Proof I actually rode my bike- video!!!!!!!!!

Some had requested a first ride and a walk around vid so here you go.

The first ride felt amazing and nerve wracking at the same time. It was wonderful to let the clutch out and give her gas but as I was riding along, I couldn't stop thinking through all the steps of assembly, hoping that everything was tight and all my "engineering" was sound. She feels a little down on power but I think it's mostly due to the 43 rear sprocket that was on the VFR hub. I had a 46 on the R and that made a huge difference. It went well. I need to address a high idle but for the most part it all seemed good. My 5 year old son was nervous for me but was glad to see me ride. He was 3 the last time I was out and doesn't remember seeing me on it.

She does sound like a proper V4 race bike though!!:wink:

[video=youtube;5_ZJ1t8GaFs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_ZJ1t8GaFs[/video]


Second vid is just a simple walk around.

[video=youtube;2x6IoMyoRc0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x6IoMyoRc0[/video]

 

Very nice job brother...super cool.

BZ

 

Awsome job, can't say enough about it other then I WANT IT!!!!!
if there are any bike shows in your area be sure to enter that bad boy , you have a 1st place winner for sure there. :thumbsup:

 

Brilliant!

A great first ride video, thank you for posting.

I love the ground crew greeting when you taxi back in from your first sortie!

Many congrats on this build. Very fine work indeed.

 

not bad...........:thumbsup:

 

Nice, the joy of your pit crew put a big smile on my face.

 

congrats and kudos brother. that bike is drop-dead gorgeous, and your very enthusiastic pit crew -- priceless!

 

No matter how amazed I was/am with that bike of yours, nothing better than being welcomed back by your son like that.

 

You know, there may come a day when he won't say 2 words to me in passing, but I'll never forget moments like that, when Dad and his bike were cooler than dinosaurs.

 

Bravo on your bike Hopit! :bravo:

But I completely agree with the others,your "welcomimg commitee" totally stole the show.

 

I hope I never have a daughter. :tongue: LOL.

I agree that the best part was seeing that greeting. Really awesome video.

I Was excited when I saw it on my You Tube Home Page

 

After seeing the vid I wanted to post the same thing that everyone else did, bike is great, but the kid rocked. Be safe out there.

 

Nice...that kid will be twice as excited 25 years from now when dad finally hand him the keys. Outstanding work Hopit.

 

Too true...my son thinks I am so fast at the track. I love his distorted take on reality

BZ

 

Very nice Hopit.

 

I guess this means the Banzi paint job is up for grabs now..........

truly a work of art my friend.......and having a young one to greet you like that is truly awesome... my four year old greeted me with the same enthusiasm when I got home from Longs BBQ.... I hadn't seen in three days. Plus she knew I broke my motorcycle. even so awesome build.....

do you want to do that to an 86 700?

 

Great lookin' bike. Top effort. ENJOY!!

 

Awesome! Just Awesome! That thing looks beautiful now that it's all finished and I love the sound! Congrats!!!!!

 

Way to go, Kel! Not a painter, welder, or glasser-
I don't believe ya.
Really enjoyed your vids,
Thanks-

Mac