My VF1000R restoration project

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Here’s some pictures of my 1985 version I just bought. Will be an interesting rebuild.

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a fab little piece of history with this sticker that someone put on the fork
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A lot work to do … Will you put it back to original rims? The tank looks like someone repainted it not having the decals for it.

Good luck, I guess you will need it.

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I am hoping that at some point I can put some original rims back on it, I’d like to get it looking as close to factory as possible. Yeah I hadn’t realised for a couple of days after I got it that the tank had miss match decals but that will be sorted once the tanks repaired and repainted with all the other panel work.

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I haven’t fallen off the globe, gone round the bend maybe :rofl:

The old girl is starting to come back together, test fits etc.
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Yes that is one of those rare battery tray inserts, found it in Japan :upside_down_face:
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And I have my fairings back from paint :heart_eyes:

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Taking shape and looking good :+1:

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Looking very nice indeed

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If you cut the threads into the tank, bei very careful. Do not go into too deep. If you (accidently) lift the mounting plate, gas finds its way under the paint. The length of the thread is only the thickness of this plate.
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Cheers,

I have some new screws and a new cap as we had to drill the cap off.

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Well I know I have been quiet, I was enjoying the sunshine and the other bikes.

I may have bought a new to me Triumph Daytona Moto2 limited edition :blush:

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but I have got back on with the Honda as well,

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Happy almost 2023, any update on resto progress?

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I’ve got two stock wheels if you need them.

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Sorry to dredge up and old thread…but this is an '86 not an '85 as stated by the op…?? As far as I’m aware, the '85 has a single headlamp and black top triple clamp…this one has twin headlamp and gold triple clamp.

Smithy.

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Maybe in the US but in the rest of the world the 85 is as pictured

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This is mine hiding in the garden while I build a workshop

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Almost completed

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The fun begins once the flashings are fitted and it’s completely weatherproof

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Looking good bif, looks like your getting getting things sorted after the upheaval of moving. :+1:t2:

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Hi vf fan.
Could I have the paint codes you used please for my 86 build.
Here in NZ we had the same colour scheme.
Cheers Peter.
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