# Latest **URL:** https://forum.vf1000.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.vf1000.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.vf1000.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the VF1000 Owners Forum!](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/welcome-to-the-vf1000-owners-forum/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/welcome-to-the-vf1000-owners-forum/8 "2026-03-05T18:38:30Z")
Welcome to the Honda VF1000 owners discussion forum - a place for owners of the classic Honda V4 range of motorcycles to share information and socialise. Enjoy the discussion forum and please report any issues to the fo… --- ## [Stainless brake components](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/stainless-brake-components/2111)
**Author:** [@bif](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/bif)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/stainless-brake-components/2111 "2026-11-13T17:16:43Z")
I have just taken delivery of another batch of Pistons and slide pins for front calipers.Looking at the seal kits available and Honda original parts are still cheaper than the like of tourmax kits. Each caliper require… --- ## [28 Years Later: The VF1000R Rises Again](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/28-years-later-the-vf1000r-rises-again/5759)
**Author:** [@Masaru](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Masaru)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/28-years-later-the-vf1000r-rises-again/5759 "2026-11-13T17:04:47Z")
My VF1000R came into my life 28 years ago. Shortly after buying it, I got married, and riding gradually became less of a priority. Then came two children, and life became busy with raising a family. The year my second s… --- ## [Yamaha R1 rear shock alternative](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/yamaha-r1-rear-shock-alternative/5754)
**Author:** [@vf-curious](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/vf-curious)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/yamaha-r1-rear-shock-alternative/5754 "2026-11-12T07:13:23Z")
I am gradually building a 1986 VF1000FF and the rear shock is needing replacing. I looked at the YSS option and thought I could perhaps find a cheaper solution. So I have found that the current Yamaha R1 has an adjustabl… --- ## [Project ratty Re](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/project-ratty-re/5552)
**Author:** [@vf\_pete](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/vf_pete)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/project-ratty-re/5552 "2026-11-12T06:39:29Z")
Just thought I’d ad some pictures of my latest vf1000 project, it came to me as a 60% complete non running Re about 6 years ago, I initially got it started then due to other things left it in back of garage till now.., … --- ## [Wheel conversion kit](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/wheel-conversion-kit/5747)
**Author:** [@Dave178](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Dave178)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/wheel-conversion-kit/5747 "2026-11-04T20:35:26Z")
Hi Team I have decided to go down the CBR600F2 wheel conversion path on my 85R Is there anyone that does a kit with all the spacers etc? I don’t know any local machine shops and am hoping someone makes these up! --- ## [G'day. My VF project](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/gday-my-vf-project/5749)
**Author:** [@AusVF](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/AusVF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/gday-my-vf-project/5749 "2026-11-04T14:27:37Z")
Hi there and looks like Im in the right place for all things VF related! Im new to VF1000s and recently picked this VF1000F project up as a very sad, non runner. Its a Jan 84 and although its had a rough life, its mostl… --- ## [VF1 adventure custom job!](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/vf1-adventure-custom-job/5744)
**Author:** [@trex](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/trex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/vf1-adventure-custom-job/5744 "2026-10-31T08:31:47Z")
bit of a long shot - but has anyone altered their VF to be good 4 gravel tracks as well as roads? just tell me I’m in the wrong group- ha! but 99% of my rides r on chipseal (all rubbish roads here) So I live in NZ and t… --- ## [1984 Honda V1000F](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/1984-honda-v1000f/5746)
**Author:** [@Jaspered1098](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Jaspered1098)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/1984-honda-v1000f/5746 "2026-10-30T20:30:26Z")
Continuing the discussion from Motor number match chassis number?: Hi. Having a garage clear out as I am running out of room so my 1984 Honda V1000F which is fitted with a V1000R engine is up for sale. She is running an… --- ## [New shock from Temu!](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/new-shock-from-temu/5711)
**Author:** [@trex](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/trex)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/new-shock-from-temu/5711 "2026-10-27T07:58:43Z")
So I dived in to test out china’s shocks.. Aliexpress killed their same offerings with freight costs similar to the shock, but temu had free freight for the same item- so $130 (nzd) delivered! it was a bit of a risk - bu… --- ## [Datenblatt für eine VF 1000 R 90KW für die Zulassung](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/datenblatt-fur-eine-vf-1000-r-90kw-fur-die-zulassung/5646)
**Author:** [@Eric64](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Eric64)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/datenblatt-fur-eine-vf-1000-r-90kw-fur-die-zulassung/5646 "2026-10-26T05:33:46Z")
Hallo Kollegen, ich suche ein Datenblatt Original Honda für die Zulassung meiner VF 1000 R in Deutschla --- ## [160 rear tyre on standard rim](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/160-rear-tyre-on-standard-rim/5741)
**Author:** [@trex](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/trex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/160-rear-tyre-on-standard-rim/5741 "2026-10-25T21:37:54Z")
hi guys- my rear tyre needs replacing and I’ve got a spare 160/80 with good tread out back.. has anyone put this width on a standard VF1000fe wheel? and if so, how did it handle?? cheers --- ## [How many VF1000s are left on the road in the UK? Let's see them all](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/how-many-vf1000s-are-left-on-the-road-in-the-uk-lets-see-them-all/5723)
**Author:** [@paj](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/paj)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/how-many-vf1000s-are-left-on-the-road-in-the-uk-lets-see-them-all/5723 "2026-10-24T15:05:48Z")
Some numbers to start with. The Department for Transport publishes vehicle licensing data by make and model, and the Q1 2026 figures for the VF1000 make interesting reading. Of 460 VF1000s still registered in the UK, on… --- ## [Motor number match chassis number?](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/motor-number-match-chassis-number/5740)
**Author:** [@Gerrit](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Gerrit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/motor-number-match-chassis-number/5740 "2026-10-23T18:30:57Z")
Hi all, I bought a Honda VF1000 F2 with a chassis number SC15 - 4003846 and engine number SC15E - 2106459. When I look at the table (thanks for that and the website, great help). The engine numbers don’t go that high. … --- ## [Mystery Part - What is this? Where Does it Go?](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/mystery-part-what-is-this-where-does-it-go/5738)
**Author:** [@Polybus](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Polybus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/mystery-part-what-is-this-where-does-it-go/5738 "2026-10-22T19:18:21Z")
OK guys - be gentle with me here… At the risk of severe ridicule - can any of you tell me what this part is - and where it goes? I’m restoring 2 VF1000Fs at the moment and one was purchased pretty much as a basket case… --- ## [Just Picked Up this 1984 VF1000](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/just-picked-up-this-1984-vf1000/5636)
**Author:** [@Brandonrre](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Brandonrre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/just-picked-up-this-1984-vf1000/5636 "2026-10-20T22:19:47Z")
I just picked up this 1984 VF1000 Honda with 7k original miles from the original owner. I have the lower cowl but it’s the aftermarket style. Anybody have an original? --- ## [Fuel pump for a VF1000R 1984](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/fuel-pump-for-a-vf1000r-1984/5737)
**Author:** [@Mollrs](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Mollrs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/fuel-pump-for-a-vf1000r-1984/5737 "2026-10-20T01:01:25Z")
Hi looking for a fuel pump for the VF1000R if anyone can help. Thank you Sean. --- ## [Nice 86R up for auction](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/nice-86r-up-for-auction/5735)
**Author:** [@vf\_pete](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/vf_pete)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/nice-86r-up-for-auction/5735 "2026-10-19T07:09:50Z")
Nice looking us 86R (RG) going through bonhams auction at Stafford show today, seam to think ive seen that reg plate before ? --- ## [I needed another project](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/i-needed-another-project/5035)
**Author:** [@kiwihonda004](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/kiwihonda004)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/i-needed-another-project/5035 "2026-10-18T03:24:55Z")
Found these two bikes in the back of a shed. One has had substantial crash damage. Going to be a long one but great to add to the collection. Owned one new and purchased it in the crate in 85. Had to order them in NZ… --- ## [(seat-rear cowl)](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/seat-rear-cowl/5736)
**Author:** [@Spd](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Spd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/seat-rear-cowl/5736 "2026-10-17T16:12:57Z")
Hello everyone where can I find the measurements fort the rear cowl for my vf1000 R --- ## [VF Dyno runs, anyone?](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/vf-dyno-runs-anyone/2787)
**Author:** [@ascalon](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/ascalon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/vf-dyno-runs-anyone/2787 "2026-10-13T22:22:16Z")
As far as I know, my bike is on first over size Pistons. No other real tuning has been done, Jets are standard but there is a K&N filter. My seat of the pants Dyno tells me it makes much the same power as my old ST4s af… --- ## [Cam regrinding Australia?](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/cam-regrinding-australia/5724)
**Author:** [@Toecutter](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Toecutter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/cam-regrinding-australia/5724 "2026-10-12T08:49:46Z")
Hi all, Finally getting my finger out after storing this project for a few years and found that i need to get my cams and maybe followers reground due to pitting. Wondering if any Aussies have experience with this and … --- ## [Air Filter Replacement](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/air-filter-replacement/5732)
**Author:** [@jarretta1](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/jarretta1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/air-filter-replacement/5732 "2026-10-11T18:00:14Z")
Regarding refitting of replacement air filter there are 2 metal protrusions on the face side of the filter.What are they for and does the filter fit with these protrusions at the bottom or at the top. --- ## [25 years off the road!](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/25-years-off-the-road/5731)
**Author:** [@F747FFJ](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/F747FFJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/25-years-off-the-road/5731 "2026-10-07T19:16:40Z")
--- ## [VF1000 F-II Bol D'Or 1985 SC19 sold only in Switzerland and France](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/vf1000-f-ii-bol-dor-1985-sc19-sold-only-in-switzerland-and-france/5730)
**Author:** [@Fidius](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Fidius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/vf1000-f-ii-bol-dor-1985-sc19-sold-only-in-switzerland-and-france/5730 "2026-10-02T18:44:40Z")
nice catch with the 1985 VF1000 Bold’Or. --- ## [No Reserve – 1986 Honda VF1000R](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/no-reserve-1986-honda-vf1000r/5647)
**Author:** [@Lowflyer](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Lowflyer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/no-reserve-1986-honda-vf1000r/5647 "2026-09-29T10:17:43Z")
Not my bike, but thought folks here may be interested. It looks pretty darned good. Gil --- ## [What’s the Honda part number for a 86 VF1000R?](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/what-s-the-honda-part-number-for-a-86-vf1000r/5728)
**Author:** [@C17Aggie](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/C17Aggie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/what-s-the-honda-part-number-for-a-86-vf1000r/5728 "2026-09-29T04:58:51Z")
Need the Honda Part Number for a 86 1000R valve cover gasket. --- ## [Removing Caliper pistons](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/removing-caliper-pistons/5721)
**Author:** [@kiwihonda004](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/kiwihonda004)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/removing-caliper-pistons/5721 "2026-09-25T20:24:28Z")
Hi Folks. Found this picture so will share. Have used this for many years and successful . Nice and safe. Peter. --- ## [Finally she is gone](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/finally-she-is-gone/5718)
**Author:** [@Faxe](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Faxe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/finally-she-is-gone/5718 "2026-09-20T17:38:39Z")
My VF1000R is sold. I got paid and the guy picked up all the spare parts from the 85 US R. He will drive the bike tomorrow to the town next to me. So there might be a chance to see it again. Now there is much space in m… --- ## [Marking on camshaft holder?](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/marking-on-camshaft-holder/5719)
**Author:** [@Faxe](https://forum.vf1000.com/u/Faxe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.vf1000.com/t/marking-on-camshaft-holder/5719 "2026-09-19T10:42:50Z")
Is there any marking on the camshaft holders for 1985 and 1986 VF1000 models to determine their positions in the cylinder head? On the later VF1000 models they were line bored cylinder heads so the position of the holde… [Next page](https://forum.vf1000.com/latest.md?page=1)