PirateRiderBen Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Because who doesn't need another project right? So here she is! A 1999 VFR 800, 28xxx miles. Been down twice, once at 50, and once at 80 on the highway. Fella lived to tell about it too. Story goes he adapted a baby and his Finace wanted bike gone for obvious reason. Anyways, I ride it around a parking lot, it started and drives straight, looks straight. Seems to be fine. It needs everything done though. Fluids, filters, oil, lights, all the plastics, and so on. The tail light, the gauges, and the gas tank are about the only things that are salvageable. Oh the title is clean too. Never went to the insurance company when he wrecked. Oh yeah, Sargent seat and Erion slip on came on it too. Exhaust sounds nice! All this fun for only 1000$! And yes, she will be a Tmac, but... May not be much to look at. Hey if you check the wanted add in classifieds you'll see my list of must have parts to get this baby road ready. Hope you guys follow along! Here's the photos and a short video (if it works!) trim.663D648D-5971-490D-90C7-995B3E7A0BEA.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 She looks like it has been a hard life. Can't wait to see what you do with her. There is a 4th gen near me in about that condition for the same money. If I had any kind of time, I'd love to build something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted February 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2016 Looks like a perfect candidate for a SebSpeed clutch window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Nice. Keep the pictures coming. This is what I love about this bike. Mine was an unloved one, the more I work on it, the more enjoyment I get from fixing bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I've been wanting to build a 5th gen naked... let me know if you decide to pass on finishing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'll let you drool on it a little at Tmac. I pan to hang on to her though and do a full restoration. -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I won't be there this year, but good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Love to see 5th gens resurrected. Looking forward to this build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zoomzoom Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Looks like a perfect candidate for a SebSpeed clutch window! Perhaps a polished pressure plate glistening away beneath the window. LOL. Definitely needs the Sebspeed Clutch cover treatment. Looks like a fun project and like Sweeper said, "If only we had the time." I too would love to do a project at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Man, I love to see a 5th gen resurrected. You've got your work cut out for you, but hey, it runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kebrider Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 I believe i still have a 5th gen left side fairing in the attic. I will take a look later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I believe i still have a 5th gen left side fairing in the attic. I will take a look later today. Thanks my friend! So far it's looking good, I've collected or am working on collecting: Brake discs Bar ends Levers Foot pedal and shifter I really need to track down a headlight and some turn signals. -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Good luck on the headlight, been looking for a used one for months to do a projector beam mod. I'm not going to shell out almost $400 for new so I can hack it to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer adeyren Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Good luck on the headlight, been looking for a used one for months to do a projector beam mod. I'm not going to shell out almost $400 for new so I can hack it to pieces. Trying to find a 2nd hand 5th gen headlight is like looking for rocking horse shit. Been looking over here for one the last three months. Loads of VTec ones but no 5th gen. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 My guess is that with the 6th gen, you will usually get one headlight to survive a crash. Since the 5th wraps around both sides, there is better chance of destruction in a low side. I actually don't care if the plastic is broken, just as long as the back is intact. Without actually looking, I would guess the headlight on PRB's bike would work actually work well for my purposes since my clear part is fine. I just want to be able to switch back if I hate the projector beams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 My guess is that with the 6th gen, you will usually get one headlight to survive a crash. Since the 5th wraps around both sides, there is better chance of destruction in a low side. I actually don't care if the plastic is broken, just as long as the back is intact. Without actually looking, I would guess the headlight on PRB's bike would work actually work well for my purposes since my clear part is fine. I just want to be able to switch back if I hate the projector beams The inside frame of my headlight is broken too. It took the impact from one of the crashes id say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Guess you should just sell that bad boy to me, I will make my own headlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Pulled the fairings, mirrors and windscreen off today. As you can see the left side radiator has a little, uhhhh, wear and tear. But she doesn't overheat and it doesn't leak. Fairing mounting brackets are bent and broken, but that was expected. The left side fairing was attached entirely with zip ties. Tomorrow I'll be pulling the nose cowl, the headers and exhaust. Sandblasting the headers and powder coating them high temp black, and I'll probably strip the Erion pipe down and re powder it as well. Not exactly sure yet. I've got a buddy who has a buddy with a CNC machine so I'm thinking about removing the Erion racing label and getting a plate cut out with the VFR logo in the font similar to the sticker on the fairing, then attaching it back to the muffler. I'm also gonna pull the wheels off and polish them back up and clean the black section up as well. If I have time I may start draining and flushing fluids and do the oil as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted February 21, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've seen bikes in better condition broken for parts. It's great you're saving this one. Looks like it found a good home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've got a front guard, brake discs and levers. Also got rads and a vtr fan if you want em. Post will be from Aus, but since our dollar is low, it'll still be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Anyone have a front subframe that isn't damaged or bent? Mines torqued in a couple places just enough it's throwing the alignment off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Yeah, on the shelf at the Honda warehouse. Lol! Bend it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's pretty twisted. I'm not sure if I can get it bent back enough to get it to all align properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've got one of those too. I'll have a look at my front fender and the front subframe when i get home tonight. I bought an undamaged VFR to streetfighter, so they are both in pretty good nick for parts that came off a bike with 150000ks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 That would be great keef! Looking forward to hearing from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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