I bought an '87 700 secondhand from the original owner. Story was that he had lent his bike for the shoot as it was the first one shipped and available in the area. While the bike is long gone, I still have the pillion seat cover, signed by Fast Freddie.
The 86 White 700 was and will always be the most beautiful (aesthetically) bike ever made. It had 'gold' cast engine casing, special faring bolts, gold lettering, and white when bikes were never white. I loved people looking at the 140 (or was it 160) MPH speedo and saying OMG!
@fastdruid- The 750 says 750 below the VFR on the lowers. The 700 just says VFR. So the bike shown is a 750 (see 0:42). Clocks were different between F and F2 versions. In the US there were no 750F2; if you see the square F2 clocks (see 2:35) on a US bike, it's a 700. This is a non-US 750F2. AFAIK all 87s were F2. In 86 they made both F and F2. At least in the US. I have owned an 86 750F and an 87 700F2. I still have the 87, but now it has a 750. Also had a 92.
@vettper There are at least two bikes and as its in the US despite the title who knows if it was a 750 or the 700 version (plus I don't know if the clocks are different). As streethassled says they were '87 season leathers probably shot in '87.
@vettper There are at least two bikes and who knows if it was a 750 or the 700 version (plus I don't know if the clocks are different). As streethassled says they were '87 season leathers probably shot in '87.
@DocPhotop Laguna Seca raceway. Obvious from the corkscrew! I suspect this is original or the longer version of the "1986 VFR intercepter" promo. No back torque limiter on the VFR750F RC24. While there are (at least) two VFR's here, a race bike (No: 10 @1.03 and 3.20) and (at least) one road bike and while the race bike probably did have a back torque limiter the footage shows indicators so its not the race bike. Also looks like the fairing was taken off to get the rear brake footage!
@DocPhotop When he ride the 2st racers, always uses the rear brake. But I do not know when he ride a 4st racers . However, VFR750F if equipped with a back torque limiter, I guess he is supposed to use the rear brake.
@vettper There are at least two bikes and as its in the US who knows if it was a 750 or the 700 version (plus I don't know if the clocks are different). As streethassled says they were '87 season leathers probably shot in '87.
@landsurfer6 - Maybe I should have been more specific. He is the pro, and we're just mortals! We all know the pro racers need to to use the rear brake, esp. when 2-stroke 500 GP was around. He's always stressed to the students who attended his school not to use "cut it off and throw it away". Those students, and all of us admirers are mortals! Regardless, awesome video. Where is that track? Anyhow, I need to look up this rear brake torque limiter...
Spencer uses rear brake because 1981's honda 500 gp needs to work in a high revolution range, and he tried to prevent the engine revolutions went down keeping the throttle opened and controling the slide with the rear brake.
@critchley3819 They have a thick rubber pad on their knee, they do that to judge their lean angle! Kenny Roberts started this in the mid 1970's I believe!
I remember watching the race in which he won the 500cc and 1000cc class. I seem to remember he also won the 250 cc class earlier that day. That I believe was 85. Yeah, he didn't know what he was doing back then.
I bought an '87 700 secondhand from the original owner. Story was that he had lent his bike for the shoot as it was the first one shipped and available in the area. While the bike is long gone, I still have the pillion seat cover, signed by Fast Freddie.
The 86 White 700 was and will always be the most beautiful (aesthetically) bike ever made. It had 'gold' cast engine casing, special faring bolts, gold lettering, and white when bikes were never white. I loved people looking at the 140 (or was it 160) MPH speedo and saying OMG!
@fastdruid- The 750 says 750 below the VFR on the lowers. The 700 just says VFR. So the bike shown is a 750 (see 0:42). Clocks were different between F and F2 versions. In the US there were no 750F2; if you see the square F2 clocks (see 2:35) on a US bike, it's a 700. This is a non-US 750F2. AFAIK all 87s were F2. In 86 they made both F and F2. At least in the US. I have owned an 86 750F and an 87 700F2. I still have the 87, but now it has a 750. Also had a 92.
I had an 86 750, wish I still had it.
For those who're questioning; the track is Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca =)
@vettper There are at least two bikes and as its in the US despite the title who knows if it was a 750 or the 700 version (plus I don't know if the clocks are different). As streethassled says they were '87 season leathers probably shot in '87.
i still have my VFR700F turned VFR750RK sitting in the garage - slightly modernized of course.
@vettper There are at least two bikes and who knows if it was a 750 or the 700 version (plus I don't know if the clocks are different). As streethassled says they were '87 season leathers probably shot in '87.
Where on Earth did you get this. It's wonderful. Too bad the technology for cameras was not what it is today. Fast Freddie, I love it.
Doesn't Freddie discourage the use of the rear brake?
@vettper There are at least two bikes and who knows if it was a 750 or the 700 version (plus I don't know if the clocks are different).
@DocPhotop Laguna Seca raceway. Obvious from the corkscrew! I suspect this is original or the longer version of the "1986 VFR intercepter" promo.
No back torque limiter on the VFR750F RC24. While there are (at least) two VFR's here, a race bike (No: 10 @1.03 and 3.20) and (at least) one road bike and while the race bike probably did have a back torque limiter the footage shows indicators so its not the race bike.
Also looks like the fairing was taken off to get the rear brake footage!
@DocPhotop When he ride the 2st racers, always uses the rear brake.
But I do not know when he ride a 4st racers .
However, VFR750F if equipped with a back torque limiter, I guess he is supposed to use the rear brake.
@vettper There are at least two bikes and as its in the US who knows if it was a 750 or the 700 version (plus I don't know if the clocks are different). As streethassled says they were '87 season leathers probably shot in '87.
It's a '87 700, you can tell by the dash, '86 750 had individual round instruments and the speedo could be quickly removed.
Super!! Great bike. I love this bike. My is black. It's 1989
you do not have this bike, it was only available in 86 and 87
@@frostyab7579 My RC24
Laguna Seca Raceway?
@landsurfer6 - Maybe I should have been more specific. He is the pro, and we're just mortals! We all know the pro racers need to to use the rear brake, esp. when 2-stroke 500 GP was around. He's always stressed to the students who attended his school not to use "cut it off and throw it away". Those students, and all of us admirers are mortals! Regardless, awesome video. Where is that track? Anyhow, I need to look up this rear brake torque limiter...
Great bike!!
Spencer uses rear brake because 1981's honda 500 gp needs to work in a high revolution range, and he tried to prevent the engine revolutions went down keeping the throttle opened and controling the slide with the rear brake.
The only "problem" is the 16 inch wheels...
@critchley3819 They have a thick rubber pad on their knee, they do that to judge their lean angle! Kenny Roberts started this in the mid 1970's I believe!
I remember watching the race in which he won the 500cc and 1000cc class. I seem to remember he also won the 250 cc class earlier that day.
That I believe was 85. Yeah, he didn't know what he was doing back then.
Great vid but I have one question. Its obviously an 86 but on some shots it has the 87 square gauge cluster. ?
it's an 87
どノーマルでサーキット走るのもスペンサーはこなしてますが、もうちょっとペースあげると軽くノーマルステップのバンクセンサーガリガリ擦りそうですね。
当時のレーサーレプリカとかはバックステップにしないとコーナー攻められなかった。
i have this bike it's fantastic !!
I see the same thing have the same question.
the Best
and that's the truth.
Body hanging off, head and upper body compensating the other way. That seems like poor form for Freddie? Maybe doesnt trust the bike/tires?
Didn't even get his knee down.
ゆっくり走っていてもレプリカで無いのか判る！ 上手い😃‼️
whats the idea about hanging the leg out, makes no sense.
ノーマルのバイアスタイヤで走ってんのかな？スーパーバイク使用のレーサーだったらレイニーだったのに(笑)
The music ruins this. Watch Joey Dunlop lap the Isle of Man instead.
boring !
ゆっくり走っていてもレプリカで無いのか判る！ 上手い😃‼️