Keirs project VFR 400 NC30

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

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.
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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

Mozzer · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Karma :

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 Mr. Green

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Fair bit of work to do then, that should =keep you busy Wink

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).

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

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? Razz

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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

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

Just take your time and keep at it.

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Doh, looking for a little more for my discs, considering their condition.

I've added the odd tip here and there, might be few amongst the forum achives on some of my project threads.

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

craig, do a video *how to* about cleaning and stick it on youtube Razz

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

i think craig strips his bikes, not to fix them, but to clean them, so his approach might be a bit much for the average rider
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Handsome · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Karma :

Fuck me I was watching that one and for Five and half you've got a good Base there mate...Keep us posted... Thumbs Up

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Welshd1k · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Karma :

that is teh sex must pas my das and get one
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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

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 Drooling

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Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

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
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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

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Mate, do you still actually HAVE the GSXR?

Is she just staying under cover untill the sun shines?
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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.

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

yep, still got it ready for the sun. cant be chancing a suzuki in the winter!
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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

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

got your work cut out for you there mate Laughing

Deano · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Karma :

400's are definately one of the best bikes for women physically as they are so low.

jon_nsr · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Karma :

suits anyone male or female under 6ft. Thumbs Up

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

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?
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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

v4forlife · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Karma :

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.
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

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.
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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

Graham88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 May 2006 Karma :

It should run fucking lovely as it's my carbs after all Laughing

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

the curse has been passed on!

Laughing

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

palmer, you can shut up! Laughing

Graham, can i not pursuade you to sell the 4 tank rubbers separately?! Crying or Very sad

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!
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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