Honda RC51 | SP1 OEM Restore Part 1

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At last! Behold! I've managed to get my a$$ in gear and wrap up the first part of my beloved 2001 RC51 Sp1 restore. The RVT1000R (VTR1000 SP1) is truly a special homologation machine from the boys and girls at Honda. Although in pretty good shape for her age there were some minor issues & chinks in the 'ol armor. Even a couple items that needed to be fabricated. The perfect cure for that winter hibernation sensation.
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  • @anthonymcfarlane3014
    @anthonymcfarlane30143 жыл бұрын

    Being an RC51 owner and lover, you sir have my full attention.

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    ...much more to come!

  • @anthonymcfarlane3014

    @anthonymcfarlane3014

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer counting on more content . We're all watching , were out there brother

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeehaw! Lucky for you I can’t seem to help myself... love makin this stuff!

  • @LuisMartinez-wp9nm
    @LuisMartinez-wp9nm3 жыл бұрын

    your rc51 is beautiful, thanks for your videos I love them

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, I love making ‘em! As for the RC51... will never sell her!

  • @oscarcazabonnet3366
    @oscarcazabonnet33665 ай бұрын

    I love mine going on almost 24 years best bike ever

  • @CarpeDiem_-
    @CarpeDiem_-3 жыл бұрын

    Having owned one for 15 years, I've literally just sold my 2000 SP-1 (it was collected half an hour ago!). Why am I now watching KZread vids of them!?!?! Is there a regret creeping in!? Hmm

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Coincidence, I think not... but have you had a SP-2? Hmm ;p

  • @CarpeDiem_-

    @CarpeDiem_-

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer hmm indeed! Ahhh Don't get me thinking about them!! Lovely machines...

  • @tomodachinko5283
    @tomodachinko52836 ай бұрын

    Nice job! good work on the tail! keep it coming!!❤

  • @aaronjohnston7066
    @aaronjohnston70662 жыл бұрын

    As someone looking to find an RC51 as its been my dream bike this video was amazing. Also your editing skills are another level. Keep up the amazing videos!

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Keep yer eyes open and you’ll find one… you won’t be disappointed.

  • @mmotorcycles9497
    @mmotorcycles94973 жыл бұрын

    Good deal on the mud guard looks great. I know I’ve chopped up everyone I came across when I was younger now I’m always looking for undamaged ones for my restorations.

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yeah me too... now a bike’s unique if it isn’t chopped. I know a guy who just started re-manufacturing OEM ones. Will be interesting to see!

  • @LifeOfMikeChannel
    @LifeOfMikeChannel3 жыл бұрын

    The quality of your edits is amazing! I'm looking forward to the next installment in your series. I rebuilt an RC51 on my channel as well that was covered in Rhino Liner...boy was that stuff a mess. Not quite back to OEM, but it was a fun project indeed! Good luck, and I am excited to see more of your content!

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude, appreciate it! Oooh Rhino liner’s a killer... bet even airplane-paint stripper doesn’t touch that stuff!

  • @BrettJoy
    @BrettJoy3 жыл бұрын

    So good 👌🏼😎

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, gets me through the winter!

  • @matttriestodothings
    @matttriestodothings3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Thanks for making it!

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Matt!

  • @matttriestodothings

    @matttriestodothings

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer You're doing a damn good job convincing me I need an RC51 in my life. I sold one bike earlier this month, and just need to get rid of one more to make enough space... then I need to keep my eyes peeled! I'd been really considering either a VF1000 someday because I have a VF500F and adore it, but think it would be neat to have something with gear driven cams. But at that rate... why not just go for broke and find an RC51. I love the creatures hiding under the kimono at 1:55! You've got some of the most fun edits I've seen on bike vids. Cheers.

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    What can I say... they are truly great bikes and actually just starting to appreciate in value right now. I had a lead on a ‘04 but lost out ‘cause shipping would have been over $2k. East to West coast. Oh well, there’s something to be said for the SP1... I just love it. VF’s are great too, VF1000R even better and definitely going to be harder to find over the next 10 years. I need to save up for a bigger garage! Those creepy little guys are from some kids show... just bananas man

  • @matttriestodothings

    @matttriestodothings

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer bigger garage seems to be the universal answer to every motorcycle enthusiasts' problem! That whole correct number of bikes = n+1 keeps catching us all off guard. Anyway, I appreciate your sharing the story of your bikes and the vids. I can't imagine they're quick to put together with your level of detail. But hey, when everything is electric and self driving, and we're all plugged into the grid and dosed with soma... We've got these to turn back to. And Im sick of scraping 38 year old rubber gaskets trying to revive another VF500F which is why I'm leaning towards something only 2 decades old as the next project 😂

  • @robertomalone3930
    @robertomalone39303 жыл бұрын

    Hi, i bought SP1. I'm owner since 3 months. I rebuild rear fender like you. I hope you will post part 2 soon. And i have same VFR 750 like you. I'm from France. Bye ✌️

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, happy trails dude! Busy as all hell this summer but working on part 2!

  • @robertomalone3930

    @robertomalone3930

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer great. I'm glad to read this. Good luck for all. ✌️

  • @robertomalone3930

    @robertomalone3930

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, thanks for part 2, very very good job. I have finish mine this winter. kzread.infod2N2haJgp34?feature=share Regards ✌️

  • @chanochristoffersen7272
    @chanochristoffersen72722 жыл бұрын

    We need a part 2 sir!

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hear ya! It pains my heart-parts to not have time these days but I'll get back on it again I PROMISE!

  • @TheOriginalCoda
    @TheOriginalCoda2 жыл бұрын

    I've watched all your videos and now I'm disappointed. Cos there aren't any more! The quality of your video work and editing is amazing, the sense of humour is perfect, and the content is beautiful. Why do you have only 750 subs? (I am 750/750 lol). I'd love to see more RC-51 videos, and also if you can, the VFR1000, it looks like an amazing bike.

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, appreciate the patronage! Yeah the VF’s pretty special but hasn’t run in a couple years so the carbs will have to get man-handled before heading out. Luckily (like a swift kick in the wedding vegetables) life’s getting less busy with the economy in the toilet so I’ll make some time for more vids!

  • @TheOriginalCoda

    @TheOriginalCoda

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer Ace, I can't wait!

  • @barrymoore7043
    @barrymoore70432 жыл бұрын

    more videos of your rc51 please!!

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ask and yea shall receive! Just not now;) I’m workin on it!

  • @chanochristoffersen7272
    @chanochristoffersen72723 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Skilled work, good humor and very cool bikes! (own a RC36-2 myself)

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude! RC36-2 is on the best... you sir, have good taste

  • @chanochristoffersen7272

    @chanochristoffersen7272

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer please do a film on your VF1000R too 👌🏻😃

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now that was a more interesting ($$$) frame-up rebuild!

  • @chanochristoffersen7272

    @chanochristoffersen7272

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer doesn't necessarily have to be a rebuild, just a good ride and perhaps a little photosession like you did with the Blade 👍🏻 would be cool "occifer" 🤣

  • @chanochristoffersen7272

    @chanochristoffersen7272

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer doesn't necessarily have to be a rebuild, just a good ride and perhaps a little photosession like you did with the Blade 👍🏻 would be cool "occifer" 🤣

  • @WordOfTheDay
    @WordOfTheDay3 жыл бұрын

    Very excited to see this project after your fantastic work on the Fireblade. How do you find using the wooden table? Personally, I'm on the fence over buying a hydraulic lift or just putting together something like the table that you use. I'm limited on space so thinking that it might be better for me to have a bespoke table the exact size that I need. Thanks.

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I'm super happy with my table... the thing is you can store tons of parts and bits underneath the table so you actually end up with more space than before pulling the bike up. Which is the only draw back. Ye have to get 'er up on the bench every time. No problem if it's running but can be a pain if you're halfway through and feel the need to pressure wash or something.

  • @robert100xx
    @robert100xx Жыл бұрын

    Being an RC51 Nicky Hayden race rep owner ( the only NH race rep in UK) I found the riffs and other distractions too much to deal with.

  • @yoshi4777
    @yoshi47773 жыл бұрын

    🇨🇵😋 Honda SP1 🥰

  • @thulsadoom2567
    @thulsadoom25673 жыл бұрын

    Great videos sir! Can´t wait for more! After 20 years now i bought a nearly new SP1 too and this is the bike i ever wanted! Forget all the new s**t modern toy bikes with all kind of integrated supports for losers... This is a pure and raw motorcycle for men with two huge juicy testicles!!!

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats! Truly a special beast. Easy on the double clutch ;p

  • @stevy22530
    @stevy225303 жыл бұрын

    more videos please !

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    You betcha! Can't seem to stop myself... and it's a great reason TO BUY MORE BIKES!

  • @DuffsterZ
    @DuffsterZ3 жыл бұрын

    Need to remake my tail guard for my 95 900RR

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah man, CBR 1100XX blackbird is the same shape on the bottom half. I know a guy who started making OEM under-tails for the SP1, maybe one day he’ll do Fireblades too!

  • @DuffsterZ

    @DuffsterZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@counter-steer don’t know that I ever saw the VFR on your vids (maybe I should watch more) but watched ALL the 900RR ones. I’ve got one of them too -90’

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DuffsterZ I absolutely love my VFR 750 F2 dude... I’m lucky enough to have a near mint ‘95.

  • @grunhilde6778
    @grunhilde67782 жыл бұрын

    No more?

  • @counter-steer

    @counter-steer

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s in the works! Life got hella crazy busy…

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