Should I buy a VFR (old school)??

[Black Knight]

Hi,

Need some advice on whether to buy a VFR.
Had always though about saving till next year than buying something maybe 5 or 6 years old for £2-3000.

I met a guy selling a '89 VFR locally for £1000. I don't think he'll move much, if at all on the price.
I spoke with him for a while, he seems genuine and honest. He also has a bandit 12 and a scooter.
I saw his workshop. He has done a lot of the work himself and seems pretty competent so im happy with that.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Stealthdog/vfr.jpg

Bad points first,
1.cosmetically, it fucked! Every panel, even the grabrail is heavily damaged.
2. One of the carbs is blocked/ not working properly. Its rough on startup. (he does have used spares which would need fitting)
3. Its been sat for a long time unused
4. it has no space under the seat - whatsoever
5. clocks and dash look very old fashioned
6. Its got a very quiet exhaust
7. Exhaust has been sanded due to melted pillion boot
8. its 16 yrs old
9.its been crashed
10. tank has 2 dents
11. Rusted subframe (if i took the subframe to him he would organise to get it powder coated)


Good points
1. only 25000 miles 8000 less than the Fizzer
2.Michelin tyres, both almost new
3.Wheels are in exellent condition
4. Electrics are all good.
5. New battery oil/oil filter, plugs, fork seals, front tyre, air filter, rear brake pads and all the brake/clutch to braided hoses
6. Motad stainless exhaust
7.Auto chain oiling system with manual adjust
8. MOT till Aug 05 (only a few hundred miles since last MOT)

Overall it looks to be a good bike apart from all the fairing and tank damage.

Opinions??????


Thanks

[tatters]

l would pay no more than £600 for a VFR in that condistion
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[Black Knight]

Apparently he bought it for £650 and since has fitted all the parts listed above.

Now is asking for 1K.

[MarJay]

IS it a 750... they are OK, depending on mileage.

1k is a little steep but they are nice bikes, especially if it has been looked after etc. It really depends how much you want it.
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[tatters]

[Retro-Man]

I have a1988 NC24 like the one in your pick but in Rothmans colours, personally I think they are just fantastic, the one you picture above though is more than a bit tatty and from the points you mention I would only consider it fit for spares or repair.

They are a good solid bike and there are plenty around for the 1K mark your considering in much better condition.

can't see it being worth much more than £450

Cheers
Retro
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[Robby]

Assuming its a 400.

No.

VFR400s that have been standing are bad news. Been there, done that.
On face value its a trashed, crashed, 16 year old bike only running properly on 3 out of 4 cylinders.

Awful, awful bikes to work on. His idea of swapping carbs is all well and good, but the carbs are a bitch to fit back on on this bike. If you plan on swapping less than all four, you might have some fun getting them off the bottom plate from the airbox - the screws holdling them onto it on my old NC24 were utterly seized.

I wouldn't buy that bike with an intention of riding it. I probably wouldn't even buy it to break, seeing as so few parts are shared with the NC30.

[Black Knight]

Just to clarify,

Its a 1989 VFR 750.

[hustler]

IMHO waste of money.
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[ZRX61]

Walk away...

[dodsi]

Dont do it richard. Its a wee bit knackard.

Save up your money and buy a nicer bike than that, you deserve it.

Whats wrong with your FZR?

[Frost]

My dad has one of those, same age only much better condition (exaust blows a littl bit, but the rest of the system is aftermarket and mint) Cost him about £850.

VFR750's are great bikes, suitable for commuting, and supprisingly fast. But that one is overpriced.

[Johnny GSX-R]

A good one is a nice bike but an ugly duckling is just the tip of the iceberg.
It has obviously been neglected so i'd keep walking.

[Black Knight]

[dodsi]

Whats your budget boss?

I can have a scout around on ebay/autotrader...