Member Contributer Kel Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 I told myself no new projects for awhile. I don't even know why I was looking but came across an ad for 3 R's. One '86 that runs and 2 '85's, one supposedly runs. Also included was a ton of spare parts. I called the guy to make sure it wasn't a typo. Before I could fully understand what was happening, I was on my way for a 2 hour ride with trailer in tow. How many R's fit in a 5x10 trailer? Exactly 3. I almost didn't have room for everything. A lot of body parts, some rough, some ok.(I'm amazed at the money people on Ebay are asking for rashed R panels) A clean tank. 2 sets of carbs. A really nice stock exhaust.(1 bike has a set of Yoshi slipons that will clean up nicely). A nice red seat along with a black one. Clean gauges with 4100 miles on it. A straight rear wheel. Clean radiators. Really nice turn signals that look like they were removed when new. Boxes of other stuff, new fork seals, new starter rebuild kit, etc. There's so much to go through, I don't even know what all's there. The guy kept remembering stuff while we were loading and running off somewhere to find it. History will decide if it was a killer deal at $1500 but I'm fairly sure today that I'm psyched. I bet the right buyer would snag the '86 as she sits for $1500 but I'm going to go through her an bring it back to as close to factory fresh as possible if not a good daily rider. The 2 '85's should make 1 good one. Not sure if that will be stock or a mild resto-mod. Anyway, I'm off to inventory the rest of the haul. Quick vid of the '86 running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 MBD. No one wants a cure (except the wives). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 subscribed and got my pop corn ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Now that's a deal! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 Listening to that thing run really reminds me how unique the V4 sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted July 22, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 Listening to that thing run really reminds me how unique the V4 sounds. Yeah...and how stupid loud my other R is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 That's not a project. That's at least 3 or 4 projects. But for $1500... Project time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 That's not a project. That's at least 3 or 4 projects. But for $1500... Project time. Makes me feel like I've found my long lost brother.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 Holy $hit what a buy. Now if it shifts ok ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted July 23, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 That's not a project. That's at least 3 or 4 projects. But for $1500... Project time. Makes me feel like I've found my long lost brother.. Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I just wanna ride. All my projects lately are house, or yard. You don't want to read about my scary closet to pantry project. Or the garage, or.... The 5 year mission..... I do like to read about someone elses bike project though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Wow, major score! You're gonna do good with that. I like the idea of a stock resto job. And especially using the 86 because of the dual headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 "Good lord, what have I done?" You have done well, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 what lamp?? Nice score. Project time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grilldemon Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sweet deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 since you have 3.. you are now legally required to mod one to the max. a la kell and toms vfr1000rs i have a few bits for you if you want, just pay shipping shipping... but looks like you dont need anything.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 Your garage looks like a Honda dealer service department from the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 since you have 3.. you are now legally required to mod one to the max. a la kell and toms vfr1000rs i have a few bits for you if you want to shipping... bur looks like you dont need anything.. Erm, that IS Kel that's posting. Did you see his incredible RVF1000R in the background? I knew you were deaf there brother, but the blind thing is a new development! Better get that checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spinalator Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 If you parted them out on EBay you would make 10 Grand, but I am sure what you will mold from that pile of parts will be much more priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 since you have 3.. you are now legally required to mod one to the max. a la kell and toms vfr1000rs i have a few bits for you if you want to shipping... bur looks like you dont need anything.. Erm, that IS Kel that's posting. Did you see his incredible RVF1000R in the background? I knew you were deaf there brother, but the blind thing is a new development! Better get that checked. whoops! was distracted by all the bike porn.. all those naked bikes with their clothes off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000RS Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 Haha! Looks like fun Kel ! You have more bike ambition than I do at this point. I`ll watch this round. Let me know if you need anything, but I doubt there is anything you don`t have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted July 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp! . Sigh. Okay. But if you don't pick me up at the bus stop, I'm telling mom where you're hiding the bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted July 23, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 23, 2013 Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp! . Sigh. Okay. But if you don't pick me up at the bus stop, I'm telling mom where you're hiding the bikes. Tell mom where the bikes are hidden and I'll punch you in the arm and tell dad you've been in his Playboy drawer.......again. Haha! Looks like fun Kel ! You have more bike ambition than I do at this point. I`ll watch this round. Let me know if you need anything, but I doubt there is anything you don`t have. I don't about ambition, I really was looking forward to no bike work for a while. A buddy of mine is turning 50 in a few years and I was hoping to do a full restore on his R behind his back as a gift from his wife, but that wasn't going to be till spring. Now I've got to get things organized so I can get a car in that side of the garage for winter. Don't know where everything's going to go. You've been quiet lately. I just assumed you were knee deep in something top secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx113 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp! . Sigh. Okay. But if you don't pick me up at the bus stop, I'm telling mom where you're hiding the bikes. Tell mom where the bikes are hidden and I'll punch you in the arm and tell dad you've been in his Playboy drawer.......again. Haha! Looks like fun Kel ! You have more bike ambition than I do at this point. I`ll watch this round. Let me know if you need anything, but I doubt there is anything you don`t have. I don't about ambition, I really was looking forward to no bike work for a while. A buddy of mine is turning 50 in a few years and I was hoping to do a full restore on his R behind his back as a gift from his wife, but that wasn't going to be till spring. Now I've got to get things organized so I can get a car in that side of the garage for winter. Don't know where everything's going to go. You've been quiet lately. I just assumed you were knee deep in something top secret. I turn 50 in a couple of months. Can I send you one of my R's to restore secretly behind my back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Congrats on the great find, Kel! I love seeing projects like this, but I'll likely never do one myself. I'm not the best DIY mechanic, and I have little time or patience to dive into big projects like this. Maybe someday when I'm older and have more free time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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