Restoration Of A Ruined Legend - Honda VFR 400 NC30 - Part 8
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Well my friends here we are at the last episode of the Honda VFR400 NC30 restoration series and now that we are here I can honestly say its my best restoration to date but on the other hand I never want to work on an NC30 again! Why is that you may ask? well its just the fact that this project has been such an adventure what with the rarity of parts, the cost of restoration, waiting times, the complexity of some of the parts so one VFR restoration is more than enough for me lol. So in this episode I tackle the job I've been putting off the most and that's tackling the bodywork its in such bad condition getting it back to a state where the repairs could be done was a challenging in its self but once it was all painted and stickered up it looked a million dollars. Also in this episode I got the exhaust all cleaned up and fitted along with all of the other mechanical parts and that's about it I think.
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Restoration Of A Ruined Legend - Honda VFR 400 NC30 - Part 8
I stand corrected. After a few comments and a bit or research it now seems much more likely that at some point the bike the bike was sporting a Mick Doohan Repsol replica paint job. Cheers Guys for pointing that out :)
I saw Mick Doohans last race in Sydney, Eastern Creek in 1993 :)
Good to know.
ive been off the interweb for 7 months but i did think it might have been my old repsol replica..... which was pristine when i sold it! At least its more than pristine now.
Loved every minute of this VFR build. Top draw !!
The stupid algorithm asks creator to post continuously useless stuff, but valuable content takes time to make. Thank you sir
Exactly my friend and i just refuse to post useless content and clickbait as I have much more respect for you my viewers than that, even if it does make the algorithm punish me.
What a waste of time on that old SLOW tiny banger! Cheers.@@RRCRestoration
@@theaustralianconundrum ?
I blame Al Gore for this rhythm
Our favorite Scot is back! It sure is a treat watching you do your magic, my friend. It looks like that poor paint stripper worked some major overtime getting those poor panels deglazed of all that paint. It’s hard to believe it took you such a long time to get them back to bare plastic. This project sure was a handful, but I’m glad you got it all completed to perfection. She sure is a beauty, and no corners were cut, as always. Your skills are otherworldly, keep up the great work. Thank you for always giving us your very best, my friend. Take care of yourself, and we’ll see you on the next one.
Thank you so much my friend for that extreme kind comment, It means a lot to me :)
Third favourite!
My wife and me always ask each other "what good happened today?" For the past few years I've been telling her "my favourite RUclipsr added a new video" as your work really makes my day better. Thank you for all the amazing content!
Love it thank you so much and all the best to you and your wife :)
Amazing series and quality work. As a rider of an NC30 25 years ago, you did not only bring this bike back to life, you brought my memories back. The most fun I have ever had on a bike is with that little pocket rocket.
PERFECT late night video! My newborn just woke up and I’m currently feeding her. This one entertains me, and the noises are soothing her back to sleep.
Man it’s been awhile but I’m so happy this beauty is finally back together better than new!!!!! Enjoy the heck out of her!!!
I think what is so impressive is not only your skills, but the range of skills. There doesn't seem to be anything you can't do to an incredible standard (apart from the seat upholstery, but I bet you could if you wanted to!). Absolutely marvellous and to bring this bike back to showroom - or better - condition is a treat to watch.
you're too kind :)
I know it's been a long slog, but that bike is absolutely beautiful, a credit to your skills and fortitude, you should be proud, thanks.
Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment :)
The wait for these videos is torture but worth it. Amazing craftsmanship with such a soothing voiceover! More please!
Thank you, I apologise for the wait but some episodes are alot more labor intensive than others im afraid :( really happy to hear that you enjoy the videos though :)
@RRCRestoration I must admit I was extra interested in this one as I had an NC24 almost 30 years ago in these same colours. Can't wait to see you ride this one (and hear it, the whirring sound brings back so many memories!)
I had no idea that people were stealing other's works and posting as their own until recently. I have noticed a number of channels doing the same as you. Such a shame. Your work is absolutely without equal! Thanks for sharing your time and talent with all of us!
Yeah, that shit is rampant on here. RUclips doesn’t give a shit since they get paid either way.
@@st3althyoneYou are so right!
One of my favourite channels on RUclips ❤
You're too kind :)
Yep me too.🔧
I always give your vids a thumbs up as I hit play. I know it's gonna be great. Cheers mate!
Yup, we're quite clairvoyant in this regard ;-)
Same
Me too!
Thank you so much that vote of confidence means a lot :)
It's a given.
Pristine restoration ... Outstanding !!! Cheers, man, extremely good job !!👍👍👏👏👏
Thank you very much buddy :)
Wow. What an enormous task cleaning up those fairings. Sterling work.
If I ever win the lottery, you're gonna be a busy man.. absolutely outstanding build. Loved every second of it. Thankyou..
My thoughts exactly, I've got a 96 Honda CBR f3 i would happily send for a full nut and bolt rebuild from this guy 👌
Yeah, excellent craftsmanship in everything he does.
Купил свой первый мотоцикл. Honda CBR600F2 1992 года. Как ярому фанату Honda мне очень приятно смотреть на восстановление этих прекрасных мотоциклов. Сам занимаюсь восстановлением своего мотоцикла, и понимаю какая это работа. Автор, смотрю вас на протяжении нескольких лет и благодарю вас за ваши видео! Удачи, сил и терпения в вашем труду с техникой!
Take a bow sir, tremendous turn around, skills!
Thank you so much :)
It's great to see a gem like this return to its glory days! 👏👏👏 Be sure to show her on the road when winter is over!
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it. Not to worry as soon as the sun is out the bike will be too ;)
I love the fact you do everything right down to paint , see a lot of people do some stuff then ship other bits out . skills !
Thank you, glad you enjoy my work :)
Only one word to describe this bike Gorgeous amazing restoration
Amazing. Who wouldn't want to purchase this beautiful thing that comes with a complete video documentation of its restoration.
You’ve given me so much motivation during the years! I’m now on my 8th restoration, learning on the way and by watching your videos. I’m now working on a Yamaha RD350 Lc 1982.
Nice one, Im on the look out for and RD350 to restore at some point too but getting unrestored ones is quite tricky these days well it is here anyway lol
@@RRCRestoration Same in Sweden.. I just got really really lucky. An old neighbour, in both ways, he is 85y old. He had three motorcycles and had decided to let them go. This RD had been standing outside for 6-7y.. swedish weather isn’t the best way to preserve a motorcycle haha.
@@RRCRestoration If I'd known you were looking! I just gave a 1974 RD250A to a friend of mine who was looking for a project. I've replaced that with a 1975 DT250B that I bought at the weekend. I'm currently in Texas and it cost about 600 quid to get the bike to him in England. I can let you know if I stumble across anything like that in the future.
@@fizzyridertoo, who did you use? I am in the US and I have at least one bike in the UK I want to get across. (K3 GSXR1000)
With all the tools and such how do you do it? Just buy the things you need as you go?
What a beautiful bike, you restored it better than new. Great job.
Thank you so much :)
I don't usually comment on videos but I've just watched all the episodes on this build your work is just outstanding I was truly blown away especially as its one of my favourite bikes
Great effort. An absolutely beautiful looking machine, saved by you and your skills.
A work of art. Off the scale attention to detail. Mesmerising to watch. Awesome work 😊👍
Thank you so much 😀, really glad you enjoyed it buddy.
The absolute GOAT of bike restoration bar none, end of story
Wow! Usually I admire your restoration work but here, I admit that you amazed me. This is a motorcycle dear to my heart and I couldn't wait to see this superb machine running again. In addition, I have learned a lot since I followed your channel and the fairing repair stage is a lesson for me because I have often had small problems on the road and now I know how to fix them. Well done and thank you .... Bonjour de la france et bonne continuation
merci beaucoup, for leaving that very kind comment and im really happy to have shared some of my knowledge with you. :)
Спасибо за замечательное видео!Сам по образованию механик и смотреть Ваши ролики одно удовольствие.Было желание ZXR400 себе приобрести,но в последнее время VFR400 привлекает.
"Desolving the panels" 😱 I love your dry humour. It looks fantastic to this Honda fan.
Haha glad you liked my little joke :)
As an English man, i dont want to big up a scotsman (joke), you are by far the best skilled motorcycle restorer on youtube, you're attention to detail is amazing, look forward to your next projects .
Thank you so much my friend, I know that must've hurt ;) haha Cheers for the comment ,glad you enjoyed the series :)
thank you so much RRC for sharing this with us, I got so much enjoyment from watching.
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it :)
Nothing short of a masterpiece. These little bikes are a work of art imho...
Glad you liked it :)
Pięknie i perfekcyjnie wykonana odbudowa. Jesteś wielki! Szacunek.👍💪
What a wonderful transformation, excellent job.
Thank you so much! :)
I am speechless!!! What an incredible restoration. Your attention to detail and true master craftsmanship is truly amazing. That motorcycle is going to be a head turner for sure. I have watched the last episode three times already. You really have outdone yourself this time. Truly a gorgeous motorcycle. Cheers my friend and a massive thank you for creating such incredible content for all of us to marvel at. Cheers for a job well done 🥃
Cheers my friend always a pleasure to hear from you and I'm so glad you've enjoyed this final episode. 🥃
A true artisan in every respect 😊
Don't ever let it be said that you aren't a master at all you do. You have amazing skills and knowledge.
you're too kind :)
You really are the best. The little Honda is better than new, the little beauty 👏👏💯👍👍👍
I have a 2002 VFR
It was very helpful for maintenance, thank you
WOW, what a fantastic job. Someone is going to be very lucky to own that 👏👏👏
Thank you :)
"Magic exhaust cleaner"... please elaborate :D
Phenomenal restoration. You took it from trash to treasure. Now take it for a ride then have a pint.
Looks like Harpic Power Plus 10 ?
Ah now if i tell everyone what it is it will lose its magic-ness ;) lol. Really glad you enjoyed the restoration.
@@ro63rtoyep I also thought toilet cleaner
From old to better than new ! I wish I could have your talent. Congrats is far below what you deserve. You're amazing
Thank you so much 😀
Fantastic work!!! Thank you for sharing.
Give this guy a complete shop, a few employees and he'd restore anything!❤❤❤
I think his attention to detail and sheer quality of work comes from the fact that he works alone, a true perfectionist 👌
Much awaited! Almost everyday I go to your page to check! ❤
Thank you my friend :)
Hi sir, she deserved your love, thank you very much for you save a marvellous mini RC30.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
Absolutely amazing a proper restoration, a standard we all should aim for if we want to call our projects restorations, not just a clean it and spray it job we see so often here on RUclips. Congratulations and best regards from Ireland.
A beautiful and detailed restoration for a non -bike person brilliant
I watched all of this restoration. Amazing! A work of beauty!
I just started the episode but wanted to say thank you for taking the time to share your talent. I always appreciate your videos- the time/patience/attention to detail is always appreciated.
Second non-125cc bike I ever owned, I feel lucky to have had such a classic. Fabulous video series, thanks for sharing the experience. Greetings from Leith 🏴
素晴らしいレストアビデオをありがとう!日本はもうすぐ春です。桜のトンネルをライティングするのが楽しみです。
Absolutely stunning work. Totally unrecognizable from the original bike. Still couldnt believe theyre the original panels!
Absolutely brilliant down to every last nut, bolt, clip and panel. Bravo sir!
The NC30 was my first "real" motorbike, I bought mine the same day as I passed my test.
It is, IMO, one of the most beautiful motorbikes ever, even now. And hearing that engine running, with the gear train whine, brought a smile to my face. You did an amazing job there!
👏 bravo maestro! It’s beautiful! Thanks for letting us join you in your restoration!!! Hope your “ride” was fun!
Really enjoyed this project ….takes me back to me and my mates when we first passed are tests.thanks for the videos
Turned out stunning especially when you see he before and after pictures, also loved the pretend ride at the end.
You have a gift, thanks for sharing it with us.
Amazing ! C'est tout simplement hallucinant de nous faire partager toute cette restauration et c'est vraiment un énorme plaisir que de regarder toutes vos vidéos !
Merci merci merci ! ! ! You're great ! 👍
凄いね ＮＣ30を新車の様に綺麗に直して感動する 大事に乗って下さい
The VFR looked stunning in the 90’s when I ride sports bikes (as everyone did) and it still looks great now. Design hadn’t dated at all. Superb restoration and attention to detail is second to none as always.
Watched all of this series today, You Sir are a master craftsman it’s been an absolute pleasure to watch you work, Can’t wait to continue watching your restoration journey!
Fantastic job Sir, great watch and a great bike! Thank you..
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I am in awe. In my opinion your work is second to none.👍
Thank you so much for restoring this fine bike. When finished it genuinely make me smile as I watched. Thank you for sharing this with us 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Incredible work. Hard to believe it is the same bike. Inspirational!
Love the ending, great Scots sense of humour 😊😊
Awesome job... thank you very much and congrats...👏👏👏
Absolutely amazing, your craftsmanship and attention to detail are unexcelled! And what a superb machine to work your magic on!
Incredible results. Thank you for documenting the process for us to enjoy.
No problem, thanks for watching :)
Elle est magnifique ta bécane. Merci de l’avoir sauvée !
URRRM-MAHHH-GURD!!!!
Amazing, simply amazing!!!
This Channel has just been turned up to ELEVEN!
Gorgeous, I love little 400 pocket rockets. I had a track tuned GSXR400 from 1989, and that thing was FUN!!!
Too small for me now though, with my knackered knees and back.😢
I have lusted after one of these for a long time. It's a beauty. I will have to settle for my 2001 VFR 800 for now.
I was the same I wanted one for many many years and then i just took the plunge as time is marching on and prices are getting higher and higher.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one, as it is one of the bikes I drooled over as a teen. Masterful work, im learning from you too. Thank you!
Just incredible work. Thank you for sharing your journey with this one.
I can relate to the salty roads syndrome. You have absolutely out done yourself. It is gorgeous! And that noise. That wonderful wonderful noise. Gear driven cams in a V-four layout. Look, I'm just going to say it. I have a chubby. Don't judge me people.
Haha absolutely love that comment!!! :)
Outstanding. This is ‘the’ motorbike restoration channel on RUclips.
Love these nut and bolt restorations.
Time for another Ducati one? Maybe a 749 or 999 nut and bolt? ❤
It's hard to believe it's the same bike to what it was like when you started out. Just a fantastic watch to when you started out on your journey to what the bike should have looked like. 😮😊
Wow.. what an aMAZiNG ! transformation !!
What a bike !! Thank you for sharing this journey with us !
No problem thanks for being along for the ride.
So cool! I would keep it in my living room as an art installation. I think they are so graphicly cool looking!
I totally agree with you on that one :)
Dziękuję za kolejną część renowacji Hondy. Efekt końcowy jest spektakularny! SUPER!!!!! Pozdrowienia z Perth PH1 ;-)
That is absolutely amazing. I restored my old 2 stroke but nothing close to what you did. It’s a new machine. Totally not worth riding around in salty roads. Keep it up
This is by far my favourite restoration vid. Hats off to you. Kept it nice and simple, perfect. I miss my VFR400. Wish I kept it.
Your work and videos sure inspire and push me to work a bit harder with my own bikes. Thank you for great content.
Absolutely a top notch restoration. Just a beautiful bike.
Awesome! What a great choice of bike to restore. A wonderful era, when manufacturers particularly Honda had a real focus on quality. I had one as a track bike, the engine is sublime 👌
Absolutely fantastic there seems to be no end to your talent. We’ve enjoyed the complete series of this beautiful VFR400RR. Looking forward to seeing your next project 😊👍👌
A complete triumph. Its the tools that I realise i havent got that gets me. The attention to detail was fabulous and the bike is truly concourse now. Well done and thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks a bunch - really glad to see this thing brought back into such great shape. These bikes were wonderful and deserve preservation and enjoyment.
It never fails to amaze how a simple coat of paint gives a piece an entirely new life and erases every scar it suffered in its previous life. I reckon I'd just buy an entirely new set of panels and put these up for sale for the handyman with money to burn... but that's another $500 compared to probably $30 and an hour or two in repairs.
A fine job sir. A lovely looking motorcycle. The standard of your work is most impressive.
You Sir are the one! I bow. Respectfully.
I want it!!!!!!!!!!!! But seriously, can anyone imagine how this job could have been done better?? Massive congratulations to you for your incredibly-varied skills, and your dogged determination to see through what was a difficult and time-consuming project!
I'd like to see you get together with Allen Millyard and work on a project together!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind comment :) I'd love to work with him he is a genius when it comes to creating stuff!
I watched this entire restoration absolutely fantastic 👏
True engineering Masterpiece.
Bottom line, Very, very nice job. The time it takes to accomplish this is some people would never get it. Keep up the good work.
absolutely gorgeous, props to you son, one of Hondas finest, the 400v4 is exclusive and I am 110% positive its a HOOT to ride! id be on the hunt for another engine to build, a lot you can get and do to those today not that they are used so extensively in world racing, with proper funding you can easily double HP naturally aspirated, 90-100 hp boy that be something
The TT, quite a virtual test drive you gave to that VFR, magnificent restoration as always! I have a VFR 750 1991 and want a restoration on that level, but nobody in my country dares to take on such project.
That is absolutely beautiful. Incredible work
Thank you :)