View Full Version : I've fallen for a honda, talk me down...
gamgee
8th June 2006, 12:39
Just spotted a Honda VFR400 nc30
i love the look of it, the single sided swing arm, the curved spokes on the wheels, the headlights, the lot, it just looks so good, but I was wondering before i start to thinking about commiting cash, are their any common faults with these, anything i need to check, i've read (via google) that they are very reliable. also what effect does the use of cam gears as oposed to a cam chain have?
Sniper
8th June 2006, 12:46
They are gorgeous bikes, dont ask questions, just buy it :)
Fishy
8th June 2006, 12:47
Yep cool little bikes them NC30's. I say go for it mate.
kiwifruit
8th June 2006, 12:49
yep, they are a great looking bike, they go very well for a 400
probably the fastest factory 400 available
go for it!
Blackbird
8th June 2006, 12:55
Great choice. You'll find international websites which cover Honda 400 multis, including how to disable the rev limiter!
I used to own one. They are as good a 400 as you'll ever own!
They're probably the most reliable 400 too.
And they sound better than any other 400. (and look better)
Hurry up and buy it, before I do!
Fooman
8th June 2006, 12:57
Just spotted a Honda VFR400 nc30
i love the look of it, the single sided swing arm, the curved spokes on the wheels, the headlights, the lot, it just looks so good, but I was wondering before i start to thinking about commiting cash, are their any common faults with these, anything i need to check, i've read (via google) that they are very reliable. also what effect does the use of cam gears as oposed to a cam chain have?
Rectifiers on them are supposed to be a bit dodgy. They can overheat a bit (not much airflow between the Vee). 18 inch rear wheel makes modern rubber a bit hard to get a hold of.
Cam gears will: Not need to be adjusted, make a nice whine as engine speed builds and will not let you do any skimming of the head, unless you can adjust the subsequent change in centres (e.g. thicker gasket).
I've been semi-seriously looking at getting one...there was a nice one just up the coast I was going to have look at, but it was sold before I got there. And now, I've seen the same bike advertised as a wreck... :weep:
FM
mynameis
8th June 2006, 13:03
They are nice bikes aye, but have a look at the NC 35 mate you won't stop drolling. Few things I am aware of are the 18' rims on a NC 30 and tyres are hard to find compared to a 17' on a NC 35 newer model 94 and upwards.
NC 30 is meant to output 59 hp and NC 35 53 hp. But I really like the newer ones, there was one on TradeMe for 6g, overpriced in my opinion. If you have more info on them chuck it up here :yes:
Here a good link :
http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~john/vfr/specs/
Insanity_rules
8th June 2006, 13:03
Just spotted a Honda VFR400 nc30
i love the look of it, the single sided swing arm, the curved spokes on the wheels, the headlights, the lot, it just looks so good, but I was wondering before i start to thinking about commiting cash, are their any common faults with these, anything i need to check, i've read (via google) that they are very reliable. also what effect does the use of cam gears as oposed to a cam chain have?
Nice work Gamgee, watch the battery box filling with water in heavy rain while sitting parked (common Honda problem all over), clutches are a biarch to replace, get a shim adjustment every (I think its) 30,000 Ks, Keep radiator cleaned out and use GOOD oil. Bulletproof lil bike and they corner like nobodys business.
Swoop
8th June 2006, 13:11
So..... have you bought it yet???:blip:
sugilite
8th June 2006, 13:12
I bought the NC24 (almost identical to the NC30) as a commuter and it seemed to thrive on neglect.
As mentioned in a prior post, the rectifiers went on it twice, but otherwise it performed faultlessly.
I liked the gear driven cam whine and mine did over 100,000 very hard km's with no motor work what so ever.
It handled very well and was good enough for me to win a few official hill climbs on.
It was a weapon over the Rimutakas too, about 4 years back I took it down 2 Weekends in a row, the 1st Weekend I put all the big bore bikes to the sword and then went back the following week and did the same to the smaller bikes that had gathered for a organized small capacity ride (400's and smaller) they put up a much better fight with some national level racers in there, same result in the end though, and all on commuter tyres.
As 400's go, you would be pushed to find a better all round road bike.
This will probably be the only post you will ever see me praise a Honda!:innocent:
Get it, and get it now.:yes:
gamgee
8th June 2006, 13:13
So..... have you bought it yet???:blip:
nah, it's still a couple more months till i can get my full, i just think i'm hooked on the vfr as the step up, as i should be able to get one for under $4000 and from what you've all said they are a very good bike, about the battery box, is it possible to just drill a hole in the bottom of it so that the water drains out?
Nicksta
8th June 2006, 13:21
they are a niec bike.... and yes, i love the bling single swing arm too!!
it is on my shopping list for when i get my full too... enjoy it if you get it!
Great bike to own, I had mine for 4 years. Nothing went wrong!
imdying
8th June 2006, 13:41
If you're gonna buy a Honda, they're near the top of the list! If you're gonna by a 400, they're top of my list!
Cibby
8th June 2006, 15:44
buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it.. :)
VRF's are awesome :)
Honda is number one on my list :rockon:
"Just spotted a Honda VFR400 nc30
i love the look of it, the single sided swing arm, the curved spokes on the wheels, the headlights, the lot"
if you dont fit into this catergory you are obviously dead
Toast
8th June 2006, 16:19
yep, they are a great looking bike, they go very well for a 400
probably the fastest factory 400 available
go for it!
I've heard that the ZXR400's are a superior track bike, so fastest 400 may be pushing it.
Apparently the VFR400 is a far better road bike though, so a better choice for most.
kiwifruit
8th June 2006, 16:40
yeah, im no expert on the subject... i still like the vfr much more
there was one at the track day on the 31st that was flying!
sounded really cool too
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/phantom600nz/detail?.dir=88c2scd&.dnm=f833scd.jpg&.src=ph
rvf'er
8th June 2006, 16:58
I agree with mynameis. NC30 is a super bike but i forked out a bit more and got a NC35. Totally have not looked back. And yes the one on trademe for $6K was overpriced i thought.
I did plenty of searching the web on 400's when I got my full and pretty much everything I read praised the NC30 and the NC35. Yes apparently the rectifiers have issues but havent experienced it myself. In my humble opinion a 400 is a great step up from your 250 as they still have plenty of grunt to keep you interested but not that bad for insurance etc.
The sound of the V4 together with the Cams is mint and the single swingarm is superstuff. You wont regret it son.
Sniper
8th June 2006, 17:03
I know if you have a problem with the rectifier, you can just move it. I thin sAsLEX has done something like that.
ZeroIndex
8th June 2006, 17:29
next time you wanna get talked down about a bike, choose something that isn't good..
Insanity_rules
8th June 2006, 17:33
nah, it's still a couple more months till i can get my full, i just think i'm hooked on the vfr as the step up, as i should be able to get one for under $4000 and from what you've all said they are a very good bike, about the battery box, is it possible to just drill a hole in the bottom of it so that the water drains out?
Drill a hole, glue a hose to it and run it out the bottom. Keeps it tidy and stops water in bits where you don't want water. The only bike I ever wrote off was one of those, hit diesel on a corner.
gamgee
8th June 2006, 18:20
next time you wanna get talked down about a bike, choose something that isn't good..
haha yeah thanks everyone, so thats now at the top of the list of bikes i'll more than likely buy when i get my full (soon) the zx6r is just too expensive
inlinefour
9th June 2006, 00:31
Recifier? Pfft, an aftermarket part spliced into the wiring fits in nicely and never do you have that problem again. I had the problem once on a 92 CB400f2 where the bike cooked the battery dry because of it. Plenty of advice, but I reckon you should get what you want eh. :rockon:
Squeak the Rat
9th June 2006, 13:25
:doobey: Far out man, don't like worry about it being a Honda dude. The common theme over the years from people dissing the big H is that they are so good that they don't have any character (ie bits don't fall off).
I can't talk about this bike in particular, but have had nothing but good experiences personally and good reports from mates with Hondas.
Having said that, Go Kawasaki!
Mmmmmmmmmm. Pocket rockets.
Swoop
9th June 2006, 17:09
buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it.. :)
VRF's are awesome :)
VRF's????????
UrbanMyth
9th June 2006, 17:13
they are awesome mate i bought one just a while ago and they looks sexy and are bullet proof! one this is they dont like being change much.Awesome bike though i would get it :D
jeremysprite
9th June 2006, 17:20
theres three on tm atm,
1986 NC21 $2-3k
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourers/auction-58083726.htm
1989 NC24 (as he calls it)$1000 reserve met...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-59324170.htm
1988 VFR400RG $2k buy now!!!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-58117911.htm
mmm purrrdy... all high kilometres.
jeremysprite
9th June 2006, 17:35
oooh mum just suggested to me, letting our thai student stay for another six months...(shes in my room, im in the 1mx4m room at the top of the house), and im like uhhh, we'll i'll need a new bike... she laughs. (okay.. minor setback) What about you contributing money to a new bike? Silence (read: okaay...) How much? As much as you contributed to brothers scooter? ($1000) No violent outburst! Thats a yes!! Muahaha... Would really like to get a vfr, but as full license aint till jan next year, is it worth it? Thread hijack, i know. sooo tempting to abandon the law...
gamgee
9th June 2006, 17:57
theres three on tm atm,
1986 NC21 $2-3k
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourers/auction-58083726.htm
1989 NC24 (as he calls it)$1000 reserve met...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-59324170.htm
1988 VFR400RG $2k buy now!!!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-58117911.htm
mmm purrrdy... all high kilometres.
no, no, and NO :nono:
it's got to be an nc 30 or better like this one:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=58914806
single sided swing arm, better looking headlights, better engine, and the awesome curve spoke wheels
gamgee
9th June 2006, 18:03
one question, whats that tube that comes out near the front of the tank (on top)
UrbanMyth
9th June 2006, 18:07
agreed gamgee he should try get a NC30.Mines a beautyy mate
imdying
9th June 2006, 18:55
If it isn't an NC30, don't do it! They're more expensive because they're gorgeous, and better all round. Worth waiting for the single nut rear wheel if nothing else :D
Hondas are a sign of questionable sexuality, not to mention the softest cock'd bikes in the yard. If you can't ride a honda you ARE A MUPPET.
The brand subject to ridicule as 'wepresenting wice' (especially in the car world) is not ridiculed for no reason.
If you get a honda, YOU *ARE* a homo.
And please ignore that closet honda fan signature gremlin has.. he.. uhh.. made it up? Yeah.
Go ride everything else, don't be a sheep, or an arse rider, OR a squidulous cockfag honda rider. Get a real mans' bike.
A KAWASAKI!
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UrbanMyth
9th June 2006, 19:26
3 words...eat a dick :D
Get over it dude....why do people hate what they dont have i dont hate any make of bike they are all bloody fantastic!
And why are Hondas so bad...?uhh because they win...uhhh because they are reliable.hmmm please tell me?
Hope you are just kidding :D
imdying
9th June 2006, 19:33
Wouldn't worry about it, children grow out of that shit, eventually...
gamgee
9th June 2006, 19:42
Go ride everything else, don't be a sheep, or an arse rider, OR a squidulous cockfag honda rider. Get a real mans' bike.
A KAWASAKI!
i've already got one :nya:
gamgee
9th June 2006, 19:45
3 words...eat a dick :D
Get over it dude....why do people hate what they dont have i dont hate any make of bike they are all bloody fantastic!
And why are Hondas so bad...?uhh because they win...uhhh because they are reliable.hmmm please tell me?
Hope you are just kidding :D
it's exactly as the man said, hondas have a bad rep cause of their cages, there are basically two demographics that drive them, boy ricers, and 90 year olds, also the vt250's are crap
I'm kidding you lot.. sheesh.
I was a honda hassler on my old username.. tristank. Nuff said. I think they are fine bikes and I'm a closet honda fan (05rr nice.. shit nice..) but the ones I have ridden felt a little soft, I prefer an edgy bike but I test everything... liked the honda hornet alot though as a commuter.
I wanna try the new blades and see what they are like.
edit: and people who ride bro's and vt250fs are homos. Namely ducatilover.
NhuanH
9th June 2006, 20:16
people who ride bro's and vt250fs are homos.
No bro should say that he rides a bro :no: That is just wrong dot com.
gamgee
9th June 2006, 20:22
No bro should say that he rides a bro :no: That is just wrong dot com.
i think i speak for everyone when i say in an overly confused voice...
whaaaat???
UrbanMyth
9th June 2006, 20:32
Good to hear NC4R thought you were just kidding around noone can be that much of a hater i hope...
stay cool :D
Good to hear NC4R thought you were just kidding around noone can be that much of a hater i hope...
stay cool :D
IT'S N4CR (ENFORCER) NOT NC4R FUCKING HELL YOU ARE AS BAD AS STRAT, JESUS NO WONDER YOU OWN A HONDA
I WOULD NEVER WANT TO HAEV ANTYNIG STARTING WITH NC OR RC OR WHATEVER JESUS THATS ALL HONDA QUEER SHIT.
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UrbanMyth
9th June 2006, 21:00
ok now settle down you all finished?
Back to the guy who is intrested in getting a vfr.He wants a little help not a kawasaki logo'd flooded thread.
gamgee
9th June 2006, 21:03
yeah i'm still wondering what that tube that comes out of the fuel tank is, up near the front of it.
yeah i'm still wondering what that tube that comes out of the fuel tank is, up near the front of it.
Sounds liek the ones two storks have.. some vacuum pressure or someting hose?
Sorry I'll stop being a honduuurrr hater.
Well "I've fallen for a honda, talk me down..." Is sorta asking for it huh?
Toast
9th June 2006, 21:23
IT'S N4CR (ENFORCER) NOT NC4R FUCKING HELL YOU ARE AS BAD AS STRAT, JESUS NO WONDER YOU OWN A HONDA
Funny you mention that....'cos I actually read it as NC4R and thought you wanted an NC model 400R this whole time...
Yes I own a Honda...aye I'm fooked now aren't I...
Funny you mention that....'cos I actually read it as NC4R and thought you wanted an NC model 400R this whole time...
Yes I own a Honda...aye I'm fooked now aren't I...
YES YOU LOOKED LIKE A QUEER AT TEXMOS EXPLAINS ALOT, HONDA AND ALL.
Jokes mate.. coincidence that nc400r is a bike. Time for a name change eh ;)
Oh well catch you round, I'm keen to ride with you from what texmo told me :yes:
edit: only found out about nc400r now you say that, I figured the NC part in that last post though .. sigh.
Toast
9th June 2006, 21:31
YES YOU LOOKED LIKE A QUEER AT TEXMOS EXPLAINS ALOT, HONDA AND ALL.
Jokes mate.. coincidence that nc400r is a bike. Time for a name change eh ;)
Oh well catch you round, I'm keen to ride with you from what texmo told me :yes:
edit: only found out about nc400r now you say that, I figured the NC part in that last post though .. sigh.
Yeah, keen to ride with you too, based on waht I hear.
What's this about a 'battle damaged' black flame though? That thing looked like it had just gotten some nice new paint...you didn't stack it did ya?
What's this about a 'battle damaged' black flame though? That thing looked like it had just gotten some nice new paint...you didn't stack it did ya?
Something like that.. will tell another time. Just think 'camry' and 'me being tired'.
I'm going to borrow a bit of the olds money before I get back to work to get it done I hate it not being perfect. Ish.
Toast
9th June 2006, 22:25
Something like that.. will tell another time. Just think 'camry' and 'me being tired'.
I'm going to borrow a bit of the olds money before I get back to work to get it done I hate it not being perfect. Ish.
Stink bro...can picture a few nasty scenarios involving one of those and bein a bit like that...
Catch ya some time then.
inlinefour
10th June 2006, 09:43
Hondas are a sign of questionable sexuality, not to mention the softest cock'd bikes in the yard. If you can't ride a honda you ARE A MUPPET.
The brand subject to ridicule as 'wepresenting wice' (especially in the car world) is not ridiculed for no reason.
If you get a honda, YOU *ARE* a homo.
And please ignore that closet honda fan signature gremlin has.. he.. uhh.. made it up? Yeah.
Go ride everything else, don't be a sheep, or an arse rider, OR a squidulous cockfag honda rider. Get a real mans' bike.
A KAWASAKI!
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coming for tris the queer poofy kawasaki fanboy it means absolutely nothing. Tris you need to come of the closet, on both counts eh...:nya:
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