dallasb Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Been a while since I've been on here, but I am now onto my 3rd VFR, but this one is a custom build, a 4th gen The build video is posted on Youtube Yes it has 110k miles, yes I bought it almost running for $400 Some would say I ruined it, but I say I revived it, as it was near death before the build. What do you think? Did any of you buy my Two Bro exhaust off ebay? Ha! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelman Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 since you asked........ it looks terrible, your design credentials are woefully lacking, and i don't see even one original idea, just copies of other guys' trendy mistakes. ( few here will criticize your efforts since they don't want to appear unfriendly, no concern for me.) there is no visual balance of masses front/rear i wouldn't even consider riding a bike that fugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted August 17, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2022 I'm happy for you to ride it! 😸 Ciao, JZH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted August 18, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted August 18, 2022 At least you will not see another one like yours. Unique in all respects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted August 19, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted August 19, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 10:01 AM, squirrelman said: since you asked........ it looks terrible, your design credentials are woefully lacking, and i don't see even one original idea, just copies of other guys' trendy mistakes. ( few here will criticize your efforts since they don't want to appear unfriendly, no concern for me.) there is no visual balance of masses front/rear i wouldn't even consider riding a bike that fugly. What are you really trying to say Squirrelman??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted August 19, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted August 19, 2022 At least he was honest. For me, it isn't my cup of tea but it's your work and you wouldn't do something you didn't like. Anyone who puts their efforts into reviving an old and ill-maintained VFR should be applauded so well done m8. Enjoy your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Nice job bringing that VFR back! 👍 As @Skids said, it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but that looks like it would be a blast to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Throw some TKC80's on it and go dual sporting.😀 I bet the video production was about as much work as the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted August 19, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted August 19, 2022 As a rider of a certain age, I was around when lots of cool Hondas (and other brands) were released, and personally I think they had iconic styling. I'm all in favour of a decent resto-mod of suspension and brakes (Captain 80s, take a bow) but the idea of hacking off fairings and subframes and fabricating minimalist bits to make up for that has no appeal to me. Maybe when the zombie apocalypse hits I will change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Me Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I dig the paint job/ theme! Not my cup of tea, but looks interesting and must be a blast to ride David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasb Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 3:01 PM, squirrelman said: since you asked........ it looks terrible, your design credentials are woefully lacking, and i don't see even one original idea, just copies of other guys' trendy mistakes. ( few here will criticize your efforts since they don't want to appear unfriendly, no concern for me.) there is no visual balance of masses front/rear i wouldn't even consider riding a bike that fugly. Well, I asked, thanks for the honest reply, sure it's not your cup of tea. When the budget is supposed to be low, I won't have super-extra-cool things, but wait, more cool builds are coming. I love VFR's, my last one was an '02 that I put 70K on, very different than this one. I saved it from the scrap yard, and I enjoyed building it, thanks for watching anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasb Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Thanks for the positive and negative comments either way guys, it helps for the next builds. I've always thought that the guys on here can be honest without using 4 letter words, and it proved still true, a good community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgenred Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Checkin out your youtube link. Looks good fighter style. I think anyone has ideas on how they would like things to look. You stayed within a budget, thats a kudos in my book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted August 27, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted August 27, 2022 18 hours ago, dallasb said: Thanks for the positive and negative comments either way guys, it helps for the next builds. I've always thought that the guys on here can be honest without using 4 letter words, and it proved still true, a good community. It’s a bit like art or sculpture. Some like pieces, some don’t. It’s not my cup of tea, but given the $577 price tag, you’ve done well. You could give it a fancy name and sell it to a gallery, for millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted August 28, 2022 Member Contributer Share Posted August 28, 2022 14 hours ago, VFR78 said: It’s a bit like art or sculpture. Some like pieces, some don’t. It’s not my cup of tea, but given the $577 price tag, you’ve done well. You could give it a fancy name and sell it to a gallery, for millions. Nah, for that kind of ridiculous payoff he needs to take a digital photo of it, destroy the bike and make an NFT out of it... Ciao, JZH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoyer Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Customs are customs, build to suit what you want or can. It doesn’t have to and will never fit everyone’s taste but that’s the freedoms we all have, we have choices!!! Bottom line in my book, you have very little $$ invested, it’s a bike that very well would have been scrap / parts, you’ve given it a bit more life to live, ride it, enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR750 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Squirrelman was pretty blunt, but I somehow doubt that he watched your video. Can’t say as I like the actual design much, but I appreciate the time and effort that was required. I think it would have looked better without the shark pieces on the side. For the actual cost of the build I think you did an excellent job. I enjoyed your video. I’d be interested in seeing a more conventional looking custom build should you do one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RossR Posted May 24, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted May 24, 2023 Coming here late. I watched your video. Nicely filmed and presented with a lot of enthusiasm. 226,130 views and lots of positive comments. A LOT of people liked what you did and I'm sure that you inspired a few to do something like this. Loved your DIY 'on the bike lathe' 😀 A Street Fighter For $577 ! Dude, you need to be congratulated for that and for saving a VFR from the wreckers. You obviously had Helluva lot of fun with the project and that's what matters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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