VF1000R Iconic Auction

https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1985-honda-vf1000r-7/

 

Some surface rust in the fuel tank but Evapo-rust would probably clear it up.

Nice looking machine!

 

Not bad but yes needs a little work


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The Euro tanks look so good on the 1000R. I've seen somebody use a VF750F tank as a replica.

 

Like these?

 

Yes. But in the before times when painting it in 1000R colors wasn't $1000+.

 

i miss the before time for sure

 

The red CB-1 was painted in the before times by an Autobody Shop across the street from the Honda Shop. Think it was $200, and that included doing some bodywork on a dented tank. AND they applied the decals... perfectly. Then cleared everything.

 

The good ole days


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You may remember the fellow I bought my last one from - the '84 - paints for a living. He's located about a 30 minute or so drive away (Casselberry).

He's the one who re-painted the fairings white in preparation to restore the original livery.

I may reach out to him about finishing the job on this bike. Would be using one of the tanks I posted pics of - probably the one without the dents...

But first I will hit up a couple local shops. Logistically it'd be easier.

I need to research the paint codes again first and get her running of course.

 

I bet Capt has the paint codes memorized.

 

I second you Roque


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ColorRite is the place that usually has it, no?

NH138 Shasta White
PB127 Candy Aleution Blue

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I've heard some mixed reports with Colorite matches.

I'll relay some info on modern equivalents a little later. I think straycat posted some colors that worked out real nice for him.

 

VF1000R red ... HAHAHA

 

Yes in fact I had the thread in my bookmarks:

https://vfrworld.com/threads/vf1000r-paint-codes.58773/

 

Fighting Red =Ford Performance Red - Code: 6729
Shasta White =General Motors White - Code: 40U
Candy Aleutian Blue =Ford Sonic Blue - Code: SN
I have sprayed a VF1000F fender in Sonic Blue and it is good. Here is the spray out test I did.



The silver that Honda uses on the VF frames and lots of misc parts
Toyota Premium Silver- Code: 1F2


And here are some alternatives from someone who had the colors matched in PPG for touch up. He has good attention to detail and he was happy.

Honda Red - DBC3001 (Mars Red)
Honda White - DBC898 (Grand Prix Weiss)
Honda Blue - DBC103762 (Liberty Blue Mica)

 

THANKS CAP! Needed the silver code.... btw looking for a box for the parts.

 

Thanks, Capt...love that Sonic Blue!