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Parting out a perfectly good VFR1200: advice needed
jeremyr62 replied to ccrunner's topic in Seventh Generation VFR's
Don't know about over there but over here, Ebay is the first port of call for parts. Breakers use Ebay too. If the US is like Europe, The 1200 is not popular so demand for parts is not that high, yet. It may change as the VFR has received some decent press coverage recently in the UK as a very good value sports tourer, but I doubt it will ever be an in demand bike. The plastics should sell easily enough but you will just have to look at Ebay to see what the going rate is. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Or Kermit through a blender/liquidiser.. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
I tee them up... -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Turning the pavement into a (noisy) garage. you must have very understanding neighbours. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
It is going to be a minter at this rate. I hope you are keeping a count of the hours. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Four bikes and not even a shed to keep any of them in. Addicted you are. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
You could just transplant a Fireblade front end? 😀 -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Well done those men. I hope I can still keep it up at 82. (Riding I mean). -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
See you again at 160934.4 km then. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
What is the last photo showing exactly? Can,t work it out. Some weird oil filter removal tool? Or have you got the horn? -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
A locksmith will have that picked in no time. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
EUR400 sounds like a very fair price for a bike with a spare engine in that condition, assuming the tank and plastics are good. V4 Hondas seem to be forgotten bikes when it comes to the classic bike market. I had the opportunity to read two UK bike mags on a ferry the other day, both dealing with old bikes (Classic motorcycle mechanics and practical sports bikes I think). Full of inline fours from the 70s and 80s, mainly SOHC Hondas and Z900 type Kwaks. Not a V4 of any description to be seen. Backing the wrong horse if you expect to flip it and make a shed load of money. (However you have the whole of Europe to sell to so I expect that makes a difference). -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
How much? Looks decent. Do they have lock up garages in the Netherlands? You need one. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Gotta say, you have a shocking diet 😁 -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Tacky 😁 -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Sounds like a two stroke. Your neighbours will so happy to hear that first thing in the morning. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
And the timing is OK? If you have spark, petrol and compression it will fire eventually. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
The density of iron corrosion products is a lot less than the iron itself so hopefully you still have some steel left. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Take the spark plug out and put your finger down the hole (not that hole). Now push it down the road and test for compression. with your finger. And try not to get arrested at the same time. I take it you have plenty of petrol? -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Yes, trying to offload. "Trying" is apt. It's a great bike to ride though so I keep my options open. That Firestorm (snigger) looks the part. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
You ever consider rear sets for the 500? Amazingly you can still get new ones for it. http://www.fastfromthepast.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=vf500 Tempted I am. -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Did you get everything in the pictures? The spare engines too? It's a four stroke that looks uncannily like a two stroke? -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
You've got your work cut out there alright.Good luck with it. Most of it seems to be present but it tends to be all or nothing with vehicles. in my experience. Is it to keep or do up and sell? -
VF500F2 Aka MBD Incubation Period At Least 52 Years
jeremyr62 replied to Dutchy's topic in Earlier VFRs
Rather you than me. You are getting into motorised bicycle territory there. The suspension looks agricultural.