Hello all Introducing myself. I used to ride an R1, till I got married, then the wife said I could get another bike (yep, she is boss), so time went on, and sold a 4x4 for $20 000 so I could get another bike, she gave me $3000, Awsome. but I invested in a 1986 VFR750f. Now i regret ever owning an R1, and feel like I am riding a real bike. Anything to keep this project and improving it. yep, I may be abit of a Revhead. but i love my sport and anyone that wants to give positive advise on how i get more awsome performance from my machine, i will actually listen and not just humour. next mission.....to create a 750 that will scrare sh#t out of an R1. I am from Melbourne Australia
Hi Sarg, Welcome to the site and well done on finding yourself a great bike! If the bike hasn't already got an aftermarket can I'm sure you'll be looking for one shortly - plenty of discussion here on peoples preferences. Since your in Melbourne you may want to think about giving someone like Phil Tainton (Phil Tainton Racing) a hoy if your considering doing some head work. Are you happy with the suspension - are the spring rates right for your weight? I had Racetech springs/revalving work done on my Y2K model recently and with a slight drop to the front forks and 10mm lift to the rear - man what a difference! The original springs were way too soft for my size. What you've got now if you haven't already worked out is the best real world bike for doing it all on tar. You're not going to out grunt an R1 in a straight line but come the twisties....! Post some pics when you can and let us know how you get on. Cheers! Skid
Hi Sarg. welcome to the club. As far as scaring the liter bikes, you may have to sideswipe them. (that is a joke by the way for anyone preparing flames) The VFR will perform fine in the twisties, but it just won't outrun an R1 except with a fast rider on it and a slow rider on the R1 and in the twisties, but imo, the VFR keeps up just fine and you can ride in comfort the rest of the time...
Hey sarg. Welcome to the V-4 world. I'd have to agree with reg about scaring the R1's. It'll keep up fine, but it definately won't outrun one. Aftermarket cans may be hard to find for an aged machine. I have a 93 and I have ahard time finding aftermarket stuff as well. One thing that has made a difference at least in the accelleration department, imo, is changing sprocket sizes. Stock on mine is 16T front/43T rear. I am currently running 15T/45T. It runs about 6000 RPM at 65 mph so for trips, like to Deals Gap, I will put the 16T back on it. With those sprockets tho, it does pull extremely well.
Greets sarg, there's a few of us form OZ here. No offence to the mrs but $3k out of $20k, i think you got the short end of the stick:biggrin: Good luck finding bits for the bike, i hope it's in good nick and you don't have to spend $$ to get it going. Some pics would be nice when you get a chance.:smile:
thanku Thankyou all. I have posted some pics, somewhere around. The bike is in awsome condition, has already had exhaust and engine work done. very suprising performance. Makes me feel right at home. Its only early stages, but now- if any updates to a newer bike, It would only be a VRF, what an awsome note they have. This pic is not a good one and does not do it any justice, but gives an idea
