Tim's VFR nc30 project.

[Tim..]

[wabbithunter]

need the money for the travels matey and its about time i downsized so i can concentrate on finishing the tl and rgv
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TL1000R Fighter,TL1000R ,Husaberg 650 ,883 sportser,Ducati 996,RGV/RS 250 Special Fighter

I INTEND TO LEAVE THIS WORLD THE SAME WAY I CAME IN, BLOODY AND SCREAMING

[wabbithunter]

need the money for the travels matey and its about time i downsized so i can concentrate on finishing the tl and rgv
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TL1000R Fighter,TL1000R ,Husaberg 650 ,883 sportser,Ducati 996,RGV/RS 250 Special Fighter

I INTEND TO LEAVE THIS WORLD THE SAME WAY I CAME IN, BLOODY AND SCREAMING

[Tim..]

[CHR15]

[Tim..]

[CHR15]

[DrDonnyBrago]

Those yokes are sexy as

[Tim..]

Thought I was done with the bead blaster. . . . . but no, decided I am going to treat all the engine fixings to a new coat of zinc aswell.

Also blasted the front grill back so i can repaint it. Was quite grimey, but easily cleaned.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo008.jpg
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo041-1.jpg

All the fixings are nice and clean now. Total of 80 parts to be zinc coated, the water pipes and the rear exhaust manifold will be rechromed.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo030-1.jpg

The plan for the weekend, hopefully clean the loom up and make a start on tidying it up, paint the grill and starter motor silver and laquer some of the other parts.

Also complied a massive list of new parts I want from Honda, going to be a steep bill for seals and gaskets etc but I want original Honda quality.

8 x Exhaust studs 929000.602.00e
4 x head to exhaust gaskets 18291.216.000
8 x exhaust nuts 90304.hb3.771
2 x manifold to pipes gaskets 18291.mr8.000
1 x thermostat o-ring 91311.ke8.000
1 x thermostat seal 91331.pc9.003
1 x thermostat temp sensor 37750.pc1.004
1 x starter motor o-ring 91309.425.003
2 x water pipe o-ring 91301.mb0.000
2 x water pipe seal 91301.147.023
1 x water pipe o-ring 91312.ke7.003
1 x clutchcover gasket 11394.ml0.000
1 x generator cover gasket 11636.ml0.000
1 x sump gasket 11315.ml0.010

Other needed parts

1 x front tank rubber 17511.kv3.000
2 x side tank rubber 17611.ml7.000
1 x rear tank rubber 17613.gf6.000
1 x rear wheel nut cover 42603.mr8.000
1 x steering stem nut cover 53232.mr7.000

Total price = £178.20 delivered

If anyone is in the same situation (you never know) these are the two sites I used to source the part numbers and price.

David Silver Spares.

VFR400 parts catalogue.

Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Tim..]

Brilliant, a lovely sunny day to do some painting.

Got the starter motor done.

Before
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo044.jpg

After
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo047.jpg

Got the water pipes etc done.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo057.jpg

Also got the front grill, rear brake carrier, torque arm (and spacers) and rear shock linkage done, but I'm being hassled to go down the pub beer garden so I'll add some more pics later. Hard life ain't it .


Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Tim..]

Pics as promised

Rear brake torque arm
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo059.jpg

Rear brake carrier
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo061-1.jpg

RVF rear shock linkages all greased and built
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo065-1.jpg

Starting to actually build little things here and there now rather than constant cleaning .

Also ordered some ally clip ons (and some other little parts) from Rick Oliver, and a new rear disc which will allow me to rebuild the drive hub etc.

Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Sam_Y_93]

Tim, your slacking

Hows it all coming along?
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Bikes Past: Yamaha Aerox (sold) Yamaha R125 (written off)
Bikes Current: Honda VFR 400 (awaiting restoration) Honda CB600f F-4
Theory passed July 21st Mod1 passed August 3rd Mod 2 passed 26th August

[Tim..]

[Sam_Y_93]

ok ill let you off sounds like good fun though

so is the engine going to be made up all tarty then?
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Bikes Past: Yamaha Aerox (sold) Yamaha R125 (written off)
Bikes Current: Honda VFR 400 (awaiting restoration) Honda CB600f F-4
Theory passed July 21st Mod1 passed August 3rd Mod 2 passed 26th August

[Tim..]

[Tim..]

Package arrived from Rick today, so I spent a little time in the garage this evening bolting, torquing and lock wiring the rear disc up. Some of the nc30 guru's may have noticed that the bolt heads have been machined to sit flush, this is because the new wheels do not accomodate them.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo014-1.jpg
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo015.jpg
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo017.jpg

Also trail fitted the 'shark fin' chain guard, would have also had all the rear drive hub built but my grease seems to have gone walkies. My sticky fingered dad no doubt .

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo019-3.jpg

More soon hopefully.
Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Tim..]

Went and got some grease today. Greased the hub and put it into place along with the caliper mount, circlip and torque arm. Also drilled the new longer bolt for the 'shark fin'/torque arm so i could split-pin the end (like Mr Honda does ). Also put a new split-pin on to the other bolt for the torque arm.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo023-2.jpg

Then greased all the bearings and shaft before fitting and tightening into place.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo026-1.jpg
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo031-1.jpg
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Sam_Y_93]

Hows it all going?

Just wanted to ask, as you seem to know about these bikes. What to look out for when buying one? I'm on the hunt at the moment.
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Bikes Past: Yamaha Aerox (sold) Yamaha R125 (written off)
Bikes Current: Honda VFR 400 (awaiting restoration) Honda CB600f F-4
Theory passed July 21st Mod1 passed August 3rd Mod 2 passed 26th August

[Frost]

Proof that the valves have been checked and adjusted if they have done over 40,000 miles, proof that the regulator rectifier has been replaced and that the electrical system hasn't melted.


Also, hurry the hell up! we want more NC30 porn!

[Tim..]

As Dafrostyone says a recent major service history is a real bonus as alot of them are getting quite old and tired.
Check that the rear shock is working correctly.
All original fairings is a plus as the lowers go for silly money now.
Def check for a faulty regulator rectifier melting the loom.

The project is still waiting for the engine to come back from the tuner, there have been a few little set backs during the rebuild.

I have cleaned, blasted and laquered the sump yesterday. Will get a few pics of that up.

All the engine bolts/fixings are at the zinc coaters, as is the exhaust manifold because it couldnt be chromed. The two little water pipes have been dropped off to be re-chromed.
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Tim..]

A little update, before and after pics of the sump. Cleaned, blasted and then lacquered.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo009.jpg
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo020-1.jpg

Also picked up a package from the zinc coaters. Another 93 parts ready for use, mostly for the engine (if i ever get it back ). I also had to have the exhaust manifold done in zinc as the chromer was very doubtful that a good finish could be achieved and be prone to rust. Sorry for the lame pics, was in a bit of a rush today.

https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo002.jpg
https://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Timon1983/VFR%20400%20nc30/Photo0099.jpg

Tim
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Project builds: My VFR400 nc30 build thread + Honda Britain Rep VFR + What? Another VFR +Project 'cos I want one' + V8 coffee table
www.marshallracing.co.uk
OCD - Helping to bring the standard of my bikes up and make me slowly go mad since 1999

[Frost]

Does Zinc coating the bolts effect their thread size much? Or is it literally a few microns thick?

[Tim..]

[Noxious89123]

But don't zinc plated parts react with alloy parts and corrode and weld themselves in place forever more?
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'06 Honda CBR125RW-6 ~ '00 Honda CBR600F-Y ~ '07 Honda CBR600RR-7 ~ Bikeless
'53 Ford Ka 1.3 ~ '03 Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.8 ~ '52 Vauxhall Astra SRi 2.2 ~ '53 Vauxhall Astra GSi

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