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/List...x?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-Mo...-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-Mo...-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-Mo...-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)