Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent project with my VFR750. I got this bike a while back, a ’92 model. It came with a Two Bros slip-on, but that’s about it for mods. It’s got around 16k miles on it, so it’s not exactly fresh out of the factory, but it’s got potential.
My main goal was to boost its performance without going too crazy. I started by thinking about the basics: air filter and jet kit. Seemed like a good starting point, right? Then I started diving deeper. I wanted to do a full front-end upgrade, but I didn’t want to mess with the geometry of the bike. And I wasn’t too keen on using a USD fork, I wanted to keep things somewhat traditional.
While searching online, I found that a lot of VFR750/800 owners like the REMUS hi-level exhaust. Apparently, they come in different finishes, and you can get road-legal or race versions. The quality seemed pretty solid, so I put that on my list of things to consider.
But then I stumbled upon some advice that made me rethink my strategy a bit. Someone suggested skipping some of the bolt-on mods and putting that money into the engine instead, and then getting it on a dyno. That sounded like a more serious approach, and I liked the idea of getting some real data on the bike’s performance.
Another popular mod I saw was swapping in an RC51 front end. It’s a pretty common upgrade, but I also heard about people trying to switch to newer calipers without doing a complete front-end swap. That seemed like it could get complicated fast. And then there’s the whole thing about fitting wider tires, front and rear. That’s a whole other can of worms.
My Plan
- Engine work: Instead of just bolting on parts, I decided to invest in some engine work.
- Dyno tuning: After the engine work, I planned on getting it dyno-tuned to see the real improvements.
- Front end: I’m still debating on the front end. The RC51 swap is tempting, but I’m also exploring other options.
- Exhaust: The REMUS exhaust is still on the table, but it’s not a priority right now.
- Tires: Wider tires are something I’ll look into later, once I’ve sorted out the other stuff.
So, that’s where I’m at with my VFR750 project. It’s a work in progress, and I’m learning as I go. I’ll keep you guys updated on how it’s going. It’s been a fun ride so far, and I’m excited to see what this bike can really do. Hopefully, my experience can help others who are thinking about modding their VFR750s. It’s a great bike, and with a little bit of work, it can be even better.
