Honda VFR750 748 Review

So here is my other review, this time about the vfr750 94-97. Mine was first registered in 94 which now makes it 20 years old. And I must mention that this thing really stands up well to the weather. There is nothing really that will rust up as it has aluminum frame and swingarm, the paint still look brilliant and no signs of fading or peeling. So let me mention on how I got own this bike. Well, I got it for nothing. That's right it was free, and.how did this happen? You may ask.

I live in a small close and I saw a young lad ride it in. The first thing I noticed was it's sound. This bike seemed to sit there for over a month unmoved until it started to sink into the tarmac on it's side stand. I went over and made it safe. It's had broken locks so I called the police to let them know of this now suspected stolen Bike. I was told it was reported abandoned on a number or occasions in the last few months in different areas. A week later more attention came in the form of the local Twist and go gang and mirrors and handle bar weights started to go missing. Again another phone call to police where we discussed claiming it for myself. So to.cut this long story short, that's what I did. I claimed it for myself. Dvla and police tried contacting the owner with no-one to claims their Bike back. So £26 pounds later sent with a V62 I received legal ownership.

I didn't start work on it until a year later. The clutch had disintegrated into about 12 bits. I had to remove the engine to inspect it thoroughly. I made my own engine cover gaskets to replace torn one's. It need new front discs, no problem £120 Chinese ones will do and they are fine. £90 on a complete clutch, New ignition switch and fuel tank lock for £20 from China.
I chose to replace the missing foot pegs with Yamaha Fazer ones as they had rubber on them. It need filing to fit but not difficult to do. £12 , handles bar weighs from India royal Enfield £7 and a fat spacer on the throttle end. I did this simply by asking for measurements. Fork oil seals £20.The fairing had cracks and splits but that was fixed with a soldering iron and cable ties for the extra plastic needed..

The bike rides beautifully and I find it nicely balanced especially at low speeds. We all know of its power and handling so won't add anything new there.

For a Bike I got for free I am happy with it and will not sell it as there is something special about it. I have no idea of its history but I pretty much rebuilt the Bike and I am right now string in a coffee shop whilst it is parked outside. Time to head back now. Thanks for reading.