wrecked '97 750 - should I part it out?

smoothbrain · 07-18-2008, 07:04 PM

I have a wrecked 1997 750 and I'm wondering if I should bother trying to part it out. The bike had 80k miles on it, but it ran like a top. The plastic is all wrecked, and it won't shift anymore since the shifter got ground off, but it turns on. It doesn't leak oil, the swing arm, wheels, frame, exhaust, engine, etc are all fine.

I'm willing to take it apart, but will I get anything for my trouble? It was a great bike, and I hate to see it go but it's not worth it to me to put the money into fixing it.

derstuka · 07-18-2008, 07:11 PM

Seems like you already answered your own question, when you said it is not worth it. That is what all that matters. What your time and money is worth I guess.

IMO....if the motor is still running well, and it only has cosmetic damage, I personally would repair/restore it. Not exactly sure what you mean about the shifter as far as extent of damage is only to the shifter and not the spline, if so, that would be easy to replace as well.

smoothbrain · 07-18-2008, 07:33 PM

I really just want to know if there's a market for stock parts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by derstuka

Seems like you already answered your own question, when you said it is not worth it. That is what all that matters. What your time and money is worth I guess.

IMO....if the motor is still running well, and it only has cosmetic damage, I personally would repair/restore it. Not exactly sure what you mean about the shifter as far as extent of damage is only to the shifter and not the spline, if so, that would be easy to replace as well.

eddievalleytrailer · 07-18-2008, 07:35 PM

Part it out??? No way!! I'd fix it for sure. If the frame is good and the engine still runs, the rest is easy.

drewl · 07-18-2008, 08:50 PM

yes there is a merket for your parts. Lots of people are finding it more difficult to find parts for the older bikes. put an ad in the classifieds here and only take off the part people want.

NOOB2VFRS · 07-18-2008, 11:00 PM

I'll take the instrument cluster......Just let me know how much and where to send the $$$$$..........

vire · 07-19-2008, 09:01 PM

If parting out I'd be interested in a few parts. Off the top of my head i could use some fairing bolts with the rubber, plastic around tail light if either of those pieces are intact, single seat cowl, also be interested in the chain and sprockets if they have low mileage on them.

rangemaster · 07-20-2008, 09:39 PM

The rubber mount that holds the fuel pump, the rubber that covers the main fuse relay and a lower fairing screw and washer. Plus some other stuff that is on my list that I don't have in front of me. Oh and the '97 owner manual. IF you decide to part it out.

vire · 07-21-2008, 10:57 AM

The swing arm would be worth the time to take it apart. If someone here doesn't need one, there are people on ebay or other forums that like to mod their bike with the single sided beauty.

marty_uiuc · 08-01-2008, 11:49 AM

what did you decide to do, OP? I'm looking for a rear wheel from a 4th gen for one of my projects :)

smoothbrain · 08-01-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marty_uiuc

what did you decide to do, OP? I'm looking for a rear wheel from a 4th gen for one of my projects :)

It's just sitting in my garage. You can email me at smoothbr4in (at) gmail (dot) com if you're interested in the wheel.

RVFR · 08-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Hm whats ya want for the whole bike?

IRISH · 08-02-2008, 08:54 AM

ill take starter i need it bad lol

eadc · 08-11-2008, 09:35 AM

any chance that the windscreen is still intact? Or does that fall under "plastic" regarding the bike's demise.

(would a 97 windscreen fit on a 96?)

gsus · 08-21-2008, 01:49 PM

looking for a headlight for a project that I want work on over the winter... let me know if you got it... may still want it if it has some damage done to it.

terrible001 · 09-05-2008, 06:00 AM

what shape is the rear fairing in?, i'm looking for one and i don't mind if its in ruff shape

smoothbrain · 09-07-2008, 04:24 PM

I'm finally getting around to taking this thing apart. It's probably easiest if I list the parts that are broken, rather than the ones that aren't.

So far, none of the plastic is in very good shape. The windscreen is fine, and the lower cowl (COWL, L. *NH347R*) is fine. Both the right and left sides are pretty toast, the left rear is smashed, the rear parts are all broken, but the right rear is probably salvageable. If you are interested I can take some photos, just let me know.

The left handlebar is trashed, the upper triple-clamp has a big gouge out of it from where the left bar hit it but otherwise looks fine. Both levers are bent.

As of right now everything else is up in the air, more than likely the front fork is bent.

Parts that are spoken for right now are:

headlight unit
upper middle fairing
sprockets/chain

If anyone is interested please send me an email. I apologize for any slow responses, but I've been really busy with work and the new bike, so this is kind of low on my list of priorities, but I will get back to you eventually.

waldrm · 09-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Interested in the front wheel, rotors, and calipers if they are intact. Thanks

yarggle · 09-12-2008, 07:01 PM

Are the left/right panels salvageable? Or is it really completely toast. Pictures if they're salvageable. Also, I'm interested in the full lock set (ignition, fuel cap, helmet lock).

PM would be great. Thanks!

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07-18-2008, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
smoothbrain Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 09-19-2008 01:13 PM Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wrecked '97 750 - should I part it out? I have a wrecked 1997 750 and I'm wondering if I should bother trying to part it out. The bike had 80k miles on it, but it ran like a top. The plastic is all wrecked, and it won't shift anymore since the shifter got ground off, but it turns on. It doesn't leak oil, the swing arm, wheels, frame, exhaust, engine, etc are all fine. I'm willing to take it apart, but will I get anything for my trouble? It was a great bike, and I hate to see it go but it's not worth it to me to put the money into fixing it.

07-18-2008, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 10:08 AM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 12 Thanked 100 Times in 67 Posts	Seems like you already answered your own question, when you said it is not worth it. That is what all that matters. What your time and money is worth I guess. IMO....if the motor is still running well, and it only has cosmetic damage, I personally would repair/restore it. Not exactly sure what you mean about the shifter as far as extent of damage is only to the shifter and not the spline, if so, that would be easy to replace as well. __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

07-18-2008, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
eddievalleytrailer Uber Guru Join Date: May 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 07:58 PM Location: Jonesborough, TN - Find Me! My Ride: 82 V-45 Sabre 83 VF750F Interceptor 91 XR250L 03 Shadow ACE 07 RWB Interceptor View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,280 Thanks: 52 Thanked 52 Times in 33 Posts	Part it out??? No way!! I'd fix it for sure. If the frame is good and the engine still runs, the rest is easy. __________________ Proud Member Sixth Gen Militia-1st VTEC Battalion

07-18-2008, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 10:13 AM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,125 Thanks: 23 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	yes there is a merket for your parts. Lots of people are finding it more difficult to find parts for the older bikes. put an ad in the classifieds here and only take off the part people want. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

07-18-2008, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
NOOB2VFRS Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-12-2008 04:42 PM My Ride: 94 VFR 750fr......8800k Posts: 34 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll take the instrument cluster......Just let me know how much and where to send the $$$$$..........

07-19-2008, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
vire Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 11-15-2008 04:55 PM Location: Michigan - Find Me! My Ride: 97 VFR 750 - 98 Toyota T-100 Posts: 55 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If parting out I'd be interested in a few parts. Off the top of my head i could use some fairing bolts with the rubber, plastic around tail light if either of those pieces are intact, single seat cowl, also be interested in the chain and sprockets if they have low mileage on them.

07-20-2008, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
rangemaster Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2008 08:07 PM Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico My Ride: 1997 Honda VFR Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I Need The rubber mount that holds the fuel pump, the rubber that covers the main fuse relay and a lower fairing screw and washer. Plus some other stuff that is on my list that I don't have in front of me. Oh and the '97 owner manual. IF you decide to part it out.

07-21-2008, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
vire Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 11-15-2008 04:55 PM Location: Michigan - Find Me! My Ride: 97 VFR 750 - 98 Toyota T-100 Posts: 55 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The swing arm would be worth the time to take it apart. If someone here doesn't need one, there are people on ebay or other forums that like to mod their bike with the single sided beauty.

08-01-2008, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
marty_uiuc Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 10-14-2008 09:13 PM Location: central illinois My Ride: 1998 honda interceptor 1989 honda hawk gt Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what did you decide to do, OP? I'm looking for a rear wheel from a 4th gen for one of my projects :) __________________ 1998 vfr \| 1989 hawk gt \| 1999 miata

08-01-2008, 12:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
RVFR Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 11:37 PM Location: Olympia Wa. - Find Me! My Ride: 97 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 14 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Hm whats ya want for the whole bike? __________________ Getting you where you belong..... before it's too late. http://media.putfile.com/Gazelle www.loopsies.com Most Fun your Dog can Have

08-02-2008, 08:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
IRISH Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 08-29-2008 01:15 PM Location: milton Fl My Ride: 1996 VFR 750F street fighter View my Photo Gallery Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ill take starter i need it bad lol

08-11-2008, 09:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
eadc Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 09-26-2008 10:19 PM Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	any chance that the windscreen is still intact? Or does that fall under "plastic" regarding the bike's demise. (would a 97 windscreen fit on a 96?)

08-21-2008, 01:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
gsus Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-03-2008 09:56 PM Location: Chicago My Ride: 1997 Honda VFR750F Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	looking for a headlight for a project that I want work on over the winter... let me know if you got it... may still want it if it has some damage done to it.

09-05-2008, 06:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
terrible001 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 11-11-2008 09:44 AM Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what shape is the rear fairing in?, i'm looking for one and i don't mind if its in ruff shape

09-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
waldrm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Last Online: Today 07:11 AM Location: SE North Carolina My Ride: '90 RC30 clone; '94 CB1000, '99 CB750, '06 599 Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interested in the front wheel, rotors, and calipers if they are intact. Thanks __________________ '94 CB 1000, Power Commander, Vance & Hines full system, Ohlins rear shocks, LED tail light, Thurn LED mirrors. '90 VFR with Staintune high mount and Thurn RC30 replica body kit,. CBR900 forks for the RC30 look on the cheap. '99 CB750 Nighthawk '06 599, CRG levers and bar end mirrors, frame sliders, Rizoma concial handlebars, adapters, and grips, LED signal and tail light conversion, whacked rear fender. Gave the Buell to my god-daughter; wanted her on something slow, heavy, and loud!

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09-07-2008, 04:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
smoothbrain Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 09-19-2008 01:13 PM Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm finally getting around to taking this thing apart. It's probably easiest if I list the parts that are broken, rather than the ones that aren't. So far, none of the plastic is in very good shape. The windscreen is fine, and the lower cowl (COWL, L. NH347R) is fine. Both the right and left sides are pretty toast, the left rear is smashed, the rear parts are all broken, but the right rear is probably salvageable. If you are interested I can take some photos, just let me know. The left handlebar is trashed, the upper triple-clamp has a big gouge out of it from where the left bar hit it but otherwise looks fine. Both levers are bent. As of right now everything else is up in the air, more than likely the front fork is bent. Parts that are spoken for right now are: headlight unit upper middle fairing sprockets/chain If anyone is interested please send me an email. I apologize for any slow responses, but I've been really busy with work and the new bike, so this is kind of low on my list of priorities, but I will get back to you eventually.

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yarggle Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: Today 10:11 AM Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are the left/right panels salvageable? Or is it really completely toast. Pictures if they're salvageable. Also, I'm interested in the full lock set (ignition, fuel cap, helmet lock). PM would be great. Thanks!

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