A VR Newbie from Beijing, China

Hello all, a pleasure "meeting" you here.

I was Googling VF 750R and stumbled across this forum. I hope this is the right forum and that you guys can provide some advise.

I've been looking for a '70s or '80s bike to build a cafe racer, and was initially looking at a '79 CB 750.
Unfortunately that deal fell through hence I've started perusing the Chinese motorcycle boards for something else. Recently, I came across this '84 VF 750R which seems like a barn find (I can pick it up for ~$500).

First question, how does the VF 750R differ from the VF 750F (which seems a lot more popular)?
There's a lot of chaff when you google "VF 750" and I'm a bit confused...

And the main question. I'm torn between doing a radical "Cafe Racer" build, or restoring it to its original condition.
What do you think?

Thanks in advance for any advise / suggestions...

 

Welcome! Wow from Beijing!
I suggest little up-close pics so we can see the condition of the fairings,body.Front view as well.
If it has lot of scratches,marks I would make it a street fighter for sure.
I maybe wrong but R has full fairing and I assume no difference in engine.

 

Many thx Rubo. Here are a few more pictures from the seller's ad. The fairing seems intact, doesn't look like it's been in an accident or dropped (as far as I can see). Moreover, given the cheap labor here, getting the bike cleaned / patched / re-painted is not an issue.


Thx in advance for your thoughts / comments...

 

Welcome to the Forum!

I Say: RESTORE HER to her former glory!
From the Quick Google search I did, You seem to have a "REAL" rare find!

 

After seeing the new pics I agree with Apittslife as well.Restore her as best as you can.Front of the bike looks sweet.In Japan they love old style sportbikes.Retro is cool.
I like the color scheme as well.Have fun.

 

Many thanks Rubo and Paul for your advice. Will keep you posted....

 

Yes definitely restore it. What is that full body fairing from? I've never seen one like that on a first gen. It's not stock is it? If so I want one. Anymore laying around Beijing?? If that is stock then you do have a rare bike there, at least for the rest of the world. Never knew Honda ever made a full fairing for the VF750F, or is yours actually a factory R designation?

 

thats pretty cool. looks like something that was never for sale in america

 

First off, no doubt I'd want to restore that beauty. Its always great seeing an older bike brought back.

Secondly, I'd do a little more research on that. Not to influence your decision - just buy it - but because that's potentially a really unique ride. Grab her while you can.

 

I think they did make these 750Rs back then. I found another through Google here
VSB ~ 1984 Honda VF750R

Haven't seen the actual bike yet, only the photos from the seller's ad. It's actually in another city a thousand miles away in the province of Shandong. It looks stock though. I think it's a VF 750R (with the factory R designation).

 

Good to hear, I think I'll pull the trigger this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

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Grab that puppy..restore..did you say it's running?
Good luck..never seen one like that, full fairing and twin head lights....miles?

 

That's a very good looking bike. I vote for restoration. Welcome to the forum. You are in the right place.

 

The gold comstars look reminiscent of a CB1100R. I have never heard of a 1983 VFR750R. IF that is a factory fairing/configuration, it really does seem rare and unusual.

I would get the VIN and have a Honda dealer run it for you. If not, we might have someone on the forum who could do a lookup on that VIN for you.

Jose

 

You guys do realize this thread is 2+ years old right?

 

Just cause its old doesn't mean its dead. How old are we Rollin? LOL. I wonder if there are many Honda Dealerships over there.

 

Didn't notice it was a wayback thread, but a China member revived it. Maybe that bike is still around.

Jose