Judging by the colour of the coolant and how clean the spark plugs looked, the bike has had some servicing. If you intend to replace lots of serviceable parts (fuel filter included) FWIW I suggest removing **all** the exterior panels - after 30+ years the plastics become brittle and they will only take so much twisting and pulling (and s/hand genuine Honda panels are as common as hen's teeth).
My Self a vfr fan have a rc 24 mk2 and a rc 36 mk2 do all my own maintence my self a hgv mechanic another service tip strip the rear shock linkagae down that dog bone no one ever greases it and all the link pins aswell also check over the chargeing system the stator plug rots cut plug off and hard wire then wire r/r direct to the battery fit a in line fuse on the postive side off the r/r aswell.The exhaust system is a common fault they rot both off mine have a full stainless system fitted bit off a pain in the bum to change done shockers on both off mine fitted yss ones also like you done fork oils and headrace bearings. The vfr is still a good bike just service it and it will last a life time once your carbs are set like you have done its rare they get out off balance i just check mine every couple off years keep the clips coming bud like to c old vfrs how many miles has it done , mine the early rc 24 one has done 71 thousand and the rc 36 one 56 thousand both off mine are minters and keepers also have a vfr 1200f aswell .
Thanks for the comment and all the tips 👍😊 great to gain knowledge from people that have had these bikes for a while! its only done 23k so plenty of life left in her still 🏍️
wondered if the fork leg was pitted, have a the same problem on a CB650SCC - in the end will have to change the legs. Replacing seals will not solve the problem.
been working on vfrs for over 10 years ,you need to take care how you use the tie backs , not good on the front faring bud ,plus the carbs didn't need complete strip down .also use a strap and rachet when you put the carbs back on and take ya time on any job you do it comes with experience .
I’ve had mine since 2018, and after the initial clean I did on the carburettors when I got her home, no problems at all. I did replace all seals with viton aftermarket parts, as original Honda parts costs a fortune. BTW, according to Honda, they are E10 ready. I believe that the goo en the carbs on this bike, was there because the owner didn’t drain them before setting it aside.
@@TumzDKyeh, there will always be sludge in the bowls if they don’t drain them. A lot of my work comes in the spring because nobody wants to take my advice on storage. Trickle chargers, fuel stabilizer, wheels etc. off the ground if possible, but hey I’ll get em going again I enjoy it. ✌️
Takes me right back to 1988 when I bought my first VFR750FJ (£3,600).
What a brilliant machine. Good times!
Nice one!
Lovely bike, very well presented and explained on the fixes. Congratulations.👏👍
Glad you liked it!
Nice work. Always good to keep these old classics going 🙂
Thank you 😊 Absolutely! not full of modern sensors.
The way that dampening rod bolt just came out really made me jealous, I’ve always had to hold the top with homemade tool. Nice work.
I too was amazed it went that well.......
A brilliant vlog exerlent work well done, explained everthing perfectly, i hope you get out on it and enjoy the last of the sunshine
👍👌
Thank you, I really appreciate the comment 😊I hope so too, I need to get out ASAP!
I had 5th gen but this one always had a place in my hearth especially green
Good video Vfr,s are really good bikes 👍
Thanks! I have wanted one for a long time so when this came up it was a no brainer.
Lovely, the VFR750 was my first upgrade after I passed my test. RD125LC -> VFR750FH ( not the single sided swing arm like this one )
Nice one 😍
Hi do u know the factory pilot screw setting is it 2 half turns out from fully seated thanks great video
Thanks for the comment, and the great tip!! much appreciated.
Judging by the colour of the coolant and how clean the spark plugs looked, the bike has had some servicing. If you intend to replace lots of serviceable parts (fuel filter included) FWIW I suggest removing **all** the exterior panels - after 30+ years the plastics become brittle and they will only take so much twisting and pulling (and s/hand genuine Honda panels are as common as hen's teeth).
Thanks for the tips 👍
Can change front spark pugs buy unbolting rad and a bit of wiggling and cusing, still easier than stripping half front end.Good luck.
Thanks! I thought I would whip the rad out as well to rinse it through and drain the coolant as I didnt get any history with the bike.
My Self a vfr fan have a rc 24 mk2 and a rc 36 mk2 do all my own maintence my self a hgv mechanic another service tip strip the rear shock linkagae down that dog bone no one ever greases it and all the link pins aswell also check over the chargeing system the stator plug rots cut plug off and hard wire then wire r/r direct to the battery fit a in line fuse on the postive side off the r/r aswell.The exhaust system is a common fault they rot both off mine have a full stainless system fitted bit off a pain in the bum to change done shockers on both off mine fitted yss ones also like you done fork oils and headrace bearings. The vfr is still a good bike just service it and it will last a life time once your carbs are set like you have done its rare they get out off balance i just check mine every couple off years keep the clips coming bud like to c old vfrs how many miles has it done , mine the early rc 24 one has done 71 thousand and the rc 36 one 56 thousand both off mine are minters and keepers also have a vfr 1200f aswell .
Thanks for the comment and all the tips 👍😊 great to gain knowledge from people that have had these bikes for a while! its only done 23k so plenty of life left in her still 🏍️
The Honda VFR,is the best looking motorcycle.
I don,t understand what has got in todays motorcycles designers mind.The motorcycles looks, in swedish as a " bulle" ! Ugly !
Top job👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Lord, I miss my 1987 metallic silver blue RC24 (VFR750Fh).
wondered if the fork leg was pitted, have a the same problem on a CB650SCC - in the end will have to change the legs. Replacing seals will not solve the problem.
Honda VFR 750; you can have it in any colour you like as long as it's red.
I agree 👍
That's because red ones go faster.
@@davidrochow9382 🤣 absolutely
I always liked that bike in white. Stunning.
ARE THOSE THE CARTRAGE FORKS OF A 1990 FL MODDEL?
I am not sure sorry!
❤❤ lovely !
Thank you! 😊
been working on vfrs for over 10 years ,you need to take care how you use the tie backs , not good on the front faring bud ,plus the carbs didn't need complete strip down .also use a strap and rachet when you put the carbs back on and take ya time on any job you do it comes with experience .
Thanks for the tips 👍
Sub air filter was OK?
May to check as I may of missed it, I didn't recall seeing one Thanks for the heads up 👍
@@TurningSpannerz many don’t know it’s there. You are holding the housing at 28:52 in the first video on this VFR.
@@TumzDK 👍Thanks I will take a look at it.
What a legend.
Great work, brilliant bikes, shame the E10 crap these days ruins the carbs on bikes like this, saving the planet😆
aditive available sold by Germany 😂
I’ve had mine since 2018, and after the initial clean I did on the carburettors when I got her home, no problems at all. I did replace all seals with viton aftermarket parts, as original Honda parts costs a fortune. BTW, according to Honda, they are E10 ready. I believe that the goo en the carbs on this bike, was there because the owner didn’t drain them before setting it aside.
Thanks for the comment, they are a great bike!
@@TumzDKyeh, there will always be sludge in the bowls if they don’t drain them. A lot of my work comes in the spring because nobody wants to take my advice on storage. Trickle chargers, fuel stabilizer, wheels etc. off the ground if possible, but hey I’ll get em going again I enjoy it. ✌️