mine and never ever had problem agaon that is only thing ive had to replace but I have replaced a bunch of rectifiers on many diff bikes
@0richbike
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 97 with 90k on it. Still goes like silk...on pcp.
@brunopinto3066
Жыл бұрын
E have a 96 vfr and i'm looking to swap my mirrors for ages. Can you tell me the specific model of vfr you got them from? I've been told that the driling of the newers is narrower and it does not fit
@atrian6
4 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻
@scottfree9994
4 жыл бұрын
Well I'm not a Millennial by any stretch of the imagination and I'd STILL rather be riding than wrenching so I don't blame you for that thus why I buy only the big four. But as for as a bike with a stigma or know problem I feel ya. The Suzuki M109R Boss is a bike I SOOOO want to buy but it has a second gear fail stigma that prevents me so I can see how that steers people away.
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Riding > Wrenching, ANY day of the week!
@alvaromateosfernandez-maqu5772
3 жыл бұрын
5th gen last Y and 0 models are the best
@mshreve72
4 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same bike color its a 1993 with 16k on it, my first bike. I have a shorty that sound awesome but stains my wheel with products of combustion. I wish I had frame sliders, and the ability to put the bike up on stands to service it. What year VFR 800 are your mirrors?
@edenstyle7
3 жыл бұрын
it's a shame you blacked it out because the purple stripe is classic early nineties
@danijelimrek2368
3 жыл бұрын
In my country they cost like 600 dollars i got one but my electrycity on motor did broke its white with purple rims and mask were worked on never drove still on work but i think 92/93 suzuki gsxr 750 but its bored out 1100 cc and that was my track bike would i get the perfomance with the VFR
@danielstewart839
2 жыл бұрын
Do you find this to be pretty hot between your legs when you ride?? No one mentioned that to me at all before I bought my 91 and I'm pretty surprised by it...
@brandonwilliams6735
4 жыл бұрын
They are the best!
@Viktor-ib3pl
4 жыл бұрын
Hello. Could you please tell me what model of exhaust is it ?) Sounds awesome!!!
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
I saw that you watched my other video and found out what it’s called! Glad you like it, it’s definitely the best sounding exhaust for a VFR in my opinion!
@Viktor-ib3pl
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeOfBurch how long do you use this bike ?
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
Off The beaten track I’ve had it for about 5 1/2 years now
@hunchohernandez1277
3 жыл бұрын
I’m building my VFR750 96 where do you find parts?
@mementomori4972
2 жыл бұрын
0:43 FCK! that hurts.
@harrykramer7479
4 жыл бұрын
What tyres do you use?
@jujucattys156
2 жыл бұрын
i ride a 91 vfr750
@Nate.H
4 жыл бұрын
How did you do the rear blinker mod? I just got a white '93 and would like to do the same thing.
@LifeOfBurch
4 жыл бұрын
So the empty turn signal housings on the sides of the tail light (where my blinkers are now) actually already have the proper mounting hole to just take the light from the funky stock bracket and put it into the empty housing. If that makes sense. Not sure why they came with the blinkers sticking out from the side when the bike is literally already set up to have the blinkers in a different spot. Just gotta remove the ugly stock bracket and move the bulb to the new spot. Hope that helps!
@Nate.H
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeOfBurch Yes, makes perfect sense! Thanks for that.
@tylerclayburn8688
4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeOfBurch I believe it was an old dot regulation or something that they didn't have in Japan. For example my 89 vtr 250 had the same style turn signals sticking out but you could order the Japanese housing with them built into the sides
@wendymotogirl
4 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't warm up any bike. About 30 seconds after you start it you should take off and ride it sort of easy for a little while. But for God's sake don't let it quote warm up sitting still.
@joelbrittenour8197
3 жыл бұрын
I disagree. I let mine warm up a few minutes especially if it's cold out.
@charliesparta7947
3 жыл бұрын
Fuel pumps don’t last forever either!!!
@basovtema
3 жыл бұрын
Я для таких падений на месте купил дуги пластик не найти на эту модель)👍
@runedrejer8094
3 жыл бұрын
I've had that bike... Weight. .. If you think is heavy. .. Your a p.... 😂😂😂😂.....as in ussy. .. KZitem would not let me call you that ..
@hpt08
3 жыл бұрын
As with most bikes, it suddenly becomes seriously heavy when it falls over and your pride is hurting so bad 😁😁
@mavisbeeswax8136
2 ай бұрын
Such a great bike. I was an idiot and sold my vfr750 and bought a razer for communism or something..😅.. don't so whsr I did ..I ha e now a 1990 vfr750.. its the measure of bikes.. its like the yard stuck. Most current bikes falll way short 😅
@mavisbeeswax8136
2 ай бұрын
Probably rhe best b8ke you can get for less than a Ducati.. 😂
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