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97 Red Vfr 750, For Parts Or Rebuild Clear Title - $1500

11 posts Started 16 Mar 2007 Last recovered post 22 Mar 2007 Wayback Machine snapshot 25 Mar 2007

#1
This VFR was in great condition until the accident, which was a low speed low-side, but most of the damage was done up front when the bike hit the guard rail across the street - if not for hitting the guard rail, it would still be rideable and street-legal. I won't be able to ride for a while (I was hit by a truck coming the other way after I was separated from the bike), so rebuilding it myself is not an option. I'm also a med student and won't have the money for repairs for another year or so. Here is what the bike needs:

1. new bodywork up front (upper fairing headlight/fixture - I actually have a spare used set of lights that will go with the bike) and fairing/guages stay. Guages still in good shape and in working order.

2. a new radiator

3. new front forks and wheel fender (a used set in good condition will come with the bike including brake calipers and reflectors, but they are not installed)

4. new tip sensor. According to the mechanic who looked it over, this is why it won't start. It also needs new side/lower fairings, but those would be more or less optional.

It has about 12k miles on it. The bike has an aftermarket 2 Bros exhaust (best sounding bike on the planet), aftermarket dark smoke windscreen (which appears to be in good shape), a leather tank bra, a K&N air filter - recently installed at the 12k mile service, a new regulator/rectifier (original models had tendency to overheat, Honda has since replaced the part with a more effective one), and a tail light modulator, which can easily be removed if its not your thing. I also have the original clear windscreen and the rear seat cowl sitting in storage that will go with the bike. A Clymer manual will go with it.
The bike was in pristine condition before the accident, never abused. I was the third owner, the first two owners were older mature riders who never had a chance to ride (I bought it with 7300 miles this past July). All services were done on time or early. My parents took pics with a 35mm camera so I can email full-sized scanned images if needed, although they're not the best pics.
CLEAR Ohio Title is in hand and will be transferred, NOT SALVAGE.
Shoot me an email if you're interested. Asking 1500. Will take cash or check (personal checks must clear before pickup). Will consider trade for early 90's sportbike/ sport touring bike in decent condition. This bike will require some work before it can be ridden - its not a "quick fix."

Considering the following for rebuild, myself:

F4i Fairing Bracket $48
F4i Mirror Bracket $84
F4i headlight used $200
F4i Windshield $60
F4i mirrors $50/pair
flushmount turn signals $23
F4i upper and lower fairing $450 from ebay
Radiator 150

Total Parts $1065

Misc
Tip sensor, shifter, brake pedal, assorted tinkering ????$$$$$

LAST CHANCE BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND AND KEEP IT. Bike is located in Cuyahoga Falls, OH between Cleveland and Akron. If I have time to run to the shop, I'll take digital pics....
PM me if interested.

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#2
UPDATE:

Apparently the bike does not need a new tip sensor as it will start. There was apparently some sort of miscommunication before. I went back in today to take some pics of the bike that are good quality. The forum will not allow me to post them in the thread, but you may view them in my album. If you would like the high res version of the images, send me a PM: they are 2mb/photo, or I can send you the middle res version at about 200k/photo.
As you can see, the shifter and brake pedal are bent, but should only need to be replaced - no further work needed for transmission, etc. Guages need the plastic that cover the front side of the bike (rear side of the guages), since it was broken off. Guages still work as far as I know.
All electrical wiring appears intact.
Frame is in good shape. Not a scratch on the rear fairing.
Still needs front and side fairing, radiator, turn signals, and a bath.

Steve
#3
you did have at least one offer...
#4
Lobster, Mar 19 2007, 10:01 PMyou did have at least one offer...


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Shoot me a PM if you're still interested.
#5
sesand, Mar 19 2007, 10:12 PM
Lobster, Mar 19 2007, 10:01 PMyou did have at least one offer...


smile.gif
Shoot me a PM if you're still interested.



Bike is no longer for sale - I'm going to dive in to the F4i bodywork conversion project!
#6
sesand, Mar 20 2007, 06:10 PM
sesand, Mar 19 2007, 10:12 PM
Lobster, Mar 19 2007, 10:01 PMyou did have at least one offer...


smile.gif
Shoot me a PM if you're still interested.



Bike is no longer for sale - I'm going to dive in to the F4i bodywork conversion project!



YEAH......BABY !!!! Think of the fun you're getting yourself into......HAHA. ohmy.gif ph34r.gif
#7
Oh yah! That's the spirit. Don't give up. Can't wait to see it complete and on the road again.
#8
DonnyBallGame, Mar 20 2007, 06:45 PMOh yah! That's the spirit. Don't give up. Can't wait to see it complete and on the road again.



I was studying one afternoon and decided "I didn't buy all this motorcycle gear for it to sit around my apartment." It will cost less to fix this one than to buy another one.
Besides, its time to ride. And you can count on pics as soon as its done!
#9
sesand, Mar 21 2007, 11:59 PM
DonnyBallGame, Mar 20 2007, 06:45 PMOh yah! That's the spirit. Don't give up. Can't wait to see it complete and on the road again.



I was studying one afternoon and decided "I didn't buy all this motorcycle gear for it to sit around my apartment." It will cost less to fix this one than to buy another one.
Besides, its time to ride. And you can count on pics as soon as its done!



Hope you get done with your conversion first. fing02.gif Let's race goofy.gif
#10
sesand, Mar 20 2007, 05:10 PM
sesand, Mar 19 2007, 10:12 PM
Lobster, Mar 19 2007, 10:01 PMyou did have at least one offer...


smile.gif
Shoot me a PM if you're still interested.



Bike is no longer for sale - I'm going to dive in to the F4i bodywork conversion project!

Awesome, now I can stop trying to figure out a way to get up there and back with another motorcycle... smile.gif Good Luck!!
#11
Hobie1dog, Mar 22 2007, 04:13 PM
sesand, Mar 21 2007, 11:59 PM
DonnyBallGame, Mar 20 2007, 06:45 PMOh yah! That's the spirit. Don't give up. Can't wait to see it complete and on the road again.



I was studying one afternoon and decided "I didn't buy all this motorcycle gear for it to sit around my apartment." It will cost less to fix this one than to buy another one.
Besides, its time to ride. And you can count on pics as soon as its done!



Hope you get done with your conversion first. fing02.gif Let's race goofy.gif


Heh, I'm not too motivated to finish quickly as I won't ride it for some time until my arm has healed more completely. Plus I'm paying for the labor (no time, no space, no tools, no knowledge). I could rectify the last one, but the other three are not possible. Time to hit the weight room, or my version of it anyway smile.gif
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