Is this VFR any good?

[Luckylegs]

Any of you Palmy boys and girls know anything about this bike ? Im quite keen but obviously being in Dorkland its a bit tricky to go look the thing over.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=277331562

If by chance you do. Any info on general condition would be great, but also any specifics like forks and fork seals and consumables like discs and pads, chain and sprockets and tyres would e awesome.

Cheers

[Maki]

Typical tardme. Pretty pictures but they don't really show anything of interest, not even a proper shot of the tyres.... Did he want a medal for cleaning his bike or does he actually want to sell it?

[paturoa]

Ohhhh, you've been cruising retardme at work haven't you. Right First Time?

[Bikemad]

best part of a 20 year old bike............$2500...........tops

[Luckylegs]

Ohhhh, you've been cruising retardme at work haven't you. Right First Time?

haha, of course. RFT is all about structured problem solving...

My problem/issue: Ive gone mad
Root cause: I sold the ZX6R
Hypotheses: I should buy this VFR

...This thread being me validating said hypo.... (See I have being paying attention.)

[Ender EnZed]

I vote go for a big VFR.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-280613044.htm

[Drew]

It's a Honda, so as long as you like the cock, it's great.

[PirateJafa]

I'd look into this one first.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-277099383.htm

[quickbuck]

Righto,
I actually know the owner... What a fluke.
He is one of the fibre glass boys at work (Okay, Aeronautical Composites Technician), and has repaired and created a few bits for the Team Air Force ZXR450.
His dad works at a motorcycle shop in Palmerston North.

I can tell you this bike is straight, and has had no need for any fiberglassing in the current owners hands.
I can actually get some better pics of it tomorrow (assuming the owner hasn't taken it for a ride) and post them up for you.
I will also give you a report on it if you like.

The photos are actually on the Tarmac at Ohakea right outside my hanger....

[Luckylegs]

It's a Honda, so as long as you like the cock, it's great.

It'd be my fourth Honda, so maybe I do...


I'd look into this one first.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-277099383.htm

Yeh, Im looking at that one too. Im just not to sure I can be fussed dealing with the re-vinning and stuff. Do you know that bike though ?

[98tls]

Drop Vifferman a pm,seems he knows his stuff when it comes to these things.

[quickbuck]

Typical tardme. Pretty pictures but they don't really show anything of interest, not even a proper shot of the tyres.... Did he want a medal for cleaning his bike or does he actually want to sell it?

Um... Considering he is too junior, and hasn't been deployed, he would gratefully receive a medal.
Unfortunately, unlike his co-workers, his cleaning medal won't be recognised by the Queen.

Good thought though.

And TBH, I don't think he really wants to sell it....

[Luckylegs]

Righto,
I actually know the owner... What a fluke.
He is one of the fibre glass boys at work (Okay, Aeronautical Composites Technician), and has repaired and created a few bits for the Team Air Force ZXR450.
His dad works at a motorcycle shop in Palmerston North.

I can tell you this bike is straight, and has had no need for any fiberglassing in the current owners hands.
I can actually get some better pics of it tomorrow (assuming the owner hasn't taken it for a ride) and post them up for you.
I will also give you a report on it if you like.

The photos are actually on the Tarmac at Ohakea right outside my hanger....

Wow good ol' KB !.

...Photos and a report would be awesome if you could

Thanks

[quickbuck]

Wow good ol' KB !.

...Photos and a report would be awesome if you could

Thanks
No worries.
When the current owner got it, it sounded awesome with that pipe on.
It was running well and truely on 4, so there should be no major problems with the engine (very expencive on these) side of things...

Will be a pleasure to do a report for you.

Oh, and as for getting it to Auckland, I have come up with a plan... A man has to think while doing dishes ;)
See, we can get back down to Ohakea very easily..... and I wouldn't mind doing a 550k trip on a 400 :)

[Squiggles]

Has it been jacked up in the rear? (Certainly looks like it)

[Luckylegs]

...Oh, and as for getting it to Auckland, I have come up with a plan... A man has to think while doing dishes ;)
See, we can get back down to Ohakea very easily..... and I wouldn't mind doing a 550k trip on a 400 :)

hahaha LOL, I dont get to do too much thiking these days... Since we have a dishwasher

Anyway, interesting plan, if your serious that would be very cool. Anyway, I will flick the owner an email and let them know Im pretty keen (pretty much only pending your once over), I'll wait till you can get a looksie at it and then go from there.

[quickbuck]

hahaha LOL, I dont get to do too much thiking these days... Since we have a dishwasher

Anyway, interesting plan, if your serious that would be very cool. Anyway, I will flick the owner an email and let them know Im pretty keen (pretty much only pending your once over), I'll wait till you can get a looksie at it and then go from there.

Sweet.....
Yes, semi serious.

Actually the owner could well deliver it as good as I could... He gets the same privileges....

[quickbuck]

Okay,
As promised a report on the bike. Sorry, couldn't track down owner.

1991 NC30.
Over all in great condition.
Tyres:
Front: Pirelli Dragon Super Corser, about 10% worn Max.
Rear" Pirelli Diablo Strada, about 5% worn.

Plastic: Appears Original Honda Plastic, with after market Black Paint and Transfers. Couldn't find any repairs though. May well be factory black with after marker transfers.
Only damage i could see was on the RH mirror, see pic. Looks like it just got too close to a wall. Easy fix, if you are fussy. (Pic makes it look worse than it is).
Also, side covers are missing the screw that is lower most on the panel, but they are still secure.
The rear indicators look cool!

Brakes: Front discs have plenty of life left in them by the feel of it, as in no big lip on the edge. Didn't have a micrometer on me to get a measurement, sorry. Pads are almost new.
Rear Disc, and pads.. Well, a little tricky to see pads, but in no doubt WOF able...
On that, needs a WOF. the Owner will obtain this before sale, so no fears there.

I tried to check out the Hero Blobs to see how keen the previous owners had been... but they are missing.
I forgot to look at the Sump Plug too.... but realistically, if it was indeed raced once, then at least it was maintained.
I do suspect it was in a crash between Jan 2002, and Jan 2003 though.
I did a check on Carjam, and the K's decreased by 7947 at that time.... They have only recently caught up again.
So, replaced speedo at least. Could be nothing....
The fact that Carjam reckons the bike is Green is suspicious though. As i said, I couldn't really detect any crash damage though, so it was fixed up well if indeed it was involved in one.
The only other thing I can think of is there is no lock to the rear seat. There must be a trick to get it off, and access under there.

Over all a reasonably tidy machine by all accounts...
I will see if I can take it for a test ride on Tuesday.

[Luckylegs]

Over all a reasonably tidy machine by all accounts...
I will see if I can take it for a test ride on Tuesday.

Mate, thats awesome, really appreciate that. Just in the middle of something so cat stop to read in detail (just notuiced that you had updated) will check properly later,,, Cheers

[quickbuck]

Mate, thats awesome, really appreciate that. Just in the middle of something so cat stop to read in detail (just notuiced that you had updated) will check properly later,,, Cheers

No worries,
I like to help out where i can.

The update was the deletion of a photo.
You could almost make out the number plate in it, so I removed it.
The photo added no real value in any case....

Any more questions you have, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Luckylegs]

No worries,
I like to help out where i can.

The update was the deletion of a photo.
You could almost make out the number plate in it, so I removed it.
The photo added no real value in any case....

Any more questions you have, please don't hesitate to ask.

Cheers, did what I needed, Im back. Did you by chance get a look at the forks, Can I presume theres no obvious signs of fork seal leaks etc etc

[quickbuck]

Cheers, did what I needed, Im back. Did you by chance get a look at the forks, Can I presume theres no obvious signs of fork seal leaks etc etc

The forks look in pretty good nick....
Couldn't really get a close look, as the bike is parked with the front against a wall, and the steering lock, and disc lock are on.
Not enough space.
Will get a better look for you on Tuesday.

[rachprice]

It's a Honda, so as long as you like the cock, it's great.

Whoa....i was just gonna write I love the cock to, she is a girl and it is a vfr! Style points all round....but then I actually see its a dude.....why the hell did I have it in my head that luckylegs was a chic???
Who knows.......dam good friday bubbles....

Go the VFR's they are amazing little bikes.....dont think I will ever sell mine (not to say I wont get more to add to the collection)

[Luckylegs]

...why the hell did I have it in my head that luckylegs was a chic???...

Hmmmm, thanks. The last time that happened was when I was about 17 (and had long hair) at a new years party at mangawai heads up north. :gob:


...Go the VFR's they are amazing little bikes.....dont think I will ever sell mine (not to say I wont get more to add to the collection)

Yeh, I had an nc24 a few years ago which was cool, and this bike if/when I get it will be the second one in the garage... Just got to get an RVF then to complete the collection I reckon :Punk:

[rachprice]

Sorry dude.....haha