Restoring 87 VFR

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    Looks great, not far to go it's a lot of work with full bodywork bikes.
    I miss the simple ones, when my Tracy Bodied Yosh 605 Honda Four paint got ratty I redid it black in one afternoon....3 bolts the body was off (no good pics it was the 70s) captb
     

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    It's been a long time coming. She's about there. Installed the new petcock and fuel pump relay. Running a little rough, but that is to be expected. I need a carb synch now and it's done!
     
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    Lets see it!
     
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    Very nice.........
     
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    Nice work. I look forward to seeing the finished project.
     
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    Not finished, but progressing along...
     

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    DONE!!!!

    I have the VFR I have always wanted...life is good.
     

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    :thumbsup:Looks nice, allways a happy moment when the painting is over (and decals). How did the carbs sync go? Mine was fairly close just a couple tweaks.
     
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    Looks awesome man. I love the look of the 86 and 87 VFRs keep it up.
     
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    Looks good. Lucky man!
     
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    I'm in the same boat. No carb synch yet. I found a small coolant leak near the water pump that I have to deal with now. Once that is done I'll synch and ride.

    It's been a long road, but...starting to appreciate all the effort now.
     
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    I envy your painting skills. I can turn a wrench but never had the opportunity to learn my way around a cup-gun.

    Fantastic job!
     
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    I've used a paint gun a few times over the years. I painted an old Bronco project a 4 years ago, various motorcycle frames and associated parts here and there. It's really not that hard...like anyone else might tell you, prep is the key!

    I'm looking forward to having something easy the next time around...like just a gas tank, 2 side covers and a headlight bucket on my 72 CS5. Not sure I'd want to tackle anything with as much plastic as the VFR anytime soon.
     
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    good job dude....spending time to fix up a classic is hard stuff
     
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    Took it out for the first time yesterday. Managed a little over 100 miles for the initial shake down run. I think she's gonna be OK.

    Also managed to turn 30,000 miles on her. Having not ridden a bike with an "aggressive" seating position for awhile, it'll take some getting used too again.
     
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