Vf1000f2 engine rebuild

[Grumph]

its probably the bottom end,a conrod bearing most likely.

I hope you have deep pockets as the last one of those I rebuilt for a customer was around the $3000 mark all up.

good luck.

As with most of the Honda V4's of that era, it is likely to be the crank - and most likely a big end. Honda didn't finish the oil holes very well where they break onto the bearing surface and they pick up bearings. In my experience, often this doesn't mean a new crank...the material and surface finish Honda used generally means the crank doesn't crack. I've cleaned up several cranks with good results.
They are however a complex and time consuming motor to do....hence costly....

[FJRider]

Ok cool ... we have only been down here for a couple of years so far... thanks for your advise

There is a guy on this site that imports engines from japan. Look through the engine related forums (use search .. Engine imports) The numbers may not match ... but may possibly be a cheaper option.

After you find out what the engine issue is with your bike.

[Paul in NZ]

As an observer of old bikes on trademe over the years there crop up from time to time and a fair few have survived in reasonable condition. I think back in the day people were a bit leery of putting too many miles on them and they seem to pop out of barns semi regularly.

If you rebuilt the engine yourself (assuming not much wrong) and tidied up the cosmetics as you went (assuming its in already better than average condition) you might just break even... If you paid someone to rebuild the engine for you an hourly rate I doubt it very much.

If you think this could be a monetary profitable project then I'd say you would be very wrong. It would however be a very interesting project that could result in a very interesting and capable bike and some excellent learning experience. You will spend more than its worth in a straight sale though... It nearly always works out that way

[willytheekid]

...does anyone know about Road and Race services canterbury???

Give Rodger a call on 033828410 (Road & Race in new brighton chch)
Been using Rodger for years now...top bloke, best prices in ChCh, and first class service.
He will be able to source parts from the UK for a good price, and if its gonna cost a fortune...he will tell you straight away
Rodger will get that big bugger purring for ya

...and yes!...TOTALLY worth a rebuild


..some inspiration for ya
http://vfrworld.com/photos/showgallery.php/cat/946

[ducatilover]

If you're looking to make a profit, I highly doubt you'll manage, unless you do some deliciously dodgy work to it.
I'd rebuild it though, always liked those V4s.

[roadracingoldfart]

F2 and FE were both great bikes , the F2 was a prefered model becauase of the full fairing. I had a CBX750 F2 which was similar in design (but inline4) and i always enjoyed working on them. The CB1100r and the VF1000R are my fav bikes so i agree to rebuild it and preserve a great bike for the future.
I seem to remember the oil pump or starter gear gave issues but i lost my memory a few years ago .
Good luck and keep us informed.

[gammaguy]

VF1000R worth doing,Gear Cam Drive and all

VF1000F means basically a waste of time unless you happen to love it for some reason

your call

[manxkiwi]

If you get it going you'll have potential kudos points for telling people that that F2 model won a TT in the hands of Geoff Johnson (85-86?).

Sorry anorak moment! He he.

[manxkiwi]

Seems no one will pick up the bonus anorak point by pulling me up about it being the Bol d'or version of the F2! He he.