As a fellow vfr owner so pleased to see a pair saved, I see so many parted out and run down at the moment.. they are a fantastic machine and much better made than many modern bikes today, love your work!
I always get a major attack of nostalgia when I see a VFR - and two being restored is a major jolt to the senses. I owned a 1998 model from 2002 through to a couple of years ago. Admittedly, it was parked up for a few of those years while I used other bikes. My bike was used for touring Europe, commuting, track days and various other bike related events. Not sure the joints would cope with the riding position any more but I’d still buy one, funds permitting.
I have a 2000 FiY in the USA. I agree...I haven't been able to ride it much as I have a dodgy left hip from a crash 33 years ago. It's still a great bike, but as its potential rider I'm just not up to scratch. Time for a Harley with running boards and a more relaxed riding position.
2 key mods for this generation of VFR...a high mount exhaust (shows off that single sided swingarm and uncorks that glorious exhaust note), and an aftermarket seat. Don't bother recovering the original, the ergos are terrible. In my humble opinion, the Corbin offers the best compromise between ergos and too much foam (Sargent). The Corbin Smuggler is a nice item, sometimes available with a seat heater. Very worthwhile extras are a high quality rear shock, properly set up for the rider, and bar risers. Advanced/hard to find mods include an RC51 front end (triple adjustable and the the wheel matches the stock VFR rear), Corbin Beetlebags, and the tinted windscreen. Supposedly the tinted windscreen was not a USA item and is very rare stateside. Don't be tempted by bigger cams, big bore kits, or Power Commanders...wasted time and money. It's difficult to improve on Honda's basic engineering with the engine.
I had an 'R' reg VFR 800FiW back in the early 2000's, what a machine! The induction howl from under the tank on full acceleration was like a Nascar, what a great bike, you have to love Honda, they really are the masters.
I had a 1999 from new, owned it for 10 years.The second best bike I ever owned. Other than slight surging on/off the throttle it was a dream. My only regret was selling it. As always your attention to detail, craftsmanship and editing make your channel a pleasure to watch. Well done and please keep em coming. Stephen from Calabasas, CA, USA
The bike I always wanted but never had, there is something very satisfying about watching the care and time spent restoring classics like these, great job sir. It will be a great buy for anyone interested in these legends. 👍
They really are an under-rated machine ! I had the use of my brother's '99 fuel injected model for a couple of years up til quite recently . It ran like new , and I loved the whine from the cam gears .
This has been a fantastic series, many thanks for filming it. I have a 1999 fix and I think it’s probably pound for pound one of the best bikes ever built. 😉
Out of 104 subscribed channels this one is by far the one i always look forward to and enjoy the most! I have a Norton commando (why i found this channel) but the techniques and care of the restoration work is phenomenal! Im learning so much more than just stuff for my norton. Thank you and Keep em coming!!!
Wow, I have a 2001 VFR only 15,000 on it when I bought it 5 years ago. Needed nothing but maintenance . I put ABM bars on and givi windscreen . Yoshimura exhaust . 520 conversion chain 2 up rear sprocket really woke her up. This bike grows on you. now have 55,000. oh ya mines red also.
Thank you so much for posting the videos. The last one was absolutely incredible. I love what you’ve done and what you do bringing these two bikes back to life absolutely incredible. I am a huge Honda fan I have a CBR 1000 and I’m so happy that you restored those two bikes good job brother.
Love these bikes. I bought a pristine one with custom made stainless steel exhausts and upgraded suspension front and rear, for 1800 euros. Sadly it got totalled and I couldn't keep the parts due to problems during the legal battle with the other party's insurance. Good music in the workshop too, Miles, Herbie Hancock, some latin music, classical. Great job on keeping these VFR's alive.
Wow thank-you for sharing I've inherited my late fathers vfr 1999 800 fi and you have shown an I've learned so much from your videos from a bike I knew nothing about .so thank-you again
That seat cover does look nice. ...right up until you sit on it. Then, nobody sees it, and what really matters is how it feels. Most rewarding mod I've ever invested in was an aftermarket seat for my 5th gen. Allowed me more time to enjoy the slip-on.
Great Job! Talk about patience & dedication to figure it out. Hats off to you sir. I had a 2003 for several yrs, but I think the 1998-2001 VFR was the best yrs. Gear drivin cams and no V-Tech.
I know exactly what you were doing, I guess I am same as you in this matter. As we say in Germany you get from the "hundreds into the thousands". These projects take patience and time, knowlege, tools and a lot of money too. You are a true gearhead : )
Good luck with adjusting the valves on the Vtek. Way more difficult then non Ttec. if you do not do it yourself it is very pricey to have a mechanic do it and way to often they will just leave them close to or out of specs. Way to time consuming to remove cams several times. Need proper tool etc. Of course ignoring valve gaps is what often happens to avoid the cost and or hassle eventually causing early engine ware. the Radiators on the sides of the bike do not get proper windage that is the reason for overheating issues. This is why i purchased a 4th gen VFR with full 2bros complete exhaust. used various methods sure up plastics which are a problem to replace.
Bikes that led me to your channel, Guzzi was icing on the cake that made me subscribe. The work that you and your guys do is just plain awesome. Thank you, can't wait for whatever comes next 😊
I enjoyed watching. I bought a low mileage 98 a few years back. She still runs like a dream. Replaced the charging system updated to a mosfit rectifier, bypassed the harness. Some of these bikes had some pretty bad charging systems. Things tended to melt. I always get asked questions about it when I take it out.
@MyRestoration1 replaced mine with a Yamaha mosfit, and wired directly to the battery. I can give you some links if needed but I'm assuming I am across the pond.
i had 3 vfr`s,the 1990 the 95 and the hailwood anniversery bike 98 lovely bikes,all bought new since 2004 own the fireblade sc57 from new,still have it whith 15 000 miles on it
Stumbled upon this channel a day or two ago. Lovely bikes! I must say when you did the paint prep I saw the white and had to Google what the bike would look like with white paint. I love the traditional red but the white also looks great on it.
You did a fantastic job restoring these two bikes. On the electrical side I use a power probe 3 and it tells you right away if you have voltage (how much) and ground and if you have a good one. Not always really so easy to tell. There is a cheap book by if I remember correctly Tracy? Martin How to diagnose and repair automobile electrical systems. Worth it's weight in gold. Keep doing what you are doing!
My restoration, These pair of Interceptor's turned out magnificent! Very good work. I have a '98 VFR...781....and I love it. The only reason I would consider selling the VFR is my age and back. I also love my '07 ST 1300 (non-ABS), what you Brits call a Pan European. if my ST could sound like my VFR, that would be sweet. I am going to change out my LED Headlight bulbs back to halogen on my VFR. The LED's are not working as well as I was expecting. I added a Givi rack for the E-21 panniers and a Givi D200S Touring screen.
They did sell a lot of them in the UK, which is one reason they are great value now. I had a FiY bike. It was a bit bland and thirsty but extremely well screwed together.
Fantastic to see so much care taken to renew these beautiful machines! Awesome job. From one Saffer to another and a VFR fan - keep up the great work Bru - subscribed!!
I got one 98 in exchange for a Vstrom with the intention of selling it fast. Was so happy with it that I kept it one year. But I'm more into dual purpose bikes. Amazing machine. The first day I drove it under a heavy storm on the highway way faster than I should, I didn't get a drop of rain on me, except the top of the helmet. The way you could control the slides on the curves with this engine were out of this world. The only problem with this bike was you usually were going a lot faster than you thought, it was so easy and comfortable.
Turn amazing!! Had a 2000 green. Still love those things. Love the white and black. The mirrors of the 2000 is diferent and lost oportunity to put a rc30 91/93 rear wheel . Excelent work!
Great content! Can you believe I'm performing maintence/restoration and a build of two '99 Fix models, my fix. Additionally, I've a sweet 2008 with only 5000 miles in Sword silver; got her at 488 miles! Also, the daily driver, 2004, is being put back together with upgrades. As far as the build, I'd love to have a naked similar to Dan Yoder's. Questions: 1) Member of VFRWord or VFRDiscussion forums? 2) As I'm in the US with the only colorways being Italian Red and for 2000, yellow, what color were they originally? 3) Did you use the original formulated two stage paint? Do you have the mix for the Italian Red two-stage paint? 4) Any suggestions for rim restoration? The '99's wheels are black. I'd like a polished, satin, or similar to the 2004 US or finish. Any suggestions or the formulation of your paint for those? 5) Where did you find the decals?! 6) You are quite busy, but I'd love to set up a discourse and exchange (or receipt mostly) of information. Again, thanks for the content, as you provide additional motivation!
To be clear, these 2 VFRs were not nuts and bolts restored like the others. Simply because the value doesn’t justify the work do I made choices and cut corners but the result was relatively good for the effort. 1. I used the forum to help with writing issues. It was useful to an extent. 2. No idea what the Honda red is called but I did not like it. I’m glad I changed it even now. 3. Yrs it is a 2 pack automotive paint. The colour was hand mixed so no I don’t have the specs sorry. 4 hard to say without seeing the rims but if you have access to a media blaster then get the old off and start again. Mine were ok to key down and finish spray. 5. All masked and sprayed on. No decals. 6. Unfortunately this is the case it is a hobby between my work but you will find your way as I did. Good luck with the projects!
Wow. What a process over a year. Well done. I have a gen 5 vfr and I definitely don't have the knowledge or equipment to perform a rebuild like that. Incredible job.
I just adopted one, what a great bike. I detail paint, put some fk1000p wax on the painted surface especially the rims. It is a wax seal..may last 6 months good for winter roads. Mine is yellow just going to see if I can match the paint. Thanks for all your help loved the journey. We use PlastX on all plexiglass, Menzerna 3800 by hand on paint just go slow. We shine a big light to see scratches, then remove them with a 2 stage machine polisher in my icon., an 1" microfiber pad.
Great to see the restoration of the mighty Viffer! I bought one of these new the first week they went on sale. Such a fantastic machine, it did everything really well. After 7 years I did the unthinkable and Pex'd it for a new Triumph 1050 Sprint. After a few months and one winter I knew I had made a big mistake, the Triumph's fixings began to rust and the general fit and finish were poor compared to the VFR. The Triumph was sold and I bought a low miles VFR FiX in 2017 and still have it. It did suffer a reg/rec faiure and although I bought a new one the real issue with these bikes is the wiring loom being so thin, the wires corrode internally taking the reg/rec with it due to overcharging. Replacing the reg/rec with a new item is not solving the problem. I got Ferret of Ferret Electricals to go through the whole loom and the bike is now perfect (apart from the just announced ULEZ in outer London meaning I need to get a cat fitted).
@@graememorrison333 Unfortunately no. The VFR800FiX is not on the official TfL list of ULEZ compliant motorcycles despite being fuel injected! A car has to be fitted in the collector box and costs £350 including the nox test. Sadiq Khan is ripping off ordinary motorists whilst his rich friends drive huge SUV's in central London.
@@davidellis7144 Hmmm. Have you looked into taking it to Riverbank motorcycles in E3? According to some database (easily googled), old viffers are testing at less than 0.15g/km - as do most older bikes with the possible exception of Beemers. My knackered old CB500 sailed through with 0.10g/km and is now on the TfL database as ULEZ exempt.
@@graememorrison333 I'll give it a go. I rang them earlier this year and they told me it would fail and I would need to have a cat welded into the collector box. I'm going to ask to have it welded into the silencer if I can and if it does fail the box test. Older VFR800’s are not on their list of compliant bike's.
fantastic Job mate! I've had two of these, one for the track, one for the road. I sold both of them due to the ever returning electrical issues. The track bike nearly burnt down at the end of a session, the road one left me on the highway stranded, with the rectifier. Granted they both had over 130K kms on the clocks.. Iconic engines but for me I rather sit on my newer bikes.
All bikes of that era had crap regulator/rectifiers. Just upgrade it to a Shindenegen FH020AA or FH027. Hard wire it in getting rid of the awful connector blocks that melt and can catch fire.
Fantastic bike, I owned one from 2003 to 2007 and the only issue I had with it was the rectifier which is a common issue with many Honda's of this era. Also they used mild steel for the down pipes which are a bugger to replace, an issue which is only going to get worse as these bikes get older.
No I renewed my 800 fi downpipes after a snetterton trackday which ended with cracked through rusted pipes, fitted a stainless steel set without removing the engine no problem 👍
WOW! First time coming across your channel and I was blown away! Absolutely stunning results. I recently purchased a 2010 VFR 1200F DCT and absolutely love it! Wish you guys were in the colonies and would love for y’all to give mine a once over! Ride safe…Subscribed!
Well, that was bloody satisfying! Seeing these old beauties come back to life was awesome. I went on a trip to Spain around 10 years ago and one of the guts was riding this exact bike. I always loved the look of the single-sidded swingarm 👌🏼 What is your plan for them now they are complete? One would look good in my possession 😂
Wirklich gut gemacht. Ich habe einige Projekte in diesem Zustand gehabt und es lohnt sich nicht wirklich aber es macht stolz auf die geleistete Arbeit 😊
As a fellow vfr owner so pleased to see a pair saved, I see so many parted out and run down at the moment.. they are a fantastic machine and much better made than many modern bikes today, love your work!
What a master class in renovation. Absolutely fantastic bikes to look at. Big applause to you for all the hard craft you’ve put in.
I always get a major attack of nostalgia when I see a VFR - and two being restored is a major jolt to the senses. I owned a 1998 model from 2002 through to a couple of years ago. Admittedly, it was parked up for a few of those years while I used other bikes.
My bike was used for touring Europe, commuting, track days and various other bike related events. Not sure the joints would cope with the riding position any more but I’d still buy one, funds permitting.
I have a 2000 FiY in the USA. I agree...I haven't been able to ride it much as I have a dodgy left hip from a crash 33 years ago. It's still a great bike, but as its potential rider I'm just not up to scratch. Time for a Harley with running boards and a more relaxed riding position.
2 key mods for this generation of VFR...a high mount exhaust (shows off that single sided swingarm and uncorks that glorious exhaust note), and an aftermarket seat. Don't bother recovering the original, the ergos are terrible. In my humble opinion, the Corbin offers the best compromise between ergos and too much foam (Sargent). The Corbin Smuggler is a nice item, sometimes available with a seat heater. Very worthwhile extras are a high quality rear shock, properly set up for the rider, and bar risers. Advanced/hard to find mods include an RC51 front end (triple adjustable and the the wheel matches the stock VFR rear), Corbin Beetlebags, and the tinted windscreen. Supposedly the tinted windscreen was not a USA item and is very rare stateside. Don't be tempted by bigger cams, big bore kits, or Power Commanders...wasted time and money. It's difficult to improve on Honda's basic engineering with the engine.
Awesome info! Do you know any vendor or supplier still selling the under seat exhaust for gen 5s?
Honda VFR800, what a fantastic and quality machine Honda made. You did a great job, Soichiro would be proud!
What beautiful engineering these V4's are. Something so special about them
Totally agree. One day these bikes are going to be special to own.
I had an 'R' reg VFR 800FiW back in the early 2000's, what a machine! The induction howl from under the tank on full acceleration was like a Nascar, what a great bike, you have to love Honda, they really are the masters.
Seeing how complicated these modern bikes are I’m really pleased I ride a bomb proof 1978 Kawasaki Z650 B2. It just runs perfectly 24/7.
Touch wood Colin! 👍
I had a 1999 from new, owned it for 10 years.The second best bike I ever owned. Other than slight surging on/off the throttle it was a dream. My only regret was selling it. As always your attention to detail, craftsmanship and editing make your channel a pleasure to watch. Well done and please keep em coming. Stephen from Calabasas, CA, USA
And your best bike ?
dude those vfr 800s are absolutely brilliant
Two fabulous looking 5th gen VFRs. Very well done. Twins, His and Hers.
The bike I always wanted but never had, there is something very satisfying about watching the care and time spent restoring classics like these, great job sir.
It will be a great buy for anyone interested in these legends. 👍
They really are an under-rated machine ! I had the use of my brother's '99 fuel injected model for a couple of years up til quite recently . It ran like new , and I loved the whine from the cam gears .
I am currently restoring a 2004 z750 which was a true wreck shes moving along nicely i hope to have her ready for next season
I had one of those and I loved it and before that I had the VFR 750. Both amazing bikes and very practical.
Really loved this serie. There are guys on VFR Discussion forum who gets 120 rwhp on these bikes and 140 with an over bore for cbr 929 pistons.
This has been a fantastic series, many thanks for filming it. I have a 1999 fix and I think it’s probably pound for pound one of the best bikes ever built. 😉
What a transformation!
These bikes went from dull to completely stunning in 15 minutes!
They are beautiful!
Many thanks and good luck with your channel
I think your experience goes even further as not many of us were trained up by Russians namely 'Ighor' 👍🤣
Out of 104 subscribed channels this one is by far the one i always look forward to and enjoy the most! I have a Norton commando (why i found this channel) but the techniques and care of the restoration work is phenomenal! Im learning so much more than just stuff for my norton. Thank you and Keep em coming!!!
Thank you 🙏
Your attention to detail is a testament to your craftsmanship. These turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Wow, I have a 2001 VFR only 15,000 on it when I bought it 5 years ago. Needed nothing but maintenance . I put ABM bars on and givi windscreen . Yoshimura exhaust . 520 conversion chain 2 up rear sprocket really woke her up. This bike grows on you. now have 55,000. oh ya mines red also.
You have a great painter. I’ve never seen work like that. They are both like new bikes.
A beautiful job I have always admired the VFR 800 gen 5 well done a great video of a terrific bike
So good job you done. ! Master class ! The best bike Honda made , gear driven cam v4. Stay strong !😊
Beautiful motorcycles. Great determination to deal with so many challenges. Congratulations on a superb restoration. 👍🇮🇪
Very nice! I owned an '04 VFR, same red color, purchased new. Hated to but sold it with 60k+ miles. Best bike I ever owned.
A 2004 VFR is a 6th gen V-Tec bike and totally different bike to these 5th gen gear driven cam ones. Night and day different.
The best of the best. The gen 5 VFR’s are awesome. I’d love to get another one.
Excellent job. Had you not done them, parts bikes. Great save, stunning results.
Wonderful job! Thanks for breathing new life in to these super machines. I wanna go buy a VFR again!
Thank you so much for posting the videos. The last one was absolutely incredible. I love what you’ve done and what you do bringing these two bikes back to life absolutely incredible. I am a huge Honda fan I have a CBR 1000 and I’m so happy that you restored those two bikes good job brother.
Love these bikes. I bought a pristine one with custom made stainless steel exhausts and upgraded suspension front and rear, for 1800 euros. Sadly it got totalled and I couldn't keep the parts due to problems during the legal battle with the other party's insurance. Good music in the workshop too, Miles, Herbie Hancock, some latin music, classical. Great job on keeping these VFR's alive.
Exquisite .. 2nd best version of the best bike ever made ..
Outstanding work and beautiful bikes. VFRs are such awesome bikes and you brought two back to life.
Wow thank-you for sharing I've inherited my late fathers vfr 1999 800 fi and you have shown an I've learned so much from your videos from a bike I knew nothing about .so thank-you again
@@shanesmith3508 pleasure Shane!
Congrats. Two beautiful bike saved from the graveyard! Well done!!
Amazing work, great bikes saved, splendid effort.
That restoration was excellent. Seeing them as a pair was awesome.
That seat cover does look nice.
...right up until you sit on it. Then, nobody sees it, and what really matters is how it feels.
Most rewarding mod I've ever invested in was an aftermarket seat for my 5th gen.
Allowed me more time to enjoy the slip-on.
Great Job! Talk about patience & dedication to figure it out. Hats off to you sir. I had a 2003 for several yrs, but I think the 1998-2001 VFR was the best yrs. Gear drivin cams and no V-Tech.
I know exactly what you were doing, I guess I am same as you in this matter. As we say in Germany you get from the "hundreds into the thousands". These projects take patience and time, knowlege, tools and a lot of money too. You are a true gearhead : )
nice. and two seconds of miles davis was a bonus.
I like all generations of VFR old and never. Nice greetings from owner of VFR800 VTEC 2002
Good luck with adjusting the valves on the Vtek. Way more difficult then non Ttec. if you do not do it yourself it is very pricey to have a mechanic do it and way to often they will just leave them close to or out of specs. Way to time consuming to remove cams several times. Need proper tool etc. Of course ignoring valve gaps is what often happens to avoid the cost and or hassle eventually causing early engine ware. the Radiators on the sides of the bike do not get proper windage that is the reason for overheating issues. This is why i purchased a 4th gen VFR with full 2bros complete exhaust. used various methods sure up plastics which are a problem to replace.
Just beautiful
🏴 love from Scotland 🏴
Bikes that led me to your channel, Guzzi was icing on the cake that made me subscribe.
The work that you and your guys do is just plain awesome.
Thank you, can't wait for whatever comes next 😊
I enjoyed watching. I bought a low mileage 98 a few years back. She still runs like a dream. Replaced the charging system updated to a mosfit rectifier, bypassed the harness. Some of these bikes had some pretty bad charging systems. Things tended to melt. I always get asked questions about it when I take it out.
Yes I notice that rectifier get hot…too hot for my liking. Can’t stand around an idle too long. Needs airflow after 3 minutes in my opinion
@MyRestoration1 replaced mine with a Yamaha mosfit, and wired directly to the battery. I can give you some links if needed but I'm assuming I am across the pond.
What a great paintjob....nice result.
Fantastic!!! work my friend. I immediately liked and subscribed. Want to have more of your craftsmanship. Cheers from Germany 👍🇩🇪😎
A real pair of stunners what wonderful work👍
Very nice job, congratulations !
The vfr800fi is definitely one of my best bike ever !
Big pat on the back, great work on one of hondas best ever bikes they produced
i had 3 vfr`s,the 1990 the 95 and the hailwood anniversery bike 98
lovely bikes,all bought new
since 2004 own the fireblade sc57 from new,still have it whith 15 000 miles on it
Stumbled upon this channel a day or two ago. Lovely bikes! I must say when you did the paint prep I saw the white and had to Google what the bike would look like with white paint. I love the traditional red but the white also looks great on it.
You did a fantastic job restoring these two bikes. On the electrical side I use a power probe 3 and it tells you right away if you have voltage (how much) and ground and if you have a good one. Not always really so easy to tell. There is a cheap book by if I remember correctly Tracy? Martin How to diagnose and repair automobile electrical systems. Worth it's weight in gold. Keep doing what you are doing!
Thanks Fred 👍
What a worthy machine to invest time and money into. Pound for pound, one of the best bikes ever built IMHO. Excellent video!
My restoration, These pair of Interceptor's turned out magnificent! Very good work. I have a '98 VFR...781....and I love it. The only reason I would consider selling the VFR is my age and back. I also love my '07 ST 1300 (non-ABS), what you Brits call a Pan European. if my ST could sound like my VFR, that would be sweet. I am going to change out my LED Headlight bulbs back to halogen on my VFR. The LED's are not working as well as I was expecting. I added a Givi rack for the E-21 panniers and a Givi D200S Touring screen.
Nice job! I'm so glad you resurrected them both!
I can only dream of my red one looking that good! I just got mine so maybe once it's paid for I'll get new plastics
Great bike the VFR. I had an 800Fi. Such a glorious sound, instantly recognisable. Regret selling it but my old back and wrists complained to much.
One of coolest vids on u tube by masterclass boys envious of your skills.
Man !
This was just great !
Take a bow !
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.
Excellent 👌 glad you got reception out there brother!
@@MyRestoration1 Don't worry, we're all connected.
They did sell a lot of them in the UK, which is one reason they are great value now. I had a FiY bike. It was a bit bland and thirsty but extremely well screwed together.
Great job, great memories of the three VFR’s I bought new back in the day, wish I still had them! 👍👏😀
Fantastic to see so much care taken to renew these beautiful machines! Awesome job. From one Saffer to another and a VFR fan - keep up the great work Bru - subscribed!!
Lekker boet. I’ll check out your channel!
I got one 98 in exchange for a Vstrom with the intention of selling it fast. Was so happy with it that I kept it one year. But I'm more into dual purpose bikes. Amazing machine. The first day I drove it under a heavy storm on the highway way faster than I should, I didn't get a drop of rain on me, except the top of the helmet. The way you could control the slides on the curves with this engine were out of this world. The only problem with this bike was you usually were going a lot faster than you thought, it was so easy and comfortable.
Thanks Coast rider. Good luck with your channel 👍
@@MyRestoration1 Thanks! I like your channel too. These brilliant bikes desserve to be saved!
Turn amazing!! Had a 2000 green. Still love those things. Love the white and black. The mirrors of the 2000 is diferent and lost oportunity to put a rc30 91/93 rear wheel . Excelent work!
Great content! Can you believe I'm performing maintence/restoration and a build of two '99 Fix models, my fix. Additionally, I've a sweet 2008 with only 5000 miles in Sword silver; got her at 488 miles! Also, the daily driver, 2004, is being put back together with upgrades. As far as the build, I'd love to have a naked similar to Dan Yoder's.
Questions:
1) Member of VFRWord or VFRDiscussion forums?
2) As I'm in the US with the only colorways being Italian Red and for 2000, yellow, what color were they originally?
3) Did you use the original formulated two stage paint? Do you have the mix for the Italian Red two-stage paint?
4) Any suggestions for rim restoration? The '99's wheels are black. I'd like a polished, satin, or similar to the 2004 US or finish. Any suggestions or the formulation of your paint for those?
5) Where did you find the decals?!
6) You are quite busy, but I'd love to set up a discourse and exchange (or receipt mostly) of information.
Again, thanks for the content, as you provide additional motivation!
To be clear, these 2 VFRs were not nuts and bolts restored like the others. Simply because the value doesn’t justify the work do I made choices and cut corners but the result was relatively good for the effort.
1. I used the forum to help with writing issues. It was useful to an extent. 2. No idea what the Honda red is called but I did not like it. I’m glad I changed it even now.
3. Yrs it is a 2 pack automotive paint. The colour was hand mixed so no I don’t have the specs sorry. 4 hard to say without seeing the rims but if you have access to a media blaster then get the old off and start again. Mine were ok to key down and finish spray. 5. All masked and sprayed on. No decals. 6. Unfortunately this is the case it is a hobby between my work but you will find your way as I did.
Good luck with the projects!
VFR800, fun to drive. When the V-Tec kicks in....😊😁😇 Even at 6'3", shoesize 15, comfortable to ride. Fast, nimble, perfect......
Wow. What a process over a year. Well done. I have a gen 5 vfr and I definitely don't have the knowledge or equipment to perform a rebuild like that. Incredible job.
Restoration work aside (which is amazing), what stands out on your videos is the high quality of the music that´s always playing. Cheers from Brazil.
What a great comment. Yes I’m a bit of a snob! 🙏
I just adopted one, what a great bike. I detail paint, put some fk1000p wax on the painted surface especially the rims. It is a wax seal..may last 6 months good for winter roads. Mine is yellow just going to see if I can match the paint. Thanks for all your help loved the journey.
We use PlastX on all plexiglass, Menzerna 3800 by hand on paint just go slow.
We shine a big light to see scratches, then remove them with a 2 stage machine polisher in my icon., an 1" microfiber pad.
Great to see the restoration of the mighty Viffer! I bought one of these new the first week they went on sale. Such a fantastic machine, it did everything really well. After 7 years I did the unthinkable and Pex'd it for a new Triumph 1050 Sprint. After a few months and one winter I knew I had made a big mistake, the Triumph's fixings began to rust and the general fit and finish were poor compared to the VFR. The Triumph was sold and I bought a low miles VFR FiX in 2017 and still have it. It did suffer a reg/rec faiure and although I bought a new one the real issue with these bikes is the wiring loom being so thin, the wires corrode internally taking the reg/rec with it due to overcharging. Replacing the reg/rec with a new item is not solving the problem. I got Ferret of Ferret Electricals to go through the whole loom and the bike is now perfect (apart from the just announced ULEZ in outer London meaning I need to get a cat fitted).
Will it not pass a NOx emissions test ? Most bikes will - and less hassle and expense than fitting a cat.
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Unfortunately no. The VFR800FiX is not on the official TfL list of ULEZ compliant motorcycles despite being fuel injected! A car has to be fitted in the collector box and costs £350 including the nox test. Sadiq Khan is ripping off ordinary motorists whilst his rich friends drive huge SUV's in central London.
I think the VTEC vfr800 onward is Ulez compliant.
@@davidellis7144 Hmmm. Have you looked into taking it to Riverbank motorcycles in E3? According to some database (easily googled), old viffers are testing at less than 0.15g/km - as do most older bikes with the possible exception of Beemers. My knackered old CB500 sailed through with 0.10g/km and is now on the TfL database as ULEZ exempt.
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I'll give it a go. I rang them earlier this year and they told me it would fail and I would need to have a cat welded into the collector box. I'm going to ask to have it welded into the silencer if I can and if it does fail the box test. Older VFR800’s are not on their list of compliant bike's.
fantastic Job mate!
I've had two of these, one for the track, one for the road. I sold both of them due to the ever returning electrical issues. The track bike nearly burnt down at the end of a session, the road one left me on the highway stranded, with the rectifier. Granted they both had over 130K kms on the clocks..
Iconic engines but for me I rather sit on my newer bikes.
All bikes of that era had crap regulator/rectifiers. Just upgrade it to a Shindenegen FH020AA or FH027. Hard wire it in getting rid of the awful connector blocks that melt and can catch fire.
Beautiful Rides!! Excellent Journey!
You have done an awesome job with those VFR!👍
Well worth the time and effort turned out really nice job ,keep it up guys
Congrats, great job you did there!
Top job and such a underrated bike. I think they still look awesome
Saw and appreciate the entire series. Subscribed!
I wish I had the money to bring you a crusty late-1990s/early-2000s bike so you would bring it up to spec.
Lovely work, keep it going!
I enjoy watching this because I know how hard it is to do. Thank you!
Well done Rob! I remembered you from flying out to texas to repair justins handbike cycling across america with francis cade.
That’s right David! Thanks for chiming in and hope you are enjoying the content!
Brilliant job mate!
I had a 2001 one in red also and it was an amazing bike.
Wow well done indeed fantastic work! Stunning bikes.
So good to watch. If only I had half your skill and patience.
Félicitations pour ces restaurations de très hautes qualités.
Ces VFR le valaient bien.
That was a truly laid-back and enjoyable restoration. Great video! Thanks!
I had one of these a truly brilliant bike, racked up many miles on it 😎👍
Brilliant! I owned a VRF just like those and loved it, one of the bikes I should have kept.......
Fantastic bike, I owned one from 2003 to 2007 and the only issue I had with it was the rectifier which is a common issue with many Honda's of this era. Also they used mild steel for the down pipes which are a bugger to replace, an issue which is only going to get worse as these bikes get older.
And...its an engine out job to replace the down pipes.😫
No I renewed my 800 fi downpipes after a snetterton trackday which ended with cracked through rusted pipes, fitted a stainless steel set without removing the engine no problem 👍
WOW! First time coming across your channel and I was blown away! Absolutely stunning results. I recently purchased a 2010 VFR 1200F DCT and absolutely love it! Wish you guys were in the colonies and would love for y’all to give mine a once over! Ride safe…Subscribed!
Well, that was bloody satisfying! Seeing these old beauties come back to life was awesome. I went on a trip to Spain around 10 years ago and one of the guts was riding this exact bike. I always loved the look of the single-sidded swingarm 👌🏼 What is your plan for them now they are complete? One would look good in my possession 😂
One is for sale! Message me 😉
Amazing work! have a 2000 VFR Fi what a bike hope you enjoy riding them
They have come out lovely 👍👏
Awesome work and great results.
Fantastic work! They look and sound superb. Well done.
Wirklich gut gemacht. Ich habe einige Projekte in diesem Zustand gehabt und es lohnt sich nicht wirklich aber es macht stolz auf die geleistete Arbeit 😊
Great video of your restorations, I wish I had your skillset and your problem solving ability.
What a stunning pair of bikes, I hope you enjoy them. :>)
Brilliantly done! I would not hesitate to buy one these wonderfull bikes!
Thanks for sharing 👍
Wish I had 10% of your knowledge and expertise