A new family member

[rumppole]

The other half passed her DAS test three years ago and has made do with a CBR125 since that time. Not the kind of bike that captures ones heart.

With my recent purchase of the S1K and the Fireblade before that, it was her turn to purchase a new toy.

She wanted another horse but I put my foot down firmly and we ended up with this little gem instead.

The wife is a lover of all things retro so fell in love with it the moment she set eyes upon it.

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A UK registered VFR400 (NC30) that started its life as a grey import.

1900km on the clocks.

It was seemingly imported, crashed and thrown into a garage and forgotten about. Along came a very good friend of mine who over the last few months has stripped it down to its nuts and bolts and with the greatest of care and more patience than I could ever hope to have, has breathed new life into the old girl. She looks stunning.

Forks, brakes, brake discs and brake lines replaced. All new stainless fixings used and new seals everywhere. Added a new exhaust, reconditioned the forks and added new internals.

Finally she was given a new colour scheme. The ‘Hayden’ Honda Repsol Valencia 2008 livery.

She purrs like a kitten and the wife loves it. I can’t wait to take her out myself.

Hope you approve with the rebuild.

Rumps.
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[Zen Dog]

Congratulations. The first time I've ever looked at rim tape and actually seen the appeal!

Zen Dog
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Current - '94 VFR750FR (Dead), '00 VFR800FI, '10 600 Hornet - Previous - '11 CBF125, '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win
My bike trip around S.E. Asia 2010/2011

[rumppole]

Thank you.
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[Frost]

Bike looks spot on except for the stickers and colour scheme. Are they replacement fairings or originals? I'd be tempted to go back to the original retro colour scheme if it were my bike, not least because it'd boost the bikes value. But you like what you like i guess

[rumppole]

[MattJ]

Stunning bike.

[john Smith]

Oh WOW!! Love your bike!! Specially design is superb!!!
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[DrSnoosnoo]

That looks awesome, that single sided swingarm is epic!

one question, Why the pillion seat w/out pillion pegs?
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[Aff]

Looks really tidy, nice one.
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[shereen]

[Redoko]

Looks real tidy.

Exhaust on the left is freaking me right out tho.
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[Sam_Y_93]

IF they are original fairings then I would get another set for track, as shereen said they are worth a bit and not all that common. With that paint scheme and the fit around the lights i would say they are a Chinese set, not that it matters as it still looks good. They are fantastic bikes and awesome fun, I recon they would make great track tools, as long as its not too straight anyway.

Good buy
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Bikes Past: Yamaha Aerox (sold) Yamaha R125 (written off)
Bikes Current: Honda VFR 400 (awaiting restoration) Honda CB600f F-4
Theory passed July 21st Mod1 passed August 3rd Mod 2 passed 26th August

[shereen]

[pepperami]

I have to say that is a handsome little devil
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[Frost]

BTW you're probably aware of it, but just in case... Check the reg/rec. If it's an original one:
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chuck it in the bin and replace it. I used one for a late 90's cbr600:

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They make a right mess of things when they blow and usually leave you stranded somewhere horrible

If you're thinking of tracking it, make sure the speed limiter is disabled or you'll get a litre bike in the back of you half way down the straight

[moppy]

Ooof! That looks stunning

[Banger]

Schwiiing !

My missus would go potty for that. Good Job.
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[anthony_r6]

I absolutely love VFR400's. Cracking bike. Want one of my own.

Very lucky!
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[BenR]

The forks look familiar. Was the bike red & black before you painted it?
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[Paris2]

That rear wheel must be so easy to clean, nothing in the way.

Just sayin'


Lovely bike
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