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Sean.S
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PostPosted: 22:41 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Work on the honda had ground to a holt for a while, the bodywork has been at the paint shop for quite some time, and this project sat on the back burner while i got on with other things

but today i got around to getting some pictures together Very Happy

heres a before picture of the bodywork for comparison
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/IMG_5975_zpsw8sxocal.jpg

and after....
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/IMG_7133_zpskjwol4q0.jpg
to be honest i did want the black bits to be painted blue like the original scheme, but they ended up black at the paintsprayer's error. but i actually much prefer the black so i reckon thats fine Very Happy

ive had some new graphics printed
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/IMG_7136_zpssysclyqr.jpg

and i did some online shopping for other bits Cool
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/IMG_7143_zpsdxrhb9c5.jpg
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ride_to_die
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PostPosted: 11:58 - 19 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like it's progressing well Thumbs Up
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Sean.S
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PostPosted: 14:58 - 26 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

ride_to_die wrote:
Looks like it's progressing well Thumbs Up
im really happy its ready for the summer, it just needs a few finishing touches, which need getting around to Very Happy
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Tracer1234
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PostPosted: 17:51 - 26 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good work, look forward to seeing the finished product.
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Sean.S
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PostPosted: 23:14 - 27 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks man


i took a punt on this sprocket carrier for 15 quid on ebay, because it looked like it had an (extremely dirty) renthal sprocket attached....
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/frkhjmuyfkjft_zpsv9lrwvd6.jpg

surprising what a bit of muc off and wd40 can do isnt it Laughing
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/IMG_7326_zpsjubrumgh.jpg
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Tracer1234
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PostPosted: 00:50 - 29 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sean.S wrote:
thanks man


i took a punt on this sprocket carrier for 15 quid on ebay, because it looked like it had an (extremely dirty) renthal sprocket attached....
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/frkhjmuyfkjft_zpsv9lrwvd6.jpg

surprising what a bit of muc off and wd40 can do isnt it Laughing
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd404/SeanS91/1994%20Honda%20VFR400%20NC30/IMG_7326_zpsjubrumgh.jpg


Niceeee. Love a good ebay win!
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roboff94
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PostPosted: 16:39 - 29 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good, fairings look top!
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Sean.S
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PostPosted: 09:23 - 02 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks. The new sprocket & disks etc are being fitted on next week, then all it needs is a new mirror and the bike will be finished Very Happy

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P.
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PostPosted: 13:40 - 02 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sean.S wrote:
all it needs is a new mirror and the bike will be finished Very Happy

Sean


No, it will never be finished Laughing
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Sean.S
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PostPosted: 08:33 - 04 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paddy. wrote:
Sean.S wrote:
all it needs is a new mirror and the bike will be finished Very Happy

Sean


No, it will never be finished Laughing


Damn, youve sussed me out as the perfectionist i am Laughing

Luckilly though this bikes been pretty straight forward, and the end is now in sight. Ive also just put it through an mot and it sailed through, which is good news Very Happy

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P.
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PostPosted: 08:57 - 05 Jun 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I meant as in, its an old bike, you'll always be tinkering to some degree. I really enjoyed the VFR400 though... really enjoyed it.
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