Guest rdannat Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I got lucky for $600 picked up a Honda interceptor.. I ride to pick up the bike plastics are in really bad shape. the bike would start with starter fluid. the guy said maybe I should change the gas obviously didn't know much about carburetors. the bike has 55,000 miles with a engine in it that only 5I miles. after he replace the engine it say in his barn for 7 years. he couldn't figure out why adding new gas new spark plugs wouldn't let the bike start normally after sitting for 6 years. took me two hours to get to his house and then I threw it in my parents van. I'm not sure if I'm going to turn into a fighter or just build it back up again either way it's a new to me bike. Pulled the carbs and fired the old girl up this morning, changed fuel, fuel filter, and added some sea foam. She has a slight sluggish feel in mid range but she does idle and over all drive well. Brakes are good. Bought some new rubber that has to be put on Monday and started cleaning the bike up to see what else is needed. I'm am stoked that I have a fully functional VFR. I figured for 6 hundred why not get a whole bike instead of just a single sided swing arm. I am also impressed that I got the carbs cleaned on the first run. They where a Bitch to get out and clean with pine sol. Took it for several loops stood the block and the deep mellow tone from the Yoshi exhaust was music to my ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer njcop Posted June 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nice pick up and good luck with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 if you can find the body panels you are missing, please paint it to look like a pearl white 93 those were the best looking VFRs evar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I would but all the plastics a shot cracked damaged. so I put it together well enough that I can ride around. what the plan is to update plastics maybe get a race replica CBR 900 or 1000 and alter the fairings to take the original lights. I also plan on changing the sub frame. Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRad704 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Great find on the bike! Mine started out very similarly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2013 Welcome to VFRD from across the pond Am surprised that the "Oh that 8 spoker is a death trap, let me......" brigade has not already chimed in.... Look up the topics from member Resin here on how to restore panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks for the welcomes. I know how to fix plastics, I just want a clean updated look. I didn't just find a good deal, but I was looking for one of these bikes for the v4 engine and 8 spoke rim. I wanted something to drive as I have 3 project bikes But I also want to ride it as I slowly rebuild and change things. Then do the bigger jobs in the winter, i.e. paint, clean, exhaust, etc. I have a fzr 1000 street fighter, 81 shadow in pieces, and a 80 550gs in parts. Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cut down the upper fairing to clean it up, which means I lost the stock blinkers. Had some extra LED so installed them. I then cut down the rear fairing and list the blinkers, so installed LED blinkers and an rc51 led brake light. I also cut down the exhaust and installed a bottle for an over flow while it has no side fairings. I wasn't happy with seeing the back of the sub frame so I tried to black it out. Although it's temporary I wanted it to look a little better while I decide on fairings and subframe. I cut down some plastic laying around and attached it at there points and heat gunned the shape a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted June 25, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2013 good progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mk2davis Posted June 25, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2013 Is your frame polished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Frame was polished by PO. Some report paint and touched up some fairings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FatherX Posted June 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2013 looks like you are having fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Bought these. Waiting for the mail to arrive. Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 30, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2013 Plenty room to raise the exhaust and show off that 8 spoker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 30, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 30, 2013 WOW SWEET !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Rough draft Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Nothing that different than any other body work conversion. Used the old bracket but banged the crap out of it. Had to bend the Speedo up a little. It took a lot of measuring, cutting, etc. when the race kit arrived it was not pre drilled. I have to go back at a later time to fiberglass strengthen some spots. Will shop around for some hid fog lights to install later also. In the mean time I ask using a wave headlight under the fairing. Made a quick 20$ exhaust to open up the tire. It is loud, but gives me the look I want until I find the right exhaust. This took around two full days of working on the bike to get it to this point. I want to ride do the subframe swap will gadget to wait for time and money. In the mean time I raised the angle of subframe around 5 degree, but curing and making holes in upper rail that are a inch or two back. I also cut the seat down to better match fairing and kept part of original side cover for electronics. I am waiting for my windscreen to arrive, the Ebay seller sent me colored bolts, and has not replied to my Paypal dispute yet. Enough talk, here are Sommer pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 7, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 7, 2013 Looks dam good ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted July 7, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yes, very good! Sent from taptalk with spell check and political correctness disabled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thank you for your comments. Appreciated, still have some tidy workto the front and figure out subframe swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spinalator Posted July 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 8, 2013 Looking great so far. Were you thinking high exhaust, or stubby low mount exhaust? It sounds like you are handy enough to play around with mechanical and body work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 You stuffed a motorcycle into your parents van? That is hilariously awesome! I can't believe no one else has commented on that! Good luck on the rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 If you're going to change the front subframe out, the fairing will look more proportional to the rest of the bike if you drop it 3-4 inches, but then you need to sort an alternative headlight arrangement out. Looks great, first time I've seen someone use S1000RR bodywork... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 If you're going to change the front subframe out, the fairing will look more proportional to the rest of the bike if you drop it 3-4 inches, but then you need to sort an alternative headlight arrangement out. Looks great, first time I've seen someone use S1000RR bodywork... Yes, I agree.. First I have to sort out the lights, but now that you mention it, it does need to drop a little. Appreciate the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted July 9, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 9, 2013 Wow, turning out better than I thought with the track plastics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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