Honda VFR 400 NC30 Project

Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

Well I though I would start my little project.This is my bike https://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab100/theoutsider511/BbULEDQ2kKGrHgoH-CEEjlLl0usBKvew3Le.jpg

I bought it of ebay fairly cheap,without tax and MOT. The bike has been modified a little bit,it has NC35 front faring,and I think the sides are from NC35 aswell,ART 2 Slip-on exhaust,it came with the 33 bhp washers,single seat cowl with blue seat,aftermarket led tail light,Mirrors with indicators built in.It has around 40 k Km which is about 26 k miles.When I bought it it ran superb,I`ve put the washers in it ran like shit,took the washers off the carbs it didn`t ran at all.Cleaned the plugs it started but it runs a bit weird and it backfires if I accelerate a bit hard.

Now the things I don`t like about the bike. The back end is the ugliest fucking thing I ever seen on a bike.The seat has been stuck with glue onto the frame,well actually : Seat,Wood,Subframe.
The bike looks wicked but the back end lets it down.
I`ve looked at tyga or k-conversion and they are way to expensive.After I`ve looked at 400 grey bikes forum I`ve seen somebody that changed all the farings to a cbr 600 rr.This thing gave me a idea,why do I have to buy tyga when I can do my own?so I voted for the r1 5jj back end.Now a bit of photoshop and it came with 2 versions
1. https://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab100/theoutsider511/hondar12.jpg

2. https://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab100/theoutsider511/hondar1comb.jpg

I`ve bought the seat cowl today,hopefuly i`ll get seats soon.
Now what I need is to modify the existing exhaust bracket,as I have to raise the subframe.From monday I will start to take proper pictures of the bike and how the project goes.And hopefuly monday the seat unit is in.
So anyway I`ve got a lot of time as I can`t ride the bike as I need to do my mod 2.Thanks Thumbs Up

Thom · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Karma :

that seat unit will look nice aslong as it doesnt sit too far back!
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Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

It will not be too far back,I forgot to make the seat unit in photoshop shorter,as I found somewhere on internet how long is the seat unit.Also I forgot to mention,The back end and the front mudguard will be in metallic black.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I feel it would look out of place to new on an older bike, what about an NC35 rear?
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Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

Still square.I have to say the nc35 farings that I have look wicked.The bike looks like it came out few years ago not 18 years ago except the back.Thanks

Pussy Magnet · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Oct 2009 Karma :

nice little project like the bike a lot Very Happy

Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

Right a small update.The seat cowl came in today.Now I see that there is no way I will join the r1 back end with the nc30 seat unit(like in picture number 2).
I`ve put the subframe in it`s original position as it was a bit to high.I have moved the water bottle near the clocks as there is no way I will fit that under the seat.Was looking if I can put the wiring loom under the tank but there is not enough space.

I`ve bought sunday the tail tidy for the r1 back end including the lights so that will give me a rough idea if I have to raise the subframe or not.The seat unit will bolt perfect onto the subframe top bolts.

Now I don`t know what I should do with the seat.From the pictures the r1 seat looks a bit long,and I don`t want to move the seat cowl back as it will look ugly.Also i`m worried about the width of the seat.The nc30 seat looks like it fits but it don`t look great.

Well,after I moved all the wiring loom roughly in the position where it will be, I`ll have to cut the front rear seat bracket from the subframe as the seat cowl won`t stay down.I think there is enough room for the brake reservoir.

I have to think to a seat mount (after I get the seat) as the nc30 seat was bolted to the frame.I`m planning in chopping a bit of the old undertray(the battery box bit) so the r1 tail tidy thing will join the nc30 undertray.

Next plan is to get a alarm,get paint,primer,laquer.Also I`ll paint the seat cowl in the british racing green.I`ll provide pictures in few minutes as my internet is slow and it takes ages.

Any good ideas are welcome Thumbs Up

Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

swiftb · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Karma :

Thats pretty impressive, look forward to seeing the end result, looks like its really going to suit the bike. I would suggest sticking with the blue and yellow theme, it looks right Thumbs Up

Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

I think the green and yellow looks good as I was looking at the lotus in green with yellow stripes but I will think about your idea.Thanks

Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

This is the undertray I`ve bought
https://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab100/theoutsider511/Bd2bDQCGkKGrHqUH-EUErgzZ7NkhBK6zElB.jpg

And after a bit of research I wil get this number plate bracket

https://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab100/theoutsider511/dr2031020montiert20dirk20mit20khz20.jpg

This indicators

https://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab100/theoutsider511/BYhiE7BGkKGrHgoH-CcEjlLl4lRpBKiECbd.jpg

And this tank protector
https://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab100/theoutsider511/BYhm8tB2kKGrHgoOKjYEjlLmZ5C3BKiEP4t.jpg

oJaXo · Crazy Courier Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Karma :

looking forward to seeing the finished project Thumbs Up

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Please...put a bullet in the CDi and let that bike rest in peace.

Sorry...just don't like it. The OE water bottle is meant to be covered by a seat unit - it looks like a hospital piss bottle if it isn't.

I agree that the tail on the bike was a little 'blocky' in comparison to a standard RVF's, but strapping on an R1 tail unit does nothing to the bike's retro lines.

If it were me, I'd spend the time and money bringing the bike back from near death point it looks to be currently in.

Theoutsider · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I'm afraid i agree with craig. I think it will look terrible so mismatched.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

Have to say, I'm not taken with it right now, maybe you could spray it yellow to match the rest of the bike, then maybe it will fit in a bit better. Good luck with it though mate Thumbs Up

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