Finnaly got one!

whitestar · 03-25-2007, 09:25 AM

Well it been a few months coming, but i finnaly picked up a 1991 VFR. Took my time as per a few members recomendations and found one in my price range and in great shape.
Ill let the pics do the talking, tell me what you all think.

some info:
included origninal exhaust
yoshi slipon
corbin seat, currently being re coverd
original owner powdercoated wheels white (i like)
a few cosmetic mods as you can see
Again thanks to everyone on the site
Mike

NYMBYSS · 03-25-2007, 09:40 AM

congrats and ,sweet!!!!!

Vlad Impaler · 03-25-2007, 11:39 AM

Good looking for it's age for sure!
Brake fluid looks circa 1991 though. I'd bleed it soon.

whitestar · 03-25-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad Impaler

Good looking for it's age for sure!
Brake fluid looks circa 1991 though. I'd bleed it soon.

same process as a truck?

RVFR · 03-25-2007, 06:35 PM

Nice find there, yea I like white wheels too. you did good, have fun.

R.W. · 03-25-2007, 07:55 PM

Those white rims look awesome!!! Great patience on finding the right VFR, are you getting the Corbin recovered in black?

reg71 · 03-25-2007, 09:26 PM

cool. nice bike. how many did you end up looking at?

whitestar · 03-26-2007, 06:18 AM

yes im getting the corbin recoverd in black with red pin stripe, ill post pics when its completed.

I ended up looking at about 6 bikes in total, i had to drive 4 hours to get my hands on this one, but i feel it was well worth it.

whitestar · 03-26-2007, 06:19 AM

what are all you guys with white wheels using to keep them clean? i dont want to use anything to harsh in fear of hurting the finish.

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03-25-2007, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
RVFR Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 08:52 PM Location: Olympia Wa. - Find Me! My Ride: 97 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,529 Thanks: 26 Thanked 55 Times in 50 Posts	Nice find there, yea I like white wheels too. you did good, have fun. __________________ Getting you where you belong..... before it's too late. http://media.putfile.com/Gazelle www.loopsies.com Most Fun your Dog can Have

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R.W. Uber Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 08:37 PM Location: Russian River CA - Find Me! My Ride: 99 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Those white rims look awesome!!! Great patience on finding the right VFR, are you getting the Corbin recovered in black? __________________ Member- 5G Brotherhood Life begins at 45 degrees

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reg71 Squidleyous Maximus Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 10:38 AM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR 800, 2003 YZ 450 F, 1990 Suzuki DR 100 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,427 Thanks: 4 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	cool. nice bike. how many did you end up looking at? __________________ _____________________________________________________ Reg71 - Central Coast, CA 98 VFR 800 - 5G Brotherhood

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03-25-2007, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
NYMBYSS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Last Online: 01-02-2009 12:52 PM Location: View my Photo Gallery Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	congrats and ,sweet!!!!!

03-25-2007, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vlad Impaler Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Today 02:15 PM Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Find Me! My Ride: 1995 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 517 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Good looking for it's age for sure! Brake fluid looks circa 1991 though. I'd bleed it soon.

03-26-2007, 06:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
whitestar Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Last Online: 11-26-2007 05:27 PM Location: North Bay, Ontario Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes im getting the corbin recoverd in black with red pin stripe, ill post pics when its completed. I ended up looking at about 6 bikes in total, i had to drive 4 hours to get my hands on this one, but i feel it was well worth it.

03-26-2007, 06:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
whitestar Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Last Online: 11-26-2007 05:27 PM Location: North Bay, Ontario Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what are all you guys with white wheels using to keep them clean? i dont want to use anything to harsh in fear of hurting the finish.