The sound of the 45’s brings back a lot of great memories - can remember well the ‘99 UGP when Joey beat DJ on the V&M R1 on his old 45. Joey had that bike absolutely singing that day 🎶
"say hello Neal you are on the vlog".......................................................................................................Bollocks.............🤣 Neal is a gem and needs to be protected at all costs. 😅
Forgotton how good the RC45 sounds...they both sound the dogs bollocks...our local bike whisperer in Plymouth Crispys Motorcycles a former racer does bloggs on the Dyno and I love seeing all the detail..the performance upgrades he can get out of factory bikes is incredible...it can never be boring...👍👍
That sound ❤. Love the rc45s, they came out the year I passed my bike test, watching slightly mixing it with Foggy and Scott Russell, I couldn’t afford one back then, definitely can’t afford one now 😂
What an eargasm Lee! Would of loved to of heard the SP2 hit the high notes but damn, just amazing. When the weathers half decent i always pass a guy in my little Berlingo van in the next village along on my way to work on a VFR800, always wind the window down a bit for the V4 gear driven symphony...
I’ve just completely overhauled my RC30. Even fitting new HRC Kit pistons, Beryllium copper valve seats etc, etc. Super careful running in now in progress.
Great vlog Lee, Rc45’s sound amazing. Would love to see you giving it a go round Scarborough on one this year? They were always the weapon of choice round there in the 90,s and the noise they make rattling through the trees is amazing.
Hi Lee. Great video. I ride with a mate who has the SP2. It has 2 brothers cans on & is like thunder on the road. All the best for the coming season. From a Multistrada rider. (Love V twins). Regards. Steve.
Another top Vlog 👍 thanks for sharing the dyno runs. Love that second rc45!! Not that i don't love the 1 your using for the classic!! Just the 2nd sounded alittle bit phatter. Always cool to hear classic bikes. Hope that meal from Neil tasted sweet. Look forward to the vlogs from testing. All the best 👊
I saw that at the Paris to dakar one of the oil sponsors has a truck and they'll diagnose your engine oil to see any types of debris and pieces of metal etc to tell if anything in the engine isn't working right or wearing incorrectly. High tech shit I'm wayyyy behind the times I still use a clutch even
That SP2 sounds 😍 be mint to hear it flat out at the classic TT!!! Also…… when are we seeing this years helmet man I’m running out of patience Lee haha 🤘🏼
The second 45 sounded sweeter than the first. Wouldn't really expect the fancy fuel to make any more as without optomising for the higher octane (running more timing mainly) it offers no advantage. Very cool to hear them at full chat!
I worked at John Halls Honda in Blackpool when this bike was launched. We got one into our shop and it felt like a real privilege. Think it was up for £18,500 when we got it in, which was ridiculous at the time. Gorgeous bike, I took great pleasure in cleaning it.
A mate bought an sp1 in 2000 paid about $20000.00 australian I paid $17500.00 for a new r1 in year 2000 , in 2004 it took about 2.5 Aussie dollars to 1 British pound
Great vlog....love sound and tech details, the kit RC read out seemed a drop off curve at max compared to the Race one...lost that when you changed fuel, good to see Frank I remember his Dad racing locally to me
Music to my ears❣️ Some good old Classic Rock🔈🎶 🤟 Too bad you couldn't set one of your bikes up on a dyno in front of your garage during race weekend, charge $ for a "ride!" 🤤🤠
That sound is so unique. I know they are pretty rowdy but they sound quite tame😅 (SOUND) Just this smooth midtone. My bike makes my ears bleed at full crack. I wear headphones or earplugs under my helmet or your ears will ring like a bell🤣
still got a ratty nc30/nc35 mongrel , so i hear that type of sound track everyday still, note to self need more open pipes gotta sort out my the rusted tank so i will just come listen to this every day till it rides again :)
I always loved the sound of the 851/888 when my mates were loving the inline 4 stuff as a teen. Does still make me giggle a bit that we basically got Japanese Ducati's in the fightback...
Hi Lee, sorry for yet another question😂 but have you got any merch coming up for sale? Bobble hats and jackets and things? That Ashcourt Jacket you was wearing in this video, any chance of them going up for sale?! Cheeers mate
i new all V+M staff ,i live down the road im 98% sure at the time the RC45 was out and being raced by carl fogaty / john koincki / hrc the early / mid 90`s there engine tuner / builder at v+m should have been DAVE MELLOR . im also sure all HONDA BRITTAN rc45 wear tuned / built by TONY SCOOT ??? !!!!
Effin brill, my rc8r probably puts out more, I'm sure Niell would be happier working on that. Ps, push biking comments from Alicante, artic unit coming up behind you,? Get out of my way
@@Leejohnston I might to some but to me would of been interesting to see how you run eg the rings and cams and other things I am just a petrol head like that mate
About 14 years ago I came across a Honda race bike that was sized for a 12-13 year old. It wasn’t one of those ”pocket bikes”. It wasn’t a street legal bike at all and it was to small for an average adult. I’ve tried looking for it online to figure out what it was but don’t know what to look for I guess. The only youth size race bikes I see, seem to be the size of those “pocket bikes” for younger kids. Any idea what I may be talking about? Maybe a specific racing classification I may find something similar? Thanks for the help.
The sound of the 45’s brings back a lot of great memories - can remember well the ‘99 UGP when Joey beat DJ on the V&M R1 on his old 45. Joey had that bike absolutely singing that day 🎶
A whole 250cc less. Stuff of legend. Only Joey could've served DJ like that. 👍
That was a race and a half !!
"say hello Neal you are on the vlog".......................................................................................................Bollocks.............🤣
Neal is a gem and needs to be protected at all costs. 😅
He is getting worse
Looking forward to hearing the SP2 on full tilt 👊😜, great coverage Lee 👍
You and me both
RC 45 still looking good . What an awesome bike it was when it was launched. This is a collector's masterpiece
Those RC45s sound gorgeous, saw a few wsb races when Aaron Slight was racing - best sound there. Thanks for the vlog 👍🙂
Glad you enjoyed it.
That’s some collection.
Enjoy your dinner with Neil lol. Nice video with the bikes on dyno.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😃👍
That was cool, thanks for the look inside, beautiful bikes
Glad you enjoyed it.
Forgotton how good the RC45 sounds...they both sound the dogs bollocks...our local bike whisperer in Plymouth Crispys Motorcycles a former racer does bloggs on the Dyno and I love seeing all the detail..the performance upgrades he can get out of factory bikes is incredible...it can never be boring...👍👍
Thanks for watching
Nice one Lee, thanks👍👍
I raced an RC51 SP2 from '05-'09 in the US. This brought back some really good memories M8! Thx!!
Grate Blog again you are living my Dream keep them coming 👍
Thank you! Will do matwv
Hi Lee, as a vfr750 owner I love this.
Thanks for watching
Love the SP2. Beautiful V2 sound. Greggs at Rivington one of my favourite stopping points!
Couldn't agree more
That sound ❤. Love the rc45s, they came out the year I passed my bike test, watching slightly mixing it with Foggy and Scott Russell, I couldn’t afford one back then, definitely can’t afford one now 😂
I love free dinners especially on a technicality 👍❤️💪
Who doesn’t lol
Great stuff, I am going to hook the laptop up to my Bose 501`s and give it some when I have an empty house!
That's a great idea! 🤣
Two of my favourite Hondas in one vid, on the dyno... bliss. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful bikes bring back memories of Joey
Love all the inside information thanks keep up the great work stay safe
Thanks for watching
What an eargasm Lee! Would of loved to of heard the SP2 hit the high notes but damn, just amazing. When the weathers half decent i always pass a guy in my little Berlingo van in the next village along on my way to work on a VFR800, always wind the window down a bit for the V4 gear driven symphony...
Best description yet lol
I’ve just completely overhauled my RC30. Even fitting new HRC Kit pistons, Beryllium copper valve seats etc, etc. Super careful running in now in progress.
Very interesting and beautiful... Not Neil!... the bike's 👍🏴
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Awesome!!!! Back in the day the 500 2t GP bikes made more power and lighter. Reminds me of Joey hearing the rc45 and Edwards on the SP.
Always loved the sound of a Honda V4
Another good one Lee Roll on the start of the season
Very glad the dyno crew know their stuff and are checking in build up for all the readings. Going redline on super lean could well be bye bye engine.
Whoever tunes the first bike (even the 2nd) did a bang on job.
Awesome chap's cheers 👍🏻
Thanks 👍.
Always liked the sound of the V4 Hondas
Great vlog again 👌 the dyno runs were brilliant both 45’s making good power from a standard 120bhp ✊✊
Thanks Lee
Another great vlog RC45 and SP2 two awesome and iconic bikes
Love the sound of both
Take care of yourself and yours.
Thanks, you too
Great vlog Lee, Rc45’s sound amazing. Would love to see you giving it a go round Scarborough on one this year? They were always the weapon of choice round there in the 90,s and the noise they make rattling through the trees is amazing.
That might happen
A couple of timeless machines .... love my 2004 SP2 Nicky Hayden edition, never get tired of the sound.
love all your blogs keep it up i always look forward to watching them
Glad you like them
Rc51. The most beautiful y2k honda bike. My second favorite is the suzuki TL1000R. Love the sound of the Japanese twins.
Yep the TL1000R sounds fantastic I have twin yosys on mine.
the TLR was an ugly looking thing. sounds good but gosh it's ugly as hell.
Hi Lee. Great video. I ride with a mate who has the SP2. It has 2 brothers cans on & is like thunder on the road. All the best for the coming season. From a Multistrada rider. (Love V twins).
Regards.
Steve.
Thanks for watching
Another top Vlog 👍 thanks for sharing the dyno runs. Love that second rc45!! Not that i don't love the 1 your using for the classic!! Just the 2nd sounded alittle bit phatter. Always cool to hear classic bikes. Hope that meal from Neil tasted sweet. Look forward to the vlogs from testing. All the best 👊
Thanks man
Love it! Only missed you by a couple’a days! One of my students in there with you at Wrathall’s! :p
These bikes are soooooo beautiful!
Great vlog again and what a sound 😲 brings back so many memories from that era, keep um coming Lee, excellent job, hope you enjoyed your meal 😁
If Neil's buying, get ready for a happy meal! Or is that an unhappy meal🤔
🤣🤣
🤣
I saw that at the Paris to dakar one of the oil sponsors has a truck and they'll diagnose your engine oil to see any types of debris and pieces of metal etc to tell if anything in the engine isn't working right or wearing incorrectly. High tech shit I'm wayyyy behind the times I still use a clutch even
Beautiful bikes all three of them with sounds to match
Agreed lol
That SP2 sounds 😍 be mint to hear it flat out at the classic TT!!!
Also…… when are we seeing this years helmet man I’m running out of patience Lee haha 🤘🏼
Soon really soon
Ahh Lee, stuff greggs, you need to come down to sunny south west wales and try a Jenkins bakery. You won’t be let down 😉
Great vlog once again Lee!
Those RC45s sound incredible!
Gotta love a good ol’ Greggs! 😂
Sounds great Lee nice to hear again sounds better than the tunes in Kelly's portrush years ago when I went 😀 👍 lol
Thanks for listening.
RC45, Still IS one of the Best Sounding Race Bikes Ever !!
The second 45 sounded sweeter than the first. Wouldn't really expect the fancy fuel to make any more as without optomising for the higher octane (running more timing mainly) it offers no advantage. Very cool to hear them at full chat!
Great vid today. How u had a big dinner!!!!!
Gotta love that V4 burble. Bit of a sucker for a V4 but the RC45 is a unicorn.
Still... the NC30 and 35's are amazing for what they are. =]
Wot was that in the tank ? "Tea leafs" 🤣🤪 🇳🇿
Haha no broken down tank foam
The first rc45 I heard was nick Jefferies at the mount, what a noise. Sounds like a rabid wolf.
Heyup Lee,Bet the dinner Neil bought was the best rustlers microwave burger job you ever did chew.😊
I worked at John Halls Honda in Blackpool when this bike was launched. We got one into our shop and it felt like a real privilege. Think it was up for £18,500 when we got it in, which was ridiculous at the time. Gorgeous bike, I took great pleasure in cleaning it.
A mate bought an sp1 in 2000 paid about $20000.00 australian I paid $17500.00 for a new r1 in year 2000 , in 2004 it took about 2.5 Aussie dollars to 1 British pound
Drooling! That Horipro bike is amazing
Legendary V4R
Another great video Lee, I love the piss taking with Neil even though he doesn't seem to bite 🤣
Great vlog....love sound and tech details, the kit RC read out seemed a drop off curve at max compared to the Race one...lost that when you changed fuel, good to see Frank I remember his Dad racing locally to me
Thanks man
Sounds incredible 🔥
Music to my ears❣️ Some good old Classic Rock🔈🎶 🤟
Too bad you couldn't set one of your bikes up on a dyno in front of your garage during race weekend, charge $ for a "ride!" 🤤🤠
🤣🤣🤣 good idea
That sound is so unique. I know they are pretty rowdy but they sound quite tame😅 (SOUND) Just this smooth midtone. My bike makes my ears bleed at full crack. I wear headphones or earplugs under my helmet or your ears will ring like a bell🤣
Great sounding bikes, love it 🏍️
Thanks man
I always thought my dream bike was a desmosedici
Now it’s that endurance 45!
As well 😉
Haha tough choice that tho
The long Akrapovic’s look sweet on the SP
Great video again👌
Now you're gonna need to grab a Yellow Helmet! In Memory of the Goat 🐐 Joey Dunlop! - Best of Luck Lee 🍀👍 Watching from Australia 🇭🇲
Rc 45 👍👌
Epic video Lee 😍
Thanks for watching
You need to sell them fleeces you was wearing Lee. Looks absolutely mega 👌 💯
Which one mate and I’ll sort it for you
still got a ratty nc30/nc35 mongrel , so i hear that type of sound track everyday still, note to self need more open pipes
gotta sort out my the rusted tank so i will just come listen to this every day till it rides again :)
A lot of great memories of Aaron Slight competing in WSBK on the 45
Bt F'me #33 sounds like a 2stroke💥😁😁😁😁
Love it
nice video lee and that second rc45 was sounding alot more crisp too me and nice too see a sp 2 a classic v2 i have a tls 98 lol
I always loved the sound of the 851/888 when my mates were loving the inline 4 stuff as a teen. Does still make me giggle a bit that we basically got Japanese Ducati's in the fightback...
Cool, thanks.
i love the factory 22mm copper pipe from honda lmao for the fuel opener
Sorry this part is not for sale 🤣🤣
@@Leejohnston it's OK buddy I have one lmao
Let the dog see the rabbit. On't Road lad
Dream machines.
Was the gearing the same on the two RC s and would it make a difference on the Dyno anyway??? 👍👍👍
That's right near were I live franks
RC45 (or 30) and its a good day. 🎶 🎵 🎼
get a set knobblys on em all and get em up that field my man lol😅 judging by that tank the last guy did just that lol
Neil the Beak, please explain! 😂
Music to my ears Orchestra of sound
Thanks for watching
Blue aviation fuel also called avgas
Hi Lee, sorry for yet another question😂 but have you got any merch coming up for sale? Bobble hats and jackets and things?
That Ashcourt Jacket you was wearing in this video, any chance of them going up for sale?!
Cheeers mate
Hi so there is merch for sale currently on red torpedo site and there will be more options soon
i new all V+M staff ,i live down the road im 98% sure at the time the RC45 was out and being raced by carl fogaty / john koincki / hrc the early / mid 90`s there engine tuner / builder at v+m should have been DAVE MELLOR . im also sure all HONDA BRITTAN rc45 wear tuned / built by TONY SCOOT ??? !!!!
👍
Effin brill, my rc8r probably puts out more, I'm sure Niell would be happier working on that.
Ps, push biking comments from Alicante, artic unit coming up behind you,? Get out of my way
🤣🤣
Narthen.. when #13 Rc30 comes on cam😊......
another 6 weeks and I can get my SP out on the track!
lee it think it would have been cool to see how you guys run in an engine on a dyno
Aww sorry man thought it would of been boring lol
@@Leejohnston I might to some but to me would of been interesting to see how you run eg the rings and cams and other things I am just a petrol head like that mate
Brilliant video, bikes sound awesome but why put coffee grounds in the tank?
Good question 🤣
top video again
Thanks again
Nice video Lee, how come they both RC30’s have duel carbon exhausts, that wasn’t standard was it ?
No mate both bikes couldn’t really be further from standard
Fillet steak I hope! 😂
Great insight. Nice to see Neil on time . Has he got a new woman? 😉
Not that I know of 🤣
You need a two stroke on there my aprilia rs125 at flat out 108 was 🙉😈
About 14 years ago I came across a Honda race bike that was sized for a 12-13 year old. It wasn’t one of those ”pocket bikes”. It wasn’t a street legal bike at all and it was to small for an average adult. I’ve tried looking for it online to figure out what it was but don’t know what to look for I guess. The only youth size race bikes I see, seem to be the size of those “pocket bikes” for younger kids. Any idea what I may be talking about? Maybe a specific racing classification I may find something similar? Thanks for the help.