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1986 VFR750F

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    1986 VFR750F

    Over 4 years ago, one of the members here listed an '86 VFR750F for sale. It looked nice in the pictures and the price was right, so I contacted him right away. Too late - someone else had already grabbed it. Months later, the new owner relisted it here for sale for the same price. Evidently he changed his mind and wanted it gone. I contacted him right away and damn, but I missed again. The new owner lived near me and just by chance we ran into each other at Motorsports International in Auburn. I told him if he ever decided to sell it, to please give me first dibs. A few days later he called and said it was mine if I wanted it. I took it home and tucked it into the corner of my shop, since there were several bikes ahead of it that I had to finish first. I finished a customer build this past April and finally dug into this with the goal to be done by the end of August. One small water pump leak delayed me from finishing, but it was finally done on September 14. Except for the paintwork and carb rebuild, I did all of the following myself:

    Powder coated wheels, sub-frame, engine covers, headlight bracketry, exhaust, radiator, oil cooler, bars, triples, calipers, masters, etc.
    New braided stainless steel brake lines and completely rebuilt brake system
    New Battlax tires balanced with Dynabeads
    New wheel and steering stem bearings
    All coolant-related O-rings and seals replaced
    Repaired/repainted bodywork done by a friend in Texas
    Professionally overhauled carbs by Mike Nixon in AZ.
    Replaced all bulbs with LEDs
    and more that I've forgotten

    The end result is awesome - I love the look of this bike and IMO, it's one of the most beautiful bikes ever built by Honda. And for a 750, the V4 makes a lot of power. Here it is all done:

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Wow, that looks great. I’m a fan of that vintage. Nice work!

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Please, don't ever sell that thing! Just keep it like it is. (That generation of VFR also gets my vote for the best-looking bike ever.)

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Awesome work!! Did you build an oven for powder coating?

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    I remember when those came in to where I worked. The 700 was more plentiful, and available in white with gold engine, courtesy of Harley and the tariff. If I recall the cams were gear driven and not chain driven??

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Quote Originally Posted by csmutty View Post
    Awesome work!! Did you build an oven for powder coating?
    I built my smaller oven, but the large one was custom built for me. I've been powder coating for years and do motorcycle parts for restorers all over the country.

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Quote Originally Posted by backinthesaddle View Post
    I remember when those came in to where I worked. The 700 was more plentiful, and available in white with gold engine, courtesy of Harley and the tariff. If I recall the cams were gear driven and not chain driven??
    You are correct. This was Honda's second generation V4 and was the first with gear driven cams. I have another 750 that I might restore in the white/gold color scheme.

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    you and your texas friend have made this VFR look new, great job

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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Can vouch. Tom did all the PC for the wife’s CB1. Amazing work on this VFR!


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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Beautiful bike! Great job on the restoration!
    I just finished redoing my 1991 Hurricane... Love the old Honda's!
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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Quote Originally Posted by tomk1960 View Post
    I built my smaller oven, but the large one was custom built for me. I've been powder coating for years and do motorcycle parts for restorers all over the country.

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    hmmmm... sorry to go off topic... but I have been wanting to powdercoat my rear "K member" and idler brackets red to match my rails and bumper. What would that cost roughly? Could you match the color fairly well?


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    Re: 1986 VFR750F

    Beautiful bike, love the V4 motors

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