HONDA VFR 800 | Restoring a 16 yr old classic | Complete cost breakdown | Dream machine

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I couldn't be happier with this project. It took six months but now I have the bike of my dreams. Here is the full costing again as listed in the video:
Bike €4350
Givi Windscreen. €120
Quadlock stem mount. €98
Tank Protector. €10
VFR Decals. €17
Yoke protector. €15
SW Moth Pro tank ring. €50
Wheels powder coating. €235
Forks powder coating €90
Michelin road 6 tyres. €397.58
Sevice, exhaust repair, parts etc. €500
Fuel cap cover. €14
Spray painting. €1200
TOTAL. €7096.58
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@jasoncollier5248 Год назад

The year was 1988, I had just seen a white VFR750F, that was when I decided I wanted to ride. Fast forward to 2022 after many issues along my life's way, I finaly got my licence, now to start adding to my garage, with a VFR at the top of my list.

@SystemAdministrator1 9 месяцев назад

What a nice bike 🏍 ❤ it

@WheelieGoodTV 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. 😍

@larryward3876 3 месяца назад

Best sport tourer ever

@WheelieGoodTV 3 месяца назад

👍 Agreed.

@johnferguson40 10 месяцев назад

What a job. Bike of your dreams? Bike of my dreams too. It's perfect.

@mikesonic29 Год назад

Didn’t know you had a channel??!?! Props to you

@g-sailing4427 6 месяцев назад

Good job on the bike! I’d leave is de-badged!

@enlightenedidiot9552 Год назад

I gotta say the bike is beautiful. It's not my color, I hate the gold wheels...But it's not my bike. You did a great job. I'm so glad I found a VFR that was already perfect for me. Lucky AF...

@colmanmurphy963 Год назад

Beauty has a price. Looks great.👍

@richardwhittle2302 Год назад

Fabulous result Dave - can see why you have fallen in love 👍

@GPR111 Месяц назад

Fabulous result. I have been a VFR nut for a long time and keep looking out for the right VTec to appear as I am in the mood for another. Totally brilliant bikes with just the right amount of " everything" for modern roads. Your bike is money well spent - a beautiful machine that will last a (very) long time. 👍

@johnlenart597 Год назад

What a transformation.!! You've done everything that I would have done. Now I'm in love again. Going with the black VFR decals in my opinion would look classier over the silver. The wildlife at the beginning of the video has made me hungry for a chicken dinner. Lol. Sorry if I've offended anyone. As I'm watching it snow in NE Ohio your video sure hit the spot with my second cup of coffee. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

@oliw3664 Год назад

Great stuff Dave. Looks a minter! Really enjoyed this.

@scottyuk Год назад

Loving the heart that's gone into this project. It doesn't matter what it cost if its what you want. That's why we have jobs isn't it? 😁 Nicely done Dave 👍

@jasonwright2863 Год назад

Perfect job - who wants a new bike when you can have a beauty like that for a fraction of the cost! Inspirational, thank you!

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

My thoughts too! I wanted to prove it could be done rather than spending €20K on a new bike.

@lmaoroflcopter 8 месяцев назад

Lovely bike and super glad you're re-ordering the 3d decals. Debadged it looks... well like its just missing something.

@gerosullivan2603 7 месяцев назад

Well I really enjoyed that Dave and to take on a challenge and describe the experience as a pleasure that was great it serves to illustrate there are some good decent craftsmen out there who won’t rip you off for a superb job absolute class finish

@WheelieGoodTV 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Ger.🙏🏍️

@thepracticalman5905 5 месяцев назад

Looks and sounds brilliant!

@nikoscosmos Год назад

Nice job Dave!

@kghwanadoo 7 месяцев назад

That looks stunning. That’s the colour I’m after, just got to pick the right bike. The gold wheels set it off , I have them on my 1983 VF and they are the original anodised finish. I bet she turns heads wherever she goes, we’ll done a thing of beauty.

@WheelieGoodTV 7 месяцев назад

Thanks man, yes people seem to gravitate towards it wherever I go.

@marcheighton6436 Год назад

Hi Dave Restoration is not for the light hearted and often requires deep pockets and for a good job you have to bite the bullet and not skimp on the job . You most certainly have not and what an excellent finish you have achieved. A credit to you Sir. Well done 👍👍👍

@KPtR82 Год назад

Nice paint job!!! I love it

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Thanks man. Yes the guy did a superb job. I’m delighted. 🙏🇮🇪👌🏍

@wraggy_moto Год назад

Fabulous motor looks the nuts.

@thebingleywheeler Год назад

😊Stunning result beautiful bike I have it’s big brother in the same colour and condition….got to love the Honda V4s

@damoshombres 5 месяцев назад

Great job 👍

@claudiosantanaviera8582 10 месяцев назад

It looks beautiful.

@WheelieGoodTV 10 месяцев назад

Glad you think so too. 😍

@bikegeist Год назад

It looks amazing. Congrats to you.

@daithimurphy1832 Год назад

Bikes Looking excellent . Lads at cc's are mint. Buy my bikes there always great service . You really need some after market pipes on that v4

@TSH2020 Год назад

What a beautiful and tasteful restoration of a classic icon. Honda should be proud. I am so looking forward to seeing it. Well Done !!!!!!!!!

@timparsons8515 Год назад

You look justifiably mega proud! Love that graphite frame!

@blearyview2254 Год назад

What a star, you have brought back to life a classic that deserves all the accolades it attracts. That colour is stunning. Great result.

@keithbrennan6563 9 месяцев назад

What a transformation. Sub'd.

@WheelieGoodTV 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Keith. 🙏👌

@opichocal Год назад

❤beautiful bike

@outandabout67 Год назад

Deffo looks the part Dave health to ride...👍🏍

@MOTOUK1 Год назад

Dave, thats looks amazing mate. Love the red and goes well with those gold wheels. Truly your bike now 👍 happy travels

@catflap Год назад

I had a yellow Pre-VTEC VFR800 for five years and loved it. This one looks just gorgeous! Enjoy her safely Dave!

@3kdn Год назад

Looks superb and classy, great choice of tyres for a VFR.

@dapperbrapper Год назад

excellent

@brianconnolly8230 Год назад

perfect

@matt5281 Год назад

Stunning bike Dave 😍

@davidburns585 Год назад

You brought the bike back to the future!! Nicely done! Looking forward to seeing you ride it, I’ll be tuning in

@ChaseJasperDown Год назад

You definitely did it right! And for that price is incredible!!! Thanks for sharing this one with us!

@dylanowen9272 Год назад

What an amazing result Dave, the bike looks awesome.

@michaelmclarney1994 Год назад

Looks great Dave, I like your choice of colours too. I'm thinking of getting one myself and selling my beloved fireblade as it looks more arthritis friendly.

@motorcyclin Год назад

Looking mint. Good call with the graphite frame too. Looks great.

@kendoonan2484 Год назад

Great job Dave. The results make all the work and waiting worthwhile

@FezzaYT Год назад

Looks fantastic mate. What a result! Congratulations on such a great restoration 🙂

@tonyflavin6958 Год назад

Fantastic job Dave, bike looks stunning. Best of luck with it

@chrisgee7631 Год назад

You’ve done a great job mate, she looks perfect 👍

@AdyRider Год назад

Stunning Dave, nicely done. Best colour in my opinion as well

@Trevor_J_Neville Год назад

Health to enjoy Dave, again lol. The bike looks fantastic, the frame colour really transforms the look of the bike and gold wheels are hard to beat. Fantastic job 🏍️💨

@silewis65 Год назад

Awesome result Dave, I like it with no Badge, but I also like it with the Grey badge which I may have seen in your video 🤫👀??

@IMAGINECHRIS1 Год назад

Great job Dave bike looks fantastic. The colour combinations of body work, frame and forks/wheels works - good taste there. Restorations are never cheap but you now have the bike of your dreams so all worth it - enjoy

@antonyclark7136 Год назад

Brilliant I love this model VFR makes me want to buy one thanks for sharing Dave well done looks amazing

@dalewintle9969 Год назад

Wow what a transformation the bike looks absolutely stunning Dave hats off to the guys involved love the gold wheels 😍 and the satin black forks, I'd go for the black VFR decals 👌 thanks for sharing, hope all's well mate 👍🏻

@bigd3904 Год назад

Absolutely Beautiful restoration Dave, I hope Honda sends you A basket of goodies for the amazing result of A classic machine. Health to enjoy and may the Road Rise to meet Ya! 👍

@steracer3079 Год назад

She’s an absolute belter Dave , Lv the colour Hope you have many happy miles ahead, looking forward to the adventures

@patrickdaly5054 Год назад

Great work dave. Beautiful bike now. I've had 2 of them Great all rounder. Best of luck with it and safe riding. See you on the road.

@MadGingerCat Год назад

Oooh Dave - she's a thing of beauty mate. Nicely specified. Great tyre choice too. I've just gone for Road 6 - they're awesome.

@glennollerenshaw8466 Год назад

Hoorah! excellent job Dave, now for some road trip vids ,keep up the good work Cheers Glenn.

@motocrad Год назад

VFR looks stunning and tastefully done. Superb video, between you and RichyVida I've got a real hankering for a VFR now.

@turloughnolan9838 Год назад

Well Dave,well done on the results! Christy and John in ccs are sound lads,good to see them involved! I've done these kind of restos myself on a few bikes in the past for myself and others so I know the cost that can be involved, its a labour of love though and the results are always worth the effort imo👍 You're video is a great rundown on what others may expect if taking on a similar resto!

@gogocro1 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful. Best color combination of body panels and wheels and a full set of luggage. I'm so jealous. It's money well spent as this bike will run for at least another 16 years. Get a series R/R and ride the hell out of it.

@kennethheldreich6604 Год назад

Looks stunning, the paint work looks an inch deep,lovely colour, I'd go with the black decals 👍🙂🏍

@Rdesemyfeet Год назад

Lovely job Dave. I have a 2010 VFR myself (good wheels too) and really like it.

@-old-school-motorcyclesltd Год назад

Gorgeous Dave as said the Red and Gold wheels look wheelie good !wheelie good 😂 no theyve really done fantastic job Like a brand new machine 😎😎👌👌 Like watching a TV 📺 program Brilliant Dave Enjoy your new bike All the best Phil

@motomogul Год назад

Brilliant, what a cracking bike and great ideas to make it look gorgeous. I’d love to do something like that. Nice one Dave 👍👍👍

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Thanks bud ☕️👍

@78jota Год назад

Awesome job Dave, what a superb looking bike now and looks as good as new, if not better. Hope it's a keeper and for what it stands you in now, you could loose that in a couple of years if you bought a brand new bike. I think it's the way to go, I have a Honda Blackbird that I've owned for 14 years, I go everywhere on it and absolutely love it and keep it in as new condition all the time, anything that needs doing is done as I don't allow anything to deteriorate. I hope you can get that connection and love affair with your VFR, just like me and RV with his Silver Lady 🙂

@markobrien6241 Год назад

Great job done I know christy and John well I've bought a few bikes off them my new zzr1400 fell over in my drive I was devastated right bit of damage done christy eased my pain by sending me to Damien he toke my bike and done an absolute brilliant job of my bike what a gentleman and genius was great to see you going to him I was lucky enough to be sent there! Great job on your vfr the bike is like new well worth the money 👌👍👍

@eman19487 Год назад

Nice job and don`t think the cost of the work was unreasonable. It`s your bike for you to love , good on you.👍

@mphigham1963 Год назад

It looks awesome Dave and it doesn`t mateer what it cost to restore, if you`re happy that`s all that matters. Cheers Pal ! 😄

@RoadcraftNottingham Год назад

Looks superb buddy. I know that feeling you're feeling as I restored my vfr750f, Rd250lc, Cx650 turbo and my friend had nearly finished my mk1 cbr600 which I'll upload soon. Take care

@grahamoakley11 Год назад

She’s a beauty Dave, I had a 2010 with same colours , I wish I had it now, I may have to keep my eye out, the engine is something else……..really pleased for you mate.

@martynspeight7362 Год назад

Looks a real classic Dave. Worth the wait and cost. Let’s see how it rides eh.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Next weeks vid…..🫣😜

@stepheneldridge6998 Год назад

Great job Dave, it's so satisfying to do these projects..especially when you find good, skilled people to liase with. Bike looks great..it would be interesting to see it with just the panniers and without the top box , just for a photo. Cheers Steve 👏👏💚

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Yeah the top box is gone mate. I only kept it in for this vid but will put it in storage unless I really need it. Next weeks vid of me riding out on it doesn’t have the top box. I’ll post some Instagram shots this week too! 👍🏍

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

Wow - what a finished result Dave, the VFR looks fantastic and all for a very reasonable price......top work you fortunate fella! Love those things.....one day!

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Thanks Andy, I’m really delighted with it. I might be bringing this one to the ABR festival.

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

@@WheelieGoodTV Oh fabulous - look forward to seeing it!

@TommyMc88IE Год назад

It looks stunning. I've wanted a VFR800 as a second bike for a while now as I miss my previous Honda sports tourer. Think I'll have to invest sometime.

@michaeldobson8859 8 месяцев назад

Almost great! Needs a set of slip on mufflers for a better sound. All else is ok, maybe a set of Heli-Bars to pick up your chin when you’re riding.

@timramsey2358 Год назад

Very inspirational! Now you just need a Sargent seat; even if they weren't way more comfy than stock, they'd be worth the expense just for looking better! And FWIW my vote would be leave the VFR badges off, looks great as is.

@powereire Год назад

I have a vfr too and I recommend gettin chrome indicator bulbs for front and back . Visually makes a big difference taking the orange look out

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Ooh I like the sound of that alan. Thanks for this 💡

@powereire Год назад

@@WheelieGoodTV yea I can send before and after pics to ur email if u want .makes a big difference for only 20 quid and they still flash orange

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

@@powereire yes please if you don’t mind. My email is wheeliegoodvideos@gmail.com Cheers 👍🏍

@thepetlamb Год назад

Looks nice! Try an MRA Vario screen. Totally transformed my 5th gen: Probably the biggest single improvement I've ever made on the bike. Not good for the license tho, as 100mph now feels like 60..🤔

@stephengohery3157 Год назад

She’s looking mighty Dave, do you think you’ll be able to squeeze her past the interceptor in the hall way and get her into the sitting room, or might there be a little “friction” between the glamorous ladies in your life at close quarters? 😮😅

@gogathome Год назад

Looks just perfect now Dave, fair play to you, the frame colour change sets it off just perfectly. I'll definitely be giving Tallaght Power Coating a call to do my wheels, they look awesome 👌 Did the lads there help you pick a particular shade of gold or had you one picked already ? Looking forward to videos of you out on the VFR.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Cheers Colm. The lads helped me with everything in there. Jeff is the guy to go to as he’s done loads of bikes and knows what shades and tints work best on each bike. A superb service.

@ridingwithrusso7790 Год назад

🔥that looks great! Really a head turner. Top boxes are so convenient but do you think with this bike it looks better without it? I think the side cases looks great. Happy riding! It’s finally not below freezing here so I’m hoping to go for a ride, it’s been too long.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Absolutely. I’ll be losing the top box unless needed for trips away. Keeping the side panniers on though. 👍🏍

@dps6198 10 месяцев назад

Id like to buy the lower right and left lower cowel Honda USA no longer have them in stock.

@Moto_APT Год назад

Hi Dave, Excellent piece of work! My view would be to leave off the VFR badges but I guess you want it close to original? Other question was the entire frame painted or just the visible bits? If only the visible bits, what a great idea. Beats dismantling the whole bike! On the video the frame actually looks like powder coated, superb finish. Arthur.

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Cheers Arthur! Yes just the visible bits were painted and he did a superb job, it looks like factory.

@michaeldobson8859 Год назад

You forgot the Staintune SSExhaust system that lets the V4 sing

@WheelieGoodTV 11 месяцев назад

That’s a good point. There are so many superb qualities to this bike. 👌🏍

@The-Un-Expert-View 2 месяца назад

Hi, I am not sure which tank bag you got, also, there are two versions of the SWM tank ring. 5 screws and 7 screws, which one fits your bike? I can’t figure out which one from the description in the SBK website as it mentions VFR800 crossrunner

@davidrose9337 Год назад

Love it, looks great and they’re such nice bikes it’s a shame Honda don’t make them anymore. Quick question and a small detail but, where did you get the key ring?

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Thanks David. I got the key ring on Amazon. Here’s the link; key ring www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B21HY6RM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_nKLjIIfY1rY2Q

@davidrose9337 Год назад

@@WheelieGoodTV 👍

@fun2gether26 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful, beautiful bike! Question for you. I bought a 2014 VFR with 4650 miles. The tires are original. I took it to the shop and had all the deferred maintenance done. His inspection confirmed that it was a very good bike "except", the tires need to be replaced. He mentioned the Road 6 GT tires. Can you recommend them as well? Thanks Rick

@WheelieGoodTV 9 месяцев назад

Hi Rick, the road 6 tires are incredible. I fact I’m getting them on my R1200GS next month too. Never skipped a single stone in any kind of weather. 👌🏍️

@MasterHusi0909 Месяц назад

Id love to do something similar on mine but im worried I'll make some mistake or mess something up that cant be replaced! ;(

@ilhamwahyu9637 Год назад

Can u please inform us - what brand and type those panniers are? Did u paint them with the same color as the body of the bike - or its already looking like that since the beginning @wheelie good tv ? Thank you

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

Stock Honda panniers and they were that colour since I bought the bike. They were polished up and scratches all sprayed over but not a full respray on the panniers.

@blackline66 Год назад

Better than buying a new bike for 10k plus

@albertsciascia245 9 месяцев назад

I thought I saw bar risers if so would you recommend them thanks in advance

@WheelieGoodTV 9 месяцев назад

Hi, my bike came with them so I dont know what it was like to ride without them but the overall riding position is perfect for me. I wouldn’t like to be leaning any further forward so I suppose they work well. 👌🏍️

@albertsciascia245 9 месяцев назад

@@WheelieGoodTV thanks

@john-eu6qq Год назад

Did you get the bike ceramic coated Dave? If so where 👍

@WheelieGoodTV Год назад

No John. I decided Ihad done enough and spent enough so just wanted to get out and ride it. I did use the Autobrite Direct ceramic coating polish though and it did a superb job.

@john-eu6qq Год назад

👍

@christosganidis 4 месяца назад

i have a 08 model, but recently everything seems to have gone bust. ABS light keeps flashing, new abs module seems to cost around 600 euros, stator and rectifier both need replacing, around 1000 euros for both. really disappointed by the prices for all these

@WheelieGoodTV 4 месяца назад

Ouch. That’s too pricey for a bike that old.

@enlightenedidiot9552 Год назад

Restoring? Lol. I bought a fantastic 2005 VFR800 in 2018 with 12k miles, and under $4k. Yes, really. It's still beautiful and has 19k. Worth $5k these days, lol...