Good Lord...what Have I Done?

I told myself no new projects for awhile.  I don't even know why I was looking but came across an ad for 3 R's. One '86 that runs and 2 '85's, one supposedly runs. Also included was a ton of spare parts. I called the guy to make sure it wasn't a typo. Before I could fully understand what was happening,  I was on my way for a 2 hour ride with trailer in tow.

How many R's fit in a 5x10 trailer?

Exactly 3.

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I almost didn't have room for everything.

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A lot of body parts, some rough, some ok.(I'm amazed at the money people on Ebay are asking for rashed R panels) A clean tank. 2 sets of carbs. A really nice stock exhaust.(1 bike has a set of Yoshi slipons that will clean up nicely). A nice red seat along with a black one. Clean gauges with 4100 miles on it.  A straight rear wheel. Clean radiators. Really nice turn signals that look like they were removed when new. Boxes of other stuff, new fork seals, new starter rebuild kit, etc. There's so much to go through, I don't even know what all's there. The guy kept remembering stuff while we were loading and running off somewhere to find it.

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History will decide if it was a killer deal at $1500 but I'm fairly sure today that I'm psyched. I bet the right buyer would snag the '86 as she sits for $1500 but I'm going to go through her an bring it back to as close to factory fresh as possible if not a good daily rider. The 2 '85's should make 1 good one. Not sure if that will be stock or a mild resto-mod.

Anyway, I'm off to inventory the rest of the haul.

Quick vid of the '86 running.

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MBD. No one wants a cure (except the wives).  :beer:

subscribed and got my pop corn ready.

Now that's a deal! Congrats!

Listening to that thing run really reminds me how unique the V4 sounds.

Listening to that thing run really reminds me how unique the V4 sounds.

Yeah...and how stupid loud my other R is.

That's not a project. That's at least 3 or 4 projects. :laugh:

But for $1500... Project time. :woohoo:

That's not a project. That's at least 3 or 4 projects. :laugh:

But for $1500... Project time. :woohoo:

Makes me feel like I've found my long lost brother..

Holy  $hit  what  a  buy.  Now   if  it  shifts  ok  ...

That's not a project. That's at least 3 or 4 projects. :laugh:

But for $1500... Project time. :woohoo:

Makes me feel like I've found my long lost brother..

Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp!

I just wanna ride. All my projects lately are house, or yard.

You don't want to read about my scary closet to pantry project.

Or the garage, or.... The 5 year mission.....  :goofy:

I do like to read about someone elses bike project though. :beer:

Wow, major score!

You're gonna do good with that. I like the idea of a stock resto job.

And especially using the 86 because of the dual headlights.

"Good lord, what have I done?"

You have done well, my friend.

:goofy:  

what lamp??

Nice score. Project time!!!   :cheerleader:

:lurk:  

Sweet deal!

since you have 3..

you are now legally required to mod one to the max. a la kell and toms vfr1000rs

i have a few bits for you if you want,  just pay shipping shipping... but looks like you dont need anything..

Your garage looks like a Honda dealer service department from the day.  :fing02:

since you have 3..
you are now legally required to mod one to the max. a la kell and toms vfr1000rs
 
i have a few bits for you if you want to shipping... bur looks like you dont need anything..

Erm, that IS Kel that's posting. Did you see his incredible RVF1000R in the background?

I knew you were deaf there brother, but the blind thing is a new development!

Better get that checked. :goofy:

If you parted them out on EBay you would make 10 Grand, but I am sure what you will mold from that pile of parts will be much more priceless! 

since you have 3..
you are now legally required to mod one to the max. a la kell and toms vfr1000rs
 
i have a few bits for you if you want to shipping... bur looks like you dont need anything..

Erm, that IS Kel that's posting. Did you see his incredible RVF1000R in the background?

I knew you were deaf there brother, but the blind thing is a new development!

Better get that checked. :goofy:

whoops!

 was distracted by all the bike porn.. all those naked bikes with their clothes off.. :wub:

:goofy:

Haha! Looks like fun Kel ! You have more bike ambition than I do at this point. I`ll watch this round. Let me know if you need anything, but I doubt there is anything you don`t have.

Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp!

. Sigh. Okay. But if you don't pick me up at the bus stop, I'm telling mom where you're hiding the bikes.

:cool:

Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp!

. Sigh. Okay. But if you don't pick me up at the bus stop, I'm telling mom where you're hiding the bikes.

:cool:

Tell mom where the bikes are hidden and I'll punch you in the arm and tell dad you've been in his Playboy drawer.......again.

Haha! Looks like fun Kel ! You have more bike ambition than I do at this point. I`ll watch this round. Let me know if you need anything, but I doubt there is anything you don`t have.

I don't about ambition, I really was looking forward to no bike work for a while. A buddy of mine is turning 50 in a few years and I was hoping to do a full restore on his R behind his back as a gift from his wife, but that wasn't going to be till spring. Now I've got to get things organized so I can get a car in that side of the garage for winter. Don't know where everything's going to go.

You've been quiet lately. I just assumed you were knee deep in something top secret.

Then as my younger brother, I demand you start sanding the body panels or I'm telling mom it was you who broke the lamp!

. Sigh. Okay. But if you don't pick me up at the bus stop, I'm telling mom where you're hiding the bikes.

:cool:

Tell mom where the bikes are hidden and I'll punch you in the arm and tell dad you've been in his Playboy drawer.......again.

Haha! Looks like fun Kel ! You have more bike ambition than I do at this point. I`ll watch this round. Let me know if you need anything, but I doubt there is anything you don`t have.

I don't about ambition, I really was looking forward to no bike work for a while. A buddy of mine is turning 50 in a few years and I was hoping to do a full restore on his R behind his back as a gift from his wife, but that wasn't going to be till spring. Now I've got to get things organized so I can get a car in that side of the garage for winter. Don't know where everything's going to go.

You've been quiet lately. I just assumed you were knee deep in something top secret.

I turn 50 in a couple of months. Can I send you one of my R's to restore secretly behind my back?

Congrats on the great find, Kel!   :smile:

I love seeing projects like this, but I'll likely never do one myself.  I'm not the best DIY mechanic, and I have little time or patience to dive into big projects like this.  Maybe someday when I'm older and have more free time.

Great acquisition Kel

Now I have a friend up here (MC Race Mechanic) selling a mint Honda Hurricane if you want to expand your horizions and shorten your work list :goofy:

That's awesome! You know the blood is still flowing when you take on a project like that.. very nice! Keep us posted!

You just ruined your life.....; )

Never mind 'Lordy, what have I done' I'd say, my Lord, what a score! Hope you wore a Bandit's mask...... :goofy:

Wow. What a score. Forget the car; it can sit outside. It does have a roof. Right?! :lurk:

I turn 50 in a couple of months. Can I send you one of my R's to restore secretly behind my back?

How 'bout I just come out and help. Wait till the snow flies in this hemisphere and come stay with you. Nothing fancy, just a cot in the garage, but when done I get to ride in Australia. :wink:

Seriously, I've seen your work, you don't need my help.

That's awesome! You know the blood is still flowing when you take on a project like that.. very nice! Keep us posted!

I better not see any CT plates driving around my neighborhood. :angry:

That's awesome! You know the blood is still flowing when you take on a project like that.. very nice! Keep us posted!

I better not see any CT plates driving around my neighborhood. :angry:

Funny that you mention that...

Man, I can't wait to see how this turns out!

What a score! Congrats!

Are they done yet?

So freakin' nice!  +1 to the Bandido Mask that you must have worn to take down that lot for $1,500.

Then again, the way you describe the seller as darting around, remembering other parts and making sure to include them, I am sure he is glad that these found a great home as well.

So freakin' nice!  +1 to the Bandido Mask that you must have worn to take down that lot for $1,500.

Then again, the way you describe the seller as darting around, remembering other parts and making sure to include them, I am sure he is glad that these found a great home as well.

He was a cool guy, drag sleds and cruisers are more his thing. He had a 350hp sled that was unreal.

The story was, he had done work on the '86 for a guy down the street from him. While he was working on it to get it running, the owner picked up the 2 '85's as spares for the '86. When the guy brought it to the owner when done, the wife freaked out and said "no way that thing is staying here." So, the owner gave the bike and both spares to the guy I bought it from for the work  he had done. He initially had hoped to make a killing on them at $3500, but there was no interest and so dropped the price to $1500. I was lucky to be browsing C-list when he did cause then people started calling with cash in hand. A fluke for sure.

I always wanted to ride a 86 vf1000r to see what it felt like.  Too bad you're so far away I want to see one in person :(