[My new project!! - Honda VFR400 NC30]

Hi folks,

Update time.

Its taken a while but i've now got pretty much all the bits i needed for my project (plus some bits i didnt need )

The tank i had sourced was too badly damaged, i wasnt happy with it so I got another one.

I got time on saturday to remove all the plastics and replace the tank.

Fresh tank of fuel & bang - it fired! It was still on the old plugs as it needs a peculiar size plug socket (now ordered) so I'm hoping it'll start and run smoothly on the new plugs.

Disassembly so far has, as expected, uncovered a few gremlins.

Lots of silicone pumped around connections on the voltage regulator & a splattering of exhaust putty on the silencer. But i'll get that sorted.

Updated pics from saturday:-

Interestingly, I checked out the bodywork manufacturers website (K-Conversions) & spotted a used bike they have for sale. Identical to my bike, except their paintwork is in good shape.

Scary thing is their price - $4995 !!

Next step is plug change, then oil & filter change.

Finish realigning the fairings then begin the disassembly process.

I'll try my besy to keep this thread updated when i can.

[Kev, I've found your girl]

Sweet Jesus - yum....

[Foamy's New Toy, XJ650 Turbo :)]

failing that put me in contact with the guy and i will buy it

Think we all saw that coming.....

[sentimental prose for Valentines]

Reminds me of my favourite-

Roses are red

Violets are blue

I'm shit at poetry

Nice tits.

[Dirty Joke]

Right???

Am I missing the point? Lol

Yip!! Lol

[Rip off eBay sellers!]

A kind off there James for us accross the water

Fair play to ya

Agreed, very kind. Thanks James.

[Rip off eBay sellers!]

Been plundering through eBay looking for parts for my project.

Spotted some nice delkevic footrests, was about to click the Buy-It-Now when I noticed his shipping cost of £5.95 was mainland UK only. Shipping to NI was gonna be £19.99!!

What a rip off. I've posted much bigger items (like plastics off Juniors PW50) from here to mainland, 1st class recorded for £5.

I actually contacted the seller to ask how he justified his costs, got a reply today after a week - telling me not to contact him again!!! Lol

Rant over, normal service will now continue

[My new project!! - Honda VFR400 NC30]

good luck with resisting to tearing it apart

Thanks! Trying to be sensible & do any fabrication etc now instead of later.

But it's still so tempting...

[My new project!! - Honda VFR400 NC30]

Update number 1!

Have ordered a pro-bolt screen kit plus a full stainless nut/bolt/washer kit for pretty much the whole bike. Obviously not gonna replace everything but they're always handy to have.

Gonna resist the tear-it-apart temptation, bought some Muc-Off & degreaser, and a vast array of brushes. Gonna scrub as it sits and make/modify the fairing brackets etc where necessary now before I dismantle.

[Anybody know how?]

Prob need to ask one of the moderators.

I'm sure one will be along shortly....

[And So It Begins,,,,, Mini Bike]

Looks good Pat!

And to think the poor wee bike was nearly going to the skip...

[Last year's milage]

Bought me bike round this time last year (febuary)

It's been a year already?? Holy sh*t!! Lol

[My new project!! - Honda VFR400 NC30]

nice one vic, now for the big spend lol, yeah those TT legends look very tasty dont they

Thanks! I really like those colours, think they'll suit shape of the bike with the different seat etc.

Can't wait to start breakin it down

[New toy - I can't wait!]

As promised, project thread has been started.

Sorry if i waffle on a bit!!

[Hello Newbie FZR600 Project]

Welcome!

Good luck with the FZR, had a few of them & willing to help in any way i can!

Great cheap runaround, lots of fun too.

[My new project!! - Honda VFR400 NC30]

Hi folks.

As promised, heres the start of my project thread.

I've had the notion for a project for a while, and having always had a soft spot for 400s, I couldnt resist this when i spotted it.

Its a 1992 (according to the logbook) Honda VFR400 NC30.

I believe the bodywork to be a Tyga fairing, either Tyga or K-Conversions seat unit & exhaust.

Heres a pic of the new addition & its stablemate, it feels like a feather compared to the VTR!!

The bodywork is all pretty sound. Theres a few minor bits needing attention, like where the mirrors were bolted on.

Bike is turning over freely but has stood for a few years so i'm hoping that fresh fuel, clean plugs & maybe degunked carbs will get it fired up.

Fuel tank is a plastic replacement, i intend to get an original replacement again as inside of plastic one seems to have deteriorated.

To-do list is (at present) as follows:-

Source tank & replace current. (tank already found in local breaker)

Fresh filters, fuel, oil & plugs. (filter bought today)

L/H switchgear needs replaces (headlight switch broken off) (has been sourced in local breakers)

Strip everything & give it a dam good clean!

Powder coat / polish any bits i decide need done.

Rear brake disc replaced, check seals in calipers (front brake working well)

Check fork seals / service forks if needed.

Remove those awful rear indicators, fill holes in seat unit.

Get custom tail tidy made & add different rear indicators (new indicators bought today)

Also think i'll design/model a custom top yoke & get it made too. (its handy having mates who own engineering firms!!)

Electrics need attention (headlights & indicators), but i have an autospark friend who'll make short work of that.

Make slightly different bracketry for belly pan

Paint the whole thing in my chosen colours.

Sounds like a lot of work as i type it! But i'm confident that its all reasonably manageable, think it has potential to be a nice wee bike!

Original idea was to go black/white, but since decided i want to try something similar to TT Legends bikes (see below).

Sorry for waffling on! I'll try my best to keep you posted as i progress.

[Foamys new toy :D]

Just realised - is this not approximately the 67th thread recently where Foamy has got a new toy??? Lol

Seen pics of all of them except his new lady!!

[Foamys new toy :D]

Me likey a lot!

Welcome to the dark side (Honda owners on here!)

[New toy - I can't wait!]

Woohoo!!

It's home!! Been a long day & lots of miles but think itll be worth it in the end.

Needs mainly cosmetic work & the usual stuff you'd expect from sitting.

I'll take some pics tomorrow in the daylight & start a project thread.

Time for pizza and beer....

[New toy - I can't wait!]

Collection is scheduled for Saturday afternoon - I really can't wait! I'm like a kid at Christmas!!

[New toy - I can't wait!]

Dont worry Vic

You can use the time to tidy the shed and have it ready for full on Project NC 30

Funny u should mention it, shed got reworked on Thursday!! Lol.

Trying to resist the temptation to buy bits off eBay before it arrives, just incase somethin goes tits up. Even sent the guy an extra deposit to prove I'm not a time waster.

[New toy - I can't wait!]

can't you tell your breakdown it's broke down ,and you want it took home

Hmmm, good idea! Lol

[New toy - I can't wait!]

So frustrating!!

Due to transport issues I can't collect my new baby until next Saturday.

I'm busting to get it home & start on my project.

Ah well, good things come to those who wait...

[New toy - I can't wait!]

I'm with John on this one

Dunno yet, want to get it home and get it mechanically sorted first. Then the cosmetics will follow. They're a great wee bike, very lively even with a lardass like me on board!!

[New toy - I can't wait!]

good buy Vic " i can see it now ,, red/white/blue . white wheels , single sided swinger ,,,, will be the dogs "

Thanks, at the minute I'm thinking White & black (will post a pic later) with subtle hints of carbon fibre (real stuff not the vinyl shite) but as with all projects these ideas could change!!