Honda RC51 | SP1 OEM Restore Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 30 мар 2021
  • At last! Behold! I've managed to get my a$$ in gear and wrap up the first part of my beloved 2001 RC51 Sp1 restore. The RVT1000R (VTR1000 SP1) is truly a special homologation machine from the boys and girls at Honda. Although in pretty good shape for her age there were some minor issues & chinks in the 'ol armor. Even a couple items that needed to be fabricated. The perfect cure for that winter hibernation sensation.
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Комментарии • 56

  • @anthonymcfarlane3014
    @anthonymcfarlane3014 3 года назад +5

    Being an RC51 owner and lover, you sir have my full attention.

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +2

      ...much more to come!

    • @anthonymcfarlane3014
      @anthonymcfarlane3014 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer counting on more content . We're all watching , were out there brother

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +1

      Yeehaw! Lucky for you I can’t seem to help myself... love makin this stuff!

  • @oscarcazabonnet3366
    @oscarcazabonnet3366 5 месяцев назад

    I love mine going on almost 24 years best bike ever

  • @LuisMartinez-wp9nm
    @LuisMartinez-wp9nm 3 года назад +2

    your rc51 is beautiful, thanks for your videos I love them

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Thanks man, I love making ‘em! As for the RC51... will never sell her!

  • @CarpeDiem_-
    @CarpeDiem_- 3 года назад +1

    Having owned one for 15 years, I've literally just sold my 2000 SP-1 (it was collected half an hour ago!). Why am I now watching RUclips vids of them!?!?! Is there a regret creeping in!? Hmm

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +1

      Coincidence, I think not... but have you had a SP-2? Hmm ;p

    • @CarpeDiem_-
      @CarpeDiem_- 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer hmm indeed! Ahhh Don't get me thinking about them!! Lovely machines...

  • @tomodachinko5283
    @tomodachinko5283 5 месяцев назад

    Nice job! good work on the tail! keep it coming!!❤

  • @aaronjohnston7066
    @aaronjohnston7066 2 года назад

    As someone looking to find an RC51 as its been my dream bike this video was amazing. Also your editing skills are another level. Keep up the amazing videos!

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  2 года назад

      Thanks man! Keep yer eyes open and you’ll find one… you won’t be disappointed.

  • @LifeOfMikeChannel
    @LifeOfMikeChannel 3 года назад +1

    The quality of your edits is amazing! I'm looking forward to the next installment in your series. I rebuilt an RC51 on my channel as well that was covered in Rhino Liner...boy was that stuff a mess. Not quite back to OEM, but it was a fun project indeed! Good luck, and I am excited to see more of your content!

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Thanks dude, appreciate it! Oooh Rhino liner’s a killer... bet even airplane-paint stripper doesn’t touch that stuff!

  • @mmotorcycles9497
    @mmotorcycles9497 3 года назад +1

    Good deal on the mud guard looks great. I know I’ve chopped up everyone I came across when I was younger now I’m always looking for undamaged ones for my restorations.

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Thanks! Yeah me too... now a bike’s unique if it isn’t chopped. I know a guy who just started re-manufacturing OEM ones. Will be interesting to see!

  • @matttriestodothings
    @matttriestodothings 3 года назад

    Fantastic video. Thanks for making it!

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Cheers Matt!

    • @matttriestodothings
      @matttriestodothings 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer You're doing a damn good job convincing me I need an RC51 in my life. I sold one bike earlier this month, and just need to get rid of one more to make enough space... then I need to keep my eyes peeled! I'd been really considering either a VF1000 someday because I have a VF500F and adore it, but think it would be neat to have something with gear driven cams. But at that rate... why not just go for broke and find an RC51.
      I love the creatures hiding under the kimono at 1:55! You've got some of the most fun edits I've seen on bike vids. Cheers.

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      What can I say... they are truly great bikes and actually just starting to appreciate in value right now. I had a lead on a ‘04 but lost out ‘cause shipping would have been over $2k. East to West coast. Oh well, there’s something to be said for the SP1... I just love it. VF’s are great too, VF1000R even better and definitely going to be harder to find over the next 10 years.
      I need to save up for a bigger garage!
      Those creepy little guys are from some kids show... just bananas man

    • @matttriestodothings
      @matttriestodothings 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer bigger garage seems to be the universal answer to every motorcycle enthusiasts' problem! That whole correct number of bikes = n+1 keeps catching us all off guard.
      Anyway, I appreciate your sharing the story of your bikes and the vids. I can't imagine they're quick to put together with your level of detail. But hey, when everything is electric and self driving, and we're all plugged into the grid and dosed with soma... We've got these to turn back to.
      And Im sick of scraping 38 year old rubber gaskets trying to revive another VF500F which is why I'm leaning towards something only 2 decades old as the next project 😂

  • @chanochristoffersen7272
    @chanochristoffersen7272 2 года назад

    We need a part 2 sir!

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  2 года назад +1

      I hear ya! It pains my heart-parts to not have time these days but I'll get back on it again I PROMISE!

  • @BrettJoy
    @BrettJoy 3 года назад

    So good 👌🏼😎

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +1

      Thanks man, gets me through the winter!

  • @robertomalone3930
    @robertomalone3930 3 года назад

    Hi, i bought SP1. I'm owner since 3 months. I rebuild rear fender like you. I hope you will post part 2 soon. And i have same VFR 750 like you. I'm from France. Bye ✌️

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +1

      Awesome, happy trails dude! Busy as all hell this summer but working on part 2!

    • @robertomalone3930
      @robertomalone3930 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer great. I'm glad to read this. Good luck for all. ✌️

    • @robertomalone3930
      @robertomalone3930 2 года назад

      Hello, thanks for part 2, very very good job. I have finish mine this winter. ruclips.net/user/shortsd2N2haJgp34?feature=share
      Regards ✌️

  • @barrymoore7043
    @barrymoore7043 2 года назад

    more videos of your rc51 please!!

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  2 года назад

      Ask and yea shall receive! Just not now;) I’m workin on it!

  • @chanochristoffersen7272
    @chanochristoffersen7272 3 года назад

    Love your videos! Skilled work, good humor and very cool bikes! (own a RC36-2 myself)

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +1

      Thanks dude! RC36-2 is on the best... you sir, have good taste

    • @chanochristoffersen7272
      @chanochristoffersen7272 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer please do a film on your VF1000R too 👌🏻😃

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Now that was a more interesting ($$$) frame-up rebuild!

    • @chanochristoffersen7272
      @chanochristoffersen7272 3 года назад +1

      @@counter-steer doesn't necessarily have to be a rebuild, just a good ride and perhaps a little photosession like you did with the Blade 👍🏻 would be cool "occifer" 🤣

    • @chanochristoffersen7272
      @chanochristoffersen7272 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer doesn't necessarily have to be a rebuild, just a good ride and perhaps a little photosession like you did with the Blade 👍🏻 would be cool "occifer" 🤣

  • @TheOriginalCoda
    @TheOriginalCoda 2 года назад

    I've watched all your videos and now I'm disappointed. Cos there aren't any more!
    The quality of your video work and editing is amazing, the sense of humour is perfect, and the content is beautiful.
    Why do you have only 750 subs? (I am 750/750 lol).
    I'd love to see more RC-51 videos, and also if you can, the VFR1000, it looks like an amazing bike.

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man, appreciate the patronage! Yeah the VF’s pretty special but hasn’t run in a couple years so the carbs will have to get man-handled before heading out.
      Luckily (like a swift kick in the wedding vegetables) life’s getting less busy with the economy in the toilet so I’ll make some time for more vids!

    • @TheOriginalCoda
      @TheOriginalCoda 2 года назад

      @@counter-steer Ace, I can't wait!

  • @robert100xx
    @robert100xx Год назад +1

    Being an RC51 Nicky Hayden race rep owner ( the only NH race rep in UK) I found the riffs and other distractions too much to deal with.

  • @yoshi4777
    @yoshi4777 3 года назад

    🇨🇵😋 Honda SP1 🥰

  • @WordOfTheDay
    @WordOfTheDay 3 года назад

    Very excited to see this project after your fantastic work on the Fireblade.
    How do you find using the wooden table?
    Personally, I'm on the fence over buying a hydraulic lift or just putting together something like the table that you use.
    I'm limited on space so thinking that it might be better for me to have a bespoke table the exact size that I need. Thanks.

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Hey! I'm super happy with my table... the thing is you can store tons of parts and bits underneath the table so you actually end up with more space than before pulling the bike up. Which is the only draw back. Ye have to get 'er up on the bench every time. No problem if it's running but can be a pain if you're halfway through and feel the need to pressure wash or something.

  • @stevy22530
    @stevy22530 3 года назад

    more videos please !

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +1

      You betcha! Can't seem to stop myself... and it's a great reason TO BUY MORE BIKES!

  • @DuffsterZ
    @DuffsterZ 3 года назад +1

    Need to remake my tail guard for my 95 900RR

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Yeah man, CBR 1100XX blackbird is the same shape on the bottom half. I know a guy who started making OEM under-tails for the SP1, maybe one day he’ll do Fireblades too!

    • @DuffsterZ
      @DuffsterZ 3 года назад

      @@counter-steer don’t know that I ever saw the VFR on your vids (maybe I should watch more) but watched ALL the 900RR ones. I’ve got one of them too -90’

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад +1

      @@DuffsterZ I absolutely love my VFR 750 F2 dude... I’m lucky enough to have a near mint ‘95.

  • @thulsadoom2567
    @thulsadoom2567 3 года назад

    Great videos sir! Can´t wait for more!
    After 20 years now i bought a nearly new SP1 too and this is the bike i ever wanted!
    Forget all the new s**t modern toy bikes with all kind of integrated supports for losers...
    This is a pure and raw motorcycle for men with two huge juicy testicles!!!

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  3 года назад

      Congrats! Truly a special beast. Easy on the double clutch ;p

  • @grunhilde6778
    @grunhilde6778 2 года назад +1

    No more?

    • @counter-steer
      @counter-steer  2 года назад

      It’s in the works! Life got hella crazy busy…