Aaaaah reunited at last :D It's good to hear you bought another one, but then again, theres no other bike like it, unless you wanna buy an RC45 :P Red is the best too haha

I did the same thing. Bought a 2001 new and rode for 5 years before selling it. Then in 2020 I bought another 2001. Had to have one again! Staintune exhaust FTW! 🏁

That is insulting considering they are not dropping in value, trading in is never worth it! What year was the RSV? Could you buy it and also keep the vfr? I would love a big Italian v twin but you will need a backup bike haha. I think the vfr will turn to rust before the engine dies 😉

@@RHauto To keep the VFR and buy this sumptuous v twin would be the best option. Not to my wife, however. When i'd have to order a part for the RSV i'd still have a bike to ride for the remainder of the year ;) The RSV is a 2006, but kind of a Frankenstein café racer build, so not (entirely) a factory after all. If you fancy a gander, check moto puro website. Thanks again!

wuuut?? i was looking and thinking about this as it has fuel injection and it's newer than a v45 magna (and v65) which i thought it has a worse fuel consumption since it's a carburated and old v4 lol

@@sketchmoon3333 EFI on '98 EU versions is set to throw a ridicolous amount of fuel in the engine. '00-'01 versions are much better about gas mileage

​@@Antanixthat doesn't sound good .. the difference should only be 0.3 l/ 100 kms. At least if you compare the averages of around 1000 self reports online of the 1998 versus '00/'01's However, trashing a bike non stop, doesnt really matter how big the engine is, will always burn fuel like crazy, I'm talking about 10l/100 kms crazy.

@@Rutch most of reports are from US riders. All the owners of a '98-'99 in Italy report the same consumption as me. I think that the same model year in other countries has an ECU setting much more oriented towards saving fuel and emissions.

Sounds like you've found "the one" :D 90s VFR' is the only bike I've come across where people say more good things about them than bad. Its good to know we have nothing to complain about! haha

Wow, pretty much brand new! The closest you can compare it to is a Ducati, but the prices are way off then haha. I've never ridden an mt07 but had similar, a Kawasaki er6n with a fuel injected paralell twin. Couldn't compare it to the vfr in any way, its in a league of its own! Thanks for the feedback :)

I think I saw that one before, the work gone into it must have been crazy but it looked so good!

20k happy miles, and plenty more left in her ! Can't beat it

You got the last of the 4th gen, nice! Its definitly a plus having the extra range in the tank. Hopefully I'll get around to upgrading the suspension on mine and it will feel like a brand new bike again. Thanks for the comment, and you're more than welcome back ;)

Both of my BMWs will warp drive my VFR all day long. The VFR800 is under engineered and over engineered, plus its heavy.

​@michaeldobson8859 VFR any day over a BMW lol. Way more reliable, unique V4 engine and cheap. What's not to like.

Glad you enjoyed. It will be a great acomplishment when you get it on the road as your first bike 💪 They are really unique and I think overlooked, considering yours is in a barn. Hopefully you can rescue it 😁

go save that bike, don't let it be forgotten !

I'm sure you'd love it! They are a very underrated bike it seems. Thanks for the comment :D

@@RHauto I test rode it. It was wonderful. Such a nice engine. Goes really nice. Soon will uoload it.

Couldn't agree more 😁

I feel like I could have said a bit more but the main point I want to make is, if your looking for a bike that won't let you down, you've found it. Enjoy the many happy miles of motoring :)

Soon I plan to do a test ride of this bike. It it 2001. :) Will see how it will behave. Can check it.

Cheers!

One for every day of the week plus backups? Haha

Awesome to hear man! We might bump into eachother some day haha. The reg rec is the only thing I fear on the vfr, but in fairness it could fail on any bike just as much! Always good to keep a spare in the parts bin, even just to rule out problems ;) Keep er lit

I can understand fully, I am also a self confessed addict to the V4 engine 😂

Hard time of year also, but the right one will come along eventually. Best of luck with the search!

Need to get a good picture haha

Was it a flood you drove through or what? Haha. Sounds like you made some good memories :)

@@RHauto Yeah we got caught in a flash flood in East Sussex and had to ride through a section with our legs bent up to avoid water 😂😂

I think you should at least take one for a test ride and see what you think. You've had a good few bikes now to compare with 😂

@RHauto I'm yet to find a bad review and can't find any local to me, so unfortunately have to order from further afield and pay for delivery. I'm sure I'll like it.

I just can't be around people if I'm talking to a camera haha

Interesting. I see the Blackbird as the next step up from the VFR, heard lots of great feedback from people who've owned one. Glad to hear you enjoy the 5th gen more, as most of who I've talked to have never ridden a VFR to compare. Thanks for the comment :)

@@RHauto Hi mate that’s the general consensus. But this was my second blackbird and I find the VFR better in my opinion. It’s quick enough, comfier and same build quality. Vfr more character due to V4 engine and gear driven cams.

They certainly are silly smooth, them CBF's! What was the cause of the breakdowns if you don't mind me asking?

Hi my vfr battery 1 then r and r no 1. Stator OK r and r no 2 professionally installed latest one non honda and second battery. Both times boiled my batteries . It's good now no breakdowns just pure v4 fun with yes a slightly loud can.

I hope you kept it ;) Thanks for watching !

@@RHauto I still have it yes and I rode the RC24 for twenty years, besides the occasional regrec problem it never let me down

Cheers! Many happy miles with yours too

@@RHauto Have Fun Riding, Be Safe

Interestingly, someone else commenting also sold their blackbird and replaced it with a vfr! :)

No need for proof, I well and truly believe you! Its impressive still to hear :)

I can 100% agree having driven a couple of mk1 bandits, apart from the odd oil cooler leak they are pretty much bulletproof :D Points to consider; Altough the bikes probably weigh the same, the vfr definitly handles more "sporty" with the clip on bars, bandit maybe more comfortable for ergonomics and daily driving. The v4 is probably the main reason this bike should interest you, its definitely a fun experience off the line compared to a 4cyl. While they are both great machines, they definitely have their own pros and cons!

@@RHauto The Bandit is very comfortable but I would have expected the vfr to be more comfortable. I like the idea of a bit wind protection & a few more horses. I also think the vfr800 is still one of the best looking bikes & I'm not even a sports bike fan.

@@EpicAdamMotovlogs you could make it more comfortable with higher bars and an aftermarket seat I guess but it's bareable as is imo. Wind protection would be a big bonus too alright!

​@RHauto after owning a Bandit, Fazer, c90ish & Himalayan, guess what I'm looking at next?

FACT :D

Oh shit, atleast you found the rattle haha. Did it damage the cylinder or anything?

@RH Automotive no damage at all to the bore but the ring had been catching the power valve and chipped the valve

@@johnblandford8099 lucky enough so 😅

They don't make them like they used to :') Fantastic bike I presume (the 2017) but just a bit too refined that it loses the thrill.

RC30 is king 👑 I'll never get my hands on one of them though 😅

Another great story to hear! Did you notice any issues with the wiring or did you just upgrade it for peace of mind? And also, did you buy the VFRness or did you beef up your oem harness?

@@RHauto it stopped charging the battery the harness was OK so I fitted a yamaha r1 rectifier and no more charging issues that was 4 years ago

Hi Greg, is the link pipe installed correctly? It should fit closely to the rear tyre when mounted, I'm thinking maybe it's twisted and sticking out/lower than where it should be? Hard to say without seeing it

@@RHauto thanks, I’ll check it out

@@RHauto thanks. Went back and twisted the link pipe a bit- solved!!

The F40 inspired vfr ;) They are both equally awesome in their own ways. If I had to pick 2 bikes for the apocalypse then you'd have the perfect lineup haha

@@RHauto They are really something else!

Just some spurious set of wavys the previous owner fitted, can't find them online so my guess is they are old. I see what you mean though, but they seem to work pretty well, can't really fault them!

@@RHauto ah alrightt. They look very off to me. If and when those are done for. I can definitely recommend EBC rotors + pads. Just fitted them to mine a few thousands kms ago and its a notable difference. Also the maintenance intervals never talk about fork service. Which is complete bull. Definitely also recommend having the forks serviced (new oil) makes a huge difference in rideability

@@mathyses I do prefer the look of the oem rotors now that I see them, I'll definitely look into the EBC ones if I do change them over. +1 on the fork service.

@@RHauto glad i could help you a little! EBCs look similar to OEM ( the non-wavy pattern) Btw appreciate the channel my good man 👍 stumbled on it a few months ago. Great content!

You would love Irish winter, no snow here ;) The device you see over the number plate is my tax disc. It's a requirement to display these on your vehicle, but not necessarily on the number plate. I just like to put it there, and sometimes it falls down and blocks it hahaha. Thanks for watching!

@@RHauto i see )))) tnx for answer

6k damn, I'd be almost afraid to drive it. Wrap it up and buy another one to ride instead.. haha. It sure is a Black widow, the 400mm one.

​@@RHauto Nah I use mine, but only on dry warm sunny days. It's still like new. I got it at 4,200 miles. I asked about your exhaust as I recall you fitting a BW one some time ago. It sounds epic. I have got a Delkevic hi mount stainless steel oval one 350mm which I think sounds ok. I took the pillion foot rest off on that side. I also found using a rubber bushing mounting the exhaust hanger to the rear subframe of the bike was helpful in reducing buzz and vibration from the exhaust attached to the engine being transmitted to the subframe and seat. I also bought the SS headers as well although the std ones on the bike are MINT still like new so I am now reluctant to change them as many have said it won't make any difference to the bike performance. I had it on a DYNO last summer and it is putting out bang on what it should be 98.4bhp. I have got a PC 3 to fit to it as the idle is a bit lumpy whether this is the starter valves needing balancing or fueling I don't know. I hope to take it back to the bike tuning place and DYNO for them to fit the PC and tweek it in the summer. As I say yours sounds epic. Mine maybe needs more running in or just use. I put Super in mine and it seems to run so much better. ATB.

​@@alexmorgan3435 if its been sitting around a few years first thing that comes to mind would be perished rubber hoses, maybe a tiny air leak somewhere making it run lumpy, maybe you've addressed this already but it should be something simple. I wonder would the stainless headers sound raspier compared to stock ones, but even at that, its alot of messing about swapping them over. Best of luck with it anyway, keep it mint and maybe it will end up in a museum someday lol

@@RHauto Thanks for your reply. Engine and ancillaries are all mint still. Something isn't right though. Throttle below about 3.5k revs is very snatchy. Maybe the throttle cables just need lubing? Hopefully I can get it sorted out this year. I need to take it to some one who knows a thing or two about 5th gen VFRs.

Hey man, thanks for watching! There is lots of different Irish accents so it changes with location. If I said "thanks tanks", it would sound the same as I don't emphasize the H. The words would be confusing if misspelled, but in conversation I don't think it is that important to pronounce the H sound... But don't listen to me as I'm not a teacher and a bad example :P haha

@@RHauto I think the Irish English is a very good sounding "accent" if you can call it that. It reminds me of one of my old favorite TV-shows; Father Ted. But I can't recall if they left out the th-sound.

I just go with the cheapest pair of LED H4s I can find on ebay or AliExpress, most no brand stuff does the job. Although I did recently switch back to halogen bulbs because the cheap LEDs spill a lot of light everywhere and the lens just isn't made to focus them

I agree completely. I was thinking about putting the halogens back in that I took out. They were still operational. I just wanted to try something different. Thanks for the advice.@@RHauto

I think they are Delkevic downpipes yes

@@RHauto I am from Russia, I managed to buy a delkevic exhaust manifold, because mine was corroded. how could a steel exhaust manifold be produced at the factory?)

The fumes never phased me to be honest, just keep moving and try not to stop, you'll be good haha

This is the real reason why I now drive a 125cc 🤙😂

I'd love to try a 750 some day!

Best not watch a review video then if you don't wanna hear me talk 🤣 There's other videos if you wanna hear the engine