Having led a long and, presumably, adventurous life, my 1990 VFR750 has reached the end. It will live on, however, as an organ donor. In plain english...I've decided to part it out.
The bike is stock except for the bodywork. I've spent untold hours modifying the headlight fairing, front fender and tail light cowl into a cleaner streetfighter look. The fender is bobbed, the windscreen shortened and finished in matt black and the three-piece tail light cowl has been welded and finished into a single piece. The fuel tank pictured is OEM from a '92.
The bike is stock except for the bodywork. I've spent untold hours modifying the headlight fairing, front fender and tail light cowl into a cleaner streetfighter look. The fender is bobbed, the windscreen shortened and finished in matt black and the three-piece tail light cowl has been welded and finished into a single piece. The fuel tank pictured is OEM from a '92.
The teardown progressed in a flurry of wrench-turning and after about seven hours I had everything attached to the frame off. Now to get the engine out.
Here's a good shot showing the overall shape of the ELF-designed single-sided swingarm. It's a large piece with a hole through the middle for the shock absorber to pass through. The swingarm attaches to the massively reinforced aluminum frame and carries the wheel hub, brake and sprocket assemblies.
As an aside, ELF was actually a large and successful French petroleum company which, during the 1980s, concentrated on promoting French auto racing. They dreamed up, developed, and patented many innovative performance engineering designs and were involved in high-level auto, motorcycle and bicycle racing. Some of their designs were leased and even purchased by Honda HRC, including this single-sided swingarm, dubbed the Pro-Arm.
The swingarm was pretty trick, especially back in the day, but actually heavier and more expensive to produce than the simpler traditional swingarm. But it was, and still is, a great bit of marketing.
As an aside, ELF was actually a large and successful French petroleum company which, during the 1980s, concentrated on promoting French auto racing. They dreamed up, developed, and patented many innovative performance engineering designs and were involved in high-level auto, motorcycle and bicycle racing. Some of their designs were leased and even purchased by Honda HRC, including this single-sided swingarm, dubbed the Pro-Arm.
The swingarm was pretty trick, especially back in the day, but actually heavier and more expensive to produce than the simpler traditional swingarm. But it was, and still is, a great bit of marketing.
I've never removed a third-gen motor, but after a little pondering and check of the manual, it lowered nicely out the bottom of the frame. Next the front wheel and forks were removed and finally the shock and swingarm.
Ever wonder what the wiring harness looks like in your VFR? Here the tail light and turn signals are to the left and the front turn signals to the right.
Here's a shot of the entire bike in parts (minus the fuel tank & seat).
All the parts are for sale with the exception of the engine and clutch. I have three fuel tanks — two black and one red, all original. The frame has a clean title. The muffler is a stock part which has been shortened about six inches. The carbs are cleaned and sync'd. This was a running and riding bike three days ago.
Contact me if you need anything:
[email protected]
608-807-7829
All the parts are for sale with the exception of the engine and clutch. I have three fuel tanks — two black and one red, all original. The frame has a clean title. The muffler is a stock part which has been shortened about six inches. The carbs are cleaned and sync'd. This was a running and riding bike three days ago.
Contact me if you need anything:
[email protected]
608-807-7829
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