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85 Honda Vf1000r - Rothmans on 2040-motos

US $1,028.00
YearYear:1985 MileageMileage:31992 ColorColor: White
Location:

Richmond, Kentucky, US

Richmond, Kentucky, US
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Honda Other tech info

TypeType:Sport Bike Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1000 For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller VINVIN:JH2SC1600FM002062

Honda Other description

VF1000R - ROTHMANS!

This bike was completely stripped and rebuilt over the winter (no motor work)

over 40 pieces were stripped and powder coated including

frame - swing arm - triple tree - clip-ons - many more parts

Many items new or rebuilt on the bike including

Rebuilt Front Master Cylinder - Honda Parts

Rebuilt Rear Master Cylinder - Honda Parts

Rebuilt Slave Cylinder for Hydraulic brake - Honda Parts

NEW - Braided Brake and Clutch Lines

Rebuilt Carburetor's

NEW - Thermostat - Honda Part

NEW - Radiator Cap - Honda Part

NEW - Swing Arm Bearings

NEW - Tapered Neck Bearings

NEW - Sonic Springs for the front forks - seals replaced

NEW - Hagon Rear Mono Shock - $450 shock - also have original rear with new seal

NEW - Smaller euro style turn signals, originals included

NEW - all available gaskets replaced on motor / valve covers, water pipes etc..

Many new bolts and nuts.

NEW - Exhaust gaskets - unfortunately I have not found a suitable exhaust

IN ADDITION TO THIS

Replaced all body parts with Rothmans Edition Replica Paint Scheme

NOT AVAILBLE IN THE US! - VERY RARE!

The fairing pieces and tank are original paint, no work has been done on them

upper cowl needs some fiberglass work done as can be seen in the pictures.

Dual Headlight - from the Rothmans Bike the body came from

Euro Style Mirrors - Similar to the 86 VFR750 mirrors

Right Hand control has on / off / park switch as in Europe, I never use it, but it is different

I have ridden the bike for over 2000 miles at this point, including 400 miles at Deals Gap in Tennessee

Strong motor and runs well, no leaks, does not overheat and everything works!

 

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