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Charlies
46 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 11 Jan 2013 Last seen 10 Nov 2013
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All 46- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Scored a Yoshi Exhaust for her last week! Now the only problem is winter's coming.... [image: post-25093-0-11501000-1384105424.jpg] [image: post-25093-0-45250200-1384105437.jpg]
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" vfrcapn Charlies I need tires too, so I'm thinking of going the F2 front wheel swap route, is there any other way to get a speedo if I do F3 or newer? F3 wheel route:…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" 86VF1000R Great work- looks beautiful! did you end up painting or pc'ing the frame? Thanks, I powder coated the frame and something like 40 other parts, glad I did because the powder coater I used stripped everything…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Whew, almost glad I didn't get close to what I wanted. A bit disappointed too, but she still needs some cosmetic surgery... But in the mean time, I need to sort those damn forks out! Harsh as all hell on the highway,…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Unfortunately it is, I need to sell one of my bikes, get back to one for a bit. I tried to sell the Warrior first but as I still owe on it (and part of the Vulcan I put into the front of a van!) I cant move it for what…
- Indy motogp roll call My Son and I will be there Saturday and Sunday, most likely the Northwest Vista area, we sat there last year and he really liked it. Year before we sat opposite the Ducati area (Pit Lane Exit) and that's pretty a pretty…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Okay, Thanks to Honda of Richmond (KY) new key is ready to go and only cost $10 (plus $10 for a spare) :happy:
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Well, my Radiator cap came in yesterday, I think the old one when kaput with the thermostat. Anyways, rode her in to work this morning and it was perfect, low humidity, nice temperature around 62 and you could tell the…
- Spotted In The Wild - At Mid-Ohio A few of the many bikes we saw this weekend! What a blast, wish I could stay for Vintage days... First the V4's [image: 20130713_135002.jpg] [image: 20130714_092758.jpg] And V4 Exotica! [image: 20130712_132517.jpg] Love…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Seat Cowl finally showed up! [image: post-25093-0-65122100-1373299137.jpg]
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Well, I replaced my thermostat last night, couldn't wait for the $40 OEM I ordered so I bought one for an '83 Honda Accord (180deg), found posts about it on a V65 forum. It looks identical to the $40 OEM but was only…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Sorry I didn't see you, I must of been lost in space!
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Yes, that was us. My friend has a TL1000R. It's half a V4 anyway....
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Switchblade 10-4 I would be honored to ride with ya. Ditto! Did you manage to avoid all the bicycles on Saturday? Can't believe they would ride those roads, we stayed way west and south until the afternoon. Did a 250…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Switchblade Charlies Cool, were you on a red VFR, black leathers at Deals Gap Resort? I think I saw you as we were leaving... I saw a couple of VFR's out there but we never seemed to be at the same place at the same…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Cool, were you on a red VFR, black leathers at Deals Gap Resort? I think I saw you as we were leaving... I saw a couple of VFR's out there but we never seemed to be at the same place at the same time... (I see from your…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" My favorite "view" of the bike right now. I like the way the colors worked out. I was unsure on the engine covers at first but I am really digging it now! The black frame with the gold banjos and silver lines is cool…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" 154 miles today. Through the tail of the dragon, over the cherohala and back to the Tuskegee inn! I'd call that a good day... [image: post-25093-0-12709400-1371262891.jpg]
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" [image: post-25093-0-69810300-1371223971.jpg][image: post-25093-0-21802400-1371223951.jpg] 12 miles on the road. Leaks fixed. One oil, one fuel, two brake and two water!
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Don't you hate it when you think your almost done and more parts show up!! I swear they said they were cancelled... [image: post-25093-0-66623300-1371071106.jpg] Those O-rings are for the water pipes under the carbs,…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" mrmatt Wow, lots of work and looks great! I haven't been on here much lately but welcome from Lexington Thanks! Do you ever ride down to the River on Thursdays? We go whenever possible.
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" I came to terms with PVC in my forks, after all that was a very thin walled piece of metal as the spacer before... Cutting was easy and the instructions were good for setting the pre-load, I cant wait to get the Sonic…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" I have made some real progress this week! I finally received my shock from Hagon and was able to get her up on both feet again. With any luck I will finish assembly tonight and have her running by the weekend (at Deal's…
- Project 85 VF1000R I found this site for windscreens, I have not bought one yet so no clue as to quality but it is German! http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/mra_motorcycle_screens.html And I think everyone here will recognize the bike they…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" It had no reserve, but I know there are "Ghost" bidders out there to make sure it sells for what the owner wanted. Just wait and see if it pops up again. I saw one on 3 times in a row, it "sold" all three times.
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Almost bought another one....it sold for $1525 on eBay out in Cali, that exhaust would of been worth grabbing the bike. :wink:…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" a little fork bling, hope to get them assembled tonight! [image: post-25093-0-23813000-1370366897.jpg]
- New Owner Of Rough Vf1000R. Parts Questions. Another Screen Option I have found http://www.bikehps.c...pe_Screens.html Mirrors are a bit harder, they mount through the faring. 86 and 87 VFR mirrors are the same and look a lot nicer, Some Euro VF1K's had them too.…
- Project 85 VF1000R I have a real late question on the Sonic springs you used, I purchased the same and received a PVC pipe for the spacer to be cut to fit. Is this what you used too? Just curious. BTW that bike is AWESOME!! :beer:
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Ran into a problem this weekend, started on the fork rebuild while waiting on my new rear shock. I had only slight problems with the left (air pressure) fork tube cap, nothing an 18" ratchet could handle BUT THE…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" I've finally made some progress, the bearings have been reset in the swing arm and steering stem. Valves adjusted and motor back in the frame! Hopefully this will boost my motivation, easier to bolt on a little at a…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" BTW, That stuff is not Rothmans inspired, but Actual Rothmans Edition Pieces. Not sure what they are worth, but couldn't pass them up! Now I am confused on a whole new level, keep the original RWB or go Rothmans.…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" And here is the rest to go with the tank! [image: post-25093-0-20033800-1366655858.jpg] [image: post-25093-0-73316600-1366655876.jpg] [image: post-25093-0-96864100-1366655886.jpg] Making other progress too, but slower…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Getting ahead of myself here, but the pretty parts are more fun sometimes. [image: post-25093-0-00739300-1366239874.jpg]
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Progress...slow, slow progress. I'm not going to even come close to being done by bike week! [image: post-25093-0-39459900-1362335314.jpg]
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Frame, Swing Arm and 38 some odd other parts off to the Powder Coater. Its going to be a long two weeks waiting! [image: post-25093-0-62837800-1361546054.jpg]
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" vfrcapn Rattle can-ing the frame can work out as well and way cheaper than PC. Details are in this thread: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/37075-vf1000r-rebuild/?p=444305#entry444305 Looks like it was…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" To me, the fact that I have to reprint it at all takes away from the value. I agree that original is more valuable, but if its painted once, 28 years from now it can be painted again.
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" New stuff starting to come in! [image: post-25093-0-74483500-1359669807.jpg] [image: post-25093-0-73529500-1359669594.jpg] Of course I haven't gotten anything cleaned, nothing to the Powder Coaters and I'm going to be…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" I'm going Satin Black with everything including the frame. When I get around to the Fairings they will be stock RWB, Love that too much to change it. And after a grueling 30 second search on the internet I found someone…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" If I can find someone with an oven big enough...It will not fit in my guys oven. I do plan on having it painted with automotive paint though, not rattle can.
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Okay...That's done. Much easier to take the frame off the engine! [image: post-25093-0-22666300-1358305426.jpg] [image: post-25093-0-09683000-1358305443.jpg]
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" If I could get past sitting on my stool and scratching my head on where to start! I'm down to the Motor and Frame but blocked it up wrong...
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" First shot at a build list, would love to be able to get her done in time for Bike Week! we leave in less than 2 months!! Build List Clean Every Thing!! Repaint Frame Powder Coat Swing Arm Powder Coat All Brackets…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" sorry...I was on my ipad earlier and couldnt upload On the way home [image: post-25093-0-58432600-1357872807.jpg] [image: post-25093-0-87817300-1357872781.jpg] [image: post-25093-0-13315300-1357872845.jpg] Something…
- 85 Vf1000R "bike In A Box" Okay, starting on a proper restore of my bike in a box, bought it off eBay in May, it was about 50% apart so I had no clue what I paid for. My friend talked me into putting her together before throwing money into…
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