Member Contributer unbalanced Posted July 15, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ok, you obviously have not posted enough pics of the garage - is that three lifts? I can't look.... Beautiful job BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ok, you obviously have not posted enough pics of the garage - is that three lifts? I can't look.... Beautiful job BTW! Yes three lifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Looks great. Now go get it dirty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Looks great. Now go get it dirty!! Going to try and get it inspected this week, its killing me having it sit there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Beautiful Bike! Almost makes me really want to Buy the '85 VF1000 that is on CL here locally, Down to $600.00 last I looked. But I truelly can't afford to spend my money on yet another project! Ride Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Beautiful Bike! Almost makes me really want to Buy the '85 VF1000 that is on CL here locally, Down to $600.00 last I looked. But I truelly can't afford to spend my money on yet another project! Ride Safe Can you post the listing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Will do so when I get home tonite. Edit: Here is the CL ad you requested: http://louisville.craigslist.org/mcy/3133619518.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted July 20, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2012 Haven't been home for a few weeks, over in Italy for the GP race. Bike looks fantastic!! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Haven't been home for a few weeks, over in Italy for the GP race. Bike looks fantastic!! Nice job! Thanks Kel However nothing close to your skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Great project! Turns out werry nice looking in every detail. I do have to say I like the twin headlight look better, but thats a taste thing. A 1KR is a 1KR anyway, one of the best looking bikes out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Talk about envey at every level!!! Superb restoration and documentation on the VF1Kr and kudos on the new shop as well. In addition, you've managed to own/restore several of my all time favorite bikes that would be in my own collection too- GS700ES, Nighthawk S ('85 blue/black my fav), CB1100F, very trick. Well done. It's the patience that some people possess that I'm evenious of most. I try to have patience with projects, but it just takes too long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Talk about envey at every level!!! Superb restoration and documentation on the VF1Kr and kudos on the new shop as well. In addition, you've managed to own/restore several of my all time favorite bikes that would be in my own collection too- GS700ES, Nighthawk S ('85 blue/black my fav), CB1100F, very trick.Well done. It's the patience that some people possess that I'm evenious of most. I try to have patience with projects, but it just takes too long! Kind of late to this post but many thanks for the kind words Recent photo,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 I was able to get out and really ride this thing last weekend. The new suspension made a world of difference.. I am always taken back by how fast the old girls really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted May 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 8, 2013 What a great bike and good to know that is being ridden. Old bikes (especially bikes with this much time and L$VE invested) can be seen as too _____ (fill in the blank) to be properly enjoyed. I had to go back and read this entire thread again...I think that makes four or five times now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted May 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have a real late question on the Sonic springs you used, I purchased the same and received a PVC pipe for the spacer to be cut to fit. Is this what you used too? Just curious. BTW that bike is AWESOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I have a real late question on the Sonic springs you used, I purchased the same and received a PVC pipe for the spacer to be cut to fit. Is this what you used too? Just curious. BTW that bike is AWESOME!! Yes if you have any questions you can email Rich at SS and he will return your email promptly Thanks..had it out this eve what a hoot! Thinking on replacing the stock windscreen, its a little rough. Anyone provide any direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted June 7, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 7, 2013 I found this site for windscreens, I have not bought one yet so no clue as to quality but it is German! http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/mra_motorcycle_screens.html And I think everyone here will recognize the bike they used for the VF1000R Thumbnail image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86VF1000R Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Looks incredible, hoping to do something similar if not quite as meticulous this winter. Did Larry clear over all the decals? And was that standard from the factory or were the decals on top of the clear (if they used it at all?) great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted August 28, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 28, 2013 Recieved my modded CBR 600 replacement rear shock today...Kudos to Jamie! Is it just me or are those extensions 2 seperate parts bolted to the shock ? How will you stop them bending around the bolt point ? That is NOT a repalcement for the shock on the left. The extended piece needs to be a solid link to the shock core, i.e. obe piece or designed in such a way that it acts as one piece. That looks like it will bend in the middle like a knee joint ! Ignore me, just read the rest of the post & saw you swapped the shock for a proper one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86VF1000R Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Looks like this bike is up for auction right now.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/161192179081?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburns2421 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Does anyone know if it sold and for how much? IIRC the first auction the bidding was up to $6600 and ended without the reserve met. Relisting had a buy it now of $7500 and starting bid of $6500 but zero bids when it ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2014 It looks like it did not sell. Even with the awesome front fork brace ................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Bike sold on the second auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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