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2000 Honda VFR Repsol Build

38 posts Started 17 Oct 2012 Last recovered post 18 Aug 2013 Wayback Machine snapshot 1 Nov 2013

#1
I purchased a 2000 Honda VFR with 6400 miles back in July.The previous owner let the bike sit in the garage. When I purchased  this back in july it needed brakes and right fork seal was busted. After spending 6 week I have done all below services:

1) Engine Oil Changed.
2) Clutch Oil Changes.
3) Front & Rear Brake Pad - Ferodo
3) Front & Rear Brake Oil Replaced.
4) Fork seal and Dust seal replaced.
5) New Air Filter.
6) Coolant Drained and replaced.
7) Replaced front and rear tires.
8) Chain adjusted.

In addition to service
  • Replaced stock lever with CNC adjustable Lever.
  • DanMoto o2 senor eliminator.
  • Replaced Cheap D&D pipe with 2 brother high mount carbon exhaust.
  • Replaced stock grip.
  • Power Commander 2 added.(Will dyno it next year).
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The Biggest expense was ordering Repsol Kit, which should arrive by next week.

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#2
where did you buy the fairing set from... i hope it isnt the cheap china ones
#3
you can luck out and get some good asian kits. cheaper than painting that scene on your current body.
we will need a report on the quality for sure.
and pics
#4
I've seen this kit on few bike in person on a CBR600 and I was amazed.

Repainting the whole OEM fairings would cost me $1200. So I ended up sending $464.00 shipped and plus i get to keep my original one intact.
#5
I like the stock yellow but I'm interested in seeing the photos when it's finished.
#6
Ask the members that have used the China fairing how they installed them so it will go nice smooth.  On my TL forum we have several members that have done CHina plastics and all have had good results.  Installing and using different heat shields were the only issues.
#7
I would recommend getting a fairing bolt kit off Ebay. It has a lot of plastic washers, rubberized mounting nuts and some new plastic rivets. You will need a drill, Drimmel tool, utility knife and a lot of patience. Make sure everything fits. Usually best to get all bolts started then tighten them down.  As per Ebay you only have 45 day to file complaint. After you wait 30 days to get fairing kit. You will have about 15 days to make sure it all works.

One question. Are you going to paint the gas tank?
#8

[image: View Post]250ninjarider, on 18 October 2012 - 05:19 PM, said:

I would recommend getting a fairing bolt kit off Ebay. It has a lot of plastic washers, rubberized mounting nuts and some new plastic rivets. You will need a drill, Drimmel tool, utility knife and a lot of patience. Make sure everything fits. Usually best to get all bolts started then tighten them down.  As per Ebay you only have 45 day to file complaint. After you wait 30 days to get fairing kit. You will have about 15 days to make sure it all works.

One question. Are you going to paint the gas tank?

I have no plans to paint the gas tank.
#9
My PC2 Install
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Bike is almost 80% stripped.
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#10
black wheels, yellow tank, and Repsol fairings.... thats going to be a mix & match. i saw that you were thinking about powder coating the rims, why not throw the tank in there too?? :huh:
#11

black wheels, yellow tank, and Repsol fairings.... thats going to be a mix & match. i saw that you were thinking about powder coating the rims, why not throw the tank in there too?? :huh:



Not yet
#12
Kit is installed only thing pending is tank.. And I'm looking for spare tank....anyone??????
#13
Pics or it didn't happen. :smile:
#14
Smart move getting spare tank, so you can still back to yellow.
#15

Pics or it didn't happen. :smile:


DID happen but it wont be fair to post pictures with yellow/organe tank. Once a newly painted tank is in place I will post pictures.


maybe i can try photoshop
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#17
So with only 6400 miles, and one of the rarer 5th gen colours, why swap the bodywork?
#18
And why the black and white photo?
#19

And why the black and white photo?

Probably so you don't see the mis-matched tank color?
#20


And why the black and white photo?

Probably so you don't see the mis-matched tank color?

yes .like you said Tank does no justice to the kit
#21

So with only 6400 miles, and one of the rarer 5th gen colors, why swap the bodywork?


Agreed I still love the bike stock color, But had an idea and wanted to see how it would play out.. Till i don't get a spare tank and repaint it to match No color images.
#22
Fair enough. The black and white image looks good. I imagine the color images will be stunning when the new tank is sourced and painted. :fing02:
#23
now get some clear dumbo and rear led's :-)
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#25
The tank is yellow. The kit looked yellow, too.
#26
No the color is way off.
#28
While we wait for color pics, how was the kit? Easy to work with? Was it a POS? Would you do again?
#29

Kit is installed only thing pending is tank.. And I'm looking for spare tank....anyone??????


Have a sixth gen tank for sale. got a couple of dings, but it would make a good painter.
#30
Yes, I am interested in how the plastics turned out. Decent quality? How bad was it to install everything? Might be something I'll look into in the future as I am personally not a fan of red, yet ride a red VFR :huh: Also, where did you get the kit? If on ebay, mind posting up the seller so I can check them out?
#31

Sold the bike.


#32

DANG! After all that work getting it together!!??  Dont suppose you still have the yellow plastic do you?? :cool:    Had to ask!


#33

Such a waste of a beautiful yellow bike.


#34

Such a waste of a beautiful yellow bike.

How is it a waster?


DANG! After all that work getting it together!!??  Dont suppose you still have the yellow plastic do you?? :cool:    Had to ask!

 Sold the bike with the kit. Got what I asked so i'm happy


#35
I saw the bike listed on craigslist.
#36

Such a waste of a beautiful yellow bike.

Nasty comment ...

Just committed to a downed "project" and was contemplating a clone of your work. Liked it very much!


#37

Such a waste of a beautiful yellow bike.


opinions are like belly buttons..........
#38

some stink more than others??? :unsure:

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