Just hours in front of our first snow storm of the season, the latest additions to the project list have arrived at the sprawling V4 Dreams facilities, all the way from the Oklahoma City, OK, area. Owner Jeff C. has a taste for 1986 Pearl Crescent White VFR700 F2s, and he's brought two of his collection to me for help with their refurbishment.
Project 31 is the older of the pair; production number 26, showing 38,408 miles. It's very complete, but the large side fairings are Chuck Crites fiberglass reproductions. The engine is in running condition but needs carburetor work.
Project 32 is production number 290 with 22,675 miles, and full OEM body panels. Someone had toyed with this bike through the years, adding a Penske remote reservoir shock and somehow raising the bike about 1.5 inches front and rear. That will require some investigation. Also a running example, but in need of the usual tweaking and tuning.
Both of these examples are great starting points for full sympathetic restorations and Jeff and I are excited to see what lies ahead.
Project 31 is the older of the pair; production number 26, showing 38,408 miles. It's very complete, but the large side fairings are Chuck Crites fiberglass reproductions. The engine is in running condition but needs carburetor work.
Project 32 is production number 290 with 22,675 miles, and full OEM body panels. Someone had toyed with this bike through the years, adding a Penske remote reservoir shock and somehow raising the bike about 1.5 inches front and rear. That will require some investigation. Also a running example, but in need of the usual tweaking and tuning.
Both of these examples are great starting points for full sympathetic restorations and Jeff and I are excited to see what lies ahead.
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