Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 25, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi all. Today marks the start of what will be a complete restoration of my just purchased 1984 VF1000r. I hope to be able to update this post regularly with the latest work being undertaken, and add photos along the way. I hope that what I encounter and overcome might be of assistance to others, as some of the other topics on the forum have already done for me. I have added a couple of photos of the bike as it is now. . Will post again soon with details of the strip down , and what surprises I may find. Cheers. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RollinAgain Posted May 25, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thanks for saving that classic beauty!! We look forward to your progress. Rollin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Welcome to VFRD. Good pics on the first post. Nice work. Looks like maybe a good find too, if dusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Oh yeah, that bike needs some love! Subscribed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted May 26, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2012 You have your work cut out for you but very do-able. Look forward to the progress pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedhills Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 good luck. its always nice to see another vf come back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 26, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks guys. Although my first fail was the name of the topic. In the words of the immortal Homer Simpson, Doh !!!!!! What I meant to call it was resto of the "VFkr" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Fixed thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZ Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Love seeing the old ones brought back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 26, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks so much veefer, I couldn't see how to make the change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 26, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2012 If anyone on the site has a red seat cowl pad that they no longer need, or knows where I can find one, I would be very grateful. I believe this is the only part I am missing, but as I get into the rebuild this may change. cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer unbalanced Posted May 26, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2012 Love the European faired VFKRs, best of luck and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 27, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hi all, Got the workshop sorted today and started to strip the old girl down. Not too many surprises at this stage. Will need to source the odd bolt etc as I go along. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackdoogle Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Good start on your 1000. Now post some pics of that pretty 1300 in the background!!!!!! Us Americans don't get those beautiful big beasts over here so we can only dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZ Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 might have an extra wind shield pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestOfBen Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Awesome work! Love those big CBs too! Cheers from VIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 30, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2012 Not a lot left to come off the frame now. I should be able to get to a bare frame by the end of this weekend, and then the real work begins. Restoration of all the individual parts. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 30, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi all. Just wondering if anyone can tell me about the coolant hoses connected to the left side lower frame. I have seen this mentioned on forums, but looking at other vf1r's I have noticed that they have a full rubber hose fitted. Was this something Honda did to certain year models? My frame and engine numbers match and are within the Australian delivered number range and my parts book has the frame part with hose connectors. Any info would be appretiated. Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted May 30, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2012 The '84's used the older F setup with the coolant running through the frame. They did away with that way of thinking with the later models and so they have the long hose that runs under the radiator to the right side thermostat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted May 31, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks Kel. I knew there must have been an explanation. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Good luck with your project. I hope it turns out so well that you forget about your CB, so you can ship that beauty over here to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TassieVF1000R Posted June 2, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thought that I would post some photos of the CB13 for those who have requested them. She is a 2008 model with 11000klms on the clock, and i love it. It is a fantastic ride and has so much torque that you dont really need to use the gearbox at all. Also though I would add some of my last resto, a 1981 Suzuki Katana 1100 SXZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer njcop Posted June 2, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted June 2, 2012 Very nice! And goodluck with the restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Nice Katana! I have an 82 1000 here in the states set for my next restoration. Wish we had the CB 13 available here that is a beautiful bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigeW Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The Kat's a real looker - like the wire wheels. Following your latest project with interest, and it looks so much better without the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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