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VF750 and VFR800 inc most of the more recent vtec ones (?) suffer from suspension being way too soft unless you weigh 55 kg. I think its the reason so many folk are put off them, underwhelmed by a ride on one.
Gold or YSS cartridge emulator in the front + correct spring.
Correct spring and rebuild of rear stock showa with a little more compression damping. Totally transforms from soggy tourer with weird geometry (because bike is sagged too far in the front and/or rear) and crashy front end into something genuinely brilliant at doing most things for most people.