Please note: This bike has had a complete top-end engine restoration. We reached out to MegaCycle to help us correct the cams (plus other details) so this bike is not only in nice “rider status” but it’s also under went a $5,800+ service to make sure it’s ready to ride for many more years/miles to come. Please see the maintenance section for full details.
It was featured on a Shop Walk video, where Adam managed to catch the first start up!
When it was released, the VF1000R was a bit of a revelation: it was Honda’s flagship, designed to showcase what the Japanese firm was capable of. It was also a huge tease to US riders, because it was initially only released in Europe only – America got the VF1000F instead, which was designed to be more of a touring bike.
The R was Honda’s first road bike to benefit from gear-driven cams and came decked out in fully faired, racer replica bodywork with rearset footpegs and adjustable clip-on handlebars for a more racer-ready riding position.
This example is VIN: JH2SC1607FM002043.
The odometer shows 20,239 miles.
Maintenance:
The engine’s valvetrain was professionally reconditioned to restore camshaft profile and ensure proper valve actuation. The Gear Driven camshafts were reground and welded to restore the lobe profiles to that of a new set of camshaft, all eight rocker arms were replaced, and valve clearances were precisely set to factory specification. This comprehensive top end rebuild and service addresses everything relating to the valvetrain. In addition to this, we flushed and filled the three hydraulic systems, cleaned, rebuilt and synced the carbs, and rebuilt the forks with new fork seals and oil (7.5wt).
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok (<0.15V)
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: Cleaned, Lubed, Adjusted
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 10/20
Tire Date Code Rear: 24/20
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 30 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 34 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.34V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.3V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench; Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 3 Miles
Notes:
-Full Top End rebuild completed.
-Tires are just out of date spec and should be replaced
-Timing Card
Honda VF-1000 R Gear Drive
Cam Number: 158x2
Timing at: .040" Lift at Valve
Timing Checked with Zero Clearance
Intake Exhaust
Open 17 BTC 57 BTC
Close 57 ABC 17 ATC
Valve Lift 0.360" 0.360"
Duration 254° 254°
Lobe Center 110° 110°
Lash (Cold) .004" .004"
Modifications:
This bike appears to be stock with no modifications.
Aftermarket tank protector.
Battery Tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Sport Demon tires with date codes of 1020 and 2420.
The sale includes one ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration status believed to be on Planned Non Operation, and registration fees of $168 to bring it current through November 2027.
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