Interweb forums are great for information sharing. And inspiration. There are some talented builders out there who think outside the box and aren't afraid to do their own thing. One of them is Captain 80s and this build documented on VFRworld.com offers some great ideas for those of us who like to play with old motorbikes...or just dream about a future project.
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This build, 1986 VFR Track Bike Out Of Parts, chronicles a couple of years of transforming this '86 VFR700 into a much too pretty track bike. Some of the modifications include fitting a '93 CBR900RR dual-headlight upper fairing along with lowers from a '95, which meant relocating the fuse block to under the fairing. The fork is from a CBR600F2 with Race Tech emulators installed along CBR wheels and brakes from a '91 VFR750. The rear shock is a remote reservoir from Fox.
I have a lot of respect for folks who do their own work and the Captain is one of those guys, right down to the machining of one-off parts and painting. The finished product blends original and newer pieces nicely and helps inspire the rest of us, plus his thread is full of tips and technique. (click on an image to enlarge)
I have a lot of respect for folks who do their own work and the Captain is one of those guys, right down to the machining of one-off parts and painting. The finished product blends original and newer pieces nicely and helps inspire the rest of us, plus his thread is full of tips and technique. (click on an image to enlarge)
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