HONDA VF-SRAD 750


The VFR as it arrived at my shed, It's 25 years old, the plastics are all knackered at the rear end as is the left hand fairing panel but I have a few bits and bobs lying about so it'll be getting the treatment.

Standard is not something I can be comfortable with anyway so having to do the work is not really an issue


It's a bit crusty under the plastics but apart from the engine cases the corrosion isn't as bad as I first thought so I may just leave the engine in for now. The carbs need a good clean and it needs wheel bearings, tyres, chain and sprockets brake lines and pads and a lick of paint once the rear of the bike is finished off.
 I've used a sub frame from a SRAD 750 and the plastics, I've also used some of the original Honda plastics and the two will be bonded together to create a new rear end for a single seat set up. This is not going to be used on the road much and will never carry a pillion while I own it. I have a trike project on the go for everyday use and the bike will be trotted out on one or two occasions a year.
 I'll be adding to this blog regularly from now on and will also be linking my sound cloud account to it to link to pod-casts and the odd video.

Tomorrow I'll be getting more glass laid down so I can get it all dry before preparing for paint and a shine!

Rock on!


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