Upcoming project - VFR400R NC30 - Murdered by a Sprinter :(

[Billing]

I've been thinking for ages about buying an NC30, so took the plunge about 2 hours ago and started bidding on one I don't really like the paint job, but nothing I can't fix with a couple of hours and some paint

It's got braided lines, a Scorpion end can and a new battery. It has under 20,000km on the clocks, and was MOT'd just 1800km ago. As I haven't picked it up yet, I don't know anything else about it, but have these pictures from the advert.

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Sideone-eBay.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Frontone-eBay.jpg
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
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[Frost]

20k? Sorry but it doesn't look like a 12,000 mile bike. I personally fitted a MPh speedo to mine, so the milage was bollocks. The best way to tell is general wear and tear along with modifications. Drilled bash plates on the peng hangers and an aftermarket exhaust are signs someone has already tried to 'improve' it. Check it over with a fine toothed comb and make sure it's alright. I'm not saying for a second not to buy it, just play it safe and assume its been messed with by a moron.

Unless stated and checkable assume that the reg/rec hasn't been updated to a non explosive newer one and budget for doing so. If the owner has just had it on charge when you get there, don't plan on riding more than 8-10 miles

Cracking bikes, far too many are used and abused by 17 year olds keen to get 1mph more out of them to race their mates. If your looking to give a little TLC, this is probably the bike for it

[Billing]

I'm going in thinking of it as mileage unknown, but with an open mind, hoping he's being honest. I hope it's a case of someone wanted to modify it with the paint etc. rather than it's done a million miles and needed tidying up to look half decent. I'll be on the look out for replacement foot rest hangers, the drilled ones look shit tbh.

I've wanted one since I was 12 and saw on in RC30 colours, now at 19 with a 30 hour p/wk job I can actually afford it.

I'll be looking at the reg rec, and seeing if it's a finned one or not. Luckily my NC23 had had it changed before I bought it. I've factored in about £150 over the buying price for any odds and ends it may need, including the reg/rec, brake pads and service items. Unless he has a recent receipt for a service or parts for one I'm assuming it will need one
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[CarlosCBR]

I actually quite like the paint job, few choice decals on there it'll look quite smart i reckon.

[Carvel]

[Tim..]

[Billing]

The paint scheme is going, no two ways about it, just depends when I get the money for it to be done properly

[CHR15]

so, have you actually bought it yet?

how much?
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[Martay]

Won it on ebay. Picking it up tonight.
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[Keir]

[swiftb]

[Billing]

[Crazy Assed Goose]

[Gazdaman]

You got it for a good price. I'd say that's worth closer to £900-£1k.

The paint job looks alright, may not be to your taste. Might be worth selling your bodywork as a whole, including the tank to someone who wants it.

then maybe you could buy some random bodywork, if you're going to get it sprayed etc anyway.

Might make a bit of money that way. All depends if the paintwork's good on the bike anyway I guess.

Gaz

[Billing]

I'm after a r/h footrest hanger, standard bar ends, standard yoke top nut and cover, side stand rubber, a pair of mirrors and a couple other niggly bits tbh

[Frost]

I sprayed mine black, came out absolutely perfect. Powder coating is a good option as is buying a 17" rear

[Billing]

tbh i think it'll handle sweet enough on the 17/18 setup it has already, might get the suspension looked at and set up for me at a later date. plus I can get an NC30 rear wheel for not alot, whereas an NC35 one is going to be quite expensive.

Anyway, here she is as she stands right now,

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/31072010481.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/31072010480.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/31072010479.jpg

saving up my money to buy a new screen brace, mirrors and a proper single sided swing arm paddock stand
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[Frost]

The 17" rear isn't for handling, its so that something more modern than a BT090 will fit.

Be warey of screen braces off ebay, i've known a few people buy "straight" ones that were anything but!

[Crazy Assed Goose]

I wouldn't bother with a padock stand, they are quite expensive. I use a bottle jack under the adjuster lock nut for getting the back in the air. But an abba stand for a similar price and use it on all bikes. If you buy a single sider without bearings in it will mean you can't turn the rear wheel.

What is the red wire under the pillion seat?

[badas]

the pickof the neckid front makes me think - STREET FIGHTER IT

good luck on the project, you got it quite cheap, its something id like as my first bike for sure

[Billing]

[Billing]

Got both rads off, as expected they're caked in 19 years worth of shite, the lower one is now soaking in a bucket of warm soapy water, will blast it off with the hose tomorrow. Bad news on the upper rad though, it's totally bent, not enough to warrant binning it, but one end is 5-10mm lower than the other been looking on ebay, and may well pick up one just so I have a decent top rad

I nearly died when I saw how much replacement ones are, £410 for the bottom rad, £310 for the top! All in that's £720 in radiators, for a bike costing £690
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[m0l0t0v]

[Billing]

[Frost]

Never actually seen one of those rubber feet in the flesh
The bikes run hot anyway so make sure you clean out that rad!
What was the verdict on the reg-rec?