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Keir |
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Keir World Chat Champion
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Posted: 13:48 - 16 Jan 2007 Post subject: Keirs project VFR 400 NC30 |
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So.... ebay is my downfall.
I have done the deed and got myself a 1990 VFR 400 NC30 import. After being inspired by the likes of craig, cillit and that other one i thought id have a bit of 400 love too. Having gone straight from DAS to GSXR 600 i missed the small bike stage which so many people rate so highly.
The bike:
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/vfr3.jpg?t=1168951158
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/vfr1.jpg?t=1168951439
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/vfr2.jpg?t=1168951459
Theres a few bits missing and it looks a bit of a shed but at £550 for a 13,000 mile bike with uk history i decided it was worth the chance.
Bad points noted:
no front discs
mismatched fairing
no V5
no brake lever
front tyre punctured and balding
Good points noted:
low milage
history
pain in the ass sized rear tyre is almost new
perfect low budget project
Plans for future:
powder coat wheels black
fairings sprayed black
add 2006 HM plant decals - simple and cheap scheme
powder coat yokes
powder coat fork lowers
degrease the whole thing
What do you think? Im open to ideas so feel free to comment. ____________________ Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50
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Mozzer Spanner Monkey
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Posted: 13:57 - 16 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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Errr.. fit some front brakes?
Other than that, i'm loving the 400 stage... can rag the nuts off it and it won't flip, has great speed and will beat pretty much anything. Nice and light too. Great bikes ____________________ 1st: June 6th 2006 - Nov 6th 2006: 2001 Aprilia RS125 |2nd: Nov 12th 2006 - Present: 1991 Honda CBR400RR
Jamie Stokes wrote: it now has a memory of 512mb and is super fast |
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craigs23 Mr Muscle
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Posted: 15:35 - 16 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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Fair bit of work to do then, that should =keep you busy
Fancy some RVF Front Disc Brakes (direct NC30 fitment), I'll be selling mine as soon as my aftermarket items arrive (couple of weeks or so). |
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Keir World Chat Champion
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Posted: 17:17 - 16 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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yeah its going to be alot of work but hopefully enjoyable.
I'll have the discs if the price is good! Ive found some firestorm discs, which i hope fit, for £50 delivered which is a bargin so i may get those.
craigs23 - do you have any cleaning tips? ____________________ Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50 |
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palmer Fiddled Kiddy
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craigs23 Mr Muscle
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palmer Fiddled Kiddy
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Posted: 19:39 - 16 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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craig, do a video *how to* about cleaning and stick it on youtube |
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colin1 Captain Safety
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Handsome World Chat Champion
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Posted: 20:49 - 16 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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Fuck me I was watching that one and for Five and half you've got a good Base there mate...Keep us posted... ____________________ Previous Bikes...Honda NSR 125 RR...Kawasaki Zephyr 550...Suzuki SV 1000 S...Yamaha FZ8...Current Bike...Suzuki GSX-R 750... |
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quacker_boy Cuddle Bitch
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Posted: 22:53 - 16 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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You going for a track bike or restore it to road worthy condition as a hack?
Either way, black with HM Plant decals will look the sex ____________________ wizzzard wrote: Imagine God just stopping by, tidying your front room up and then quietly letting himself out again. Statisticly more likely to happen than Korn being on here. |
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Keir World Chat Champion
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Posted: 10:28 - 17 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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its going to be restored to its former glory and then ridden either by me or the mrs as she plans to do her das this year.
more pics
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/Picture073.jpg?t=1169026291
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/Picture075.jpg?t=1169026327
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/Picture083.jpg?t=1169026350
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/Picture085.jpg?t=1169026375 ____________________ Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50 |
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Keir World Chat Champion
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Posted: 10:49 - 17 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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yep, still got it ready for the sun. cant be chancing a suzuki in the winter! ____________________ Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50 |
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Posted: 11:40 - 17 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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got your work cut out for you there mate |
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jon_nsr Nitrous Nuisance
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Posted: 15:23 - 17 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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suits anyone male or female under 6ft. ____________________ 1999 GSXR750 |
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Keir World Chat Champion
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Posted: 19:59 - 17 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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well today was spent fault finding.
more bits needed:
mirrors
levers
front discs
front pads
rear caliper
rectifier
flasher relay
ignition box
front tyre
poss rear shock as its pretty stiff
shed loads of fairing bolts
oil!
coolant
1 x HT lead
If im honest for the work that needs doing it was not very cheap. The ebay ad made it sound alot better than it actually is, saying that its 95% complete with only mirrors, discs and indicators missing. when in actual fact in a non runner with all the above and probably more missing. It appears that someone has had a go at a rebuild and got bored as theres lots of new parts but badly fitted! oh well, its starting to come up alot better now and with some time and patience it will be fine.
oh and its got UK clocks on it which is a bonus. Does this take the restrictor off? ____________________ Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50 |
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Posted: 21:09 - 17 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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grr, i was looking at getting that for a track bike, but then realised i had no money after splashing out 500 on a camera. have fun mate, and i will....one day, be back on an nc. ____________________ www.wilcollinsphoto.co.uk |
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Keir World Chat Champion
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Posted: 14:49 - 24 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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Over the weekend i spent some time on the bike. I got the clocks cleaned up, the yokes resprayed (couldnt wait to be powdercoated),
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/Picture051.jpg?t=1169677036
the fork legs repainted,
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/Picture015.jpg?t=1169677131
the levers and switch gear all cleaned / sprayed, the swingarm and rear end de-greased and refitted, the calipers stripped and cleaned (except the rear one that decided the locking pin didnt want its head anymore and snapped off!), the carbs were siezed up and full of junk so i sourced a new set and fitted them,
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/Picture016.jpg?t=1169677187
the pegs and peg hangers were cleaned and sprayed and the rear master cylinder was replaced as the old one was sticky and crap.
Thats the update for now really. ____________________ Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50
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Posted: 15:19 - 24 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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It should run fucking lovely as it's my carbs after all |
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palmer Fiddled Kiddy
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Posted: 15:23 - 24 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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the curse has been passed on!
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Keir World Chat Champion
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Posted: 17:18 - 24 Jan 2007 Post subject: |
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palmer, you can shut up!
Graham, can i not pursuade you to sell the 4 tank rubbers separately?! I'll probably be after some more parts soon aswell. oh and i dont suppose you know the jet size in the carbs do you? I forgot to check before fitting them and with the ammount of agro they were to fit im not doing it again! ____________________ Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50 |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 17 years, 98 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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