5 hours ago, Thumbs said:

your workshop is amazing as is your work 

Ah, unfortunately for me this was done by RCC Creations. Though I was born in Scotland, I can only dream of that shop or those skills.

My apologies if this series has already been mentioned, but here is the engine build episode of the NC30 / VFR400 restoration series:

On 12/5/2023 at 1:57 PM, Mohawk said:

I was in Japan last month

 Wouldn't happen to have been with Andy, aka Missendon Flyer would it? He has started showing videos of his tour in Japan. 

I found these 3rd gen parts and thought that someone here might find them useful. They've all been in a box for 20+ years since I last had a 3rd gen VFR. I'd prefer to send them all as a package, no charge except for shipping.

The small cover is n.o.s., I'd fitted a switch for my grip heaters in the original and wanted an unmolested spare - just in case.

The chain guard shows some light scuffing but otherwise in good nick.

The batter strap is used but definitely serviceable. Not 100% sure it's from a 3rd gen, though.

The two rubber blocks are cushions for the front right & left side of the fuel tank. Again, these are used and a little stiff with age.

13 minutes ago, Grum said:

Curious, why do you talk of "right front" are you saying the left fronts are different?

Fwiw, according to Partzilla, Honda list three different brake pads for 6th gen VFR800s:

left front:     06456-MCW-H02

right front:   06455-MCW-H02

rear:             06435-MAT-016

5 hours ago, gropula said:

I'm using 3$ (not a typo) grip heaters off aliexpress with two heating modes.

I have an older version of Gropula's setup. In fact, I've had them since at least 1999 and moved them from bike to bike over the years. Back then, generic heated grips were just awful.

As to heated gloves, never tried 'em. But heated grips are just a click away so you don't have to stop to warm up your hands.

DeutschTo add to Terry's comments, the other weak point of VFR electrics is the stator. It is probably worth inspecting it after buying, and it'd make sense to do so whilst changing the engine oil & filter.

I'd be more inclined to replace any dodgy connectors with ones from Deutsch. 

Other than that, I'd only suggest giving the bike a thorough going over to determine the health of things like fork seals, chain & sprockets, tires, brake rotors & pads, steering head bearings. Cleaning and lubing the brake & clutch levers, and the throttle tube make any bike feel better. After all, it is 25 years old. If you have a work space and are handy with tools, changing the fork oil isn't too difficult.

Good luck.

6 hours ago, Dutchy said:

Valve seat dropped on the rear cilinder

Oh dear, that doesn't look healthy. Good luck with the repairs.

On 9/21/2023 at 7:24 AM, Captain 80s said:

There's always decisions and compromises to be made in doing something like this.

Looks like you've got 17" wheels, was that one of the changes with the RC26?

Sorry I'm coming late to this thread and am looking forward to seeing Keny's project completed.

On 8/19/2023 at 9:33 PM, Marutukku said:

Looking to have it back on the road in another week or two. 

Teasers before it's shakedown and full picture dump. 

My compliments to your tenacity and seeing through a project this involved. Your exhaust work and headlight choice show you know how to use tools.

1 hour ago, Captain 80s said:

#5?

DECAL

77214-MCW-K60ZA

That is for the Interceptor decal for the 2002-2009, but Squidbilly's VFR appears to be a '14+ 8th gen.

On 9/28/2023 at 8:32 PM, slo1 said:

Finally some good pics. Full Moon on the rise tonight. Not as "Super" as expected, but still pretty cool.

Your photos often offer a different perspective, thanks.

On 10/13/2023 at 11:12 AM, Squidbilly said:

looking to change the badges form 'VFR' to 'Interceptor'

To add to JZH's comments, if you mean the Interceptor script on the sides of the upper cowl this could be the part you seek:

 EMBLEM (TYPE1) (INTERCEPTOR) 86641-MJM-A00ZA

happy hunting 

I've ridden Monitor Pass on California's Hwy 89 many times, usually eastbound. Here side-by-side video from my 2003 and 2014 trips, on my '98 VTR1000F and '09 VFR800. The timing was close but I tweaked the clips to better synch them. The early trip used an analog camera recording to a Canon Hi8mm camcorder, while the latter one used a V.I.O. POV.HD setup. Eagle eyed viewers will note the pass looked a lot drier in April 2014 than in July 2003.

Click the link:  Monitor Pass - In Stereo!  

As the owner of a 6th gen I can say that high mount exhaust is heavier and moves the cg upwards - neither being a change for the better. But if it's purely a styling preference I think Sweeper's suggestion of researching the compatibility of swapping in 6th gen tail is worth pursuing. Keep in mind that the panniers are also different.

On 9/24/2023 at 5:47 PM, Captain 80s said:

Sounds better and the bike runs better with this larger muffler.

Your clip reminded me of an old video of my '92 VFR:

'92 VFR750F with Supertrapp muffler

9 hours ago, fabio222 said:

this summer I really got to work on it

Lovely looking VFR and in an uncommon colour. And your pdf looks like a magazine article - well done you.

5 hours ago, Captain 80s said:

Custom Sudco Slip On

Now that's a brand I haven't of this century. Looks & sounds good, though.

Any chance that someone has had their sidestand fairing 3d scanned and willing to share the data? It would seem to be a part perfectly suited to 3d printing.

On 9/18/2023 at 7:36 AM, Captain 80s said:

A little purple to pay homage to the original graphics...

I haven't seen that VFR graphic in decades, from a 1990/1991 Euro model perchance?    

On 9/13/2023 at 1:34 AM, Grum said:

It's been around 18 months or so

Sorry to hear that you've had to lay off biking for so long. Looks like you picked a perfect day, weather-wise, as well as some lovely, scenic roads.

7 hours ago, Captain 80s said:

then on a thick piece of glass dragged the top triple repeatedly in the same direction over some sandpaper to restore the "brushed" finish

Now you have me thinking about doing the same to my '09's top triple, which is black. True it is mostly covered by the LSL bar kit, but I'm not a big fan of the blackout look.

The brake & clutch masters and the fork lowers are also black. The forks I've been thinking about stripping whenever I pull them apart for cleaning and new seals & bushings.

1 hour ago, Captain 80s said:

97 forks with RT .90 springs.  Front wheel has been polished and waxed

Your '92 is coming along nicely. A couple Q's about you progress:

The top triple looks nearly scratch free. Did you refinish it or...

Are the wheels and fork legs painted, or polished ally?

19 hours ago, twistednoble said:

I'm actually curious what @Lorne can enlighten me with about worn clutch baskets. 

Larry explained my thinking better than I can. Always listen to BLS 😉

I mention it only as a possibility, largely because my ~93,000 km '09 VTec is pretty damned rattly of late. Though I haven't determined if that is more likely than the chain tensioners.

5 hours ago, mark77 said:

After 11 years I couldn't resist

Welcome, Mark. That is a lovely blue VTec you have. 

Looking forward to seeing photos from your rides.

On 8/9/2023 at 4:37 PM, Fastdruid said:

it's now running, MOTd, insured and fully road legal

Thanks for an interesting read and congratulations for putting back together your VFR. The taking apart is so much easier than reassembly, so easy to end up with a basket-case that never gets revived.