Honda VFR 400 NC30 Restoration Part 1| That first look episode.

In the first of our VFR 400 NC30 Restoration series we buy our first VFR400! Bought in the dark with no idea what will be involved or how too achieve it. Watch as we get the bike back to the shed and have a good look around it. Have we bitten off more than we can chew or will this be a quick polish and flip job?
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[@woooster17]

NC30s are climbing up in value, especially in the RC30/HRC colours.. I am looking at purchasing one myself, but first I’ll probably have to sell/px’d one of my 6 bikes to make room.. What a world eh 💁🏻😄

[@raceandretro]

That’s a very nice problem to have! What bikes are currently in your stable?

[@notoldclassic3007]

got a NC30 oki rep lives in my living room Rick Oliver for spares, hope you do a detailed resto know a lot of people would appreciate it.Original panels are gold

[@raceandretro]

Appreciate the comments buddy and yes, Rick Oliver seems to be the guy for spares. Your oki rep sounds like it’s living the life of luxury! I do like the OKI decals. Gold wheels? The original panels are indeed nice to have! A little bit of work to make them mint but worth the effort. We will try and add some extra details in to make it as useful as possible. Thanks again - Dom R+R

[@verktools731]

I had one, same colour. Nice little bike, high revving engine 😁

[@raceandretro]

We can’t wait to get it back together and give the beans on a test ride!

[@gofres]

How can you not love a big 2 stroke?! I've only ever ridden singles, up to 300cc, but crave for the time, money and opportunity to restore something like this.

[@raceandretro]

We love a two stroke! We have a nice TZR250 3ma coming next 👍

[@albertpender5143]

Looking forward to seeing more on this and can't wait to watch this. I'm rebuilding an nc30 at the moment with my father to race it! So more vids please :)

[@raceandretro]

Thanks mate, appreciate the encouraging comments 😊. That sounds ace! What club are you racing with?

[@prosto_poet5748]

Hi guys! Thank you for such high-quality work. I also love old Japanese equipment of this kind and I bought my first motorcycle after the accident, this summer. I'm only 17 and I dream of restoring my dream. I ask you to talk in great detail about all the processes and show and tell the part numbers and where you bought them. This will help me a lot. And I also don't have such a manual book. Could you tell me where to buy such a book or could you scan it? With you, I will not only come to my dream, but also learn English better! Thank you again, I'm waiting!

[@jaimearroyo5136]

VFR 400 fantástic bikes. Congrats.

[@raceandretro]

Cheers buddy! They absolutely are. Hopefully starting to go back together very soon 👍

[@wildsideangling4860]

love working on these pocket rockets ,almost done with my rebuild ,dynamic balenced the carbs yesterday .

[@raceandretro]

Nice!! We're a bit far off from that stage!! 😆 What model/colour is yours?

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Looks like a great project! I’ve got my RVF400 lined up to restore soon. Looking forward to seeing this come along 👌🏼

[@raceandretro]

Hi Tom, appreciate the comments! Just had a look at your channel, looks really good and enjoying watching.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

@@raceandretro Cheers! Quite a basic set up but slowly building it up. About to start stripping my ZX7R 😁

[@raceandretro]

@@tomsworkshopprojects look forward to seeing that. We might have the chance to pick up a 7R that has been in a barn for a good few years. 44Teeth have made them popular again!

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

@@raceandretro 100% have to admit I was partially influenced by the first Budget Bike Battle 😂

[@b.w.9392]

Nice little video, no idea who you guys are but I'm lookinh forward to seeing the progress! Your vid has that lovely cozy first seasons weeler dealers feel to it haha

[@raceandretro]

Mint! we will take feedback like that all day long. Appreciate it chief.

[@wicketwicket6469]

Just done a type 7 into a type 1 plastic are a small mortgage got Chinese which to be fare fitted well with a bit of time the original ones are boxed away worth alot only got to do carbs runs but needs setting up need to send bike off to dyno I think rads changed and fan hope u have deep pockets good luck can't wait for next video 👍

[@raceandretro]

Sounds amazing. We did toy with the idea of colour change as the type 1’s look superb. Keep us updated and if any way to see some photos of yours then we would love to see them. Appreciate the comment and kind remarks. 👍

[@thelouwryder187]

I had one exactly the same, biggest regret was selling it.

[@raceandretro]

You can address that regret by buying ours once it is finished 👍😉

[@Geshmaal]

Tbf this is in better nick than my 2016 V-Strom 650...

[@magexd5106]

soy de chile y me fascina su trabajo

[@raceandretro]

Muchas gracias! 🙂

[@kitedj123]

This takes me back, i restomodded a fighting red NC30 around 8 years ago. Back in its original colours with a few tasteful mods on her. Good luck with this! You'll have better luck getting aftermarket radiator's, there's a guy in the facebook groups that can order you a set with hoses in whatever colour you want. They work well and run a bit cooler too in stop/start traffic. Original radiator's are a bit pants to be honest but if you're going totally original good luck finding some decent ones! Tops are easier to find than bottoms.

[@raceandretro]

Thanks for the tip, we'll take a look into those!! Have you restomodded anything lately? We've got something else due in the shed next week!!👀💨💨

[@kitedj123]

@@raceandretro I did a street triple after that and more recently a Cagiva C12R Freccia, it's basically the predecessor to the Mito, same 7 speed box. Since doing that i've been collecting SP cagiva parts for a freccia SP replica and mito SP replica. Always busy!

[@raceandretro]

Love the early Mito’s! Always lusted after one back in the day. I think we will get our hands on one or possibly a Futura which I have a soft spot for also. Certainly a two stroke or two arriving with us soon. I do love an SP also! Good luck with the projects and keep us updated. Really appreciate the comments. Dom R+R

[@kitedj123]

@@raceandretro I like the mito's but much prefer the freccia's they're very sport tourer looking. I'll have to get off my ass and get these projects done. Can't beat an SP, especially when the parts are so hard to find.

[@cabovermike]

Decals,. Go to the “ image works” in Ilkeston derby/notts area,. Brilliant job they do, had my Tzr 3xvsp redone and a side decal on my R7 done also,. Reasonably cheap to,. (Thank me later)

[@raceandretro]

Really appreciate the heads up. They were on our radar as the guys to use but it’s great to hear a recommendation 👍

[@prosto_poet5748]

no one has ever shown high-quality maintenance of the rear shock absorber and suspension tuning features. Tell us about this and much more. Also, all the moments about a certain tightening pressure of all bolts. This is very important to me!

[@raceandretro]

Thanks for the comments buddy! We will be getting the rear shock rebuilt so we will make sure to document it in one of our future videos for you. We picked a manual up from eBay. Give it a search and I’m sure you will have some luck. Good luck with everything and keep an eye out for our next video which will be out soon. 👍👍

[@charmad1622]

motore keren dun

[@alpha1k-]

What is a Deckle? 😂

[@raceandretro]

Deeeee cal 😂