Lorne, 3/31/2023 at 10:15 PM
What are the fairings like? There are a lot of tabs on 3rd gen bodywork, and on my '92 more than a few were broken.
I know this isn't your first rodeo, but might I offer some suggestions?
Third gen turn signals were originally on stalks. But the red lenses either side of the brake light can be converted to turn signals, and tidy up the back of the bike. It looks like the previous owner did this on your VFR. I think they look better in amber, like the 4th gen has, and they are a direct replacement - though you may have to sort out the wiring.
Speaking of bodywork, I've attached pics of my '92 as stock and after a few changes. I really didn't like the purple/grey VFR decal and bought a set as used on the black 1990/1991 VFRs in Europe. they are similar to the one on red VFRs, but with a gold shadow instead of silver. I applied red tape on rear fairings just wide enough to cover the purple.
I have a spare pair of those decals and would like to see them get used, so ping me if you are interested.
Condom-less mirrors from the 2000/2001 VFR800 bolt right on. Non-VTec handlebars are a little taller - 5/8"? Their locating tabs are in a different location, but easy to sort out. To be honest, I can't remember if there was any clearance problems with the fairing/windscreen.
An easy way to spruce up the appearance of the fork legs is to strip the paint then polish the raw aluminum. Actually most of the leg is pretty smooth so I mostly I was cleaning up mild corrosion from where the paint had chipped off. They stayed shiny for the next 2 1/2 years & 20K km.
Lastly, one of the fellows on the old mailing list, Dave Matthew, found that a 2" diameter VDO clock could be fitted to the left side panel. There's a round knock on the panel near the front of the tank. That is where Euro models housed the fuel switch. Here's a link: VDO Marine Clock
Best of luck with your project.
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[image: 92 VFR before + after.jpg]
The bike did have the stalk rear winkers on it, but they were trashed. I wouldn't have kept them in any case. I have some amber lenses already, but I`m not sure which way I'm gonna go yet. I might make the red lenses running lights and signals.
Its gonna have some original style mirrors at first. My 95 had 2000 mirrors on it when I got it and came with the brand new originals. The weathered 92 mirrors went on the 90.
Forks are pretty rough. I have a real nice set of 97 forks that will go on, along with a 97 wheel and rotors.
If any thing goes in the fuel valve blanking plate, it will be a Honda Voltmeter.
Graphics wise, I will be eliminating the whole purple stripe and VFR. I already have a plan to update it, but keep it OEM looking.
Body work is OK, but yeah, I've got some tabs to repair. Done quite a bit on other projects.