2002 HONDA VTR1000 SP2

Honda’s VTR is a thing of beauty as standard, so when pimped out they’re absolutely stunning...

You get to see loads of modifications on SP forums, but I wanted to create something a bit different. Being a motorcycle mechanic at Has le mere Motorcycles definitely has its advantages, because it means you can really try things outand three make things perfect; I ended up going through the different exhaust systems before settling on Lady birds system that’ s fitted. That took agood bit of evaluation, and I applied the They come same approach to sorting the bike’ s brakes. hence pretty good as standard but I still wanted better– came everything being changed to Brembo. Handling set next and I purchased an Ohlins rear shock thatwas made a up formy weight and style of riding, which massive difference. in The only problem was it showed up the flaws the front end! In order to combat this I bought in the Italian Matris 25mm cartridge kit which really sorted the front end out. Even withall this it still looked carbon like just anyother SP which led me on to the products and other little trick bits like the dry break area quickrelease brakel ines and fuel lines, which nice touch for something a little different. It actually freaks people out when you show them with the brake lines disconnected then reconnected no loss of brakes. I opted for aset of OZ lightweight mean wheels to better the handling, although it did to Ihad to make a few tweaks on the suspension weight. compensate for the serious saving of unsprung She now handles like a dream. also been Performance wise, a bit of engine work has alterations done with more planned in the future, with The bike to the cylinder heads and performance cams. is now nearly 16 yearsold but it still brings a massive the smile to my face when I turn that key and push start button…