VFR400 NC30 Rebuild/restoration

Rebuilding the NC30 with the help of my apprentice mechanics
This has been a father & son's project and I've tried to encourage my boys to get involved and learn new skills, pick up the spanners and at the same time have some quality time together (anything to get them off their Xbox). I bought this bike as a lockdown project to keep me busy.
#motorcyclerestorations #VFR400R #NC30 #90SSPORTSBIKE

[@2000jago]

At least you gave them a REAL bike to assemble... Perhaps the greatest motorcycle ever made.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Proper bike 😃

[@stubbk3]

Amazing my kids struggle to connect to words together let alone assemble a bike. Lucky to have space and tools to do it also. Dad winning at life

[@dermotmcloughlin9609]

Amazing how easy it is with child labour! Fantastic job - now I have to aim for this👍

[@stopspin]

All vfr bikes or generations are the best sounding bikes with aftermarket exhaust. Sounds like high revving mini v8s.

[@maximilianosoto4702]

This video just made my day. Congrats on the effort and love to acomplish this outstanding result. Watching a family working together on a project like this touched my heart

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Glad you liked it. It makes us smile when we read comments like that ☺

[@Mothy2014]

So good to see young boys doing this. And young girls are welcome to do it too

[@mickeymouse4897]

It's a thing of beauty, father & his boys working in harmony, bike looks amazing too.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thanks for the feedback, it means alot 🙂

[@actionman67]

Bravo kids! This is how you will become men! You have great parents!

[@jamieyarnold3877]

Great work !👍

[@speny46]

Awesome, beautiful bike well done 👍

[@marcalexander8389]

Beautiful work! 👌

[@torstenmay204]

Each time I watch that movie I'm more certain that this tiny little bike was the climax of motorcycle industry. Since then, nothing else matters... Lucky me that I got my hands on my own NC30 10years ago. 😇

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

They are such iconic little bikes aren't they. We should be really privileged to own one 😍

[@torstenmay204]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations yes we are privileged. Except the fact that it becomes increasingly laborious to fold my frame onto the footrests (signs of old age)😖

[@dawnsabin-simpson8938]

Stunning example, nice one guys.

[@stephenthorpe8142]

Brilliant.. great to see young lads doing stuff like this ..a job well done

[@TheNavyseamonkey]

This is ace, father and his lads building an awesome bike. One of the bikes I regretted selling

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

😊 hopefully they will remember this for years to come 😍

[@user-kb1ex1qn1s]

凄いですね😃懐かしいのもあります。ノーマルのマフラーは大変だったでしたね。チームワークがいいのも素晴らしいですね。

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

nice to see young lads getting to it , and working on a great bike well done lads .

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Skills for life 😁

[@bikerdave463]

This popped into my recommend videos again and I had to watch it for the second time. Absolutely amazing. I'm looking for my own NC30 project now. 😆

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Amazing work!

[@MrPADDYOT]

Well done lads!! That's a job alot of adults would struggle to get done, you guys made it look easy.

[@estees5432]

Very good restoration works.

[@787ryuryu5]

Beauty! restoration.

[@ezorider575]

good brother! fine VFR!

[@yaabop1]

Absolutely Amazing dudes!!!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

😊 thank you.

[@gonzaloarn]

excellent work, congratulations

[@chorleycake7942]

Stunning work, well done fellas.

[@mmotorcycles9497]

Very nice restoration

[@albertmeyer8983]

How cool is this working with these youngsters! 👍🏼

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Anything to get them off their Xboxes 😆

[@stefans2143]

Awesome Family Hobby!

[@sdecourcy]

Top 3 most gorgeous bikes. I think it's awesome to see your son's putting together the bike.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you, really makes all the hard work worthwhile seeing all these positive comments 😁

[@doubleg1063]

LOVE YOUR WORK GUYS ..Geza mt waverley. MELBOURNE australia 🇦🇺.. 🇦🇺

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Great to see it getting love all over the world 😊

[@thomasferenz8416]

Congrats, having such skilled boys for mechanics..., beautiful NC30 as well, Cheers Tom

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you, hopefully they've learnt skills for life 🙏

[@iknowjack4693]

You guys are so talented. Makes me want to get 1👍

[@jonathanalvarezbrana9939]

Enhorabuena por el padre y los hijos 🙏

[@bikerdave463]

Wow 😲👏👏 excellent work boys. This has literally made my day.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

😊

[@karlwalker1771]

Lovely Machine I did 4400 miles and owned One in the late 80s

[@kotorishirakawa1920]

組み上がっていく感じすごく面白かったです。 これは100万再生されていいくらいですよ！

[@valcancustominthailand4037]

Watching from Thailand. Awesome guys

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊 we enjoyed making it.

[@acvn-hg9gy]

its like you're assembling a brand new bike. marvelous. truly impackable.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

This iconic little bike deserves the best treatment.

[@brotherbrenden]

Great job.

[@Gibonz]

Incredible work, well done

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you. 😊

[@mr.classicgarage8941]

Bravo sir amazing

[@lesbear9828]

Love this bike

[@doubleg1063]

My God you guys rock ..keep on keeping on

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

😊

[@user-pp8zo2io2i]

Since it appeared in the recommended video, if you start watching it casually, it is not adults but young people who are maintaining it! ?? Each movement was snappy, and I was impressed to see it. From the explanation, I was able to confirm that my father's education policy was wonderful. Thank you for publishing a very nice video. Since it is a translated sentence with translation software, I am sorry if there is a sentence that seems unpleasant.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

ビデオを楽しんでくれてうれしいです。それは素晴らしい父の息子の時間でした。うまくいけば、彼らがこれらの素晴らしいオートバイに対する私の情熱を続けてくれることを願っています.訳ありも。

[@Leanintosteer]

Wow Looks absolutely mint this!! Would love a old school bike like this, Hope if I have boys they’ll be as interested too as your lads. Good on them helping you and learning rather than being on computers or stuck in front of the tv! Hats off to them.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Anything to get them off their Xboxes. Making memories too.

[@daverichards-vd3xh]

Wow stunning 😍

[@waradeath]

i love it thank you for Rebuilding the NC30

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

😊

[@user-gy6jk6yh9f]

Great job,kids!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@alaaeldingalaaeldin908]

This is one father you should be proud i wish i can do the same with my kids when they are older at the same bike too

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

We had so much fun putting this together. 😊

[@alaaeldingalaaeldin908]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations wish you all the run with your family :) all the respect to you sir :)

[@siemveneman9091]

Amazing indeed.

[@hovishill2779]

Absolutely superb job lads 👏🏻👍🏻. That’s one stunning rebuild to the highest standard 👍🏻. Would have been nice to hear it running as that engine is one of the greats by Honda.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

There is a video on here of the first road test. Also some clips on my Instagram page @man_cave_projects

[@gw2891]

You know that’s them hooked for life😅I rebuilt an RGV250 with my lad a few years back. That said he’s now embarked on a career in engineering cnc machining/ fabricating so I reckon he will come in useful for the next build. Fantastic build thanks for sharing.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

That was the plan 🤣. Great to have someone in the family with extra skills 😉

[@blackitim8615]

what a beauty!

[@torstenmay204]

Nice to see you guys in Practical Sportsbikes 😀

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

😆 I've not got my copy yet. Ordered it online 😁

[@torstenmay204]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations Hey, I live in Germany and got it already today! Thanks to the Magazine Man.

[@user-zl6ed4tg8q]

素晴らしい👏 私はF3仕様のNCに乗ってますがここまで綺麗なものを見せられると惚れてしまいます!!!!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

ありがとうございました。彼らは素晴らしい小さなバイクです。

[@andywilson_]

Great to see the two young fellas rebuilding a peice of history. Great job 👍

[@Killswitch-ON]

Such a beautiful bike, the legendary vfr400. Would be a dream job to assemble motorcycles

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

The NC30 wouldn't look out of place in a showroom of new bikes

[@Killswitch-ON]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations think it would draw much attention

[@jackkrinkov9273]

Stunning!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@patipatniaurwo5957]

This is amazing

[@paulwalker3751]

This boys knows how to play with big toys👍👍👍💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Better than any Xbox 👍

[@Lochwood92]

I just recently done my vfr750 a year ago. Not to is extent though. What a build. Aee your post on the vfr facebook page. 👍

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Great to see lots of love for these little bikes 😁

[@DodoLaSaumur78]

BRAVO LES JEUNES BON TRAVAIL

[@bagassetyawan6704]

Good job friends...🇮🇩

[@6669wilson]

Good job

[@joeykerkhoven9238]

i used to own one of these . i would trade my current 1999 gsxr750 srad for it if im completly honest. i love the sound they make and they handle so well.You did a great job

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

These are worth 3 times more than a 99 SRAD now.

[@BrettJoy]

Awesome 🤘🏻 well put together

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you, we had great fun building it 😀.

[@BrettJoy]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations did a good job 👍🏻

[@franciscojaviermiretelucas8820]

Espectacular!.!.👏🏼👏🏼💪🏻💪🏻😍😍

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Gracias 😊

[@josemirmauricio1644]

Parabéns belo trabalho rapazes tão jovens que sabem o que estão fazendo 👏👏👏👊👍

[@scottsmith491]

Absolutely beautiful bike! The NC-30 was and is one of the greatest bikes HONDA or any other manufacturer ever made. Unfortunately here in the USA we never had the opportunity to purchase this machine. As was and is the case with many other incredible JAPANESE sport bikes ( NOT AVAILABLE IN USA).

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Over the recent years I've seen quite a few NC30's from the UK being imported to the USA.

[@brittenv1000]

Nicely done. Lots of original parts too!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thanks. My aim was to keep it as original as possible 😊

[@brittenv1000]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations i tried that and quickly found it would've taken me ages to find correct bits. Great little bikes though. Just doing number 4 this winter lol

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

@@brittenv1000 I had an NC30 25 years ago, it was my first proper bikes. Loved it.

[@brittenv1000]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations I found it hard to rev them high at first but they are a different beast above 9k

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

@@brittenv1000that tall 1st gear too 😍

[@murraylove3632]

Brilliant...

[@chonkitman8920]

Amazing

[@W1llcoker]

My dad has 1, it broke down 6 years ago and been left under our carport since I want to do a full restoration on his it’s such a beautiful bike

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Hopefully this video will give you inspiration to make a start on it.

[@user-pc7pv5vu7e]

fantastic！

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@TheLoneTrader]

This is just amazing. If only I had the time and patience. Well done.

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[@koltonjeffrey496]

@Darren Yehuda Instablaster :)

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[@koltonjeffrey496]

@Darren Yehuda glad I could help xD

[@user-os8kw3ny5b]

good bike COOL😘

[@unitednationscommand9356]

parts are all new. thats interesting.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

It's all the original parts, just lots of hours refurbishing them.

[@unitednationscommand9356]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations fully respect

[@rafaelcampo7226]

Que bonita!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryouyama21]

こんな綺麗な個体は、もう無いだろう…

[@davidrobert2007]

I would argue that the NC30 is better proportioned than the RC30. This restoration looks like perfection to me. More exotic than anything Italian :) Great job!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Definitely deserving of all the love and attention it got 😍

[@davidrobert2007]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations 100%

[@davidrobert2007]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations The paint job looks so good. So many bikes I have seen where the lines don't flow, because of a dog s**t paint job.

[@jonasrueda4195]

The ultimate Lego build for these boys.

[@woooster71]

Was this magazine featured, Practical Sportsbikes.. I seem to remember reading something similar 🤔 Excellent project and work.. Beautiful bike too

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Yes it was. Well spotted 👍

[@josesaldivia4366]

Vine para oír motor, y me encuentro viendo a dos nińos trabajando. ?!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Puedes escuchar el motor en marcha en este video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYjRc2ebhLWUo7c

[@philip2685]

Dude you gotta take me into your family, i wanna learn how to build bikes too!!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

🤣

[@mmwastronaut3298]

im so jealous with these kids have the chance to rebuild the superbike and have family members who love the superbike, it will never happen to me QwQ

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Never say never.

[@Mascal991]

fantastic from italy 😎🤙

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Great to see these iconic little bikes are getting love all over the world. 😁

[@user-ko9rj1nm6r]

カッコいいですねー

[@BLACKERTHENLIFE]

SWIFT JOB GUYS

[@race.day67]

😍 incroyable

[@FoseDUF]

Now you know these kids wont have any money to spend on drugs or alcohol when they grow up.Parenting at its best also very good restoration!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

😆 thanks.

[@luisblanco6876]

Estos "momentos" padre/hijos con la misma pasión no tienen precio...a mí lo único que me falta es la moto...la pasión y los hijos ya lo tengo.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Con suerte, mirarán hacia atrás en los próximos años con grandes recuerdos.

[@luisblanco6876]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations sin ninguna duda...y esas cosas se transmiten así que ellos mismos buscarán tener estos momentos con sus propios hijos..y recordarán al abuelo entre risas..

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

Fantastic build guys, one of my favorite bikes ever apart from the rear, too bulky!!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Yeah I love the view from the side but the rear doesn't look right with the square rear seat and skinny back wheel.

[@davidheaney9249]

It all looks perfect for the time .. none of this modern look at my skinny arse modern bollocks

[@user-li3nd6iw3q]

かこいよ、すきだ☀️

[@angeloreyes2240]

I want to build old model like that 💞

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Great little bikes to work on. Engineering well ahead of their time 👌

[@gilfchef1]

Take a bow gentlemen, Megan Fox and David Beckham couldn't recreate something that beautiful!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@garage338]

😍😍😍😍

[@jacobdad2742]

I hope these boys understand how lucky they are..

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

I don't think they do just yet but hopefully in years to come they will look back on this as great memories ☺

[@Phantom-ov4jg]

👍👍👌👌

[@paulthompson8613]

cool rebuild put some trainers on