Newbie on a Honda 750VF Interceptor

[ledzep12184]

Alright, couple of questions...

Got a bike a couple of weeks ago, since have taken a MSF course, passed it with semi-flying colors. I got home and found that my big old 750 was not as easy to yank around as a Kawi 250. It just always seems like its trying to get away from me and the steering seems heavy and hard to press on. Will this every get better?

Also the bike is old, and smells slightly burnt when running... is this typical? coolant and oil levels are good. From all I can tell it runs as well as anything thats 24 years old.

[ceemes]

Alright, couple of questions...

Got a bike a couple of weeks ago, since have taken a MSF course, passed it with semi-flying colors. I got home and found that my big old 750 was not as easy to yank around as a Kawi 250. It just always seems like its trying to get away from me and the steering seems heavy and hard to press on. Will this every get better?

Also the bike is old, and smells slightly burnt when running... is this typical? coolant and oil levels are good. From all I can tell it runs as well as anything thats 24 years old.

Even a 24 year old 750 Interceptor isn't what anyone would call a beginners bike. Sounds like you jump straight off a Shetland Pony and on to the back of a retired Thoroughbred Kentucky Derby contender with major attitude.

Strongly suggest you either park the beast for a season and look for a good used starter bike, or it that is not an option, then treat your 750 with all the respect it is due and take real slow and easy until you come to terms with its power and handling envelope.....otherwise it gonna turn around and bite you on your arse big time.

[ledzep12184]

Alright, couple of questions...

Got a bike a couple of weeks ago, since have taken a MSF course, passed it with semi-flying colors. I got home and found that my big old 750 was not as easy to yank around as a Kawi 250. It just always seems like its trying to get away from me and the steering seems heavy and hard to press on. Will this every get better?

Also the bike is old, and smells slightly burnt when running... is this typical? coolant and oil levels are good. From all I can tell it runs as well as anything thats 24 years old.

Even a 24 year old 750 Interceptor isn't what anyone would call a beginners bike. Sounds like you jump straight off a Shetland Pony and on to the back of a retired Thoroughbred Kentucky Derby contender with major attitude.

Strongly suggest you either park the beast for a season and look for a good used starter bike, or it that is not an option, then treat your 750 with all the respect it is due and take real slow and easy until you come to terms with its power and handling envelope.....otherwise it gonna turn around and bite you on your arse big time.

yeah lol I was afraid someone would state the truth

[ceemes]

Alright, couple of questions...

Got a bike a couple of weeks ago, since have taken a MSF course, passed it with semi-flying colors. I got home and found that my big old 750 was not as easy to yank around as a Kawi 250. It just always seems like its trying to get away from me and the steering seems heavy and hard to press on. Will this every get better?

Also the bike is old, and smells slightly burnt when running... is this typical? coolant and oil levels are good. From all I can tell it runs as well as anything thats 24 years old.

Even a 24 year old 750 Interceptor isn't what anyone would call a beginners bike. Sounds like you jump straight off a Shetland Pony and on to the back of a retired Thoroughbred Kentucky Derby contender with major attitude.

Strongly suggest you either park the beast for a season and look for a good used starter bike, or it that is not an option, then treat your 750 with all the respect it is due and take real slow and easy until you come to terms with its power and handling envelope.....otherwise it gonna turn around and bite you on your arse big time.

yeah, I am kinda evil that way
yeah lol I was afraid someone would state the truth

ya, I'm kinda evil that way

[ANDS!]

I had a VF500 for a first bike; no idea what the 750 is putting out. Just don't be stupid with it. But yea, lighter bikes build up much more confidence, as you feel like you're controlling it and not the other way around.

Doubt anything is "burning" - just the way a working machine should smell when its using its internal fluids - I like that smell.